Media

Chris Evans interviewed Carmelo Guastella to give advice on good haircuts.

Chris Evans Show, BBC Radio 2

 “Gillette legal action against Wilkinson Sword. We asked men’s grooming consultant Carmelo Guastella his opinion."

Sky  Business News

Vanessa Feltz wanted to know more about male pedicures and waxing from Carmelo Guastella.

Vanessa Feltz, BBC London Radio

Carmelo Guastella got ride of Mark Lawrenson’s moustache when he lost a bet.

Football Focus, BBC 1

“Today we meet the Godfather of grooming Carmelo Guastella will give us tips for the perfect shave."

Terry and Gaby show, Channel 5

“Grooming expert Carmelo Guastella, gives a makeover to our guests."

Phillip Schofield, This Morning, ITV

 “Celebrity grooming consultant Carmelo Guastella gives Beckham look-alike a beard trim and advice on how to look after his skin."

Celebrity Doubles

“The Salon has today been joined by Sicilian male grooming expert, Carmelo Guastella."

The Salon

Press

2008

“Carmelo Guastella, who runs London salon Melogy, gives his view on beards."

Hot Fuzz, The Times Magazine

“Men face many aesthetic challenges as they grow older, but good grooming, says Carmelo Guastella, starts with a good haircut."

Male Grooming Part 4, Hirsute you, Sir, The Times

“Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen received advice on shaving techniques from Italian barber Carmelo Guastella."

Daily Express

“Now I get a shave at Melogy. Carmelo, the guy who runs it is a cool chap."

Taj News Magazine

2007

“Carmelo gives expert tips on Shaving."

The 7 myths of shaving debunked, Arena

“Caring for your looks can take years off your age, according to male grooming consultant Carmelo Guastella."

Nevermind the wrinkles, Advertiser

“Carmelo gives advice on stubble."

Grooming, Men’s Health

“A trusted male friend swears by Carmelo’s expert shaving method and personally formulated 100% natural shaving oil."

Suzannes Files

“Carmelo Guastella gave Sacha Baron Cohen 16 hours of shaving lessons."

Pr-Inside.com

“Carmelo Guastella, ha dato lezioni di rasatura a Sacha Baron Cohen in preparazione per il Sweeney Todd film."

La Republica.it

“Carmelo Guastella is on Sacha Baron Cohen’s payroll as his personal adviser on shaving techniques." 

Sunday Telegraph

“Carmelo Guastella is our barber of choice."

"Cool new stuff" GQ.com

“Men’s grooming expert Carmelo Guastella offers his advice on getting the best results from your spray deodorant."

"Rebecca Barnes" Lite London

2006

“Carmelo Guastella, creator of Ali G’s goatee and founder of upmarket men’s grooming brand Melogy has launched a premium organic shaving oil."

Andie Jones Editor, The Player

“Men’s grooming expert Carmelo Guastella, owner of London’s upscale Melogy salon and a consultant to several British men’s publications, says there is simply no substitute for a professional shave. Guastella describes a proper professional shave as close, smooth, no irritation...and no nicks."

"A world of difference" San Francisco Chronicle

"Expert barber, Carmelo Guastella, gives tips on latest facial hair trends."

"Caught by the Fuzz" Mens Health

"Carmelo Guastella is the perfect mentor for pre-wedding lessons in grooming."

"Grooms ideas" Wedding Venue and Services

"Give yourself a treat before you big day, visit Melogy for a shave and haircut with celebrity groomer Carmelo Guastella."

"Star treatment" Asiana Wedding

"La bella figura, modelled by slickly groomed Italians, an appointment includes a neck-up consultation that also takes into account any shaving issues."

"The seven best places for a decent haircut" Arena

"Carmelo Guastella gives style advice for James Blunt."

"If I was your girlfriend" Tara Newley Daily Mail

"The salon mixes classic Sicilian grooming rituals with modern innovations, to give the British men la bella figura."

Salon Business

"He massages a shaving oil of his own preparation, it's undoubtely the finest shave I’ve ever had. Indeed, it may be the finest shave anyone has ever had. I'm a convert."

"Revamp your man" Chad James Health Plus

"I dispatched trusted tester Valentine Warner to Melogy to see master barber Carmelo, who got his start at nine on a soapbox in Sicily, he now makes his own shaving oil."

"Olivia Falcon is the beauty spy" Tatler

"Carmelo Guastella is a leading authority in male grooming, and answers some of man’s hairier conumdrums."

Yoga Magazine

"Stretch the skin and follow the direction", adds celebrity grooming expert’ Carmelo Guastella of Melogy.

"Beauty Q & A" Justine Knight Psycologies

2005

"The hip Sicilian barber Carmelo Guastella stresses that 'a good haircut is the DNA of good grooming."

"Business of Grooming" Financial Times

"Beauty awards judge, celebrity groomer, Carmelo Guastella."

New Women

"His haircuts grow out of the man, like Michelangelo releasing David from marble. Some call his haircuts works of art."

Financial Times magazine

"The latest of the deluxe barber’s shops is Melogy, in London’s Bloomsbury."

Arena

"Carmelo offers his services to John Redwood, the shadow minister for de-regulation."

