Josh Wood is one of Britain’s most influential hair colourists: a creative whose work has helped elevate the colourist from behind-the-scenes technician to an expert with a distinct voice, profile and value.

In this conversation, Josh traces that journey from Barnsley and his early training at Vidal Sassoon to fashion, celebrity work, salons and the creation of Josh Wood Colour. He reflects on the curiosity and hard work that have sustained his career, while remaining clear that, despite the scale of everything he has built, he is still first and foremost a practising colourist.

The episode also opens into a wider discussion about identity, leadership and the future of hairdressing. Josh speaks candidly about growing up gay under Section 28, his work as a patron of AKT, learning from younger generations and the need for salon businesses to respond to the way people now want to work and consume colour.

Hair colour has evolved dramatically over the past fifty years, and few people have witnessed—and influenced—that change more than Annie Humphreys.
In this episode of Dye Job, Sophie sits down with one of the true pioneers of professional hair colour to reflect on a remarkable career that began at Vidal Sassoon and helped redefine the role of colour within modern hairdressing.
Annie shares stories from the early days of Sassoon, working alongside some of the industry’s most influential figures and developing colour techniques that would inspire generations of colourists. She reflects on the importance of education, the privilege of mentoring others and why sharing knowledge has always been central to her career.
Together they discuss creativity, collaboration, leadership and the evolution of hair colour, as well as the importance of curiosity, kindness and investing in the next generation.
Warm, thoughtful and full of wisdom, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest legacy isn’t simply the work you create—it’s the people you inspire along the way.

Brad Baker has built a career defined by creativity, curiosity and a willingness to evolve.
From learning the fundamentals at Toni & Guy to embracing creative freedom at Bleach London, Brad established himself as one of Britain's most respected creative colourists. Editorial work, education and fashion have all played significant roles in his career, but this conversation reveals the experiences that shaped the person behind the profession.
Brad reflects with remarkable honesty on grief, addiction and recovery, describing how hairdressing gave him purpose at a time when he needed it most. Rather than allowing difficult experiences to define him, he explains how they reshaped his understanding of creativity, confidence and success. Throughout the conversation he speaks openly about anxiety, self-belief and the importance of finding a community where he could truly be himself.
One of the most compelling parts of the episode explores Brad's work with non-surgical hair replacement systems. What began as another chapter in his career has become one of its most rewarding. For Brad, this work is about far more than replacing hair. It is about restoring confidence, identity and self-belief for people experiencing hair loss, demonstrating that the impact of hairdressing often extends far beyond appearance.
Honest, insightful and deeply human, this episode is a conversation about resilience, reinvention and the privilege of helping people feel more like themselves. It is also a reminder that while creativity may build a career, purpose is what gives it lasting meaning.