Tackling Curly Hair with Confidence Starr Mason is the Field Education Leader for the Hair Cuttery family of brands and is a hair stylist with over 30 years in the industry.She began her career in school, after being inspired by Vidal Sassoon, and didn't realise at the time all the different avenues that would become available to her throughout her career.Starr believes that education is a never-ending journey and loves to re-ignite stylists' passion for hair.She has learned to love her textured hair and getting to know what it needs and likes, and encourages others to do the same with their own hair, and for their clients!She urges people to jump in when it comes to working with textured hair and not to be scared to work with curls.We discuss how to work with textured hair, much product to apply, the difference between cocktailing and layering products and maintenance.Connect with Starr:InstagramHair Cuttery Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Look Good Feel Better Kassi McFarlane is  Hairstylist who specialises in styling hair for weddings & special occasions.She first heard about the Look good feel better charity 20 years ago, when she worked on cosmetic counters recommending products.The Charity is now approaching its 30th anniversary!Look good feel better supports those receiving  cancer treatment to be able to be given advice and help on how to adapt to changes treatment may make to your hair, skin, body shape, (including eyebrows, nails, face shape).Their volunteers include make-up artists, Hairstylists and stylists to help you learn methods & techniques for changes in make-up, how to deal with new hair growth, different lengths, texture & colour, skin texture and what to wear for different body sizes or shape.Kassi describes how 'superficial' treatments such as hair and make-up can have a deeper significance for cancer patients who just want to get back to feeling like themselves. Connect with Kassi:Instagram Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

The benefits of an apprenticeship in the Hair Industry Sarah Abel from TNB skills training joins me to talk about the importance of apprenticeships within the Hairdressing industry and the benefits of the programmes.Sarah has been in the industry since she was 13! She returned to hair & beauty at 38, learned nails, and took over a business. She realised that there was a gap in the market for nail training apprenticeships.She has had to often defend the industry against the common misconception that hairdressing or any vocational courses are not a pathway to a lucrative career, and the negative connotations that these are only for students who are not suitable for A-level courses or University. Sarah has the stats to prove that actually these jobs can be just as high earning if not more!We discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship programme, and what the future may hold for the industry.Her academy has grown since 2008, and she has worked hard to find ways to work with employers to make sure both them and their trainees are well supported.Connect with Sarah:Link tree Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

How hair loss made me a better Hairdresser Jessica Young has been in the Hair industry for 16 years, and thought that she knew enough about the hair & scalp to advise and help her clients; That is, until she began to experience extreme hair shedding herself!She then realised that there was a lot more that she could learn, and tells how her own journey has made her be able to support her clients so much better too.As a busy mum, when she first noticed her hair loss, she didn't really take any action, and now realises that she was on the verge of burnout, with low iron, migraines, body shakes and brittle, poor quality hair.We discuss how hair loss can be a sign of other issues such as deficiencies in the bodies that should not be ignored, and where to go to get effective help. Jess says that her experience has changed her approach to client consultations, and has made her a better hairdresser as a result.Connect with Jess:Instagram Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

See the Human first ~ Could your salon be more inclusive?  Keri Blue is a barber & short hair specialist, who was inspired to learn to cut hair after being refused service at a barber shop in Brighton.She found the whole experience so shocking and embarrassing, that this led her to join learn to cut hair, to ensure that other people could have a more positive experience.She now works hard to educate others within the industry to help them and their businesses be more inclusive to all LGBTQIA+ people.Keri is all about challenging stereotypes, and unpicking social constructs, gently suggesting how we can make small changes to be more inclusive,We discuss how the journey to your salon begins far before a client sits in your chair, and what you can do to show that you are Trans and non- binary friendly. We also look at the benefits of hourly pricing and gender neutral pricing.Connect With Keri:InstagramHuman first Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

