Hairdressing Origin Story

Choosing Vidal Sassoon

First Break in Kent

Principles Over Technique

Discipline Builds Skill

Opening the First Salon

Building Community and Legacy

Spotting Career Moments

Community Matters Most

From leaving school at 16 and starting as a plasterer to finding hairdressing by chance, Mustafa Hassan maps a career built through apprenticeship, London training, and a Vidal Sassoon diploma. He talks about the people and moments that raised his standards, including mentors at John Frieda and a turning point in Kent that showed him he could build his own brand.

Plus: opening his first salon in Royal Tunbridge Wells, the challenge of staying true to his principles, and the discipline he says matters most—consistent practice, using time well, and developing physical skills over wasting time online. He also reflects on community, creative growth, and making career decisions that match your values.

Produced and published by How To Cut It Media

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Todays Guest

Mustafa Hassan is a renowned hairdresser and co-owner of The Studio Hair Salon in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent[. Established in 2010 with Natalie Hassan, The Studio celebrates creativity and is a cornerstone of the local community. Mustafa's journey into hair began unexpectedly, transitioning from an apprentice plasterer to a professional hairdresser. He has achieved recognition in the industry, including Wella Professionals Trend Vision, showcasing his commitment to excellence and continuous development in his craft. His career exemplifies passion, discipline, and a dedication to forging strong community connections.

The Studio @mustafa2184

 

From leaving school at 16 and starting as a plasterer to finding hairdressing by chance, Mustafa Hassan maps a career built through apprenticeship, London training, and a Vidal Sassoon diploma. He talks about the people and moments that raised his standards, including mentors at John Frieda and a turning point in Kent that showed him he could build his own brand.
Plus: opening his first salon in Royal Tunbridge Wells, the challenge of staying true to his principles, and the discipline he says matters most&mdash;consistent practice, using time well, and developing physical skills over wasting time online. He also reflects on community, creative growth, and making career decisions that match your values.
Produced and published by <a href="https://howtocutit.com">How To Cut It Media</a>
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Connect with Spotd on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
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Todays Guest
Mustafa Hassan is a renowned hairdresser and co-owner of The Studio Hair Salon in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent[. Established in 2010 with Natalie Hassan, The Studio celebrates creativity and is a cornerstone of the local community. Mustafa's journey into hair began unexpectedly, transitioning from an apprentice plasterer to a professional hairdresser. He has achieved recognition in the industry, including Wella Professionals Trend Vision, showcasing his commitment to excellence and continuous development in his craft. His career exemplifies passion, discipline, and a dedication to forging strong community connections.
<a></a><a href="https://www.thestudiotw.com/">The Studio</a><a>&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mustafa2184/">@mustafa2184</a><a></a>
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Spotd presents Whair To. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. 10 questions to people in hair who’ve been there. Each week a new guest—hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, and apprentices—shows where a hair career can take you: apprenticeship, behind the chair, education, session work, freelance, and entrepreneurship. Zero fluff—just tips, tools, client game, pricing, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.

Spotd presents Whair To. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. 10 questions to people in hair who&rsquo;ve been there. Each week a new guest&mdash;hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, and apprentices&mdash;shows where a hair career can take you: apprenticeship, behind the chair, education, session work, freelance, and entrepreneurship. Zero fluff&mdash;just tips, tools, client game, pricing, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.

Whair To?

Spotd presents Whair To?—the 10‑question show for hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, hair apprentices and everyone in between. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. Each week a new guest joins us to map where a career in hair has taken them—apprenticeship to behind the chair, session work, education, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Real talk, zero fluff: tips, tools, client game, money moves, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.

Podcast produced by How To Cut It Media 

Spotd is the soon to launch professional industry app built for the hair industry. Only
Join the waitlist getspotdapp.com

Connect with Spotd on Instagram@getspotdapp

Find Spotd on TikTok@getspotdapp

 

Spotd presents Whair To?&mdash;the 10‑question show for hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, hair apprentices and everyone in between. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. Each week a new guest joins us to map where a career in hair has taken them&mdash;apprenticeship to behind the chair, session work, education, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Real talk, zero fluff: tips, tools, client game, money moves, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.
Podcast produced by How To Cut It Media&nbsp;
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Spotd is the soon to launch professional industry app built for the hair industry. Only Join the waitlist <a href="https://getspotdapp.com">getspotdapp.com</a>
Connect with Spotd on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
Find Spotd on TikTok <a href="https://tiktok.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
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