Chris Baran's Headcases

How great would it be to get up close and personal with the beauty industry heroes we love and admire, and to ask them: how did you learn to do what you do? I’m Chris Baran, a hairstylist and educator for 40 plus years, and I’m inviting all our heroes to chat and share the secrets of their success.

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Sam Villa

Whether teaching face-to-face in small hands-on classes, on main stage, or reaching his millions of social media followers, Sam Villa changes people. As the 2020 International Hair Influencer of the Year & 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner he is known for doing things differently to challenge, inspire and motivate change . In this week’s episode we dig deeper into Sam Villa the human being, talking beauty school, becoming a father and the movement that is hairdressers supporting ha...

Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Michael Polsinelli

Top artist for Davines, producing close to 100 cutting and creative collections globally, Michael Polsinelli has been pushing the creative boundaries in our industry for over 20 years. His creative designs have influenced hairdressers all over the world and has set trends that have been followed by hairdressers today. This weeks Headcase is one of the best avant garde artists I know. In this episode we discuss creativity, hard work and how far can you really push yourself? ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more ...

Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Cole Thompson

This week’s Headcase is one of Vidal Sassoon’s youngest creative directors, and founder of Elevation H. Cole Thompson’s passion for educating is evident in his work. He has travelled the world to educate professionals at all levels on hair cutting technique. Join Chris and Cole as they discuss how he ‘fell into’ the hair industry, and what really drives him to succeed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Te...

Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ammon Carver

From horse training to hair styling today’s headcase, Ammon Carver, discusses learning to love yourself and your craft plus his transition from teaching behind the chair to mentoring on stage to becoming a father. Ammon Carver has gained recognition in the hair and beauty industry for his refined aesthetic, continued passion and portfolio of flawless looks. With 7 nominations and awards for Master Hairstylist of the Year & Salon Team of the Year in 2015 by the prestigious North American Hair...

Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Anna Pacitto

Even if literally dragged into her career by her father, barber and businessman himself, Anna has soared to the highest levels of international recognition in our industry. Today’s hair hero is Anna Pacitto. Her brain for business and artistic eye combine to create a multi award winning master stylist. Join Chris and Anna as they discuss her start in the industry, imposter syndrome, winning NAHA and so much more! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ ...

Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Eric Fisher

Over the last 30 years, Eric Fisher has opened four salons that are repeatedly voted Best Hair Salon in Wichita and named among the Top 200 Salons in America. “Do you want to be good at what you do? Do you want to be great? Or do you want to be one of the best?”. Here on Headcases, we think Eric Fisher is one of the best! Hairdressing has taken Eric all over the world working with some of the biggest names in the industry, in this episode learn about his start in hair and his breakdown of becomi...

Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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