How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

How many of you seek success in winning a British Hairdressing of the Year award? For many of you winning at the British Hairdressing awards is a big desire of yours, and this weeks guest is someone who can help you achieve this. Here today is current London Hairdresser of the Year, Luke Benson. An ‘exceptional hair talent’ who travels the world teaching his creativity, along with consulting with other hairdressers on their shoots. Trained by the late, great Terry Calvert of the Clipso Hair Group in his hometown of Watford, England, Luke has quickly amassed a lot of recognition and respect within the hairdressing industry. With other accolades alongside his London Hairdresser of the Year Award include British Hairdressing Awards finalist 2013 & 2014, Wella Trend Vision Award winner, F.A.M.E Team member 2015 and Creative Head Awards IT Guy 2015, it’s clear to see why Luke is rated as one of the brightest stars in British hairdressing. Luke has found success by consistently working hard at what he loves, producing stunning collections time after time, and having a true understanding of his technical skills. His story and tips on producing award-winning collections is the perfect lesson for hairdressers everywhere – just listen in! Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. • If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave  a message at the bottom of the post or contact on twitter @dominiclehane or on Instagram @domlehane (Subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates)    

In this ‘How To Cut It’ episode I know that you're really going to be entertained by a true hairdressing legend. Joining me today is Lee Stafford – one the most famous and recognised names to come out of British hairdressing in the last 20 years. From starting out cutting hair in his mum’s living room, Lee’s career went into overdrive after winning British Mens Hairdresser of the Year in 1998. I’ve invited Lee here today to not only gain more insights on his success stories and fame, but to learn more on his Lee Stafford Academies opening up in colleges around the United Kingdom. In this episode you'll hear why Lee’s got a bee in his bonnet for wanting to change the way colleges train their hairdressing students. You’ll also hear about his omelette analogy, creating his winning collection for the British Hairdressing Awards, working as a hairdresser on prime-time television, and lots more. This is a seriously value-packed episode–don’t miss out! Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. • If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave a message at the bottom of the post or contact on twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes, HowToCut.it or Stitcher to get automatic updates every Monday)  

Maybe like todays award winning guest Sophia Hilton, being a salon owner is not a massive ambition of yours. Originally Sophia never had the desire to own a salon –but if she did, it couldn’t be just like “another salon”. The rest is history! After 10 years working for leading hairdressers, Sophia –after talking to her husband– decided to venture out on her own, and in 2015 opened Not Another Salon in East London’s fashionable Brick Lane. With it’s anti-factory ideology, Not Another Salon has quickly become one of the hottest names in global hairdressing, and additionally has seen it’s Instagram account become the UK’s most followed salon with a staggering 132K followers and counting … Wowser!! Sophia is proof that by bringing a fresh, modern and outside-the-box thinking approach to the industry, can bring your brand huge successes. Tune in to todays episode to hear how she’s built Not Another Salon’s audience on Instagram, along with her unique vision to branding both herself and her non-judgement policy salon. Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave a message at the bottom of the post or contact on twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates)  

Enjoy insights from our guests - this week's interview is exceptional! Here today is A-list hair colourist Jack Howard - a big fan of HairClubLive – who is widely credited with bringing Balayage to the UK. As a visionary hair technician and businessman, Jack understands why leveraging new technologies and social media is vital to helping you grow your industry profile. In this episode you’ll hear Jack tell how he worked in North America in 1993 – billing more than half a million dollars for his US company – and discovered the world of Balayage. He talks of how on his return to London in 2010, he unleashed the game-changing revolution in this free-hand colouring technique. So if you want to learn more about 'Classic, Creative and Micro Balayage', then stick around. Jack’s about to explain all of this and loads more insightful stuff, including why you should put value on your consultation appointments. Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave a message at the bottom of the post or contact on twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates)

Many hairdressers share the same ambition to one day become an ambassador for a leading hair care brand, but often wonder what it takes to land this prestigious role. That’s why I’m super excited to have hair brand ambassador, Katie Mulcahy join us today to answer this question. Offering her own personal experience on becoming UK ambassador for Rusk Hair Care, Katie understands exactly on what it takes to get noticed by hair manufacturers that are looking for the next big names to represent their brand. A former Fellowship FAME team member and Colour Project leader, Katie has carved out a reputation as one of the UK’s leading hair colourists, who has worked alongside some of the best in the business, including Lisa Shepard. You’ll hear first hand on Katie becoming a new mum and how she is balancing this with her hairdressing comeback, along with some cracking advice on putting together a portfolio entry for Creative Head’s ‘Most Wanted’ awards – and, of course, how to become a brand ambassador. Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. • If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave a message at the bottom of the post or contact twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher to get automatic updates)  

Greetings to an award-winning and celebrity hairstylist, Andrew Barton who is Dom Lehane's latest guest on the new podcast series. For more than 30 years, Andrew has been making his mark in the hairdressing industry, with milestones such as being named British Hairdresser Of The Year, becoming the resident hairdresser to the TV hit show 10 Years Younger, having his own product range, and now being Creative Director of the Urban Retreat Salon at Harrods, London. In the podcast, Andrew shares with you what it is like being himself, and how he shows no sign of slowing up – and he reveals news of his worldwide exhibition; Beehives, Bobs and Blowdries. This interview with Andrew is packed full of his inspirational career to date, and we can’t wait to share those with you, too. Enjoy! Thanks for listening!  Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. • If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave him a message at the bottom of the post or contact twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates)  

The first interview in the How To Cut It–In The Hairdressing Industry podcast, is with Tom Connell, the art director at Trevor Sorbie. Seeing Trevor Sorbie perform in a one-man-show, Tom knew from that moment onwards he wanted to work for the man himself. So, if you've been similarly inspired to work for a great name in the industry, stick around as Tom shares with you what's involved. Having kicked off his career working in his parents salon, Tom then spent time at Andrew Collinge in Manchester, UK, before finally heading south to work at the Trevor Sorbie salon in Covent Garden, London. Through his dedication and passion, Tom is quickly building a reputation for being one of the most exciting and innovative hair talents in our industry. His journey in hairdressing is a great example of what happens when you are totally absorbed by your craft and how this can reward you with amazing career opportunities. Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. • If you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave a message at the bottom of the post or contact twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates)    

What the heck is the 'How To Cut It In The Hairdressing Industry' podcast all about? A series of podcasts giving you the insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level! Devised by Dom Lehane, the 'How To Cut It' first HTCI podcast is a welcome to the series. Listen to Dom explaining what you can expect to hear over the coming weeks, months and years. He's also sharing a little more on his hairdressing career to date including starting out as a 16-year-old working at Trevor Sorbie in London’s Covent Garden. You can find out how his path eventually led him to become a salon owner, and to the lightbulb moment when he dreamed up HairClubLive. Thanks for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below this post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. And please leave an honest review for the HTCI Podcast on iTunes as ratings and reviews are extremely helpful. • Dom says, if you’re interested in becoming a guest for a future HTCI show, leave him a message at the bottom of the post or contact twitter @dominiclehane. (Subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates)