In this episode of The Dressing Gown, our CEO and Creative Director, Emily Ciardiello, sits down with the stylish and soulful Zebulen Hair, an Aussie-born creative who’s carving out his place in the UK hair industry with authenticity, artistry, and heart.
From landing in Melbourne with just $250 in his pocket to facing the unexpected challenge of Bell’s Palsy, Zeb’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. With a mix of humour and honesty, he opens up about how hustle culture nearly cost him his health, and how he’s now redefining what success looks like, one boundary, one breath, and one ocean swim at a time.
Together, Emily and Zeb dive into:
- His fearless leap from Queensland to Melbourne to the UK
- The reality of burnout and the wake-up call that changed everything
- Healing through acupuncture, meditation, and self-awareness
- The power of grounding rituals (like a dip in the ocean)
- What keeps him creatively inspired behind the chair
This episode is a beautiful reminder that success isn’t always shiny, sometimes, it’s about pausing, recalibrating, and choosing softness over speed.
You’ll leave this one feeling braver, steadier, and a little more you.
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