Joshua Galvin one of the greatest hairdressers of his time, like many hairdressers,
in the world of beauty and fashion has been an important force behind the renewal, but also the
the self-confidence of many people.
With his dedication to the art of hairdressing, Joshua Galvin has made his mark in the industry,
with his unique hairstyles that highlighted the beauty of each client.
But shall we go and get to know him better?
A born hairdresser!
His involvement with hairdressing began in 1953 at the age of 15 and lasted for 57 years.
She followed top hairdressing programs at renowned hairdressing salons.
From the beginning of his training, he stood out for his technical skill and his eye for detail.
His career
After completing his training, Joshua Galvin worked in well-known salons where he developed his skills,
and his knowledge of new techniques, while at the same time he managed to gain the trust of both colleagues,
and its customers.
His collaboration with Vidal Sassoon
The recognition of Joshua Galvin ‘s talent did not take long to come.
During the Swinging Sixties he joined Vidal Sassoon‘s group,
which was an important chapter in his professional career.
Joshua called upon his already considerable experience to create men’s hairstyles of the decade,
as well as the geometric cuts that were Sassoon‘s trademark.
His love for education
Joshua Galvin didn’t just limit himself to the salon.
He had crossed many countries in order to attend fashion shows, seminars and educational events.
In addition to creating stunning hairstyles, his dedication was earned by training young hairdressers.
He had five training academies in London and Essex, thus earning the unofficial title of :
“the father of modern hairdressing education”, and was also a member of the board
the Fellowship for British Hairdressing.
Overall, the life and career of Joshua Galvin is a striking example of how dedication,
creativity, but also a love of art can take someone to the top.
Joshua Galvin passed away in 2011, but the story and career he left behind,
inspire to this day the new generation of young hairdressers in the direction of innovation and
of enhancing the beauty of every client who trusts them.
