In this episode of The Detangled Podcast by Avlon, Louis Driver and Jacqui McIntosh are joined by Lorraine Dublin — celebrity stylist, educator and salon co-owner with 27 years of experience across salon, screen and session work.

Lorraine shares the real foundations of a career that has taken her from the salon chair to red carpets, television and major film productions. She discusses the technical range, professionalism and adaptability needed to work across different settings — and why the skills built behind the chair are what make every other opportunity possible.

This is a conversation about trusting your craft, staying open to opportunities and continuing to learn. From working under pressure and making styles last, to meaningful consultations, education for curls and coils, and building a salon space that supports independent professionals, Lorraine offers a grounded perspective on what it takes to build a lasting career in hairdressing.

Key Topics Covered

• Lorraine Dublin’s career across salon, screen, session work and education
• Building a career through trusted relationships and recommendations
• The technical skill, preparation and adaptability behind high-pressure styling
• Why every client, whatever the setting, deserves the same level of service
• Making a style last when time is short
• The value of strong consultations and understanding individual hair goals
• Working across different hair needs, techniques and styling outcomes
• Co-owning a salon space and supporting independent professionals
• Why curls and coils education needs depth, time and practical experience
• The importance of qualifications, fundamentals and salon experience
• Why demonstrated skill matters more than online visibility
• Staying open to opportunities, learning from every job and letting your work speak for itself

Stay Connected

Follow the hosts:
Louis Driver: @louisdoeshair
Jacqui McIntosh: @jacqui.mcintosh

Follow Lorraine Dublin:
@lorraine_dublin

Follow Avlon:
Avlon: @avlon
Avlon UK: @avlonuk

Production Credits

Producers: Louis Driver & Jacqui McIntosh
Recorded at: Storyhouse Studios — @storyhouse_studios

The Detangled Podcast is part of Avlon Europe. Discover more at:
https://avloneurope.co.uk/