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
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, architecture, and how the LLP structure gives stylists a genuine sense of ownership without the risks of traditional business models. From sharing profits and responsibilities, to building a culture where every client feels like everyone’s client, the system has created stability, loyalty, and a family-like team that stands apart from the industry norm.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of apprenticeships, the undervaluing of hairdressing compared to other skilled professions, and why clients are willing to pay more — if they receive true expertise and service. It’s a candid look at how partnership, professionalism, and long-term thinking can transform a salon and the industry at large.
Follow Michael Van Clarke: @mvanclarke
Follow Mitchell Scott: @mvc_mitchelltscott
Credits:
Producers: Michael Van Clarke, Louise Ortelli, Louise Oakley & Ben Lifton
Editor: Ben Lifton from Big Little Content
Production Coordinator: TYX Studios
Sound Engineer: TYX Studios