Best NHBF Podcasts (2025)

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Shaping the Future: A Conversation with Ashleigh Hodges 37:51

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We'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 indu…

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How to start a new business from scratch - Dija Ayodele 28:43

3y ago28:43

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Hi 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 champio…

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How to manage a busy schedule of family, work and social - Lan Nguyen-Grealis 24:58

3y ago24:58

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Today, 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…

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Running a sustainable salon - Anne Veck 24:46

3y ago24:46

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Today 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…

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Achieving work-life balance in the salon industry - Adam Reed 25:52

3y ago25:52

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Today 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…

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Teaching salon owners to be financially independent and profitable - Jessica Crane 19:42

3y ago19:42

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Welcome 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…

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Dealing with mental health within your salon and clients - Tom Chapman 24:58

3y ago24:58

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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…

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Training and raising standards for afro and textured hair - Keeks Reid 24:52

3y ago24:52

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Today 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,…

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Recruitment and rising cost struggles for salons - Dom Lehane 24:54

3+ y ago24:54

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Dom 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…

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Attracting new clients to your business - Vivienne Johns 29:27

3+ y ago29:27

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Vivienne 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.n…

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How to find a healthy balance with social media - Casey Coleman 26:07

3+ y ago26:07

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Today 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 t…

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Jessica Crane 3:18

3+ y ago3:18

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Welcome 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…

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Hair Has No Gender - Keri Blue 16:52

3+ y ago16:52

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Welcome 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. Fin…

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Tom Chapman 3:09

3+ y ago3:09

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Today 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…

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How to create a multi-dimensional brand - Mark Woolley 20:17

3+ y ago20:17

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Episodes 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 p…

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Keeks Reid 3:53

3+ y ago3:53

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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.kee…

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Dom Lehane 3:27

3+ y ago3:27

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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. 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.ev…

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Vivienne Johns 3:46

3+ y ago3:46

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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 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.…

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Casey Coleman 3:13

3+ y ago3:13

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Today 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 t…

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Keri Blue 3:04

3+ y ago3:04

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Welcome 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…

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Mark Woolley 3:13

3+ y ago3:13

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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. 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 sup…

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NHBF Shines On Trailer 1:17

3+ y ago1:17

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COMING 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…