In this episode, Hayley Mears chats with UK-based stylist, educator, and salon owner Luke Benson, who joins the podcast fresh off a 24-hour flight to Australia for Keune’s 30th anniversary event. Despite jet lag and timezone chaos, Luke dives into a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation about the state of the hair industry, both in the UK and globally.

With over 21 years in hairdressing, Luke has carved out a unique path—bridging the worlds of salon ownership, editorial styling, education, and celebrity grooming. A former London Hairdresser of the Year, Luke has built a career that spans award stages, international platforms, and red carpets.

Luke opens up about how a bleach mishap in his teens sparked his interest in the salon space, eventually leading him to train under Terry Calvert at Clipso. From there, his career included ti ...