Building a Salon, Wholesale Hair Brand, & Hair Loss Clinic (From Nothing) | Meghan Hayden

How did one woman build a successful salon, hair extension brand, and hair loss business from the ground up - whilst raising kids? In this episode of Tell Me About It, I sit down with Meghan Hayden, the founder behind Plushlocks and Skalp360. Together, we talk about hairdressing, business growth, motherhood, burnout, hair extensions, female hair loss, and what it takes to keep evolving in the beauty industry. Meghan also shares her journey from not loving school, starting out as a hairdressing apprentice in the “savage era,” moving from Ireland to Australia, and growing multiple businesses. This conversation is for hairdressers, salon owners, beauty business owners, hair extension specialists, and anyone who wants to understand the real behind-the-scenes of building a business in the hair industry. Tune in to hear about: 💜Meghan’s journey from apprentice hairdresser to salon owner 💜Moving from Ireland and the UK to Australia to build a new life 💜The reality of old-school hairdressing apprenticeships 💜Starting a hair extension wholesale business from home 💜Growing a salon team and learning how to manage money 💜The emotional reality of female hair loss 💜Why hairdressers need better education in advanced hair loss solutions 💜Balancing motherhood, business, maternity leave, and burnout Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:00 School misfits win 00:07:20 Earning your spot 00:10:23 Moving across the world 00:13:36 Living on nothing 00:17:11 Demoted after maternity 00:22:15 Testing every hair 00:25:40 Falling for numbers 00:28:42 Into hair loss 00:43:42 Hitting burnout - 👉Connect with Megah Hayden   / meghan_plushlocks   https://plushlocks.com/ - 👉Find out more about how we can work together: https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/ - 👉Here’s how to connect:   / tellmeaboutit__podcast   https://iconiccoaching.com.au/