Known for their commitment, passion and dedication to their clients and the hairdressing industry, Haringtons is delighted to announce the appointment of their new UK Creative Director, Barry Maddocks.
Haringtons, established in 1984 by Robert Smith and later merged with David Lambert, now has 10 salons located in the South of England, and provide clients with highly personalised and bespoke service, along with exceptional standards of customer service.
Barry joined the Haringtons team in October of 2020, excited for a new challenge and to immerse himself in the wider team, with a vision to deliver continuous learning, creative skills and the highest standards of customer service. This new role is an incredible achievement and testament to his commitment to the industry, with over 25 years of experience under his belt. Barry’s previous achievements include awards and finalist positions within Wella Trend Vision, the British Hairdressing Awards, British Hairdressing Business Awards, Wella Generation NOW Artistic Team, as well being part of the X-Factor Hair Team.
“I am absolutely delighted to be appointed as the new UK Creative Director for Haringtons, it really is a dream come true. When joining back in October 2020, we were in the middle of a global pandemic, but I was excited for the challenge and to share my skills and knowledge with those around me. The team are incredible, and I am really excited to see what future opportunities lie ahead for myself, the Creative Team and the wider Haringtons team,” said Barry.
Robert Smith, Chairman of Haringtons said: “2020 was, without doubt, the toughest time for our industry; early on we made the decision to invest in Haringtons, readying us for the future. Through focus on a new vision, brand, and service development, as well as comprehensive training for the team, we’ve seen our efforts beginning to have impact. We’re now well placed to turn our attention to our creative approach; appointing Barry Maddocks as our UK Creative Director is the next step in our exciting journey. Focused on inspiration and inclusivity for the next generation of hairdressing superstars, Barry will be encouraging and nurturing our talent to ensure Haringtons continues to go from strength to strength.”
Nikki Neale, Head of Brand and Marketing for Haringtons further commented – “The creative vision Barry has bought to Haringtons chimes perfectly with our new look brand; inclusive, focused on real women and men, with a touch of luxury and playfulness. We love Barry’s ethos that creativity is for everyone and his approach to build a new creative team on an annual basis means that not only will our collections and looks stay fresh and current, but we’ll have a growing group of experts in our salons who will engage with our clients via social channels, content and outreach – a pivotal part of hairdressing in 2021 – we’re really excited to be taking this next step.”