THREE Lions hairdresser and leading SMP artist Daniel Johnson is to open his first Scalp Micropigmentation studio at Ryan Giggs' Knutsford hair transplant clinic to offer an increased range of treatments to its clients.

Celebrity barber Daniel, who travelled with the England team throughout Russia 2018 and has cut Gareth Bale, Man City forward Riyad Mahrez, Man United winger Anthony Martial and grime rapper Bugzy Malone’s hair among other stars, is also a world-leading SMP expert and artist.

He will open his first SMP studio - to ink the heads of clients who wish to simulate hair growth - at the Wales manager's hair transplant clinic in September.

MHR Clinic is owned by Ryan, his friend Craig Henton and England cricket hero Michael Vaughan.

Daniel, who cut Raheem Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ashley Young, Fabian Delph and Jamie Vardy’s hair as the England team progressed to the World Cup semis, will also launch a male grooming training academy above the MHR Clinic later in the year.

MHR Clinic offers medical and surgical remedies for hair loss at Cherry Tree Farm at Rostherne on the Tatton Estate.

CEO Craig Henton opted to bring Daniel’s services to the clinic. He said: “Discussions went on hold while Daniel travelled with the team, but we were always confident we would come to an agreement after his trip to Russia.

“Daniel is a world-class scalp micropigmentation specialist who can now offer complementary services to ours through MHR Clinic.

“Scalp micropigmentation can improve the appearance of surgical and medical hair restoration, and Daniel is the best at doing it.

“His name and appeal in the male grooming world will also strengthen MHR Clinic in that marketplace. We are pleased to have him at our clinic.”

Daniel said: “I’m excited to align my male grooming brand with MHR Clinic. Scalp micropigmentation plays a role in the hair restoration service it offers.

“The privacy of the clinic’s location on the Tatton Estate is paramount for my business, which serves high profile sports stars and celebrities.

“There’s been a big shift in perception from remedy to luxury around hair restoration and the success of both these businesses proves it.

“Men are learning that hair restoration services are part of modern day male grooming. They now want real artistry in their hair and my DJ brand and MHR Clinic both offer that.”

For more details visit mhrclinic.co.uk