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Booked! | Luke Benson’s May 2025 Diary

May 21, 2025

Giving us exclusive monthly access to his stylish, swamped and star-studded schedule, celebrity hairdresser, session stylist and salon owner, Luke Benson, shows us what he’s been up to…

Tom Grennan

This month saw a top secret shoot with my client Tom. As you can see, we are working on a mullet-inspired shape, but showing the versatility of it on longer, curly hair. We’re keeping it slightly squarer at the back and sides to maintain a f lattering head shape, and then retaining length throughout to utilise the texture, show off the curls and enhance the colour tones.

 

McLaren for F175 Live

To celebrate its 75th year, F1 launched the new season at the O2 in London for the teams to show off their new cars and drivers. I was very fortunate to be booked by my favourite team, McLaren, and to look after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, getting their hair and grooming red-carpet ready. Netflix were also there filming for the new season of Drive to Survive, so I’m holding out for my cameo!

New Music Artist

I was recently at Sony HQ to cut and restyle a new artist signed to one of the labels before they’re officially announced and launch their first EP. These are key moments in the industry – they’re discussed heavily to make sure the artist is portrayed to the correct audience with the right vibe for their music and style.

As you can expect, there’s a fair bit of back and forth on the shoot direction before you get the green light. Keep your eyes peeled for who it is…

 

Roman x Vodafone

More Vodafone activation for Roman and I again this month, this time in a studio in London. It was a nice change as we are usually outside in the cold! I can’t show much yet as the final product and imagery are not out, but be sure to check back in for next month’s Booked when they go live! Photo credits: Gareth Cattermole and Jim Dyson

 

BRIT Awards 2025

Another year, another Brits! This time round, I had the chance to give Roman’s new, softer take on a modern mullet the red-carpet treatment. A mullet doesn’t need to be severe; it can still utilise the client’s natural texture without being really buzzed off at the sides and disconnected. It’s more about how it changes the face and head shape, and how the balance of the haircut helps this – that’s what’s key.

Check out more of Luke’s hair happenings at @lukebensoncreative and @lukebensonsalon

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