The factors that have the greatest impact on your hair Dr Gaby Longsworth joins me again this week to share her wealth of knowledge about factors that have an impact on hair loss and the quality of the hair you grow.Dr Gaby Longsworth is a mum, wife, Ph.D. Scientist, Certified Hair Practitioner, Trichologist, a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney, and owner of Absolutely Everything Curly. She has a Ph.D. in human genetics and molecular biology at The Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in molecular biology from the Florida Institute of Technology.Gaby is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and research while continuing the movement of cherishing, embracing, and discovering your natural beauty.We look at contributing factors such as scalp health and the microbiome of your scalp, along with your diet and the microbiome of your gut!She also explains how stress can have an impact on your hair and scalp health.Connect with Dr Gaby:Absolutely everything curlyInstagram Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

You are your brand ~ How to market yourself W/ The Profile Guy Chris Foster began his career as a barber in North London. He trained at Enfield College but had big dreams!He worked hard to raise his profile and skills, and has had an exciting career including being Creative Director in both Harrods and Selfridges. Chris quickly recognised that in order to achieve his goals he had to market himself and his brand. He became the director for the British Barbers Association, has written countless articles for magazines, and went on to work for big fashion houses, even getting paid over £4,000 for just one haircut!Chris shares his knowledge and expertise on how to build a strategy and market your brand, along with how you may have to work through your limiting beliefs and get comfortable with being uncomfortable.Connect with Chris:InstagramFacebookWebsiteSign up for The One Programme course here ~ 7 days free trial ⏳ Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Trichotillomania ~ Getting to the 'root' of the problem Ruth Parchment is a therapist who works with anxiety based issues.She has always had a curiosity for people and why they do what they do, and the history leading up to that point. She treats lots of people with trichotillomania, which falls under the OCD umbrella.This can present in many different ways, and be sporadic or habitual, even happening multiple times per day.Trichotillomania can also be conscious or unconscious, and many people experience guilt or shame around the condition.Ruth delves into what Trich is all about, how and why it happens, and how it can even cause changes in the brain!She shares how to help someone going through it and talks about how compassion is important.Connect with Ruth:InstagramWebsiteBooks:Life is TrichyDoesn't it Hurt? Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

When Trichology and cosmetics combine ~ How to get expert help when choosing hair products Samantha Stewart MIT & Rachel Marcelin join me today, two of the founders of Curl ID, the online science- based hair analysis platform.Are you fed up of buying products you think will work for your hair and they don't?Managing curls can be a mystery, whilst many products promise amazing results and don't deliver.Curl ID was founded to help people understand & manage their textured hair better, taking a scientific approach rather than a cosmetic one. Their aim is to build a supportive community offering a carefully curated selection of recommended products.Curl ID have also developed hair analysis kits, so that you can get a personalised report on the best products for you.Enter Curl ID competitionConnect with Curl ID:InstagramYouTubeWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

How your relationship with your hair affects your relationship with yourself Hannah Bradley, the Curly Confidante, is a hair coach who helps people not only manage their hair, but to explore their relationship with their hair, and describes how this can have an impact on your whole relationship with yourself.Having been  bullied in primary school, Hannah has experienced having low self- esteem, sharing that it knocked her confidence and made her not like her hair.She began to straighten her hair or tie it back so as to try to 'fit in' and not draw attention to herself.She fully understands the impact of a bad hair day, and we discuss how the way we feel about our hair can be just as damaging as picking at any aspect of our body in the mirror every day. We have so many beauty standards that we are expected to conform to, and Hannah advocates for us to listen to our inner voice, doing things because they feel good, and not because you feel you 'should'.We look at how your relationship with yourself can affect your relationship with your hair, and how you need to be kind to yourself and put yourself first.Hannah says: Be your own best friend & advocate, don't let the harshest criticism come from within!Connect with Hannah:InstagramFacebookTikTockLinkedInWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

