Perhaps hairdressing wasn't a natural career choice for you. Well, for a lot of us that can be the case, and I include myself in that list. The same can be the said for todays guest, Dexter Dapper, International Artistic Director for Toni&Guy/Label M. It was after a conversation with group of friends in a local pub that the idea of hairdressing could be a great career match for him. A big lover of music and fashion there was so …
Back in December 2020, we spoke with leading session stylist Anna Chapman, Founder and Creative Director of beauty online store Session Kit, about her journey to becoming a leading global session stylist. And we talked about her insights in this world of fashion, something that we held back exclusively for our Patreon's premium 'Xtra Show' podcast. Until now!! Today I'm to reveal that conversation with you, where I learned more from Anna on her life of being a leading session stylist. This …
Think about a lasting legacy that you would like pass from one generation to the next. Now imagine the impact that your legacy will have on others. Pretty special, right? Well, today's guest, Presley Poe, is doing exactly that – giving back to make a difference that lasts. Presley Poe is an established hairstylist and one of the world’s top colourists and platform artists. As a platform artist, brand educator, BTC One Shot winner, and 18+ year Master Cut + Colourist. She has learned …
Coming out as gay can be a very difficult process. Thats why today we will be learning how hair colourist at the award winning Ishoka in Scotland, Justin Mackland , went about this very difficult process of telling his family and friends, whilst also dealing with the confusion of recognising his feelings as a young gay man. Inspired by the announcement our How To Cut It presents, 'The Hair Show: Unleashed' live event in Londons Kings Cross on Sunday October 17th 2021 …
Becoming the owner of a franchised TONI&GUY salon was something that I considered in my early hairdressing career. And I was not alone! One of the biggest hair brands in the world, many hairdressers and non-hairdressers have gone on to successfully open up their own franchised TONI&GUY salons. Just like our guest today, Dette Cliff, who is the successful salon owner of TONI&GUY Broadbeach on the Gold Coast of Australia. Today we will be hearing her story and experiences that …
What does it take to start a new life working as hairdressers in Australia? Thats what I'm curious to learn all about in todays episode, as I know that from the many messages I receive from you all, a big number of you are interested in exploring the opportunities of taking your hairdressing skills Down Under. Whether you're considering working as a hairdresser in Australia as a permanent thing or just for some timeout travelling, then this podcast is a must listen for you! …
If your hair salon website has been neglected in recent years, then this podcast episode is for you. Thats because we are talking why having an active, functional and well designed website with great SEO will greatly improve your websites Google search rankings. All resulting in growing you hairdressing business and attracting new team members. I'm sure none of you wouldn't want to turn that down...Right? To help us understand creating a successful hair salon website and more, I'm joined by …
Welcome to Part 2 of our podcast special, Greatest Ever Hair Team. In the episode we will continue to compile this team of hairdressing greats with a sprinkling of rising stars, too. Once more to help me select these names to join this exsclusive team, will be four of our How To Cut It Patreon members. They are co-founder of Innoluxe and Kerastraight Jez Barnett, Mustafa Hassan of The Studio Hair Salon, Sarah Dawes of Sarah Dawes Education and Lea Shaw …
I love a niche, because if you try to cater to everyone you can get lost in the noise of many and your message won't speak to anyone. So, it's important you have a targeted niche market and speak to a customer or client in a certain way which they can really relate to. And that's what todays guest, Hayley Jepson, has done. In my conversation with Hayley, we get to hear how she recognised that many hairdressers and salon owners were feeling stressed, …