Born and raised in beloved West London, David began cutting hair at a young age to earn extra pocket money, quickly discovering a newfound skill and passion. At 16, he left school to complete a salon hairdressing apprenticeship, where he honed his technique and style and discovered a passion for session work. He went on to spend the next five years assisting leading hair stylists Guido Palau and Didier Malige, and became first assistant to Anthony Turner.