Mario Mesaric

Mario Mesaric is the kind of cutter other cutters study. Based in Zagreb, Croatia, he co-leads ZGAT / IM.academy, where he helps hairstylists around the world rebuild their foundations in precision cutting—then bend the rules with intention. His work lives in that sweet spot where geometry meets emotion: sharp bobs, meticulous undercuts, and shapes that feel architectural but still move like real hair.

As Creative Director of ZGAT, Mario has spent years teaching internationally, from collaborations with Federico Advanced in California to advanced courses and study-abroad programs in Zagreb. Stylists travel to learn his signature approach: “slow is smooth and smooth is precision,” a philosophy that turns everyday salon cuts into ongoing technical training. His classes break down scissor positioning, body posture, and sectioning so that complex shapes become repeatable systems behind the chair—not just stage tricks.

Mario coaches both independent stylists and salon teams who are hungry for discipline, clean lines, and a deeper understanding of shape. Whether through in-person academies, international collaborations, or digital content, he invites hairdressers to slow down, refine their craft, and let technique and feeling work together. For stylists who want their cuts to look as precise in real life as they do on Instagram, Mario is a guide worth following.