Evening Standard

2004

"Mens grooming expert Carmelo Guastella (says) 'poor shaving technique is the root of many problems."

Professional Beauty

"'Beauty Awards' - the judges give their expert opinion."

New Woman

"Carmelo from Sicily was charming and meticulous."

Tatler

"Carmelo Guastella, a London men’s grooming expert who grew up in Italy..."

"Latin Lookers" Bill Prince Deputy Editor of GQ, in Made in Italy (Harrods Magazine).

"Carmelo Guastella at mens grooming consultants Melogy, says…"

"Cosmetics find groom to grow" Shereen Law The Journal

"Under the skilful blade of Carmelo Guastella..."

Brides

"Expert tips by Carmelo Guastella."

Arena

"A close shave. Top tips from London male grooming expert Carmelo Guastella."

The Player

"Barber Carmelo Guastella gives shaving advice."

‘The perfect shave’ Stag and Groom

"Ali G first interview as Sacha Cohen Baron. Styled by Carmelo Guastella for Melogy, photographer David Bailey."

Vanity Fair USA

"Tips from Carmelo Guastella."

"The perfect shave" GQ

2003

"My journey to perfection began in the capable hands of the barber Carmelo Guastella, who gave Sasha Cohen Baron (Ali G) his signature goatee beard."

Real Magazine

"Carmelo Guastella, the barber for Ali G and Rio Ferdinand, recommends..."

"Shaving and skincare" The Sunday Times Style Magazine

"Grooming expert Carmelo Guastella gives skin care tips."

Esquire

"According to Guastella... who created Ali G’s beard... the way to a perfect shave is..."

"In search of the perfect shave" The Sunday Times Style Magazine

"Mens grooming expert Carmelo Guastella says..."

DV8

"Shaving expert Carmelo Guastella [gives] his tips for the perfect shave."

"The perfect shave" Mens Fitness

"'Men like things to be simple' concludes mens grooming consultant Carmelo Guastella" [about Jean Paul Gaultier’s new range of make up for men]

"Dennis, your lip liner’s wonky" The Independent Review

"Celebrity male grooming expert Carmelo Guastella will give your dad the closest ever shave."

Daily Express

"Carmelo is expert in wet shaves."

High Life (British Airways)

"Top tips from London’s male grooming expert Carmelo Guastella."

"A close shave" Tantalise

"The man behind the beard, Ali G’s barber, Carmelo Guastella."

The Times

"The news that Sasha Baron Cohen - best known as Ali G - wants to become a straight actor has dismayed his barber, Carmelo Guastella, because it will almost certainly mean that he will have to dispense with his trademark facial hair."

The Sunday Telegraph

"Mens grooming expert, Carmelo Guastella, who gave Sasha Cohen Baron (Ali G) his signature goatee beard."

Nerve: radiotelevisionmagazineweb

2002

"Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, Peter Schmeichel and Gary Lineker, called in Carmelo Guastella for pre-broadcast haircuts."

Daily Express

(Article about Carmelo’s five days at the MTV Awards in Frankfurt.)

"No thanks, I would rather be a barber" Tantalise

"Carmelo Guastella, senior stylist dei vip inglesi."

Momenti di vita Locale

"Carmelo Guastella, the creator of Ali G goatee, is here in Sicily for a holiday."

"A stylist in the city" Giornale di Sicilia

"Football expert Mark Lawrenson was forced to pay off a losing bet... [his] close shave, by [Carmelo Guastella] can be seen on BBC 1’s Football Focus."

"Lawro pays for his lip" Daily Mirror

"The staff includes Carmelo, The Sicilian barber responsible for Ali G’s goatee."

Maxim fashion

"In search of a fashionable new look... I booked Carmelo... [who]... numbers Ali G and... Rio Ferdinand among his clients... [he] couldn’t have been better... lavishing all his artistry."

The Daily Telegraph

2001

"I asked my friend Carmelo Guastella, who is groomer to the stars (Steve King). After all, he has worked with some of the biggest names in showbiz and if anyone knows what a leading lady wants, it's him."

Mens Health

"Go on, pamper me: Pete has a close shave thanks to Carmelo 'beyond a doubt my face was as smooth as a baby’s bottom."

"I want what she’s having" Pete Clark Evening Standard

"Tommy Hilfiger’s barber Carmelo Guastella... gives the low down on shaving."

Daily Express

"Smooth customer: John Triggs samples a designer shave…" by Carmelo Guastella.

"Beautiful boys" John Triggs The Express

"Tips from Carmelo."

"Men’s Style and Grooming" Steve King Sunday Express

"When Carmelo, a Sicilian genius... started cutting, I began to realise just how little attention I pay to myself."

"New looks for hair- who’s a pretty boy?" Brides

"Treatment number three: wet-shave... done by Carmelo... 'I can only describe it as being stroked by a dove’s wing. After the full treatment you positively leap out of the barber’s chair, ready for the world."

Business Life (British Airways Magazine)

"‘I had one of the best haircuts in my life from a young Sicilian called Carmelo... a man of meticulous care."

"The shock of the new man" John Walsh The Independent,

"Tip: Trust your whiskers to no one other than Carmelo [for an] expert shave."

Robin Dutt The Essential London (Where Magazine)