How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

From time to time we love to take you back on a nostalgic trip to some of our favourite episodes from the past. Welcome to Classic Reruns! Today, we're taking you on a journey back to a timeless gem. Join us as we replay an episode originally recorded in March 2017, featuring the legendary hairstylist, Patrick Cameron! In the realm of hairdressing, Patrick Cameron stands as an iconic figure admire...

Today, our joint podcast with Great Lengths is taking a new turn. I will be speaking with Sharon Sheehan, a salon owner and award-winning hair extensionist, as well as celebrity British model, designer, and Great Lengths extension enthusiast Sophie Anderton. This interesting and fun discussion between hairdresser and client, examines the many advantages of using Great Lengths hair extensions. Shar...

Today's episode I'm to be joined by Liz McKeon, a salon business expert. Liz is to share her expertise on business development in the hair, beauty, and spa sectors. In our conversation we will also cover customer care, up-selling, cross-selling, and the importance of every team member as a financial asset in the business. Liz also discusses Shear Haven, an organisation providing anti-domestic viol...

Get ready to submerge into the world of barbering and men's hairdressing as we explore the distinct disciplines and how this industry has been evolving over time. Joining us for this conversation is Simon Butcher aka Simon Hairground. With Simon's wealth of experience as a Barber, Hairdresser, Podcaster and host of the popular weekly 'Hairground Lives' on Instagram, we are turning the mics round o...

For todays podcast Im sitting down for a discussion with Samantha Cusick, who is fast becoming an industry powerhouse. As a successful salon owner of her two London salons that specialises in balayage and colouring, Samantha's to share today her personal experiences, views, and aspirations, taking us on a journey of self-discovery and resilience.  She dives into her triumphs and challenges, addres...

A podcast episode sponsored by Denman Professional In today's podcast we are sitting down for a conversation with Marcus McCay, a design engineer at Denman International. Marcus is part  of the team responsible for the design and development of the iconic Denman brushes that many of us use daily in our salons and barbers. Marcus is to reveal the secrets behind the iconic Denman brushes. We discove...

In todays episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Emma Jarvis, a multi-award winning salon owner and educator. Emma joins me to dive deep into her latest venture, The Hair Base finishing school. We get to learn how The Hair Base finishing school's groundbreaking 12-week program is designed to empower and equip newly qualified stylsits as well as individuals who are taking a break from the ind...

In this podcast episode in collaboration with Wella Professionals UK & Ireland, we're joined by Daisy Goord, Salon Owner of Daisy Goord in Plymouth and Wella Professionals UKI Digital Craft Expert. Daisy is known for her expertise in creating beautiful blondes, and we'll be diving into that today, along with sharing her industry experience and impressive online following, with 119K followers on In...

For this episode of the How To Cut It podcast we are exploring the captivating world of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration with leading makeup artist designer, Lan Nguyen-Grealis. Lan is a celebrity, beauty fashion, and multi-award-winning makeup designer. She is the author of "Art & Makeup" and "ProMakeup Design Books" and has made appearances as a guest judge on the successful BBC Series o...

In March 2020 the world stopped…….that’s when todays guest lost everything! We are in for an extraordinary podcast episode today with Paul Davies. Paul has been a salon owner, educator and session stylist in a career that spans over 35 years. From simple beginnings at a local College of Further Education to London Fashion Week and an award winning Clarins Gold Salon. In this episode, Paul takes us...

A podcast in collaboration with Wella Professionals UKI If entering hair industry competitions is your thing, then we have  feast for you in todays episode. Because we are entering into the exciting world of the Wella TrendVision Award 2023. In collaboration with Wella Professionals UK & Ireland, today, I'm to be joined by Wella's Digital Platforms and Data Manager, Lucy Windle and Wella TrendViso...

A podcast episode sponsored by YUV The most game-changing addition to the salon since the hairdryer, introducing YUV. Big claim, eh? Well in this latest episode of our brand new four part collaborative podcast series with YUV, I'm excited to be invited to discuss a revolutionary new colour system for the hair industry thats never been seen before. I'm to be joined by Marketing Manager for YUV, Rac...

