BARTEK CASS
Cass and Mason
London,UK
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Hairdressing educator with experience in lesson planning, practical demonstrations, and one-on-one mentoring. Delivers technical instruction in cutting, theory, and styling with strong product knowledge. Emphasizes health, safety, and hygiene standards and provides clear, actionable feedback. Supports client consultations to promote consistent, repeatable service outcomes.
Work history
Hair Educator & Junior Stylist Trainer
- Delivered structured training across the seven core haircuts, supporting learners from initial technique through to practical assessment.
- Delivered practical demonstrations and workshops in salon and studio environments.
- Presented technical demonstrations and educational sessions to groups.
- Mentored five junior stylists, enhancing their skills and confidence for successful careers.
- Supported junior stylists with examination preparation and practical assessments.
- Provided constructive feedback to improve technical ability, precision and confidence.
- Demonstrated professional salon standards, including consultation, sectioning, cutting, styling and finishing.
- Adapted teaching methods to reflect each learner’s experience, confidence and practical ability.
- Guided learners in cultivating discipline, consistency, and professionalism essential for salon success.
- Created customised lesson plans addressing individual learning needs and technical goals.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene, client care, health and safety and professional conduct.
Senior Stylist
- Provided high-quality cutting, styling and finishing services in a fast-paced salon environment, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Consulted with clients to identify preferences and create tailored looks that reflect their individual styles, contributing to repeat business.
- Developed advanced precision cutting and styling skills using Vidal Sassoon-inspired techniques.
- Mentored junior team members through hands-on training, fostering skill development and confidence in service delivery.
- Collaborated effectively with the wider salon team while maintaining high professional standards.
Independent Hairdresser & Educator
6 Years 7 Months- Delivered professional cutting and styling services, emphasising precision and technical execution to meet client expectations.
- Mentored developing hairdressers, sharing practical knowledge from salon experience to enhance skill development and confidence.
- Deliver individual and group-based technical guidance.
- Develop educational materials, demonstrations and structured teaching content.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of professional products, techniques and industry developments.
- Engaged with diverse environments to enrich creative processes and align practices with current industry standards.
Skills
Cutting theory and techniques
Precision cutting techniques
Styling and finishing techniques
Creative styling methods
Colour mixing principles
Product knowledge
Client consultation
Health and safety
Practical assessments
Group and studio workshops
Lesson planning
One-on-one coaching and mentoring
Constructive feedback and support
Mentoring aptitude
Patience in teaching
Hairdressing training
Education
NVQ Level III - Ladies Hairdressing
Certification
Vidal Sassoon Techniques & Methodology, Professional training and development, Professional Brand Training: L’Oréal Professionnel | Schwarzkopf Professional | Oribe | K18 | Kérastase | Kevin Murphy, Additional Professional Development: Ongoing technical development through salon education, workshops, editorial work, competitions and industry-led training.
REFERENCES
- Craig, Mason, Director, RUSH Hair Academy, Reference available on request
- Vincent, Smith, Owner, Smiths Salon, Employer and reference for education and training experience, Reference available on request
Accomplishments
- Vogue editorial work
- Wolford fashion shows
- Fashion Week backstage and assisting experience
- Adidas commercial campaign.
- JD Sports commercial campaign.
- Features in Creative HEAD Magazine
- Features in Hair Journal
- Creative hair collections and photographic work
- Collaboration with photographers, stylists, models and creative teams
- This experience has strengthened my ability to interpret creative briefs, communicate effectively with other professionals and deliver work to a high visual and technical standard.
- Fellowship F.A.M.E Team Finalist – 2023
- Fellowship F.A.M.E Team Semi-Finalist – 2024
- Tribute Magazine – The Big One – Top 5 Nominee, 2023
- Creative HEAD Magazine – The Experimental One – Top 5 Nominee, 2023
- BTC One Shot – Top 25 Haircut Collection
- BTC One Shot – Top 50 Haircut Shot
- BTC One Shot – Top 100 Pixie/Bixie Shot
- The F.A.M.E Team experience also involved presenting live work to an audience and judging panel, strengthening my confidence in public presentation and communicating technical concepts under pressure.
Languages
English
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate
Timeline
Independent Hairdresser & Educator
Cass and Mason
2020.02 - CurrentRead More
Hair Educator & Junior Stylist Trainer
Smiths Salon
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Senior Stylist
Smiths Salon
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Alan D Education
NVQ Level III from Ladies Hairdressing
2008.01Read More