About

Meet the founders

Tom, Co-Founder of Understrand

tom — co-founder

Tom brings a wealth of experience across the hair and fashion industries, with a career spanning creative direction, brand development and global education. His work is driven by a passion for developing ideas, challenging convention and pushing the boundaries of what hair education can offer. Through his experience and understanding of the industry, he brings both creative insight and a considered approach to developing and delivering meaningful education.

Fin, Co-Founder of Understrand

fin — co-founder

Fin brings a strong understanding of the hair industry, combining years of hands-on experience with a wider interest in fashion, visual culture and creative expression. Alongside his work behind the chair, his experience in salon management and content creation has shaped his understanding of the industry from both creative and practical perspectives. His approach is driven by curiosity, a passion for developing ideas and a desire to help others see the possibilities within their craft.

together, UnderStrand is where those perspectives meet.

A space for questioning, creating and thinking differently about the craft.