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How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

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Voted Hairbrained’s ‘Global Industry Podcast of the Year’, 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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EP394: Hair Colour Ingredient Truths with Wella’s Ursus Schweitzer

Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 37:10

Are scary ingredient headlines warping your colour decisions? In this episode brought to you by Wella Professionals UKI, we’re joined by Ursus Schweitzer—an R&D connector who bridges the lab and the salon floor. He observes how productsare really used, then translates complex chemistry into clear, salon-ready truths. Ursus cuts through the noise and decode what’s really inside the bottle so you can make smarter choices and educate clients with confidence. You’ll learn how to separate study-based evidence from clickbait, why full formulations and purpose-built systems (including alkalizers) matter more than single “hero” or “villain” ingredients, how credible sourcing, biodegradability, and sustainability guide modern development, and practical ways to translate science into salon language. An episode perfect for hairdressers and salon owners who are ready to swap noise for knowledge. Hit play! CHAPTERS 6:32: Why Ingredients Matter Now 10:54: Ammonia Versus MEA 16:15: The Truth About Controversial Ingredients 21:06: Talking Confidence With Clients 23:08: Busting Ammonia Myths 26:05: Responding To Ingredient Concerns 28:24: The Future Of Formulation 33:13: Curiosity Over Caution RESOURCES FOR MORE ON WELLA EDUCATION CLICK HERE VISIT WELLA STORE HERE CONNECT WITH WELLA PROFESSIONALS UKI ON INSTAGRAM @WELLAPROFESSIONALSUKI

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EP393: Stop Guessing Hair Colour—You’re Gambling with People’s Hair, with Samantha Blues

Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 37:01

What if colour work could be approached less like guesswork and more like investigation? In this episode I'm joined by Samantha Blues, founder of Colour Science Investigation, who explains her crime-scene-style framework for helping stylists move from guessing to predicting in colour. Samantha discusses why many stylists are taught to focus on the finished look rather than what is happening inside the hair, and why hair reading, residue, underlying pigment and consultation questions are essential. She also covers toners, colour correction and the limits of relying on formulas alone, saying the goal is to build confidence, structure and better client communication. Hit Play! CHAPTERS 5:03: Why the Industry Fails Stylists 10:10: Toning Without Panic 12:24: Samantha’s Personal Turning Point 14:43: What Makes Great Colour 15:44: Stronger Consultations, Better Results 18:19: Hidden Colour Problems Exposed 20:15: Simplifying the Science 22:24: Inside the Six-Week Course 22:56: Why This Course Matters 25:27: Finding Time to Learn 27:11: Confidence, Loyalty, and Pricing Power 30:10: Facing Embarrassment and Learning 31:22: Brand Neutral and Accessible 33:09: Why Guessing Leads to Disaster EPISODE RESOURCES FOR ALL COURSES AND MORE WITH SAMANTHA BLUES VISIT HERE CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA ON INSTAGRAM @SAMANTHABLUESCOLOURCOACH DISCOVER TODAY SPONSORS KERATIN COMPLEX PRODUCTS HERE TICKETS TO HAIRCON CLICK HERE USE CODE HTCI10 FOR 10% DISCOUNT

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EP392: Hairstylists Belong On Stage!

Saturday, May 23, 2026 • Duration 18:51

What if the thing holding your career back isn't your skill—but your fear of being seen? In this episode, I break down why stage work matters for hairdressers and barbers. It builds confidence, sharpens your communication, and transforms how you show up behind the chair. I explore how performing unlocks creativity you didn't know you had. How it opens doors to educator roles, brand work, and art teams. And why live visibility still hits different in a world dominated by algorithms. I also share my own journey learning stage craft—and introduce SHAIR! UNDRGRND, a raw, unfiltered stage format I created for rising talent. Plus, I announce SHAIR! UNDRGRND at HairCon Manchester, 14-15 June. Ready to take your first step onto stage? Hit play. EPISODE RESOURCES APPLY FOR A STAGE SPOT AT SHAIR! UNDRGRND HERE GET TICKETS TO HAIRCON HERE (USE CODE HTC10 FOR 10% OFF ALL TICKET PURCHASE) FOLLOW SHAIR! ON INSTAGRAM @WEARESHAIR CONNECT WITH DOM ON INSTAGRAM @DOMLEHANE CONNECT WITH HOW TO CUT IT ON INSTAGRAM @HOWTOCUTIT FIND OUT MORE ON TODAYS PAID SPONSORS KERATIN COMPLEX HERE CHAPTERS 0:11: Stage Work Matters 2:41: Better Behind the Chair 4:25: Creative Freedom Onstage 4:55: Getting Noticed Live 7:01: Why Live Still Wins 7:41: My Stage Journey 9:42: Creating New Platforms 11:11 SHAIR! UNDRGRND Explained 12:16: Community and Culture 13:52: HairCon Takeover 16:52: Bigger Plans Ahead

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EP391: Hairdressers & Barbers: Sick of the Algorithm?

