Career profile: gianni scumaci

  Having been International Vision Director at Joico for the last five years, Gianni Scumaci boosts an enviable CV. Named Vidal Sassoon's youngest Creative Director, Gianni had a flying start to his career. Working with industry names like Terry Jones and David Bailey on collaborations for the likes of ID and British Vogue as well as campaigns for Kate Spade, Guerlain and Burberry, it would be easy to think there's nothing this man hasn't done. Taking his 25 years industry experience, Gianni is now turning his focus to education. With a strong passion for the psychology of learning and understanding the learner as an individual, Gianni is keen to raise the profile of hairdressing as a discipline, and something that commands the same respect as conventional academic practices. His stunning new website is a showcase for his portfolio of work as well as a space for his latest eduction endeavors. syllabus tailored to the hairdresser as an individual with specific attention surrounding the psychology of assistants. When asked what his one piece of advice for budding stylists would, Gianni simply commented, 'be true to who you are and work hard, if you're going to mess it up do it your own way.'