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Artist/Educator

Matt Swinney

@matt.swinney

RUSK

Global Creative Director

Immersed in the industry at a young age with two stylist parents, Matt honed his skills at the Aveda institute in 1997. Opening Evolution in 2002 with Mike Dahl, he launched his career to a whole new level. When Matt is not behind the chair at Evolution he is traveling throughout the United States, Europe and South America styling for large symposiums, photo shoots and runway shows. He specializes in fashion cuts, fashion colors and providing the best possible cuts and colors for you and your lifestyle; Matt is excited to be the Global Creative Director for RUSK!

Awards History

#ONESHOT Finalist Record

17 entries
2026
8 Entries

Styling Collection Entry 1

Matt Swinney - Styling Collection Entry 1 Top 25
Matt Swinney - Styling Collection Entry 1 Top 25
Matt Swinney - Styling Collection Entry 1 Top 25

Styling Shot

Matt Swinney - Styling Shot Top 50

Editorial Collection Entry 1

Matt Swinney - Editorial Collection Entry 1 Top 25
Matt Swinney - Editorial Collection Entry 1 Top 25
Matt Swinney - Editorial Collection Entry 1 Top 25

Editorial Shot

Matt Swinney - Editorial Shot Top 50
2025
8 Entries

Haircut Shot

Matt Swinney - Haircut Shot Top 5

Haircut Collection

Matt Swinney - Haircut Collection Top 5
Matt Swinney - Haircut Collection Top 5
Matt Swinney - Haircut Collection Top 5

Editorial Collection

Matt Swinney - Editorial Collection Top 25
Matt Swinney - Editorial Collection Top 25
Matt Swinney - Editorial Collection Top 25

Editorial Shot

Matt Swinney - Editorial Shot Top 50
2024
1 Entry

Avant Garde Shot⁠⁠⁠⁠

Matt Swinney - Avant Garde Shot⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5
Editorial

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Written by BTC editors — Matt Swinney is featured as a credited artist or subject, not the author.

Reviews are submitted by students enrolled in courses where Matt Swinney serves as an educator on BTC University — they reflect the teaching and educational experience, not salon services.

5.0
386 reviews

Student Reviews

BTC University · Jul 2026
Johana Guerrero
BTC University · Jul 2026
Amelia Du plooy
BTC University · May 2026
Mariana Vasquez de Velasco
BTC University · Mar 2026
Debora Ton
BTC University · Mar 2026
Rebekah Emerson
BTC University · Mar 2026
Olivia Adams
BTC University · Mar 2026
Crystal Riddle
BTC University · Mar 2026

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Tandy Nelson
BTC University · Mar 2026
Nicole Raptaplous
BTC University · Mar 2026
jessie siciliano
BTC University · Mar 2026
Bianca Baker
BTC University · Mar 2026
Trish Maguire
BTC University · Mar 2026
Lucy Robson
BTC University · Feb 2026
Liza Formilan
BTC University · Oct 2025

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Lucia Zafar
BTC University · Oct 2025
Kristen Bell
BTC University · Jul 2025
Cynthia F
BTC University · Jul 2025
Suzanne Koren
BTC University · Jul 2025
Josh Pelyea
BTC University · Jun 2025
Northeast Salons Inc Suzann Philo

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