About Ben
ben hards ◼︎ ARTISTIC director | london session hair stylist
Regional finalist at the L'Oréal Colour Trophy Awards in the Men’s Image & the Women’s Colour Trophy Image.
GUEST ARTIST & EDUCATOR FOR L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL, KERASTASE, SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR, BABYLISS PRO & ORIBE.
Sought-after celebrity session stylist, Ben Hards, brings with him many years of experience in the industry, along with a sharp eye for what makes hair great. Being one of the most wanted hairstylists in London and the UK. Ben has been personally contacted to look after world-renowned artists such as Zayn Malik and Shura, as well as some of the world’s top models such as Hailey Baldwin, Georgia Fowler, Winnie Harlow, Georgia May Jagger and many more. He is highly respected and trusted by both his clients and fellow professionals alike.
Ben started his career at Vidal Sassoon, before moving on to Toni & Guy where his rapid rise to Style Director and Manager was unprecedented in the company’s history.
His desire to stay on top is clear to see and evident in his work on numerous photo shoots for editorials in publications such as Hunger Magazine, L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Koncierge Magazine and Untitled Magazine to name a few.
Ben’s work has taken him overseas to France, Denmark and Milan for many photo shoots & Fashion Weeks, where he styled for brands such as Ralph & Russo, Daks London, Iceberg & Andrea Pompilio. Closer to home, he is a regular at London Fashion Week, where he has worked with, among others, Julien MacDonald, House of Holland, Pringle of Scotland, Kristian Aadnevik, Sibling, Emilia Wickstead, Sadie Williams, Matty Bovan and Temperley London.
Other big-names in fashion and beauty brands that Ben has worked with include Rankin, Lancome, Make Up For Ever, L'Oreal Professionnel, Kerastase and Shu Uemura for campaigns & educational content. Also, influential designers Replay Jeans, Barbara Alan and Ronit Zilkha. He was personally invited to style hair for the Dior Cruise show. Also, at Vogue House, home to Conde Nast, where he styled six of the Vogue Editors hair for "Vogues Fashion Night Out".
Ben’s desire to consistently push the boundaries of hair has led him to collaborate with luxury styling brands L'Oreal, Kerastase, Shu Uemura, Oribe, Unite and Moroccanoil, with whom he has been invited to showcase his talent and creativity for photo shoots or on stage, as well as being an ambassador for their products.
As his list of credits grows, so does his enthusiasm and passion for his profession.