Are you ready to take the stress out of tax season and start planning for a financially secure future? In this episode, I’m joined by Janine Jennings—a hairstylist turned tax specialist who has mastered the art of helping service providers save big on taxes while preparing for both immediate and long-term success. Janine, who still works behind the chair (because she loves it!), shares actionable strategies to help you: Maximize tax deductions for your beauty business. Plan ahead for a smooth 20...
Jan 14, 2025•52 min•Ep. 89
How to Elevate Your Skills and Keep it Real with Ashlee Norman What does it take to master advanced techniques and grow a thriving career as an educator in the beauty industry? In this episode of Your Hair Mentor , Crystal sits down with Ashlee Norman, a master hairstylist and educator renowned for her expertise in balayage, foilayage, and precision cutting. But this isn’t just about Ashlee’s journey—it’s about how her experience and knowledge can help YOU take your career to the next level. Why...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 88
Are you an introverted hairstylist who finds client interactions exhausting or overwhelming? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, managing conversations, or avoiding burnout? In this episode of Your Hair Mentor , Crystal dives into the unique challenges faced by introverted stylists and offers actionable tips to help you thrive in this people-focused industry. Discover how to: Set clear conversational boundaries from the start. Redirect uncomfortable conversations without offending your clie...
Dec 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Casovan, founder of Dítē —a revolutionary platform connecting beauty professionals worldwide. Jason shares his transition from beauty distribution sales to creating Dítē, aiming to bridge gaps in the industry. We explore how Dítē facilitates job opportunities, networking, and access to resources for hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, and more. Tune in to discover how Dítē is transforming the beauty landscape and what the future holds for this innovative ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 86
Today, I’m super excited to share a conversation that really lifted my spirits and got me thinking about how we, as hairstylists, navigate this bustling holiday season. It's a time of hustle and heart, but also a time when we need to remind ourselves of our value and prioritize our well-being. So, whether you’re listening while you have a break at work, or when you’re sitting in your car disassociating at the end of your busy day…pop me in your ears, because this episode is all about paying it f...
Dec 06, 2024•8 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Sharon Blain , a global icon in the hair industry who has dedicated decades to mastering and teaching the art of ‘dressing hair.’ All the way from Australia, Sharon’s passion has taken her around the world, where she’s inspired thousands with her intricate techniques and timeless approach to hair artistry. She’s also built an incredible online education platform, giving stylists everywhere access to her unparalleled knowledge and expertise. What to ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 84
Welcome to the new series called "Mindset Monday" where I bring together the greatest minds in the industry to inspire and motivate you in 20 minutes or less. Tune in live on Mondays at 11am PST by clicking HERE And if you're ready to learn the exact steps you need to build your business, come join the conversation in Creator's Workshop. Register to save your seat because space is limited! >>click here to register now<< Thanks for listening!...
Nov 19, 2024•17 min•Ep. 83
Morgan Thomas (AKA @jadebeautyco) is wickedly-funny with her content that speaks to our hairstylist hearts...but she's also incredibly clever with her craft as well. She's been busy getting noted in publications and winning awards like BehindTheChair.com TheTease and ModernSalon.com and has some great stories to share about the beauty industry. Come take a listen and get to know the talented and hilarious human behind the funny content of @jadebeautyco Thanks for joining us!...
Nov 13, 2024•54 min•Ep. 82
Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review! Mackenzie Hayward created the Attaché tray to make her life easier whilst coloring at the basin... Then she shared her dream with the rest of the beauty industry to make OUR lives easier. Come take a listen to her journey as a stylist for the last 10 years, along with the story and creation of her beautiful stylist tool that is growing globally. And if you want to grab one for yourself... Mackenzie is offering our listeners a s...
Sep 22, 2024•53 min•Ep. 81
*Make sure to subscribe to this show, and share it with a friend! Nicki Bianco ( AKA @nickiwildflower ) is shaking things up in the beauty industry. Fairly typically these days we see posts on social media of beautiful hair that took the stylist 10-12 hours, performed on models with unusually amazing hair and it looks perfect. Almost too perfect. And unrealistic for the majority of us working behind the chair. Nicki does things differently. She has figured out how to 'slice' your time in half, w...
