Dye Job - Interviews with the UK's leading hair experts

Sophie Maccorquodale
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Dye Job is a series of candid in depth interviews with the leaders in the UK hair industry revealing the background to their successful careers, key milestones and learnings that can be applied by those looking to find their path in a hugely competitve market. The podcast has been created by Sophie McCorquodale.   Sophie has over 30 years experience as a hair colourist with a keen eye for detail, extensive colour knowledge and a client list that includes Scarlett Johansson, Bjork and Florence Pugh.  Her editorial work has been featured in Vogue, Dazed and W Magazine, and colour work can be seen on the runway for Chloe, Gucci and Tom Ford.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    DYE JOB with Annie Humphreys | How Colour Changed Everything

    Hair colour has evolved dramatically over the past fifty years, and few people have witnessed—and influenced—that change more than Annie Humphreys. In this episode of Dye Job, Sophie sits down with one of the true pioneers of professional hair colour to reflect on a remarkable career that began at Vidal Sassoon and helped redefine the role of colour within modern hairdressing. Annie shares stories from the early days of Sassoon, working alongside some of the industry’s most influential figures and developing colour techniques that would inspire generations of colourists. She reflects on the importance of education, the privilege of mentoring others and why sharing knowledge has always been central to her career. Together they discuss creativity, collaboration, leadership and the evolution of hair colour, as well as the importance of curiosity, kindness and investing in the next generation. Warm, thoughtful and full of wisdom, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest legacy isn’t simply the work you create—it’s the people you inspire along the way.

    DYE JOB with Annie Humphreys | How Colour Changed Everything

  2. Jul 29 ·  Video

    DYE JOB with Brad Baker | Recovery, Reinvention & Resilience

    Brad Baker has built a career defined by creativity, curiosity and a willingness to evolve. From learning the fundamentals at Toni & Guy to embracing creative freedom at Bleach London, Brad established himself as one of Britain's most respected creative colourists. Editorial work, education and fashion have all played significant roles in his career, but this conversation reveals the experiences that shaped the person behind the profession. Brad reflects with remarkable honesty on grief, addiction and recovery, describing how hairdressing gave him purpose at a time when he needed it most. Rather than allowing difficult experiences to define him, he explains how they reshaped his understanding of creativity, confidence and success. Throughout the conversation he speaks openly about anxiety, self-belief and the importance of finding a community where he could truly be himself. One of the most compelling parts of the episode explores Brad's work with non-surgical hair replacement systems. What began as another chapter in his career has become one of its most rewarding. For Brad, this work is about far more than replacing hair. It is about restoring confidence, identity and self-belief for people experiencing hair loss, demonstrating that the impact of hairdressing often extends far beyond appearance. Honest, insightful and deeply human, this episode is a conversation about resilience, reinvention and the privilege of helping people feel more like themselves. It is also a reminder that while creativity may build a career, purpose is what gives it lasting meaning.

    DYE JOB with Brad Baker | Recovery, Reinvention & Resilience

  3. Jul 29 ·  Video

    DYE JOB with Jadah Dale | Building More Than a Salon

    When Jadah Dale left Canada for London, she arrived with little more than determination, ambition and a clear vision for the future. Before she had even secured an interview, she was telling everyone back home that she was moving to work at Bleach London. As she laughs in this conversation, she was simply "manifesting."  That belief in possibility has shaped everything that followed. Over the past decade, Jadah has established herself as one of London's most respected creative colourists, earning the trust of musicians, artists and a growing community of clients drawn to her instinctive understanding of modern colour. Her signature blondes have become synonymous with her work, but behind the technical skill is a thoughtful, collaborative approach that values relationships just as highly as results.  After seven years at Bleach London, she founded Studio Studios with a vision that extended far beyond opening a salon. She wanted to create an environment where people genuinely wanted to spend time—a space that felt welcoming, inspiring and creatively alive. Today, Studio Studios has become one of London's most distinctive creative salons, celebrated not only for the quality of its colour work but for the culture Jadah has carefully built around it.  Throughout the conversation, Jadah speaks with refreshing honesty about the realities of building a business. She reflects on burnout, the pressure to seize every opportunity, the challenges of leading a growing team and the importance of protecting both physical and mental wellbeing. Rather than seeing leadership as being in charge of people, she believes it is about creating an environment where others can develop confidence, creativity and independence.  Warm, thoughtful and quietly ambitious, Jadah's story is about much more than opening a successful salon. It is about having the courage to leave home, trust your instincts and build something that reflects your values. In just ten years, she has created not only an exceptional career, but a creative community where people—and great work—can flourish.

    DYE JOB with Jadah Dale | Building More Than a Salon
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Dye Job is a series of candid in depth interviews with the leaders in the UK hair industry revealing the background to their successful careers, key milestones and learnings that can be applied by those looking to find their path in a hugely competitve market. The podcast has been created by Sophie McCorquodale.   Sophie has over 30 years experience as a hair colourist with a keen eye for detail, extensive colour knowledge and a client list that includes Scarlett Johansson, Bjork and Florence Pugh.  Her editorial work has been featured in Vogue, Dazed and W Magazine, and colour work can be seen on the runway for Chloe, Gucci and Tom Ford.

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