Lisa Gregory is a hairstylist, entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of HAIRLAB.UK. With a global career spanning four decades, Lisa’s journey began in England as a shampoo assistant before elevating her talents to the world of published work, salon ownership, and runway hair for international Fashion Weeks. Driven by a lifelong passion for her craft, she has built a reputation for exceptional technical skill and deep client communication, specializing in complex fine and thick hair textures and mastering the art of taking a decade off a client's appearance without surgery. Having built a highly successful, lucrative clientele entirely from the ground up without relying on social media, Lisa has mastered both the business and psychology of sustainable success behind the chair.
Today, Lisa is channeling her extensive experience into a dynamic coaching and mentorship platform designed to elevate, motivate, and educate the next generation of hairstylists. Her unique approach combines a rock-solid foundation in classic hair cutting with a powerful mental reset to help burnout and negative mindsets. Inspired deeply by a transformative forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) course and the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, Lisa infuses mindfulness, nature, and raw honesty into her teachings. She guides struggling stylists to rediscover their professional "why," tap into their unique identities, and unlock what she fondly calls the "OOH LA LA" magic—a harmonious blend of hard work, grounding nature, and a little bit of fairy magic that turns a career into a joyful, thriving legacy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to build a loyal, profitable clientele from the ground up without relying on social media.
- Why strong communication skills are the foundation of long-term success behind the chair.
- How to attract and retain clients who value your expertise and consistently return.
- That mature clients can become one of the most reliable and rewarding segments of your business.
- How to identify your unique strengths and create a career path aligned with them.
- Why mastering haircutting fundamentals creates longevity, confidence, and greater professional opportunities.
- How nature-based practices can reduce stress, restore focus, and improve overall well-being.
- That burnout, negativity, and lack of motivation can be transformed through intentional mindset shifts.
- How the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai can help uncover purpose and career fulfillment.
- Why believing in yourself, staying grounded, and doing the work leads to lasting success.
about the show
Project Beauty pulls back the curtain on the creators, founders, and experts redefining the global beauty industry.
Each episode takes viewers inside the world of the people building the brands, treatments, and trends everyone is talking about. From breakthrough skincare founders and aesthetic innovators to elite makeup artists and beauty entrepreneurs, the series reveals what it really takes to stand out in one of the most competitive industries on the planet.
But this is not just about beauty. It is about the ambition, creativity, and relentless drive behind the people shaping the future of the industry.
Viewers will discover the stories behind the brands, the strategies behind the growth, and the defining moments that turned passion into powerful beauty businesses.
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