We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Legendary platform artist & educator @samvillahair joined us at ISSE 2022 and shared his journey towards hair. We also discuss how he has kept evolving in the digital age and how teaching continues to drive his passion for the industry. This Week's Topics: • Creating his education & tools company • Growing up in the...
Aug 01, 2022•9 min
Salon owner and educator @presleypoe faced negative attitudes and was suppressed career-wise at her first salons due to looking different. She shares her journey finding her place, as well as learning what it takes to be a good leader. This Week's Topics: • Balancing work / life • Not fitting first salon’s ‘aesthetic’ • Moving to Portland and finding her place • The values of being a good leader Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner will win a Sam Villa I...
Jul 25, 2022•54 min•Ep. 255
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Salon owner and educator @presleypoe faced negative attitudes and was suppressed career-wise at her first salons due to looking different. She shares her journey finding her place, as well as learning what it takes to be a good leader. This Week's Topics: • Balancing work / life • Not fitting first salon’s ‘aesthetic’ • Mov...
Jul 25, 2022•10 min
We held a panel class at ISSE 2022 with experts @paintedhair @edithnavarroartist and @deanothebarber_ in a live podcast recording. We cover topics that will help set you up for long term success as an independent beauty pro and go in depth with the customer experience within a salon studio environment. This Week's Topics: • Getting started: business classification & insurance • Waivers/litigation • Building a clientele • Finding higher paying clients/raising prices • Hiring assistants Have y...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 254
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We held a panel class at ISSE 2022 with experts @paintedhair @edithnavarroartist and @deanothebarber_ in a live podcast recording. We cover topics that will help set you up for long term success as an independent beauty pro and go in depth with the customer experience within a salon studio environment. This Week's Topics: •...
Jul 18, 2022•10 min
We held a panel class at ISSE 2022 with experts @itsmrjladner @jamiedanahairstylist @thepaulaperalta and @sharon.simplyinsane to learn how to navigate & utilize tech to grow your salon business as an independent beauty professional. This Week's Topics: • Booking Apps • Social Media • Retail Online • Website Design & Branding Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? July's Pod Loot winner just won a copy of Ash's book 'Hair To Dye For' AND a 2 month subscription to Sarai Spee...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 253
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We held a panel class at ISSE 2022 with experts @itsmrjladner @jamiedanahairstylist @thepaulaperalta and @sharon.simplyinsane to learn how to navigate & utilize tech to grow your salon business as an independent beauty professional. This Week's Topics: • Booking Apps • Social Media • Retail Online • Website Design &...
Jul 11, 2022•10 min
Ash Fortis @xostylistxo continues her story this week about her battle with her publisher in getting her book made, as well as the great (and NOT so great) things about building your own salon. This Week's Topics: • Issues with the publisher creating the book • The complete process of designing & building a salon • Her most difficult conversation with a client You can find Ash's book on Amazon by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/AshFortis Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast ye...
Jul 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 252
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Ash Fortis @xostylistxo continues her story this week about her battle with her publisher in getting her book made, as well as the great (and NOT so great) things about building your own salon. This Week's Topics: • Issues with the publisher creating the book • The complete process of designing & building a salon • Her ...
Jul 04, 2022•18 min
Hair color specialist & salon owner Ash Fortis @xostylistxo wanted to build a better life for herself & family than the one she grew up in. In the first of a two-part discussion, she shares how she has managed her career in hair while dealing with two debilitating chronic illnesses. We also discuss the process of creating her book about hair, 'Hair to Dye For'. This week's topics: • Pricing strategy for destination bridal hair, events, etc • Her experience and knowledge gained by being a...
Jun 27, 2022•57 min•Ep. 251
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hair color specialist & salon owner Ash Fortis @xostylistxo wanted to build a better life for herself & family than the one she grew up in. In the first of a two-part discussion, she shares how she has managed her career in hair while dealing with two debilitating chronic illnesses. We also discuss the process of cr...
Jun 27, 2022•10 min
We continue our conversation from Ep. 238 with indie stylist and educator @cryistalchaos. We cover topics such as branding, pricing & inflation, pre-booking strategies, and firing clients. This Week's Topics: • Recent changes to Instagram related to original content • The importance of branding • Pricing and the current issue of inflation • Pre-booking strategies • Having to fire clients • Difficult conversation with a client • Hair Horror Story Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podca...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 250
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue our conversation from Ep. 238 with indie stylist and educator @cryistalchaos. We cover topics such as branding, pricing & inflation, pre-booking strategies, and firing clients. This Week's Topics: • Recent changes to Instagram related to original content • The importance of branding • Pricing and the current...
Jun 20, 2022•13 min
Money Coach & Business Trainer @mikiwright failed at her 1st attempt at being a hairdresser... not from lack of skill, but lack of business focus. She shares how she regrouped with a plan and became incredibly successful. We then dive DEEP into pricing and cover all aspects of it! This Week's Topics: • Becoming a stylist; failing at 1st attempt after beauty school • The focus of her business education: pricing • New beauty pro: what do I charge? • Consultations: should I charge for it? • Whe...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 249
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Money Coach & Business Trainer @mikiwright failed at her 1st attempt at being a hairdresser... not from lack of skill, but lack of business focus. She shares how she regrouped with a plan and became incredibly successful. We then dive DEEP into pricing and cover all aspects of it! This Week's Topics: • Becoming a stylis...
