In this episode of the How To Cut It podcast, we are joined by the incredibly talented Melissa Timperley, a rising star in the hairdressing industry. Melissa is the founder of the renowned Melissa Timperley Salons in Manchester's Northern Quarter and the brains behind MT Masterclass and the MT Masterclass App. As a multi award winning hairstylist, Melissa's extensive experience and passion for education have led her to develop a revolutionary approach to precision cutting, which is more important than ever …
Today we have the pleasure of hosting Chloe Swift, a leading name in the world of hair content creation. In this episode, we are diving into the exciting and emerging career pathway of a Content Hair Creator. With over 550,000 followers across her 3 main platforms, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and currently holding the #1 ranking in the National Hair & Beauty Federation’s Top 100 Hair & Beauty Influencer Index of 2023, Chlöe takes us on her inspiring journey that led …
Todays episode we are joined by Rae Palmer, founder of WeLove Community and Education. Rae brings a fresh perspective to the hairdressing industry, emphasising holistic education and caring for hair pros. From her award-winning days at the British Hairdressing Awards to founding WeLove, Rae shares her inspiring journey and experiences. The conversation delves into the origins of WeLove as a salon concept, the challenges Rae faced, and the importance of collaboration over competition among hair professionals. Rae emphasises the need …
In this episode of How To Cut It podcast, we are joined once again by Lacey Hunter-Felton, co-founder of Hunter Collective. Theres been some changes since we last spoke in 2018, and today she takes us that journey that has seen impact and growth of her members co-working spaces for freelancers in the hair and beauty industry. We're are to delve into the dynamic world of co-working spaces and freelancers within the hairdressing industry. Lacey shares the challenges and triumphs experienced by …
Todays podcast I'm joined by the unstoppable Claire Martin aka cLHAIR. With over a decade of experience under her belt, Claire's impact on both the Caucasian and Afro hair markets has been 'standing ovation' worthy. She's won awards in textured hair and reached the finals of E4's "The Big Blow Out" TV series, all while sharing her knowledge as an educator and becoming a Redken Brand advocate. In this conversation, Claire talks about her mission to make the world a better place …
In this episode we delve into the world of PR with special guests Sharon Brigden and Laura Craik from SLBPR. In this episode, Sharon and Laura are here to debunk common misconceptions surrounding PR in the hair industry and provide valuable insights to help you navigate the PR landscape. One of the key takeaways from their conversation is the importance of building a strong reputation and authentic connections in the hair industry. They stress the need to tailor PR strategies based on …
Welcome to this weeks episode of the How To Cut It podcast! In today's conversation, I'm thrilled to be joined by colour and hair science educator, Samantha Blues. We're stepping out of our comfort zone and delving into the unique world of the 'How To Cut It Platform'. You see, this episode is not about your typical Facebook groups or online hair communities. No, no, no. This is something special. 'How To Cut It Platform' offers a whole new universe for hair professionals …
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Phil Jackson, founder of Build Your Salon, to explore the keys to building a successful salon business with profit-boosting memberships. Phil dives into the importance of aligning your business with your goals and values. Described as the 'Queen of Memberships', Phil shares his expertise on implementing effective membership programs. Stuff like addressing challenges that can arise in memberships and provide practical solutions to how to successfully implement them. We'll also cover essential topics …
In this episode of the How To Cut It Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Ruth Lundstrum about one of the most crucial aspects of freelancing: pricing. We dive into a discussion about the challenges that freelancers face when determining their pricing and the true value they bring to the industry. During our conversation, we uncover the common issues surrounding lowering prices and the importance of justifying costs. We also touch upon the dynamics of pricing in different areas …
In this episode, we interview Steven Buzassy, a highly respected hairstylist and educator based in Hungary who has a large following of loyal fans from around the world. We discuss how his family history in the industry was his calling into hairdressing (particularly education), his unique approach to education, and his visionary plans for the future. Our conversation kicks-off learning about Steven's background and the vibrant Hungarian hair industry. He shares his experience thats seen him become a leading global hairstylist and …