Not content with winning the title International Hairdresser of the Year once, Mark Leeson has scooped the title for the second year in a row. Mark, from Mansfield , who has been called a "hairdressing powerhouse", was presented with his title by the Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards (AHIA) in Sydney. Previously, Mark was also British Hairdresser of the Year in 2014.
Mark, who started his career 40 years ago, said: "I’m over the moon to have won it, especially two years running - it’s a massive award to be recognised globally”. He is now a global ambassador for Revlon Professional, a hairdressing trainer and mentor around the world and a "super salon" owner - which represents the ultimate hairdressing experience of a luxurious and tranquil setting in which clients can enjoy top-to-toe treatments. Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsA p p He added: “This is a very special win, not just for myself but for my whole team who are truly world-class.
It goes to show that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve anything. Hairdressing is an incredible career choice which offers opportunities beyond your wildest dreams. I’m proud to represent the UK around the world.
" It was the 1980s fashion and music scene that inspired Mark to go into hairdressing. He said: "The New Romantics and everything that was going on in the new music scene, it was just that era of being interested in fashion, hair and music. "I completed my hairdressing app.