How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

Errol Douglas MBE is industry gold, FACT!! One of hairdressings most loved and respected names, Errol's journey from growing up on the tough streets of London's East End, to being presented with an MBE by HM The Queen in 2008 is truly an epic one! Today I'm honoured to be in the company of this inspirational man and to hear in his own words his untold story. Globally recognised as an ultimate artisan within the hairdressing industry, Errol is renowned for his stunning photographic, session and event work, winning dozens of the worlds most coveted awards. But what I love most about Errol is his passion and commitment to championing young industry and creating a bigger international profile for UK hairdressing. He now occupies the Fellowship’s first Ambassador role, raising awareness of the UK Hair Industry on an ongoing basis. From entering into the glamorous world of the fashion elite , to his a regular appearances on national daytime tv, to being one of the original pack of celebrity hairdressers, Errol's story today will give us a fantastic insights in to those heady days of the 1980's when hairdressers travelled the world with superstar statuses. I know you're going to love hearing Errol rolling back the years with his packed tales in hairdressing. You really don't want to miss this ear pleaser! Enjoy! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Subscribe by Email Special thanks to Errol Douglas for joining me today. Until next time!  

This is a first for the How To Cut It Podcast series! An interview with a Fashion Stylist! Joining me for this conversation is Magdalena Jacobs – a leading London based Fashion Stylist, to learn more on what this role involves and the importance it plays when it comes to clothes styling for both hairdressing photoshoots and shows. Magdalena's journey to becoming a Fashion Stylist began after leaving her native Poland to pursue her dream of becoming a Fashion Stylist. London was to be her city of choice, where she embarked on a course at Central St. Martins, followed by The London College of Fashion. Today she's going to share with you more of this motivational story of hers. Whether you're considering working with a Fashion Stylist for your next photoshoot, show, or you simply want some inside knowledge to styling your next project yourself, then this episode with Magdalena is going to give you loads of helpful insights. Hopefully after listening you'll have a better understanding to the importance a Fashion Stylist will be bring to your creative project. Enjoy! Thanks for Listening!   To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Subscribe by Email Special thanks to Magdalena Jacobs for joining me today. Until next time!  

Todays guest is an expert in all things Afro, Curl and Texture. Her name is Michelle Thompson, a multi award winning hairdresser, who's widely regarded as one the most talented textured hairstylist in Europe! Michelle's here to talk about her story and give us fantastic insights into the diverse hair type of Afro, Curl and Textured hairdressing. Today we're talking all about Afro, Curl and Textured hair, but also how you could learn to become equipped in providing this niche service to a clientele that you're currently unable to cater for. I really get inspired by this diverse side of the hairdressing industry and I'm sure after listening to Michelle, you will too! With Michelle's expertise and styling prowess as a respected textured and Afro hair specialist, sees her regularly called upon to judge the annual Afro Look Award at the L’Oréal Colour Trophy. And with her frequently collaborating with Avlon as their Brand ambassador and Creative director, I know that you're in the very best company when it comes to a lesson in Afro, Curl & Textured hair. As a hairdresser that started from humble beginnings and based at Francesco Group Birmingham Academy, Michelle likes to give back – something she's going to give you bags of today. So sit back and enjoy this masterclass with, Michelle Thompson!   Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Michelle Thompson for joining me today. Until next time!

YAY! Many of you regular listeners will know that todays show is the 50th episode of the How To Cut It Podcast . So to celebrate this landmark occasion I've got something different for you. I'm literally handing my hosts chair and microphone over to hair educator and good industry friend of mine James Atkinson to interview, me, Dom Lehane! Creative Director at North Laine Hair Co, Brighton, I got to know James when he became a pioneer performer of HairClubLive's #OpenChairNight.  A big fan of the podcast show, James got in touch to say how he'd like to interview myself – giving you the HTCI community the opportunity to learn more on me, my story so far with How To Cut It & HairClubLive, and what I'm aiming to achieve for the brands in the future. How could I refuse this big compliment. In this episode you're going to get a true insight into my world of How To Cut It & HairClubLive, and my tips on how you could stage your very own branded hair events. I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved be interviewed by James, as I talk openly and candidly on my past, current, and future. Be sure to hit that play button! You'll be pleased that you did!! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to todays host James Atkinson for interviewing me. Until next time!

