Stylist Talk Lauren McNamee

Today I’m here with gorgeous Emma. Emma is a senior stylist and has also just been promoted to our management team at our Holden Hill Salon. Emma is actually our first ever apprentice that we have had from start to finish and we’re all very proud of her. Emma has been very patient and kind throughout the entire process and has understood all the steps, just taking them as they come. Today we spoke about the process of completing a hairdressing apprenticeship and becoming a seni...

Today I’m meeting with my friend Victoria, owner of Salon Grace here in Adelaide.Victoria moved her salon during covid to a gorgeous, quiet and peaceful space in Stonyfell. We spoke about her desire to be a hairdresser from a young age and getting started on her Cert II early. We also spoke about the path to opening her first salon and her work later to engage a mentor and get some hard truths about business; as well as better herself in order to attract the right people to her spac...

Today I’m here with Daniel, founder and creative director of Usfin Atelier, Sydney. Ready to wear genderless hair is a core value.We spoke about his accidental entry into the industry and moving to Australia. We also talk about his passion for thinking about hair as a broader beauty concept and why we need to keep doing what we’re doing to inspire and keep the next generation in this industry. Thank you Daniel.

Today I’m with Lisa Robertson. She is the AHIA SA/TAS 2022 Hairdresser of the year.Lisa and I discuss haircutting, tools and what goes into her amazing photoshoots.Lisa is excited for the next phase of her career. Inspired to deliver quality, relatable haircutting education and inspire stylists to express their creativity through hair competitions. Lisa really wants to see our industry come together and support each other.

I’m here with Bec Snow, owner of Alchemy in Melbourne. Bec is an Original Mineral and Dungud ambassador and educator, she’s the AHAF Newcomer for 2022 and also a winner of a position in the Fame Team in 2021.Bec and I talk about working for free, hair comps and balancing floor work as salon owners.Bec is cool calm and collected and very very humble. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do to.

I have a very special episode that we are bringing to you. We recorded this one at 11pm because I was speaking to a very special friend from Cha-am in Thailand. It was really incredible to get a chance to speak to someone from another country and I loved hearing about working on Asian hair and his fast social media growth. This is definitely one of my favourite podcasts so far! Thank you so much Toey. You can find Toey here;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toeydohair/...