Leslie started working in his grandmother’s salon at the age of 13 and has been passionately involved in the industry since. He received his formal training at both Scott Wells and Tony & Guy in South Africa.

Leslie and his wife made the decision to raise their children in the United States and he completed his state accreditation with the Minnesota School of Cosmetology in 2017.

His career started in 2008 as an Executive Stylist with Tony & Guy in Duran, South Africa. Leslie quickly became sought after for his services by local South African actors, musicians, athletes, and foreign ambassadors. He placed 3rd in the Men’s Category for Hairstylist of the Year, South Africa, 2014. He also has extensive experience with the film industry in styling and creating movie sets and character images. Teaching future stylists has been an important role in his career as well as charitable event opportunities – he thinks globally and acts locally. Leslie excels from the Classics Cuts to the cutting edge of Razor cuts and he adds the magic of master color to accentuate a look that not only complements the face, but also a lifestyle. He takes joy in bringing out the beauty in others.