How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry
The UK & Irelands No 1 podcast show for the hair industry – giving the insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level.
Episodes
In today's episode of the How to Cut It podcast, I dive into a conversation with Dylan McConnachie – 3 times finalist for the coveted British Hairdressing Awards 'Avant Garde Hairdresser of The Year' and former contestant of Channel 4's Big Blowout series.
Dylan is to shed light on the significance of why it's important for him to find industry recognition, validation, and approval. I explore Dylan's quest for professional acclaim...
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April 8, 2024 • 76 mins
Join us on this week's episode of HTCI as we dive into the depths of Session Styling with Adam Garland. Adam is a renowned session stylist recognised for his innovative approach in the field of backstage hair styling education
In our conversation, Adam is to lay bare his tumultuous path to success, marked by personal challenges, including overcoming drug addiction and navigating life with a disability. His raw and candid account i...
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April 2, 2024 • 39 mins
Today we kick off a new HTCI series titled "Meet The Brand".
In this series, we get to explore the products, uncover the stories, delve into the vision, and discover everything in between to industry-leading and up & coming hair care brands. Get an exclusive look into what makes them unique and successful.
First up in this series is Quif Hair. A colour brand who's mission is to develop a line of professional hairdressing products...
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In this episode of the How To Cut It podcast, we are joined by the incredibly talented Melissa Timperley, a rising star in the hairdressing industry. Melissa is the founder of the renowned Melissa Timperley Salons in Manchester's Northern Quarter and the brains behind MT Masterclass and the MT Masterclass App.
As a multi award winning hairstylist, Melissa's extensive experience and passion for education have led her to develop a r...
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March 11, 2024 • 75 mins
Today we have the pleasure of hosting Chloe Swift, a leading name in the world of hair content creation. In this episode, we are diving into the exciting and emerging career pathway of a Content Hair Creator.
With over 550,000 followers across her 3 main platforms, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and currently holding the #1 ranking in the National Hair & Beauty Federation’s Top 100 Hair & Beauty Influencer Index of 2023, Chlöe tak...
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February 28, 2024 • 64 mins
Todays episode we are joined by Rae Palmer, founder of WeLove Community and Education. Rae brings a fresh perspective to the hairdressing industry, emphasising holistic education and caring for hair pros. From her award-winning days at the British Hairdressing Awards to founding WeLove, Rae shares her inspiring journey and experiences.
The conversation delves into the origins of WeLove as a salon concept, the challenges Rae faced,...
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February 20, 2024 • 55 mins
In this episode of How To Cut It podcast, we are joined once again by Lacey Hunter-Felton, co-founder of Hunter Collective. Theres been some changes since we last spoke in 2018, and today she takes us that journey that has seen impact and growth of her members co-working spaces for freelancers in the hair and beauty industry.
We're are to delve into the dynamic world of co-working spaces and freelancers within the hairdressing ind...
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February 12, 2024 • 45 mins
Todays podcast I'm joined by the unstoppable Claire Martin aka cLHAIR. With over a decade of experience under her belt, Claire's impact on both the Caucasian and Afro hair markets has been 'standing ovation' worthy. She's won awards in textured hair and reached the finals of E4's "The Big Blow Out" TV series, all while sharing her knowledge as an educator and becoming a Redken Brand advocate.
In this conversation, Claire talks abo...
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February 5, 2024 • 52 mins
In this episode we delve into the world of PR with special guests Sharon Brigden and Laura Craik from SLBPR. In this episode, Sharon and Laura are here to debunk common misconceptions surrounding PR in the hair industry and provide valuable insights to help you navigate the PR landscape.
One of the key takeaways from their conversation is the importance of building a strong reputation and authentic connections in the hair industry...
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January 22, 2024 • 62 mins
Welcome to this weeks episode of the How To Cut It podcast! In today's conversation, I'm thrilled to be joined by colour and hair science educator, Samantha Blues.
We're stepping out of our comfort zone and delving into the unique world of the 'How To Cut It Platform'.
You see, this episode is not about your typical Facebook groups or online hair communities. No, no, no. This is something special. 'How To Cut It Platform' offers ...
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January 15, 2024 • 54 mins
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Phil Jackson, founder of Build Your Salon, to explore the keys to building a successful salon business with profit-boosting memberships.
Phil dives into the importance of aligning your business with your goals and values. Described as the 'Queen of Memberships', Phil shares his expertise on implementing effective membership programs. Stuff like addressing challenges that can arise in mem...
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In this episode of the How To Cut It Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Ruth Lundstrum about one of the most crucial aspects of freelancing: pricing. We dive into a discussion about the challenges that freelancers face when determining their pricing and the true value they bring to the industry.
During our conversation, we uncover the common issues surrounding lowering prices and the importance of justifying costs. We a...
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December 18, 2023 • 46 mins
In this episode, we interview Steven Buzassy, a highly respected hairstylist and educator based in Hungary who has a large following of loyal fans from around the world. We discuss how his family history in the industry was his calling into hairdressing (particularly education), his unique approach to education, and his visionary plans for the future.
Our conversation kicks-off learning about Steven's background and the vibrant Hu...
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December 11, 2023 • 64 mins
For today episode we are joined by Hair Salons Business Expert and Chairman of the Hair & Barber Council, David Drew.
As a fully accredited qualified performance coach of substantial standing in UK hairdressing, David’s coaching philosophy is simple: He delivers up-beat service performance seminars and better-business courses designed to motivate & have all hairstylists & salon teams inspired fired-up and ready to return to their ...
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December 4, 2023 • 56 mins
Buckle up because today's episode is a rollercoaster ride with celebrity, session stylist and TV Hair Expert, Vicki Lord.
In this riveting episode, Vicki bares it all, recounting the highs and lows of her journey, from the closing of her salon business during COVID to her comeback trail. But the narrative doesn't conclude there—brace yourself for an intimate exploration of Vicki's personal realm, learning about her courageous jour...
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November 27, 2023 • 58 mins
In today's episode, we are bringing back on to the podcast the incredible Heather Robertson, a world-renowned hairstylist with 30 years of experience and founder of HRHair Education.
Heather was last on the HTCI podcast back in 2020, and today we are to delve into her multi-level approach to her solo hairdressing and education business. She will be sharing how she manages and navigates her a solo career, whilst learning how, if po...
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November 13, 2023 • 45 mins
For the final episode of our collaborative podcast series with Denman Professional, I'm sitting down for a conversation with the iconic British barber, Mike Taylor. From launching his first barbershop in Newbury at the age of 20 to spearheading the renowned Bonds barbershop chain and three training academies, Mike's journey is nothing short of inspiring.
As the founder of the British Barbers Association and the UK's first barberin...
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November 7, 2023 • 43 mins
In this episode Im delighted to bring back onto the podcast the iconic and renowned hairdresser known for her sustainable and artistic approach, Anne Veck.
Anne is back on the show to update us on her new happenings and she reveals her insights on managing thoughts and cultivating a positive mindset, highlighting the importance of challenging negative beliefs and not comparing ourselves to others
We explore the concept of self-ta...
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October 30, 2023 • 54 mins
In this episode, we catch up with Patrick Marrow, owner of the Whitworth Street Creative Studio Group. I want to learn how HiveMCR evolved during the pandemic to become a new membership-driven business that empowers freelancers. Was there a particular moment that Patrick knew when it was time to make a change?
With a shift in people's preferences to how they want to work after the second lockdown, there was a realisation that led ...
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October 23, 2023 • 45 mins
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 crisi...
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