At the Salon Republic Holiday Festival 2019, SR's Digital Marketing Coordinator and THG editor Donovan set up a hair horror story "confessional" and invited attendees to come in and give us their worst experiences as a stylist. We also included some of our listeners' horror stories who called in using our voice message feature! To us leave a message, hit the link in our THG Podcast Instagram bio. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/salonrepublic www.insta...
Dec 23, 2019•54 min•Ep. 118
As a salon owner, will you be legal? As an indie hairdresser, will you become an employee? California's new employment law takes effect Jan. 1st, 2020 with many other states watching to see how it all shakes out. @loveerictaylor spoke once more with employment attorney Jason Ross, who specializes in this new law as it relates to hairdressers. There have been updates and exemptions for our industry since the law was passed, so we asked Jason to fill us in on what's going on. - For an in-dept...
Dec 16, 2019•45 min•Ep. 117
Ashlee Levitch is the Owner/CEO of Bangstyle, a website and agency dedicated to hair inspiration and branding. They discuss her thoughts on the beauty industry and what hairdressers should be working on to improve their personal brand. Show Notes: • Her history as an young actor and how she transitioned to the beauty industry • The history of Bangstyle; how it began and how she become the owner • Her blog post: Keeping social content and conversations positive and helping other stylists • Dealin...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 116
A precision haircutter turned founder & CEO of The Ben Mollin Project, Ben is an independent thinker. He has used his experience in TV and hair education to create a mentoring program dedicated to giving stylists the tools they need to live the life they want. Show Notes: • His early days as a stylist; getting into a higher end salon and gaining a mentor; buying an existing salon when young and hating it • Bravo Shear Genius & life after the show • Education and Being On-stage; being ent...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 115
We took some choice clips from episodes 31 through 40 and put them together for a look back. This episode is packed full of valuable info & insights regarding your salon business, social media, & the beauty industry. Ep. 32 - Advice for new stylists w/ @wesdoeshair Ep. 33 - Being flexible to change and the power of personality w/ @robertcromeans Ep. 34 - Street Interviews w/ the everyday client regarding retail and recommendations Ep. 35 - @hairgod_zito - his career switch to vivid color...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 114
Styling Specialist & Cosmoprof Artistic Team member Cate "Ruby" Torrealba specializes in red carpet glam-style. As a freelancer, Cate goes into the details of what it takes to succeed in a very challenging field of hairdressing. Show Notes: • How she found her way to hair and her nickname • How to deal with inconsistency of freelance work & working with a spouse • Cate’s production work & search for representation • How she deals with rejection • Her story of her doggo Moose • How to...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 113
TONS of great advice and inspo in this Episode! Andrew & Ryan sat down in front of stylists at LookBook 2019. They discussed some great topics & questions: • How Ryan & Andrew gained an upper hand in Men’s hair & Why you should learn to do women’s hair • If you are already really good at what you do, to succeed further you have to learn something else • Making the client the hero, not yourself • How to successfully guide a client towards a new style or what they truly want • Bein...
Nov 11, 2019•49 min•Ep. 112
Buddy Porter found success quickly in Los Angeles; he attests it to assisting, working hard, and saying yes to every opportunity. He goes over what aspects would be in his hypothetical book, 'How To Survive & Thrive as a LA stylist in 5 Years" and more: • How he got into hair; hated classroom work but fought through it - really got into hair once he hit the floor and changed people’s looks. Took to cutting but not color; moved to LA to gain experience and get away from color. • Being rep’ed ...
Nov 04, 2019•59 min•Ep. 111
With 39 years experience covering the beauty industry, Beauty & Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern @maggie_mulhern has a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience regarding hair. This has led to her judging countless hair competitions, so we had her dive into the key aspects you need to know when entering. She gives tips for the photos/competitions, how the judging process works, how to find a hair model and/or photographer, and how to assemble a team. She also gives her thoughts on how s...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 110
Charlie Gray is the International Creative Director of Menspire, a men's hair salon and educational academy based in London. He explains the mission of the company and how his desire to become an educator has shaped his path, as well as: The story of Menspire and approaching it as a movement Advice for younger stylists: hard work and patience brings the opportunities What will make their Menspire brand endure over 50 years? Social Media downsides: cyber-bullying and the fake perceptions of haird...
