Ways I Made it Happen

Daniel Couch is Head of Colour at Russell Eaton Salons and the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Project Colour Team Leader. He is also a Colour Craft Expert for Wella Professionals. Here’s how his inspirational career took shape.

1 Believing I Could

One of the biggest steps I have made in my career was to retrain at 25. This was a decision that was very challenging both financially and emotionally. Once I achieved my NVQ level 2, the first thing I did was apply for a role with Hob Salons. I was terrified and full of self-doubt. So, in 2012 I did my research into their brand history, dressed the part, and walked into my interview with confidence. I was not leaving without a job.

2 Wella Trendvision

After joining Hob Salons, I took every opportunity offered to me. Once I’d completed a year on the salon floor, I pushed for the chance to enter Wella TrendVision in 2012. I practised my look six times and did my model presentation to anyone who would listen. On the big night, I won the Gold UK Colour Award. This changed my career overnight.

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Education Is Key

After Winning TrendVision in 2012, I gained some exposure and started educating for Wella Professionals. I was terrified my lack of experience would show through. This is when I made the decision to sit my Wella Colour Expert qualification, which I funded myself.

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Making The Move

In 2013, I decided to make a move back to the North of the country. I approached Russell Eaton Salons for a job, and walked into the meeting with a proposal of what I could offer them and how I could increase their colour business. This self-belief paid off and I started as Head of Colour.

5 The Fellowship

In 2014, I saw an advert for the Fellowship's Project Colour, and I knew I wanted to take part. At the time, people in my work and home life questioned if this would be beneficial for my career, given my recent successes. My gut told me that the project was right for me, and I ran with it. I was lucky enough to be awarded the Fellowship's Achiever of the Year. In 2015, I then worked as the Assistant Course Leader and now I am Project Colour Leader.