About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of stage work for hairstylists and how it can enhance their careers.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Dom Lehane

Topics covered

• stage work
• confidence
• creativity
• hairdressing
• performance
• education
• visibility

Keywords

• hairstylists
• stage performance
• confidence building
• creativity
• live visibility
• education roles
• HairCon

Sponsors

Keratin Complex

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHAIR! UNDRGRND, HairCon Manchester

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