Send me a text 🌸 This is a hot topic that's stirring up the hair industry: Is Tipping Culture Ruining the Hair Industry? Hairstylists and clients weigh in! (YouTube reaction vid) In this revealing video, I react to a series of candid confessions from both hairstylists and clients about the controversial tipping culture in salons. Are tips more harmful than helpful? Does it affect how services are priced or how hairstylists are paid? We're unpacking all the drama and truths behind the scenes! He...
Mar 14, 2025•24 min
Send me a text 🌸 Ever wondered if the beauty industry is truly recession-proof? In this episode, I’m talking about what it’s really like to be a hairstylist during tough economic times. Drawing from my own experience during the 2008 recession, I’ll be sharing essential tips and strategies to help hairstylists and salon owners not just get by, but actually thrive, even when the economy takes a hit. I’ll talk about how corporate chain salons, like Ulta, managed to stay strong while independent sa...
Aug 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 17
Send me a text 🌸 In this episode, I'm spilling the bleach on everything you didn't know about hair bleaching. Whether you're a seasoned stylist or a newbie I've got the lowdown on the science, the secrets, and the safety tips to ensure your bleaching game is on point. I start by breaking down the nitty-gritty of how hair bleach actually works—spoiler alert: it's all about oxidation! I also dive into the different types of bleach and developers, and why choosing the right one is crucial for your...
Aug 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 16
Send me a text 🌸 Let's talk about the next step of your hairstyling journey with Hair B&B University. I can’t wait to share all the juicy details about this incredible platform that's an extension of this podcast, but with so much more value and in-depth education. Whether you’re looking to master highlighting skills, perfect your toning techniques, or boost your social media marketing skills, Hair B&B University has got you covered. Plus, it’s not just about tutorials – it’s about join...
Aug 01, 2024•6 min
Send me a text 🌸 If you have been following me on social (Instagram or TikTok) then you know that I’ve been getting a ton of heat for my price transparency posts. Specifically my $2000 hair services! So how do you know if you are REALLY CHARGING YOUR WORTH or just creating over priced services? In this episode Im going to be chatting about charging your worth - 5 things to avoid when charging clients. This is a great episode for a hairstylist or salon owner who wants to level up their business....
May 10, 2024•12 min•Ep. 15
Send me a text 🌸 Your salon is more than just a place to create stunning hair transformations. It's your business empire in the making. With these simple yet powerful calculations, you're not just cutting hair; you're cutting unnecessary costs and boosting your profits! So, go ahead, run those numbers, make those changes, Watch your salon business flourish. You're not just a stylist; you're a savvy business owner shaping your future. Remember, it's not just about the style you create on the out...
Feb 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 14
Send me a text 🌸 In this episode, I’m going to be talking about how I survived a salon walkout and some tips you can do to prepare for it, before and after it happens. Because it’s inevitable! As a salon owner battling the salon suite life, it makes it more difficult to own independent and team-based salons. So with that being said, it’s important to have a contingency plan and be proactive in handling potential walkouts. If you are a salon owner, aspiring salon owner, or even a hairstylist who...
Jan 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 13
Send me a text 🌸 If you're not excited about Threads, Instagram's latest social media app, don't worry. I wasn't either. That is until I learned that you can actually use Threads to your business advantage, and you don't have to share a single hair picture! Truth is, you shouldn't be sharing the same Instagram content on Threads app and vice versa. What you should be doing is creating authentic content that pertains to your business but without the fluff that Instagram makes us curate. Especial...
Jul 10, 2023•11 min•Ep. 12
Send me a text 🌸 Becoming a successful hairstylist and hair educator isn't a straight line for everyone. My hairstylist path in the last two decades came in the form of hills and winding streets. Being successful in itself has its challenges, but even more so as a hairstylist. Because where do you start? Just know every hairstylist's path is different! Some become hair educators or brand executives, some make a career out of franchise hair salons, and some bring in over 200K a year working 3 da...
May 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 11
Send me a text 🌸 In today's episode, I will be talking about the recession and how it will affect your beauty biz, plus 5 tips on how you can still keep your hair business running during an economic slowdown. You may have noticed a little shift in your business that people are spending less on their hair or stretching out their next appointment. If you haven’t noticed that happening yet, consider yourself lucky that you have more time to prepare! Or maybe you have created a stable enough client...
