Mark Leeson is the power driving creativity for the new Goldwell GCA UK Art Team. Made up with previous winners of the Goldwell Global Creative Awards Bronze, Silver and Gold winners, this is going to be a crack squad of colourists! Included ‘by-invitation’ only, each team member has the opportunity to go further, faster and better in the craft of colouring with Mark Leeson leading!
The Global Creative Art Team
Described as a bespoke experience, the Goldwell GCA Art Team is exclusively designed to support talented stylists on their creative journey beyond the competition. There will be an immersive 5-day programme in 2025*. Each day – spread over the year – offers an agenda that includes ways to combine expert, personalised mentoring with the opportunity to create a stunning hair collection**.
Who’s on it?
Sophie Fedorwi at Safy B’s picked up an award in 2024
• Ebony Deighton, Gerard Hairdressing
• Emma Jones, New Wave Hair
• Gemma Miles, Hair by Phillip
• Luke Golson, GOLSON
• Jacob Scully, ScullyScully
Jacob Scully, ScullyScully won in 2022 and again in 2024
The agenda is sharp….
• Day 1: February: Keeping salon work fresh and inspiring to captivate clients and maintain a busy column.
• Day 2: March: Mastering customized cutting techniques and adapting new fashion color trends that clients will love.
• Day 3: April: Creating runway-inspired hairstyles that blend fashion, hair, and styling.
• Day 4: April: Developing mood boards and refining editorial ideas to bring your creative vision to life.
• Day 5: May: Photoshoot: Bringing everything together to create your unique collection.
What they say
“I am so thrilled to introduce the new Goldwell Global Creative UK Art Team UK, this year led by one of the best in our industry, Mark Leeson. This new team of stylists has been nurtured over the last year by the talented Martin Crean and Beverly C who supported them on their journey of discovery and artistry, directing their passion to support them with creating a collection of beautiful winning looks. Goldwell is committed to supporting the growth and success of exceptional talent within hairdressing. We can’t wait to see the incredible creations that will come from this new chapter in the Goldwell Global Creative Awards journey.”
Irene Meikle, Associate Director, Kao Salon Division UKI/Goldwell UKI.
Irene Meikle, Associate Director,
“I am thrilled to announce a new initiative developed by myself and Goldwell UK to further enhance our synergy as partners. The new GCA UK Art Team Powered By Mark Leeson is an exclusive mentorship program fusing education, editorial and commercial trends, fashion, and catwalk inspiration.’ It’s uniquely designed to continue the elevation of the skill sets of our candidates, and to push their creative boundaries, culminating in an exclusive photoshoot. I’m super excited as mentoring and nurturing talent is one of my passions and shows Goldwell UK’s commitment to enhancing its education portfolio and offer something incredibly unique and bespoke. It promises to be a very exciting program, and I can’t wait to get started.” Mark Leeson
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