The Hair Game

In this episode, Charlie Musson @beauhaircreations shares her journey from marketing to hairdressing and explains how beauty professionals can attract clients by staying authentic and building a strong online presence. She covers local SEO, referrals, online reviews, and strategies for growing a client book beyond social media. Charlie also shares tips on client consultations, pricing transparency, and using digital tools to grow a successful hair business.

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In this episode, Charlie Musson @beauhaircreations shares her journey from marketing to hairdressing and explains how beauty professionals can attract clients by staying authentic and building a strong online presence. She covers local SEO, referrals, online reviews, and strategies for growing a client book beyond social media. Charlie also shares tips on client consultations, pricing transparency, and using digital tools to grow a successful hair business.

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In this episode, @adamcunningham___ shares his journey from a young apprentice in Dublin to becoming a global educator. He opens up about the lessons that shaped his career, from persistence and continuous practice to developing personal style and understanding the value of quality craftsmanship. Adam also discusses pricing, education, client relationships, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting career in the hair industry. 

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In this episode, @adamcunningham___ shares his journey from a young apprentice in Dublin to becoming a global educator. He opens up about the lessons that shaped his career, from persistence and continuous practice to developing personal style and understanding the value of quality craftsmanship. Adam also discusses pricing, education, client relationships, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting career in the hair industry. 

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Blonding and color specialist @leahdoesmyhaircville shares her inspiring journey from military service to becoming a successful independent hairstylist, opening up about the challenges, lessons, and experiences that shaped her career. Leah dives into building authentic client relationships, finding confidence in who you are, and creating a business that reflects your personality and values. She also shares practical insights on social media, content creation, pricing, client engagement, and what it takes to thrive as an independent stylist while navigating changes in the beauty industry.

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Blonding and color specialist @leahdoesmyhaircville shares her inspiring journey from military service to becoming a successful independent hairstylist, opening up about the challenges, lessons, and experiences that shaped her career. Leah dives into building authentic client relationships, finding confidence in who you are, and creating a business that reflects your personality and values. She also shares practical insights on social media, content creation, pricing, client engagement, and what it takes to t...

Stylist, interior designer, style expert, and author @bethaniejeanofficial shares her unique journey through the beauty and design industries, exploring how personal style, creativity, and individuality shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Bethanie dives into the philosophy of self-expression, breaking traditional fashion and hair rules, and finding confidence in your own unique aesthetic. She also shares insights on creativity, client relationships, social media, and the importance of balancing style with real life. 

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Stylist, interior designer, style expert, and author @bethaniejeanofficial shares her unique journey through the beauty and design industries, exploring how personal style, creativity, and individuality shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Bethanie dives into the philosophy of self-expression, breaking traditional fashion and hair rules, and finding confidence in your own unique aesthetic. She also shares insights on creativity, client relationships, social media, and the importance of balancing s...

Scissor cutting specialist, hair educator, and entrepreneur @tylerrcarlson shares his journey from Massachusetts to Huntington Beach, California, where he built a new clientele from scratch in just six months. Tyler discusses the power of social media, finding your niche, rebooking clients, pricing with confidence, and creating a strong client experience. He also shares valuable insights on staying consistent, understanding your value, and navigating the challenges of building a successful career in the hair industry.

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Scissor cutting specialist, hair educator, and entrepreneur @tylerrcarlson shares his journey from Massachusetts to Huntington Beach, California, where he built a new clientele from scratch in just six months. Tyler discusses the power of social media, finding your niche, rebooking clients, pricing with confidence, and creating a strong client experience. He also shares valuable insights on staying consistent, understanding your value, and navigating the challenges of building a successful career in t...

Hairstylist, educator, and entrepreneur @donovanmillshair shares his journey from a small town in Oregon to building a successful career in Los Angeles. Donovan discusses the importance of hard work, taking risks, embracing discomfort, and continuously evolving in the beauty industry. He shares valuable insights on building a clientele organically, mastering hair extensions, navigating multiple salon locations, and creating meaningful connections with clients while growing as a beauty professional.

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Hairstylist, educator, and entrepreneur @donovanmillshair shares his journey from a small town in Oregon to building a successful career in Los Angeles. Donovan discusses the importance of hard work, taking risks, embracing discomfort, and continuously evolving in the beauty industry. He shares valuable insights on building a clientele organically, mastering hair extensions, navigating multiple salon locations, and creating meaningful connections with clients while growing as a beauty professional.

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Salon owner, founder of The Hair Symposium, hairstylist, and mentor @danielle.nishiyama shares her journey from a Spokane-based stylist to a leader creating change in the hair industry. She discusses the power of education, community, and innovation while sharing valuable insights on business growth, industry evolution, and building meaningful experiences that bring hairstylists together.

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Salon owner, founder of The Hair Symposium, hairstylist, and mentor @danielle.nishiyama shares her journey from a Spokane-based stylist to a leader creating change in the hair industry. She discusses the power of education, community, and innovation while sharing valuable insights on business growth, industry evolution, and building meaningful experiences that bring hairstylists together.

