“It Nearly Cost Us Everything”—Noel Halligan on Hard Salon Truths

What if everything you built almost fell apart?

In this raw and powerful episode, award-winning salon owner Noel Halligan shares how he and his co-founder went from launching a high-end salon with huge ambition... to a second location that nearly cost them everything.

You’ll hear how Noel navigated financial collapse, landlord nightmares, and team resistance—and came out the other side with a new vision for pricing, education, and running a purpose-driven salon.

If you've ever questioned your next step, felt overwhelmed by growth, or doubted your business model—this is the episode for you.

We cover:

• Why fast growth isn’t always smart growth
• The emotional toll of managing multiple teams
• Creating clarity with session pricing and memberships
• Noel’s perspective on what’s broken in hairdressing education
• How a surprise BBC makeover changed everything

Connect with Noel:
Instagram: @noel_nocohair
Website: nocohair.com

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