Todays guest Louise Upson reflects on building a career that began with a late apprenticeship in Oxford and took her through London, Manchester, TV work, and back to Brighton, where she now runs Studio 7 from a home studio. She talks about the hard training that gave her confidence, and the change in plans during COVID that led her to step away from a salon lease and start her own space instead.

Plus: her break through The Activator mentor scheme with Angie Gowdy, entering new competitions and events, and the one-to-one client relationships that matter most to her. She also discusses the demands of running Studio 7 alone, staying authentic behind the chair, and her plans to grow the business while expanding her knowledge of hair health, trichology, and extensions for clients with hair loss.

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Todays Guest

With two decades in the hair industry, Louise Upson's journey includes training with Mahogany in Oxford and London, and TV work in Manchester. For the past 14 years, Brighton & Hove has been her home, where she’s built her reputation. Five years ago, Louise launched Studio Seven Hair, her home-based studio, championing personal, creative, professional, and authentic hairdressing. Authenticity and a genuine passion for her craft drive her, delivering everything from precision cuts to stunning transformations and Optimum Hair Health journeys with unparalleled expertise.

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