I'm a huge fan of how hairdressings new breeds are ripping up the rule book to how we approach the way we work as beauty professionals, and this weeks guest is no exception to this. That's why in today's episode I'm delighted to chat with Lacey Hunter Felton, co-founder & owner of Hunter Collective: a unique co-working space for freelance beauty and fashion professionals. Lacey has been working on the Hunter Collective concept since 2016. Lacey is a passionate hairdresser who is working with clients and brands from all over the world. Hunter Collective evolved not only from her personal need, but from a desire to shake up an industry. In this episode you'll hear how Hunter Collective will help you to grow your own business. Whether you're an International Session Stylist, a new parent returning to work and need flexible hours, or have reached your potential within your current job. Hunter Collective is changing the way beauty professionals can access and look after their clients. Giving it's members the chance to work around their schedules, meet and collaborate, Lacey's dream of shaking up the industry has come to fruition, and I love it! I know you will too!   Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Lacey Hunter Felton for joining me today. Until next time!

I'm thrilled to bring on to the podcast Emil The Caretaker aka Emil McMahon to talk about upping you social media and online game in hairdressing. In this episode, Emil's offering up guidance about the ever changing landscape of social platforms and how you can maximise your effectiveness without having to spend a small fortune. Being a leading business consultant, educator and caretaker of social media management, Emil offers a wealth of experience when it comes to educating hairdressers, independent product brands and established ranges with online advice and how to get the best out of social media. In this episode,  he'll share his experience and knowledge in which social channels could work best for your hairdressing business, and teachings on how to adapt to the changing algorithms of social channels such as Instagram and Facebook. He'll also brief you on why and how blogging should become an essential part of your online game and strategy. As Emil asks, do you fully understand and maximise the effectiveness of social media? With that in mind, listening in to today's show, Emil's expert advice will help take your online and social media game to the next level. I Learned so much sitting down chatting to Emil and I know you will too! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Emil McMahon for joining me today. Until next time!

Who do you regard to be some of the world's best known and influential hairdressers? I'm glad you asked! Because today I'm in conversation with someone I regard to be one of these hairdressers, the incredible Anthony Mascolo. Revered for his hairdressing excellence, innovating and continually adapting to change, Anthony Mascolo is an icon to generations of hairdressers – including myself! Ever since the moment I decided to embark on a career in hairdressing Anthony has long been one of my ultimate hair heroes. So to have the opportunity to interview Anthony has to be one of my biggest highlights in hairdressing to date. The youngest of the five brothers that were behind the creation and global success of Toni & Guy, Anthony Mascolo went on to become the founder of the TIGI International Creative Team in 2003, where he still continues to lead this professional haircare company as their International Artistic Director. This episode is an extremely rare insight in to one of hairdressings greatest ever names. Anthony's story is spellbinding, as the man himself talks candidly about the early days of the Toni & Guy brand, the TIGI era, and his latest creation with his wife Pat Mascolo – the beautifully aesthetic Infringe Magazine that celebrates hair culture from around the world. Be sure to feast you earbuds today with the career story and journey from one of the world's best known and influential hairdressers of our generation. It's a monster of a listen! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Anthony Mascolo for joining me today. Until next time!

