Introduction to Sikos Salon
Sikos Fashion forms the basis for his vision of the profession. "It is essential for me that a person of flesh and blood is on the chair. That sounds logical, but in practice, you can see that many hairdressers use standard questions, e.g., ‘What do you want with your hair?’ Or ‘How long is it?’".
The Difference in Approach
This is exactly where Sikos Salon differs. "We have always cut dry hair because you see the natural case and the natural structure best. We only turn around the person behind the hairstyle. What is the background of a person, what work does this person do, what is culturally available?"
The Podcast ‘Hairdresser of the Stars’
In Sikos Salon, more than just cutting, colors, or styling takes place. Frank, intimate conversations are created in a relaxed atmosphere. And you hear that again in the new podcast, "Hairdresser of the Stars". The podcast aims to show how things really work in a salon where Dutch people come across. "You get the same cup of coffee, go just as well on the toilet, and the conversations are often just like everyone else. I hope the podcast helps to make this distance smaller. In the end, famous Dutch are only humans."
A Unique Profession
The host wants to show how versatile and inspiring the hairdressing profession is. "Fewer and fewer people choose this profession. In the hairdressing school, it is often too theoretical or boring. While the job is so much more. I teach, I work in the salon, and make it for video clips and television." The interaction with people is also unique. "You approach people, build up real relationships, and sometimes play the role of the psychologist."
Realistic Picture
In the podcast, people and conversations that all got an impression of the salon are featured. "I always find some people very special. We have known each other for years. A lot has happened in their life. I think it’s nice to see that despite this fight, there is still so much softness in it." The podcast is also a way to show people that there is always hope. "It is also much more realistic than the ‘perfect picture’ that youth grows up now. In our podcast, we show what kind of agony is sometimes life, but especially how much resilience a person has and how often they can get up again."
Conclusion
The podcast can be heard weekly via the app and all well-known podcast platforms. It aims to provide a realistic picture of life, showing that everyone, regardless of their status, faces challenges and has the ability to overcome them.
