MEET MATHIEU
From the age of 6, Mathieu Clabaux knew he wanted to be a hairdresser…
Originally from the north of France, Mathieu Clabaux is described by those around him as a free thinker, a rebel. He started his apprenticeship at the age of 15 and immediately fell in love with the world of hair. “I instantly had a strong feeling for hair. The conviction that I could understand it, communicate with it, care for it, beautify it…” Tireless and passionate about his craft, Mathieu quickly demonstrates excellent technical skills, leading the professionals around him to predict: “You will become a famous hairdresser…”.
Convinced that London is the ideal springboard to learn, progress, and succeed, Mathieu arrives in the capital armed with his professional diploma and a few suitcases. Within a few months, his talent had earned him a leading role in the salon where he was employed, and he was offered the chance to run his own new salon in an upmarket neighborhood. But he was looking for something more daring. It was around that time that a client entrepreneur offered him the chance to join a venture to open London’s first private salon. At just 21, he discovered the exciting world of discreet and elegant private cabins - where each client receives a tailor-made hair consultation. “It is an opportunity to talk about their hair like they have never talked about it before.” Mathieu is developing the art of natural style and highly personalized service. Combining expertise with professional discretion, he styles at all hours of the day and night - never thinking twice before jumping into a taxi or a plane to support his loyal clientele before their professional or personal events. “What matters the most to me is how the client feels – I want my clients to feel amazing.”
In 2010, his thirst for learning and innovation led him to settle in the United States. Mentored by a Los Angeles celebrity hairdresser, he became internationally renowned and worked with many celebrities. During the years he spent between Europe and the United States, Mathieu began to feel the desire to create products and solutions born from his experience. “I quickly realized the critical importance of hair washing and scalp care in the final result. It seemed natural to develop my own formulations that embodied my hair philosophy.”
CLABAUX HAIR was born in 2019, following an encounter with a Parisian hair care laboratory expert who quickly understood and embraced Mathieu’s vision. Today, Clabaux Hair proudly presents a fundamentally unique collection – offering the best possible solutions for integral hair care. “My clients are my inspiration. I style hair every day. I wanted to create the Grand Cru of hair – a range of products and accessories that can age and reinvent themselves.”
“Styling does not last. Hair care and hair health endure.” - Mathieu Clabaux