The Hair Game

Author: Salon Republic

The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 25 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.
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Ep. 449 • Why Your Craft Is Your Foundation w/ Adam Cunningham
Episode 449
Monday, 28 September, 2026

In this episode, @adamcunningham___ shares his journey from a young apprentice in Dublin to becoming a global educator. He opens up about the lessons that shaped his career, from persistence and continuous practice to developing personal style and understanding the value of quality craftsmanship. Adam also discusses pricing, education, client relationships, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting career in the hair industry. Key Topics Adam's journey from apprentice in Dublin to global educator The influence of his family and early experiences of his career The importance of persistence, practice, and continuous learning How personal style can reflect personality and identity The craftsmanship and quality behind Japanese and Damascus steel Building strong client relationships with a thick skin and soft heart Understanding pricing, value, and earning the right to charge your worth The importance of structure and clear standards in the industry The role of passion, love, and continuous self-improvement in building a successful career Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US @thehairgamepodcast @salonrepublic @loveerictaylor FOLLOW ADAM @adamcunningham___