How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

How To Cut It Media

Hairdressing

Hairdressing Industry

Social Media

Wella Professionals

Trevor Sorbie

Education

Education In Hairdressing

Women In Business

Angelo Seminara

Not Another Salon

Freelance Hairdressing

Vidal Sassoon

Sassoon

Salon Ownership

Career Development

Salon International

London

Host Manchester

Hair Care

Leadership

Award winning hair industry podcast, this is the show that gives the insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	300	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Fashion & BeautyArts

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Latest Episodes

EP399: A New Chapter in Hair — Meet K18 FutureIQ with Suveen Sahib and Tom Smith

Get ready to meet K18 FutureIQ™! This special episode in partnership with K18, recorded in front of a live audience at SALT Salon London, isn’t just a conversation – it’s a genuine line-in-the-sand moment, truly redefining hairdressing’s future!

I’m... more

21 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

EP398: Where Can Hair Take You? | Introducing WHAIR To?

Where can a career in hair really take you? That’s the question at the heart of this episode—and why I’m sharing a special Whair To (W-H-A-I-R To) sampler with you.

Whair To is the new short, punchy, question-led podcast from the soon to launch hair... more

10 Aug 2026 • 21 min • Popular

EP397: Michael Douglas — Serving Consumers, or Selling Out? You Decide.

Can a hairdresser and brand truly serve both consumers and the industry? That’s the hook of this episode—and the focus of our follow-up to our most-downloaded podcast of 2025. Recorded live at HairCon, with renowned celebrity hairstylist and founder ... more

3 Aug 2026 • 34 min

EP396: Are you charging your worth—if not, why not?

Still guessing your prices?

If you’re a freelance hairdresser or salon owner who feels guilty raising rates, this episode is your permission slip—and your plan. In this How To Cut It panel, Georgia Bell, Ruth Lundstrum (Freelance Suite), Samantha To... more

30 Jul 2026 • 37 min

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Recent Guests

Paul Corbett

Director of Advanced Education for Francesco Hair Salons

Francesco Hair Salons

Episode: EP398: Where Can Hair Take You? | Introducing WHAIR To?

Lawson Bliss

Director of Bliss and Bliss Hair

Bliss and Bliss Hair

Episode: EP398: Where Can Hair Take You? | Introducing WHAIR To?

Rob Howes

Digital Platforms and Data Manager at Wella Professionals

Wella Professionals

Episode: EP398: Where Can Hair Take You? | Introducing WHAIR To?

Georgia Bell

Salon owner and educator based in the North

Georgia Bell Hair

Episode: EP396: Are you charging your worth—if not, why not?

Ruth Lundstrum

Freelance hairdresser, founder and CEO of the Freelance Suite app

Freelance Suite

Episode: EP396: Are you charging your worth—if not, why not?

Samantha Toogood

Educator and service provider with client-focused pricing

Independent educator

Episode: EP396: Are you charging your worth—if not, why not?

Darren Cunningham

Co‑owner, The Secret Garden Leicester

The Secret Garden Leicester

Episode: EP395: The Secret Garden’s Gender‑Neutral Salon Playbook

George Waterfield

Co‑owner, The Secret Garden Leicester

The Secret Garden Leicester

Episode: EP395: The Secret Garden’s Gender‑Neutral Salon Playbook

Urus Schweitzer

R&D product developer at Wella Professionals

Wella Professionals

Episode: EP394: Hair Colour Ingredient Truths with Wella’s Ursus Schweitzer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 262 ratings

Great Podcast
Really enjoyed listening, always inspiring!
Apple Podcasts
5
amber @ The George
United Kingdom3 years ago
Loving this podcast, his story is crazy and I'm so happy he's come back on top. Definitely worth a listen
Audible
5
Danielle
United States3 years ago
wow
Loving this podcast, his story is crazy and I'm so happy he's come back on top. Definitely worth a listen
Audible
5
Danielle
United States3 years ago
Fantastic
I always look forward to these podcasts. Please keep them coming. Thank you
Apple Podcasts
5
'klpcdyzz
New Zealand3 years ago
😍
Fantastic interviews 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Apple Podcasts
5
dawnelisenewton
United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for inspiring industry-wide standards and a positive outlook.

Audiences value diverse, high-profile guests and practical career guidance.

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Apple Podcasts	#115	United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts	#211	Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts	#133	Australia/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts	#7	United Arab Emirates/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts	#23	Ireland/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts	#27	South Africa/Arts/Fashion & Beauty

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP394: Hair Colour Ingredient Truths with Wella’s Ursus Schweitzer

Q: What should listeners learn from Ursus about ingredient awareness?

Listeners should understand the balance between scientific accuracy and client-friendly explanations, learn to assess ingredients based on their specific role in a formulation, and rely on credible sources to inform conversations with clients.

EP387: Broke, Bruised, and BACK! – Alex Walker’s No-Excuses Return to the Top

Q: Why did you decide to go into education and branding after the salon owner phase?

Education always existed alongside the salon work; after the decline, focusing on teaching and content creation became a sustainable path that leveraged his experience.

EP387: Broke, Bruised, and BACK! – Alex Walker’s No-Excuses Return to the Top

Q: What were the signs that the business was under strain?

Mismanagement and the need to support multiple locations stretched resources, leading to critical financial strain and eventually liquidation.

EP387: Broke, Bruised, and BACK! – Alex Walker’s No-Excuses Return to the Top

Q: Tell us, where are we?

We are in a studio space in the basement of the salon, dedicated to education with in-person and small group sessions, located in Torquay.

EP382: The Science Behind Professional Haircare: An Inside Look at Wella’s R&D

Q: What causes hair damage in daily life?

Both hot tools and environmental factors contribute to hair damage, sometimes unnoticed until it's too late.

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This show centers on advanced techniques, industry education, business growth, and brand collaboration within hairdressing and barbering. Episodes frequently explore practical how-tos (color theory, session styling, leadership in salons), product development and education partnerships, and strategies for scaling a salon or brand while maintaining craftsmanship. Noteworthy themes include structured consultation methods, ethical sourcing and sustainability in products, and the tension between creativity and business efficiency. The format often blends behind-the-chair insights with market-facing discussions on education, branding, and technology, making it helpful for professionals aiming to elevate client outcomes and salon performance. List... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Paul Corbett
2. Lawson Bliss
3. Rob Howes
4. Georgia Bell
5. Ruth Lundstrum
6. Samantha Toogood
7. Darren Cunningham
8. George Waterfield

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