Van Clarke Haircare

How far would you go to make your dream a reality?

When opened his first salon in the middle of a recession, he had ambition, determination... and a very unconventional way of securing the funding he needed.

A brilliant story from the early days of building one of Britain’s most respected salon businesses.

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What does it take to build one of Britain’s most successful salons?

In this episode of Heads Together, Ken Picton joins Michael Van Clarke to share the ambition, resilience and business decisions that took him from opening his first salon with just £1,000 to creating one of the UK’s most respected salon brands.

An honest conversation about leadership, calculated risks and why investing in people is the key to long-term success.

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What’s the one quality every successful salon owner needs?

For Sean Hanna, the answer is simple: tenacity.

After 50 years in business, he explains why resilience, understanding your finances and learning from setbacks are the foundations of long-term success.

And if he had the chance to do it all again?

“In a heartbeat.”

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Sometimes the best career finds you.

Sean Hanna never planned to become a hairdresser. At 19, he walked away from a well-paid job to start again as an apprentice earning just £10 a week.

What he found was more than a career. He found purpose, confidence, creativity and the relationships that have kept him passionate about hairdressing for over 50 years.

If you’ve ever wondered whether this industry is worth it, this conversation is for you.

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Has the salon experience evolved enough?

After 50 years in hairdressing, Sean Hanna believes the next big innovation is still to come. In this thought-provoking conversation with Michael, he shares why he believes the salon experience is ready to be reinvented and what that could mean for the future of our industry.

💬 Do you agree? What does the salon of the future look like?

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Every salon owner has a vision. Not every vision goes to plan.

In this episode of Heads Together, Sean Hanna shares the story behind Skyler London, his bold attempt to reinvent the salon experience. From creating a colour-only concept with luxury client experiences to making the difficult decision to walk away, it’s an honest conversation about innovation, resilience and knowing when to pivot.

A must-watch for salon owners and hair entrepreneurs.

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What happens when your biggest idea doesn’t go to plan?

In this candid conversation, Sean Hanna reflects on the ambition behind Skyler London, the reality of losing £1.5 million of his own money, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward after setbacks.

An honest discussion about risk, innovation and what success really looks like after 50 years in business.

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What makes a great hairdresser?

Is it technical skill? Personality? Creativity?

In the latest Heads Together Podcast Michael and Simon Bryer discuss why the industry’s most successful hairdressers have more than just great cutting skills. As client expectations have evolved, the experience you create and the relationships you build have become just as important as what happens behind the chair.

Technical ability gets you noticed. The experience keeps clients coming back.

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