Firstly, a huge thank you if you are reading this…

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Julian from HAIR @ HESSLEWOOD – a brand new and inspiring project for all involved. 

THE TREETOPS at HESSLEWOOD are a totally unique concept and environment, as a hairdresser that has been very fortunate to travel the world working, I was always aware of the importance of unique creative spaces and what can be achieved within them. Built literally from the ground up the treetops consist of purpose-built wood and glass houses placed into the trees on the stunning Hesslewood estate. This environment is a perfect home for the salon at East Yorkshire’s brand-new premier hairdressing boutique. Our aim is straightforward, to create bespoke hair services in a unique environment combining award-winning skill and experience with a super friendly yet highly professional outlook.

After completing my training, I decided that to continue my journey a location change was inevitable and shortly after moved to one of Liverpool’s largest and most renowned salon chains, working in the largest flagship store. This period was not only great fun, but it started to teach me the basics of show and stage work which I also loved. As time went on, I became totally absorbed and soon ended up in the creative team. eventually becoming a team leader and a salon manager. It was around this time i started to work more in Manchester and was chosen to be a part of a creative team that WELLA (international hair brand) was forming, with a leading hairdressing figurehead in the role of Creative Director. 

The next two years was a huge learning curve, from shooting pictures at the renowned Lichfield studios to flying all over the United Kingdom for shows and appearances. The period concluded with a nation-wide tour showcasing our skills to project us to the leading figureheads within the industry. 

I have been nominated for Northern hairdresser of the year three times, and the feeling of winning the British Hairdressing Awards and lifting the trophy in front of my peers is still one of my favourite achievements so far. Another of my proudest moments is having the privilege and respect to be integral in the building and development of what is now a major UK and international hairdressing product range and achieving the role of creative director for the brand worldwide.