Celebrating Women in Hairdressing and Salon Ownership
In this empowering episode of How To Cut It, we welcome you to Part 2 of our Women in Business Takeover, hosted by Samantha Cusick. Samantha, a celebrated UK salon owner and hairdresser, is known for her signature modern colour transformations and her impressive work creating spaces where creativity thrives. This week, Samantha is joined by none other than Jordanna Cobella, an award-winning hairdresser, salon owner of Cobella, and British Hairdresser of the Year 2025 nominee. Jordanna, reveals her journey as both a leading figurehead and inspirational women in the hairdressing industry.
Plot Twists and Pivots in Women-Led Hairdressing
Jordanna Cobella take us on an inspiring reveal into the challenges and triumphs of being a women running an award winning and high profile salon business. Reflecting on the road to success, she shares her candid moments like the incredible pivot after a fire that could have been disastrous but ultimately became “a blessing in disguise.”Jordanna also opens up about managing the demands of being a creative director, brand ambassador, and new mother—all while propelling Cobella to even greater heights.
Samantha and Jordanna also explore the importance of fostering collaboration and innovation among salon teams, while shattering traditional perceptions of women entrepreneurs in hairdressing. They encourage you not to fear upheaval but to embrace it as an opportunity to grow stronger and more resilient.
“It’s about planting seeds over time—don’t just buy the tree, grow your roots and nurture your people,” Jordanna Cobella advises. Samantha echoes the sentiment, touching on the power of elevating your team: “Why don’t we do the same for our teams as we aim to do for our clients? To lift them up.”
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to overcome unexpected challenges and turn failures into opportunities.
- Strategies for balancing salon ownership and motherhood.
- Tips for empowering your team to develop their full potential.
- Why women hairdressers are changing the narrative in the hairdressing industry.
Tune in now for a dose of inspiration! Tune in now for a dose of inspiration! Discover how you can grow your salon empire—and yourself—in an episode packed with wisdom from two incredible women in hairdressing.
