Anthony Mascolo

Early years

Mascolo was born in London, the son of Italian immigrants, Francesco and Maria Mascolo, as the youngest of five brothers, four of which were to become hairdressers. By the time he left school he was a competent and fully qualified hairdresser. His first job was in the family’s Toni&Guy salon in South London, where his father and brother Bruno, also worked. Anthony specialised in hairdressing for photographic shoots, and became a photographer himself.

Awards

Over the years Anthony’s work has won him many accolades. At 18 he won his first award for: “The most promising hairdresser”.

TIGI

In 2002 when TIGI demerged from its parent company Toni&Guy, Anthony became International Creative Director of TIGI. With his wife Pat he opened Bed Head Photographic Studios, in Battersea, London. At the same time he founded the TIGI International Creative Team and was joined by Nick Irwin and Akos Bodi, as European Creative Director and European Education Director respectively. Within three years the established international team opened the TIGI Creative Academy, also in London.

In April 2009 TIGI’s global operation was acquired by Unilever. Anthony Mascolo has been retained as a creative consultant to work closely with Unilever on the global company and brand expansion, and to advise on the professional hairdressing marketplace.

Personal life

Anthony married his wife Pat in 1986. They have 3 children: Georgina, Alexandra, and Joshua. His favourite passtime is skiing.