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 49:52

What if your next job, chair, brand deal, or education booking didn’t come from battling an algorithm—but from one app built only for the hair industry? Meet Spotd! In this episode of How To Cut It, I’m Dom Lehane, and I’m joined by my fellow Spotd co-founders Richard England-Lee and Ollie Johns to break down Spotd—our soon to launch iOS and Android opportunity platform designed for hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, educators, and brands. We share why we built it, what problems it solves, and what you can expect at launch. Think location-based opportunity alerts, curated profiles that work like a portfolio/CV, and a cleaner, more professional way to connect—without the noise of social media. We’re building Spotd in public, and your feedback matters. Want early access (and a chance to test it)? Join the waitlist at getspotdapp.com. If you’re ready for your next big move in the hair industry—or just want to learn more—press play! Episode Resources JOIN THE SPOTD WAITLIST: VISIT GETSPOTDAPP.COM CONNECT WITH SPOTD ON INSTAGRAM @GETSPOTDAPP FOLLOW SPOTD ON TIKTOK @GETSPOTDAPP GET TICKETS FOR HAIRCON VISIT HERE : (USE CODE HTCI10 FOR 10% DISCOUNT) CONNECT WITH HAIRCON ON INSTAGRAM @HAIRCONSHOW FOLLOW HOW TO CUT IT ACROSS SOCIALS @HOWTOCUTIT Chapters 0:40 Introducing Spotd 2:27 Meet the Co-Founders 3:47 The Importance of Spotd 5:40 Transitioning to the Hair Industry 7:02 What Is Spotd? 8:59 Solving Industry Problems 11:58 How Does Spotd Work? 12:33 User Experience and Profiles 15:09 Opportunities and Connections 19:04 Building the App 22:43 Building In Public 25:46 Project Features 30:12 Engaging with the Community 34:57 Event Management on Spot 38:58 Future Plans for Spotd 48:15 The Game-Changing Vision

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EP390: The Real Business of Hair Extensions with Remi Cachet founder, Victoria Lynch

Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 01:04:42

Ever thought about adding hair extensions to your menu, but stopped because you’re not sure how to learn them properly, the return on investment, or whether the hair is ethically sourced? In this HTCI x Remi Cachet partnered episode, I sit down with Remy Cachet founder Victoria Lynch to get into the real questions: what responsible sourcing and sustainability actually mean in the extensions world, what salons should be asking suppliers, and where the red flags are. We also break down the learning curve—how to move from “extensions-curious” to confidently offering them as a professional service, what training should include, and why consistency, standards and support matter just as much as the hair itself. If you want to build a new revenue stream without compromising your values, this conversation will give you clarity and a practical way forward. Chapters 4:53: Understanding Hair Issues 6:52: Passion for Hairdressing 8:25: The Rise of Remi Cachet 9:55: Ethical Considerations in Hair Extensions 12:20: Achieving B Corp Certification 14:51: Sustainable Practices in Packaging 17:17: Global Expansion Plans 18:57: Supporting the Next Generation 20:11: Red Flags in Choosing Suppliers 28:23: Innovation and Adaptation in Extensions 38:12: The Super Stylist Community 43:55: Education and Training Changes 49:58: Giving Back Through Change A Girl's Life 1:00:05: Future Aspirations and Market Growth Resources from todays episode FOR MORE ON REMI CACHET VISIT REMICACHET.COM CONNECT WITH REMI CACHET ON INSTAGRAM @REMICACHET CONNECT WITH VICTORIA ON INSTAGRAM @VICTORIAREMICACHET

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EP389: The Brutally Honest Reality of Becoming a Session Stylist with Anna Chapman

