I can’t believe we’re here: Episode 100! This is off the scale! In March of 2017, my first episode of the 'How Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry' podcast went live. Just me, the microphone and you, I officially announced the launch of the show. Boy, I was apprehensive but equally excited to this new journey and all the weekly guests I was going interview to share their incredible insights, inspirations and information with us all. After my first interview with the …
Today I'm in the company of a very very special hairdresser, Mitch Chalmers! Mitch was left paralysed from the chest down following a motocross accident in 2014 at the age of just 22. In an incredibly moving, touching and inspirational interview we're going to learn how through sheer determination Mitch has since retrained and pursued his dream of becoming a hairdresser. From 6 years of age, Mitch's passion was in motocross bike racing that saw him race all over the country. …
Today, I'm in the company of none other than Eugene Souleiman! One of the most influential hair stylists in the world, Eugene joins me for this Podcast Special to share his magnificent career story in hairdressing. It really is a very special listen from a very special hairdresser! A true visionary who inspires and sets the trends that other stylists follow. His sense of humour and unique way of looking at hair permeates every avant-garde style he creates. He especially thrives to …
Hooker and Young are regarded as one of the most respected, successful and loved hair duos to come out of British hairdressing. Rightly proud of their North East of England heritage, Gary Hooker and Michael Young have taken their national success and replicated it creatively on a global scale. So how did the Hooker & Young duo become one the most in demand global hairdressers over the last 28 years together ? Thats the story I want to find out about …
Today I'm speaking with an icon name from our industry and the former Sassoon UK Creative Director – Bruce Masefield. I was thrilled when Bruce reached out to me about coming on to the show to speak about his incredible time at Sassoon UK, and why he left this prestigious role to have the creative freedom to running his own salon branded business, Bruce Masefield Hair. Bruce is a hairstylist with an international reputation of the highest level, who is admired …
In this digital age it's never been a better time than now to get your hair talent out there and noticed, helping you to make a name for yourself in the industry – no matter if you're based in a remote village or small town miles away from the major fashion capitals of the world. This is what today's guest Georgia Bell has gone about doing very successfully. I'm sitting down to talk with Georgia and learn how her adventure has …
Today we're going to get an incredibly honest and sobering story on how a 1.3 million salon business successfully grew and then crashed out in the global financial recession of 2008. Joining me to share this must-listen to saga is Northern Ireland's leading hairdresser and industry icon, Paul Stafford of Stafford Hair. Like any true Hollywood Blockbuster this is a dramatic real life story of Paul's career high's and lows with an uplifting ending. It's an interview that you all …
When Jonathan first took his gentle steps into hairdressing by doing work experience in his uncles salon, he could never have imagined what a journey in hair could lead to. Years later, it has led him to his dream role – becoming a Global Brand Ambassador for a leading haircare company. This episode today with Jonathan is going to motivate you to dream big no matter what stage you're at in your hair career. Jonathan exemplifies a new generation of British …
When Jo Irving of Love Hair first found her wedding style niche of cool 'undone styles' for brides, she could have never imagined the exciting opportunities it would carve open for her. But don't think it's been an easy ride for her! Jo's here today to share why you need to have creative skills, determination and being prepared to pivot your career in a completely new direction if you're wanting to find your successful place in the world of hair. A …