Can a hairdresser and brand truly serve both consumers and the industry? That’s the hook of this episode—and the focus of our follow-up to our most-downloaded podcast of 2025. Recorded live at HairCon, with renowned celebrity hairstylist and founder of mdlondon, Michael Douglas. Friend of the How To Cut It podcast, Michael Douglas is back to share why he’s returned to an industry event after building a consumer-led platform and launching mdlondon tools and styling products. He argues there’s no real divide between “professional” and “consumer” because it’s the same client, …
Still guessing your prices? If you’re a freelance hairdresser or salon owner who feels guilty raising rates, this episode is your permission slip—and your plan. In this How To Cut It panel, Georgia Bell, Ruth Lundstrum (Freelance Suite), Samantha Toogood, and Samantha Blues reveal why hair pros undercharge and how to price with confidence. We strip emotion from money, swap rigid menus for bespoke, hair-type packages, and build pricing that covers wages, tax/VAT, profit, pensions, sick pay, education, and cancellations. Ruth …
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A must listen for any hairdressers out there. Very inspiring stuff
@joereynoldshairThese podcasts are epic
@nineteeneighty7I enjoy and am excited about hearing the amazing people you talk to and how they started. It gives me so much courage to make that choice too
@lu11111Very inspiring and really enjoyable. It’s really made me think that if you work hard enough you’ll make opportunities for yourself
@neiloconnellLove what you’re doing with these podcasts
@jameswhitehairGreat work on the podcasts, some amazing people. Can’t wait for more
@patricemarrowBeen waiting for a podcast series like this. It’s amazing hearing the stories of the heroes of our industry, and coming from South Africa it’s hard to come by such knowledge and inspirational stories
@guydoeshairAs a gents barber, it’s been an invaluable resource for myself
@_a_middletonHow To Cut It podcast are the absolute bomb
@mouseybrowneTo listen to so many amazing guests is invaluable, and given me a much needed boost and energy to really take and do what I need to do
@shirleymouseAbsolutely loving listening to this podcast.. so informative
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