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NHBF Presents Sofa TalkShaping the Future: A Conversation with Ashleigh HodgesWe're back! In this relaunch episode of the NHBF Podcast, now called NHBF Presents: Sofa Talk, we sit down with Ashleigh Hodges, President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, to explore her inspiring journey in the world of hairdressing. Ashleigh shares her insights on the Respect Our Sector movement, the challenges and triumphs of the industry, and why sustainability is becoming a driving force for the future of hairdressing. Whether you’re a hair professional or simply curious about the craft, this conversation highlights the passion, innovation, and leadership shaping the sector today.To find out more ab...
2025-11-2837 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkHow to start a new business from scratch - Dija AyodeleHi all, welcome to the final episode of NHBF Shines On for the season! To cap it all off we welcome Dija Ayodele. Dija is an award-winning aesthetician with more than 15 years’ experience in the beauty industry. She's also an author, a business owner, and a consultant who educates us about the importance of looking after our skin.Dija also champions diversity and her book, Black Skin is the definitive skincare guide for black women. She's someone who genuinely wants to help people have a better relationship with their skins.To find Dija on...
2023-01-0328 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkHow to manage a busy schedule of family, work and social - Lan Nguyen-GrealisToday, we’re joined by Lan Nguyen-Grealis. She's worked with major fashion titles, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Earl, Grazia and Stella. She's an author of two books on makeup and someone who is a strong advocate for turning makeup into art. She's also someone who has done it largely as a freelancer. On today’s episode we wanted to find out how she did it, and how you can make it in the beauty industry if you want to strike out on your own.If you want to find more of La...
2022-12-2024 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkRunning a sustainable salon - Anne VeckToday on the podcast we’re joined by Anne Veck. She has a three-decade long career in the industry and has been described as one of the most iconic hairdressers in the world by Hair Magazine.She's had a long journey from France to running her own sustainable salon, and we wanted to hear all about it on today's episode. We discussed why you have to be careful of ‘green-weashing’ and why becoming more environmentally conscious can help you garner more customers. If you want to hear more about how to...
2022-12-0624 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkAchieving work-life balance in the salon industry - Adam ReedToday on the podcast, NHBF Shines on…Adam Reed. Adam is one of the co-founders of the award-winning salon and haircare brand Percy and Reed. But he’s done so much more than that. His work has been seen on runways in London and New York and he continues to innovate and bring new brands to the market.He’s also someone who’s been very outspoken about his struggles with addiction and his own mental health, and we wanted to give him a platform to shine a light on those i...
2022-11-2225 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkTeaching salon owners to be financially independent and profitable - Jessica CraneWelcome to another episode of NHBF Shines On… Today on the podcast we’re joined by Jessica Crane. Jessica is an award winning business coach, and someone who thrives on helping salons reach their true potential. She tells us about her journey from the salon floor to helping other salons thrive. Along the way she explains why creativity and commerce go hand-in-hand in the hair and beauty industry and why a sense of community drew her into the industry. Find Jessica at https://www.jessicacrane.co.uk/ and on Instagram @jessicacranesiss. F...
2022-11-0819 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkDealing with mental health within your salon and clients - Tom ChapmanOur guest today is a superstar barber that has left a giant footprint in the barbering industry. Tom Chapman’s written books, appeared on the cover of Hairdressers Journal, and his Lions Barber Collective is slowly changing the conversation around men's mental health. He tells us about how he got his start in barbering, how he manages to look after his own mental health and about the one event that changed his life forever. Just a warning, today's podcast does deal with issues of suicide and depression. If those are issues that affect you, go to: https://www.s...
2022-10-2524 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkTraining and raising standards for afro and textured hair - Keeks ReidToday on the podcast, we are joined by Keeks Reid. Keeks is an award-winning journalist with more than a decade's experience covering the hair and beauty industry.She talks to us about the role of journalism in hair and beauty, her own journey with her natural Afro hair, and what the industry can do to help promote diversity. Today on the podcast, NHBF Shines On Keeks Reid.Head to https://www.keeksreid.com/ to find out more about Keeks and her work, and find her on Instagram @keeksreid. Find our host Brooke Evans on...
