Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes’s (@markhsassoon) passionate approach to hair design, combined with an unrivalled technical expertise, has inspired hairdressers at Sassoon for over 40 years. In his role as International Creative Director, he travels all over the world coaching, teaching and inspiring. Mark began his love affair with hair in 1977 as an apprentice at the busy Sassoon London Salon on South Molton Street. Sassoon’s intensive apprentice programme in 1979, he became a first level stylist in the chic Sloane Square salon. With a loyal clientele established, Mark sought a new challenge. In 1980 he moved into teaching at the London school and then onto the acclaimed Academy where his charming manner and impeccable communication skills endeared him to hairdressers from all over the globe. In 1982, he was promoted to Assistant Creative Director at Sassoon Salon Manchester. When promoted again in 1984 to Salon Creative Director, he began taking seminars and showcasing at industry shows, as well as working behind the scenes at photoshoots and catwalk shows. By 1986, Mark was back in London as UK Creative Director, responsible for the education and development of the next generation of Sassoon Creative Directors.
Today, Mark develops each seasonal collection, leading the worldwide demand for Sassoon’s Hair Design.