Cutting Through The Noise

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating career journey of the iconic Australian hairstylist, Tabatha Coffey. From her early inspirations in Australia to her training and eventual move to the United States, Tabatha shares how her passion for hairdressing set the stage for international success. Known for her roles on reality tv shows such as Shear Genius, Tabathas Salon Takeover and Tabatha...

In this episode, we sit down with Sherri, a seasoned hair industry expert and solopreneur, to dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to going solo in the hairdressing world. With over 20 years in the industry and a successful solo career under her belt, Sherri shares her personal journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From setting goals to embracing a futu...

In this inspiring episode, host Hayley Mears sits down with renowned hairdressing icon, Renya Xydis, to delve into her extraordinary career that not only reached the pinnacle of success but remains at the forefront of the industry. Renya shares insights from her early days, her rise to prominence, and how she continues to shape and innovate in the world of hairdressing and shares her latest educat...

In this episode, Hayley Mears sits down with Chetan Mongia, the director of Vision Blonde salon in Melbourne, to discuss the challenges and rewards of managing a salon and building a brand. Chetan shares his professional journey, from his early days in New Zealand to working with global fashion brands and participating in high-profile fashion events like New York Fashion Week. Chetan opens up abou...

Hayley Mears leads an insightful discussion with Raphael Veron the founder of Muse Avenue. Raphael shares his journey in the hairdressing industry from the national manager of the Frank Provost group to entrepreneur and start-up founder. This podcast episode explores the development of Muse Avenue, an innovative platform transforming how hair and beauty professionals connect and collaborate. The c...

In this episode of the Cutting Through The Noise podcast, Hayley Mears sits down with Cecilie Torvik, the visionary founder behind the luxurious new Norwegian hair care line, Manda of Scandinavia. Cecilie opens up about her inspiring career path, from working as a hairdresser to becoming a distributor and finally a product founder. As Manda of Scandinavia prepares to make its debut in the Australi...

In this episode Grace shares her hairdressing career story from leaving school in year 11 to working at a salon in Albany, then moving to London and Canada before returning to Perth to establish Los Pastel salon in Subiaco. Grace's vision for the Los Pastel brand emphasises the importance of maintaining steady growth and her unique approach to staff management. Hayley and Grace explore their views...

Tom Donato and Hayley Mears discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the hairdressing industry, including adapting to changes in consumer preferences and technology. They emphasised the importance of prioritising client experience and quality, valuing employees, and creating a positive brand image. Tom highlighted the significance of prioritising quality, valuing employees and the importanc...

In this enlightening episode, Benny Risher and Hayley Mears dive into the recent Hair Festival, highlighting the notable achievements of Ecoheads and POD by Ecoheads. They discuss the brand's core values, focusing on sustainability and creating a healthier, more professional working environment for stylists. The conversation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Ecoheads' journey and its sign...

Welcome to our panel discussion on "Crafting Excellence and Inspiring Brilliance: The Future of Hairdressing with Holistic Salon Service." We're joined by the CPR team to explore the future of salon experiences. A holistic salon turns each visit into a rejuvenating journey, combining technical mastery, team culture, and efficient systems for a personalized, premium service. Our panelists share the...

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Melissa Chandler, the esteemed owner of Bespoke Hair Artistry, a luxury hair salon renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance for its team. Melissa Chandler, fondly known as Mel, is the visionary owner of Bespoke Hair Artistry. Under her expert guidance, Bespoke has become synonymous with luxury and top-tier...

Empowering men to look good, feel good, and be good by tackling hair loss with innovative, healthy solutions. Introduction: Mo and Ash, co-founders and dynamic innovators behind Dense Hair. Focus on creating groundbreaking products for men experiencing hair loss. Mission: Helping men regain confidence by providing effective, health-conscious solutions. The Dense Legacy: Overview of Dense: Renowned...

