Stylist Spotlight: Hooker & Young

Stylist Spotlight: Hooker & Young

Updated on 22nd Aug 2025 by Sian Jones

Gary Hooker and Michael Young are the co-founders of award-winning salon group Hooker & Young, we take a tour through their prolific back catalogue of creative work.

 

Minimalist Perfection

The simplicity of this image is where the beauty lies. It's a testament to the power of minimalism, where every element can enhance the beauty of a moment.

Dream On

Taken from the Reverie collection, this image is truly captivating. The model appears to be locked in a dreamlike state of tranquility – this is such a beautiful image for us, true ethereal beauty.

The Life Aquatic

As part of the SPECTRA collection, this image draws inspiration from rippling water. The varying blue hues bring a sense of fluidity and movement, capturing the dynamic essence of flowing water.

Summer Breeze

Captured outdoors in the mid-summer against a meadow landscape, the golden hues of the sun make every element of this picture come alive in the most beautiful way.

Eye of the Storm

Taken from ’The Perfect Storm’ this image captures the beauty of a fleeting moment - the focus of expression brings a sense of calm amongst the chaos of the storm, creating such a beautiful image.

Sophisticated Sexiness

Part of the Annabel’s series - this picture exudes opulence. We loved shooting it from a different perspective with the model lying down - it’s reminiscent of the Sophie Dahl YSL advert.

Killing It

Shot for the F1 collection - this image is fierce in so many ways. The stark silhouette of the styling against the racer yellow allows the hair to pop - it’s definitely giving Kill Bill vibes.

Sian Jones

Sian Jones

Published 22nd Aug 2025

Sian is Editor of Modern Barber and Deputy Editor of Hairdressers Journal International. Sian graduated with a degree in journalism and has over a decade of experience writing for numerous print publications.

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