Interview with Mark Mendicino of Salon E who is a AHFA Finalist Men’s Hairdresser of the Year 2009.

And also a finalist for the Artistic Team of the Year as a member of  E Salon’s creative team.

Checkout E Salon’s web site for more details.

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Mark Mendicino

AHFA Finalist:

• Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
• Artistic Salon Team of the Year

how i got into hairdressing

I began hairdressing at age 19 after completing my HSC. Originally, I tried university, but quickly realized it wasn’t for me and left very early on I had always had an interest in the hair/fashion industry. My mum told me to apply for a 1st year apprenticeship advertised in the local paper. I was offered the position and, 5 years later, I’m still hairdressing

accolades & creative accomplishments

• Assisted at the Fellowship for Australian Hairdressing Hair and Beauty bar at the ARIAs 2008

• David Jones Autumn/Winter in-store parade 2008

• Presented Modern Femme on the Look & Learn & Fellowship stages at Hair Expo 2008 with the é salon Creative Team

• Assisted Angelo Seminara on an Australian photo shoot for Hair Expo 2008

• Fashion Exposed & Preview Parade 2007 & 2008

• Assisted Myer Spring/Summer Parade 2006 & 2007

• Australian Fashion Week - BOWIE (2007), GINGER & SMART (2008), ARNSDORF (2008)

• Assisted Toni & Guy Hair Expo show 2006

• Assisted at the ARIAs 2006

• Styled hair for a segment on Channel 9’s ‘Mornings With Kerri-Anne’

I have also had the opportunity to work with some local celebrities including:

• Guy Sebastian

• Jimmy Barnes

work experience

2003-2005

Cordony Hairdressing

Brookvale, NSW

1st and 2nd year salon assistant

2005-2008

TONI & GUY

Manly, NSW

Graduated as a Stylist from the Toni & Guy

Academy Styling Vardering Program - June

2006

Promoted to Top Stylist - July 2007