In todays interview we discuss what it takes to building a successful local hairdressing business away from a city centre location. Joining me for this conversation is Rick Roberts, salon owner of Rick Roberts Hair & Beauty salon, in the Market Town of Beverly, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Rick’s learned a thing or two about starting a new salon business from his experiences. He will share with you so many of these lessons he's learned in opening up his business, including …
If you have a desire to one day setting up your own hair product label then today’s episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Jez Barnett, the co-founder and Managing Director of KeraStraight and INNOluxe, two niche hair product brands that have gone global. You’ll hear how a journey to creating the KeraSraight brand grew out of when Jez looked to find a solution to fixing a problem when it came to being supplied with a Keratin treatment for his …
I’m super buzzed to bring you the very first edition of Showcasing The Young Guns of Hair, a series dedicated to putting the spotlight on hairdressings most exciting and innovative rising stars. Joining me for this edition is Frazer Wallace of Seanhanna Salons, London, a hairstylist steadily climbing his way up the industry ladder, seeing him become a key member of the Seanhanna Creative team and most recently nominated as a Newcomer of the Year finalist at the prestigious British Hairdressing …
Planning education that’s inspiring, relevant and engaging is crucial to developing stylists skills, but there’s a big major shift currently happening within the hair industry.. Joining me in this episode is the head of global education for ghd Jo Robertson. With more than 25 years of experience as a salon owner, plus her experience as a key member of the ghd styling team at ghd campaign shoots and fashion week, Jo knows precisely how to adapt to this emerging shift. Today, …
I’m thrilled to welcome Zoe Irwin onto the podcast to talk about her career as Creative Ambassador for GHD, along with being one of the leading ladies of session styling. In this episode, Zoe’s offers up her advice on how continual studying in fashion journalism and trend forecasting has been vital in helping her to grow and develop a varied and unbelievably exciting career in hairdressing. Zoe has worked with many of the world’s top brands, magazines and hairdressing businesses. With …
Icon, legend, innovator. These are just a few of the words that describes today’s very special guest, and that’s why I’m beyond thrilled to welcome onto the show one of hairdressings greatest ever names: Trevor Sorbie. Trevor Sorbie’s name is synonymous with pioneering hairdressing throughout the industry and around the world. From barbershop to Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE, he is the hair stylist who has won more awards than any other. Having worked with Vidal Sassoon himself, he in …
This week, I’m delighted to welcome my very first overseas guest– leading Australian hair manipulator Shaun McGrath Wiggery– to learn about the epic wig work that he creates using recyclable waste. Quite simply, Shaun creates jaw-dropping avant-garde innovations. He blurs the line between hairdressing, instillation and sculptural, and is making a stir in the worlds of fashion, art, and of course, hair. The growing focus for Shaun is in sustainable hair work, taking recycled waste from the salon floor to aid …
Today’s episode stars an Irish barbering legend! Joining me is Johnny (The BaBa) Shanahan – founder of Barber Barber UK. Barber Barber is the fastest growing retail brand in the United Kingdom, and today Johnny will be sharing his barbering journey to this and beyond. From the age of 13, Jonny knew the Barbershop was the place for him. Motivated by the support of his Grandfather, the love of the barbershop quickly took over his life, learning the tricks of the …
Sometimes, in our lives we find our true purpose, our true journey to something greater. Well, today’s guest has truly found his: He’s founded the totally awesome The Lions Barber Collective, and is here today to share with us the inspirational story behind it. Tom Chapman is a leading barber, salon owner and founder of The Lions Barber Collective – an international collection of top barbers which have come together to help raise awareness for the prevention of suicide. Started in …
Barbering is massive right now. But how do you make it massive in it? As our shows very first barbering guru, I’ve invited the brilliant Kevin Luchmun here today to give you inspiration on how you can hustle your way to success in barbering and mens hairdressing. An award-winning self taught barber and photographer, Kevin knows exactly on what it takes to get to the top of the barbering industry. In today’s episode you’ll hear his stories to becoming a former …