How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

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EP286: You’ve Got Nothing to Lose but Everything to Win! Enter the Exciting World of TrendVision Award 2023 May 09, 2023

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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 TrendVison Award and International TrendVision Award 2021 winner, Gerri Leigh Stobbs, to discuss Wella TrendVision Award 2023 and what it means to both enter and win!

We kick off the conversation by explaining what the Wella TrendVision Award is, who can enter and an overview of the competition’s two stages.

Gerri then shares her journey to winning the TrendVision Award 2021 Colour Artist UK. She discusses what initially excited her to enter, the process of entering, and the thrill of winning.

The conversation then turns to the benefits of winning the Wella TrendVision Award, including improving your profile and confidence, exposure to global audiences, and opportunities with Wella Professionals and the industry. Lucy and Gerri also discuss the four categories for the 2023 competition. This includes competion updates for 2023 and some big watch out tips!

Finally, Lucy shares important information on how to enter the competition, including the entry deadline and steps to take, and Gerri and Lucy explain why they recommend entering the Wella TrendVision Award.

So, don’t miss this episode as we explore the exciting world of the Wella TrendVision Award 2023!

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yuv lab — **EP285: The Most Game-Changing Addition to the Salon Since the Hairdryer, Introducing YUV** May 05, 2023
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*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, Rachel Lee, and Zoey Olechnowicz who serves as Senior Colour Educator at YUV, where we’ll be exploring what YUV is and what it can offer salons and freelancers, including how the YUV colour lab can dispense millions of colour shade tones and how it looks and works. We’ll also discuss the range of colours that YUV can create, and why the hair industry needs a system like YUV.

One of the most exciting aspects of YUV is its sustainable closed loop system, which we’ll delve into and explain how it works. We’ll also explore how many colour canisters a salon needs to hold using yuv and the colour ingredients used in YUV.

We’ll also dive into the performance of the products, and how YUV eliminates the need for shade charts by allowing you to create your own custom colour shade palettes.

Another key benefit of YUV is its ability to remove colour wastage, and we’ll hear from Rachel and Zoey on how this will be achieved. And what about the cost of YUV and what you get for your investment? We cover that, too!

This is a big listen! Enjoy!

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EP284: Get Beautiful Shiny Blondes that your Clients will Adore… Super-Fast! with James Earnshaw & Daisy Hewitt May 02, 2023

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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, Daisy Hewitt.

They’re super excited to introduce the brand new Blondorplex Cream Toners from Wella Professionals and share how this product can benefit your clients and business. With a super-fast toning solution that won’t leave your clients hair feeling damaged or dry, these toners come in five different shades, including a brass kicker.

James also shares some tips and tricks for using Blondorplex Cream Toners. They wrap up their conversation by discussing why Blondorplex Cream Toners is the right choice for both stylists and clients, and where you can find more information on these products.

So, tune in and get ready to be blown away by the latest and most innovative in blonde toning haircare that your clients will adore, and all in super-fast time!

Follow Wella Professionals @wellaprofessionalsuki

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EP283: No More Fear to Scalp Bleaching with Sarah Keane, aka SLK Bleach Expert Apr 24, 2023

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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, and Sarah’s own journey to becoming a scalp bleach specialist.

Sarah emphasises the importance of knowledge and education in overcoming the fear associated with scalp bleaching. “Once you have the knowledge behind why you would do it a specific way/how to assess suitability, etc., the skill will naturally improve, lessening the fear,” she explains. Building confidence with the service is crucial, and the more knowledge hairdressers have, the better their understanding, leading to better results.

Sarah’s approach to teaching has helped hairdressers with over 20 years of experience who had never done a scalp bleach before. Now, they are building up a return clientele.

As Sarah likes to say, “practice means progress.”With the right knowledge and practice, stylists can improve their scalp bleaching skills and provide excellent service to their clients. The results that Sarah’s students achieve are a true testament to this. It’s a fascinating conversation that any hairdresser looking to expand their knowledge on scalp bleaching won’t want to miss.

Its a perfect listen for all hair colourists! Let’s dive in!

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Announcement: Showcase your Talents and Elevate your Career! Enter Wella TrendVison Award 2023 Apr 19, 2023

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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 exciting competition.

This is your chance to showcase your incredible talents and make a name for yourself in the hairdressing world. Imagine the thrill of having your name or salon on the map, recognised by industry leaders and your peers alike. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level!

The Wella TrendVision Award is one of the most prestigious competitions in the industry, and participating in it can give you invaluable exposure and recognition. It’s a platform where you can truly let your creativity shine, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in hairdressing.

So, what are you waiting for? Head over to wella.co.uk/trendvision to submit your entry now. Trust us, you won’t regret it. Good luck, and may the best stylist win!

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**EP282: Hadley Yates – How the Versatility of Using Great Lengths Hair Extensions has Grown my Salon Business** Apr 17, 2023
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*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 hair extensions lead to building a successful salon business using Great Lengths hair extensions.

Opening the Hadley Yates Salon in September 2022, it has quickly grown into a team of seven who all share the same passions for hair extensions that aligns with the salon business values and work ethics.

