This week’s guest is a personal friend, a successful salon owner, a powerful advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, a NAHA winner as Men’s Hairstylist of the Year, and a key contributor to the Hair Has No Gender movement. She is someone I admire very much: Jamie DiGrazia. ⁃Jamie discusses the importance of gender-free pricing and breaks down the method used at their salon to price their hair cuts. ⁃Logan Parlor’s consultation is different. It’s a premium service in itself. ⁃Jamie shares how to start...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week’s guest is doing amazing things. She rose from homelessness to being one of the country’s most celebrated and respected stylists. She is a certified tricologist, a salon owner, a NAHA finalist, ABS Global Image award nominee, Behind the Chair One Shot finalist and so much more. I’m very happy to sit down with Evie Johnson on Headcases. -Listen to Evie’s amazing journey, how she started in beauty school at age 13 -Evie has such a drive that she was appointed Artistic Director at age 23 ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On Headcases this week I’m speaking with a Harvard and Wharton Business School grad and founder of Busy Salons. He is president of Salon Ninja, and the creator of A-Game Mastery Coaching. He is a Hi-Performance coach and has worked with many high profile salon artists. It’s my honour today to chat with Andrew Finkelstein. ⁃Andrew shares how he got started in the beauty industry after graduating from Harvard business school ⁃How business school was helpful to a point, but he realized that many pe...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week’s guest is GQ’s “Coolest Barber on Instagram”, a 4-time winner of Canadian Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, and has worked behind the scenes with the hottest actors in film and television. He has a very successful line of shops and products under the Victory Barber and Brand banner, and I feel very fortunate that I knew him before he was even a hairstylist. Our guest is Matty Conrad! ⁃Why Matty doesn’t believe in “fake it til you make it” ⁃He once lost sight of his true purpose until he ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
My guest this week owns multiple salons, he is a lead educator, and he provides solutions to salons looking to level up. And in his spare time he’s a prize-winning body builder! I’m so pleased to sit down with my personal friend, Jayson Morgan. ⁃Jayson started young - his grandmother would give him old mop heads to cut, and she would hunt yard sales for Barbie heads for him to cut and style ⁃He shares the importance of having a plan and sticking to it ⁃Jayson talks about his tried and true techn...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week’s guest is the Global Creative Director and Senior Vice President of Creative for Aveda. She is a winner of British Hairdresser of the Year, and she’s done hair for models for Mu Mu, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabanna and the list goes on. It is my great pleasure to chat with Antoinette Beenders. ⁃Antoinette shares how she got started in hairdressing, and what lead to her impulsive leap to London to work for Trevor Sorbie ⁃She shares about the move to Aveda and the ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week my guest Headcase is a multi award winner, International Stylist of the Year, British Hairdressing Award winner, and NAHA winner. He was lead stylist for American’s Next Top Model. I could go on and on! I’m so pleased to sit down with Damien Carney and hear about his career. ⁃After years as a successful stylist, Damien felt something was missing. So he decided to chuck it all and go work for Trevor Sorbie and completely retrain as a stylist. ⁃He shares the most powerful wisdom he gaine...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Today's guest is one of the most brilliant educators and colorists I know. He is a global artist with Redken, and a lead colorist on all Redken color shoots. He is a three time NAHA nominee and he is here fresh from the stage at the Redken Symposium On Tour. So let's get into this week's Headcase: Mr. George Garcia. - he realized early in his training at cosmetology school that if he was going to do this, he better commit all the way - his paradigm shift from being a kid on the street to helping...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
My guest this week is my mentor, my teacher, and my friend. He has trained hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and is a best selling author. He is a huge role model in my life – Blair Singer! Blair describes meeting Chris, and how Chris was a little skeptical about the training, and how quickly Chris changed his tune We don’t have to listen to the chatter in our mind telling us we can’t do something. There are proven techniques that help tame that little voice A favorite quote of B...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week I finally get to bring on my close friend and business partner, Chris Moody! Chris is one of the world’s best trainers. - Chris says everything we do is an evolution, and shares his story of evolving from hairdressing to teaching - Hear about the one moment that changed everything for him - He digs into the differences between "show & tell" teaching to "share and learn" teaching ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Faceboo...