Phillip Haug on Fashion Week, Fibre Clinix and Football Heroes

What’s the reason you fell in love with hairdressing?

I’m from a hairdressing family (you could say it’s in my blood!), but I fell in love with this career when I started my apprenticeship at TONI&GUY in Germany. The passion and care that the hairdressers I was working with had for their work hugely inspired me, and working in a salon just felt like the place to be.

What’s the most treasured item in your kitbag?

It’s actually my kitbag itself! Just after we signed the lease for our salon, my wife very kindly bought me a kitbag with our new salon logo embroidered on it. It was such a nice moment seeing our new brand come to life.

What’s the most memorable moment in your career so far?

There are a few! One would have to be heading up my first show at London Fashion Week, and another is winning London Hairdresser of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards. However, the one that tops them all is opening our first salon, Haug London Haus, with my wife, Siobhan.

What’s the favourite look you have created?

During London Fashion Week AW24, Schwarzkopf Professional sponsored the FROLOV show, and I had the pleasure of leading the hair team. The show had a strong ‘90s It-girl’ energy, and we brought that to life by creating an undone texture with a grungy, lived-in edge to the hair. The final looks were super cool and full of attitude.

What’s your go-to hair product right now?

My favourite and most-used product at the moment is Schwarzkopf Professional’s Fibre Sealer from the Fibre Clinix range. We literally cannot order enough! We are always running out of it in the salon as it’s brilliant for all hair types and creates incredible shine – everyone’s always reaching for it!

What’s your drink of choice at the bar?

I’m from Southern Germany, so I would go for a blonde beer. If that’s not available, then a Whiskey Sour.

What’s your go-to takeaway order?

I drink a LOT of coffee… so a black Americano with one scoop of ice.

What’s the last thing you bought?

Being a dad means mostly buying for the kids! My eldest son just had a brilliant school report, so I bought him an Inter Miami Messi jersey as a special treat. His face when he saw it was amazing – Messi is his football hero.

What’s your top binge-watch recommendation?

I’m not a huge TV person, but I love tennis – I could watch it for hours.

What’s your go-to karaoke song?

I’m sorry to disappoint, but sadly I don’t have a musical bone in my body… I would be straight out of the building before anyone could get me in front of the microphone!