Conversations with Kevin

Across North America, the professional hair landscape is shifting and in this months episode of CONVERSATIONS WITH KEVIN hosts Nathan Gorman and Sarah Lund are joined by General Manager Rocky Rumple to unpack exactly what’s changing, why these decisions are being made, and what it all means for the KEVIN.MURPHY community.Nathan, Sarah and Rocky address the rumours of KEVIN.MURPHY being sold, explore the latest updates impacting salons, including changes with SalonCentric and wider distributor movements, and how these shifts may influence product access, salon rewards, education delivery, and overall accessibility for stylists and salons.

In this month's episode of CONVERSATIONS WITH KEVIN, host Kevin sits down with Global KEVIN.MURPHY Ambassador Eugene Souleiman, a true visionary and master of high-fashion hairstyling. Kevin and Eugene unpack Eugene’s incredible journey: from being in a "bad punk band" to a chance encounter that led him to train under the legendary precision of Trevor Sorbie. They delve into the raw, anti-establishment energy of the '90s working with magazines like i-D and The Face, and how that era taught him the art of subtlety. Eugene shares candid insights into the high-stakes, collaborative process of translating impossible concepts from designers like John Galliano and Rick Owens into executable runway looks, stressing the need for deep technical skills in barbering, wig-making, and setting, and the humility to constantly learn.

The Holiday Packs Have Arrived! Nathan Gorman is joined by artist Holly Sanders to unveil this year’s KEVIN.MURPHY 2025 Holiday Collection HOMEWARD JOURNEY TO COUNTRY.This exclusive collaboration with contemporary Aboriginal artist, teacher, and proud Bundjalung woman @hollysanders_art celebrates the deep connection between hair, culture, and the journey back to what grounds us most. In this special conversation, Holly and Nathan share the importance of the aboriginal culture and story, the inspiration, concept, and vision behind each limited-edition set exploring how art and haircare intertwine in this year’s collection.Follow Holly Sanders https://www.instagram.com/hollysanders_art/Learn more about HOMEWARD JOURNEY TO COUNTRY here https://www.instagram.com/p/DPRPPzeCk5a/

In this months episode of CONVERSATIONS WITH KEVIN DESIGN.DIRECTOR for COLOUR Kate Reid sits down with salon owner Dean McDonald to answer your burning questions around KEVIN.MURPHY’S newest colour line CODE.What are the best brunette formulas to remove red from the hair? What is the difference between CODE and COLOR.ME? Can you mix CODE and COLOR.ME and if you do what will happen? LIQUID or CREAM for Grey blending and what will be the result for each? Kate and Dean dive into ACTIVATORS, grey coverage, reflects, and building a versatile salon portfolio. Discover why some colours thrive with heat, how product choice can make or break your result and Dean shares his clients feedback on CODE, how CODE fits into his salon business and why he has transitioned only some of his client to CODE and why.

In this month’s episode of Conversation With Kevin, Nathan Gorman sits down with Director of Education for North America Sarah Lund to dive into the excitement of Paraiso Miami Swim Week. With KEVIN.MURPHY leading hair for the event, Sarah gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of the 5 days, 16 shows, and nearly 350 models at one of fashion’s most vibrant events. Sarah shares her unique perspective on the experience, including what it was like presenting the Icon Award for Sustainability at the Swimwear Icon Hall of Fame.

In this week’s episode of CONVERSATIONS WITH KEVIN, DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid is joined by Asia Pacific COLOR.MASTER Alex Fuchs to unpack the art of formulating with KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE, our smart permanent colour system.Together, Kate and Alex take you through the full consultation journey, share their favourite formulations and professional insights, and dive into the colour wheel and the science that underpins CODE. You'll also learn their go-to tips for grey coverage and discover their must-have shades and formulas across each colour family.They also reveal their expert tricks and techniques to help achieve flawless results with CODE every time.

Introducing KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE Join DESIGN.DIRECTOR for COLOUR, Kate Reid, and COLOUR.MASTER, Alex Fuchs, as they delve into the groundbreaking KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE colour line. Together, they will explore its key features and benefits, discuss how it seamlessly integrates into the salon, and unveil the advanced technology behind the range. Kate and Alex will also share insights into the carefully selected key ingredients, including some of their personal favourite formulas, and an insight into what makes this innovative colour line truly unique.

Nathan Gorman is joined by Global DESIGN.DIRECTORS Wade Blackford, Kate Reid, and Pascal van Loenhout to discuss the evolving trends they are observing within the hair industry, the impact of social media, and managing client expectations and behaviours. They share how these shifts inspired the creation of PEOPLE, the 2025 Education Collection. They outline their process for creating a collection and how they seamlessly combine their ideas to develop a cohesive and fluid final product.

In this episode of CONVERSATIONS, Kevin and his team delve into the planning and execution of the highly anticipated CAMPAIGN photo shoot. For this years CAMPAIGN : CAN I GET A MOMENTS & UNDERSTORY, Kevin teams up with stylist Emily Ward to discuss the fashion, the creative process of turning ideas into stories, and the challenges faced along the way. Experts Wade Blackford and Sarah Lund share insights on hair and styling, while Nathan Gorman, Kate Reid, and Dean McDonald cover model details, coloUr choices, and preparation for a seamless production during CAMPAIGN week.

ICON STORIES In this episode Nathan Gorman is joined by the KEVIN.MURPHY Global Communications Manager Ashleigh Thurman to discuss inspirational stories from this year's ICON Award. Meet out 2024 ICON Winner Deanna Everson as well as highlights from four standout finalists. They delve into how these exceptional individuals are making a significant impact on the environment, their teams, their salons, and communities worldwide. LINKS DEANNA EVERSON, THE LEARNING EXCHANGE. PORTLAND, USA VIEW INSTGRAM HERE FELICIA WILSON, THE ANEGUNDI PROJECT. SALT LAKE CITY, USA VIEW FACEBOOK HERE VIEW INSTAGRAM HERE CHARLENE FERNANDEZ, THE HUMAN HAIRDRESSER. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA VIEW INSTAGRAM HERE PETER VANHAMEL , CENTRAL HAIR STATION. ANTWERP, BELGUIM 2021, 2022, 2023 PALOMA GARCIA, SYDNEY, AUSTLRALIA CLIMATE ACTION CHECKLIST

Welcome to a special conversations with Kevin, Last year at KEVIN.MURPHY we set out to find our ICON. Let's meet our winner from the many entries we received. We chat with long time KEY and talented KEVIN.MURPHY educator, Lucinda O'Niel and Hair Together founder Eileen McHugh, who is humble, talented and a very special person, at once unassuming, but dont fall for it! Eileen is a game-changer and has been cited as one of the leading Social Entrepreneurs in Ireland. Since becoming our ICON, they have expanded rapidly. ICON is not a typical stylist competition, it is an award. Tune in to hear all about our past winners and how to enter or nominate others to become our next KEVIN.MURPHY ICON.

COLOR.ME GLOSS NEW SHADES: OPULENT REFLECTIONS Join Kate Reid and special guests European colourists and educators, Myassar Bachofner and Caroline Idland, as they launch Opulent Reflection, with shades that are multi-tonal, inspired by the strength and the high reflectivity of luxurious elements. Learn how to dial up the hairs luminosity bringing ultimate glass-like reflective glow to all salon clients, from the lightest blonde to the darkest brunette. Dive into the revolutionary COLOR.ME GLOSS SHADES, they share insights and useage on the transformative impact of the range. Discover their favourite formulas, both new and existing, and join us in celebrating this ground-breaking beauty innovation!