Behind The Mirror Podcast

We talk to the owner of the No. 1 hair pin to talk about her innovative design that changed the whole hair up industry. She’s the first ever designer to use architecture in hairdressing and we were left in awe! Can you believe she has a hair pin that retails for more than a house? Alongside a budget friendly one that we can all wear proudly. She’s adored by celebrities and even the royals! Come be...

This week, Laura and Gary are back with another round of salon stories, industry insights, and a few laughs along the way. They chat about some of the wildest client situations they’ve encountered recently, including a boyfriend who wasn’t happy with his girlfriend’s new hair colour and thought he deserved a refund! The conversation also dives into why strand testing is so important before any maj...

In this episode we meet Rae the founder of “We love Purple Hearts”. Think of this as a Michelin star but for hairdressers. Covering scary topics in the industry like the lack of regulation, people selling courses from watching a YouTube video and hairdressers who are skipping out on having insurance! Rae Palmer is not only a stylist herself, she’s regarded as one of the top 1% colourists for L’Ore...

Cash flow saviour or just another fad cost to the salon? We meet Danny from Vish who tells us what the company do. If your salon is struggling with profits, you don’t want another price increase but you want to earn more, then you might want to give this a watch! Did you know that it takes two litres of water just to flush colour down the drain! We investigate the problems of the environment cause...

We meet co owners Paula and Karen of the stunning alchemy clinic to discuss myths behind their clinic mirrors! Ever fancied some touch ups or aesthetics but were scared of coming out looking like Jackie Stalone? You’re not alone and we speak to these leasing experts to tell us how it Works and how to best find the “tweakment” that’s right for you. We could have talked for hours it was amazing to k...

We welcome Dale, the owner of Beardy Beardy multiple time SHABA winners to the studio. Dale tells us his pet hates in the salon and how his OCD means it took him two years to design the most flawless and perfect barbers! Dale took the bold move at 27 to change career and beforehand had dabbled in more careers than some folk have hot dinners! It paid off though and he found the winner showing it’s...

Join Lisa, Laura and Gary for an episode discussing all the myths surrounding “no haircut cream”. If it sounds too good to be true, that’s usually because it is! Gary saves all his clients numbers in his phone and even messages them on their birthdays. He was surprised to learn that his own mum had called him “Gary son” in her phone… Laughs as always, lies denounced and top tips from three pro sty...

In this episode, we sit down with Kirstie, a highly experienced and well established makeup artist, who brings plenty of stories from behind the scenes of the beauty world. From sharing her thoughts on a surprisingly unusual skin moisturiser to spilling the details on a memorable run in with a well known celebrity, let’s just say not all that glitters is gracious. We also dive into some truly ente...

Come join us on an episode with Karla Osbourne where she explains how she has become an expert in grey blending. If you're sick of the roots and stressed about having your hair done, you might want to tune in! It's more expensive and commitment than you might think...

We are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Eden Sassoon! We asked her on to talk about her dad Vidal Sassoon and the amazing legend that he is in the hairdressing world. Come join us for laughter, tears, Edens thoughts on what Vidal would think of today’s students and her search on finding herself as she follows the footsteps of the celebrity stylist. But she did admit… don’t open a salon when...

In this episode, we are joined by scalp and hair loss specialist Bridgeen King for a deep dive into what really works when it comes to hair health. Together, we unpack the growing trend of head spas and why, despite the hype, they are not an effective treatment for hair loss. We also discuss the benefits of using the Manta brush for stimulating hair follicle and hair growth. Bridgeen shares expert...

Lisa, Laura and Gary put Quade clothing to the test by sitting wearing bleach all over the bleach proof clothing! Does it pass the test or are they all stained?! Do you have blonde blindness?? Is your blonde never ever good enough. Is it yellow? Find out how to achieve it and get rid of the blindness!

Join us in our brand new series where we are back with a bang! Gary joins us to chat about his hatred of the mum bun… and also how he left bleach on his head for two hours 😮. Interpreting for the neds, we have Laura from Lenzie 😂 or was she wrong… coos lick or cows lick?! Lisa owns up to using an animal product on her body… weird or not?

Join Lisa and Laura, Behind The Mirror as they have a chat about some of the biggest hair myths they come across, including the question of colouring your hair during pregnancy. They separate what is true from what is just hearsay, keeping things simple and honest. They also talk about why children often start off with blonde hair that darkens over time, combining a bit of science with real salon...

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of wedding mornings? In this episode of Behind The Mirror, bridal hair specialist Laura Courtie shares some shocking wedding day stories, including one very awkward moment involving a member of the bride’s family. We also clear up common misconceptions around bridal hair pricing and explain why it costs what it does. If you have ever questioned t...

Join Lisa and Gary, while Laura has jetted off abroad, as they welcome Legally Laura to the podcast. Together, they explore single parents’ rights when travelling with children, unpack the most shocking moments from the America’s Next Top Model Netflix documentary, and tackle a thought provoking question: could Laura defend someone in court knowing they are guilty?

Lisa and Gary are joined behind the mirror by hair loss specialist Laura, who has devoted her career to delivering long lasting, high-quality solutions for individuals experiencing hair loss. Her work has a profound impact, often transforming people’s lives. They discuss both the rewarding nature of this role and the emotional challenges that can come with supporting clients through such personal...

Come meet Lyndsey, former Doctor and our health guru! Have you taken a weight loss jab and wondered why your hair is thinning? We have the answers from a former doctor. We also cover the controversy surrounding non medical professionals administering costmetic injectables! Lyndsey asks us for some hair tips on oils and we shout loudly about why cooking oil is not a good plan 🙈

Chatting all things from drag queens and divas, to silent hair appointments. Guess which one of us can’t offer that… Hairdressers and clients will appreciate the would you rather game that we played at the end! Are you guilty of being any of the people? And how do you feel about fish in the salon… 😂❤️

Come meet financial guru Thomas Marshall of KPW investments. If, like us, numbers and money in the business sometimes scare you then Thomas is here to answer questions. He covers the pros and cons in renting vs buying a commercial property. How to get the most out of your pension (Did you know you can borrow from it to buy a salon…) as well as some top tips on getting the most from your day to day...

Join us for a brand new series where Lisa and Laura kick things off with the globals and trends that it brought! We also take the time to discuss products available from supermarkets that could really put your hair in danger if you use them incorrectly… let us know what you think of our new set!!

We joined Guy Guru Gary again for a chat and covered some deep and meaningful topics! Lisa admitted how hard life was at a point and how remaining professional was very tough. Gary discussed his hatred of holiday chat and Laura expressed her love for Victoria Beecham with all three wearing “posh” t shirts over the controversy with Brooklyn. Plus some top tips on removing metal from the hair’

Come join us with Craig Boyd the current number one male colourist in Scotland as declared by SHABA. Craig opens up on his journey through losing everything during Covid to building it all from scratch. He also confesses to a romantic whilrwind from his college days… A really wonderful man who has been through so much and came out literally on top as number one! A true inspiration.

We welcomed the amazing Joanne Reid to this episode to bust any conspiracy’s and myths around the SHABA awards… Did you know that there’s another company who are often mistaken as the same thing? is it a fix? Can Jo prove it? Plus what happens when someone identifies as “they” in the women’s and men’s a categories? Watch the episode to find out…

Come join us in a really motivational episode with the wonderful Lisa Cramb. Not only is lisa a stylist, she’s a life coach and she started due to burning herself out in the salon world. Don’t be fooled into thinking this will only be interesting for the hair industry, we believe that everyone will resonate with some of the things that she said. She gives tips on how to cope with burnout. How to s...