Phil Smith Biography, published in 2008 by STYLING Magazine

‘My passion for hair continues to motivate and inspire me. It is never ending and never fading, and keeps me striving to be the very best.’

Phil Smith is exclusive. In fact, he is more than exclusive. Phil Smith is unique. With over 20 salons throughout the world, an ever-increasing list of high profile clients, a successful product line and five nominations for the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year, Phil Smith truly is a British icon.

As a multi-award winning hair stylist you would be excused to think Phil Smith focuses purely on the creative side of the industry. This could not be further from the truth as Phil Smith proved in 2001 when he picked up Business Director of the Year at the British Hairdressing Business Awards. Phil has dedicated his life to the industry and has spent over two decades with the renowned Toni & Guy company. Having perfected his hairdressing and business skills, Phil opened his first franchise in Salisbury in the early 1990’s and has since been growing his business on an international level to include Australia and Canada.

Phil’s creativity hasn’t suffered during the success of his business but has flourished through the opportunities that have arisen. Playing a fundamental role in keeping British hairdressing at the forefront of the industry Phil continues to push boundaries while creating beautiful, wearable hair. Phil’s talent in creating hair you want to touch has resulted in him being on the majority of beauty editors speed dial. Providing expert advice, trends and predictions as well as often appearing as a hair doctor in consumer publications Phil Smith is a stylist in demand.

Continuing to be a successful and respected businessman, while building his already impressive creative profile Phil Smith doesn’t plan on resting anytime soon. With regular press days in London, international shows from Argentina to Slovenia as well as hopefully finalising in the British Hairdressing Awards again (Phil is already in the Hall of Fame for winning his regional category three times!) – not to mention the 22 salons, 380 team members, one wife and two kids, 2008 is set to be one busy year for Phil Smith.