Issac Poleon: Hair as Sculpture, Hair as Statement

London has no shortage of stylists, but Issac Poleon is not “just a hairstylist.” He’s an image-maker, an architect of texture, a sculptor of strands. His creations don’t sit neatly in the category of beauty—they’re closer to art installations that happen to live on the head. Hair, in his world, isn’t something you tame. It’s something you unleash.

Poleon’s journey started young, in the everyday rhythm of salons, where he quickly realised the rules of conventional styling didn’t excite him. Straightening curls, flattening volume, hiding texture? Boring. Instead, he began pushing against those expectations, creating shapes and structures that felt alive, unapologetic, and often gravity-defying. The result: looks that turn heads not because they’re polished, but because they’re powerful.

His work often blurs the line between fantasy and real life. Think: afros sculpted into towering forms, braids that flow like architecture, curls that expand like living sculptures. What makes his vision stand out is the emotion embedded in each style—hair that feels like rebellion, joy, or poetry in motion.

Fashion quickly noticed. Issac’s touch has become a signature on shoots, campaigns, and stages where hair isn’t treated as an afterthought but as a central part of the image. Designers, photographers, and musicians alike lean on him to create statements that speak louder than any outfit could.

At the core of his process is collaboration. Poleon doesn’t just impose a vision; he listens. Each piece grows out of the wearer’s identity, their energy, their story. It’s why his work feels both deeply personal and universally striking—it’s not about hiding behind a look but stepping further into yourself.

Right now, Issac is shaping the future of hair culture, one sculptural braid, curl, and cut at a time. His message is clear: beauty isn’t about conformity. It’s about making space for individuality to stand tall, wild, and unforgettable.