Course Leaders

Jason Matica

Leading Educator

Jason is the Co-Director and Leading Educator at the London Barbering Academy. In 2017 Jason opened MBF Barbers in Enfield, which has now become one of the leading salons within the area.

He plans to open a chain of MBF Barbers within the next year across different areas of London - which you could be a part of! In 2018 Jason launched his own MBF Haircare Product range and clothing apparel.

Jason started his hairdressing journey when he was 17, working in numerous unisex salons and training in all aspects of hairdressing on both men and women, and in particular precision cutting techniques, which is where he found his passion for shorter hair but also understanding the importance of customer service in order to become an expert in providing a style which every individual client wanted.


Leigh has 20 years experience in the Hair and Beauty Industry and is a Leading Educator and Examiner.

Leigh has been in the hair and beauty industry for the past 20 years, having run a successful chain of beauty salons which led to her opening the London Beauty Academy in 2005 offering City & Guilds qualifications.  Since then Leigh has become a leader in education and most recently branched into men’s hair, teaming up with MBF Barbers, where they have also launched their own hairstyling products.

If your passion is in the hair and beauty industry, and you are looking to be taught exceptional skills and learn how to create a career in this ever-growing industry, then you will be in safe hands in these academies.  Leigh has teamed up with experts in Beauty, Barbering and Brazilian Hair and be assured you will receive the best possible training, no matter which aspect of the industry you choose.

Leigh Pignatelli

Leading Educator