Who is Hadley Yates
Hadley Yates has been propelled into spotlight since earning a position as Great Lengths Master earlier this year.
Now, we’ll be following him over the next six months to see what makes him tick, and most importantly how he achieves some of his iconic looks. But where did it all begin?
“I started my career in Essex where I trained and became Stylist,” Hadley says. “I’ve always been so fascinated with extensions as my mum has worn them for years. I used to love going to her appointments and seeing the transformation and also the happiness it brought to her, which made me decide to learn and specialise solely on extensions.
“For me extensions aren’t all about length! There’s an infinity of things one can use extensions for, such as using them for fullness, strengthening and/or correcting hair cuts, as well as adding colour and texture.
“I love syncing tonal shades and varied lengths to take extensions to a whole new level, with texture, tone and an edgy look.
“In 2016 I came up with the idea of the hair filler, that is, applying minimal hair to add maximum fullness. The response was great and I gained great exposure. I love working with people who have hair loss issues because it gives me great job satisfaction. It’s amazing how hair can really change someone’s life.”
It’s easy to see why he was picked as a Great Lengths Master as Joscelin McCourt, CEO of HB Collective, the home of Great Lengths, says: “Great Lengths Masters represent the crème de la crème of extensions technicians working throughout the UK and Ireland. Our winners have demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of their craft, as well as the passion and technical skill to create extensions work that excites and inspires. I can’t wait to see them bring their ideas to life on our next campaign.”
Our next blog post with Hadley is due out July 1 so check back then. In the meantime if you want to find out more about Great Lengths head to;
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