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Hair salon owner, educator, and book author @hairescapades Amber Hopson shares her inspiring journey from success in the music industry to building a thriving beauty empire. She breaks down key lessons on entrepreneurship, financial management, and the importance of confidence and a strong online presence for hairstylists. 

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Hair salon owner, educator, and book author @hairescapades Amber Hopson shares her inspiring journey from success in the music industry to building a thriving beauty empire. She breaks down key lessons on entrepreneurship, financial management, and the importance of confidence and a strong online presence for hairstylists. 

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Educator, stylist, and founder of DAP, Reagan Kaalekahi @longhairswagg, joins us on the podcast to share his journey from cutting hair in a garage as a young barber to becoming a respected educator in the beauty industry. Reagan dives into the power of in-person marketing, building authentic relationships, personal development, and the mindset shifts that help hairstylists create long-term success behind the chair.

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Educator, stylist, and founder of DAP, Reagan Kaalekahi @longhairswagg, joins us on the podcast to share his journey from cutting hair in a garage as a young barber to becoming a respected educator in the beauty industry. Reagan dives into the power of in-person marketing, building authentic relationships, personal development, and the mindset shifts that help hairstylists create long-term success behind the chair.

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Global artistic ambassador and educator @adriennedara joined us on stage live at the Revindiecon convention to discuss her unconventional path from fashion to hair, her approach to education, formulation, confidence, and business strategies for hairstylists. Discover practical tips on social media, pricing, policies, and building authentic client relationships.

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Global artistic ambassador and educator @adriennedara joined us on stage live at the Revindiecon convention to discuss her unconventional path from fashion to hair, her approach to education, formulation, confidence, and business strategies for hairstylists. Discover practical tips on social media, pricing, policies, and building authentic client relationships.

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@annamarti turned from shy high school student to successful Los Angeles hairdresser, makeup artist, and Joico educator. We discuss building a career in beauty, the importance of confidence, continuous learning, and embracing opportunities.

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These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

@annamarti turned from shy high school student to successful Los Angeles hairdresser, makeup artist, and Joico educator. We discuss building a career in beauty, the importance of confidence, continuous learning, and embracing opportunities.

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In this episode of the Hair Game Podcast, Alain Audet, shares his extensive journey in the beauty and fashion industry, discussing his experiences in various roles and his current position at Salon Interactive. He elaborates on the importance of the KIM Report, a new initiative aimed at collecting and analyzing industry data to provide valuable insights for beauty professionals. The conversation also touches on the challenges of data collection in a fragmented industry, trends in service pricing, and the significance of understanding average versus median pricing. Alain emphasizes the accessibility of the KIM Report for salon professionals and the...

In this episode of the Hair Game Podcast, Alain Audet, shares his extensive journey in the beauty and fashion industry, discussing his experiences in various roles and his current position at Salon Interactive. He elaborates on the importance of the KIM Report, a new initiative aimed at collecting and analyzing industry data to provide valuable insights for beauty professionals. The conversation also touches on the challenges of data collection in a fragmented industry, trends in service pricing, and the significance of understanding average versus median pricing. Alain emphasizes the accessibility of the KIM Report for salon professionals and the...

In this episode of the Hair Game Podcast, Fred Helou, shares his remarkable journey of becoming the founder and CEO of Vagaro. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges he faced in the tech industry, and the importance of customer feedback in developing innovative software solutions. Fred also touches on the future of AI in the beauty industry and introduces his new podcast, 'Know What I Mean?', where he aims to share stories from the beauty community.

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• Fred's Journey from Lebanon to the US

In this episode of the Hair Game Podcast, Fred Helou, shares his remarkable journey of becoming the founder and CEO of Vagaro. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges he faced in the tech industry, and the importance of customer feedback in developing innovative software solutions. Fred also touches on the future of AI in the beauty industry and introduces his new podcast, 'Know What I Mean?', where he aims to share stories from the beauty community.

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• Fred's Journey from Lebanon to the US

In this episode of The Hair Game Podcast, we meet Tish and Snooky, the founders of Manic Panic. They share their journey from performing in legacy bands to creating a revolutionary hair color brand. They discuss their nightlife inspiration, the evolution of their business, and their commitment to vegan and cruelty-free products. The sisters reflect on their experiences in the beauty industry, the challenges they faced, and their plans for the future of their company. The passion that started this company is very much at the forefront of their business, and they emphasize the importance of authenticity in a...

In this episode of The Hair Game Podcast, we meet Tish and Snooky, the founders of Manic Panic. They share their journey from performing in legacy bands to creating a revolutionary hair color brand. They discuss their nightlife inspiration, the evolution of their business, and their commitment to vegan and cruelty-free products. The sisters reflect on their experiences in the beauty industry, the challenges they faced, and their plans for the future of their company. The passion that started this company is very much at the forefront of their business, and they empnhasize the importance of authenticity in a...

In this engaging conversation, Tanya and Neeko Abriol discuss their marriage, their careers as celebrity hairdressers, and creating community in their workplace. They share insights on maintaining a strong relationship while working together, and offer valuable advice for young hairdressers starting their careers. 

