Gianni Scumaci is an internationally respected hairdresser and public speaker, working in the 3 genres of Education, Fashion/Celebrity and Salon.

Gianni Scumaci is a third-generation hairdresser from Lincoln, England, who began cutting hair at age 10.

By 14, he was touring the UK, performing hair seminars, and was accepted in the prestigious House of Vidal Sassoon in London. With over 30 years in the industry, he has created iconic work in collaboration with the very best in hair, fashion, and education, becoming a respected figure in global hairdressing.

Portrait photo of Gianni taken by David Bailey

Photography by David Bailey

Daniel Craig posing for DuJour

'Heart To Hand' is Gianni’s approach to all the hair he creates.

"PEOPLE THEN HAIR", signifies his emotional and then technical approach.

Heart to Hand Gianni's philosophy

Vidal Sassoon’s first letter to Gianni in 1996

marked not just the beginning of their correspondence, but the foundation of a special connection and relationship.


"What people are saying..."


"One of the Very Best"

Vidal Sassoon

"Good luck for the hair, Amité!"

Julien Dy's

" The best haircutter I have ever worked with"

David Bailey

“Being in the now. The look of the season. A step ahead of fashion. Words often said—rarely achieved. Gianni humbly shared one of his signature cuts with me—a beautifully crafted ‘Mohican Mullet.’ Beautifully cut and finished with love, it was worn by Fanni, a stunning Scandinavian model who had already graced major runways and campaigns worldwide, very classy indeed. Gianni Scumaci is that rare breed—bringing personality, perfection, and heart to everything he does. All the people who I know and respect love him too!”

Tim Hartley

Former International Artistic Director for Vidal Sassoon

Models 1 has worked with Gianni for over 30 years trusting him to create looks for our models that have enhanced and furthered their careers. In 2000 we sent him a New Face called Fanni Bostrom who had mid-length home dyed hair. He gave her a complete change with an asymmetric undercut but it was so much more than that and became known globally as 'The Fanni', a look that has influenced and been copied across all areas of the fashion industry. Gianni is a true innovator,  I never need to brief him.  I send him the models and trust  him to create the look as he sees it and have never been disappointed.

Karen Diamond

Owner, Models 1

"Gianni's work is widely respected throughout our profession"

John Frieda

"Gianni's technical expertise is absolutely world-class, but it's his finishing techniques, communication, humility, and kindness that truly set him apart. His work is edgy yet salon-friendly a rare balance. We've flown him in many times. Our team leaves energized and grateful."

Van Council

Owner of Van Michael Salons

'When I first met Gianni, I could tell right away he was a true artist. But as I worked with him over the years, I realized he was also a natural teacher—someone who really cared about sharing what he knew. That kind of generosity is rare, and it’s made a big impact on everyone around him.'

Sid Cook

Former Managing Director JLE Joico

"Gianni has a way with hair that is rare to find. He balances technique and beauty with impeccable finish. And he does it all with a sense of elegance and charm. "

Antony Whitaker

Founder at Grow my salon business

"One of the most influential and creative people in London"

The Evening Standard

"The Scissor King"

Harpers Bazaar Harpers Bazaar

"The best haircutter I've ever found"

Sarah Mower

Vogue

“Gianni’s approach to hair is one of the most unique I have seen. His ability to combine technical precision cutting with texturising razor work means his education provides the perfect balance of both creativity and useable salon techniques.”

Tom Connell

Hair Art Director at Davines

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Education

Having worked at the highest echelon of the 3 hair genres of Salon, Fashion & Education, Gianni founded GS Education, combining all his skills and knowledge in to helping develop and awaken the worth of the industry.

We offer a multitude of different formats of education from our own GS Academy Spaces based in Italy, Globally GS Hosted workshops, seminars and shows to our world renowned GS ONLiNE academy platform currently in over 100 countries and narrated in the 3 languages of English, Spanish and Italian.

The GS Academy Space

A beautiful rustic tenuta villa set next to 2 lakes nestled in between the alpina mountains in lazio Italy.

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GS Hosted

Hosted education - Learn in a familiar environment / group of people while developing your potential to create, attract and retain a diverse salon clientele.

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GS ONLiNE

Now in over 100 countries & narrated in 3 languages, this platform has an ever growing library of salon cutting & styling techniques with the 3 highest quality courses from Salon Foundations, to Salon i-Deas to Salon Sessions.

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