2022-10-1124 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkRecruitment and rising cost struggles for salons - Dom LehaneDom Lehane has been a hairdresser for more than 30 years and is the founder of Hair Club Live, a free online event that showcases young, creative hairdressers. He's also the host of the wildly successful How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry. A podcast that is amazing at bringing you behind-the-scenes interviews in the hair and beauty industry.A fourth-generation hairdresser, Dom is someone who lives and breathes hairdressing, and his podcast is a must-listen if you are trying to break into the industry.Today on the podcast, NHBF Shines On…Dom Lehane...
2022-09-2724 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkAttracting new clients to your business - Vivienne JohnsVivienne Johns went from owning her own business for 26 years to helping others use social media to take their business to the next level. Along the way she has an amazing story to tell that’ll inspire you to change the way you look at your business. Today on the podcast NHBF Shines on…Vivienne Johns For more info on the NHBF, head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/ to find out more. You can find Vivienne at https://www.facebook.com/Vivienn...
2022-09-1329 min
PhorestFM: Stories From the Salon FloorStefania Rossi on the Costly Implications of Bad Hiring Decisions (And the Red Flags to Keep In Mind)[251] In April 2022, a report commissioned by the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) from Pragmatix Advisory confirmed a skills crisis in the hair & beauty sector — sharing that "57% of hair & beauty businesses in the UK have unfilled vacancies." While the report identifies threats to the sector's future in the UK specifically, we're hearing salon owners globally also talking about the challenges they're running into when finding, hiring and retaining skilled staff.
In this week's conversation, multi-award-winning salon owner and entrepreneur Stefania Rossi (@stefaniarossirecruitment) shares her views and observations on the skills shortage, discusses the substantial financial implications bad hiring decis...
2022-09-1250 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkHow to find a healthy balance with social media - Casey ColemanToday on the podcast, NHBF Shines On…Casey Coleman. Casey Coleman is the founder of CHAIR Salons, the first gender neutral salon in Wales. The pandemic forced him to close down his salon but he’s since then he’s gone from strength to strength. In this interview Casey tells us all about how he got started in the hairdressing industry, and he lifts the lid on the stigma surrounding mental health issues within hairdressing. For more info on the NHBF, head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/ to find out more. ...
2022-08-3026 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkJessica CraneWelcome to another episode of NHBF Shines On… Today on the podcast we’re joined by Jessica Crane. Jessica is an award winning business coach, and someone who thrives on helping salons reach their true potential. She tells us about her journey from the salon floor to helping other salons thrive. Along the way she explains why creativity and commerce go hand-in-hand in the hair and beauty industry and why a sense of community drew her into the industry. Find Jessica at https://www.jessicacrane.co.uk/ and on Instagram @jessicacranesiss. Find our...
2022-08-2303 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkHair Has No Gender - Keri BlueWelcome to another episode of NHBF Shines On. Today on the podcast we’re joined by Keri Blue. Keri's the founder and leader of Hair Has No Gender, an organization dedicated to getting rid of gender discrimination in the hairdressing industry. For more info on the NHBF, head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/ to find out more. Find Keri at @hairhasnogenderuk on Instagram, head over to Hair has no Gender on Facebook or go to their website https://hairhasnogender.co.uk/ Find our host Brooke E...
2022-08-1616 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkTom ChapmanToday on the podcast NHBF Shines On…Tom Chapman. Our guest today is a superstar barber that has left a giant footprint in the barbering industry. Tom Chapman’s written books, appeared on the cover of Hairdressers Journal, and his Lions Barber Collective is slowly changing the conversation around men's mental health. He tells us about how he got his start in barbering, how he manages to look after his own mental health and about the one event that changed his life forever. Just a warning, today's podcast does deal with issues of suicide and depress...
