Richard Phillipart
Richard Phillipart, the visionary Owner and Creative Director of The Boutique Atelier, embarked on his hairdressing journey at the age of 13, quickly falling in love with the craft. Eager to learn, he dedicated every spare moment to observing and honing his skills in the salon, achieving his qualifications and impressively producing his own artisan hair show by age 16.
At just 22, Richard felt the need to break free from conventional limits and create his own path. This ambition led him to open The Boutique, a salon designed to prioritise the artistry of hairdressing, nurture skill and passion, and ensure that every client receives the finest services the industry has to offer. Almost 20 years later, expanding his business and team through three locations and creating an industry leading apprenticeship programme. Richard is regularly called upon to talk at business events and mentors other salon owners on how to grow their business and teams in an ever changing industry.
Recognised as one of the hairdressing industry's most sought-after stylists, Richard collaborates with many prestigious hair care brands and is the Global Brand Ambassador and Artistic Director for My.Organics, the Italian luxury haircare range. He is passionate about education, giving talks and masterclass showcases for audiences of thousands at international trade shows with hairdressers eager to learn his latest styles direct from the runway. He is continually advancing his knowledge of the latest cutting and styling technique regularly studying at Vidal Sassoon in London and has furthered his education at the esteemed Central St. Martins University of Fashion.
Richard’s dedication to hairdressing has garnered him a cult following in the fashion world, where he is in high demand to design hairstyles for luxury brands. He travels globally with his team, working backstage at all the major fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris.
His work frequently appears in high-fashion magazines like Vogue and ELLE meaning he must divide his time between his private clients at The Boutique Atelier and international fashion projects across the world.
In 2022, Richard received the highest honour a hairdresser can attain from L’Oréal when he headlined the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Grand Final award dinner. His surrealist hair show, “Cabinet of Curiosities,” captivated an audience of 1,900 hairdressers, making him the youngest independent salon owner to achieve this distinction in the competition’s 70-year history.