How to take a more creative path in your hairdressing career Ashleigh Hodges is the Vice President for the Fellowship of British Hairdressing.Coming from multiple generations of hairdressers, she began with the Fellowship as a clubstar member, then a member of the FAME team, and began to work with Errol Douglas a lot.She has experienced many different aspects of the industry throughout her career and describes herself as having a very driven mindset.Ashleigh shares her insights into how you can progress in your work and how she got into more creative areas of the industry.We discuss the benefits of the Fellowship, and how it aims to create opportunities for creativity and expansion at all levels in many different areas and how much the platform offers to help you learn and grow. It's all about a collaborative environment where every member of the team's input is valid and welcome.Ashleigh offers her tips on how her mindset and attitude have set her apart, and why having clear boundaries is important.Connect With Ashleigh:InstagramFellowship instagramArt teamFellowship website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Understanding ingredients in Hair products ~ What should you look for? Dr Gaby Longsworth is a mum, wife, Ph.D. Scientist, Certified Hair Practitioner, Trichologist, a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney, and owner of Absolutely Everything Curly. She has a Ph.D. in human genetics and molecular biology at The Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in molecular biology from the Florida Institute of Technology.As a scientist, she was curious to learn why certain hair products worked well for her hair but others did not, so she started learning to understand the different ingredients.She was shocked at the amount of misinformation and the misleading marketing tricks companies used.Gaby is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and research while continuing the movement of cherishing, embracing, and discovering your natural beauty.We look at the different ingredients, what they do and how to read and understand the labels on your hair products.Gaby also describes the challenges of being mixed race and having curly hair in a professional Law environment, and how embracing her natural texture and also grey hair challenged the expected 'standards' of some institutions. She shares her knowledge on how to care for grey hair. Connect with Dr Gaby:Absolutely everything curlyInstagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

The importance of eyebrows ~ when alopecia affects your facial hair  Jason Berndt was a fighter pilot in the military until recently, when he sete up 'My Two Brows'.He believes that the stress of the military training and studying an engineering degree have contributed to his alopecia.His first experience of hair loss was alopecia areata patches at around 8 years old. Then at 19, at military college, he noticed it again, and the hair on his right eyebrow began to disappear, along with his eyelashes. Eventually, he had lost so much hair he had to shave it off, which he describes as a traumatic experience. He has looked into various treatments, but really found options for men to disguise what is happening pretty limited. It was difficult to find a solution that didn't draw attention to himself or look unnatural.In the end, he came across temporary eyebrow tattoos, but there were not a lot of options or choice, so Jason began to make his own!He now produces many different colours, styles and sizes. These help not only those with hair loss but also conditions such as trichotillomania too.Connect With Jason:InstagramWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Curl Daddy ~ Helping men embrace their natural hair texture Edwin Borquez is the founder of Curl Daddy products.His Caribbean heritage has given him very curly hair and a great look which led to a career in modelling. This was a confusing time, as some people would tell him to  tame his curls to help blend in to get more work, and some would advise him to embrace his textured hair for a more different look.He has had to learn to style and handle his hair after chemically straightening it and damaging it to 'fit in'.When looking for products for his hair, he struggled to find any that he could identify with. He also wanted something with more natural ingredients, as he didn't want to use products every day containing chemicals that would be absorbed through his skin. This led him to create a range of products with a natural formulation that were easy to use and apply, with hair & scalp health as the focus. Connect with Edwin:InstagramTikTokFacebookCURL DADDY ~ Use code CURLYTHERAPY for 15 % off! Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

How can salons work to support trans clients Mac McGregor is 57, and is a trans activist and educatorGrowing up, he had zero exposure to the LGBTQ+ community, but from a very early age found that he didn't identify as a girl.They got into martial arts, which allowed him to have an outlet to be more masculine and also to see more of the world.Due to the regulations of the sport, Mac waited until his martial arts career ended before medically transitioning at the age of 42.Once he began this journey, he started to look for queer- friendly salons that would welcome him and understand his needs. Mac shares how there is a high rate of suicide in young LGBTQ people due to isolation, and there is a need for more mentors in the trans community.He invites people to look at social conditioning and question what serves you and what doesn't.Connect with Mac:InstagramWebsiteBook Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

