art team
The Strangeways Art Team are kept constantly busy with shows, session work and seminars up and down the UK and all over Europe. If you would like to see them in action contact the Wella World Academy London on : 0207 637 7172 or Manchest Academy on : 0161 834 2645. If you would like a more personal seminar, contact Martyn Holmes on 01702 716 566.
mark smith
Mark Smith joined Strangeways in 2005 and is the driving force behind the training and education within. With several British Hair Award finals under his belt and many international shows, such as Gucci and London Fashion Week. He also travelled the world presenting seminars. he believes that, "Education is the Foundation for Inspiration!"
martyn holmes, founder
Martyn Holmes has notched up a few awards since starting his career in 1984, including British Hair Awards finalist and Alternative Hair Visionary award winner, twice. He also worked for many magazines as well as the BBC, and now looks after 'Muse', one of the biggest bands in the world alongside various shows and seminars internationally. He believes that "Passion is the driving force behind quality!".
jude bale
Jude is one of our original team members and has successfully achieved the highest recognised qualification in the hair industry, an MCE (Wella Master Colour Expert). She has also twice been nominated for British Hair Awards Colour Technician Of The Year, twice Trend Vision UK Finalist achieving a bronze medal and Pantene Young Stylist Of The Year. She believes that "Colour brings a great haircut to life".