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Duration 01:00:55

Want to become a session stylist? This episode with Anna Chapman is the practical route in — not the fantasy. I’m back in the HTCI PodShed with Anna Chapman, a leading session hair stylist with an instinctive understanding of hair and over a decade in top salons before moving into the session world. Todaywe’re to have real catch-up since we last spoke in 2020 podcast episode. Anna breaks down the actual steps to get into session work today: how to position yourself if you’re coming from salon, why session styling is a different job entirely, and what you need to do first to get on set. We get into the assisting ladder (what assistants really do, how to reach out, how to follow up, and how to get yourself rebooked), plus the skills that matter when the pressure’s on for major brands. Anna also shares what to post on Instagram if you want work—how to show range, not just “glam”—and why persistence, visibility and standards are the long game. If you’re serious about building a career in session hair, start here. CHAPTERS 1:25: Breaking into Session Styling 6:47: The Reality of Assisting 12:21: Getting Paid as an Assistant 15:04: Defining Session Stylists 19:35: The Importance of Communication 23:11: Challenges for Women in the Industry 27:20: The Competitive Landscape 34:33: The Path to Success 37:49: The Importance of Apprenticeships 43:09: The Role of Social Media 50:26: How to Become an Assistant RESOURCES FROM TODAYS EPISODE FOLLOW ANNA CHAPMAN ON INSTAGRAM @ANNACHAPMANHAIR FOR EVERYTHING SESSION KIT CLICK HERE CONNECT WITH SESSION KIT ON INSTAGRAM @SESSIONKIT GET TICKETS FOR HAIRCON VISIT HERE : (USE CODE HTCI10 FOR 10% DISCOUNT) CONNECT WITH HAIRCON ON INSTAGRAM @HAIRCONSHOW FOLLOW HOW TO CUT IT ACROSS SOCIALS @HOWTOCUTIT

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EP388: James Earnshaw & Jordanna Cobella – Hair Innovations Led (What Hairdressers Need to Know)

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 34:12

In this weeks episode we go behind the scenes of hair colour innovation in a podcast partnership with Wella Professionals UKI. We're joined by James Earnshaw (Global Wella Professionals Ambassador) and Jordanna Cobella (award-winning salon owner and Wella Colour and Trends Ambassador) and together they'll be breaking down what really happens when hairdressers help shape professional hair products. They'll be talking BlondorPlex developments, Ultimate Colour, and the real-world feedback that changes formulas, speeds up services, and improves consistency behind the chair. You’ll hear how to translate “new tech” into simple client language, protect your results between visits, and position professional products without awkward selling. If you want stronger blonding outcomes, cleaner toning workflows, and a smarter way to explain fade, maintenance, and pricing—this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can use in the salon straight away. Hit play and enjoy! Chapters 3:08: Behind the Scenes with Wella Professionals 3:16: Insights from R&D Development 6:32: Collaboration for Product Innovation 9:38: Creating Unique Toner Shades 18:45: Bridging Science and Hairdressing 21:42: The Importance of Client Communication 22:54: Packaging and Pricing Strategies 25:25: Understanding Color Longevity 28:29: The Evolution of Hairdressing Careers Resources from todays episode: FOR MORE ON BLONDORPLEX CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON ULTIMATE COLOR CLICK HERE VISIT WELLA STORE HERE WELLA EDUCATION CLICK HERE CONNECT WITH WELLA PROFESSIONALS UKI ON INSTAGRAM @WELLAPROFESSIONALSUKI FOLLOW WELLA PROFESSIONALS UKI ON TIKTOK @HOUSEOFWELLAUKI WATCH THE PODCAST INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE HERE @HOWTOCUTIT CONNECT WITH HOW TO CUT IT ON INSTAGRAM @HOWTOCUTIT FOLLOW HOW TO CUT IT ON TIKTOK @HOWTOCUTIT

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

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 45:59

Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part series where I’m joined by Alex Walker—a Torquay-based haircutting specialist, educator and the founder of AW Hair and Alex Walker Education. We recorded this episode inside Alex’s purpose-built education studio in Torquay, Devon (UK)—a dedicated space away from the salon where hairdressers can learn through in-person sessions, small groups, and online education, while staying connected to real, commercial salon work. Alex’s journey began at 17, when he fell into hairdressing almost by accident. What started as a job became a craft. He went all-in on haircutting—especially short hair—with a mission to raise standards and help hairdressers understand the why behind what they do. We dig into the realities of ambition, rapid growth, and salon ownership—and the moment everything changed. After his businesses went into liquidation, Alex was left asking: “I haven’t got five days’ worth of clients… what am I gonna do now?” This is a powerful conversation on resilience, rebuilding, and staying commercially relevant. Chapters: 11:11: The Journey of Self-Belief 21:27: Transitioning from Hairdresser to Salon Owner 22:54: The Hard Lessons of Business 27:55: The Shift to Education 32:34: Financial Insights and Stability 38:30: Balancing Family and Career Dreams Resources from todays episode: Join the waitlist for Spotd HERE Follow Spotd on Instagram @getspotdapp Alex Walker Salon CLICK HERE Connect with Alex on Instagram @alexwalkereducation Alex Walker online haircutting education HERE For everything else Alex Walker CLICK HERE View our video podcast with Alex Walker on YouTube @howtocutit Connect with How To Cut It on Instagram @howtocutit

