Erica Lee Moomey is a St. Louis-based master haircutter, session stylist and @lorealpro_education_us national educator. As stated in her online biography, Erica is "a force to be reckoned with"—and we wholeheartedly agree. She's not only a regular behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, but she's also a three-time Midwest Hairstyling Awards Hairdresser of the Year winner. The story of her journey to realizing her true self—and having the courage to be the best version of who she truly is as ...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In the sixth and final episode of our @SalonCentric-supported series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) discusses how to have a long and successful career. Be sure to check out past episodes on goal setting; knowing and using your numbers to help set your prices and schedule in a way that supports your goals; the importance of great and consistent consultations; the power behind product recommendations and retail; and how to have a success-oriented minds...
Dec 04, 2022•34 min
A longtime friend of Hairbrained, Cory Couts' resume includes successful salon owner, renowned business coach, highly respected pro beauty executive, true innovator in the hairdressing industry's early days of digital and social media—and now SVP of Global Professional Sales for @olaplex. Cory helps connect the dots between the times we're in and, in that context, the longstanding practices that drive success in our industry. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="boosts--addin...
Nov 27, 2022•59 min
London-based Brandon Messinger is an award-winning stylist, internationally published artist and educator, working #crafthairdresser and passionate perfectionist in his thinking about hair. The @DenmanPro Ambassador shares the truly one-of-a-kind story behind his career and intense passion for the craft in a way that makes this one of our favorite episodes to date. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="boosts--adding" data-boosts-deleting-class="boost--deleting">...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In the fifth episode of our @SalonCentric-supported six-part series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) talks about how to have a success-oriented mindset. Be sure to check out past episodes on goal setting; knowing and using your numbers to help set your prices and schedule in a way that supports your goals; the importance of great and consistent consultations; and the power behind product recommendations and retail. Stay tuned for our upcoming final epi...
Nov 13, 2022•25 min
In this wide-ranging conversation, @redken icon and @saloncentric ambassador Sam Villa talks about today’s salon experience; his evolving life priorities coming out of the pandemic; and the continued power of the hairdresser to transform lives—not just for their clients, but also for themselves. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="boosts--adding" data-boosts-deleting-class="boost--deleting">...
Nov 06, 2022•59 min
In the fourth episode of our @SalonCentric-supported six-part series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) talks about the importance of great and consistent consultations and the power behind product recommendations and retail. In future episodes, we talk about how to have a success-oriented mindset; and what's the path to a long and successful career. Be sure to check out past episodes on goal setting; knowing and using your numbers; and setting your pric...
Nov 02, 2022•27 min
@TheSimonEllis is a long-time #crafthhairdresser AND the International Creative Director of Schwarzkopf Professional. With over 40 years of industry experience, starting with two decades with the Vidal Sassoon organization, he is an absolute wealth of knowledge and wisdom. From my first introduction to Simon, I was taken by his great passion and intellect. His YouTube series, The Simon Ellis Master Classes, is the foundation of much of our talk today. The series includes 10 must-view short-form ...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Jessica Scott Santo is not only a Moroccanoil Global Color Ambassador and educator, but she's also a working salon owner and colorist—not to mention a mom to three "very active" boys. In this episode, she shares her unique perspective on building a great career (and life!); finding your own version of balance as your career evolves and grows; and of course why Moroccanoil is the perfect fit for Jessica and her passion for hair, hair color and her fellow professionals....
Oct 23, 2022•58 min
In the third episode of our @SalonCentric-supported six-part series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) talks about the importance of setting your prices and schedule in a way that supports your goals. In future episodes, we talk about the power of great consultations and retail recommendations; how to have a success-oriented mindset; and taking steps to ensure a long and successful career. Be sure to check out past episodes on goal setting and knowing yo...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min
A celebrity stylist and L'Oréal Professional ambassador/educator, @DerickMonroe is best known for his five-time Emmy-nominated work as a longtime stylist for The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines. Derick shares his unique professional journey from small-town working professional to The View , some of the many important lessons learned along the way, and his thoughts on what it REALLY takes to be a celebrity stylist. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="boosts--add...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In the second episode of our SalonCentric-supported six-part series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) talks about how and why paying attention to numbers can grow your business and career. In future episodes, we talk about the importance of setting your prices and schedule; the power of great consultations and retail recommendations; how to have a success-oriented mindset; and how to create a long, successful career. Also be sure to go back and listen t...
