Weight Loss and Confidence

Roots and Identity

Texture Education Matters

From Money to Passion

Finding Growth at Headmasters

Leaving the Salon Machine

Why Education Wins

Joining Revlon Professional

Escaping the Doom Loop

Social Media and Booking

Educators and New Courses

Look and Learn Model

Visionaries Mentorship Programme

Championing Texture Inclusion

Neurodiversity in Education

Industry-Ready Training

Modern Work Boundaries

Ambition and Burnout

Social Battery Strain

Selling Yourself Well

The Power of Stage

What Makes Presenters Shine

Real Communication Matters

Retaining Talent Together

Charging Your Worth

Colour, Care, and Scalp

Hair Loss and Growth

In this episode of How To Cut It, I’m joined by RioAgor Watts at Revlon Professional’s head office in London. Rio is Revlons Group Education Manager for the UK and Ireland, and her job is to make sure education isn’t just “product info” — it’s practical, relevant, and actually works on the salon floor. We unpack what her role really involves, from shaping the learning experience hairdressers receive to the behind-the-scenes work that most people never see.

Rio takes us through her own journey too — getting into hairdressing young, finding confidence and purpose in the salon, then moving from a large salon group into an independent and eventually into corporate education. She shares what she had to learn the hard way, and the moments that made her realise she wasn’t just a stylist, she was someone who wanted to develop others.

We also get into what Rio believes the industry needs right now, especially aroundtexture inclusivity and education that’s done with respect and integrity. She talks openly about her mixed Nigerian, white and Spanish background, how that shaped her identity and hair journey, and why asking better questions in the salon matters. Expect honest insight on confidence, communication, boundaries, and knowing your worth — from someone whose entire job is helping hairdressers grow.

CHAPTERS
5:11 Weight Loss and Confidence
7:48 Roots and Identity
10:17 Texture Education Matters
12:05 From Money to Passion
14:08 Finding Growth at Headmasters
15:40 Leaving the Salon Machine
16:53 Why Education Wins
22:21 Joining Revlon Professional
23:57 Escaping the Doom Loop
25:52 Social Media and Booking
26:28 Educators and New Courses
28:53 Look and Learn Model
29:43 Visionaries Mentorship Programme
30:38 Championing Texture Inclusion
33:26 Neurodiversity in Education
36:20 Industry-Ready Training
37:35 Modern Work Boundaries
39:35 Ambition and Burnout
41:43 Social Battery Strain
43:22 Selling Yourself Well
44:34 The Power of Stage
46:06 What Makes Presenters Shine
48:15 Real Communication Matters
49:50 Retaining Talent Together
51:56 Charging Your Worth
54:39 Color, Care, and Scalp
56:39 Hair Loss and Growth

LINKS

Revlon Professional Education click HERE

Connect with Revlon Professional UK on Instagram@revlonpro_education_uki

Revlon Official Learning Hub click HERE

Connect with Rio on Instagram@riorevlonprofessional

Watch the video on YouTube@howtocutit

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We also get into what Rio believes the industry needs right now, especially around<a href="https://howtocutit.com/erica-liburd-hairdresser/"> texture inclusivity</a> and education that&rsquo;s done with respect and integrity. She talks openly about her mixed Nigerian, white and Spanish background, how that shaped her identity and hair journey, and why asking better questions in the salon matters. Expect honest insight on <a href="https://howtocutit.com/emma-fowler-hair/">confidence</a>, <a href="https://howtocutit.com/craig-parkinson-meta-salon/">communication</a>, boundaries, and knowing your worth &mdash; from someone whose entire job is helping hairdressers grow.
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CHAPTERS
<ul>
<li>5:11 Weight Loss and Confidence</li>
<li>7:48 Roots and Identity</li>
<li>10:17 Texture Education Matters</li>
<li>12:05 From Money to Passion</li>
<li>14:08 Finding Growth at Headmasters</li>
<li>15:40 Leaving the Salon Machine</li>
<li>16:53 Why Education Wins</li>
<li>22:21 Joining Revlon Professional</li>
<li>23:57 Escaping the Doom Loop</li>
<li>25:52 Social Media and Booking</li>
<li>26:28 Educators and New Courses</li>
<li>28:53 Look and Learn Model</li>
<li>29:43 Visionaries Mentorship Programme</li>
<li>30:38 Championing Texture Inclusion</li>
<li>33:26 Neurodiversity in Education</li>
<li>36:20 Industry-Ready Training</li>
<li>37:35 Modern Work Boundaries</li>
<li>39:35 Ambition and Burnout</li>
<li>41:43 Social Battery Strain</li>
<li>43:22 Selling Yourself Well</li>
<li>44:34 The Power of Stage</li>
<li>46:06 What Makes Presenters Shine</li>
<li>48:15 Real Communication Matters</li>
<li>49:50 Retaining Talent Together</li>
<li>51:56 Charging Your Worth</li>
<li>54:39 Color, Care, and Scalp</li>
<li>56:39 Hair Loss and Growth</li>
</ul>
<hr>
LINKS
Revlon Professional Education click <a href="https://www.revlonprofessional.com/">HERE</a>
Connect with Revlon Professional UK on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/revlonpro_education_uki/">@revlonpro_education_uki</a>
Revlon Official Learning Hub click <a href="https://www.revlonprofessional.com/education/">HERE</a>
Connect with Rio on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/riorevlonprofessional/">@riorevlonprofessional</a>
Watch the video 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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