Van Clarke

Michael Van Clarke apprenticed with London’s top stylists in the 1970s, before opening his own flagship luxury salon in Marylebone 34 years ago – Vogue calls it “London’s most professional salon”. He educates salon owners around the world with his Salon Business Mastery programme and trains apprentices and stylists at the London Salon Academy. Many have gone on to open their own award-winning salons or risen through the hierarchy of the salon business family. The loyal clientele, both local and global, have watched the development of these apprentices through the ranks of seniority over the years as they transform from school leavers to senior stylists and technicians. Four of the team have worked with Michael for over 30 years, and most of the senior team are partners in Michael Van Clarke LLP. Michael’s experience covers a wide range of hairdressing from teaching, runway shows, magazine editorial, TV and film, business administration, product development, writing for industry and national press, video creation, salon design, international speaking seminars, and of course, the salon work of looking after a broad range of clients including models, celebrities and nine Royal families. The Diamond Dry Cut™ is Michael’s signature method, where he works with the client’s natural growth and texture of hair, to sculpt the most precise and flattering shape that’s easy to style and lasts longer. The Van Clarke product line has been a global success with the hero LifeSaver Pre-wash Treatment receiving 1000s of five-star reviews from around the world. This silicone-free Healthcare for Hair® range is now available B2B for salon partners and professional retailers, so their clients and customers can enjoy naturally strong, supple, shiny hair, every day using the products and equipment we depend on as professionals. The salon holds the record for the most British Hairdressing Business Awards - 16 trophies. Recently winning Salon of the Year 2024!