Time to listen to THE TALK – exclusive to Salon Smart HUB
Grab your headphones and tune into the Salon Smart HUB podcast THE TALK – a series of probing conversations between industry pros, exploring and deliberating business topics pertinent to the environments in which they operate. Episode four has just dropped – let’s hear it!
For episode four of Salon Smart HUB’s THE TALK, we invited partners in life as well as work, Dylan and Charlotte Bradshaw, into the recording studio to share their reflections on business past and present, and the changes they’re implementing as the salon approaches it’s 21st birthday.
Located in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, the statuesque, state of the art Dylan Bradshaw salon is a sight to behold – and offering a comprehensive mix of hair and beauty services and experiences to its loyal client base, delivered across six stunning storeys by a staff of 27, as well as 24/7 access for clients to hundreds of professional products via the online boutique, it delivers! But the pandemic brought core practices into sharp focus and gave creative director Dylan and managing director Charlotte a chance to review and rethink every aspect of their business empire.
In a frank, funny and full-throttle exchange, hear from the pair about working smarter not harder, following their own lead, and putting staff (not clients) first.
Sit back and tune in – the Bradshaws bring it!
Fact File! Learn a bit more about our podcasters…
Dylan Bradshaw
- Creative director at Dylan Bradshaw, taking care of everything from new look books, photo shoots, advertising, branding, press and publicity, as well as taking care of and educating the team
- Hairdressing for 31 years, with more than 40 award wins to his name, including most recently Creative HEAD’s Most Wanted Legend award for Exceptional Stylist
- Global ambassador for L’Oréal UK and Ireland and Dyson Hair Tools, and part of Activator – a new mentoring scheme from Creative HEAD and The Industry.
- Work has been published in myriad publications, including Vogue UK, Vogue US, Rolling Stone Magazine, Irish Tatler, VIP and The Sunday Times
- Television projects include MTV Music Awards, Tonight with David Letterman, Jay Leno and Graham Norton.
Charlotte Bradshaw
- Managing director at Dylan Bradshaw since 2009
- Provides support to all areas of the business, most significantly brand development, new product development, team building, budgeting, cost and expenditure
- Executive board member of HABIC in Ireland and the sole Irish applicant for Vital Voices Global, a Hillary Clinton initiative for women entrepreneurs
- Former participant and member of Enterprise Ireland Going for Growth and Continuing the Momentum – community initiatives for female entrepreneurs
Dylan Bradshaw Salon
- Operational since 2000 – the company will turn 21 in 2022
- Currently, the salon employs two directors, two managers, two administrators, 11 stylists and colourists, three front of house staff and seven trainees
- Alongside the Dylan Bradshaw Academy, the six-story salon is located within a stunning 10,000 sq ft, 18th century Georgian building on Dublin’s South William Street
- Salon services include: blowdries and styling, cuts, colour, treatments, straightening, extensions, wedding packages, manicures and pedicures, make-up application, brow and lash tints and tidies
- The Online Boutique features a range of hair and beauty brands, such as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, Shu Uemura, Dyson, Olaplex and Modern Botany