Oct 12, 2022•24 min
In our inaugural episode of this SalonCentric-supported six-part series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) talks about the power of goal setting, providing a great blueprint for creating a plan to map out your career. In future episodes, we talk about how and why paying attention to numbers can grow your business and career; the importance of setting your prices and schedule; the power of great consultations and retail recommendations; how to have a succ...
Oct 09, 2022•28 min
Nikki Durbin (@kentucky.curls) is salon owner and working pro at Betties Hair Salon in Brandenburg, Kentucky – as well as an educator and texture specialist for @lanzahaircare. We love this frank, honest conversation with a working “small town” professional, who successfully graduated from commissioned stylist to salon owner and curl specialist serving a diverse client population. Nikki has since expanded her career repertoire by stepping into the role of educator and platform artist for L'ANZA ...
Oct 02, 2022•56 min
@PaulMitchellPro Artistic Directors Paula Peralta and Stephen Moody join us in a far ranging discussion around past and present hair trends, where our professional world is headed, and a conversation on how the evolution and reimagination of texture services can drive revenue. Both Paula and Stephen are returning guests, so for more please check out episode #137 with Paula on #BlackLivesMatter and its impact on the industry, and episode #19 to hear the story behind Stephen’s iconic career....
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
An immigrant of Cuban descent, Leysa Carrillo traveled the world as a child prodigy in dance before discovering her passion for all things hair—and the potential of a life in the professional salon industry. Known throughout the industry as an early influencer and artist with a huge passion for both texture and hair color, today Leysa is a leading brand ambassador for both Redken and Mizani. She is also creator of the Forever Curls Academy and a leader in demystifying texture and all of its beau...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Kelly Gorsuch (@kellygorsuch) is the highly respected, longtime owner of the Immortal Beloved salon in Richmond, VA, and more recently the Hell's Bottom Barbershops in Washington, DC and Richmond. Kelly is a believer in the big idea of salons and barbershops as metaphorical villages – places of work where we help each other learn and grow, have fun and, perhaps most importantly, help one another succeed. As a longtime and highly networked #crafthairdresser and owner, Kelly offers up his timely t...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Educator, creative colorist and celebrity stylist @Greg_Gilmore specializes in what he calls "Real Hair." A Global Color Ambassador for the all-new Moroccanoil color line, Greg has led an inspired professional journey that just keeps getting better. The now globe-trotting professional shares many of the lessons learned over the course of his career as well as his passion for the craft, education and living a great life.
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr
Known throughout the industry as a color correction guru and educator, Cassandra McGlaughlin is back on the podcast, this time to discuss the evolution and ongoing importance of retail—a subject which she and Gordon share a passion for. The Redken brand ambassador, salon owner and coach talks about the many proof points around the power of offering clients at-home haircare solutions with pro products. What's more, chair-side education elevates the experience of in-salon purchasing, meaning the o...
Aug 28, 2022•59 min
A hair service would be nothing without words. Every appointment begins and ends by talking to our clients, and we refine each service through communication. Celebrity stylist Derick Monroe and @lorealpro Assistant Vice President/Development of Education Mezei Jefferson join Gordon to discuss this power of language—especially as it relates to important conversations around texture and, more specifically, Black hair. Since the world is changing faster than ever, our industry as well as our langua...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
From "Prog Rock" vocalist/musician to hairdresser and multi-location salon owner, Laura Boton has incorporated her personal and professional values to build ongoing, sustainable success for her team, her business and family. At the core of those values are the big ideas of freedom, flexibility and fun—along with a never ending commitment to teaching and learning. Add to that the importance of mentorship (can we just say R+Co's Howard McLaren) and partnerships (@RandCo + @RandCoBleu), and you hav...
