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About Me

Michael Stark Atelier has been founded as a space where time slows down, and hair is treated with intention.

Michael Stark

My journey into hairdressing has been driven by commitment, ambition, and a genuine love for working with people.

Originally from Poland, choosing hairdressing, especially as a young man, was quite controversial back in the day. I had to fight for this path, but once I committed to it, I never looked back. At 19, I moved to the UK to study hairdressing, where I discovered a more open mindset and immersed myself fully in my craft. An early internship in a luxury salon introduced me to high-end service and L’Oréal, shaping my technical foundation and belief in lifelong education. Years later, becoming a color ambassador for L’Oréal was a true “pinch me” moment.

At 21, I opened my first salon, investing everything I had into creating a space built on quality, trust, and service. Running my own salon taught me that hair is only part of the experience, understanding people, listening carefully, and translating their needs is what truly matters. While hair is my craft, working with people is my purpose.

After selling my salon, I moved to Singapore to work with a L’Oréal distributor, gaining valuable insight into luxury, image, and cross-cultural communication. I later relocated to Barcelona, where what began as a private atelier naturally evolved into the salon it is today. Driven by a focus on blondes, transformations, and an uncompromising level of service.

Today, my salon is an official Kérastase Spain flagship store, recognised by publications such as Vogue, Marie Claire, and Esquire. Beyond recognition, what matters most to me is consistency, showing up every day with the same level of care, precision, and responsibility towards every client who sits in my chair.

The salon was built slowly and intentionally, with a clear focus on experience and lifestyle, understanding each client’s needs, delivering exceptional hair, and achieving long-lasting results. We work exclusively with the highest-quality products and the latest techniques, always prioritising quality over trends.

The Atelier Experience

Award-Winning Hair Salon Featured in VOGUE & Marie Claire

Recognised by the industry’s finest.

Chosen by Spain’s leading fashion editors for colour excellence and selected as an official flagship partner by the world’s premier hair care houses.

Vogue magazine cover featuring celebrity editorial layout, showcasing press recognition for Michael Stark Atelier
Vogue magazine interior spread and beauty feature highlighting Michael Stark Atelier
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Marie Claire interior lifestyle and beauty feature showcasing Michael Stark Atelier
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Michael Stark Atelier Reviews

People Come for Their Hair, They Return for How They Feel.

Finding the right salon takes time. Here is what our clients say about their experience at Michael Stark Atelier.

I couldn’t be happier with the result — it looks amazing and incredibly natural… The entire salon experience feels exceptionally premium.

Mona W.

Michael always listens and knows exactly how to adjust my color to the season, the conditions, and what suits me best.

Basia F.

Michael was the first hair dresser who really listened and tried to make it possible – and he was successful.

Theresa J.

Very attentive, communicative and skillful. The hair color is absolutely gorgeous…grey blending into a beautiful smoky blonde.

Pamela C.