If you want to learn more about finding passion in hairdressing, the importance of specialization, and the evolution of salon concepts, this is the episode for you. Additionally, they introduce their new product line, @miramepro, and share hair horror stories that highlight challenges faced in the profession that you can learn from.

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In this engaging conversation, Tanya and Neeko Abriol discuss their marriage, their careers as celebrity hairdressers, and creating community in their workplace. They share insights on maintaining a strong relationship while working together, and offer valuable advice for young hairdressers starting their careers. 

If you want to learn more about finding passion in hairdressing, the importance of specialization, and the evolution of salon concepts, this is the episode for you. Additionally, they introduce their new product line, @miramepro, and share hair horror stories that highlight challenges faced in the profession that you can learn from.

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In this engaging conversation with Kristyn Hamilton, @khamilton.hair, shares her journey as a hairdresser, from her early inspirations to becoming an independent stylist and educator for Danger Jones. She discusses the importance of social media in building her clientele, taking ownership of your career, and transitioning into education in the hair industry. Kristen also addresses the challenges faced by stylists regarding pricing and client expectations, emphasizing the need for self-worth, and the value of the craft   Key Topics:
Kristen's journey into hairdressing The trainsition from school to the industry Building a clientele through social media The importance of p...

In this engaging conversation with Kristen Hamilton, @khamilton.hair, shares her journey as a hairdresser, from her early inspirations to becoming an independent stylist and educator for Danger Jones. She discusses the importance of social media in building her clientele, taking ownership of your career, and transitioning into education in the hair industry. Kristen also addresses the challenges faced by stylists regarding pricing and client expectations, emphasizing the need for self-worth, and the value of the craft   Key Topics:
Kristen's journey into hairdressing The trainsition from school to the industry Building a clientele through social media The importance of p...

In this Episode of the Hair Game Podcast, @itsjodiebrown, shares her journey from being a hairdresser to becoming a global marketing educator in the beauty industry. She discusses the evolution of her podcasting journey, the challenges faced by beauty professionals in marketing, and the importance of having a strong online presence.

Jodie emphasizes the significance of Google Business listings and strategic content creation while also highlighting the unique experiences offered through her retreats in Italy. Throughout the conversation, she provides valuable insights and advice for beauty professionals looking to enhance their marketing strategies and grow their businesses. 

In this Episode of the Hair Game Podcast, @itsjodiebrown, shares her journey from being a hairdresser to becoming a global marketing educator in the beauty industry. She discusses the evolution of her podcasting journey, the challenges faced by beauty professionals in marketing, and the importance of having a strong online presence.

Jodie emphasizes the significance of Google Business listings and strategic content creation while also highlighting the unique experiences offered through her retreats in Italy. Throughout the conversation, she provides valuable insights and advice for beauty professionals looking to enhance their marketing strategies and grow their businesses. 

In this episode, Oana Ciofu, @hair_by_oana, shares her inspiring journey from her small town to becoming a global ambassador, emphasizing the importance of passion, continuous learning, and embracing adversity in the beauty industry.

Whether you're a hairstylist or aspiring beauty professional, her story offers valuable lessons on growth, innovation, and staying true to your vision.

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In this episode, Oana Ciofu, @hair_by_oana, shares her inspiring journey from her small town to becoming a global ambassador, emphasizing the importance of passion, continuous learning, and embracing adversity in the beauty industry.

Whether you're a hairstylist or aspiring beauty professional, her story offers valuable lessons on growth, innovation, and staying true to your vision.

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Salon Republic hairstylist, Peyton Lambert, @peytonlamberthair shares her journey from uncertainty to success in the hair industry. She brings you behind the scenes of building a business: continuous learning, embracing discomfort in social media, and becoming "addicted" to mastering your finances.

She also addresses the changing perceptions of the hairstyling profession and the need for industry professionals to support one another and train the next generation.

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• How Perfectionism can hinder Success

• Finding Education as a Hairstylist

 • How to Blend Business with your Technical Skills

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Salon Republic hairstylist, Peyton Lambert, @peytonlamberthair shares her journey from uncertainty to success in the hair industry. She brings you behind the scenes of building a business: continuous learning, embracing discomfort in social media, and becoming "addicted" to mastering your finances.

She also addresses the changing perceptions of the hairstyling profession and the need for industry professionals to support one another and train the next generation.

This Week's Topics:

• How Perfectionism can hinder Success

• Finding Education as a Hairstylist

 • How to Blend Business with your Technical Skills

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Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist.   She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele.   She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry.   This week's Topics: Overcoming skepticism while building your career Breaking Stereotypes in Hairdressing How to Set Yourself Apart  Curating a Supportive and Recurring Clientele  Dealing with Difficult Conversations with Clients How to be a Student of Life

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Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist.   She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele.   She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry.   This week's Topics: Overcoming skepticism while building your career Breaking Stereotypes in Hairdressing How to Set Yourself Apart  Curating a Supportive and Recurring Clientele  Dealing with Difficult Conversations with Clients How to be a Student of Life

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