12 episodes

Talking haircuts, spray tans & a load of other stuff with the biggest names in the Hair & Beauty Industry! From award winning stylists, to salon consultants and even celebrity spray tanners - yes, we really do have a guest for you! So come join your hosts: Josh & Kelly, for fun chats, the best industry tips and of course... tons of salon horror stories too!

Created with industry professionals in mind, Salon Stories is a brand new podcast brought to you by the UK’s largest independent wholesaler: Hairdressing Supplies Lincoln.

Follow us on Instagram: @salonstoriespod

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Talking haircuts, spray tans & a load of other stuff with the biggest names in the Hair & Beauty Industry! From award winning stylists, to salon consultants and even celebrity spray tanners - yes, we really do have a guest for you! So come join your hosts: Josh & Kelly, for fun chats, the best industry tips and of course... tons of salon horror stories too!

Created with industry professionals in mind, Salon Stories is a brand new podcast brought to you by the UK’s largest independent wholesaler: Hairdressing Supplies Lincoln.

Follow us on Instagram: @salonstoriespod

    Ep 11: How the Lions Barber Collective are raising mental health awareness and saving lives ft. Tom Chapman

    Ep 11: How the Lions Barber Collective are raising mental health awareness and saving lives ft. Tom Chapman

    Hello, hello, hello...

    Welcome to Salon Stories episode 11 - the final episode in season 1! (Don't worry, we're just as sad as you are.)

    Now, to end the season with a bang... we are joined by the one and only, Tom Chapman. Not only is he an amazing guy and an incredible barber - he is also the founder of The Lions Barber Collective.

    • 50 min
    Ep 10: Becoming a part of the Wahl Professional Artistic Team ft. Jake Lansley

    Ep 10: Becoming a part of the Wahl Professional Artistic Team ft. Jake Lansley

    Hello, hello, hello... 

    Welcome to Salon Stories Episode 10. We honestly cannot believe that we have now had 10 consecutive weeks of the Salon Stories Podcast. This journey has been incredible and as always we cannot thank you all enough for all of the love and support that you have given us. 

    On today's episode we are joined by the lovely Jake Lansley: an award winning barber, barbershop owner & part of the Wahl Professional Artistic Team. During this hilarious, lighthearted episode, we chat to Jake about all things barbering. From Jake's inspiration to become a barber to winning awards & even starting his own shop at a young age. 

    Oh and we also hear the creepiest 'Salon Horror Story' yet! So be sure to listen to this episode as it truly is an incredible one! 

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    Don't forget to subscribe, like and share our episodes too as it really does help us! 

    • 33 min
    Ep 9: How to grow your hair or beauty salon business ft. Liz McKeon (International Salon Business Expert)

    Ep 9: How to grow your hair or beauty salon business ft. Liz McKeon (International Salon Business Expert)

    Hello, hello, hello...

    Welcome to Salon Stories episode 9 featuring the one and only Liz McKeon, or you may know her as the UK & Ireland's very own 'Salon Business Expert'. 

    We are honestly over the moon to be chatting to industry royalty today and to give you lot a load of business & marketing tips for your hair or beauty salon business. During this fun and interesting episode, Josh & Kelly chat to Liz McKeon all about her career offering industry advice for over 20 years now, being awarded a prize for empowering female entrepreneurs & things you can implement to grow your salon business. 

    If you're looking for more things Salon Stories, follow us on Instagram.

    Don't forget to leave us a review & to share Salon Stories with your friends too! 

    • 43 min
    Ep 8: The importance of being creative out of the salon too ft. Tom Badger

    Ep 8: The importance of being creative out of the salon too ft. Tom Badger

    Hello, hello, hello...

    It's time for Salon Stories episode 8! We know, we're super shocked that we are at episode 8 already!

    On this week’s Salon Stories episode, Josh has the pleasure of chatting to Tom Badger, a young and creative hairstylist. During this laidback and light-hearted episode, Tom explains to Josh where he finds the inspiration for his creative hair creations and crazy monthly muses over on his Instagram page.

    Tom also discusses with Josh just how he has found life after COVID-19 and being back in the salon. He even goes on to letting Josh into his personal life and giving him an insight into his career and salon story.

    Oh and… as always, don’t forget to check out our Instagram.

    • 46 min
    Ep 7: A look inside the UK's first gender neutral salon ft. Kaye Sotomi

    Ep 7: A look inside the UK's first gender neutral salon ft. Kaye Sotomi

    Hello, hello, hello... 

    Welcome to Episode 7! Once again thank you so much for your support, it really is appreciated by every single member of the Salon Stories Podcast team (we love you all)!

    As always, we are super excited for today's episode as we really do have one AMAZING guest for you! During this episode Josh and Kelly chat to Kaye Sotomi, owner of Chop Chop London. 

    Kaye tells the team all about the nature of Chop Chop and just how his amazing vision was brought to life. He also furthers the discussion into a look inside his business model and just how he is offering something that has never been heard of before in the Hair and Beauty Industry: gender neutral salon services! (We know... how amazing!)

    If you want to hear more about Kaye's journey so far & what Chop Chop London are up to - then make sure you listen to this incredible episode. 

    Oh &... don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @salonstoriespod

    • 50 min
    Ep 6: Marketing your salon business during COVID-19 ft. Peter Watson

    Ep 6: Marketing your salon business during COVID-19 ft. Peter Watson

    Hello, hello, hello... 

    Thanks so much (once again) for actually listening to our crazy project. We're so appreciative of all the support, recognition & love that we continuously get! Anyway enough of that...

    On today's episode we have the pleasure of chatting to Peter Watson, who is the owner of an award winning Marketing & PR agency: Distract. As we all know the world has been super crazy place over the past 6 months and unfortunately, many businesses including hair & beauty salons have suffered because of this. However, thanks to Peter, we have got an episode full of ideas that you can implement to market your salon business during / after COVID-19 and keep it thriving during this time of uncertainty. 

    Oh and if you haven't already... be sure to follow us on our Instagram: @salonstoriespod

    • 43 min

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