How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

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EP277: Sophia Hilton – A New Work Life Balance Mar 13, 2023

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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 these experiences to help other people from all industries, sectors and businesses. And she is sharing many of these valuable learnings in this episode.

The newly crowned ‘International Hairdressing Influencer of the Year’, Sophia has just finished her sell out UK & Ireland events tour. In April she is set to launch ‘Leadership For a New Life’ online course, and has recently launched her Not Another Business podcast. She has done all of this whilst continuing to lead her Not Another Salon and educational businesses, creating social content and keeping to her ambassador role commitments. Whats fascinating though, Sophia’s being doing all of this by structuring it around what she calls her 421 system.

In the second half of this podcast, Sophia is to reveal her thoughts on understanding the generation gap and the changing culture in the industry. You need to stick around to hear this!

The openness, advice and strategies we discuss today are invaluable for all of us. You won’t want to miss this fantastic episode with one of the biggest names in the world of hairdressing, so tune in and enjoy Howtocutters!

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EP276: A Progressive Agency Built on Producing Positive Growth in the World of Hair with Karrie Fitz Mar 06, 2023

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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 insight, connection and strategy for the hair industry on a global scale. Pioneering a fresh vision that combines Karrrie’s experience of mentorship and coaching with the emotional intelligence required, Karrie has created a progressive agency built on producing positive growth in the world of hair.

Inquisitive and not afraid to tackle issues affecting the industry, KIT STUDIOS offers a bold, editorial approach to agency life.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. We kick off the podcast by asking what KIT STUDIOS is, then we lead into who Karrie is, her hair industry background, and the journey that led her to creating KIT STUDIOS . It’s impressive!

We also discuss Karrie’s views on how the hair industry is changing, the digital evolution and a future for the industry with Metaverse. Stay tuned, she shares why the future may not be iPhones any more, but headsets. Yes headsets!

Listen in to this encaptulating conversation with Karrie. I love what she is doing. Enjoy Howtocutter’s!

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EP275: Why Conor James Doyle is on a Mission to Change Education in the Hair Industry Feb 28, 2023

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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 research and open conversations on the neurodiverse needs within the industry, and how education has to change to fulfil these needs.

We go deep in to all of this, and lots more!

We get to hear how during lockdown, Conor lost all his business and he turned to his social media following and embraced real conversations. This brought an opportunity to make people laugh, creating connections of light in a time of darkness. But he also reveals why social media has become a love hate relationship for him.

Dismantling the toxic narrative around hairdressing has become the ethos of Conor’s education and business today. Respect for the industry’s heritage combined with a determination to make fundamental changes for the future, Conor James Doyle is at the core of driving these changes.

If you’re curious to know what this all means, listen in on this episode to fully understand! Enjoy!

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EP274: Meet Dr.Syed, the Master Chemist whose ethos is The Science of Hair and Scalp Care Feb 20, 2023

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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 upon hair and skin. With the drive and personality to fight for the best formula possible, Dr. Syed’s mindset is to accomplish something which hasn’t been accomplished before. That leads us nicely into the Uberliss Bond System.

A patented bonding system suitable for all hair types, I want to get behind the Uberliss Bond System in this podcast conversation. Like what makes Uberliss different from other bond treatments, and what are the big benefits the Uberliss Bond System brings to our clients and salon businesses.

As a world authority in the textured hair sector and next year Avlon will celebrate 40 years as a company, we now see Uberliss, a patented bonding system entering into the bond market. So I’m keen to also find out from Dr. Syed on why enter the bond market and introduce a brand for all hair types?

With an abiding affinity for chemistry, Dr. Syed personally supervises every project undertaken by Avlon’s Research & Development Center. Equal to his regard for chemistry, is the respect he holds for the professional hairstylist. Always positive towards ideas and opinion of stylists, Dr. Syed is to deliver a hair science masterclass the will keep you locked in.

