Cutting Track

Instructors

Gerard Scarpaci

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Gerard Scarpaci is a veteran craft hairdresser with over three decades of experience in hairdressing, education, and presenting to audiences worldwide. One of the industry’s most respected educators, Gerard co-founded Hairbrained, a global community of over 3 million #crafthairdressers and colorists.

Since its launch in 2008, Hairbrained has become a driving force in the industry, introducing the Pro Shop, which curates top-tier tools of the trade; the Hairbrained Live Academy, offering more than 160 hours of high-quality online education; the Hairbrained Awards, the only industry competition that awards cash prizes; and producing events like Teach In and the three-day Hb Fest.

Gerard continues to engage deeply with the Hairbrained community, sharing his passion for the craft through teaching at every opportunity, and collaborating with the Hairbrained team and partners to elevate the craft of hairdressing.

Jay Mahmood

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Jay Mahmood began his career as a Sassoon apprentice in London over 15 years ago. His unique talents led to a swift rise through the ranks to become one of the youngest Sassoon Academy leaders in the company’s history. He then took the lead at the prestigious Allilion Academy in London and has since led shows and seminars around the world.  Jay has become well known throughout the industry for his in-depth explanations and highly technical and precise approach to haircutting. 

“The thing I love most about my job is having the opportunity to travel around the world teaching and inspiring others in the craft of haircutting,” says Jay. “I’m thrilled at the opportunity to share my  Bespoke “made to measure” approach to men’s hair with HbLive.me  learners.” 

Julian Perlingiero

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After apprenticing at Vidal Sassoon and working as a successful stylist, Julian Perlingiero (@julianperl) was made a full-time educator at the world-renowned Sassoon Academy. He quickly became a Creative Director and was integral in reinventing the geometric cutting system. With experience as a precision haircutter and stylist, educator, platform artist, creative director, academy principal and salon owner, Julian founded GoldPigEdu training with the goal of sharing his experience, knowledge and insights around the world.