2022-08-0903 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkHow to create a multi-dimensional brand - Mark WoolleyEpisodes from Shine on Podcast by the NHBF is now available on general release. On the podcast we chat with award-winning hairdresser Mark Woolley. Mark is a renowned hairdresser whose work has appeared all over the world. He’s also the founder and creative director of Electric. A brand that doesn’t just focus on hair but on fashion, design, hair products and much much more. For more info on the NHBF, head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/ to find out more. Find Mark at @markwoolley1 and Broo...
2022-08-0220 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkKeeks ReidKeeks is an award-winning journalist with more than a decade's experience covering the hair and beauty industry.She talks to us about the role of journalism in hair and beauty, her own journey with her natural Afro hair, and what the industry can do to help promote diversity. Today on the podcast, NHBF Shines On Keeks Reid.Head to https://www.keeksreid.com/ to find out more about Keeks and her work, and find her on Instagram @keeksreid. Find our host Brooke Evans on instagram @br00ke.evans.
2022-07-2603 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkDom LehaneA fourth-generation hairdresser, Dom is someone who lives and breathes hairdressing, and his podcast is a must-listen if you are trying to break into the industry. Here’s a little sneak peak of our conversation with Dom Lehane.You can find Dom at https://howtocut.it/ and on Instragram @howtocutit. Find our host Brooke Evans on instagram @br00ke.evans. To hear the rest of our conversation with Dom head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/
2022-07-1203 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkVivienne JohnsAlong the way she has an amazing story to tell that’ll inspire you to change the way you look at your business. Today on the podcast NHBF Shines on…Vivienne Johns You can find Vivienne on Instagram @thehairdresserssocialclub and check out her website: https://www.thehairdresserssocialclub.com/ Find our host Brooke Evans on Instagram @br00ke.evans.
2022-06-2803 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkCasey ColemanToday on the podcast, NHBF Shines On…Casey Coleman. Casey Coleman is the founder of CHAIR Salons, the first gender neutral salon in Wales. The pandemic forced him to close down his salon but he’s since then he’s gone from strength to strength. In this interview Casey tells us all about how he got started in the hairdressing industry, and he lifts the lid on the stigma surrounding mental health issues within hairdressing. To hear the rest of this conversation, head to NHBF.co.uk to and while you’re there, check out how the NH...
2022-06-1503 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkKeri BlueWelcome to another episode of NHBF Shines On. Today on the podcast we’re joined by Keri Blue. Keri's the founder and leader of Hair Has No Gender, an organization dedicated to getting rid of gender discrimination in the hairdressing industry. To hear the rest of this conversation, head to NHBF.co.uk to and while you’re there, check out how the NHBF can help support your business. Find Keri at @hairhasnogenderuk on Instagram, head over to Hair has no Gender on Facebook or go to their website https://hairhasnogender.co.uk/
2022-05-3103 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkMark WoolleyMark is a renowned hairdresser whose work has appeared all over the world. He’s also the founder and creative director of Electric. A brand that doesn’t just focus on hair but on fashion, design, hair products and much much more.To hear the rest of this conversation, head to NHBF.co.uk to and while you’re there, check out how the NHBF can help support your business. Find Mark at @markwoolley1 and Brooke at @br00ke.evans on Instagram and visit https://www.electric-hair.com/ to see some of his work.
2022-05-1803 min
NHBF Presents Sofa TalkNHBF Shines On TrailerCOMING SOON: NHBF Shines On NHBF Shines On… tells the inspiring stories of people working in the hair and beauty industry and showcases their journey to salon success. Every week, we talk to one bright light within the industry who has had to triumph over adversity to realise their potential. The show is hosted by Brooke Evans, a rising star in the hair and beauty industry. The full episodes of this podcast are only available to NHBF Members. To become an NHBF Member head over to NHBF.co.uk/join to get a...
