Meet Mathieu
Since the age of 6, Mathieu Clabaux has known that he wanted to become 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. It’s an immediate love affair with the world of hair. “I instantly had a strong feeling with hair. The conviction that I was able to understand it, communicate with it, care for it, beautify it…”
Relentlessly hardworking and passionate about his craft, Mathieu quickly reveals excellent technical skills that lead professionals around him to predict “You will become a well-known hairdresser…”
Convinced that London is an ideal springboard for learning, progressing, and succeeding, Mathieu arrives in the capital armed with his professional diploma and a few suitcases. Within a few months, thanks to his talent, he takes a leading role in the salon that employs him and is offered the opportunity to manage his own new salon in an upscale neighborhood. Yet, he is searching for something more daring.
Around that time, a client-entrepreneur offers him to join the venture of launching London’s first private salon. At just 21, he discovers the exciting world of discreet and elegant individual cabins - where each client receives a tailor-made hair consultation. “It is the opportunity to talk about their hair like they have never talked about it before.”
Mathieu develops the art of natural style and ultra-personalised service. Combining expertise and professional discretion, he styles at all hours of the day and night - never thinking twice before jumping into a taxi or an airplane to assist his loyal clientele before their professional or personal events. “What matters the most to me is how clients feel – I want my clients to feel amazing.”
In 2010, the thirst to learn and innovate leads him to settle in the United States. Under the guidance of a Los Angeles star-hairdresser, he gains international stature and works with many celebrities.
Through the years spent between Europe and the United States, Mathieu begins to feel the desire to create products and solutions born from his experience. “I quickly realised the critical importance of the hair wash and scalp care in the end result. It seemed natural to develop my own formulations embodying my hair philosophy.”
Clabaux Hair was born in 2019 following the encounter with a Parisian haircare laboratory expert who quickly understood and embraced Mathieu’s vision. Today Clabaux Hair proudly introduces a fundamentally unique collection – providing 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 capable of ageing and reinventing themselves.”