Today I'm sitting down with a long‑overdue guest: Nancy Stripe. A proud Northerner who leads with warmth, Nancy shares how her roots shape the way she connects with clients and teaches colour—and why grey blending isn’t camouflage, it’s identity. We dive into the psychology of consultation, the emotionsshe listens for before choosing a shade, and the moment that flipped her mission toward helping clients embrace their natural canvas. Nancy unpacks how to read the spectrum from lived‑in subtlety to bold statements, where technical precision ends and the real “colour therapy” begins, and why specialisation—done deeply and ethically—elevates results for both clients and pros. We explore the rule‑bending side of modern colour (yes, including peroxides), spotting true innovation versus trend noise, and how credible education can thrive in an AI‑saturated era. Nancy Stripe is an award‑winning hair colourist, educator, and owner of Stripe Colour Studio in Handforth near Manchester, UK. She is widely recognised as a leading specialist in balayage, lived‑in colour, and natural greyblending/transitioning. Plus, big news: Nancy is taking over the mic throughout September, hosting episodes with her invited guests. Don’t miss them—subscribe to How To Cut It wherever you get your podcasts. CHAPTERS 9:06 Grey Blending Origins 16:44 Three Grey Blending Techniques 18:28 From Accident to Online Course 25:42 L'Oréal and Career Growth 28:28 Mastery, AI, and Authentic Voice 34:17 Psychology Behind Client Consultations 40:10 Grey Hair as Business 42:58 Drive, Team, and Social Fatigue 47:29 Upcoming Podcast Takeover RESOURCES For more on Stripe Colour Studio click HERE Connect with Nancy on Instagram @nancystripecolour Online courses with Nancy click HERE Education with Nancy click HERE Join the waitlist for Spotd by visiting getspotdapp.com Watch the conversation with Nancy on our YouTube channel @howtocutit Follow Spotd on Instagram @getspotdapp

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