Heads Together with Michael Van Clarke & Nicky Clarke
Step inside the salon chair and beyond, with Heads Together, the new podcast from legendary hairdressing brothers Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke. With over 50 years of experience shaping the hair of royalty, celebrities, and fashion icons, they reveal untold stories, industry secrets, and personal moments you've never heard before.
From red carpet glamour to the realities of building iconic businesses, they explore sibling rivalry, family dynamics, and the highs and lows of life at the top. Alongside special guests, they share honest insights and practical advice for fellow hairdressers, creative entrepreneurs, and business owners.
For hair pros seeking inspiration, long-time fans craving nostalgic stories, or anyone fascinated by fame and beauty, this podcast is your backstage pass to it all.
Heads Together with Michael Van Clarke & Nicky Clarke
Latest Episodes
Season Finale: Sophia Loren, Margaritas and Tight Leather Trousers.
In this episode, Nicky Clarke and Michael Van Clarke swap stories of leather trousers, Harleys, Savile Row suits, and why Nicky once introduced Dress Up Friday in his salon. From Penélope Cruz answering the door in a towel to a mistake...
The Mayfair Years: Life at John Frieda’s First Salon
In this episode, Nicky Clarke and Michael Van Clarke take a trip back to the salon floor of the 70s and 80s, when hairdressing was brimming with glamour, creativity, and spontaneity. From John Frieda’s Mayfair townhouse buzzing with celebrities...
The LLP Model: The Modern Way to Run a Salon
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke welcomes back Mitchell Scott to explore the unique LLP partnership model that underpins the salon’s success.They discuss why hairdressing should be treated like other professions — law, medicine, archi...
Episode Title: Rivalry, Leather Trousers and £5,000 haircuts.
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke sit down to explore the myths, tensions, and truths behind their parallel journeys through British hairdressing.They revisit moments of supposed rivalry, from Nicky’s dramatic leap int...
The Hard Truth About Starting a Business with Mitchell Scott
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke sits down with principal stylist Mitchell Scott to reflect on what it really takes to open and run a salon. Michael looks back at being 27 and leaving behind a successful career at John Frieda’s flagship salo...