The Richard Ward Artistic Team

Led by Artistic Director Cristiano Basciu and headed up by Artistic Team Manager Edna Araujo, the Richard Ward Artistic Team have a unique experience of creative work in all genres.

From catwalk shows, photographic sessions, online tutorials and live and recorded TV makeovers, to step-by-step sessions for book and magazine publications, the team have worked in every aspect of the media. Constantly in demand, and with extensive experience of working with designers to create hair that works in perfect synergy with seasonal collections, the team have a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise in creating tailored, bespoke looks with their signature RW stamp. Gaining inspiration from their comprehensive reference library of retro hair from 1920’s onwards, inspiration starts with brainstorming as a creative collective to create mood boards and plan their sessions with unrivalled precision.

Education also plays a key role within the Richard Ward Artistic Team; in between shows and clients, our team of master creatives can be found teaching both nationally and internationally, educating and inspiring other hairdressers in all aspects of hair.

The Richard Ward Artistic Team have worked with a range of designers, organisations and campaigns as well as events.

Shows and campaigns include:

Christian Dior
Issa
Jenny Packham
Jean Paul Gaultier
Christopher Raeburn
Maria Grachvogel
John Smedley
Caroline Charles
On|Off
Pucci
Matthew Williamson
Topshop Unique
Erdem
L.K. Bennett
Preen
Nasir Mazhar
Ong-Oaj Pairam
The Prince’s Trust
Poppy Delevingne for L’Oreal Professionnel
Central St Martins
British Fashion & Textiles Association Graduate Show at the Houses of Parliament
Very.co.uk
Cosmopolitan FashFest
Graduate Fashion Week

TV work includes:

Good Morning Britain
This Morning
What Not to Wear
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Daybreak
Made in Chelsea
Lorraine
QVC
TVSN
Pop Goes the Band
Fat Families

Editorial work includes:

Vogue
Cosmopolitan
Good Housekeeping
Red
ELLE
InStyle
Marie Claire
People Magazine
HELLO!
You & Your Wedding
You Magazine
Daily Mail
The Sun
Metro
Evening Standard

The Richard Ward Artistic Team consists of:

Cristiano Basciu (Artistic Director), Mario Charalambous (Technical Director), Nando Lopes (Education Director), Fiona Chandler-Day (Salon Director), Edna Araujo (Artistic Team Manager), Karen Pringle, Sabrina Thompson, James Foster, Tommy Cracknell, Joey Wheeler, Elettra Guggeri, Shelley Hart, Ella Johnson and Lou Rose.