From Nano lipids such as Phytosterols and Ceramides to the Patented Uberliss Bond sub-micron technology, this is required listening for every hair professional serious about the hair and scalp care of their clients. Press play!

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EP273: Ultimate Guide to Copper Hair Colouring, with Rachael Lomax aka Copper Queen Feb 13, 2023

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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 clients and business to a whole new level. So step up Rachael Lomax aka Copper Queen!

This episode with the Copper Queen, Rachael Lomax is your ultimate guide to copper hair colouring. We learn everything from the many copper tones that can be achieved, the maintenance of copper colours and lots of expert tips along the way. It’s a essentially a masterclass delivered straight to your ears, wherever you are listening from!

With over 20 years of specialist copper experience, Rachael Lomax has become the authority on copper hair in the industry. Having such knowledge I’m also biting at the bit to finding out more on how and why she niched down to specialise in copper hair colours. What she shares here will inspire you on why it’s important to find your niche. Rachael says in this podcast, ‘Consider having a copper hair expert in your salon’! Great idea!

You can be confident in knowing that you are learning from one of the best when it comes to copper hair colouring. So what are you waiting for, hit that play button!

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EP272: Making a Difference through Business – The Voice of a CEO Feb 06, 2023

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A podcast episode sponsored by Denman Professional

Having company CEO’s on the How To Cut It podcast are important! Hearing the human side of a company and what they stand for, allows us to connect with them on a much deeper level. People like to engage with other people, not companies!

In our new collaborative podcast series for 2023 with Denman Professional, I’m sitting down for a conversation with the brands CEO, Kevin McNamee. In this conversation we get an inside look to the iconic Denman brand to understand how it operates, and why it’s viewed as a truly caring company.

A British and family-owned business, Denman haves a really robust Corporate Social Responsibilty (CSR) strategy. Its uplifting to hear how a company is taking such a positive approach to its CSR, so I had to record a podcast episode to learn all about this. We learn stuff like the many projects Denman are supporting and how they are actively seeking a ‘root to branch’ approach to hairdressing.

Later in to the podcast we also get an exclusive on the Denman Stage Star 2023 competition. Be sure to stick around for this!

It matters that the professional tools that you both use and recommend to your clients comes from a company thats stands for the right values. A company that takes an interest in wider social issues, rather than just those that impact their profit margins. Sharing these values can only be a positive thing for us all. Enjoy!

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EP271: Danielle Garner – Working with your Intuition Jan 23, 2023

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Are you someone that follows that feeling you get in your gut when you instinctively know that something you are doing is right or wrong? If so then you are not alone!

For todays guest Danielle Garner working with intuition is imparative to her success. It’s this intuition that sees her lead with an open heart.

A genuine rising star in the hair industry, Danielle’s approach to hairdressing has caught the attention of industry peers, press and icons while her instinctive connection, creatively, colour and finishing skills have built an envious celebrity clientele.

Danielle’s CV is seriously impressive for someone so young. Multi-awarding winning hairdresser/entrepreneur, International Session Stylist, Salon Owner, Ambassador, Educator and Leader. So what does her journey look like thats seen her achieve so much in such a short space of time? Thats what we find out in our conversation today.

We get to hear how she needed to mould a career that aligned with the life she desired. A big part of this was opening Wildflower in 2017, a salon located in the heart of Dublin. As we go further in to this episode you’ll hear why protecting the energy of your work studio is everything for Danielle. At Wildflower, the team chooses their clients based on intuition and energy.

The importance of balance is everything! Flexible working, communal lunch breaks, give back days – Danielle and Wildflower prioritise balance when running a successful salon business.

Theres so much to take from the podcast today! Danielle is truly impressive!

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EP270: Why be a Young Salon Owner! with Luke Hawkins Jan 16, 2023

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Are you a young hairdresser who one day dreams of being a salon owner? If you answer yes to this question, then this podcast has your name on it. Our conversation today is with 24 year old salon owner and educator Luke Hawkins and he’s giving us an insight into what life looks like as a young salon owner.

