I'm joined in this episode by award-winning hairdresser and businessman, Phil Smith – the proud owner of Be Gorgeous product haircare range and Smith Salon England. Today Phil is going to share with you the realities of what it's like to being the owner of 28 Toni & Guy global salons and a hairdresser at the top of their game – warts and all! An open and honest guy, I really enjoyed Phil's candid conversation of his story in hairdressing. As someone …
Creating a unique niche, story and voice could set you apart to become an influencer within the hairdressing space. Curious to know more, then I can't recommend highly enough listening in to todays episode. Because joining me to shed light on this fascinating subject, is one of the most respected and leading PR's and Consultant's from the hair and beauty industry - Naomi Scroggins of Headonic PR. Working with top session and industry talent, Naomi knows a thing or two when it …
Becoming a newly qualified hairstylist is a BIG deal! But becoming a new qualified hairstylist at one of the hottest salon names in hairdressing right now, is an even BIGGER deal! To share this moment I've Tegan Robertson aka 'The Totally Tropical Dream Queen' on the show today, who has recently done just that – successfully completing her training apprenticeship under the guidance of leading hairdresser, Sophia Hilton at 'Not Another Salon'. A perfect role model for young people starting out in their …
John Spanton is the Creative Colour Director and Technical Education for Trevor Sorbie International. But what does it take to hold a position of this prestige and importance? Well, this exactly what we're about to find out in today's podcast. John role means he’s the leading creative force behind the colour output for the world renowned Trevor Sorbie Artistic Team and their growing number of International Salons. With his down to earth attitude and strong work ethic have rewarded him with …
At just 15 years of age, Adam Winwood aka Hair by Adam is smashing it on Instagram with his beautiful hair updos! Part of a new generation of hairdressings social media sensations, Adam has been creating both a massive following and generating bags of likes on his @hairbyadam Instagram page. In today's Showcasing The Young Guns of Hair (Edition 3) episode we're going to learn how Adam has become the social media star that he is, and why he's being labelled …
Errol Douglas MBE is industry gold, FACT!! One of hairdressings most loved and respected names, Errol's journey from growing up on the tough streets of London's East End, to being presented with an MBE by HM The Queen in 2008 is truly an epic one! Today I'm honoured to be in the company of this inspirational man and to hear in his own words his untold story. Globally recognised as an ultimate artisan within the hairdressing industry, Errol is renowned for …
This is a first for the How To Cut It Podcast series! An interview with a Fashion Stylist! Joining me for this conversation is Magdalena Jacobs – a leading London based Fashion Stylist, to learn more on what this role involves and the importance it plays when it comes to clothes styling for both hairdressing photoshoots and shows. Magdalena's journey to becoming a Fashion Stylist began after leaving her native Poland to pursue her dream of becoming a Fashion Stylist. London …
Todays guest is an expert in all things Afro, Curl and Texture. Her name is Michelle Thompson, a multi award winning hairdresser, who's widely regarded as one the most talented textured hairstylist in Europe! Michelle's here to talk about her story and give us fantastic insights into the diverse hair type of Afro, Curl and Textured hairdressing. Today we're talking all about Afro, Curl and Textured hair, but also how you could learn to become equipped in providing this niche service …
YAY! Many of you regular listeners will know that todays show is the 50th episode of the How To Cut It Podcast . So to celebrate this landmark occasion I've got something different for you. I'm literally handing my hosts chair and microphone over to hair educator and good industry friend of mine James Atkinson to interview, me, Dom Lehane! Creative Director at North Laine Hair Co, Brighton, I got to know James when he became a pioneer performer of HairClubLive's #OpenChairNight. …