With over 18 years experience Chris Foster is a leading player within the male hairdressing industry. His unique stance incorporating a modern flair to traditional barbering guarantees that he is always approaching men’s hairdressing with a fresh and innovative mind. This unique approach to male grooming can be seen at Melogy, an exclusive salon based in the 5 star Renaissance Hotel St Pancras. Also, as Principal of The Foss Academy he is dedicated to providing education through his elite men’s grooming training to ambitious and progressive stylists who want to achieve the highest level of technical excellence.


He is a dynamic international platform stylist who exhibits the right mix of showmanship, energy and education, which is also reflected in his photographic and session work. Chris Foster is currently the creative director for Babyliss Pro Forfex and the British Barbers Association.

His ability to capture and incorporate the essence of fashion trends in his work, has allowed his skills to be showcased in publications such as Sunday Time’s Style Supplement, Hairdressers Journal, FHM and Men’s Health Magazine. Chris is seen as one of the UK’s leading men’s groomers and is the editor’s choice for features; He also is regular columnist in Professional Hairdresser Magazine.

Chris’s excellence has been recognised by numerous awards and accolades including nominated finalist in the Men’s category of ‘The British Hairdressing Awards’, three times winner of ‘Black Hair & Beauty Barber of the Year’; allowing him exclusive entry to the ‘Barbering Hall Of Fame’ and winner of ‘The Guild European Golden Clipper Award’. Chris Foster was among industry icons to collect the first honorary PHAB Standard, PHAB (Performance in Hair and Beauty)

.........”Innovate or die! That is my motivation to keep looking at new ways of telling old stories.”www.hairbychrisfoster.com

"Chris Foster’s interpretation of ‘A Man’s Story’ at London Fashion Week showcased a series of haircuts that was a true testament to his modern and unique creative flair. He was able to produce the perfect balance for my designs and colour palettes, creating an innovative yet unified look”

Ozwald Boateng

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