For many hairdressers being a salon owner can be their ultimate career goal. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be?

Theres no denying it is difficult out there right now for salon owners. Staff shortages, cost of living crisis, high rents just to name a few of the growing challenges salon owners face in 2023! All of these on the back of pandemic and lockdowns that left many salons fighting for their sheer survival . So why do so many still want to be a salon owner?

Thats one of the first questions I want to ask Luke in todays episode. Luke will reveal his experiences, including how his salon had to cope with the pandemic lockdown during it’s very early days of opening.

As we go deeper into the podcast we also get to hear why Luke is happy to describe himself as a non-award winning hairdresser. He has some big opinions on this that you may or may not agree with. And being an educator too, specialising in teaching commercial haircuts, I just had to learn more on why the hair industry needs more educators like Luke. Its a conversation I know you’ll enjoy!

Let’s go to it Howtocutters’! Hit Play!

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EP269: KP: POP Collection – From Shoot to Salon with James Earnshaw & Daisy Hewitt Jan 09, 2023

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KP: POP is an exciting new collection by James Earnshaw in collaboration with the Wella Education team, that celebrates COLOUR! Today we are privileged to get the story and journey to this exciting colour mixtures all created using the ICONIC Koleston Perfect, and then captured in a photo collection.

Recorded live in the Wella Studio Manchester UK, this collaborative podcast with Wella Professionals UKI, I get to sit down for a conversation with Wella UK Top Artists and Ambassador James Earnshaw and their Commercial Education Manger, Daisy Hewitt. In this insightful conversation, we get to find out how you can take the looks from the KP: POP collection shoot to salon so that you can inspire your clients in 2023.

We learn why the Koleston Perfect colour heritage is so important as a brand. Most hairdressers will have heard of Koleston Perfect and used it for standard services. Koleston Perfect has to move with the times and be reactive to trends. Thats why Koleston Perfect can be used for everything; inspiring yet commercial!

James reveals his inspiration to the looks behind the collection and why KP: POP is important to him. He also gives us an overview to the looks, services and techniques behind the KP: POP collection. Daisy shares the reality of taking this collection to salon life – from runway to store!

KP: POP is all about inspiring a brand new Koleston Perfect audience showcasing saturated bold colour placement. So listen in and hear how to celebrate colour in a young fresh way!

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Classic Rerun: Gianni Scumaci – The Hidden Intelligence of a Hairdresser Dec 27, 2022

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Happy Christmas Holidays, Howtocutters! I couldn’t think of a better way to enjoy this festive holiday season than listening in to a How To Cut It Classic Rerun podcast . And for this Classic Rerun I’ve selected one of the worlds most respected hair artists, Gianni Scumaci.

Titled the ‘Hidden Intelligence of Hairdresser’, you are about to hear that episode I had with Gianni Scumaci that was first recorded and published back in February 2019. It was a huge hit!

No surprises it was such a huge hit. It was one of the the most powerful and impactful interviews we have heard on the How To Cut It in the Hairdressing podcasts. We got to hear on why being a hairdresser has such worth and value. It was truly a thought provoking interview from an incredible mind and great communicator.

Gianni is passionate about raising the value of hairdressing and founded GS Education spending the last few years traveling the world educating hairdressers, awakening them to their worth and hidden intelligence. This is something Gianni is going to share this with you, along with his story on how his carved out a unique and successful career in the world of salon, editorial and education.

This Classic Rerun episode is a reminder on why what we all do as hairdressers and barbers is so meaningful. It will reconnect you back to why you first came into the hair industry, your worth, and why it puts you on an equal level with other highly respected professionals. I promise you that our conversation recorded back in 2019 with Gianni will have a profound effect on you. Let me know here .

Hit play Howtocutters and lets go deep!

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