Right now is the age of the hair colourist and in todays episode you're going to hear just why. Because joining me today is former British Colour Technician of The Year, Clayde Baumann, and he is going to be sharing with you his expertise and advice on how you too can smash it as hair colourist – no matter where you are based! South African born Clayde is recognised throughout the industry for his technical prowess and marked creative ability, who …
Does working as hair & make-up artist in the film industry appeal to you? Do you want to learn on what it takes to get into it? If yes, then my interview with Catherine Heys is going to be essential listening for you. Throughout this episode today we're delving deep into all the things you really need to know about when it comes to working in this side of the industry as a hair & make-up artist. With over 20 years …
Quite simply, Angelo Seminara is a hairdressing genius! Admired internationally for his imagination, skill and creative drive, I'm positively made up to have the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with one of hairdressings most captivating hairstylists of our generation; Angelo Seminara! Angelo's approach to hair is that of an artist, designer or inventor, imaginatively translating observations of the world into stunningly original shapes and colours. An avid photographer and collector of art and design books, Angelo brings a range …
Today I have a guest who's a adopted a unique mobile salon business, that offers both working lifestyle choice and freedom. Curious? Then listen in to my interview with Phil Benton, owner of Douce, a 1962 Airstream Globetrotter trailer travelling it's way around Cambridge and London. I'm a big fan of what Phil has created. This quirky silver mobile cabin houses two chairs and is open from dawn to dusk. Regularly pitching up at festivals, craft fairs, pub car parks and …
We all know how important it is to create engaging and effective social media posts. But hey … how many of us are achieving this? In today's episode I'm super stoked to chat to Estelle Oliveri of Hairpin Digital, who's going to debunk the Do's and Don'ts of creating that great social media post that talks directly to your clients. Estelle created Hairpin Digital to fill the need for different industry bubbles to crossover and form these necessary connections. She believes that in every industry, people …
This is an enjoyable one! I'm sitting down for a conversation with Carolyn Newman, a renowned global hair colour expert. Today we are going to learn all about Carolyn's successful career story to date, and her next stage working as a freelance colourist and educator. Educating customers and hairdressers around the globe with her latest colouring techniques, Carolyn is revered for combining superb technical and creative skills to create the ultimate colourist. Known for her inspiring contemporary colour and enthusiastic presentation …
I'm a huge fan of how live streaming has enabled us to a fast and powerful way to connect with others in real time. In this episode today, we are going to hear from the founder of Hairdressing Live, Paul Davey, on how he's leveraged this use of technology to revolutionise the way we can now get our fix of hairdressing education by bringing you some of the most influential names in the business to educate you wherever you are …
Today's episode is all about Schwarzkopf Professional's Shaping Futures – an initiative to help socially disadvantage young people to learn the craft of hairdressing and earn a living. And who better to talk about this than it's ambassador, Janet Maitland. Janet is the managing director of Janet Maitland Hair Excellence, heading up three salons in the North East of England. Janet divides her time between running the buisness and her other two loves; education and charity work. I've so much respect …
Some of my favourites stories from the How To Cut It Podcast are those visionary in their approach to new ideas, and are willing to challenge the traditional methods of the Hairdressing Industry. Today's guest has done exactly this. She's Skyler McDonald and is the creator and owner of Skyler London – an innovative colour 'only' concept salon that's the talk of the town! Skyler is regarded by many as a creative genius. A former Creative Director of the Seanhanna salon group, …
Do you have a favourite How To Cut It Podcast show of 2017? In this bonus episode I'll be looking back to a selection of interviews that I had the pleasure to bring to you in 2017. Since launching the How To Cut It Podcast Show back in March 2017, I've had a serious blast interviewing 32 top guests from across the hairdressing and barbering industry–each one sharing their brilliant Insights, Inspirations and Information with us all. Today, I'm bringing you 10 …