Exploring Decisions and Free Will

A Journey of Self-Discovery

Early Days in Hairdressing

Overcoming Health Challenges

The Power of Synchronicity

Breaking into Television

The Rise to Fame

Transitioning to Consumer Products

A New Direction in Career

Embracing Change and Opportunity

Career Growth in Hairdressing

Transitioning to Television

Facing the Storm: Personal Challenges

Finding My True Self

Building MD London

Looking Ahead: New Series Announcement

Celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas joins the How To Cut It podcast in this blockbuster episode! From his early days in hairdressing to becoming a well-known TV personality (BBC1’s One Show), Instagram influencer (@mdlondon), and the boyfriend of Davina McCall (co-host of the Making The Cut podcast), Michael’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

We explore his career-defining moments, including the controversial advice he gave on The One Show during lockdown that led to industry backlash, lost brand contracts, death threats, and an Ofcom investigation. Despite this, Michael reinvented himself as a consumer-focused hairdresser, building his award-winning MD London styling tools brand, sharing expert insights with his 236K Instagram followers, and inspiring consumers to look and feel their best.

This raw, candid conversation highlights resilience, risk-taking, hard work, and why Michael believes bridging the gap between hairdressers and consumers is vital for the industry. Whether you're a hairdresser seeking inspiration or just curious about his story, this episode is packed with lessons and powerful takeaways.

Don’t miss it! 

Resources to todays episode

MD London Website: mdlondon.com 

MD London on Instagram: @mdlondon

How To Cut It on Instagram @howtocutit

Watch Interview on YouTube@howtocutit

Celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas joins the How To Cut It podcast in this blockbuster episode! From his early days in hairdressing to becoming a well-known TV personality (BBC1&rsquo;s One Show), Instagram influencer (@mdlondon), and the boyfriend of Davina McCall (co-host of the Making The Cut podcast), Michael&rsquo;s journey has been anything but ordinary.
We explore his career-defining moments, including the controversial advice he gave on The One Show during lockdown that led to industry backlash, lost brand contracts, death threats, and an Ofcom investigation. Despite this, Michael reinvented himself as a consumer-focused hairdresser, building his award-winning MD London styling tools brand, sharing expert insights with his 236K Instagram followers, and inspiring consumers to look and feel their best.
This raw, candid conversation highlights resilience, risk-taking, hard work, and why Michael believes bridging the gap between hairdressers and consumers is vital for the industry. Whether you're a hairdresser seeking inspiration or just curious about his story, this episode is packed with lessons and powerful takeaways.
Don&rsquo;t miss it!&nbsp;
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Resources to todays episode
MD London&nbsp;Website: <a href="https://mdlondon.com/">mdlondon.com&nbsp;</a>
MD London on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mdlondon">@mdlondon</a>
How To Cut It on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/howtocutit">@howtocutit</a>
Watch Interview on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@howtocutit">@howtocutit</a>

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.

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