 Podcast in collaboration with Wella Professionals UKI From the most popular blonde categories and services to the struggles of finding the perfect toning solution. Today we're talking all things blonde using the brand new Blondorplex Cream Toners from Wella Professionals. Joining me for this conversation is Wella Professionals UKI Digital Ambassador James Earnshaw and Commercial Education manager...

In this episode of the HTCI podcast, I'm thrilled to have Sarah Keane, aka SLK Bleach Expert, join us to discuss all things scalp bleaching. As the only UK-based educator whose sole focus is scalp bleaching, Sarah is a wealth of knowledge on the topic. In our conversation, we explore the common fears and myths surrounding scalp bleaching, the lack of education on the topic for many hairdressers, a...

 Brought to you on behalf of Wella Professionals UKI Hey, Howtocutter's! I've announcement revealed in this midweek pop-up podcast. Because it's that moment you have been waiting for - the Wella TrendVision Award 2023 is now accepting entries! Whether you're a stylist working at a salon, running your own independent business, or even working at a non-Wella salon, you're invited to join this exciti...

 A podcast episode sponsored by Great Lengths. Todays guest Hadley Yates love for extensions started at a young age, watching his mother transform with the help of hair extensions. It was this passion for extensions that led Hadley and his husband to opening a London salon in Covent Garden specialising in them. So in this episode I'm curious to learn how did Hadley's childhood fascination with hai...

In todays episode we're exploring a brand new way of working that's taking the best of both employment and freelance work and blending them together. Sounds interesting, right? Let's dive in! For this episode, we have brought back onto the show Ricky Walters, founder of the head turning SALON64 in Soho. Ricky is never afraid of breaking from tradition and coming up with original ideas. Something h...

A podcast episode sponsored by @denmanpro Have you ever wondered what it's like to run a small salon business in America? While both the US and UK share a common language and similar cultures, there are significant differences between the two countries when it it comes to running a small salon business. Or is there? In todays episode in collaboration with Denman Professional I'm to be joined by th...

The mission for todays guest, Belinda Hillman of Belinda Mindset, is to teach every hair, beauty and barber learner from every background with the skills that empowers them to the success they all deserve. A career in hairdressing has the power to both change lives and to support you financially. It certainly changed the life of Belinda. In this episode Belinda is to share how hairdressing gave he...

You think you're not good enough! Is this what's holding you back from doing something new? If that rings true for you, then we have similar traits. Back in 2014 my love for podcasts began. It was listening to these podcasts that put the seed of thought into me head on producing my very own podcast? Craziness, I can't do this! Fear and self-doubt was to hold me back from creating a podcast. I'm no...

Today Im sharing a podcast that I recorded live at the Common Counter, London in 2022 with the one and only, Sophia Hilton. This is an honest and open conversation with Sophia. It leaves no stone unturned. Sophia is to reveal her own personal challenges that she has encountered in both life and business in recent times. It was a period that she described as a 'wild time'! Sophia is now taking thes...

Today's guest Karrie Fits has created something very special. KIT STUDIOS is an agency that represents some of the most exciting, talented and creative names in the hair industry. Names such a Conor J Doyle, Harriett Stokes, James Earnshaw, Zoe Irwin, Jordanna Cobella, Danielle Garner and many more! On International Women’s Day 2021, Karrie founded KIT.STUDIOS; a hybrid consultancy that provides i...

Championing a new era of hairdressing and the education that allows this, it's fair to say that todays guest Conor James Doyle is on a mission to do just that! Conor is back on the show for one heck of a chat. Its a chat that kicks-off learning about his metaphoric rise to becoming one of the industries top content creators with his six-figure following, right through to using his platform to rese...

A podcast episode sponsored by Uberliss.  Today I am honoured to be speaking with Dr. Syed, the Master Chemist whose mission is to develop the World's most advanced formulas for hair by using the most cutting-edge methods available in the sciences. Dr. Syed founded Avlon Industries, Inc. in 1984. His winning strategy for formulating Avlon brands is to use ingredients that have a positive effect up...

How good is your copper hair colour knowledge? I ask because too often it gets overlooked. In an era dominated by vivid trends and our ongoing love affair with blondes, it's fair to say that copper hair colours are our forgotten hair colour hero. Until now! Having a new rekindled love affair with copper hair colours whilst combined with expert knowledge, I promise it will take your copper hair cli...