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week, I'm really excited to sit down and chat with my dear friend Leah Freeman. Leah is one of the industry's top recognized colorists, a successful salon owner, and the Global Healing Color Director for L'ANZA. • Leah shares how she struggled in school, turning to beauty school on a whim. Turns out, that decision was a life-changer • Because she had such a hard time learning as a student, she was driven to start teaching for brands so she could help others who might be struggling • Learnin...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week’s Headcases guest has over 32 years experience in the professional beauty industry, starting as an administrator at a beauty school and moving on to Pivot Point International, CEO of Milady Publishing, and Executive Director at the National Cosmetology Association. Meet my new best friend Gordon Miller! Gordon shares how he was a young closeted gay guy in the 70s and found acceptance in the beauty industry The significance of events in the beauty industry and Gordon’s passion in bringi...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week we repost the hugely popular podcast with Daniel Mason Jones. Daniel Mason Jones owns one of the hottest salons in the country. He is a world-class hairstylist, a transformative speaker, an exceptional educator, and a cheerleader to everyone he meets. He has trained closely with top hair designers around the globe and his mission is to elevate the hair industry through inspirational education. DMJ had an hour to chat and, let me tell you, the hour flew by as we shared so many important...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week I chat with my good friends Philip and Mary Wilson. Philip Wilson is hairdresser to celebrities and royalty and is the creator of the Twin Brush, Twin Comb cutting technique and has been the artistic director for many brands. Mary Wilson is a CEO, an educator, a marketing wizard, and works with many brands. This episode is packed with profound reflections on their hairdressing journey. • Hear how they each got started in teaching • How did they come to starting their own product line? ...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
I’m deeply honored this week to sit down with my ultimate hairdressing hero, four times winner of the British Hairdressers Award and Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Trevor Sorbie. This one was extra special for me, as Trevor as been a true inspiration both creatively and personally in my life. • Trevor shares the origin stories of his well-known cuts, the Wedge and the Scrunch • hear about his private audience with the Queen. Did he cut Liz's hair? • Trevor discusses mi...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week’s guest is perfectly timed for Earth Day. James Alba joins me to talk about salon sustainability. James is a co-owner at The B Hive Salon in New Jersey, and co-founder of The Salon Movement. James shares a shocking statistic that the hairdressing industry generates 877 lb waste/min He tells how he first started to take action for the environmental movement at a young age James shares how we have to commit and stand for something meaningful If you would like more information on James Al...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
I’m excited to chat with my next guest, a Lifetime Achievement winner and a Hall of Heroes award winner, Ginger Boyle. · Ginger shares how she lived off the grid for a year waiting for her cosmetology license · She took a chance and moved across the country to work for Horst · How sometimes on the road for hair shows, they would have to get their “models” in the mall or bar · Hear how Ginger created a daily online affirmation for thousands of people ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
For this week’s Headcase, I was very excited to sit down with master hair colorist and Keune’s Create Color Ambassador, George Alderete. George shares where his profound inspiration comes from How he changed careers from construction work with his father How his team is first among the most important keys to his success His biggest insecurities His most powerful advice to anyone pursuing success in this industry ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ J...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week on Chris Baran’s Headcases, I sit down with Michelle O’Connor: educator, 5-time NAHA winner, and Artistic Director for Matrix. Michelle is a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry. Learn how Michelle got started in the industry after years of being a ballet dancer Michelle told to her parents that she was going to be a hairstylist, and vowed she would not be mediocre Hear how Michelle believes that we all are put here to serve “You need to really evaluate what...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week’s guest is Nieves Almaraz, winner of NAHA Men’s Hairstylist of the Year 2021. With a barbering license and a cosmetology license, Nieves owns a barbershop and a barber school and thrives on inspiration. Opened his first barbershop at 23 years old and was immediately swamped with bookings Started attending hair shows and was overwhelmed with inspiration Became a volunteer at hair shows so he could walk the show floor and meet his inspirations. People would stop him on the floor to take ...