Sep 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 80
Gemstones and sustainable and color safe...Oh my! When a creative hairstylist and a passionate ingredient junkie come together, magic happens. Derek and Tristan have created a haircare line called 'My Hair Friend' that is doing something different and interesting in the beauty industry. Come take a listen to this duo as they give you a peek into their creative genius and I bet they'll inspire you to make some changes. Find more about them at: https://www.myhairfriend.com/ 😍Thanks so much for li...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
Jayne Matthews is showing us all a new way to think about hair. Whether that means cutting your client's hair in the salon, or cutting your own at home... she's empowering you to take charge. Jayne has made a name for herself as a free-thinker and innovator when it comes to cutting hair, and she specializes in the use of the razor. She teaches classes virtually and in person and empowers you to find and use your own intuition with cutting. She says, "being a hairdresser is a beautiful, creative ...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 78
Sarai Speer is unapologetically herself and wants you to feel the same! Through her experiences behind the chair and traveling the globe as an educator she's realized one thing... we are all so much more connected and alike than we think! Once known only for her global-blonding techniques, Sarai is now shaking up the beauty industry and providing some unfiltered advice and helping you move past what's really holding you back. Check out her education and community at: https://platinumgiraffe.com/...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 76
Shawna Murphy is the founder and CEO of Style Smart VA...which is a virtual assistant company created specifically for beauty entrepreneurs. Shawna is a stylist and entrepreneur herself and knows how hard it is to do everything yourself. So she created a company that would solve our problem of not enough time and too many tasks! Her team of virtual assistants is growing by the day, but some of us are still wondering if a virtual assistant is the right answer for our struggles. Come take a listen...
Jul 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 75
Julie is an expert stylist that shows us the nitty gritty of color theory and hair science so that we can achieve predictable results behind the chair. And she does so in a way that makes it truly easy to learn and fun. If you've ever struggled with your formulations or consistency...then I highly recommend you tune in to get to know Julie Kleine! You can contact her via DM @colorswithchemistry and explore her classes over at: www.colorswithchemistry.com *This episode brought to you by Style Sma...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
Ever wondered what it's like to be a serious business banker by day and jet-setting high-demand makeup artist by night? Well MUYvette does it and came on the show to tell us how. This woman is truly inspiring and uplifting for the rest of us in the beauty industry, and I know you're just gonna love her interview. So sit back and tune in to an incredible episode. Find MUYvette on Instagram and slide into those DMs with any questions. This episode brought to you by StyleSmartVA . The ONLY place I ...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 73
In today's episode, we are thrilled to sit down with Nina Tulio, a highly esteemed salon business mentor, speaker, and educator. With over 27 years of extensive experience in the beauty industry, Nina has established herself as a leading figure in nurturing the growth and development of salon owners and stylists across the globe. She dedicated 20 years to perfecting her skills as a hairstylist, gaining a deep understanding of both the technical and creative facets of the profession. Her experien...
Jun 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 72
There is a way to use online booking to actually make your life easier. In this week's podcast episode we bring in Missy Megginson, the director of Sales and Business Development for the popular online scheduling system Schedulicity. Missy is also a stylist behind the chair and knows EXACTLY how to use online booking to save you time, create better relationships with your clients and make your life easier. As promised, here's the link to the collab class I did with Schedulicity called The Emotio...
May 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 71
In this week's podcast episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Elizabeth Faye. She's globally recognized for her work in business and trauma-informed coaching. She's also a fellow speaker, podcast host, and author. But she's best known as the CEO and founder of the unique and transformative... Hair Love University. Elizabeth is responsible for facilitating 1000s of full-blown career transformations via her soul-spurred retreats and hair business mentorship programs, masterminds & priva...