Jul 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 10
Send me a text 🌸 This episode is all about the overnight success I achieved in the hair industry. Just kidding! There is no such thing. There is hard work and a lot of years that goes into success. I'm sharing my journey in the hair industry and how it got me where I am today being an educator, YouTuber, Podcaster, and salon owner! Want to learn more? Join me in Beyond the Chair Mastermind and learn how you can do it too! Get motivated by reading The Compound Effect For more education visit my ...
Jun 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 9
Send me a text 🌸 I'm breaking down the cost of hair extensions. Everything from the hair itself, all the way down to the service. So that way it can help bring some clarity on what you should be charging as a hairstylist working behind the chair. So if you're new to hair extensions, or maybe just started dabbling in hair extensions, and you're still a little confused about exactly what you should be charging, you're going to love this episode! This episode was previously recorded on YouTube. To...
Mar 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 8
Send me a text 🌸 Make money while you sleep? YES, PLEASE! I thought this episode was a great one to start 2022 off because so many of us are setting goals for the new year and I want to help you level up! Now I know what some of you may be thinking, Mirella, I don't really have a lot of money to invest with. And the truth is you don't need a lot to get started! Everything that I'm going to share with you today are really easy tips and some of them you can even get started with just as little as...
Jan 05, 2022•21 min•Ep. 7
Send me a text 🌸 What is the F word that everybody hates but it’s something everybody needs in order to know when you're winning? Its Failure. Let’s talk about it… The reality is, nobody wants to fail, especially when it comes to your beauty biz. That’s because failing can result in losing money, and lots of it. Many of us take a high risk in getting our business off the ground, and I want to help you recognize the failures in business and recognize how it can actually make your business strong...
Dec 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 6
Send me a text 🌸 Listen in as I break down the cost of doing business and overall things they don’t teach you in beauty school, which is the business side of things. By the end of this episode, you will learn that hairstylists do not keep 100% of the service price. As a matter of fact, the amount of profit you may be taking home may surprise you, at least after I did my research, I was surprised at how little most of us take home! If you are in the "charge your worth club", then you are really ...
Dec 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 5
Send me a text 🌸 This one is for all my beauty school babes and guys and this episode is inspired by an email I received a while back by one of my subscribers, Abigail, who is in school but wanted to know how to grow your clientele while you are still in beauty school. If you are in beauty school right now, or you are just starting out in this industry, or maybe you need to kick start your business again because of 2020 or 2021, listen to this episode By doing all of the tips I'm sharing, you a...
Oct 13, 2021•15 min•Ep. 4
Send me a text 🌸 In this episode, I’m going to dive a little bit deeper into marketing. I’m talkin’ about your bio for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or even your website, and the 5 mistakes you're making when writing them. Your bio is one of the most misused tools out there, and I’m going to share with you some mistakes people make. Heck! I’ve made them myself and sometimes I need to check up on my own bio to make sure I’m giving the right message when you come to my feed. **Update! You can now ...
Jul 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 3
Send me a text 🌸 In my last episode, I talked about 5 easy ways to elevate your beauty biz but in this episode, I’m going to dive into one of the topics I covered: marketing! So what is marketing anyway? Marketing your small beauty business is all about getting the word out, and with some smart salon marketing business strategies, you can turn the process into something that just naturally happens and something that doesn’t cut into the day-to-day of your salon. Not to mention that the strategi...
Apr 23, 2021•14 min•Ep. 2
Send me a text 🌸 5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair and beauty business. 👇🏼 If you are just starting your hair & beauty business or maybe you feel stagnant, you are going to want to listen! It’s essential to know how to attract and keep customers if you want your business to keep growing. In today's episode, I’m going to be talking about the 5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair & beauty business. I hope you find my podcast helpful! I have lots of FREE edu...
Mar 01, 2021•17 min•Ep. 1
Send me a text 🌸 Welcome to HairB&B A podcast about hair, beauty and business. Running a hair and beauty business is no easy feat, especially since you're responsible for every task! I’m talking about managing client schedules, branding, marketing, social media, photographer, color inventory, and I haven't even mentioned building and maintaining a clientele, let alone making sure your bills are paid on time AND you're making a profit! Managing your own beauty business can be stressful! So l...
Feb 09, 2021•2 min