Jun 13, 2022•12 min
Wella Brand Ambassador @brianacisneros went from educating co-workers on her Instagram to creating an entire online education academy, but the path in between was definitely not a straight line. She shares how a necessary shift in career due to health and family led to a new business opportunity. This Week's Topics: • Getting into hair by cutting her own and friend’s hair • Dropping out of beauty school and doing apprenticeship instead • Turning towards doing education on her IG to help co-worke...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 248
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Wella Brand Ambassador @brianacisneros went from educating co-workers on her Instagram to creating an entire online education academy, but the path in between was definitely not a straight line. She shares how a necessary shift in career due to health and family led to a new business opportunity. This Week's Topics: • Getti...
Jun 06, 2022•11 min
Master Color Influencer of the Year 2022 @taylorrae_hair shares her path to creative color. We also get into the specifics of her work with extensions and the reasons for her increased extensions clientele. This Week's Topics: • Getting her first position as an assistant; lack of growth and training • Building her clientele by taking every client • Creating a specific hair page early in Instagram days; vivids taking off • Her travel and involvement with Pravana • Her work with extensions • Her s...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 247
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Master Color Influencer of the Year 2022 @taylorrae_hair shares her path to creative color. We also get into the specifics of her work with extensions and the reasons for her increased extensions clientele. This Week's Topics: • Getting her first position as an assistant; lack of growth and training • Building her clientele...
May 30, 2022•11 min
Hairstylist business educator and salon owner Missy Megginson @soyoureahairstylist burnt out and took a year off from hair.... only to come back and do it again and nearly quit altogether. She explains what being underpriced does to your mental health and state of mind, as well at the top mistakes hairdressers are making with their business. This Week's Topics: • The decision to go indie right after apprenticeship • Getting burnt out and taking a year off after moving to Florida • Getting back i...
May 23, 2022•51 min•Ep. 246
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist business educator and salon owner Missy Megginson @soyoureahairstylist burnt out and took a year off from hair.... only to come back and do it again and nearly quit altogether. She explains what being underpriced does to your mental health and state of mind, as well at the top mistakes hairdressers are making wi...
May 23, 2022•11 min
We continue this week with Amber Marie @duchessofthedolls and get into specifics of her Hair Money Mindset business platform. We discuss specifics on booking apps, Instagram Reels, and being effective on IG with minimal effort. This week's topics: • what you can do on IG with minimal effort • Booking Apps – what works for her • Linked-In: Why should a stylist be on there? • 6 Ways to get more business from IG Reels • What she would change about the industry • Hair horror story Have you left a re...
May 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 245
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue this week with Amber Marie @duchessofthedolls and get into specifics of her Hair Money Mindset business platform. We discuss specifics on booking apps, Instagram Reels, and being effective on IG with minimal effort. This week's topics: • what you can do on IG with minimal effort • Booking Apps – what works for h...
May 16, 2022•10 min
Stylist and salon owner Amber Marie @duchessofthedolls struggled with addiction and found herself in trouble.... she shares her story finding rehab and the challenge of getting into school due to her past. We also discuss specific topics from her hairstylist brand & business platform Hair Money Mindset @digitalhighsociety, such as pricing formulas and tips to build your book. This week's topics: • How she came up with her IG name • Her struggle with alcohol addiction • Hair Money Mindset - H...
May 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 244
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Stylist and salon owner Amber Marie @duchessofthedolls struggled with addiction and found herself in trouble.... she shares her story finding rehab and the challenge of getting into school due to her past. We also discuss specific topics from her hairstylist brand & business platform Hair Money Mindset @digitalhighsocie...
May 09, 2022•10 min
CEO of @hairbrained_official Gordon Miller always brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the podcast. He joins us again to discuss the state of... you! Hairdressers across the country have changed many things regarding their business in the past year, as we discuss a bunch of them. This Week's Topics: • The surprising status of our industry right now • The shifting focus of hairdressers post-pandemic • The supply and demand of hairdressers • Brand behavior post-pandemic • The state of socia...
May 02, 2022•59 min•Ep. 243
@kimberlytayhair joins us again to share her journey the past few years. We discuss how adaptation was crucial in starting her new salon and wig company, as well as the specifics of creative color clients and her approach to them. This Week's Topics: • Moving away from LA during Covid and starting a salon • Creative color clients: who are they? • Her pricing strategy • Sponsorships • Where she hopes to be in a couple years • Artistry in hair: her approach to a head of hair • Making & Selling...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 242
What is more important to a hairdresser... the hands or the mind? We continue this week with @kirill_hairfucker and dive deep into his creative process, getting a look at his approach to a head of hair as well as his art. This Week's Topics: • Opening his hair salon/design lab in West Hollywood & inspiration behind it • Integrating hair into different art mediums • Explanations of the meanings behind his IG posts • Why he started cutting with his opposite hand • His creative approach to a he...
Apr 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 241
As a hair artist blurring the lines between hair and art, @kirill_hairfucker had a difficult journey finding a place he could be himself. He speaks about growing up in the Soviet Union and the struggles he had expressing himself and his art. He also shares how he found himself opening a salon here in Los Angeles and why he named himself 'Hairfucker'! This Week's Topics: • Growing up in Soviet Union and wanting a haircut he couldn’t get • Continuing to be stifled creatively in other people’s salo...
Apr 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 240
It's always a hilariously fun time with @theplatinumgiraffe! We catch up with Sarai and discuss the change in direction she took with her social media content this past year, along with the launch of her online education. She also shares some incredible advice on the importance of branding and pricing yourself correctly. This week's topics: • Forming her private education group ‘Blonding Crew’ • Importance of branding & how to brand yourself effectively • Pricing yourself correctly • Post-pa...
Apr 04, 2022•59 min•Ep. 239