The truth of the matter is ... Finding a great hair photographer is essential, since it can make the difference between capturing fantastic images of your hair work, or utter crud that does more damage than good to your hair brand. That's why I'm delighted to have London based Photographer and TIGI's Creative Production Director Alex Barron Hough join me for today's episode. Together with hairdressing icon Anthony Mascolo, Alex produces and shoots all TIGI collections and brand shoots working on the projects throughout the creative processes. So who better to help shed light on how you can get the best out of your next photographic shoot, as we go behind the lens with Alex. Alex’s career has seen him travel extensively across the world shooting for some of the biggest names within the industry and when at Bed Head Studios Alex works on a variety of client shoots, helping salons select the right models for their collection, shooting, retouching and taking the images through to the final stages. And just listening to Alex today, you'll know that you're in the best company when it comes to not only photography, but also the planning and production of photoshoots. There's a ton of great information here including Alex's role and journey to becoming TIGI's Creative Production Director. So if you're curious to how a global professional haircare brand creates such super-cool imagery time and time again, then stay tuned! You're about to get a masterclass from TIGI's Gatekeeper of Imagery! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Alex Barron Hough for joining me today. Until next time!  

In Edition 2 of Showcasing The Young Guns of Hair – a series dedicated to putting the spotlight on hairdressings and barbering's most exciting and innovative rising stars – I'm excited to introduce you all to International Platform Artist and men's hair specialiast Leah Hayden Cassidy. Leah is a new generation of stars making a name for themselves within the global barbering scene. Being a female role model in the predominately male dominated barbering industry, you can't help but notice this barberette, with both her cool urban street style and signature clean mens hair looks which are appreciated around the world. Taking to the stage around Europe and the US, Leah is passionate about sharing her knowledge. Today she'll be talking us through her career to date, starting by how a career ending injury took her from becoming a professional footballer to a new life as a men's hairdresser. With a dedication to continually challenging herself you can only respect what Leah is achieving in the barbering industry, so listen in, I know you'll be blown away by her journey, too! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Leah Hayden Cassidy for joining me today. Until next time!

Did you know that YouTube is one of the largest search engines, demonstrating how important moving image and video marketing can be? On the show today I have salon owner, hairstylist and self-taught video creator Austen Thomson to share with you on how and why he's regularly creating great video content in hair. For Austen creating his own video content has meant that he can create a new story weekly and is not restricted to one photographic budget per year. It's a brilliant insight for those of you looking to enter into the hairdressing world of videography. You'll hear more about Austen's start into becoming a self-taught video creator in our interview, but you'll also hear a lot about the reasons "why' it's never been so important for you to be creating and uploading your videos to YouTube! Austen we'll also share his advice on how you can start straight away to creating some seriously cool vids on a minimum budget and with little experience! As Austen says: "The next generation are deciding the terms and with fast information at their fingertips we have to be able to respond to their needs if we want to get our message over to them. Right now, it's never been as important to not get left behind by embracing the future of rapid change with creating and sharing great video content that this next generation both crave and expect to see more of". So for all you wannabe video creators I highly recommend you don't miss a single thing of my interview with Austen today – it's essential listening! Enjoy!   Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Austen Thomson for joining me today. Until next time!  

Right now is the age of the hair colourist and in todays episode you're going to hear just why. Because joining me today is former British Colour Technician of The Year, Clayde Baumann, and he is going to be sharing with you his expertise and advice on how you too can smash it as hair colourist – no matter where you are based! South African born Clayde is recognised throughout the industry for his technical prowess and marked creative ability, who travels the globe representing the D&J Ambrose Art Team, alongside his prestigious role as a Global Guest Artist for Wella. As a colour authority I've brought Clayde on to help us understand what it really does take to create colour work that your clients are going to adore, so that you can rise above your competition as a colour expert. No matter what level of hair colouring you are currently at, Clayde's love, enthusiasm and knowledge of all that hair colouring is will get you fired up to maximise this highly profitable side of the hairdressing industry. So sit back, relax, and let's talk the world of hair colouring with the incredibly talented Clayde Baumann. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Clayde Baumann for joining me today. Until next time!  

