These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Creative color expert and K18 collective member @samihairmagic found her niche in the hair industry early. When a client requested rainbow hair, she realized she enjoyed creative color and leaned into it. We discuss the balance between fun and work in the hairdressing industry, why she 'breaks the rules' when it comes to color, and the importance of em...
Apr 14, 2025•10 min
Natural hair expert & educator @thesavvytouch shares her experience of moving to a new area multiple times and the process of rebuilding her clientele and adjusting her pricings. We also discuss the significance of establishing credibility with current & prospective clients, client expectations vs. reality, and understanding curly hair products. This Week's Topics: • Cultural Perceptions of Curly Hair •Transitioning to Focus on Curls • Rebranding and Moving to a New Area • Building a Cli...
Apr 07, 2025•52 min•Ep. 392
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Natural hair expert & educator @thesavvytouch shares her experience of moving to a new area multiple times and the process of rebuilding her clientele and adjusting her pricings. We also discuss the significance of establishing credibility with current & prospective clients, client expectations vs. reality, and understanding curly hair products...
Apr 07, 2025•12 min
Curly hair expert, educator, and salon owner @evanjosephcurls realized the power of curly hair early and it's ability to affect people's lives. We discuss the often misunderstood role of frizz, the psychological aspects of embracing one's natural curls, and the unique challenges faced by curl stylists. This Week's Topics: • Evan Joseph's Journey into Hairdressing • The Evolution of Curl Expertise • Psychological Aspects of Embracing Curls • The Impact of Social Media on Curl Acceptance • The Evo...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 391
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Curly hair expert, educator, and salon owner @evanjosephcurls realized the power of curly hair early and it's ability to affect people's lives. We discuss the often misunderstood role of frizz, the psychological aspects of embracing one's natural curls, and the unique challenges faced by curl stylists. This Week's Topics: • Evan Joseph's Journey into H...
Mar 31, 2025•12 min
We have a candid conversation with @anthonythebarber916 covering anxiety, self-worth struggles, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. He discusses the imposter syndrome he faced, the chaos of running multiple businesses, and the realities of launching a product line. This Week's Topics: • Navigating Personal and Professional Identity • The Role of Humor in the Barbering Industry • Mental Health and Therapy Insights • Childhood Influences and Emotional Development • Finding Solace in Music and ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 390
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We have a candid conversation with @anthonythebarber916 covering anxiety, self-worth struggles, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. He discusses the imposter syndrome he faced, the chaos of running multiple businesses, and the realities of launching a product line. This Week's Topics: • Navigating Personal and Professional Identity • The Role of Hu...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min
Color Specialist and salon owner @hairbyduhsavannah has spent the last 18 years in the hair industry leveling up her skills, knowledge.... and her prices. Savannah shares her strategies for pricing as well as increases, and how a good consultation can go a long way towards avoiding issues and establish client trust. This Week's Topics: • Building a Clientele and Professional Growth • Navigating Salon Dynamics • Transitioning to New Opportunities • Implementing Pricing Strategies • Evolving Trend...
Mar 17, 2025•50 min•Ep. 389
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Color Specialist and salon owner @hairbyduhsavannah has spent the last 18 years in the hair industry leveling up her skills, knowledge.... and her prices. Savannah shares her strategies for pricing as well as increases, and how a good consultation can go a long way towards avoiding issues and establish client trust. This Week's Topics: • Building a Cli...
Mar 17, 2025•13 min
Bridal Styling Educator and Life Coach @lalasupdos shares her journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a successful hairdresser and life coach in the United States. She shares her recent health challenges, including a diagnosis of arthritis and Raynaud's, which led her to reevaluate her career in the hair industry. She discusses her transition to online education and the launch of her life coaching practice, emphasizing the importance of mindset to acheive your dreams. This Week'...
Mar 10, 2025•55 min•Ep. 388
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Bridal Styling Educator and Life Coach @lalasupdos shares her journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a successful hairdresser and life coach in the United States. She shares her recent health challenges, including a diagnosis of arthritis and Raynaud's, which led her to reevaluate her career in the hair industry. She discusses her tra...
Mar 10, 2025•14 min
After her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn't make a living doing creative color for very long. Over a decade later, Hannah is a 2024 BTC One Shot winner and part of the Danger Jones Creative Crew. We discuss her techniques & strategies for color application, as well her process for consultations with clients wanting to go vivid or transition to another vivid color. We also discuss the evolution of hair show...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 387
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. After her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn't make a living doing creative color for very long. Over a decade later, Hannah is a 2024 BTC One Shot winner and part of the Danger Jones Creative Crew. We discuss her techniques & strategies for color application, as we...
Mar 03, 2025•12 min
Hairstylist Instagram expert @jamiedanahairstylist recently shared what she would do differently if she started over. We discuss the 3 easy things you can do to improve the client experience in finding you and your business. This Week's Topics: • The Evolution of Jamie Dana's Career • Follower Experience and Profile Optimization • Building Trust Through Authenticity • Crafting an Engaging Bio • The Importance of Personal Connection • Diverse Content Strategies • Planning for Consistency • The Em...