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week’s guest has inspired an entire generation of hairdressers. Benni Tognini is an Australian icon, considered the father of avant garde hairdressing Benni and his team have won a string of international accolades, including World Master of the Craft. He’s the man behind the powerhouse Togninis brand. I am so lucky to have Benni as a very good friend, and it was a pleasure to sit down and chat with him about how he got started. Benni's realization that sports and hairdressing are similar, ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week’s guest is Geno Stampora. He is considered an industry expert and Business Guru and has probably held every single job available in the beauty industry. Geno has had his work featured in numerous salon and spa magazines and continues to be a keynote speaker, contributing artist, and consultant to the industry. It was a great pleasure to sit down and talk to Geno Stampora and the time flew by as he shared so many great insights to the beauty industry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week’s podcast guest is Dom Lehane, one of the leaders in the Podcast hair industry. Dom has a very popular podcast “How to Cut It” and I was excited to sit down and talk to him about his successes and his goals in the industry. Dom’s whole mission is to share insights, inspiration and information to take your hairdressing journey to the next level. Join me on this entertaining and insightful episode with Dom Lehane. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/po...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week’s guest is a NAHA Haircutter of the Year winner, spent 31 years with the Sassoon organization, and is currently John Paul Mitchell’s artistic director: Stephen Moody. Join me as Stephen shares his hairdressing journey from a small English town to Intercoiffure Hair Cutting Icon and NAHA winner. Stephen shares his time at Sassoon’s in London One of the many nuggets of wisdom that Stephen talks about is “Don’t listen with your mouth, or your eyes. Really listen with your ears.” Stephens ...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Daniel Mason Jones owns one of the hottest salons in the country. He is a world-class hairstylist, a transformative speaker, an exceptional educator, and a cheerleader to everyone he meets. He has trained closely with top hair designers around the globe and his mission is to elevate the hair industry through inspirational education. DMJ had an hour to chat and, let me tell you, the hour flew by as we shared so many important life lessons. Do not miss this week’s Headcase! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more e...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
A seven-time NAHA winner, Redken Master Artist Ruth Roche has traveled the world sharing her vast experience and knowledge with hairdressers. Known for her versatility, from cutting edge looks to low maintenance chic, Ruth has worn many hats: NYC salon owner, editorial stylist, top educator and celebrity stylist. I get to sit down with Ruth and talk and laugh with her as we share her hair journey. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Fa...
Feb 08, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Candy Shaw literally grew up in the beauty business as the daughter of former world-champion competition hairdresser Jamison Shaw. Trained in Paris, Candy’s been a French Cutter and Balayage Highlighter her entire life. An icon that wins over the hearts and minds of everyone she meets, I wanted to sit down with Candy and talk about how it felt to grow up with a famous father and how she made her own stamp on the industry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/po...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ann Mincey Jetton is a prominent public speaker and trainer helping tens of thousands of people reduce stress, achieve success and enrich their lives. Today, her passion is “marketing with heart” to women. Ann received numerous awards including North American Hairstyling Awards Hall of Leaders, and the Intercoiffure Lifetime Achievement Award. In this episode I sit down and talk to Ann about her 40 years with Redken, being known as the “Heart of Redken” and how it all started. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out m...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week’s Headcase has accumulated over 40 year’s experience as a stylist, manager, executive chain director and multiple salon owner. The key to Michael Cole’s success is his unique ability to observe current and future digital marketing and management trends and translate them into systems and methods by which salons achieve dramatic growth. In this episode we go back to the beginning and learn how Michael got to the place he is now and finding his voice in the industry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out mor...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As a leading beauty innovator for more than 20 years, Nick Stenson has dedicated his career to creating and advocating for exceptional, inclusive beauty experiences, services and products. With multiple nominations and wins in the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards and a beauty brand of his own, this week’s Headcase is a true hair hero! In this week’s episode we learn more about Nick’s journey into the industry and how he invests in himself. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the vide...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
