In this episode, Lucy and Lisa reflect back on their IGTV live interview with Debbie Digby Smith, author of Forewarned is Forearmed, about the important protocols professional hairdressers are required to put in place to protect themselves and their clients in a legal capacity.

Lucy and Lisa share three tips each based on their experience as freelance mobile hairdressers. Sometimes the littlest of things can make the biggest difference to you, and these are tried and tested recommendations. If you have any tips and tricks of your own, we would love the hear them either in the comments on Instagram or Facebook.

Join Lucy and Lisa this week as they discuss feelings about returning to work on the proposed date of the 12th of April 2021 and raise awareness for the grey area that is correct practice for self employment in salons. Remember you can catch LIVE IGTV appearances with Lucy and Lisa every Thursday evening at 9PM on Instagram by following the podcast there at @the_everyday_hairdresser

This week Lucy and Lisa discuss their thoughts and opinions on issues surrounds egos, fragmentation and regulation within the Hairdressing Industry. Welcoming everyone’s thoughts on the subject along the way! Why are we having less recruitments within this sector? Are schools and colleges really encouraging students to walk down the hairy path? Is there a rift within the industry that needs to be healed and if so, how can it be done? We’d love to hear your thoughts so comment how you feel about these subjects and have your voice heard. You can be a member within our Facebook community at The Everyday Hairdresser Podcast and you can also take part in the discussions yourself every Thursday evening on IGTV at 9PM.

Join Lucy and Lisa as they chat about gaining financial help during the pandemic here in the Uk, plans for restrictions easing and a glimpse behind what went on at the BHBAs 2020! Prepare for tangents (such as how to pronounce Bourbon Biscuits correctly) and lots of laughter that will have you smiling and giggling along with us. Share with your friends, both hairy and non hairy and remember you can find us both on IGTV and Facebook under: @the_everyday_hairdresser if you would like to be a part of the conversation.

This week we took a different approach to things. We are happy souls and always look at the glass as half full wherever and whenever possible but, that doesn’t mean we haven’t experienced darker moments. Here Lisa and I are talking all things mental health and mindfulness. Lifting the lid off a subject that is still seen as taboo a lot of the time, and therefore one that is important to speak openly and honestly about. If you are struggling, PLEASE speak to someone. You can DM us and we shall list helpful links in the FB group for the Everyday Hairdresser Podcast community. You’re not alone and we do understand. Note: We are still ironing out some audio issues so apologies if there is an echo or it seems a little out of sync. We are newbies and learning on our feet! And we appreciate all of your support for this podcast, your messages and feedback is always cherished.

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! Happy New Year! We have been brainstorming about developments we are going to make with the Everyday Hairdresser Podcast and have decided up stepping things up! But first, we chat all about stepping into a third lockdown, how we find ourselves assessing hair in the strangest of places and some of our favourite Netflix binge fests available at the moment!

Join Lucy and Lisa as they reflect back over the rollercoaster ride that has been 2020! Listing all the positives that have been gained from the year and the gratitude they have carrying them forward into 2021.

In this episode, Lucy and Lisa speak about the pressures hairdressers face at Christmas and the importance of keeping perspective on the things that truly matter. Lots of giggles in this episode and a feel good factor that will have you smiling and laughing away as you listen to the conversation. DISCLAIMER: Santa is discussed in honest terms so please do not listen with children close by!

Join Lisa and Lucy as they chat to the lovely and knowledgeable social media coach and Instagram Whiz, Vivienne Johns. Expect laughter, honesty and inspiring conversation... where it shows not only how valuable social media is to create a thriving business, but how it can also bring value in the form of firm friendships too.

This week, Lucy and Lisa discuss clients who have unfair expectations and who take advantage when the line between professionalism and friendship gets blurred. Is it their fault for having certain expectations about us or is it ours as professionals due to not setting boundaries well enough? We’d love to hear your views on this, head on over the the Everyday Hairdresser Podcast group to keep the conversation going!

Join Lucy and Lisa as the chat about how we all strive to perfect our images for social media, the methods we use and the things we have learnt through education... and also a little trial and error! Is it a good part of our industry? Do you love having another creative Avenue for your skill or do you find it all a bit too daunting? We would love to continue the conversation with you over on our super friendly Facebook group community: The Every Day Hairdresser Podcast. Thank you as always for listening and for your wonderful feedback too!

Join Lucy and Lisa as they discuss experiences of working within a salon, how things are changing within the industry with regards to attitudes towards freelancers and how important it is to not pay attention or feed into stigmas and prejudices attached to both freelance and salon workers.

Join Lucy Healey and Lisa Carter with their hairy friends Kimberley Zinn and Gayle Arnott - as they share how a friendship struck up online throughout Lockdown and beyond makes a difference to both their hairdressing and personal well being.

The Hairdresser Juggle... in this episode Lucy and Lisa discuss the seemingly impossible juggling act between managing life as the everyday hairdresser alongside making time for self care, family and friends. Join in with the conversation by becoming a part of The Everyday Hairdresser Facebook Group and share your thoughts about how you juggle and balance hairdressing and life elements. We would LOVE to hear your take on things.

Welcome to The Everyday Hairdresser Podcast! Come and join us as we venture into the world of podcasting, speak a little about our background in hairdressing and why we have worked to create this podcast.