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EP386: (Classic Rerun 2019) The Eugene Souleiman Story

Friday, April 3, 2026 • Duration 01:07:55

In this How To Cut It 'Classic Rerun' podcast recording from April 2019, we revisit a powerful conversation with Eugene Souleiman, one of the world's most respected session hairstylists in the fashion world. Eugene shares his journey from humble beginnings in South East London to becoming a global icon in editorial and runway hairdressing. He reflects on training with legendary hairdresser Trevor Sorbie and explains why mastering technical skills is essential before breaking creative boundaries. We dive into the fast-paced world of session styling — from preparing for runway shows to making quick decisions under pressure. Eugene discusses designer collaborations and why creating a complete look goes beyond just hair. Perfect for hairdressers, session stylists, and hair artists seeking inspiration to grow their craft and think bigger creatively. #EugeneSouleiman #SessionStylist #Hairdressing #HairPodcast #RunwayHair Chapters 2:31: The Launch of Spotd 5:11: Introducing Eugene Souleiman 6:06: Eugene's New Studio 8:50: Moving to the Countryside 10:06: Working on a Book 13:45: Reflecting on Early Career 17:37: Discovering Hairdressing 21:19: Treasuring Client Relationships 23:16: Working with Trevor Sorbie 27:57: The Journey of Creativity 30:35: Session Styling Realities 35:39: Passion for Hair 37:45: Finding Your Mojo 49:17: Understanding the Culture Shift 56:27: A Return to Education 1:01:45: Quick Fire Questions Resources from todays episode JOIN THE WAITLIST TO THE NEW SPOTD APP LAUNCHING SUMMER 2026 GETSPOTDAPP.COM CONNECT WITH SPOTD ON INSTAGRAM @GETSPOTDAPP FOLLOW SPOTD ON TIKTOK @GETSPOTDAPP CONNECT WITH EUGENE SOULEIMAN ON INSTAGRAM @EUGENSOULEIMAN FOR MORE ON HAIR MASTERY WITH EUGENE SOULEIMAN CLICK HERE CONNECT WITH HAIR MASTERY ON INSTAGRAM @HAIR_MASTERY

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EP385: Next-Gen Legacy (Part 3) — Strategy, Culture & Growth with Tash Grossman + Tilly Capel

Monday, March 23, 2026 • Duration 24:14

We wrap up our “Next Gen Legacy” mini-series, created in collaboration with Wella Professionals UKI, with hosts Tasha Grossman (CEO, Hobbs Salons) and Tilly Capel (Operations Director, Lara Johnson Lifestyle). In this final episode, we explore how modern salons are evolving and why ongoing education is essential to staying relevant. From guest-artist swap days to smarter training, we share practical ways to keep teams inspired and skills sharp. We also dive into rebuilding client visit frequency post-COVID and making sure services and pricing reflect today’s expectations. Tasha shares what’s worked with subscription offers like the Blow Dry Club, while Tilly reveals plans for a retail subscription. Throughout the conversation, we focus on what fuels sustainable growth: continuous learning, strong direction, and a community-first salon culture that keeps clients loyal and teams motivated. Chapters 9:17: Focus on Education for 2026 14:52: Driving Client Frequency 19:45: The Importance of Feedback Resources from todays episode Wella Professionals Store HERE Wella Professionals UKI on Instagram @wellaprofessionalsuki Wella Professionals Education HERE Wella Professionals UKI on TikTok HERE HOB Salons on Instagram @hob_salons Lara Johnson Lifestyle on Instagram @larajohnsonlifestyle Watch on How To Cut It YouTube Channel HERE How To Cut It on Instagram @howtocutit How To Cut It on TikTok @howtocutit

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