Marc Ballance | @marc_ballance 

So in-demand as a NYC stylist that he counts Nick Jonas as a client and was called to style Bad Bunny for an appearance on Saturday Night Live, Dublin-born Marc never imagined his career could reach these heights. But that’s hairdressing. Anything can happen if you work hard enough!

 Alex Brownsell | @alexbrownsell 

Alex founded Bleach London at age 22, building it into an empire of salons in London and LA plus a full line of DIY colour and colour care products stocked by major retailers around the world. She’s also an in-demand session stylist, working with brands like Gucci, Celine and Vetements.

 Hayden Cassidy | @hayden_cassidy 

Hayden is a female barber breaking the mould. Born in Ireland and based in East London, where she operates out of Croí, the salon and creative space she founded, she was chosen by Dior Beauty as their first-ever grooming expert, and is heavily involved in the brand’s incredible catwalk shows.

 Charlie Collinge | @charliecollinge 

With one of the most famous surnames in British hairdressing, Charlie is now the fourth generation to head up the family-owned Collinge & Co business – five salons, a training school and a successful hair product line. “Hairdressing gives you a good career with progression and job security,” he says.

 Tommy Cunliffe | @tommycunliffe

Tommy Cunliffe co-founded Time. Shoreditch in 2024, along with Callum McDonald and Dom Holt. Warm welcomes, quality service, attention to detail and good conversations are the hallmarks of this pioneering barbershop, which regularly features in GQ and other high-end magazines.

 Grace Dalgleish | @gracedalgleishx 

Officially a “Legend”, after winning the Most Wanted Colour Expert trophy three years in a row, Grace blows everyone away with her exceptional skill and innovation in hair colour, travelling internationally to consult with leading brands and rewrite education philosophies for modern hair.

 Conor James Doyle | @conorjmd 

Born in Ireland and currently based in Amsterdam, Conor is an award-winning L’Oreal colour specialist and the founder of Conor James Education, not only teaching advanced problem-solving colour techniques but also advocating for neurodiverse learning needs in the hairdressing industry.

 Fergal Doyle | @fergaldoylehair 

Fergal is the owner of two colour-focused salons in Bristol. He used to be an educator for Wella Professionals, a job that’s instilled in him a need to be organised. “My methodical approach gives me confidence that I can just show up, do some great hair and everything’s going to be a success!” he smiles.

 Lorraine Dublin | @lorraine_dublin 

Lead micro-braider for Cynthia Erivo in both Wicked films… Creator of front row looks for Serena Williams in Paris and Milan… Personal hairstylist to Beverley Knight for  Revolution at the BBC Proms… Lorraine has incredible skills across all hair types – and a celebrity client list to match! 

 James Earnshaw | @jhair_stylist 

James always knew he wanted to be a hairdresser, and not any old hairdresser at that, but the best. We’d say he’s made it. From editorial styling and session work to education and digital creativity, he’s a global influencer who’s built a reputation for pushing creative boundaries.

 Elle Foreman | @elleforemanhair 

Elle and her brother Billy Ryan (see below) run two Tribe salons – one in Clapham and the other in Chislehurst. They love employing their team, offering flexible shift patterns, up to six weeks’ paid holiday and opportunities to participate in industry events, photoshoots and educator training.

 Ashleigh Hodges | @ashleigh_hodges_hair 

Ashleigh is both an artist and activist. As the youngest-ever president of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing, she shook things up by insisting on more diversity and inclusivity. Diagnosed with ADHD, she has launched Mash Creative Studio for stylists looking for a calm environment to work.

 Tariq Howes | @tariqhowes 

A session stylist and barbershop owner, Tariq’s exceptional work with afro hair has landed him photo-shoots for GQ, Man About Town and D-section. This summer he styled Brazilian footballing greats including Vinicius Jr, Matheus Cunha and Willian for Nike’s @jumpman23 campaign.

 Jody Jones | @jody_vtctskills 

During her hairdressing career, Jody’s been an apprentice, salon stylist, cruise/private ship hairdresser, assessor and technical educator for Wella Professionals – phew! Now at VTCT, she helps

 Amelia Krasinski | @ameliakrasinskihair 

At just 22 years of age, KH Hair stylist Amelia is already smashing it in hairdressing. She’s not only joined the salon group’s Creative Team, she’s won a slew of industry awards, including last year’s haul, the It List Rising Star and the Transformation category in Wella’s TrendVision Award.

 Mark “SliderCuts” Maciver | @slidercuts 

He’s the go-to barber for Lebron James and Anthony Joshua, but Mark does more than cut hair. Alongside running his SliderCuts brand, he teaches small businesses about growth, is a renowned mentor and creates content for his 195k followers. His book, Shaping Up Culture, is a great read, too!

 Emma Marcey | @emmamarcey 

Emma is one of the new breed of hair entrepreneurs. Not only has she launched her own freelance hair studio, Odd, but whether she's talking about pricing, leadership, confidence or burnout, she’s happy to share the lessons, mistakes and small wins that make business ownership feel achievable.

 Callum McDonald | @callummcdonald_hair 

Barber and entrepreneur Callum managed Ruffians’ flagship Covent Garden store before co-founding Time. Shoreditch along with Tommy Cunliffe and Dom Holt. This collaborative space blends high-end grooming with a coffee brew bar that restores the barbershop’s role as a community hub. 

 Jack Mead | @jackmead_stylist 

Session stylist, salon owner, digital educator and creator of hot new industry brand, Unity Rollers, Jack is living proof of how diverse a career in hair can be. He’s had clients fly in from the USA and Germany because of his Instagram, where he’s cemented his role as a hair transformation specialist.

 Molly Rayner | @hair.by.mollyr 

Molly Rayner graduated from West Suffolk College, where she won the title National Student of the Year. She now runs her own clientele at The Copper Queen salon in Norfolk alongside teaching two days a week on the Level 1 Hairdressing programme back at her former college.

 Jai-Li Rayneau | @hair.by.jai 

Jai-Li is an experienced barber, braider, loctician and hairdresser running her own business, Hair by Jai, out of the Do It For The Art Studio in Milton Keynes. She’s passionate about supporting fellow aspiring barbers to build confidence and develop their skills.