Gianni Scumaci to Attend The Hair Pro Awards 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that the renowned Gianni Scumaci will be attending The Hair Pro Awards 2025! This is an incredible opportunity for hair professionals to witness the presence of a true icon in the hairdressing world.
Gianni Scumaci is a third-generation hairdresser who grew up above his family barbershop in Lincoln, England. Cutting hair by the age of 11, Gianni's journey is nothing short of inspiring. By the age of 14, he was already touring the UK, performing hair seminars on stage, showcasing his prodigious talent early on. His hard work and dedication soon led him to the prestigious House of Vidal Sassoon in London.
Under the expert guidance of industry legends Tim Hartley and Mark Hayes, Gianni became the youngest Creative Director in the company’s history. He played a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of salons and headed the internal Sassoon Staff Training Academy. His influence extended to the cutting and styling of Vidal Sassoon's international campaigns, solidifying his status as a leader in the industry.
In 2000, Gianni made waves with the creation of ‘The Fanni,’ a haircut that had a global impact on the fashion world. This iconic style dictated looks for renowned fashion houses such as Gucci, Jill Sander, and Gap. The haircut even made its way into popular culture, becoming a question in the board game Trivial Pursuit. Gianni's talents have been recognised at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, where he was invited to cut the hair for several Oscar nominees.
Gianni's innovative vision transformed the art of hair cutting, leading to collaborations outside the hair industry, particularly with fashion. His work has graced the covers of British Vogue and editorials in Vogue Italia, Nippon, and L'uomo Vogue. Notably, he was the first haircutter in i-D magazine's history to be celebrated with an un-commissioned photographic editorial, recognising his unique talent for hair cutting and street casting.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gianni has collaborated with celebrated photographers such as Patrick Demarchelier and Walter Chin and has established long-standing relationships with Tim Walker and David Bailey. In 2010, he was appointed as the International Vision Director for Shiseido’s prestigious hair care brand, Joico.
The launch of GS Education marked another milestone in his career, as he created the Salon i-Deas concept, inspiring and developing hairdressers across the globe. Gianni's expertise has led him to share symposiums with notable figures like Bella Freud and Amanda Harlech, and he is now a sought-after speaker internationally, discussing the social function and hidden intelligence of a hairdresser.
More recently, in 2020, Gianni launched his GS ONLiNE platform, showcasing his Heart to Hand library of haircutting techniques, which is now accessible in over 90 countries in English, Spanish, and Italian. In 2022, he opened his first GS Academy Space in the breathtaking mountains of Lazio, Italy, fully booked with a waiting list that extends globally.
Gianni Scumaci's attendance at The Hair Pro Awards is a fantastic opportunity for all attendees to gain insights from his wealth of experience and creativity. Mark your calendars, and don’t miss the chance to be part of this monumental event!
