Mark Riley Hairdressers
Mark Riley Hairdressers has been a prominent name in the Huddersfield hairdressing scene for over three decades, establishing a strong reputation for fabulous hair and professional excellence. Founded by Mark Riley in 1981 with a single salon on King Street, the business expanded to multiple locations, including its current main town centre salon at 9/10 Byram Street, in addition to other branches in the surrounding region like Waterloo and Brighouse. This longevity and continued presence underscore its status as a trusted, high-quality destination for a wide array of cutting, colouring, and styling services for both men and women.
The salon is known for offering a comprehensive suite of services, from a simple cut and finish to cutting-edge colour techniques and specialist treatments. They focus on creating on-trend styles that are tailored to the client’s personality, face, and body shape, backed by a team of highly-skilled stylists. A notable specialty is their status as an award-winning ‘gold status’ salon for Great Lengths natural extensions, which are used to add volume, length, or colour. The Huddersfield town centre location is a central hub for all these services, providing a professional and fashion-forward experience in a conveniently located setting near the train station and Kingsgate Shopping Centre.
Beyond client services, Mark Riley’s greatest contribution to the industry has been the Mark Riley Training Academy, established in 2006 in Brighouse to formally pass on knowledge and passion to the next generation. The academy offers accredited bespoke training to NVQ levels, ensuring students learn in a commercial environment and gain a well-rounded understanding of the business. This commitment to education has been vital to the region, training hundreds of young hairdressers—many of whom have gone on to win awards, work at major fashion shows, or open their own successful salons, cementing Mark Riley’s legacy as an inspiring figure at the forefront of the local hairdressing community.
