I'm so excited for this episode. We are covering a subject I wish I could have heard myself when I first started out I’m my hairdressing career. Because today I’m talking with International Celebrity Hair and Make-Up artist, Kevin Fortune, on how to work in the art of Session Hair Styling Across Fashion, Red Carpet, Film & TV. As the co-founder of the Kevin Fortune Hair Styling Academy in London’s West End, he seriously knows his stuff when it comes …
We all need to charge our worth. But lets be honest here, how many of you really are? This topic is to be the centrepiece of my conversation today with Maddi Cook of Boss Your Salon. Maddi is somebody I got to know over lockdown, and eversince I have become seriously impressed by. Because in getting to know Maddi, I've got to see how she is a mentor on a mission – teaching our industry how to stop winging it, …
This past week I interviewed David Kinigson, who is an amazing haircutter based in the America with great heritage in the industry. David has worked closely with great names at the Vidal Sassoon Fifth Avenue Salon, New York in the 1970's and Vidal Sassoon himself contributed to David's iconic publication, The Hairctter's Handbook. David was once described as the most famous hairdresser you've never heard of. This made me smile lots. David is one of the founding members of the Intercoiffure North …
Today we're to get the inside story from how 5 x Australian Session Stylist of the Year, Richard Kavanagh, has created a hairdressing career full of 'pinch me' moments. What started out for Richard as relatively modest beginnings in hairdressing, quickly became a career full of exciting pathways and life-changing opportunities. Learning how this happened to a school kid who originally wanted to be a biochemist is a fascinating and inspiring listen. It's a story packed full of 'goosebump' happenings that …
Robert Lobetta joined us back in Episode 200 and it was an incredible honour for me to interview one of hairdressings greatest and most respected names of all time. It was a fascinating listen as we got a better understanding of who Robert Lobetta is, and everything that he stands for in hairdressing. And today I'm really excited to be able to bring you all Part 2 of this conversation – it has some seriously visionary ideas from Robert. We will get to …
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 …