Sharlene Lee’s reputation in the Australian hair industry precedes her wherever she goes. Her zest for style, infectious positivity, and understated savvy for leading salon industry business trends have truly set her apart from her peers. With 30 years of experience as a salon owner, Sharlene’s crowning achievement lies in her two successful salons within the Circles of Hair group, Perth’s leading...

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Caterina, a seasoned professional in the salon industry. Caterina shares her raw and honest story of how she has managed to thrive and evolve in a competitive field. Her experiences and insights offer valuable lessons for both aspiring and established salon professionals. 1. Early Beginnings Caterina's introduction to the salon industry....

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In this episode, Hayley Mears and Sheridan Rose Shaw from Mama West Salon in Melbourne sit down to chat about the rapid growth of her business and how she has managed to defy the current economic market with new and innovative approaches to the hair business. Sheridan has a very raw and authentic story to share and brings ALL THE FEELS to this episode. Be inspired by Sheridan's positive ...

In this episode, Hayley Mears In Awe Salon and In Awe Education owner Megan Evans. Megan beams infectious positivity and good vibes, and in this episode, she shares her views on the structure and framework salons need to provide for apprentices to keep them in the industry. Training and education is very much Megan's "why" and as both a salon owner and educator her focus is on the future of t...

Welcome to an emotionally charged episode of "Cutting through the Noise." Today, we are honoured to sit down with CJ Morello, the resilient owner of A.H Salon in Newtown and Emma Dean Salon in Rozelle. CJ takes us on a deeply personal journey, balancing the bustling world of managing Sydney salons and the complexities of raising two children diagnosed with level 3 Autism. The Balancing Act: CJ pro...

In this episode, Hayley Mears chats to 2015 Australian of the year 2022 WA Local Hero Craig Hollywood, the founder of Short Back & Sidewalks (SBSW). This dynamic not-for-profit organisation provides haircuts, free of charge and free of judgment to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. To date, they have delivered over 10,000 haircuts, 17,000 positive connections and over 420,000 h...

Bridging the Divide – Perspective on the Salon Industry Evolution Introduction: In this episode, we sit down with Tom, the visionary behind Same Same But Different, a salon that not only stands out for its creative prowess but is also at the forefront of redefining the traditional salon model. Tom, named Australian Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, shares his insights on the evolving salon industry a...

Welcome back to a brand new season of Cutting Through the Noise. In episode one for 2024 Hayley Mears is joined by Renée Meredith Day, the Member Growth Manager from Salon Lane. This discussion goes deep into why the Salon Lane culture has been so successful in the Hairdressing Co-Working space. Renée explains why freelancers across Sydney and Brisbane and loving the salon suite offering and are u...

In the final podcast for 2023, Hayley and Steph explore the changing landscape and the observations of all things across the hairdressing industry. in addition to sharing their learnings and takeaways from the wide range of guests on Cutting Through the Noise, they also want to know what you want more of in 2024. Please share your thoughts and commentary on industry changes, supply chain, profitab...

Meet Lani and Alannah and hear about the journey of texture inclusivity and how Ella and Jade salons are getting new staff knocking on their door and more clients by being a fully inclusive salon that can do all hair types. Our first guest is Lani Masuku, founder of professional Afro-texture brand Organic SUKU, who understands that the future of haircare is texture inclusivity. She's passionate ab...

Unwritten is the brainchild of two Aussie business dudes with one bloody great idea - an idea that would empower a growing legion of unsung heroes, embrace the exiled, muscle up the underdogs… champion the Indies! Rob Aubin has worked in the hairdressing industry for more than 20 years, in software with Shortcuts Software and professional haircare in his family’s business distributing Matrix, La B...

The Hair Aid story began in 2010 when founder and CEO, Selina Tomasich, was holidaying in the Philippines when she met two nuns living in Manila. Starting up a conversation with Sister Kate, a fellow Australian, and Sister Claudia from Canada, Selina heard about the Sisters' work with children abandoned on the streets of Manila whose parents were too poor to feed them. Hayley chats to Selina to un...