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 champions diversity and her book, Black Skin is the definitive skincare guide for black women. She's someone who genuinely wants to help people have a better...
Jan 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 12
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, and how you can make it in the beauty industry if you want to strike out on your own. If you want to find more of Lan’s work, head to @lanslondon on...
Dec 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 11
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 be careful of ‘green-weashing’ and why becoming more environmentally conscious can help you garner more customers. If you want to hear more about how...
Dec 06, 2022•25 min•Ep. 10
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 his struggles with addiction and his own mental health, and we wanted to give him a platform to shine a light on those issues in the industry. To fin...
Nov 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 9
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 go hand-in-hand in the hair and beauty industry and why a sense of community drew her into the industry. Find Jessica at https://www.jessicacrane.co....
Nov 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 8
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 his own mental health and about the one event that changed his life forever. Just a warning, today's podcast does deal with issues of suicide and dep...
Oct 25, 2022•25 min•Ep. 7
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, NHBF Shines On Keeks Reid. Head to https://www.keeksreid.com/ to find out more about Keeks and her work, and find her on Instagram @keeksreid. Find o...
Oct 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 6
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. 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 int...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 5
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.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/ to find out more. You can find Vivienne at https://www.facebook.com/VivienneJohnsEducation/ and check out her we...
Sep 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 4
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 the lid on the stigma surrounding mental health issues within hairdressing. For more info on the NHBF, head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member...
Aug 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 3
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 go hand-in-hand in the hair and beauty industry and why a sense of community drew her into the industry. Find Jessica at https://www.jessicacrane.co....
Aug 23, 2022•3 min•Ep. 8
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. Find Keri at @hairhasnogenderuk on Instagram, head over to Hair has no Gender on Facebook or go to their website https://hairhasnogender.co.uk/ Find our ...
Aug 16, 2022•17 min•Ep. 2
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 start in barbering, how he manages to look after his own mental health and about the one event that changed his life forever. Just a warning, today's...
Aug 09, 2022•3 min•Ep. 7
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 products and much much more. For more info on the NHBF, head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/ to find out more. Find Mark at @mark...
Aug 02, 2022•20 min•Ep. 1
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.keeksreid.com/ to find out more about Keeks and her work, and find her on Instagram @keeksreid. Find our host Brooke Evans on instagram @br00ke.evans....
Jul 26, 2022•4 min•Ep. 6
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.evans. To hear the rest of our conversation with Dom head to https://www.nhbf.co.uk/membership/member-benefits/...
Jul 12, 2022•3 min•Ep. 5
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.
Jun 28, 2022•4 min•Ep. 4
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 the lid on the stigma surrounding mental health issues within hairdressing. To hear the rest of this conversation, head to NHBF.co.uk to and while you’...
Jun 15, 2022•3 min•Ep. 3
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 can help support your business. Find Keri at @hairhasnogenderuk on Instagram, head over to Hair has no Gender on Facebook or go to their website http...
May 31, 2022•3 min•Ep. 2
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 support your business. Find Mark at @markwoolley1 and Brooke at @br00ke.evans on Instagram and visit https://www.electric-hair.com/ to see some of his wo...
May 18, 2022•3 min•Ep. 1
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 hair and beauty industry. The full episodes of this podcast are only available to NHBF Members. To become an NHBF Member head over to NHBF.co.uk/join...
Apr 27, 2022•1 min•Ep. 1
