Digital Content Strategist Nicole Davis talks with Sreynin Peng, celebrity nail artist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, about her career and how she got to where she is today. Topics Discussed: Serynin’s beginnings in the nail industry. Her top three pieces of advice for young nail techs. The best ways to set goals for yourself. Sign up for the Modern Salon and NAILS newsletters ! Stay up to date with the latest industry news and trends: 💅 NAILS 💇♀️ MODERN SALON 🤝 Follo...
Dec 10, 2021•11 min
We were joined by Tracy Vinson @mobilemanicurist to discuss how nail technicians can get on the right path with their business by looking at service prices and how to add value to every appointment. Vinson, creator of the nail art education program “Bankrupt to Booked Up,” talked with us about getting back to business during a difficult time. We dive into these topics: Raise the price of your service ticket without charging more for the service. How can you add value to every service? Are you pr...
Apr 14, 2021•58 min
A Mizani Technical Educator, a Certified Trichologist, stylist and colorist, Evie Johnson ’s career was realized through profound commitment, tremendous grit and despite overwhelming odds. An inspiring and uplifting communicator, Evie educates beauty professionals and helps them get to the next level. Her multi-faceted career includes teaching all over the world, working on set at editorial photoshoots, and continuing the joy of being in the salon, working one-on-one, with clients. This year, Ev...
Mar 24, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Stephen Moody is currently the Education Director - North America for the Wella Company. His entire career, he has worked to help stylists have successful, long-term careers. Stephen has developed a proprietary Wella Professional cutting methodology called “Wella Cut Craft.” This system shares how to approach cutting hair with purpose and intent, which opens up limitless creative possibilities. This approach arms stylists with the intellectual and creative tools to increase their earning potenti...
Mar 24, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Joy La May is a stylist and a coach with Destroy the Hairdresser. She has radically transformed her business in recent years, and one of the biggest changes is how she charges for her time. “Even though I love doing hair and that is my passion and creative outlet, I realize that my calling in life is to be in service to other hairdressers,” Joy says. “And part of that is talking to them about establishing new processes, and new boundaries, like pricing per hour instead of per service. It can fee...
Mar 24, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Stylist and blonding specialist Gabie Vossler has moved and rebuilt her clientele several times in the last ten years. It’s always a challenge, but she has learned ways to make it easier, along the way. This year, she moved during the coronavirus pandemic and had to start from scratch—find a salon home, rebuild her clientele, and establish herself. We talk about: · How she prepared for her move with research and reaching out. · Why she connects with local television stations, editors, and websit...
Sep 25, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Missy Peterson, director of global education and artistry at Malibu C, started as a stylist and moved from the salon into a position inside a beauty manufacturer. It was her experience as a stylist that helps her design education that would really be valuable to hairdressers and create products that will make a stylist’s life better and more profitable. We talk about: • How she came to Choose Beauty as a career. • The things she didn’t learn in beauty school but wishes she had. • Product develop...
Sep 25, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Rodrick Samuels and Lauren Moser are owners of HairLab Detroit Barber School, a community committed to improving lives and raising the human spirit. They are an interracial couple who are both life and work partners. Rodrick, a barber, and Lauren, a texture expert, are educators, editorial stylists, salon owners, and industry leaders. We talk about: · How they each came to Choose Beauty as a career. · How their school is a welcoming place for everyone. · The importance of seeking out education t...
Sep 25, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 2
When asked to describe himself as a young person, Tom Porter, CEO and founder of Malibu Wellness , a solution-driven professional hair and skin care brand in Malibu, CA, says, “I was the kid that was always looking under the rock to find something very special.” We talk about: · His method for regret-proofing his life. · His thoughts on entrepreneurs—are they made or born or a little of both? · What drives him to keep developing and innovating. · A podcast that features stories of his life and w...
Sep 25, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In the early spring of this year, we felt panicked. Then we started to slowly figure out how to live and work around COVID-19 concerns. Now, we have more of a sense of the landscape, of what we’re up against, so how do we keep moving forward? How do you stay in the game when you’ve lost clients? And where are there still opportunities for growth for a salon professional? We hear from two experts who have made a career out of inspiring stylists and helping them find their way. Britt Seva is a bus...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
While born into a world-famous British hairdressing family, Nicholas French forged his own path. His styling work has been seen on magazine covers, he’s styled hair for motion pictures, runway, and video, and Nicholas has produced thousands of shows, introducing hair trends and techniques in over 25 countries. He’s won numerous awards and continues to share his artistry and his enthusiasm in intimate seminars. Listen to his amazing journey in beauty. This episode is sponsored by Ulta Beauty . Ni...
Jul 06, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Carlos Valenzuela returns with some commonsense advice on managing your money, specifically geared to the stylist. No confusing terms or overwhelming tasks to perform; just three things you can do, right now, to get a handle on your money situation. A stylist, educator, school owner, and influencer, Carlos has dedicated his career to helping stylists be successful. Email Carlos at chalevale45@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by Ulta Beauty . Follow Modern Salon on Social Media: Instagram Fac...