Oct 21, 2019•52 min•Ep. 109
We took some choice clips from episodes 21 through 30 and put them together for a look back. This episode is packed full of valuable info & insights regarding your salon business, social media, & the beauty industry. Ep. 22 - Achieving a high level of service in your client's experience with @sugarskulls Ep. 23 - Tips and advice on educating on the large stage and gaining celebrity clients w/ @tedgibson and @jasonbacke Ep. 26 - Journey from bartender to salon owner and challenges of runn...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 108
Sofie Pok began her career cutting women's hair, but soon realized she wanted to focus on men's cuts. Carving out a successful piece of the barbering pie, however, was a major challenge. In a male-dominated industry, Sofie had to prove herself time and again. She admits to us that she still does to this day, even after all of her success. She also discusses her challenges with public speaking and what she wishes for the barbering industry and community. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/th...
Oct 07, 2019•48 min•Ep. 107
Why do young stylists want to be influencers rather than educators? International Educator Ricardo Santiago discusses the role that Hair Influencers are playing in the industry and some of the issues associated with it. He also tells us the biggest mistakes hairdressers are making, gives us career advice for the next generation of stylists, and the challenges of balancing your work and personal life. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www....
Sep 30, 2019•49 min•Ep. 106
International Educator and salon owner Kelly O' Leary embraces her quirky and off-the-cuff personality. She discusses with Eric the importance of authenticity, as well as the physical and emotional challenges of hairdressing and running a salon. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Sep 23, 2019•58 min•Ep. 105
Rickey Zito speaks to Eric about his horrific motorcycle accident that left him in a coma for 7 days, in addition to fracturing vertebrae and collapsing his vocal chords. He explains how he has come back from this with a new outlook on his life and career going forward. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Sep 16, 2019•33 min•Ep. 104
Irish stylist and International Educator Ryan Cullen tells us what's new and different in hairdressing over in Europe. He also discusses the challenges of raising his prices and what he needs to do about it. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Sep 09, 2019•47 min•Ep. 103
At LookBook 2019, we had Diego Elizarraras, Sofie Pok, and Byrd Mena sit down and field questions from barbers and stylists looking to gain insight into building brands, experience, and clientele. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 102
Kimberly Ibbotson has accomplished many things as a young hairstylist. Her personal mantra, 'Consistency, Confidence, & Connections' has jump-started her career early. Find out what each one means to her in this episode. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Aug 26, 2019•46 min•Ep. 101
Hairstylist and photography expert @andrewdoeshair always brings a TON of insight and knowledge to his interviews, and this one no exception. He discusses why photography and marketing yourself is more critical to growing your business than doing a better haircut. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr
Eric moderated a panel discussion in San Francisco in front of stylists & salon owners to cover the different tech & social media apps and websites in use today in the salon industry. Special thanks to Jessica and @hairlooksapp who hosted the event. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Hairdresser, Salon Owner, Influencer, Educator, Joico Brand Ambassador... Larisa Love has been successful in each aspect of our industry. Hear how she got to where she is today, as well as her advice on careers and finding an assistant. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Aug 05, 2019•56 min
Education Director for Sam Villa & Life Coach Andrew Carruthers speaks about the current state and importance of hands-on education. He explains using mindfulness to stay focused and how to avoid 'imposter syndrome'. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Modern Salon Editor-In-Chief Alison Alhamed gives us a look inside the workings of Modern Salon, including content selection and the shift from print to digital. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Hattori Hanzo Educator and salon owner Justin Thomas shares why he strives to inspire other hairdressers to be fearless behind the chair, as well as discussion on viewing yourself as a business and salon ownership. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Jul 15, 2019•53 min
Hairstylist Success Coach and founder of @hairloveretreat Elizabeth Faye speaks about finding hairdressing as a safe haven, and creating an annual festival to educate, inspire, and pass along that feeling to others. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Jul 08, 2019•54 min
Adam Ciaccia is an Australian YouTube stylist and owner of Axis Hairdressing Salon. He sat down with Eric Taylor to discuss creating Youtube hair videos and using that popularity to build an international clientele. Follow Adam on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/adamciaccia Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Contest Guru Erica Keelen gets into the specifics of planning your entry into hair competitions: choosing a category, finding the right model, hiring a photographer... and more! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jun 24, 2019•41 min
Bridal hair artist and educator Laura Chihaia @lalasupdos shares her incredible story of growing up in communist Romania and reaching for a better life in the United States. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr
@loveerictaylor 's first trip to Premiere Orlando included him on the Gold Carpet interviewing some of the industry's top artists & influencers, as well as the up and coming artists nominated and presenting at this years #LTCAwards. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jun 10, 2019•58 min
Guest Host Alison Alhamed from @modernsalon turns the table on our Hair Game host @loveerictaylor to find out the story of how he built Salon Republic. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 21 min
