How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

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The ultimate resource and training guide for the hair industry, this is your one-stop shop for all things related to a successful career in hairdressing and barbering.
Show host, Dom Lehane, interviews special guests from across the hair, fashion, beauty and creative occupations, educating you with their insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level. Whether you're considering a career in the hair industry, a trainee hairdresser, highly skilled hairstylist, ambitious barber or a salon owner there is something definitely here for you in this Podcast.

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EP324: Why is it Important to Find Industry Recognition, Validation and Approval? with Dylan McConnachie

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EP318: Lacey Hunter-Felton – The Changing Perceptions of the Freelancer and Co-Working Space

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EP317: Claire Martin – Making the World a Better Place Though Hair

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