Owner of one of the leading @Aveda concept salons in the world, @VanCouncil joins Gordon to talk about pandemic related lessons learned from the re-opening of his renowned Van Michael Salons in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the 1st salons to reopen in the USA following the widespread Covid-19 related shutdowns, Van talks about the practical aspects of his reopening strategy and related experience plus his take on the coming 'new normal' - including changes to salon environments, the evolving expectati...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
@TabathaCoffey joins Gordon to talk MONEY(yours!) and offer her thoughts on why it's more important than ever to have a personal plan to make the most of yours. Whether planning proactively for unexpected emergencies, buying your first house (or salon) or retirement, how we think about money matters - and Tabatha gives us lots to think about in this episode. Tremendous thanks to @SalonCentric for supporting this series; and to @Matrix Global Business Ambassador Tabatha Coffey for joining our imp...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr
NYC based salon owner, consultant, and educator @LoreanCairns shares her thoughts and experiences around her reopening salons across multiple states in the face of a global pandemic. The author of Culture Fox: How to Cultivate a Lasting Culture walks us through key strategies and tactics in facing the near term of reopening - as well as thoughts on the longer term, quickly approaching 'new normal'.
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Owner of the iconic Manhattan-based salon group, a longtime L'Oreal Professionnel Color salon, Frédéric Fekkai joins Gordon to discuss salons adjusting to the coming 'new normal' (given Covid-19), the power of great branding, becoming a salon owner, finding the right partnerships and more. One of the most recognized Celebrity Stylists of all time, @fekkai also gives his take on the changing social and digital media world - and its impacts on salons and professionals.
Jul 12, 2020•58 min
Sam Villa on the evolving salon experience and how professionals can proactively adapt to our fast-changing world. Thanks to SalonCentric for bringing the co-founder of SamVilla.com, @Redken Global Artistic Ambassador, and @SalonCentric to our ongoing, important conversation related to salons re-opening in the face of coronavirus.
Jul 08, 2020•58 min
Salon owner, #crafthairdresser, and educator @BeauBollinger joins us for a conversation sharing the story behind his successful career, his outspoken and proactive attitudes towards the coronavirus' impact on the salon industry -as well as sharing thoughts on how to create a great career in the salon.
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Salons across the world are rethinking how to best serve clients - while keeping them safe, healthy, AND happy. R+Co President Dan Langer has long been passionate about creating unique and memorable experiences - and inspiring professionals to do the same in the salon. In the face of coronavirus, Dan offers great insights and advice on how to up your game in every aspect of the business - and to recognize the opportunities to be found by salons and professionals in the 'new normal' ahead of us a...
Jul 01, 2020•50 min
@TippiShorter shares unique insights into her life as a successful celebrity hairstylist, renowned texture expert, respected educator and so much more. The Global Artistic Director for Mizani has spent decades helping to lead the way in proactively changing attitudes in the professional salon industry around the big ideas of texture and race. From the impact of Covid-19 and the #BlackLivesMatter movement on our industry to a discussion around the larger issue of needed changes in the salon indus...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min
SalonCentric ambassador, #ittakesapro artist, and corrective color "ninja" Cassandra McGlaughlin shares insights and projections related to hair color services in a post Covid-19 world. With hair color driving the majority of service dollars in salons today, the evolution of client attitudes towards time in the salon will likely play a critical role in color service trends, as well as salon finances. Cassandra shares her take on this issue and much more. Thanks to @SalonCentric for their support...
Jun 24, 2020•53 min
@TIGIprofessionals Americas Creative Director & VP of Education Thomas Osborn joins Gordon to share his take on our changing world (and what trends might remain with us post 'reopening'), share the unique story behind his professional career as one of the industry's leading educators, and give us some insights into the future of TIGI and education.
Jun 21, 2020•59 min
SalonCentric ambassador and renowned influencer @ShelleyGregoryHair shares her insights into life as an independent working hairdresser as we all work our way through salon re-openings following the Coronavirus related nationwide shutdown. An #ittakesapro artist, Shelley shares her approach to client communication, rethinking day-to-day life in the salon, home hair color kits, pricing, and much more. Thanks to @SalonCentric for their support in creating this important 6-part series.
Jun 17, 2020•53 min
Self-described "LA Curly Hairstylist", educator and Paul Mitchell Ambassador Paula Peralta joins Gordon to discuss #blacklivesmatter, including her personal and professional experiences as a black woman and hairdresser. Paula also shares insights into how we can respond as professionals to the growing calls for racial justice in America and a more inclusive professional beauty industry.
Jun 14, 2020•51 min
One of the industry's most respected business educators and coaches, Daniel Mason-Jones shares his experience and perspective on successfully re-opening his salon following the coronavirus related shut down of salons nationally. The SalonCentric ambassador and #ittakesapro artist shares his blueprint for re-opening - including effective client communication, teamwork, changes to scheduling and services menus, and much more.
Jun 11, 2020•46 min
Colin Caruso is a renowned educator, working colorist, owner of Salon CARU, and John Paul Mitchell Systems' Director of Color. In this episode, we discuss thoughts on the coming post Coronavirus 'new normal' - and how salons and professionals can best succeed going forward. We also take a deep dive into Paul Mitchell's newly launched Social Gathering digital resource center and communal platform - designed to support the entire industry in successfully reopening.
Jun 07, 2020•54 min
Wella Professionals' North American Education Director Stephen Moody is one of the industry’s most recognized and respected educators. Stephen shares his observations related to possible coming trends as the world begins to consider a new sort of normal in day-to-day life.... and in day to day beauty for the consumer. We also discuss Stephen's thoughts on how to come back stronger than ever behind the chair.
