What does it take to go from sweeping floors to styling The Queen, presidents, and pop icons?
In this episode, we sit down with Lino Carbosiero MBE, a globally renowned hairstylist whose clients have included The Queen, the Clintons, Kylie Minogue, and members of the British royal family.

But behind the glitz is a story of serious graft. From humble beginnings as a carwash kid in Hounslow to running his own London salon at 21, Lino’s journey is packed with hard-won lessons on humility, hustle, and holding the door open for the next generation.

🎧 Listen as we discuss…(00:00) – How Lino “fell into” hairdressing at 15 and why he originally wanted to work for Ferrari(06:21) – Why hairstylists experience every human emotion - and how clients become family(10:23) – Opening a salon at 21, battling imposter syndrome, and earning client trust(14:06) – Losing sight of your roots, learning the hard way, and keeping loyal clients(18:32) – Working with Mandy Smith, Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan, and why the 80s changed everything(22:52) – The day Lino did The Queen’s hair - and how he accidentally flooded the royal bathroom(30:06) – What it really felt like to be awarded an MBE… and then dragged by the press(37:02) – Working with the Clintons, the Trumps, and Joe Biden - plus secrets from presidential security teams(44:14) – The lesson Lino’s father taught him that changed everything(46:40) – Why it’s every stylist’s duty to pass on their knowledge

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Treat everyone the same. Whether you’re styling a princess or a pensioner, respect is non-negotiable.

• Start small, learn fast. Every assistant job, every floor swept, every toilet cleaned is part of the journey.

• Protect your client relationships. They’re sacred - and one cancelled appointment can cost you a lifetime of loyalty.

  Pass it on. True legacy isn’t celebrity - it’s helping the next generation do it better.

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• GUESTLino Carbosiero MBE – Hairstylist to the Stars, Royals & Presidents | Daniel Galvin London