Martin began his journey as a hairdresser in 2006 when he completed his training course. He joined a hairdresser on the outskirts of Prague where he met colleagues who were trainers. Being amongst this group of trainers gave him great happiness; he learned so much working with them. A breakthrough moment occurred when Martin met Robert Stary during a training event with members of the European Union. Robert became an excellent inspiration, colleague and mentor for eight years. During this period, Martin traveled the world gathering experience at the world famous London Academy Vidal Sassoon and in the surrounding salons. For a few months he worked in restaurants as a waiter to earn a living. He always looked at everything as an experience that would develop him. He spent a year in Valencia at Toni & Guy’s where he graduated in styling and basic techniques for colorists, both under the guidance of two amazing hairdressers, Amparo Carratala and José Boix. Martin was very lucky as he also managed to work in a salon on the Japanese island of Shikoku, where he worked for two months alongside Japanese hairdressers and learned about both their culture and their style of work.

Today, he happily owns & runs Hairmates Salon in Prague’s Vinohrady, learning and developing both his business and his personal skills. Martin likes to meet new people, travel, inspire, and create space for the creative expression of his colleagues and artists from other fields. He likes to connect and support people on their path to happiness.

After studying hairdressing, Alexandra began her career in 2009 working as an assistant at KO Hairgods, located in Prague’s City Center. After two years, she was offered an opportunity to work in the Bomton Salon where she spent the next seven years. She believes it was a fantastic experience as she received wonderful training and the great experience of working in two different salons within their company- first at Brumlovka and then at Florentinum.

Alexandra was drawn to Hairmates because of her desire to further develop and hone her skills and to be her own boss! In her free time, Saša likes to travel, practice her skills, and loves to hang out with four-legged pets. Saša is very reliable and kind, and very skillful in her craft.

Oli’s journey into the hairdressing world began 15 years ago in Ukraine. She decided to make a major change in 2012 and moved to Prague where she turned her passion for hairdressing into a career. After graduating from hairdressing school and attending many different academies and individual training courses, she threw herself into the industry, where over the next decade she honed her skills and built her reputation in the best salons in Prague.

The next big milestone for Oli was standing on her own two feet and joining the team at Hairmates salon, where she is currently based and continues to inspire both herself and her colleagues. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to learning new techniques in various academies and training sessions with brands such as Kevin Murphy, Schwarzkopf, L'Oréal and Davines. Her skills have taken her to a number of Prague Fashion Weeks where she was a teamleader for Kevin Murphy, and her work has appeared in magazines such as Elle, Vogue and Czech Playboy.

For Oli, the real reward is the long-term relationships she builds with her clients. Every cut and color from Oli brings uniqueness and style, and her client care is first class.

Mel has been close to the hairdressing trade since she was a child thanks to her family. However, her interest was broader and included health care. It was through this that she began her life's journey by attending medical school. Immediately after successfully completing her degree, she threw herself into the hairdressing industry and joined the renowned James Hair as an assistant. Soon after joining, she was so fascinated by hairdressing that she decided to take a retraining course and become a hairdresser.

From the very beginning she worked with KEVIN.MURPHY hair products, which she immediately fell in love with. For more than 4 years she gained experience in the salon environment and underwent countless COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY colour training and haircuts according to the latest trends. Her interest in human health has not waned, and when she is not at the hairdresser's chair, Mel pursues a career in psychology.

2022 has been a year of growth for Melanie, becoming independent within the hairdressing industry and you can now experience her creativity and attention to detail here at Hairmates.

Vojta has always demonstrated a strong affinity for creative activities, which motivated him to seek employment that would allow him to further develop his creativity. During his studies in the field of hairdressing, he had the opportunity to complete an internship in the Finnish city of Jyväskylä, which was a significant experience for him, enabling him to gain insight into education in Nordic countries and improve his language skills. It was during this experience that his passion for traveling also blossomed.

After successfully completing his studies, he began working as an assistant at the Felix salon in Ostrava under the guidance of the Schwarzkopf trainer Ondřej Horvath. Here, he gradually expanded his knowledge and learned new techniques. During this time, he also became acquainted with Kevin Murphy, Oway, and Davines cosmetics, and understood the importance of high-quality, natural-based hair care. Vojta has attended several courses at Bomton Academy, and under the mentorship of industry leaders like Martin Tyl and Mary Malinovská, he enhanced both his cutting and coloring skills. He is continuously developing himself and undergoing training under the guidance of the best hairdressers and colorists.

After spending several wonderful years in Ostrava and gaining all these experiences, he decided to move to Prague. He approached Hairmates, a salon he had been eyeing for several years, particularly due to their philosophy. Thanks to the pleasant environment and friendly team, he decided to stay and complement the team with his calm energy and creative spirit. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending theater and music events.