Toni & Guy co-founder Toni Mascolo passes away

Giuseppe ‘Toni’ Mascolo, co-founder of Toni & Guy, has passed away aged 75. 

Mascolo was born in Naples, before his family moved to London where his father – another acclaimed hairdresser – taught he and his brothers the trade. 

The Italian hairstylist established the first Toni & Guy salon in South London in 1963 with his younger brother Gaetano, or ‘Guy’.

The salon was a revelation at the time, due to its ability to appeal to both men and women – a contrast to the traditional barbershops and female-only salons.

“Toni Mascolo was highly respected within the hairdressing community, he was known as approachable and someone who made time for everyone,” a statement from Toni & Guy read.

“It is no surprise that he built up a lengthy list of achievements, which transcended the industry to include business, entrepreneurship and charity.”