ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to Heads Together, the podcast hosted by renowned hairdresser and entrepreneur Michael Van Clarke.
In Series One, Michael sits down with his brother, the legendary Nicky Clarke, for a candid and often hilarious journey through their extraordinary careers. Together, they share untold stories from decades at the forefront of British hairdressing, reflecting on fame, family, business, creativity and the moments that shaped two of the industry's most recognisable names.
In Series Two, Michael takes the conversation even further, welcoming the leaders, innovators and influential voices who have helped shape the modern hair industry. From award winning hairdressers and salon owners to educators, campaigners, entrepreneurs and industry icons, each episode explores the stories, challenges and lessons behind some of the biggest names in hairdressing.
Whether you're a hairdresser, salon owner, aspiring entrepreneur or simply fascinated by the people behind the profession, Heads Together offers inspiration, wisdom and stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
22 minutes
Guest interviews
Video podcast
English
United Kingdom
25 episodes
since July 18, 2025
episodic
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In part two of Michael Douglas' conversation with Michael Van Clarke, the discussion moves beyond hairdressing into the people, experiences and mindset that have shaped Michael's career. From working with celebrity clients including Davina McCall, Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Bus…
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In the final part of Michael Van Clarke's conversation with award-winning salon owner and entrepreneur Ken Picton, the focus shifts from hairdressing to business innovation and building a brand that extends far beyond the salon. Ken shares how a passion for food, wine and hospitality inspired …
From winning a UK breakdancing championship to becoming one of Britain's best known TV hairdressers, entrepreneur and educator, Michael Douglas has built a career that's anything but ordinary. In this episode of Heads Together, he joins Michael Van Clarke to share the stories, decisions a…
Award-winning hairdresser, educator and salon owner Ken Picton joins Michael Van Clarke to share the remarkable story behind building one of the UK's most respected salon businesses. From discovering hairdressing as a teenager after a life-changing first haircut, to opening his own salon at ju…
In this episode of Heads Together, Michael Van Clarke welcomes back salon entrepreneur Sean Hanna for an honest conversation about building a hairdressing business over five decades.
Sean shares how he went from aspiring airline pilot to salon owner, the risks he took opening his first salon, and t…
In this episode of Heads Together, Michael Van Clarke welcomes back long time colleague and friend Simon Bryer for a candid conversation about longevity, mentorship and what it takes to build a successful career in hairdressing.
After more than 35 years working together, Simon reflects on the impor…
In this episode of Heads Together, Michael Van Clarke sits down with salon entrepreneur and industry leader Sean Hanna to explore 50 years of change in the hairdressing industry.
From starting out during the aftermath of the Sassoon revolution to building a successful multi salon business, Sean sha…
In this episode of Heads Together, Michael Van Clarke sits down with veteran hairdresser Simon Bryer to explore a career that has spanned nearly five decades in the hair industry.
Simon shares how he rebelled against expectations to become a hairdresser in the late 1970s, the reality behind the ind…
In this episode of Heads Together, host Michael Van Clarke welcomes back Toby Dicker, co founder of Chapel Salons and founder of the Save Our Salons campaign.
Toby returns for a candid conversation about leadership, salon growth, industry advocacy and the realities of running a modern salon busines…
In this episode of Heads Together, hosted by Michael Van Clarke, we welcome back Jayne Lewis Orr for a fascinating conversation about her extraordinary career in hairdressing.
From her early days in beauty publishing to becoming the driving force behind the British Hairdressing Awards for nearly th…
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