Aug 14, 2022•58 min
@EvanJosephCurls, founder of the Evan Joseph Salon, is an inspiring brand advocate and SalonCentric #ItTakesaProTeam member. Evan has built an entire career around his passion for curly hair and the big idea of "Curl Care Simplified" for all textures and humans. In this enlightening conversation, Evan shares the story behind his unique professional journey and his ongoing passion for creating a salon that fully embraces diversity and community. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we focus on Evan's advi...
Aug 07, 2022•59 min
How we think and talk about raising our prices—not to mention knowing when and how to actually do it—is an important conversation that's taken on a renewed significance since the pandemic. Conor James Doyle—an educator, colorist, content creator and @redken advocate based in Dublin, Ireland—has blown up big on social media, due in large measure to his refreshing perspective toward much of what we do every day professionally. Conor and Gordon dig into raising prices and the big idea that there is...
Jul 31, 2022•59 min
Lauren Moser Samuels (@laurenmmoser) and Rodrick Samuels (@rodricksamuels) recently had the rare privilege of hosting the 2022 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), the most prestigious awards of their kind. Lauren is a NAHA-winning hairdresser, educator and artist, while Rodrick is an icon in the barber space as an artist and educator. Together they are barber school directors in Detroit, Michigan at @hairlabdetroitbarberschool. The husband and wife team take us behind the scenes on their j...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Out of humble beginnings, Stephanie Kocielski has carved an iconic career that has taken her around the world. From working behind the chair at A Robert Cromeans Salon to traveling the globe as a renowned platform artist and her current position as John Paul Mitchell Systems VP of Key Customer Relations, Stephanie has done it all. Note: Recorded pre-pandemic....
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Part two of our conversation with Naomi Dove. In episode #249, we were introduced to Naomi’s professional origin story, a journey so compelling that we ran out of time before getting to our planned conversation on the ongoing industry-wide conversation on texture and black hair, where we stand today as an industry on these big topics, and thoughts about the journey ahead. Today we tackle these topics and more.
Jul 17, 2022•43 min
The @randco Multiverse Tour—a traveling educational event inspired by art, fashion and music—recently came to Chicago for a sold out performance of powerful technical demonstrations and inspiration. This gave Gordon the unique opportunity to connect in-the-moment with an amazing array of guests about their passions, predictions and the power of showing up. Co-hosted by R+Co President Dan Langer, we catch up with Garren, Co-Founder/Collective Member; Jenny Cho, Collective Member and celebrity sty...
Jul 10, 2022•58 min
John Mosley is one of the industry's most well-known barbers/educators and @PaulMitchellPro Artistic Director. Recently named NAHA's Educator of the Year by PBA (@ProBeautyAssoc), John shares his take on this big recognition; where we are as professionals coming into our new semblance of work and life normalcy; plus his unique and well-informed point on the state of the larger industry, including diversity, inclusivity and representation. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Part Two of our deep conversation with @bumblepro alumna Amy Farid, the renowned editorial and session stylist who traces many of her influences back to her time at NYC’s House of Bumble salon. In this episode we dig into her journey of working with and learning from the likes of Michael Gordon and Laurent Philippon; the learnings that have propelled her forward; some truly great perspectives on our changing larger world; and a proactive view on the pandemic. Be sure to listen to Part 1 of our c...
Jul 03, 2022•51 min
Liliana Maggio (@liltresser) is a twice-Emmy-nominated hairdresser for film and television who shares her unique journey into the salon industry, including some surprising turns along the way. Recent film credits include the reboots of "Sex and the City" and Steven Spielberg’s much-lauded take on the iconic "West Side Story." Liliana also shares a reality check on life as an on-set hairdresser as well as her best advice for those wanting to follow in her footsteps. boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter"...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
