Mark Leeson
Mark has been hairdressing for 25 years and has worked non-stop to develop his skills and become one of the most respected hairdressers in the UK today, and the most popular in Nottingham!
He has won an endless list of awards, and winning the Eastern Hairdresser of the Year award three times at the British Hairdressing awards, has provided him with a place amongst hairdressings elite in the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame. Mark's passion for colour also netted him the coveted title of Professional Colour Technician of the Year 2007/8 &emdash; proving he really is the King of Colour!
Known for producing the most beautiful and striking collections, Mark has a reputation for possessing the finest finishing skills in the industry. To Mark, education is paramount and sharing his knowledge, ideas and skills, is in his opinion, what allows Britain to keep its well deserved reputation of being the best hairdressing industry in the world.
Mark wants to make you look and feel fantastic.
Shaun Hall
Art Director Shaun Hall is widely recognised in the hairdressing circuit for his creativity and artistic flair. He’s been with Mark Leeson since 2003 since completing his training at the salon, and now has a waiting list of clients seeking his expertise. Sean won Newcomer of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards in 2009 and regularly joins Mark on his photographic shoots and hairdressing tours around the globe.
Richard Darby
Richard Darby is the managing director of Mark Leeson Hair Body and Mind and is the driving force behind this thriving salon.
Richard deals with all HR issues, accounts, staffing, marketing, recruitment, and generally directing business and strategically planning the company’s future.
Richard has a keen eye for photographic work and art directs Mark Leeson’s photo shoots – something which the company has become renowned for within the hairdressing industry.
Terri Kay
Salon Manager Terri Kay has worked closely with Mark Leeson throughout her career having trained at the same salon as Mark. She has been part of the Mark Leeson team since 2002 and works tirelessly as the Manager. Terri is a greatly respected hairdresser in her own right and has a long list of awards and accolades to her name, including twice winner of Eastern Hairdresser of the Year. “My ambition is to get into the Hall of Fame for Eastern Hairdresser of the Year and see the team win Art Team of the Year,” she says.
Vicky Hallam
Vicky Hallam has been an integral part of the team since 1999 having trained at Chesterfield College. Vicky has her NVQ levels 2 and 3 and is one of the salons colour specialists.
Her career highlights include being part of the artistic team and seeing her work published in hairdressing magazines around the globe. When Vicky’s not working her magic in the salon, she loves nothing more than shopping and spending her time with her family and two children. “I love making people feel and look beautiful. My passion for hairdressings started when I was just five years old when I chopped away at my Barbie’s!” says Vicky.
Ria McCabe
Ria McCabe is an Artistic Stylist and joined the team in 2004. She’s completed her NVQ level 2 and Goldwell’s Colour Degree course. Ria is part of the salons’ art team and loves nothing more than working on a new collection with her peers. When she’s not hairdressing she likes spending time with family and friends in Mansfield, however making her clients smile with her fantastic transformations is what keeps her passion for hairdressing alive. “I would love the artistic team to win an award at the British Hairdressing Awards and to be widely recognised for our creativity,” she says.
Liam Crooks
Liam Crooks is one of Mark Leeson’s Graduate Stylist and has trained and worked at Mark Leeson throughout his hairdressing career. Liam’s infectious personality combined with his first-class hairdressing skills make him a big hit with clients and staff alike. “I not only love working with Mark on shows and shoots, but I really enjoy working in the salon and making people feel good about themselves,” explains Liam.
Joseph I’Anson
Graduate Stylist Joseph I’Anson has been hairdressing since he left school and had only one vision of where he wanted to train and work – at the Mark Leeson salon. He is now in-demand for his beautiful cut and colour work and loves nothing more than transforming his clients and creating stunning hair. When he’s not working in the salon, Joseph enjoys socialising with his friends and experimenting on block heads to create the next season’s hottest looks.
Helen Elliott
Helen Elliott is one of the salons long-term team members having joined in 2001. She works as an Artistic Stylist and has achieved the Goldwell Colour Degree – making her one of the salons colour experts. Helen has always dreamed of being a hairdresser and loves meeting new clients and being part of such a thriving salon.
Morgan Pettit
Stylist Morgan Pettit originally trained with Mark Leeson and has remained a solid part of the team ever since. She loves nothing more than experimenting with new styles and has a loyal client base which frequently requests her expertise. Her ambition is to win an award for her hairdressing and the highlight of her career to date she says is going on a hairdressing tour with Mark Leeson around the country – which she describes as ‘incredible’.
Jodie Hurt
Jodie Hurt is a Stylist at Mark Leeson and has been part of the team since completing her training and NVQ’s at the salon. She has also completed Goldwell’s Master Colour Degree and is recognised for her exceptional colour work. Jodie loves shadowing Mark Leeson and is keen to work her way up the career ladder at the salon, and wants to show the world her creative skills by one day entering hairdressing awards.
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