As a child, Cyndia Harvey would spend most days after school in her mother’s hair salon. “I still have a photographic memory of how the shop was laid out” the hairstylist says. She quickly found that she had a knack for hairdressing herself, “I remember being really obsessed with setting hair, and would time myself to see how quickly I could do a full head” she says. “I’m pretty sure I hold the unofficial record for the fastest time you can do a full head set”.

What is your favourite hair trend at the moment? I have to say I’m loving the buzz cut. Which might sound odd because if everyone ends up getting a buzz cut surely I’ll be out of a job! When I was eighteen I sported one for about 2 years and am seriously considering going back! 

Most unlikely source of inspiration? Daydreaming and dreams. The inspiration for some the greatest scientific discoveries. Inspiration doesn’t always present in a tangible form. 

What does your own hair mean to you? Over the years I’ve had so many different looks, my favourite being the buzz cut. I wouldn’t say I have a strong emotional attachment to my hair, I’ll try anything once. I guess freedom of expression is what my hair means to me. 

Hair icon? Prince.

Sum up your relationship with hair in 3 words. See. Feel. Create.