Back in June 2020 we launched 'The Hair Show' on Facebook live. A live stream talk show dedicated to the everyday hairdresser, the weekly show is hosted by myself, Georgia Bell and Jordanna Cobella. Each week our community gathers online to interact and debate together on big hair industry topics that really matters to them. This live and straight talking show was a big dream of both mine and co-producer Dan Thomas. And today we're giving it to you as a …
When some of the worlds greatest hair educators are mentioned, todays very special guest Mark Hayes is often one of them named. International Creative Director of the iconic Sassoon brand, Mark Hayes has inspired hairdressers around the world for over 40 years with his coaching and teaching. And today we’re to get a privileged insight into his story, going right back to when Mark began his love affair with hair in 1977 as he started out as an apprentice at the busy Sassoon London Salon on …
Confidence is the big hook of todays episode. More should I say, giving your team the confidence to know how good they really are, so that they can consistently deliver workshop quality hair on salon appointment time. When it comes to giving your team that confidence, you need a inspiring leader to steer the ship correctly to it's dock. And on this episode of the podcast, we're speaking with a truly inspirational leader. His name is Niall Colgan of Niall Colgan Hairdressing …
If you want to get your hair work out there in 2020, then you need to 'Go Live'. But heres the thing: for many of us the thought of going live strikes the fear of life out of us. For todays guest Sheree Thompson this is exactly what she had to overcome, too. By stepping in front of the camera and hitting the 'Go Live' button, salon owner and bridal hair specialist Sheree went against all her natural nerves by doing …
Meaningful connections can offer support and guidance amongst your peers. This is why the rise of Facebook Group communities are playing a huge role for many of us right now. In todays episode you'll be learning why belonging to such communities can offer you these things as well a providing the opportunity to shine within them. Joining me for this conversation is Andrew Dunne, one the worlds most respected hair colourists, creator and admin of the Facebook Group 'Wella Professionals Global …
What does it take to become a successful YouTube hairdresser? Well this is what we are to learn about in todays episode as we are joined by the UK's leading YouTube hairdresser, James Atkinson (aka The Life of Hair). Currently with 30K subscribers and over one million downloads, it's fair to say James knows a thing or two when it comes to finding success on YouTube. And today he's going to share that journey with us all. I'm sure it will motivate …
I couldn't be more excited to finally share this episode. Today's 'How To Cut It' episode is my big reveal of our members Patreon Fan Club that I have been working towards launching for the better part of a year and half now. But why and what is the How To Cut It Patreon Fan Club you may ask? Today I'm going be talking to you about this exciting monthly member fan club and why having your support of the podcast …
Today's guest Emil McMahon says,"I don't believe hairdressers should sell anything." Curious? I want you to learn from this conversation with Emil that to retail successfully in 2020 is not giving hard sales that you're uncomfortable with, but more on how you need to be educating your clients on the products that you are using and why. This is part of a great salon service that your clients both want and expect in 2020. Drawing on his personal experiences, salon business and …
Be honest with me here. Have you ever been guilty of saying 'I'm just a hairdresser'? Well let me tell you that you're not just a hairdresser. You're so much more! Many of us including myself and today's guest, Kai Wan, have at times all been guilty of saying this. Today I'll be chatting with Kai on why we should value being a hairdresser, but not for the reasons of being an award-winning, educator, influencer, social media guru or anything else …