TFS#254 - Joe Leszek Charges $120 for a Haircut, LIVE CUTTING, Asian Hair Problems & Styling Tips

Joe Leszek, founder of Stanley & Co Hair, has over 20 years of experience in the hair industry and is a leading educator for Mr. Smith professional and customer hair care products. Dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful, healthy hair, he has styled for Australian Fashion Week and numerous fashion photoshoots, combining technical expertise with creativity to deliver exceptional results.Connect with Stanley & Co Hair!https://www.instagram.com/stanleyandcosalonVisit Stanley & Co Hair's Website!https://www.stanleyandcohair.comCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction1:12 – Meet Joe Leszek2:28 – How long has Joe been cutting hair?3:08 – Joe shares how he started cutting hair by trimming his brother's hair3:34 – Joe talks about how his grandfather inspired him to become a barber4:40 – Moving to London and becoming a barber5:06 – Cheap vs. premium haircuts: What’s the difference?7:07 – Why some haircuts last longer than others7:47 – Barber vs. stylist vs. hairdresser8:51 – How Joe became all three: barber, stylist, and hairdresser9:36 – Why Joe chose hair cutting as a career10:12 – Does it feel pointless as a barber when hair grows back?11:35 – Andy shares his hair type and issues13:19 – Joe’s assessment and strategy for Andy's hair14:35 – Step-by-step plan to grow hair properly15:52 – What is point cutting?16:37 – Common mistakes with thick and Asian hair17:39 – Joe talks about the advantages of thick hair18:14 – Best hairstyles for Andy’s hair type19:39 – Joe’s personal hair journey21:01 – How Joe chooses his own barber22:17 – How often does Joe get his haircut?23:09 – What happens during a hair consultation?24:16 – Should you bring reference photos when getting a haircut?25:57 – Andy shares the longest hair length he’s had27:22 – Are there famous barbers in the hair industry?28:10 – Joe talks about scaling a salon and building a team28:39 – What a busy Saturday looks like in Joe's salon29:09 – How Joe maintains his energy during long days30:50 – Joe talks about managing a team while cutting hair31:36 – Joe on removing weight and creating movement in Andy's hair32:29 – Why hairdressing skills matter when growing hair34:08 – Joe talks about first haircut foundations: balance and weight34:37 – Joe on fixing imbalance in Andy’s hair35:14 – Joe on Andy's widow’s peak mistakes and how barbers get it wrong36:52 – Understanding hair growth directions: crown and cowlicks37:57 – Growing hair vs. maintaining it properly39:55 – Joe's take on Timothée Chalamet and other artists’ hairstyles41:40 – Great haircuts Joe has seen42:20 – Joe talks about popular hairstyles like the blowout taper and mullet43:56 – Do small haircut details matter over time?44:53 – Joe talks about maintenance vs. the hair growth journey for clients46:05 – Advice Joe would give his son about hair47:10 – Joe talks about his stepson47:47 – Joe talks about cutting family members’ hair48:23 – Joe shares how he manages his barbershop and team51:27 – Joe talks about why good barberss move around the world to cut hair53:02 – Which country has the best hairstylists or barbers?54:38 – What makes a “good haircut” globally?55:23 – Andy notes that his body isn’t full of cut hair compared to ordinary barber shops he used to visit55:45 – Andy reacts to his haircut experience56:53 – What “design lines” mean in haircuts57:54 – Outro