Artistic Team

Descended from a hairdressing family, for Lefty, hairdressing is not just a profession, it is a way of life.

His love and devotion to education led him, to create the Prestige academy, an innovative hairdressing academy, located in Athens, Greece.

He loves soft shapes and seamless finishes.

He appreciates geometry and believes that haircut and styling must equally combine symmetrical and asymmetrical structures.

He prefers to keep hairdressing simple but never monotonous and boring.

He has also participated in many international shows, photoshoots, editorials and seminars because he enjoys to share, not only his knowledge, but his creative ideas with other hairdressers.

His moto:“Education is the key which can unlock the door of a successful future”.

Thanos was born in Japan, but he has been living in Greece for the past years. As a “Japanese” artist he is famous for his unconventional and technical approach in hair designing.

He loves alternative, but still wearable hair that move with great balance and likes to create beautiful looks built upon great workable ideas and the solid foundation of skill. He’s got a great desire to let hair express itself and feel free.

He is also the owner of one of the most successful salons in a very cool area near the center of Athens.

He likes travelling all over the world and collecting images for inspiration. He is a very communicative, talented artist who is energized by his job, eager to share his ideas with other hairdressers. His love for hair is contagious.

This passion led him to become one of the most recognizable hairdressing educators in Greece and he has been awarded as “Greek hairdresser of the year” three times so far.

Noemie was born and raised in France, but her love to share her knowledge and inspiration led her to Greece.

She is a joyful, energetic and renowned hairstylist. Always in charge of all the editorial work, made by Prestige Academy, has established her annual collaboration with many designers and fashion editors.

Her real passion is coloring. She enjoys creating vivid colors with a “French touch” that highlight every woman’s personality.

Noemie also stands out for her original ideas and imagination in hair styling, sharing smart and functional tips, that make every single look to seem easy, in a sophisticated way. Being a pioneer, in combining textures, shapes, materials and accessories she is well renowned as an Avant-garde hair artist.

She is also the Owner and Creative Director of “the Kut Official” Salon located in Athens, which is the Davines flagship, a warm and comfortable space, providing premium hair style services.

Her moto: “Our hair is more than just an appearance. It can be a reflection of who we are”.

Sofia Zagouva shares her pulse with hairdressing for the last 16 years. Disciplined and a visionary, she is a passionate hairstylist who can spontaneously create an evening hair-up with texture just as easily as she can bring it to life with her rich color palette.

Training with her wakes up your creativity and imagination while at the same time you develop skills quickly and methodically.

Elisabeth Sanchez who borned in Latin America (Dominican Republic), and for years she likes to create imaginative in color hairstyles updoes and is specialized in bridal hairstyles.

What characterizes her, are the innovative ideas and the feminine shapes that she gives to her hairstyles, while at the same time she has the charisma to enliven the hair with her color techniques.

Christina Xenaki works with the Prestige Telis Kikeris hairdressing and beauty school as a senior educator specializing in hairstyling and chignon. She has a great experience in hairdressing and is considered a “complete” hairstylist as she combines a high level of knowledge and skill in all services (cut-color-styling).

Her love for hairdressing and education was so great, that she decided to share her knowledge and ideas in Prestige Telis Kikeris since 2012.

Konstantinos Baskoutas, aka “seco K” is a new age contemporary barber with american technique origins. Having been a manager and co-owner of a studio barber shop, he decided to follow the path of education. His unique ability to visualize the shading in fades, have made fades his trademark.

At the same time, his high technique combined with his meticulous approach and his artistic nature, make him one of the most dynamic presences

Fragkiskos Leontis is a pure old school barber with British technical influences. His way of education is characterized by his high technical level, attention to detail and the methodical process of his teaching.

Combining his favourite classical lines with modern techniques he preserves the men’s haircutting service as well as the traditional shaving service, thus giving his knowledge on the complete male grooming in the modern times.

In 2018 he was selected to represent Greece as an official men’s haircutting trainer in a European trainer’s meeting in Germany.

Panayiotis Papargyris could easily be described as a calm force. Technically pristine, methodic and patient, he is a contemporary cutter. His time is divided between creating sophisticated women’s haircuts while at the same time he creates the most beautiful shades in modern fades.

His approach and his continued good mood is his signature.

Fotis Tsamis, known as ZEKE, is a contemporary barber with deep roots in tradition and a modern approach to men’s grooming.

He specializes in classic straight razor shaving, standing out for his attention to detail, clean technique, and distinctive aesthetic.

The name ZEKE, inspired by Ezekiel, symbolizes strength, resilience, and a strong belief in the art of barbering—values he brings to every step of his work.

As an educator, he guides aspiring professionals with passion, methodical precision, and respect for tradition.

For ZEKE, barbering is a way of life.

Marinos Pylarinos is a modern hairdressing instructor with excellent technical training and comprehensive teaching knowledge.

He has gained valuable experience in large hairdressing salons, combining strong practical and theoretical skills.

He focuses on empowering creativity and innovation in hairdressing by offering a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

His goal is to help his students develop their skills, adapt to new fashion trends and excel in the field of hairdressing.

A graduate of the Athens TEI and with a great love for education, Ioanna possesses knowledge in all beauty services (nail beauty, professional make up, face and body beauty, massage, lash extension, eyebrow tattoo), giving her students the required provisions for their professional expertise.

Creativity, imagination and love for teaching are the aspects that make her stand out.

Artemis Skalidi is a specialized professional in the field of aesthetic art, specializing in nail art and manicures.

She is noted for her passion for education and professional excellence, having earned recognition for her contagiousness, creativity and innovative ideas.

With a wealth of experience in providing educational services in the field of aesthetics, Artemis focuses on a personalized approach and the development of skills of each student, ensuring that the school’s graduates stand out in their professional field.

Lydia Stefopoulou is a graduate of an Aesthetics Vocational Training Institute (IEK) and has been professionally active in the field of makeup for the past 11 years.

As an educator, her goal is to offer high-quality training with an emphasis on technical excellence, aesthetic awareness, and professional integrity.

She deeply believes in the power of knowledge that inspires, empowers, and cultivates self-confidence. Her aim is to meaningfully support the development of each student with respect and love for the profession.

For Lydia, makeup is a means of expression, energy, and communication. The same goes for education: it is the space where technique meets personality and aesthetics take on substance.

Each lesson lays the foundation for a career marked by identity and professional quality.

Hero Sofikitou is a certified professional in Podology and Nail Technology, a graduate of IEK Prestige, specializing in nail art and modern nail aesthetics.

She approaches nail design not merely as a beauty trend, but as a powerful means of personal style expression. Her unique nail creations reflect each client’s individuality, with special attention to detail, color harmony, and aesthetic composition.

With an artistic background and studies in Interior Design, she combines design knowledge and creativity to deliver original and visually refined nail designs.

Agapi Katsorchi has been involved in nail art for over 10 years. In recent years her love for art led her to work in education.

Specializing in all modern nail art techniques, Agapi’s goal is to impart her knowledge in the most correct and inspiring way to her students.

She stands by them at every new beginning, offering support and guidance, understanding the challenges each professional faces as they take their first steps and develop.

She loves minimal designs and always aims for a clean, flawless result. He believes that when imagination is combined with art, we can create something truly unique and beautiful.