In today’s solo episode, I share my personal reflections on the evolution and future of the How To Cut It: In The Hairdressing Industry Podcast. This marks a significant milestone as we celebrate eight years of engaging content and community building. I recount how a conversation with my family at the age of 13 changed my career path from wanting to be a train driver (yes a train driver I see you smile) to embarking on a journey in hairdressing. This pivotal …
Today’s guest Michael Gray has transitioned from working behind the salon chair to building a successful career as an editorial and special occasion hair stylist. His talent and passion have led him from styling beautiful brides to perfecting the looks of A-list celebrities on the red carpet and creating looks for hair brand campaigns. Michael's impressive achievements include being a regional finalist in the South East London Heat at The 2017 Wedding Industry Awards and winning first place at The Welsh …
This weeks episode we sit down with the highly respected Lorraine Matic, Insight Professional Education Manager with over 38 years of global experience in the hairdressing industry. Lorraine has a proven track record of designing transformative educational programs, events, and shows for top-tier corporate companies, distributors, and salon groups. In this episode, you’ll discover what it takes to grow your hairdressing skills from good to truly remarkable. Lorraine shares her expertise on various career pathways within the hair industry, focusing on the …
In this week’s episode, we are to be joined with Keith Owen, a renowned independent hair educator, as he shares his journey from the roots of hairdressing to becoming a respected figure in hair cutting education. Keith is to share some gold strategies for distinguishing yourself as an independent hair educator in a market saturated with talent. He emphasises the significance of understanding the 'why' behind hairdressing techniques and discusses the power of personal identity in education. You can expect valuable insights …
Becoming a freelance hairdresser and educator is this week’s podcast conversation with Norman Boulton—currently one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars in the hair industry. Norman, formerly a senior stylist and educator at the world famous Not Another Salon in London, recently ventured into freelance work at Glitterdoll Balayage—nestled in the vibrant heart of Highgate. We explore Norman’s decision to leave a well-known salon atmosphere and strike out on his own, a new journey of exciting opportunities and formidable challenges that lie ahead Norman discusses his recent …
This week's episode, we've got a truly inspiring episode lined up for you in collaboration with VTCT Skills! We're diving into the world of hairdressing education with Nicola Steinbach,Business Development Manager at VTCT Skills, and Marie Nieuwoudt, Group Education Manager at Cloud Nine Hair. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one! In this episode, we’re addressing some of the biggest misconceptions about hairdressing as a career. Nicola and Marie share their insights on why our profession is so much more …
In this week's episode, we're talking about the must-know hair colour trends to wow your clients with in 2025. In particular, we'll be focusing on the Wella Colour Touch Melt trend—a technique that will make your clients' hair shimmer with a seamless and lustrous look. Brought to you by our friends at Wella Professionals UK and Ireland, I'm thrilled to be joined today by Melanie Smith, a leading celebrity hair colourist at Hari's Hair and Beauty Salon in London. With over …
Welcome to How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry Podcast 2025 Kickoff! If you're wanting to learn how to grow your salon business and set your hairdressing ambitions sky-high for the year ahead? Perfect, because you're about to hit play on one of our most inspirational episodes yet! In this jam-packed episode brought to you in partnership with our friends at Wella Professionals UK & Ireland., we're thrilled to have David Campbell on the show—a titan in the world of Irish …
In this podcast episode in partnership with Wella Professionals, I sit down at Grid Studios London for a conversation with Lucan Salem—Director of HARI's salon group. Lucan will share the inspiring journey of HARI's, a salon business started in Sydney Street, Chelsea, London by his father and visionary Hari Salem in 1976. Lucan and his sister have expanded HARI's from three to five thriving salons across London in Chelsea, Notting Hill and Battersea. He stresses with us the importance of rigorous training and …
In this episode of How To Cut It, we dive deep into Grid Studios, the innovative creative space designed specifically for professionals in the hair and beauty industry. Nestled in the vibrant Old Street, London, Grid Studios fills a crucial gap in the market by offering tailor-made amenities for hairstylists, barbers, and content creators. Join me as I sit down with Grid Studios' co-founder Danny Mendoza and his talented team members, Aoife and Annie, to uncover the inspiration behind this …