Episode Title: Rivalry, Leather Trousers and £5,000 haircuts.
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Episode Title: Rivalry, Leather Trousers and £5,000 haircuts.
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In this episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke sit down to explore the myths, tensions, and truths behind their parallel journeys through British hairdressing.
They revisit moments of supposed rivalry, from Nicky’s dramatic leap into salon ownership in the depths of recession, to Michael’s reflections on what it meant to build his own business against the backdrop of John Frieda. The pair debate the fine line between admiration and competition, the pressure of being seen as “the most expensive hairdresser,” and how a 12-week waiting list became a media sensation.
The conversation delves into their shared heritage at Leonard, the evolution of cutting methods that shaped a generation, and why both still believe the foundation they came from is the strongest in the craft. Along the way, expect candid stories of salons within salons, waiting-list hacks, Parliament debates about hairdressing, and the lessons learned from mentors, and mistakes.
Follow Michael Van Clarke: @mvanclarke
Follow Nicky Clarke: @nickyclarkepersonal
Credits:
Producers: Michael Van Clarke, Louise Ortelli, Louise Oakley & Ben Lifton
Editor: Ben Lifton from Big Little Content
Production Coordinator: TYX Studios
Sound Engineer: TYX Studios