Hair Ott Education is back with a brand new series of the Feel-Good Hairdressing Podcast.
Hosted by Laura from Hair Ott, a group of salons and academies on the south coast of England. They have been in business for 50 years and it’s safe to say that they know a thing or two about hair.
This podcast is your insider pass to an industry that’s equal parts artistry, people skills and business knowledge. In each episode Laura shares the real lessons, feel-good moments and hard-won know-how that will help hairdressing professionals thrive.
Throughout this series, you’ll go behind the scenes in the salon. You’ll also hear from guest experts across the industry, sharing honest stories and practical tips you can take straight to the chair.
If you’re ready to level up your skills, boost your confidence, and reconnect with what you love about hairdressing, you’re in the right p
In this episode, Laura speaks to Lucy from the Hair Ott Whitely branch about the importance of customer consultations.
Lucy talks us through how she approaches different types of consultation, how to manage potentially tricky clients and shares her extensive knowledge of products.
2 Sept 2024
6: Customer Service
On the final episode of this season of the Feel Good Hairdressing Podcast, Laura and Otto are doing a deep dive into customer service - arguably one of the most important elements of running you salon!
26 Aug 2024
5: Receptionists
This week, Laura's flying solo to talk all about receptionists and why they're so important to a salon.
If you're a salon that doesn't currently have a receptionist, Laura shares lots of practical tips that any team member can use to make sure your clients are always being looked after.
19 Aug 2024
4: Salon Owners
In this episode of the podcast, Laura and Otto are going to be delving deep into the world of the salon owner - they talk about systems, team, passion, and energy, and of course, their own experiences of owning salons.
12 Aug 2024
3: Maestro Managers
Today on the Feel-Good Hairdressing podcast, Laura and Otto are talking about managers and the role of the managers within the salon. And because they do so much in our salons, we refer to them as the Maestro Managers!
Tune into this week's episode to find out:
Why all managers should understand the cash element of a salon - we share lots of practical tips in the episode on how to do this!
The importance of understanding strengths and weaknesses as a manager.
Why we're drawn to managing salons in the first place - even though it's a very tough job!
Goal setting - why is it important for your staff and you, as a manager?
Our thoughts on the role of a manager and the self-development that's helped us most in that role.
This episode is a perfect listen if you're looking to become a salon manager, are already managing a salon, or even if you're just curious about the role and how it works!
And if you want to learn how to be a Maestro Manager, you've got to check out the Feel-Good Hairdressing Maestro Manager course! Find out more by clicking here: https://feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk/maestro-manager-courses
Visit our website: www.feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk (https://feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk/)
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Production support from Untold Creative (https://www.instagram.com/untold.creative/)
5 Aug 2024
2: Hairdressers
In this episode of the Feel-Good Hairdressing podcast, your virtual salon companion, Laura and Otto are talking all things consultant hairdressing!
Get ready to uncover the secret of what makes an exceptional hairdresser, as well as the insider tips you won't find anywhere else.
Tune in to hear:
Otto and Laura's thoughts on passion and goal setting
Tips on giving your clients fantastic consultations
The importance of not talking about yourself during appointments!
Why a good consultation is like a film trailer
How to best prepare for your working day
Otto's advice on getting out of a hair rut
What to do when things go wrong
Otto has taught around 500 to 600 people how to be hairdressers, so enjoy all the wisdom and practical tips shared in this episode!
Visit our website: www.feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk (https://feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk/)
Follow us on Instagram: @feel_good_hairdressing (https://www.instagram.com/feel_good_hairdressing/)
Production support from Untold Creative (https://www.instagram.com/untold.creative/)
29 Jul 2024
1: Assistants and Apprentices
Welcome to the first episode of the Feel-Good Hairdressing Podcast!
For our first episode, we're starting at the very beginning and talking about all things assistants and apprentices. For us, apprenticeships are the best route into a successful career in hairdressing but of course other routes are available!
Apprenticeships can be exciting and overwhelming, not just for the apprentice, but also the Salon Owner…
So, join us as we chat about...
How Otto got started in the hairdressing industry in Munich and then in the UK with Vidal Sassoon and Toni and Guy
Our salon perspective on apprenticeships and Saturday assistants
The importance of having a mentor for assistants
Our top advice for ace-ing apprenticeships
How to embrace failure as an apprentice
Communicating over generations
Taking pride in the salon you work for
Tips on how to learn
Why we start with teaching our apprentices the foundational four haircuts
Don’t forget to check out the resources that we mention in the episode as well!
There’s headsheets and an A-Z on how to ace your apprenticeship, and lots of other goodies too: https://feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk/free-courses (https://feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk/free-courses)
We hope you love listening to our thoughts on assistants and find our insights useful!
Stay tuned for episode 2 on hairdressing and how to become a consultant hairdresser coming very soon!
Visit our website: www.feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk (https://feel-goodhairdressing.co.uk/)
Follow us on Instagram: @feel_good_hairdressing (https://www.instagram.com/feel_good_hairdressing/)
Production support from Untold Creative (https://www.instagram.com/untold.creative/)
20 Mar 2024
1: The Feel-Good Hairdressing Podcast is coming!
Hair Ott Education proudly presents the Feel-Good Hairdressing Podcast, full of laughter, inspiration and a lot of hair wisdom!
In this series, Laura and Otto from Hair Ott share what they've learned about salon life from the last 60 years spent in the industry. They are both curious about the changes they've witnessed in the industry, as well as all the exciting future possibilities too.
Laura and Otto will also be sharing their successes and downfalls from their time running Hair Ott, in the hopes that it will inspire you to reflect on your own salon experience too. In this inspirational look into salon life, they will deep dive into the roles of everyone in the salon's family from receptionists to hairdressers to salon owners.
So to find out what makes a happy and successful salon, subscribe today to listen to the first episode, coming soon!
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