EP386: (Classic Rerun 2019) The Eugene Souleiman Story

In this How To Cut It 'Classic Rerun' podcast recording from April 2019, we revisit a powerful conversation with Eugene Souleiman, one of the world's most respected session hairstylists in the fashion world. Eugene shares his journey from humble beginnings in South East London to becoming a global icon in editorial and runway hairdressing. He reflects on training with legendary hairdresser Trevor Sorbie and explains why mastering technical skills is essential before breaking creative boundaries. We dive into the fast-paced world of session styling — from preparing for runway shows to making quick decisions under pressure. Eugene discusses designer collaborations and why creating a complete look goes beyond just hair. Perfect for hairdressers, session stylists, and hair artists seeking inspiration to grow their craft and think bigger creatively. Chapters 2:31: The Launch of Spotd 5:11: Introducing Eugene Souleiman 6:06: Eugene's New Studio 8:50: Moving to the Countryside 10:06: Working on a Book 13:45: Reflecting on Early Career 17:37: Discovering Hairdressing 21:19: Treasuring Client Relationships 23:16: Working with Trevor Sorbie 27:57: The Journey of Creativity 30:35: Session Styling Realities 35:39: Passion for Hair 37:45: Finding Your Mojo 49:17: Understanding the Culture Shift 56:27: A Return to Education 1:01:45: Quick Fire Questions Resources from todays episode JOIN THE WAITLIST TO THE NEW SPOTD APP LAUNCHING SUMMER 2026 GETSPOTDAPP.COM CONNECT WITH SPOTD ON INSTAGRAM @GETSPOTDAPP FOLLOW SPOTD ON TIKTOK @GETSPOTDAPP CONNECT WITH EUGENE SOULEIMAN ON INSTAGRAM @EUGENSOULEIMAN FOR MORE ON HAIR MASTERY WITH EUGENE SOULEIMAN CLICK HERE CONNECT WITH HAIR MASTERY ON INSTAGRAM @HAIR_MASTERY

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EP386: (Classic Rerun 2019) The Eugene Souleiman Story is an episode from How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry by How To Cut It Media.

This episode is 1:07:55 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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