John Pulitano, co-owner and Creative Director of Headcase Hair, is one of Australia’s most esteemed and innovative hair experts.
For over a decade, Pulitano’s extensive experience on both the national and international fashion stages encompasses fashion shows, magazine editorial, advertising and advertorials.
Nationally, he has directed hair and worked on numerous designer shows at RAFW (Rosemount Australian Fashion Week) such as Frederich Gray, Josh Goot, Marine Skillings, Willow, Eastern Pearson, Zimmerman, Konstantina, Mittas, Ginger and Smart, Dion Lee, Tome and Alice McCall.
Internationally, he has worked closely with world-renowned hair specialists Eugene Souleiman and Guido Palau on the New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion circuits. The numerous shows he has worked on include Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Mui Mui, Zac Posen, Versace, Sonia Rykiel, Luella Bartley, Roberto Cavalli, Proenza, Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Narciso Rodriguez, Jonathon Saunders, Dion Lee, Tome, Givenchy, Rick Owens, Gucci, Rag and Bone, Marni, John Galliano, Rochas and Alexander McQueen.
Pulitano’s editorial styling for Australian and international publications include NYLON (US & Australia/NZ), Russh (Australia & Japan), Oyster, Nico, Karen, pages online, Sunday magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Australia and Grazia.
His technical knowledge and skill, as well his innate understanding of international hair trends, makes Pulitano one of the most sought after hair technician and stylists in the industry.
“A great hair cut should be a gorgeous framework for the face; it should evolve and grow out beautifully. It needs to be easy for the client to maintain at home, a point that varies for everyone. A great haircut should look the same six weeks later, only longer“ - John Pulitano.