Send us a message What does it really take to grow a following, attract more clients and turn social media into a serious business tool in 2026? In this episode of What The Pluck, we’re joined by Carry Kershaw — PMU trainer, Global PMU Judge and 3x award winner, who has built an incredible Instagram following of over 47,000 people. Carry helps women become financially independent through PMU training, and she knows first-hand how powerful social media can be when you use it with purpose. W...

Send us a message Tax… expenses… self-employed… LTD companies… basically, all the stuff that makes your head hurt when you’re running a beauty business 😂 In this episode of What the Pluck, we’re putting an accountant who specialises in beauty industry professionals in the hot seat! We pick her brain on what you can actually put through your books and get into a quick-fire round of those questions we’re all thinking but are sometimes too scared to ask 👀 💰 Can I claim this as a business expen...

Send us a message In today’s episode of What The Pluck, we’re bringing you a little bit of everything! 💥 First up, we’re giving you the debrief from this year’s Hair & Beauty Awards — the highs, the lows, the chaos and, of course, what Harriet had to say to Professor Green! 👀 You definitely won’t want to miss that one… Then, we sit down with our good friend from way back, Laura McCarthy, Brand Manager for a collection of huge beauty brands, including the iconic HD Brows. Laura takes us...

Send us a message In this episode, we’re the judges of Plucker Court, reading your wildest beauty industry confessions and deciding whether you’re innocent or guilty! 👩‍⚖️💄 From the girl who turned down a celebrity client for the wildest reason, to the beauty professional who told her client that her boyfriend was cheating… nothing is off limits in this courtroom. We’ll be hearing the evidence, passing judgement, and deciding who’s getting away with it — and who’s absolutely GUILTY! So, gra...

Send us a message Fresh off the plane from Barcelona and feeling rough, so honestly… you’ll get what you’re given this episode. Sorry pluckers. 😂 Today we’re talking about all the unwritten rules of the beauty industry — the things everyone thinks about, talks about privately, but doesn’t always say out loud. We’re getting into industry copycats, the things that give us the biggest ick, navigating that awkward line between clients and friends, and whether being close to someone changes the w...

Send us a message This week, we're asking the big question... is it finally coming home? Jamie has gone full football fanatic with his brand-new outdoor garden TV, so naturally we had to discuss the World Cup madness. We also spill the tea on some salon drama that's been unfolding this week, Jamie tells us why he actually shouted at someone for walking their dog in this UK weather (seriously... leave your pups at home!), and Harriet explains why Harry Styles fans seem to have declared war on...

Send us a message In this episode of What The Pluck, we're joined by Sean Lamont – brow specialist, educator, and owner of Elevate Beauty Salon. Sean shares his journey through the beauty industry, from building his career to reaching some incredible milestones along the way. We chat about what it felt like to host his own industry event, a real career-defining moment that showed him just how far he'd come, and what it meant to be invited to judge the Hair & Beauty Awards after previousl...

Send us a message In this episode of What The Pluck, we sit down with Sophie Lux, successful hairdresser and founder of the Hair & Beauty Awards, to uncover the story behind one of the industry's most recognised events. Sophie takes us back to where it all began, sharing her journey into hairdressing and the experiences that shaped her career. She then reveals how the idea for the Hair & Beauty Awards came to life, what inspired her to create it, and how it rapidly grew into a viral ...

Send us a message In this episode, we're joined by Jo Shan, who shares her journey in the beauty industry. From building her brand and growing a loyal audience on social media to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Jo opens up about the key moments that shaped her success. We dive into the reality of growing online, discussing what authenticity really means in today's social media landscape and how staying true to yourself can help build genuine connections and long-term suc...

Send us a message In this episode, we’re talking about the working from home in the beauty industry and why we have chosen to keep our salons. We discuss: - How COVID contributed to the decline of many high street salons - Why Harriet has no desire to work from home - Whether moving from a high street salon to a home-based salon should be seen as a setback - Jamie’s personal experience of running a business from home A real, honest conversation for anyone working in beauty, aesthetics...