Becoming a more sustainable salon business is crucial for our planet. By being a more sustainable salon business helps reduce environmental impact, minimise resource consumption, and contributes to the preservation of natural ecosystems. Failure to adopt sustainable measures can add to heightened carbon emissions, increased waste accumulation, and further degradation of natural resources, exacerbating the global environmental crisis. Todays guest Melenie Tudor, is sustainable advocate. With 40 year’s experience, Melenie Tudor has established herself as the northern powerhouse of hairdressing and …
Today we have a guest that I first got to know back in the lockdown of 2020, and now someone I class as a friend. Let me introduce you to Mustafa Hassan Mustafa is a hairdresser, salon owner and the creator behind Colour-B—an innovative modular professional colour trolley that's set to change the game of the traditional colour trolley. In this episode, Mustafa is taking us behind the journey and development of Colour-B, from his light bulb moment born out of frustration, right through …
Welcome to the HTCI podcast, proudly supported by Denman Professional, featuring Tia Gentles, the reigning Denman Stage Star winner. In the early days of HTCI, we launched a series titled 'Showcasing The Young Guns of Hair,' dedicated to spotlighting the industry's most exciting and innovative rising stars. Well, it's back! Todays guest Tia Gentles, is a senior stylist at Whisper Hair, who is undeniably a rising star in the UK hairdressing scene. Join us as we delve into her early achievements, from …
Theres a new colour trend you and your clients need to know about! From high contrast shades of blonde to cool combinations of tonal browns to dreamy romantic pastels to optimistic, bright power pops, the season’s big trend is Colour Blocking. In todays podcast we are exploring this new colour trend of Colour Blocking in collaboration with Wella Professionals. Joining me for this conversation is Wella Professionals UK & Ireland Colour and Trends ambassador, Jordanna Cobella, and Wella Account Manger, Hayley …
For this special 300th episode, Im to be joined by Georgia Bell in an episode recorded live on Facebook – a first for the HTCI podcast. Georgia first came onto the HTCI podcast back in March 2019 in an episode titled How a Small Town Hairdresser is Making a ‘BIG’ Buzz in the Industry – with Georgia Bell. It was a great episode that impressed me so much about, the then, relatively unknown Georgia Bell. We learned how Georgia's dedication to …
In this episode today Im joined by Wella Professionals UKI Senior Education Manager, Paul Fensome, and Wella Professionals Studio Leader, Katie Howarth. They're going to be sharing about the launch of the Wella Colour Higher Level Diploma, an industry first accredited degree-level education thats a major step forward in recognising the professionalism and technical acumen needed to be a true colour expert. A diploma that focuses on credibility and progressiveness in the industry, following the 70-20-10 learning principle, Katie says of it, …
Today Im to be joined by salon owner and business coach, Leah Durrant. Leah is not only a successful hairdresser and salon owner, but she also has a brilliant head for business and uses her years of knowledge, expertise and experience to support salons to fulfil their own potential. As a single mother, Leah wants to break stereotypes and show that hairdressing can be a lucrative career with the right mindset and knowledge. In 2020, during the pandemic, Leah was inundated with messages …
In this episode today, I'm thrilled to once again be joined by current British Hairdresser of the Year 2022 and Global Creative Director for TONI&GUY Cos Sakkas. Cos is passionate that we need to bring more positive awareness to the hair industry and how we can explore creative approaches to bringing more apprentices into it. Our conversation revolves around the decline in apprenticeships within the hairdressing industry and how at TONI&GUY, they have taken proactive steps to address this issue head-on. …
In this solo podcast episode, I want to share with you about HTCI PLATFORM – a brand new all-in-one community platform created just for hairdressers and barbers just like you – and why it's important for you to be a part of it The brand new HTCI PLATFORM is at the core of our mission to help hair professionals like you excel in your careers. As someone with 37 years of experience in the industry, I understand the need for different opportunities …