Jul 06, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Monae Everett is a celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist. She is also an author, public speaker, and beauty ambassador, and she launched the Monae Life Academy , a virtual university for beauty professionals. Monae shares with us some of her secrets for becoming an editorial stylist and talks about how her decision to choose beauty as a career has allowed her to share on so many topics, including the importance of diversity and representation in the beauty industry. This episode is sponsored b...
Jul 06, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
With over 25 years of experience as a stylist, Keya Neal is working to break the “textural boundaries” that she says have long separated the hair industry. Keya’s passion for hair color and education led to the conception of Kolour Kulture , an educational resource for stylists who are particularly interested in the science of hair color and how it interacts with various hair textures. She also launched an education series, “ Texture Vs. Race ,” and the response has been overwhelmingly positive....
Jul 06, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
After working in the medical field, Nick Stenson, the SVP of Services and Trend, Ulta Beauty, decided he wanted to change lives, not necessarily save them. And beauty would be how he’d go about it. Inspired by watching his mother transform her clients and bring a smile to every face, Stenson moved forward, never anticipating his future work (in print, TV, runway) or that he’d be in a leadership position, helping to transform the beauty industry by being a champion of diversity and inclusion. Thi...
Jul 06, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
John Mosley uses the handle @popular_nobody on Instagram, which speaks to his humility, but his success in the industry speaks to his hustle and heart. Named the Educator of the Year at BarberCon in 2019, John is a barber, educator, and influencer who built a global brand and is now launching a foundation to support future beauty and fashion professionals, the Nobody Way. We talk about his beauty beginnings, his love of the craft, his challenges in the industry as a person of color, and how he h...
Jun 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Sam Villa is co-founder of Sam Villa (Allvus, LLC), and an award-winning educator, platform artist, and Redken Global Artistic Ambassador. To support the stylist community, Villa has created the Sam Villa and Friends Socialathon, a 12-hour fundraising event. “I’ve never felt a greater need to collectively reach out to such an important group of friends and call for unified action to support our industry,” Villa says. Learn more about Sam Villa and his fundraising event . Follow Sam Villa on Inst...
May 26, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Industry icon Sonya Dove prioritizes inspiration, education, and mentorship for her stylist community. Wella Professionals Global Ambassador, Ulta Beauty Pro Team Member, and Hair Dreams Ambassador. Dove has received countless industry awards including Master Hairstylist of the Year and the International Icon of the Year. We spoke with her while she is in her home in Mexico, during the COVID-19 lockdown, and she shares that she will be returning to work in a very different way. Follow Sonya Dove...
May 26, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When asked to describe himself as a young person, Tom Porter, CEO and founder of Malibu Wellness , a solution-driven professional hair and skincare brand in Malibu, CA, says, “I was the kid that was always looking under the rock to find something very special.” He has launched a new podcast that will provide ads look into the life of an entrepreneur and asks the question—are entrepreneurs born or made or a little of both? Read more about Tom Porter on Modern Salon . Listen to Malibu T.O.M. Stori...
May 26, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Carlos Valenzuela is a hairdresser/educator, ex-salon and school owner, author, and corporate spokesperson with forty-five years of beauty experience. His focus today is raising wellness awareness and assisting salon professionals in developing a fulfilling career. Read more about if you should become a hairdresser on Modern Salon . Follow Modern Salon on Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter...
May 26, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Britt Seva is a business and marketing strategist for hair stylists. Her passion is helping hairdressers uncover the missing pieces in their marketing strategy and helping them turn social media followers into guests. In this interview, she talks about doing a social media audit of your social platforms. Connect with Britt Seva on Instagram . Follow Modern Salon on Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter...
May 26, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Karen Gordon is the President of Cosmetologists Chicago, a salon owner, and industry leader. We spoke to her about how the COVID-19 crisis might shape the future of the beauty industry and how it could encourage a coming together of the many different players. Visit Cosmetologists Chicago . Follow Modern Salon on Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter...
May 26, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Stylist, salon owner, and educator Yara de la Torre shares her story of coming back from an accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She fought her way back, finding many adaptations, and returned to her Salon and her passion—doing hair—when less than a year later, she had to stop working, again, because of the shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Her story of overcoming adversity inspires us to follow her example of positive thinking and taking action. Read more about Yara...
May 26, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On her way to becoming an Emmy-nominated hairstylist and department head (you’ve seen her work on NBC's Songland, ABC's Shark Tank, and NBC's The Voice), Jerilynn Stephens has used some pretty powerful “F” words. Not that “F” word (though maybe she dropped that bomb, occasionally) but a list of five words starting with “F” that distills her recipe for success into an impactful formula. Stephens even put it into a book, “ The 5 “F” Words to Manifesting Your Life ”. We asked her to tell us how the...
May 26, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We spoke with professional beauty coach and consultant, Joanne Magana , who has a wealth of experience in helping stylists and salon owners manage their business, even in tough times. Listen to her thoughts on taking this time to look at your brand, on giving back, and how this crisis will change the salon industry--and for the better. Visit Modern Salon . Follow Modern Salon on Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter...
May 26, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
