Adee Phelan

Adee Phelan (born 1974) is a British hairdresser. He became a millionaire after creating the World Cup Mohawk (2002), which was displayed by David Beckham, at the GQ shoot. His style was a critical factor on Channel 4's The Salon. He has set up his chain of hairdressing salons and photography studios.

Early life

Phelan was born in Ireland, moving to Birmingham, England as a youngster. Phelan left school while young and was unable to read or write. Aged 15 he moved to Manchester, then Essex, where he opened up a hairdressing salon. During his time in Essex he suffered from severe depression, drink, drugs and gambling problems.

Career

Phelan's career began at the age of 25, when he was taken under the wing of another hairdresser. In 1999, his stylist career officially kicked off as he graduated as Senior Stylist and began developing his [...] styles and techniques. By 2000, he won the British Men's Hairdresser of the year award.

In 2002, Phelan and Nicky Edgeley set up a hair salon, 'Strangeways', in Leigh-on-Sea. Phelan became noticed by top celebrities, who eventually became his clientele. During the same year, he won the image of the year award 2002, following David Beckham's mohawk in the GQ shoot prior the World Cup. This aided and completed contracts with Remington, Jerome Russell and the Conair Corporation.

Later, in 2005, Phelan launched an electrical range with Babyliss, called Adee&Paul, including thermo-ceramic pro straighterners and curling tongs. While in West End, London, he launched one of the most innovative hair salons, Bloww.

Throughout the years Phelan has also developed his own range of hair care products. However, his latest launch, 2011, saw the introduction of the new Hair Colour Remover range. It is estimated to be worth ₮12bn annually). This product removes hair colour completely safely.

Phelan has recently developed a new chain of hair dressing salons, including a photography studio, called Adee Phelan. Current location of these studios include The Cube in Birmingham, Covent Garden and Belgravia, both in London.

Filmography

Simultaneously, Phelan speaks at national seminar and workshops, as well as regular radio interview. He has also appeared in a few television programmes, listed below.

Feature television

Year

Title

Role

Notes

2003

The Salon

As himself

TV Series: Series 2 - Preview Episodes

2004

The Salon

As himself

TV Series: Series 2, Weeks 14, 15, 16, 20 and 23.

2006

Secret Millionaire

Himself/fictional character James McCarthy

TV series: Season 9, Episode 25

2008–2009

Young Hair Dresser of the Year

As himself

TV series: head judge

2010

Lorraine

As himself

TV series: Series 2, Episode 25

2011

Shear Genius

As himself

TV series: Season 3