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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
The Truth Behind the British Hairdressing Awards
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke revisit the highs, controversies, and changing culture of the British Hairdressing Awards.
They explore the rise of digital retouching, the spirall…
Green Lotion, Pink Wax and Starting Salons From Scratch
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke revisit the turbulent mid-1980s. A time of creative breakthroughs, tense negotiations, and bold decisions.
They discuss the rise of salon product i…
Gen Z, Work Ethic & Finding the Right People
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke is joined once again by principal stylist Mitchell Scott for a frank conversation about generational attitudes in hairdressing.
From the stereotype of Gen Z being “…
Behind the Scenes of Royal Hairdressing
In this episode, Nicky Clarke and Michael Van Clarke sit down to trade stories from decades of styling some of the world’s most recognisable heads of hair. They recall the first time they worked at t…
The Diamond Dry Cut & Iconic Haircuts
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke discuss Michael’s signature diamond dry cut technique and share their thoughts on why the industry has increasingly shifted towards faster and fas…
Sibling Rivalry, Salon Dreams & Missed Chances
In this candid episode of Heads Together, brothers Nicky Clarke and Michael Van Clarke dive into their real-life sibling rivalry and how it shaped their careers in British hairdressing.
They discuss c…
Trolls, TikTok & The True Art of Hair
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke is joined by principal stylist and long-time collaborator Mitchell Scott for a frank and fascinating conversation. Together, they unpack the philosophy behind trul…
Michael Van Clarke & Nicky Clarke: How It All Began
In this very first episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke look back on the early years that led them into entrepreneurship, business and hairdressing.
From strict school uniforms and family exp…
Michael Van Clarke & Nicky Clarke: How It All Began
In this very first episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nikki Clarke look back on the early years that led them into entrepreneurship, business and hairdressing.
From strict school uniforms and family exp…