Mentors

International award-winning professionals.

Darrel Starkey

Salon Owner

Bio

I have been in the hairdressing industry for 15 years starting my training when I was 17.

In 2017 I took the leap and become a salon owner and currently in my 5th year of trading.

I have used the Fellowship to help and further my career progression, beginning with assisting at events, joining Project Colour in 20/21 & winning my place on F.A.M.E Team 2022.

Within the last 4 years I've created or been part of the main hair team for 14 incredible photo shoots. Finalising for multiple awards and having my work published on front covers worldwide.

I’m inspired to continue and always grow, never giving up. Over the next couple of years I want to give back to the industry & become a mentor to help people on their journeys

Awards

F.A.M.E Team 2022

Wella Trend Vision Editorial Look

2021 - Project Colour

Member Of The Year 2021

Salon Awards Stylist Of the Year 20, 21 & 22

Salon Awards Colourist Of The Year 20 & 22

Salon Awards Creative Image of the year 20, 21, 22

Jeffrey Bonn Fundraising Award 2020 for hair and beauty charity.

Mentoring subjects

Wig making:
A full creative day understanding the fundamentals of wig creating for Session, Shoot & Shows. With each student making a wig to take home.

The Fundamentals Of Session Styling:
Showcasing everything you need in your tool kit to get the best results on shows and shoots. Hair prep, Braiding, wig wrapping, ponytails and more.

Creative Cocktail Colouring:
A bespoke course that looks at how to formulate your own bespoke colours for clients & models. Working with doll heads or wefts so each student can create a bespoke look using the techniques taught on the day