From Swinging London to The Beatles: A Hair Icon’s Journey

From Swinging London to The Beatles: A Hair Icon’s Journey

March 2, 2026 · 45 min · Season 3 · Episode 67

About this episode

Leslie Cavendish shares his journey as a legendary hairdresser for The Beatles and other icons, revealing stories and lessons from 60s London.

Send us Fan Mail Leslie Cavendish shares his extraordinary journey from East London to becoming a legendary hairdresser for The Beatles and other icons. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and the culture of 60s London that shaped his career. Chapters 00:00 A Surreal Encounter with Paul McCartney 01:40 The Journey to Becoming a Hairstylist 06:45 Lessons from Vidal Sassoon 12:58 The Start of Celebrity Hairdressing 19:12 The Beatles and the Hairdressing Connection 22:34 Behind ...

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Hosts: Lulu Benavidez, Sue Krukonis Hanson

Guest: Leslie Cavendish

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Organizations: The Beatles, Vidal Sassoon

Places: East London

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