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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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.
EP379: Celebrating 40 Years – Andrew Barton, An Industry Treasure
How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry
52 minutes 8 seconds
1 month ago
EP379: Celebrating 40 Years – Andrew Barton, An Industry Treasure
Celebrating 40 years in hairdressing, British icon Andrew Barton joins Dom Lehane to share the mindset, craft and stories that shaped one of the UK’s most loved hairdressers.
From his Yorkshire apprenticeship and the mantra “never accept OK,” to winning British Hairdresser of the Year and defining a signature of healthy, shiny, glamorous hair, Andrew unpacks what lasting success behind the chair really takes. Recorded at Andrew's Brighton home, expect candid insights on confidence, education, elevating the narrative of hairdressing, and why the salon remains his true north.
If you’re a hair pro or just love great hair, this is essential listening. Get ready for Part Two next week. Search How To Cut It to subscribe. Listen now.
Chapters
1:52: Celebrating Andrew Barton's 40 Years
3:03: Andrew's Early Days in Hairdressing
11:10: The Importance of Awards
12:58: Career Before British Hairdresser of the Year
15:43: Defining Andrew's Signature Style
18:25: Andrew's Childhood and Adoption
22:48: The Salon as a Safe Space
30:47: The Power of Now
32:57: Exercise and Mental Health
37:51: Balancing a Busy Life
40:16: Understanding Consultancy Work
45:22: The Impact of 10 Years Younger
Resources from todays episode
Andrew Barton on Instagram @andrew_barton_hair
www.andrew-barton.com
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How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry
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.