Does working as hair & make-up artist in the film industry appeal to you? Do you want to learn on what it takes to get into it? If yes, then my interview with Catherine Heys is going to be essential listening for you. Throughout this episode today we're delving deep into all the things you really need to know about when it comes to working in this side of the industry as a hair & make-up artist. With over 20 years experience as a hair and make-up artist, Catherine was born into a family of film makers (her mum is a hair & make-up artist and step dad and brother working in the camera department) and has only ever wanted to go into the film industry. Working on movie blockbusters such as the Harry Potter series, Kingsman, Saving Private Ryan and Solo: A Star Wars Story, Catherine is a seasoned pro when it comes to working in the film industry, so who better to talk too on this subject than herself. Travelled the world and worked 80 hour weeks, Catherine has stood in mud, worked in blizzards, and survived the harsh heat of desserts – it would be fair to say that it's not an easy industry to work in, but one that brings so many amazing opportunities. I know you're going to love hearing Catherine's story as she will share with you all the highs and lows to working in this demanding, but, hugely rewarding industry. Let's jump straight in! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Catherine Heys for joining me today. Until next time!

Quite simply, Angelo Seminara is a hairdressing genius! Admired internationally for his imagination, skill and creative drive, I'm positively made up to have the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with one of hairdressings most captivating hairstylists of our generation; Angelo Seminara! Angelo's approach to hair is that of an artist, designer or inventor, imaginatively translating observations of the world into stunningly original shapes and colours. An avid photographer and collector of art and design books, Angelo brings a range of influences to bear on his work, and is constantly pushing the boundaries. Hairdressing legend and previous guest of the How To Cut It Show, Trevor Sorbie MBE once said of Angelo, "Every now and again someone comes along who changes the agenda. Angelo has such a passion and a commitment to his work, hairdressing is not his job – it’s his life.' How major is that! So, with this in mind I'm going to get deep into Angelo's background, what makes him tick as a hairdresser, and learn more on his future plans. If your an ambitious hairdresser or barber wanting to get to the top, then this episode with Angelo is about to blow your mind on what it takes to become, literally, the very best in the business! Tune in, it's off the scale in awesomeness! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Angelo Seminara for joining me today. Until next time!

Today I have a guest who's a adopted a unique mobile salon business, that offers both working lifestyle choice and freedom. Curious? Then listen in to my interview with Phil Benton, owner of Douce, a 1962 Airstream Globetrotter trailer travelling it's way around Cambridge and London. I'm a big fan of what Phil has created. This quirky silver mobile cabin houses two chairs and is open from dawn to dusk. Regularly pitching up at festivals, craft fairs, pub car parks and buisness parks, Douce offers contemporary hair cutting and styling services for it's punters. How damn cool is that! Phil talks openly in this episode on why he adopted this way for owning his own salon, the difficulties that he faced in finding and fitting out his Airstream Globetrotter, and why he's just loving the way that he's now working! Today Phil is going to be sharing how being mobile has enabled him to be free and create a flexible brand able to collaborate and work anywhere in the world. It's that inspiring that you might even want to come back for a second or third listen so that you don't miss a single thing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Phil Benton for joining me today. Until next time!

We all know how important it is to create engaging and effective social media posts. But hey … how many of us are achieving this? In today's episode I'm super stoked to chat to Estelle Oliveri of Hairpin Digital, who's going to debunk the Do's and Don'ts of creating that great social media post that talks directly to your clients. Estelle created Hairpin Digital to fill the need for different industry bubbles to crossover and form these necessary connections. She believes that in every industry, people stick to their own spheres; their own bubbles of education and friendships. Architects hang out with architects. Doctors hang with other doctors. Hairpin Digital's aim is to bring more sales through service providers’ doors and spread the word that each business has so much more to give in society than just a haircut, wax or body workout. An expert in the field of social media, Estelle presents her workshop around the globe and is a key speaker at major industry expos, helping her audiences achieve maximum results when it comes to getting the most out of social media. And today your are going to get this expert knowledge straight to your earbuds, as Estelle's is about to give you golden advice to posting on social media, so listen carefully, and enjoy! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Estelle Oliveri for joining me today. Until next time!