Celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas joins the How To Cut It podcast in this blockbuster episode! From his early days in hairdressing to becoming a well-known TV personality (BBC1’s One Show), Instagram influencer (@mdlondon), and the partner of Davina McCall (co-host of the Making The Cut podcast), Michael’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

We explore his career-defining moments, including the controversial advice he gave on The One Show during lockdown that led to industry backlash, lost brand contracts, death threats, and an Ofcom investigation. Despite this, Michael continued to build on his true passion of helping people feel their best by becoming the leading hair care consumer-focused hairdresser, building his award-winning mdlonondon styling tools brand, sharing expert insights on his Instagram lives with his 236K Instagram loyal legion of followers, and inspiring consumers to look and feel their very best with their hair.

This raw, candid conversation highlights resilience, risk-taking, hard work, and why Michael believes bridging the gap between hairdressers and consumers is vital for the industry. Whether you’re a hairdresser seeking inspiration or just curious about his story, this episode is packed with lessons and powerful takeaways.

Don’t miss it!

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Today’s Guest

Renowned hair expert Michael Douglas has been in the industry for over 35 years, from salon sessions to sharing education at Wella and L’Oreal, from hair styling on international catwalks with the world’s most famous supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss to TV and film work with Jonny Depp and Gwyneth Paltrow. Michael moved through the fashion week calendar and film circuits year on year as a go to name for styling before embarking on editorial shoots for the likes of Vogue and Marie Claire, alongside styling his celebrity clients including Davina McCall and working on global campaigns for famous beauty houses such as Garnier. Michael has taken his wealth of knowledge and experience to become a TV and social media expert for hair, appearing on The One Show and This Morning. Today, with his award-winning hair tool range at mdlondon, and his straight-talking, practical haircare tips on Instagram, he continues to encourage people to achieve great looking hair every day.

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