In our conversation we hear how Great Lengths Elite stylist Hadley sees the versatility of using Great Lengths hair extensions has been instrumental in growing the salon business. Versatility like using them to create fullness, strengthening, correcting haircuts, and adding colour and texture. He loves experimenting with tonal shades and varied lengths to create an edgy, textured look.

Its this versatility thats built a thriving salon business that has attracted an impressive list of celebrity clients through word of mouth and social media. Hadley is to share why Great Lengths hair extensions longevity and sustainability make it a good choice for salon businesses, and how it has benefitted his salon business as a whole.

To salons worried about the costs involved in offering Great Lengths, Hadley advises viewing it as an investment. Ethical and sustainable practices are also important to him and his clients.

To emulate his success, Hadley’s advice is to focus on building relationships with clients and prioritising their needs. With patience and dedication, success can be achieved in the world of hair extensions.

He has some great advice for you if you too are looking to break into this world of hair extensions. Listen in!

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*Produced by Hairy Media Productions for How To Cut It Podcasts*

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EP281: Mentoring and Growing Freelancers – The New Way of Working with Ricky Walters Apr 11, 2023

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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 he is continually doing at SALON64. He is passionate about finding ways to combine the benefits of full-time employment and freelance work, and he believes that mentoring and growing is an essential part of making it work.

For years, the only option was to become an employed assistant, hoping to grow into an employed hairdresser while building a client base. But now, some hairdressers are taking an innovative approach and pursuing freelance work instead. By doing something different, they can work on their own terms and explore new creative avenues, while building their reputation.

But Ricky is to reveal in our conversation on why freelancers are discovering they’re not quite as ‘free’ as they had first thought. Also he shares on when meeting and speaking with the freelance community he learned one of the main struggles and something they felt missing as a freelancer is a lack of a mentor. They were crying out for a mentorship style of working to motivate, inspire and drive results.

Thats why SALON64 has created a brand new role by taking all the benefits of being employed, and the benefits of being freelance and blending them into the next age and the future of hairdressing. A future of providing mentoring and growing individuals.

So, if you’re looking for a new way of working that offers the best of both worlds, why not consider this brand new way of working? And remember, mentoring and growing is an essential part of making it work. Enjoy!

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EP280: Insight to Being a Small Salon Owner in America – with Denman Stage Star USA Winner, Eric Marshall Wright Apr 04, 2023

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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 the first ever winner of the Denman Stage Star USA, Eric Marshall Wright.

Eric is the owner of his small salon business, Eric Marshall Salon in Nashville, America. He opened his business two years ago, after he stumbled across a previous salon that was a chain salon that had gone out of business.

We have lots to cover in our conversation with Eric. First up, Im keen to get a rundown from Eric on what his experiences was like entering and winning the inaugural Denman Stage Star USA. Experiences like how part of his winning prize was an all expenses paid trip to fly from Nashville to London to enter the Denman Stage Star, live on stage at Salon International . Then I get to ask questions to Eric on being an American salon owner, from hair trends to staffing, pricing to marketing strategies, and everything in between. Eric shares some fascinating insights with us!

And being a collaborative podcast with Denman Professional, we couldn’t finish the conversation without learning what Eric’s favourite Denman brush in his styling tools armoury.

Lets go to it Howtocutters! Hit play!

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EP279: Belinda Mindset – Thriving to a Hairdressing Career with Real Purpose! Mar 28, 2023

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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 her a purpose to discovering herself, a self-discipline and an identity. It gave Belinda the importance of thriving not surviving.

But thriving is so much more than just money!

Thriving for Belinda is still laughing with her husband after 20 years. Thriving is seeing her children grow into amazing young men. Thriving is being able to travel the world. Thriving is living the life that she chooses. Thats the Power of what a career in hairdressing can give you. Belinda reveals today how she is sharing the gospel to inspiring a new generation of learners coming into the industry, that they too can thrive! Something she is doing through her Belinda Mindset coaching business and motivational cards.

The message that comes through loud and clear is that choosing a career in hairdressing can also help you create the life you want to choose! Learn what fires you up and make sure to be right there when opportunities presents itself. As Belinda say’s, “Filling in the gaps of knowledge is like putting on clear glasses!” So let me tell you, this podcast with Belinda is like putting on them clear glasses. It’s time to thrive!

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EP278: What’s Holding You Back? Fear of Not Being Good Enough!? Mar 20, 2023

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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 not good enough! I don’t have the right skills… blah blah blah!

It took me another three years of researching that finally give me the confidence to pluck up the courage and launch the podcast show that you hear today.

On March 18th 2017 the How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry podcast was recorded and published. It’s fair to say it’s proably one of the best decisions I have ever made. Thats why we must fight our way through them fears thats holding us back from change. A change that could light up your life and help you reach them dream goals of yours.

Today, I’ll share that story that finally led me to no longer holding back on something that was way outside my comfort zone. I will also reveal how the forthcoming launch of a new project has returned them same old fears of mine. I’m again asking myself, “Am I good enough”!?

If your struggling with them same fears thats holding you back in your hairdressing and barbering career, listen in on this episode. You are going to hear how the soon to launch PLATFORM from How To Cut It is going to help you ‘grow beyond’ in your hairdressing and barbering careers.

Howtocutter’s, let’s go to it!

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