May 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Aveda Global Artistic Director, Hair Styling Allen Ruiz is an award-winning artist (NAHA x 2!), editorial stylist, successful salon owner, working professional and renowned educator. Listen in as Allen discusses with Gordon the Covid-19 related changes occurring throughout the industry, and his team's plan to proactively react to ...plus lessons learned as a salon owner and globe-trotting educator for 20+ years.
May 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Kao's Cory Couts (Global President, Salon Division) and Trevor Attenborough (Vice President, Americas Region) offer up an insightful global perspective on how salons are reacting to and recovering from the pandemic. Home to Goldwell, Oribe, and KMS, Kao has recently launched a global effort - the Kao Salon Recovery Initiative in support of the global salon community - the details of which we dig into in this episode.
May 17, 2020•45 min
Industry veteran John Moroney, VP Creative and Communication for Kao Salon Global (home to Goldwell, KMS, and Oribe), offers a global perspective on salons - as well as details behind #WorthTheWait, a consumer-facing social media campaign reminding clients of their unique relationship with salon professionals. The program is just one part of Kao's Salon Industry Recovery Initiative helping salons recover and rebuild as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
May 10, 2020•56 min
Anthony & Pat Mascolo, TIGI co-founder and International Artistic Director and TIGI Global Make-up Director respectively, join Hb for a talk about the day to day life passions that drive their immense creativity. Married since 1986, Anthony and Pat are also co-editors in chief of Infinge.com -- one of the industry's most fascinating 'media' websites and print publications - one very much focused on 'the anthropology of hair.' Listen in for another inspired conversation with industry legends....
May 06, 2020•1 hr
R+Co co-founder @HowardMcLaren shares his passion for art (including his interest in creating collages), as part of his larger interest in creativity - and how it feeds his work as a globally renowned artist hairdresser. We also discuss the impact of "Stay at Home" response to Coronavirus on professionals and how to make the most of our changing world.
May 03, 2020•54 min
Lucie Doughty is Creative Director for John Paul Mitchell Systems where she leads the creative vision for the entire portfolio of Paul Mitchell brands. A renowned master educator, platform artist, and award-winning colorist and editorial stylist (including 2020 NAHA!). Lucie shares some of the personal passions that help define who she is as a human -and inspire her work as one of the most creative professionals we know. From the Hb Conversation archives: Check out Episode #20 with Lucie for a d...
Apr 26, 2020•50 min
Sassoon Salons and Academies International Creative Director Mark Hayes shares a behind-the-scenes look into the passions that have influenced him personally and professionally throughout his 40+ year career. For added context from Mark, listen in to popular episodes #23 and #56- conversations with one of the industry's leading educational leaders.
Apr 22, 2020•44 min
Alfredo Lewis, Lisa Walker, Paul Falltrick, Desmond Murray, and Constance Robbins each join Gordon for a 1-on-1 conversation in Part 2 of this series focused on bringing to our audience the voices of leading educators and artists from the world of Matrix. This varied collection of conversations offers up a diverse list of lessons learned, great advice, and varied experiences. Go back to Episode #118 to experience Part 1.
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Next stop - a lakeside home not far outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota where @antoinettebeenders, Global Creative Director, Senior Vice President of Creative for @Aveda, took the time (while 'self-isolating') to share the stories behind her passions for photography, art, fashion, nature and more. One of the industry's most highly recognized and awarded artists, Antoinette never fails to inspire.
Apr 15, 2020•45 min
With Coronavirus taking over so much of our collective conversations as of late, we are changing things up a bit by digging into the personal side of some of our favorite educators/artists. First up is Anh Co Tran, creator of "Lived In Hair" and Global Creative Director for Milbon, who shares many of his personal passions as well as a conversation about how they fit into his professional work.
Apr 12, 2020•44 min
Neeko and Tanya Abriol are successful celebrity stylists and co-owners of the Lab Lounge in Beverly Hills. Four-time NAHA winner Neeko Abriol has helped make over clients like Halle Berry, Jada Pinkett Smith, Nathalie Emmanuel, Tyra Banks, and Pink. Partner in business and life, Tanya Abriol counts Sandra Bullock, Kate Hudson, Salma Hayek, and Gwyneth Paltrow among her roster of A-list clients. Listen in for some great insights into developing a long-lasting career, suite life (versus traditiona...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Pulp Riot founder & CEO David Thurston joins Gordon for a talk about coping with Coronavirus, how to best prepare for the coming, post-crisis ‘new normal’, and much more. Known throughout the professional salon industry as an entrepreneur, educator, and disrupter, David is passionate about sharing his considerable insights on how to adapt to the changes caused by the digital revolution and thrive in the new world.
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Longtime Hairbrained community member Shannel Mariano says she graduated beauty school "not knowing how to cut hair. People would tell me how much they admired my passion for learning. They were wrong. Fear drove me to education, not passion." Fast forward to today and Shannel has found her true passion: educating others by way of her unique approach to teaching the fundamentals of haircutting. With 346,000+ followers on Instagram, it's clear that many are being inspired by her passion - and we ...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Inspired conversations with two of the industry's leading coaches and voices. Tabatha Coffey, Matrix Global Business Ambassador & Nina Kovner, founder, Passion Squared each share thoughts on how to best cope with the challenges facing salons and professionals in the wake of COVID-19.
Mar 19, 2020•39 min
Sheri Doss is Global VP, Education of Redken (and all of L’Oreal’s other American Brands); Suzanne Strum Is VP of Redken Education US- and together they are a powerhouse of insights into the world of learning in professional beauty, and more specifically, education at Redken (the first major haircare company to make professional development a cornerstone of the brand essence). Recorded live at the Redken Artist Connection conference.
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min
