Split Ends with Andrew and Olga

In a very special episode for Split Ends LIve, explorer and superwoman Vanessa O' Brien shares her stories and wisdom with Andrew and Olga live in the salon. The first woman to reach extremes on land, sea and air and author of The Greatest Heights, who could be better positioned to advise our Andrew on his upcoming climb of Kilimanjaro fro Kidscape? And when it comes to gifting too, Vanessa i...

In a special edition of Split Ends, presenter, figure skater and two-times Dancing on Ice winner Alex Murphy-Klein announces that she is cutting her mega, MEGA golden locks off for The Little Princess Trust at a special LIVE CUT at the Little Princess Ball. Opening up to Andrew and Olga about her 'hairstory', Alex speaks about her stroke aged just 24 on a cruise ship,  a stunning proposa...

In an incredibly special SPLIT ENDS LIVE episode, Andrew and Olga speak to Absolute Collagen CEO Maxine Laceby about her hair story,  as she tackles '60 things before 60'. Filmed at a LIVE event with a LIVE audience, launching Andrew's ambitious climb of Kilimanjaro for Kidscape's 40th birthday next year,  Maxine shares her own dramatic story;  how she did indeed summit, but al...

It’s Hello Dolly! …And a very new look as this stylish insta icon and East London teacher of 27 years is NOT back to school for the start of the new school term.. BUT embarking on adventures anew! “Pulling that rug to allow a bit of space “ Sharing her daring and joy-crossed with trepidation- Dolly shares how Texas and some much needed space are next on the agenda.. “And then I’m going to panic bu...

Full sail and full sunshine ahead as Andrew and Olga join legendary presenter Anthea Turner and her bestie - and luxury handbag designer - Sarah Haran on board her boat ahead of a glamorous boat party! In an episode which explores a hair-raising live on-air hair accident as well as the wisdom of a mother's advice to 'wash and blow dry your hair' before dealing with any heartbreak, t...

Join us for some serious big queen energy and a very special conversation in the Split Ends salon chair, with the force of beauty and nature that is business entrepreneur and presenter Ateh Jewel.  In the naughtiest and most EX- rated episode of Split Ends so far, Andrew and Olga are treated to a behind the scenes tour of divorce and friendship, where Ateh reveals her two essential items when navi...

The Split Ends summer sessions are upon us and OMG the music sounds better with Maria!  Yes, she brought a whole loada sunshine into the salon recently… You’ll know her from hanging out with Davina in a big house and hoping to meet her match in My Mum your Dad…and as first dates go…. Maria Lopiano did NOT disappoint!!!  A year on from the big dating show….My Mum your Dad, Maria joined Andrew and O...

There's a lotta love on this couch! Andrew and Olga share the stories of how they met their husbands and some hilarious hits and misses served up by Cupid's Arrow. Happy Valentine's Split Enders! You are loved xx AND CUT!!!! You can follow Split Ends here: Olga here: Andrew here: And you can contact the show about future episodes, collaborations etc at: splitendswithandrewandolga@gm...

Complete with her crown, ahead of lining up to compete in Miss World, we've only gone and got Miss England and her luscious golden locks into the salon to talk surfing, taking a beauty pageant seriously and reaching young people when it comes to mental health. Beauty with a Purpose:  Going Far with CPR  and using her platform to save lives, Milla shares her journey from city-living to Cornish...

In a beautifully warm festive wellbeing special, Riona O'Connor shares how her 80's- inspired Christmas tree made her weep for the nostalgia, talks candidly about her journey with ADHD and the part she plays in  'The Nightmare Before Christmas In Wonderland' alongside Emilia Clarke and Gerard Butler. Opening up about her brother’s challenges with addiction and how it impacted h...

In a very special episode filmed in the Split Ends salon ahead of the Pink Ribbon Foundation’s launch of the book BOLD, Andrew and Olga chat gratitude, pink hair and resilience with Natalie Mizuik. A mum of three young children from Walthamstow, Natalie is a coach and emotional intelligence specialist. She’s just finished 14 months of treatment for triple negative breast cancer, modelled for BOLD,...

"Refreshing, honest and soooo damn funny! " Founder and CEO of the British Beauty Council, brand maker and brand leader, the Millie to the Ruby and the business woman championing the value of the beauty industry with integrity, passion and humour, Millie Kendall joins Andrew and Olga in the salon chair.  In a powerful episode launched alongside British Beauty Week, Millie shares her beau...

"Live more, worry less!" Proving that she is indeed 'Invincible NOT Invisible ' as her brand new book would suggest, business woman and author Fiona Lambert gives some top tips to Andrew and Olga as she shares her 'hair story' - and a few impromptu exercises -from the comfort of the salon chair!  Taking Androulla to task with some over-sized shampoo bottles, Fiona sha...

Stylist & author Anna Cascarina takes to the salon chair to go a bit prairie mum ahead of a gig with her daughter..and takes us on a journey packed full of top tips, transformation and tattoos!  Having worked in fashion all her life, Insta stylist and Olga’s bestie Anna shares her struggles and her mission to make sure women like her feel seen, revealing her moment of “Where am I? I still love...

From a mother's guilt to a love of the 80s, this heroic episode shares how actor and comedian Nina Wadia OBE turned her son's shock diagnosis into an inspirational quest to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, whilst taking on a whole host of iconic characters along the way. Getting serious about life behind the scenes of comedy sketch shows and soaps, Nina opens up to Andrew and Olga about...

Twirling into the salon, Royal Ballet ballerina and teacher Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani and her daughter Chloé took to the chair for nothing short of a mega-chop in aid of a great cause.  As a passionate ambassador of the charity, Andrew skilfully preps and snips their lovely long locks as they brave a huge chop each for the wonderful Little Princess Trust.  And these two beautiful ballerinas give Spli...

“Get your lippy on girl’” and hear the ‘hairstory’ and meaning behind the iconic red lipstick and strong glasses of stylist and fashion icon Nicky Hambleton-Jones. Partners in crime with Andrew from the hit TV makeover show,  ‘10 years younger’ ,  this episode of Split Ends is more likely to be called ‘10 years OLDER …and a bit more!’  In a show that digs deeper on ageism and ambition, Nicky share...

Stop!  Listen!  It's Hammer-time.   "Clean your face, nourish it and nourish yourself."  Sharing her pearls and rubies of wisdom from the salon chair, world-famous make-up artist and beautician Ruby Hammer OBE reflects on family memories in Nigeria, building the make-up brand Ruby and Millie, the importance of 'making the effort' for yourself, and washing your face properl...

We join big_fat_Greek mother’s mother, and meet Olga’s mum Helen Michael in her home salon.   Andrew sets Helen’s hair in rollers as we hear the hilarious hairstories and affairs, parrots and perms of El Greco salon.  Learning her trade from age 15 as one of nine children, Helen had her own little salon in Paphos in Greece, and has had some loyal customers for over 50 years!  Olga opens up about g...

In an episode that explores the life and loves of 2x ARIA Award nominee Mary Mandefield, Olga and Andrew dig into the importance of self-expression,  not settling for a job that makes you feel miserable and even get to trim up her secret triangular undercut! Describing herself as having the energy of an 8-year old child, Hits Radio host, TNM and BBC reporter Mary shares more on her wellbeing - fro...

This Episode sets out the stories behind the Split Ends.  Hear why celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton and comedian Olga Thompson joined forces to explore stories from the safety of the salon chair.  An intimate window on the struggles and celebrations from their own 'hairstories'; the bullying and belonging - and a whole load of brilliant barnets -  that they've both lived in very...