International hairstylist Cyndia Harvey is one of the most exciting talents of her generation, renowned for her bold creations and diverse skillset. As a recipient of The British Fashion Council’s Changemakers Prize and member of the BOF 500, her talent is one of the industry’s most prolific. In 2026, Harvey joined L’Oréal Pro as a Global Creative Contributor.
Born in Jamaica, for Harvey, hair has long represented an avenue of artistic escapism. An interest first garnered in her mother’s salon and nurtured on the shop floor in one of London's busiest black hair salons, before getting the opportunity to work with industry legend Sam McKnight as her mentor for 5 years.
Her vision for inclusive beauty has garnered the attention of world-famous names, including Michaela Coel, Ayo Edibiri, Kendrick Lamar, and Frank Ocean. Furthermore, she has collaborated frequently with photographers such as Tyrone Lebon, Alasdair McLellan, Tim Walker, Harley Weir, Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Johnny Dufort and Tyler Mitchell, to name a few.
Her extensive roster of clients includes Phoebe Philo, Miu Miu, Loewe, Jacquemus, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Gucci, JW Anderson, Louis Vuitton and Moncler. Her work is regularly featured in the pages of publications such as British Vogue, Vogue France, Vogue Italia, i-D Magazine, W Magazine, Dazed and Self Service, among others.
