Mahogany hair show | Simple, Short and Sexy

Richard Thompson, co-founder of Mahogany exudes a calm air, even when he is under pressure. Thompson who was voted, "Hairdresser of the year" by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing appeared relaxed but very focussed at the recent Salon International event while conducting hair presentations. He was good-humoured, yet it was clear that he was in control of the situation.

 

 

Photos: Artseens/ Joe Okwesa

 This same spirit of professionalism matched with an unpretentious air is what gives Mahogany Hairdressing the solid reputation of being award-winning cut and colour specialists over the last 23 years. The Mahogany team are well known for their sharp precision haircuts and inventive use of hair colouring. As an International Creative Director, Thompson has become a bit of a jet setter presenting shows and seminars and maintains a busy clientele in the London salon. His partners in the business include Colin Greaney UK Creative Director and Antony Licata, Salons Creative Director. Greaney's down to earth manner has made him popular with celebrities and he created the urban cool image for the actors Nick Moran and Dexter Fletcher in the hit movie" Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," as well as being responsible for Greta Scacchi's style in "The Red Violin." Thompson has clients flying in from as far as South Africa and Russia just to get his trademark short hair cut. Antony Licata aims to raise standards in the industry by organizing Mahogany's in-house training programmes.

Recently, Thompson was heading to Korea to take part in the first ever-Alternative Hair show in that country. At the London Alternative Hair show he stated that his style of "creating very simple, sexy, short hairstyles" was a tradition he would continue. He added," I am going to keep doing what I am doing as long as I am enjoying myself."

Editorial director : Ona Amenechi

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