How to market sensitive services such as hair loss treatments Michael Reynolds became a business consultant after years in the hairdressing industry. He has experience being self- employed, running his own business and dealing with clients going through cancer treatment.He likes to promote marketing and branding in a personal, friendly way, avoiding hard sales tactics.Michael describes what modern-day branding is, and how you can use it to show what you are all about. He says when marketing your services, be as organic and authentic as you can; it's not all about followers and filters, it should be about how you make people feel and the outcome of their service. We look at how you can measure your time to make sure you get the important things done.Michael shares his knowledge on how to best market sensitive services and difficult subjects to those who might need it, avoiding the blurred out images!Connect with Michael:InstagramLinkedIn Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Using JAK inhibitors to treat alopecia areata Tommy Hall began experiencing hair loss in November 2021, and within four weeks, he has lost around 70% of hair over his entire body.He has no idea what had caused his hair loss, and found that there was no cover from the NHS to help him with treatment. He went to the dermatologist and was given a diagnosis of alopecia areata, which was a relief and a shock. Tommy began researching treatment options, and happened upon a Facebook group where some members had been using JAK inhibitors to treat their hairloss, a relatively new treatment using drugs that were originally designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis.He is now coming to terms with this new treatment regime, and that he may be living with alopecia his whole life. We look at how to find affordable treatment, the side effects and dealing with the unknown.Tommy describes how he feels empowered by his ambition and strength to find a solution to his condition, and he is happy to be able to help others on their journey and share his progress.Connect with Tommy:InstagramMetro article Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Building resilience ~ Why professional development should be more than just physical skill building Hayley Jepson has a hairdressing background of over 30 years. She was a very busy colourist, often triple booked with clients!She then studied counselling, and now focuses on supporting hairdressers with their mental heath & wellbeing.'The Resilient Hairdresser' was borne out of wanting to help people avoid burnout and have a long, happy career.Hayley describes how you can work to set boundaries, grow in confidence and recognise where the biggest energy drains are, developing strategies to grow your resilience.She loves supporting people and has found that this career shift has been a natural progression that allows her to use all the skills and experience she has accumulated.Connect With Hayley:InstagramFacebookWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Does alopecia affect beard growth? ~ How to promote a healthy beard Tudor Tanase,  known as The Hairloss Dude, began to take an interest in hair loss when he wanted to improve his beard growth at 18.He started to use minoxidil, but found that he experienced negative side effects. As he began to develop the signs of male pattern hair loss, he began to apply the solution to his scalp and the same issues arose, causing dandruff, dry skin and irritation. He then began to look into the formulation of the different products and the ingredients these products contained. We discuss how genetic hair loss happens, what is the cause, and how can you access accurate information on effective treatments to prevent unnecessary spending on products and treatments that don't work.Tudor shares tips on how to promote healthy beard growth, and we explore how Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth and beard growth in different ways.He shares his knowledge on product formulations and ingredients to aid the metabolism and absorption of products, and describes how there is a huge difference in the quality and performance of a product depending on the amount and quality of the ingredients and the manufacturing processes.Tudor notes the lack of innovation in the field by the major brands and how using  experienced factories for production is important especially for higher strength formulas.Connect with The Hairloss Dude:InstagramWebsiteYouTube Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK

Your vibe attracts your tribe ~ How to create the best outcome for 2023 Jennifer Louise is the Salon Marketing coach.She believes that the way you start your day is up to you- how do you talk to yourself? Are you grateful for what you have?We discuss how attitude affects your progress, and how we can get the best from our clients and business in 2023.Jennifer left school at 14, recognising that the education system didn't work for her. She began working in a salon and ended up negotiating with her head teacher a way to work towards her NVQ in hairdressing alongside her GCSEs!By 24 she owned her own salon, but spent ten years learning important lessons in business along the way.She believes it is important to get clear on who you serve and base your business and culture around your ideal client.We explore the impact that behaviours, thoughts and actions can have on your success.Connect with Jennifer:InstagramFacebookWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Get 15% off all Tony Maleedy products! Click Here and use code HAIRTHERAPYUK