How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

Are scary ingredient headlines warping your colour decisions? In this episode brought to you by Wella Professionals UKI, we’re joined by Ursus Schweitzer—an R&D connector who bridges the lab and the salon floor. He observes how productsare really used, then translates complex chemistry into clear, salon-ready truths.

Ursus cuts through the noise and decode what’s really inside the bottle so you can make smarter choices and educate clients with confidence.

You’ll learn how to separate study-based evidence from clickbait, why full formulations and purpose-built systems (including alkalizers) matter more than single “hero” or “villain” ingredients, how credible sourcing, biodegradability, and sustainability guide modern development, and practical ways to translate science into salon language.

An episode perfect for hairdressers and salon owners who are ready to swap noise for knowledge. Hit play!

 



 

CHAPTERS

6:32: Why Ingredients Matter Now
10:54: Ammonia Versus MEA
16:15: The Truth About Controversial Ingredients
21:06: Talking Confidence With Clients
23:08: Busting Ammonia Myths
26:05: Responding To Ingredient Concerns
28:24: The Future Of Formulation
33:13: Curiosity Over Caution

 





RESOURCES


FOR MORE ON WELLA EDUCATION CLICK HERE
VISIT WELLA STORE HERE
CONNECT WITH WELLA PROFESSIONALS UKI ON INSTAGRAM @WELLAPROFESSIONALSUKI

Are scary ingredient headlines warping your colour decisions? In this episode brought to you by Wella Professionals UKI, we’re joined by Ursus Schweitzer—an R&D connector who bridges the lab and the salon floor. He observes how productsare really used, then translates complex chemistry into clear, salon-ready truths.

Ursus cuts through the noise and decode what’s really inside the bottle so you can make smarter choices and educate clients with confidence.

You’ll learn how to separate study-based evidence from clickbait, why full formulations and purpose-built systems (including alkalizers) matter more than single “hero” or “villain” ingredients, how credible sourcing, biodegradability, and sustainability guide modern development, and practical ways to translate science into salon language.

An episode perfect for hairdressers and salon owners who are ready to swap noise for knowledge. Hit play!

 



 

CHAPTERS

6:32: Why Ingredients Matter Now
10:54: Ammonia Versus MEA
16:15: The Truth About Controversial Ingredients
21:06: Talking Confidence With Clients
23:08: Busting Ammonia Myths
26:05: Responding To Ingredient Concerns
28:24: The Future Of Formulation
33:13: Curiosity Over Caution

 





RESOURCES


FOR MORE ON WELLA EDUCATION CLICK HERE
VISIT WELLA STORE HERE
CONNECT WITH WELLA PROFESSIONALS UKI ON INSTAGRAM @WELLAPROFESSIONALSUKI

Are scary ingredient headlines warping your colour decisions? In this episode brought to you by Wella Professionals UKI, we’re joined by Ursus Schweitzer—an R&D Product Developer who bridges the lab and the salon floor. He observes how products are really used, then translates complex chemistry into clear, salon-ready truths.

Ursus cuts through the noise and decode what’s really inside the bottle so you can make smarter choices and educate clients with confidence.

You’ll learn how to separate study-based evidence from clickbait, why full formulations and purpose-built systems (including alkalisers) matter more than single “hero” or “villain” ingredients, how credible sourcing, biodegradability, and sustainability guide modern development, and practical ways to translate science into salon language.

An episode perfect for hairdressers and salon owners who are ready to swap noise for knowledge. Hit play!

 


CHAPTERS

6:32: Why Ingredients Matter Now
10:54: Ammonia Versus MEA
16:15: The Truth About Controversial Ingredients
21:06: Talking Confidence With Clients
23:08: Busting Ammonia Myths
26:05: Responding To Ingredient Concerns
28:24: The Future Of Formulation
33:13: Curiosity Over Caution



 

RESOURCES

FOR MORE ON WELLA EDUCATION CLICK HERE
VISIT WELLA STORE HERE
CONNECT WITH WELLA PROFESSIONALS UKI ON INSTAGRAM @WELLAPROFESSIONALSUKI

What if colour work could be approached less like guesswork and more like investigation? In this episode I'm joined by Samantha Blues, founder of Colour Science Investigation, who explains her crime-scene-style framework for helping stylists move from guessing to predicting in colour.

Samantha discusses why many stylists are taught to focus on the finished look rather than what is happening inside the hair, and why hair reading, residue, underlying pigment and consultation questions are essential. She also covers toners, colour correction and the limits of relying on formulas alone, saying the goal is to build confidence, structure and better client communication.

Hit Play!

 
CHAPTERS

5:03: Why the Industry Fails Stylists
10:10: Toning Without Panic
12:24: Samantha’s Personal Turning Point
14:43: What Makes Great Colour
15:44: Stronger Consultations, Better Results
18:19: Hidden Colour Problems Exposed
20:15: Simplifying the Science
22:24: Inside the Six-Week Course
22:56: Why This Course Matters
25:27: Finding Time to Learn
27:11: Confidence, Loyalty, and Pricing Power
30:10: Facing Embarrassment and Learning
31:22: Brand Neutral and Accessible
33:09: Why Guessing Leads to Disaster

 



 
EPISODE RESOURCES

FOR ALL COURSES AND MORE WITH SAMANTHA BLUES VISIT HERE
CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA ON INSTAGRAM @SAMANTHABLUESCOLOURCOACH
DISCOVER TODAY SPONSORS KERATIN COMPLEX PRODUCTS HERE
TICKETS TO HAIRCON CLICK HERE USE CODE HTCI10 FOR 10% DISCOUNT

What if the thing holding your career back isn't your skill—but your fear of being seen?

In this episode, I break down why stage work matters for hairdressers and barbers. It builds confidence, sharpens your communication, and transforms how you show up behind the chair.

I explore how performing unlocks creativity you didn't know you had. How it opens doors to educator roles, brand work, and art teams. And why live visibility still hits different in a world dominated by algorithms.

I also share my own journey learning stage craft—and introduce SHAIR! UNDRGRND, a raw, unfiltered stage format I created for rising talent.

Plus, I announce SHAIR! UNDRGRND at HairCon Manchester, 14-15 June.

Ready to take your first step onto stage? Hit play.

 



 

EPISODE RESOURCES

APPLY FOR A STAGE SPOT AT SHAIR! UNDRGRND HERE

GET TICKETS TO HAIRCON HERE (USE CODE HTC10 FOR 10% OFF ALL TICKET PURCHASE)

FOLLOW SHAIR! ON INSTAGRAM @WEARESHAIR

CONNECT WITH DOM ON INSTAGRAM @DOMLEHANE

CONNECT WITH HOW TO CUT IT ON INSTAGRAM @HOWTOCUTIT

FIND OUT MORE ON TODAYS PAID SPONSORS KERATIN COMPLEX HERE

 



 

CHAPTERS

0:11: Stage Work Matters
2:41: Better Behind the Chair
4:25: Creative Freedom Onstage
4:55: Getting Noticed Live
7:01: Why Live Still Wins
7:41: My Stage Journey
9:42: Creating New Platforms
11:11 SHAIR! UNDRGRND Explained
12:16: Community and Culture
13:52: HairCon Takeover
16:52: Bigger Plans Ahead