What country are you from and where do you live?

London, UK.  I currently reside in San Diego.

Title of what you do and what company you work with?

Creative Director at Unite hair.

Education background (Hair school, art school, no school)?

Secondary education and higher education during my career.

What is your signature style/artistic expression to your work?

Beautiful contemporary hair.

Do you have a career turning point or big break that has helped your career?

Leaving my own salon to work with an international art team.

What was your scariest and proudest moment in your career?

Never been scared, what’s the worst that can happen?  You can always just cut hair. Proudest moment has always changed but now it’s definitely those you have trained becoming successful in their own right.

What is next for your career goals?

Continue to take Unite’s brand around the globe showcasing all it offers.  Explore hair as a medium.

What advice would you give to someone starting out in your business?

Get the best training or mentor you can find and stick with it no matter how hard it feels.  It’s a marathon not a sprint in hairdressing careers.

Instagram:  @garybakerhair

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