Today’s guest Michael Gray has transitioned from working behind the salon chair to building a successful career as an editorial and special occasion hair stylist. His talent and passion have led him from styling beautiful brides to perfecting the looks of A-list celebrities on the red carpet and creating looks for hair brand campaigns.

Michael’s impressive achievements include being a regional finalist in the South East London Heat at The 2017 Wedding Industry Awards and winning first place at The Welsh Open Hairdressing Championships. Now, he’s a sought-after figure in the editorial and special occasion hairstyling world.

In this episode, Michael shares insights into breaking into the editorial and red carpet niches. He discusses his candid experiences, career-defining moments, and the dedication needed to succeed in this exhilarating field. Whether you dream of styling for high-fashion editorials or creating memorable looks for special events, this episode offers valuable inspiration and practical advice.

This interview is part of our new monthly Out and About series, where we record interviews in exciting locations. We’re starting at The Travel Cafe in Lambeth, London—a cozy spot for an intimate and inspiring chat about all things hair.

Whether you’re an aspiring hairstylist looking to enter the editorial scene or passionate about red carpet glamour, this episode with Michael Gray provides tips on niching down, the importance of manifestation, and the dedication required to succeed in this glamorous yet challenging field.

Today&rsquo;s guest Michael Gray has transitioned from working behind the salon chair to building a successful career as an&nbsp;<a href="https://howtocutit.com/ep128-jody-taylor-one-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-editorial-mens-hairdressers/">editorial and special occasion&nbsp;</a>hair stylist. His talent and passion have led him from styling beautiful<a href="https://howtocutit.com/hair-up-education-heather-robertson/">&nbsp;brides&nbsp;</a>to perfecting the looks of A-list celebrities on the&nbsp;<a href="https://howtocutit.com/ep223-kevin-fortune-hair-make-up-artist/">red carpe</a>t and creating looks for hair brand campaigns.
Michael&rsquo;s impressive achievements include being a regional finalist in the South East London Heat at The 2017 Wedding Industry Awards and winning first place at&nbsp;<a href="https://howtocutit.com/ep334-the-niche-world-of-competition-hairdressing-with-dody-constantinou/">The Welsh Open Hairdressing Championships</a>. Now, he&rsquo;s a sought-after figure in the&nbsp;<a href="https://howtocutit.com/ep082-monae-everett-teaching-how-to-style-for-editorials-celebrities-and-all-textures-of-hair/">editoria</a>l and&nbsp;<a href="https://howtocutit.com/patrick-cameron-hairdressing-2/">special occasion hairstyling</a>&nbsp;world.
In this episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelgrayhair">Michael</a>&nbsp;shares insights into breaking into the editorial and red carpet niches. He discusses his candid experiences, career-defining moments, and the dedication needed to succeed in this exhilarating field. Whether you dream of styling for<a href="https://howtocutit.com/148-bernard-connolly-its-all-about-fashion-darling/">&nbsp;high-fashion</a>&nbsp;editorials or creating memorable looks for special events, this episode offers valuable inspiration and practical advice.
This interview is part of our new monthly Out and About series, where we record interviews in exciting locations. We&rsquo;re starting at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travel.cafe/">The Travel Cafe</a>&nbsp;in Lambeth, London&mdash;a cozy spot for an intimate and inspiring chat about all things hair.
Whether you&rsquo;re an aspiring hairstylist looking to enter the editorial scene or passionate about red carpet glamour, this episode with Michael Gray provides tips on niching down, the importance of manifestation, and the dedication required to succeed in this glamorous yet challenging field.

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.

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.

The UK and Irelands No 1 podcast show for the hair and barbering industry – giving the insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level.