Unlocking Creativity with Ruth Roche and Corey Grey

Welcome to Hair Love Radio!
In this episode, our Guest Host Corey Gray welcomes the legendary Ruth Roche to discuss creativity, the impact of AI on artistic expression, and the importance of personal growth in the hairdressing industry.

They explore the creative process, the significance of being true to oneself, and how to identify and nurture one's own creative journey.

Ruth shares insights from her artistic background, her Foundations program, and the transformative power of hairdressing in people's lives. The conversation emphasizes the need to embrace change, be open to new ideas, and celebrate the unique creative paths each individual takes.

Follow their journeys on Instagram: @hairdustry (Corey) and @ruthroche (Ruth). Don't forget to follow us at @hairloveuniversity.

 

Guest Bio's: 
Ruth Roche has spent four decades redefining what's possible in hair. As Artistic Director for Trevor Sorbie, Redken, and Pureology, she has shaped global trends while earning more than 15 awards, including 7 NAHA wins, the Uncensored Beauty Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her career spans editorial shoots, celebrity styling, and groundbreaking education, where she's known for blending technical mastery with fearless artistry. Through Vision Craft University, Ruth is channeling her expertise into a bold mission: revolutionizing advanced hair education and igniting creativity for stylists everywhere.

Corey Gray is the Host of Your Day Off Podcast with Hairdustry — winner of the 2025 Hairbrained HVA Podcast of the Year and heard over 2.3 million times. A graduate of Graham Webb International, Corey has spent more than 25 years as a hairdresser, colorist, and suite owner in the Washington D.C. area.

He hosts major events like the Presley Poe and Friends Experience and brings the hair industry's biggest voices to the mic, blending business insight with conversations full of heart. As a volunteer with HairAid, Corey travels to Cambodia to teach haircutting skills to people rebuilding their lives, offering both opportunity and hope.

Corey's work is driven by positivity, authenticity, and human connection — whether he's on stage, behind the mic, or halfway around the world.