Profile of Andreas Kareklas
Andreas Kareklas:
One voice, a silent talent together with pedigree and authenticity.
 
Hairdressing & Education:
Having worked alongside the elite in the trade at the time when hair and fashion changed culture and threatened the norm, in every aspect. With documented accounts and validity, Andreas is proud to say he was involved not only as a driving force, he played a huge part to a body of catalysts. Andreas strives and continues to influence and cause a positive change.
 
Origin:
Since the young age the family business provided the apprenticeship and insight. In 1976 Andreas joined the prestigious Alan International Academies & Salons in London’s West End, where he began an eventful adult career in the hair profession.
 
Hairdressing Domain:
Innovated & Original - Vision & Interpretation - Education & Artistic Direction – Invent - Photography - Research & Development – Artistic Team Building - Image & Direction – PR Advertising & Marketing
 
international & UK Recognition:
Show work master-classes and seminars, teach-ins and workshops, international product companies, consultancy, research and development, photographic shoots and magazines.
 
Belief & Doctrine:
Unrefined passion fuels the raw mind and visions, unrestrained methods and techniques indulge and drive the talent - the skill is just the accessory.
Association/s Representation/s and Collaborations to Companies, Groups & Salons:
Alan International Academies & Salons
the Consultant
Cetuem London
Clynol
Cobella
Daniel Galvin
Dow Jones Inc
Elgon
Estatica
the Fellowship
Goldwell
Hair
Hair & Beauty
Hair Flair
Hairdressers Journal Int
HOB Salons & Education
Holistic & Organics Salons
Identity Salons & Education
Jingles International
Jordan & Burr
Joshua Galvin Academy
Kadus
Kemon Intl
KMS
Liason Holdings
Lisap Intl
Macmillan
Mood Cosmetic
OpenSpace
Passion & Nobu
Schwarzkopf
Splinters of Mayfair Education
Wella
Education:
Andreas has belief to maintain exclusiveness for the Salon brand their individuality yet retain their unique Academy/Training styles. His vision, to source out and continue improving standards and encourage insight into the stylists' vision. This to be carried out within the industry by means of on-going training through all formats of education for new hairdressers and established stylists via his many national and international seminars, workshops and courses.
Artistry & Business Acumen:
Having worked alongside the elite in the trade at the time hair and fashion changed culture and threatened the norm, Andreas spearheads many artistic teams who are renowned nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge techniques, slick shows and innovative session work. His aim, to impart his knowledge, educate, motivate and inspire by keeping abreast of all the latest hairdressing developments and translating trends to suit the situation and the individual. Andreas demonstrates elements of wisdom and insight, philosophy and vision with an incredible drive with a continued zeal into the future.
 
 
 
Having worked with and alongside:
Akin Konizi
Anthony Mascalo
Gillian Harte-Smith
Jo Jordan
Laurence Charles
Melvyn Griffin
Peter Lunn
Simon Steuer
Yuri of Level One
Alessandro Sturaro
Beverley C
Glen Burr
John Misfud
Lee Clapson
Montague Brone
Robert Griffin
Stephen Goad
Paolo Venzo
Alessia Solidani
Daniel Galvin
Hakki Osman
John Rawson
Lee Petchey
Paolo C Podziewski
Roz Hyman
Tony Psomas
Anestis Kyprianou
Edmund Dobney
Joshua Galvin
Kene Franklin
Lillian Brone
Peter Legg
Simon Forbes
Winston Isaccs
Many others including talented hairdressers I have met and had the privilege to train and who are the true heroes of our craft yet remain unsung.
international & UK Events Undertaken between 1976/1977 – 2005/2010:
 
Shows - Exhibitions - Seminars. Related events such as Teach-ins & Workshops - Photographic Studio & Session Work - Newspapers & Magazines - Promotions & International TV.
 
America
Germany
Ireland
Sweden
Australia
Greece
Japan
Switzerland
Austria
Holland
Korea
Taiwan
Belgium
Iceland
Norway
Tunisia
Cyprus
Italy
Scotland
England
India
Spain
Quality:
Andreas trains alongside each stylist providing the unique hairdressing experience for every stylist and client alike. There is no set house style and trainees are encouraged to utilise their skills and individual creativity through interpretation of classic methods and classic lines developing them into the latest trends.
 
Innovation:
Andreas ensures continued updates to skills and improved services wherever possible, offering both customers and stylists alike the optimum in innovation.
 
hairdressing
collaborations
authenticity
international & UK
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The images on this page represent some of the personal work of Andreas Kareklas which stand for numerous collaborations throughout the UK and around the globe. Here, Andreas’ influences had left their mark to date and always ahead of the pack.

Scan through the pages and view the images from the period 1976 to the present date as history now steps out of the shadows and fills the curiosity of hairdressings authenticity.
 
 

“To our unsung heroes and heroines, who I know to be the dynamos behind the innovations of our craft, also in hindsight... to the great pretenders... you too play a part.”

To view the photos in the slideshow, click on the arrow buttons to look through pictures one by one or click on the play/pause button.
Collections and Dynamics
 
Using basis that is steeped in the laws of geometry, history, philosophy, visual mathematics and physics; Andreas Kareklas captures the essence of rebellion and convention with affect. He creates a unique style of cutting that not only produces exciting cutting forms; in addition, Andreas also adds flavours to his cutting shapes defying reason.
 
‘Sense the Spirit’