Feb 24, 2025•58 min•Ep. 386
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist Instagram expert @jamiedanahairstylist recently shared what she would do differently if she started over. We discuss the 3 easy things you can do to improve the client experience in finding you and your business. This Week's Topics: • The Evolution of Jamie Dana's Career • Follower Experience and Profile Optimization • Building Trust Throug...
Feb 24, 2025•15 min
Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services. Dominique shares her journey from working in commission-based salons to running her own studio suite, highlighting the challenges and rewards of financial independence. She also discusses her personal experience with hair loss due to PCOS and the emotional impact it has, sharing how she educates others in the industry on how to provide these services effe...
Feb 17, 2025•52 min•Ep. 385
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services. Dominique shares her journey from working in commission-based salons to running her own studio suite, highlighting the challenges and rewards of financial independence. She also discusses her personal experience...
Feb 17, 2025•15 min
@alfredo_lewis is back with us to share how he navigated the corporate world with Matrix and L'Oreal during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of hair education and the challenges of navigating the online negativity and bullying that comes with social media stardom. This Week's Topics: • Journey with Matrix and L'Oreal • Navigating Corporate Challenges • The Impact of COVID on Education • The Evolution of Independent Education • Future of Education in the Beauty Industry • Going...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 384
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @alfredo_lewis is back with us to share how he navigated the corporate world with Matrix and L'Oreal during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of hair education and the challenges of navigating the online negativity and bullying that comes with social media stardom. This Week's Topics: • Journey with Matrix and L'Oreal • Navigating Cor...
Feb 10, 2025•15 min
Global Ambassador and Hair Influencer @Alfredo_Lewis joins The Hair Game and delves into his rise in the industry. He shares his personal story of overcoming tragedy & addiction, the realities of social media fame, and the importance of community in rebuilding his career. This Week's Topics: • Navigating Public Scrutiny and Personal Growth • Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Story • Building a Career in the Hair Industry • Finding Community and Support • Rebuilding Reputation and Career • The...
Feb 03, 2025•47 min•Ep. 383
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Global Ambassador and Hair Influencer @Alfredo_Lewis joins The Hair Game and delves into his rise in the industry. He shares his personal story of overcoming tragedy & addiction, the realities of social media fame, and the importance of community in rebuilding his career. This Week's Topics: • Navigating Public Scrutiny and Personal Growth • Overco...
Feb 03, 2025•13 min
Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite. Kourtnee also shares her strategy on TikTok and how she generates secondary income on that platform with minimal effort. This Week's Topics: • Overcoming Challenges in Cosmeto...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 382
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite. Kourtnee also shares her stra...
Jan 27, 2025•10 min
We put together some of our best clips from 2024! Listen in to find some great advice from an episode you missed, or hear it again as a helpful reminder to jump start your biz in 2025. Episode Guide: Ep. 329 • What Clients Want: A Survey of 500 Women w/ Hunter Donia Ep. 356 • How I Went From Addict to Achiever w/ Erica Six Ep. 372 • The Keys to Understanding Textured Hair w/ Dominique LyVar Ep. 341 • Becoming The Seven Figure Boss w/ Adrienne Velazquez Ep 377 • 3 Things You Can Do (Right Now!) t...
Jan 20, 2025•54 min•Ep. 381
Donovan tracked down partygoers willing to share their craziest client stories! Have any of these ever happened to you? Thanks to the following peeps for sharing their story: Amber Holbrook @ambiestyles Jennifer Judy @haircolorboss Roxanne Crisp @theroxannecrisp Joy Williams @joywilliamsbeauty Lilian Interiano @lilyglossofficial Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playl...
Jan 13, 2025•38 min•Ep. 380
Art & Cultural Historian @elizabethlblock joins us to discuss the rise of the hair industry in America. Her book, 'Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing shares the diverse history of women's hair in the 19th & 20th century. We delve into the examples of hair care and beauty practices back then, as well as explore the evolution of hair products, the rise of beauty salons, and the myths surrounding hair care routines. To purchase Elizabeth's book, click here: www.elizabethlb...
Jan 06, 2025•42 min•Ep. 379
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Art & Cultural Historian @elizabethlblock joins us to discuss the rise of the hair industry in America. Her book, 'Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing shares the diverse history of women's hair in the 19th & 20th century. We delve into the examples of hair care and beauty practices back then, as well as explore the evolution of...
Jan 06, 2025•11 min
Eric shares his thoughts on what's happened over the past year in our industry. We hope your year has been successful - and here's to even more success in the new year! Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &...
Dec 30, 2024•7 min
Eric shares a heartwarming message to all of our loyal listeners for the holiday season. A huge thanks to all of our Hair Gamers that continue to listen each week! Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & rev...
Dec 23, 2024•3 min
"You can't work on your business if you yourself aren't whole." Founder and Educator of the Drop Dead brand @dropdeadkristi emphasizes the importance of gratitude in her life and how it has helped her overcome personal struggles. She also delves into her focus on creative color and extensions, from building a client base through social media to launching her own brand @dropdeadextensions. We discuss the process of branding and what it takes to make your brand effective. This Week's Topics: • Sel...
Dec 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 378