2022-04-2701 min
Membership World PodcastEngaging Your Members as Influencers - NHBF CEO Richard LambertCEO of the National Hairdressers Federation, Richard Lambert talks about how a campaign to find the top 100 influencers in the industry drove phenomenal engagement on social media.
An industry hit massively by the pandemic, this initiative run by the NHBF achieved so many amazing results across all social media, and helped drive membership.
Richard talks about the whole campaign from inception through to the livestream event to launch some of the winners. It has been such a success that the 6500 member strong association wants to run it again, but on an even bigger scale.
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2022-02-0326 min
Salonomics with Joe & Aaron46 - How to win at SocialFirstly, Don't throw competitions on twitter to gain followers.
We had a Question about Butlins to try and get Joe some more followers on Twitter. It didn't work. I even offered to give real Satoshi's away to make Joe popular. To no avail.
On today's show, We start off by talking about the disproportionate sunlight that is given to negativity on the internet. Aaron mentions Bill Gates.
Joe has a genius theory about the obesity crisis and how to end it plus Joe shares his 2 step fool proof plan to win at social m...
2021-08-0651 min
The Life Of KGEpisode 83. Hellen Ward. Largest Independent Salon In The UK.Hellen has enjoyed a rich and varied career in salon management, culminating in her co-founding the largest and highest grossing independent salon in the UK. Not only is she regularly featured on TV and in the media commenting as the sector’s business guru, but she has been instrumental for the Hairdressing Industry having a voice at Government level.
An accomplished author, lecturer and educator for the sector Hellen’s passion for the hairdressing industry has seen her being an integral part of The Hairdressers Charity since 2005 as Past President, Trustee and Director and in her latest role as Vice Pres...
2021-07-0536 min
Grow My Salon Business Podcast096 What's happening in the UK hairdressing Industry?The world over the salon industry is a collection of small businesses, and in many cases, the owners of those businesses are often overwhelmed with issues around employment law, tax, health and safety updates, changing legislation, and a raft of other challenges as well as all the other fun stuff that comes with being a small business owner. Luckily, in many countries, we are supported by industry associations that are there to offer information, support and guidance to help salon owners navigate their way through the maze as well offering solutions and a sense of community. ...
2021-06-2944 min
Beauty and the Business BeastBeauty & The Business Beast - Hilary Hall- National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF)Our inaugural podcast simply had to be a legend of the industry.... and Hilary Hall from the NHBF really fits the bill.The National Hair & Beauty Federation (formerly NHF) was founded in 1942 and has been supporting the hair and beauty industry with all things business and legal for almost eight decades!The NHBF is a membership organisation; a bonafide independent, not for profit, trade association who support our industry exclusively. They have been leading the coronavirus recovery effort as a representative and advisor throughout; alongside 4 other bodies. This is not new activity; they have been l...
2020-07-2930 min
How To Cut It in the Hairdressing IndustryPodcast Special: Government Guidelines to Hair Salons and Barbershops Reopening, with Hilary HallIn this very special and important podcast we’re set to go deep into the government guidelines for hair salons and barbershops reopening in the UK. Joining me to answer your questions on this is Hilary Hall chief executive of the NHBF.
Ahead of many of us preparing to go back, theres been a lot of varying opinions on whats guidelines, whats law and yes, whats fake news! Well let me tell you that listening into todays interview will put your mind at rest, knowing firsthand that the NHBF have liaised and advised the UK government on put...
2020-07-0328 min
PhorestFM: Stories From the Salon FloorJanuary Monthly Round-up[148] Did you miss an episode this month? Catch up on everything that's happened in January with Killian and Zoe's round-up. On the agenda: product and blog updates, upcoming webinars and events you can join, Phorest Academy's official global launch as well as snippets from previous interviews with entrepreneur/star of 'The Apprentice' Pamela Laird, salon industry educator Jamie Dana, President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing Ken Picton, as well as the Buddha Beauty Company co-owners Llewellyn and Sam Thomas-Wood.
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2020-01-2736 min
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