The OBE Story

Creative Head’s Legacy

New Focus Ahead

Reaching Future Hairdressers

Neurodiversity in Salons

Industry Icons and Inspiration

The Future of Hairdressing

Quickfire Questions

For today’s takeover episode, our month-long residency guest host Nancy Stripe sits down with the visionary Catherine Handcock OBE, a pioneering British publisher and leading advocate for the UK hair and beauty sector. As the founder of Creative HEAD and a director of the British Beauty Council,Catherine has spent decades championing professional excellence, building prestigious awards platforms, and lobbying for vital industry recognition.

Nancy and Catherine discuss the evolution of hairdressing as a vibrant, interconnected community and the power of storytelling through media. Catherine pulls back the curtain on how she successfully bridged the gap between salon life and the wider professional world, helping to set new standards for the entire industry.

They also explore the importance of recognising emerging talent and the necessity of giving a voice to those challenging the status quo. Discover why Catherine believes in innovation over tradition and why a commitment to unique vision is the ultimate tool for long-term success.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, the impact of professional advocacy, and how to build a legacy that changes an industry for the better. Whether you are seeking professional inspiration or strategic guidance, this episode offers a roadmap for leading with both passion and true purpose.

 

 

CHAPTERS
4:28 The OBE Story
8:29 Creative Head’s Legacy
24:11 New Focus Ahead
27:43 Reaching Future Hairdressers
33:39 Neurodiversity in Salons
42:07 Industry Icons and Inspiration
50:27 The Future of Hairdressing
56:28 Quickfire Questions

 

 

RESOURCES
Learn more on The Industry  HERE
Connect with The Industry on Instagram@theindustrysquad
Sign up for Destination HairHERE
For more on Creative Head Magazine Click HERE
Watch a Life In Hairdressing
Connect with Creative Head on Instagram@creativeheadmag
Connect with Catherine Handcock OBE on LinkedInHERE
Find out more on the British Beauty CouncilHERE
Connect with Nancy Stripe on Instagram@nancystripecolour
Sign up to the waitlist of Spotdgetspotdapp.com
Connect with Spotd on Instagram@getspotdapp

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<a href="https://howtocutit.com/jack-howard-hair-colour/">Nancy</a> and Catherine discuss the evolution of hairdressing as a vibrant, interconnected community and the power of storytelling through media. Catherine pulls back the curtain on how she successfully bridged the gap between salon life and the wider professional world, helping to set new standards for the entire industry.
They also explore the importance of recognising <a href="https://howtocutit.com/vinny-lee-brennan/">emerging talent</a> and the necessity of giving a voice to those challenging the status quo. Discover why Catherine believes in innovation over tradition and why a commitment to unique vision is the ultimate tool for long-term success.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on <a href="https://howtocutit.com/danielle-garner-wildflower-dublin/">entrepreneurship</a>, the impact of professional advocacy, and how to build a legacy that changes an industry for the better. Whether you are seeking professional inspiration or strategic guidance, this episode offers a roadmap for leading with both passion and true purpose.
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CHAPTERS
<ul>
<li>4:28 The OBE Story</li>
<li>8:29 Creative Head&rsquo;s Legacy</li>
<li>24:11 New Focus Ahead</li>
<li>27:43 Reaching Future Hairdressers</li>
<li>33:39 Neurodiversity in Salons</li>
<li>42:07 Industry Icons and Inspiration</li>
<li>50:27 The Future of Hairdressing</li>
<li>56:28 Quickfire Questions</li>
</ul>
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RESOURCES
<ul>
<li>Learn more on The Industry&nbsp;<a href="https://the-industry.co.uk/"> HERE</a></li>
<li>Connect with The Industry on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theindustrysquad/?hl=en">@theindustrysquad</a></li>
<li>Sign up for Destination Hair <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheIndustry/DestinationHAIR26?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadHvAx9m4vGxJmqhpmSMVuYssyYMqso3uPcU68QP8S3cbYlHhpD23GTQKqWyA_aem_Vpg_E7GY4fa0O6oa2CoQgQ">HERE</a></li>
<li>For more on Creative Head Magazine Click <a href="https://creativeheadmag.com/">HERE</a></li>
<li>Watch a<a href="https://the-industry.co.uk/Watch-The-Industry-Documentary"> Life In Hairdressing</a></li>
<li>Connect with Creative Head on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creativeheadmag/?hl=en">@creativeheadmag</a></li>
<li>Connect with Catherine Handcock OBE on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-handcock-obe-6aa54117/">HERE</a></li>
<li>Find out more on the British Beauty Council <a href="https://britishbeautycouncil.com/">HERE</a></li>
<li>Connect with Nancy Stripe on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nancystripecolour/">@nancystripecolour</a></li>
<li>Sign up to the waitlist of Spotd <a href="https://getspotdapp.com/">getspotdapp.com</a></li>
<li>Connect with Spotd on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a></li>
</ul>

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.