Simone Catania

Biography & experience

A career that has travelled the world

Simone studied to become a master in her profession, with her key ambition eventually being to teach. Her career has taken her from salons in England to television sets, magazine shoots, cruise liners and weddings across Europe.

1. 01

   Stoke-on-Trent & London

   As a top stylist in Stoke-on-Trent, Simone travelled to London, where she landed a position in hair and make-up for show work in Hong Kong.

2. 02

   Sydney, Australia

   After that contract she moved on to Sydney, furthering her experience in the world of television and magazines.

3. 03

   Andrew Collinge, UK

   Back in the UK she worked for Andrew Collinge, representing the company in staff presentations and conducting seminars at a local college in Chester, where she also began studying for her level 4 NVQ.

4. 04

   P&O Cruises

   A three-year tour on board the cruise liners from Southampton, delivering make-up classes, photography and formal night ball styles — taking her around the world and adding to her experience of hair art and fashion trends.

5. 05

   Malaga & Marbella

   Simone opened a business in Arroyo de la Miel, then worked as a freelance hair and make-up artist for salons in Marbella. This led to television shows, pop video clips (Las Ketchup, Dove the Italian artist, Micha Paris and more) and magazine covers including Allure and Hello. She stayed 15 years.

6. 06

   Stuttgart, Germany

   Continuing her work in hair and make-up, Simone moved into the busy world of weddings and salon work, and began her AET (Award in Education and Training) teaching course.

7. 07

   Costa del Sol

   Simone is now based in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, offering bridal hair and make-up, salon work, beauty treatments and hair loss treatment.