Apr 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 70
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in where you worked? Krista Storm felt that way multiple times throughout her career and used that to fuel her growth. With her clever use of social media and her unique take on building her business, she's been able to follow the money to grow into a successful brand. Today, Krista is a coach that teaches stylists how to maximize their income and stand out in a saturated industry. She's also got some great tools and other merch that you should definitely c...
Apr 25, 2024•58 min•Ep. 69
As a 15-year hairstylist turned speaker, retreat host, podcaster and owner of content marketing agency Align Creative Co., Jodie Brown is a passionate branding and marketing educator for creatives, beauty entrepreneurs and educators. Through this passion, she has helped dozens of hairstylists, educators, and beauty professionals reach their goals, attract clients and build brands online. And she's freaking amazing to talk to as well! Come join us in this conversation where Jodie shares her story...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 68
Candid and unfiltered. That's how most people would describe Elyse Rox, and certainly why she was selected for the popular TV show called: "Hairstyle, The Talent Show". Her wild red hair and can-do attitude is fun and refreshing in this podcast episode as she gives us little insider details and shares her experience on the show. Will she have a show of her own next? Go watch the show on Discovery+ (and make sure to grab some popcorn because it will suck you in!) Elyse is active on social media a...
Mar 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 67
Laura Garcia is a well known bridal beauty coach, and so much more. You're not going to want to miss this inspiring episode, friend! In this interview with Laura, she shares some amazing insights into what it takes to push through your barriers and find real success. From the inception of her 'first love' (LaDiDa Beauty), to her female leadership and thought leadership role, she can speak from loads of experience. And to quote Laura, when she started out she was hoping she could 'do just one wed...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 66
Coach Chris has been in this industry long enough to recognize the pitfalls of hiring associates and assistants... and has come up with an answer. His Salon Associate Accelerator Program is something to consider if you're looking to grow your team, and do it fast! But he's also a wealth of knowledge and expertise about the industry as a whole. You won't regret taking the time to listen to this expert hairstylist and coach as he shares some incredible insights into where the industry is headed. I...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 65
"They're not styling tools, they're treatment devices" Caitlyn Lilly is a hairstylist, salon owner, educator and sharer of all things bioprogramming. BeautyTechDistribution is taking the world by storm, and Caitlyn is here to share about it! Caitlyn shares her story today (which may have included a hot dog costume), and why she's so excited to be spreading the word about these devices. Bioprogramming sounds fake and hoaky, but after you listen to Caitlyn you just might want to experience it your...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 64
Hi friend! In this episode we get to hear from a salon owner that is doing things a little differently, and doing them really well. Rachel Beechboard comes to us from Nashville, TN... and she owns and leads a 'team-based' salon. Her stylists are happy, make damn good money, and have the support system that is usually desperately lacking in our industry. And they get PAID TIME OFF!!! Rachel gets real and raw with us in sharing her journey and ends on a high note with some actionable tips for the ...
Feb 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 63
Please subscribe and leave us a review friend!! Misty Jayne is the host of The Cash Confident Stylist podcast, Speaker and Money coach for hairstylists. After realizing the power of transforming her money story by paying off $48,000 in debt in 2 years without increasing her income behind the chair, she has since dedicated her career to supporting stylists in building a better relationship with their finances with a fun, shame-free approach. Not only does Misty help stylists feel empowered throug...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 62
Lindsey Means calls herself an alignment alchemist and she helps you get out of your head and into your body to start living a satisfying, magical life. In this episode, we get a little 'woo' and open up the conversation to explore all the different ways you can move through your journey as an entrepreneur... or as Lindsey says, a 'soulpreneur'. Lindsey offers a 'reading' for us during the show to experience a little bit of what she does in her business, and I found it profound and exciting. Che...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 61
Hey friend! I was recently a guest on The Cash Confident Stylist podcast, and I've got the interview in my hot little hands to share with you. My friend Misty and I chatted about the importance of a good consultation, and how they can actually make you more money. And that was just the tip of the iceberg! Make sure you go listen to her show by clicking HERE And if you need help on your consultations, I have just the thing for you! My mini-course called 'Efficient Consultation Formula' is a hot l...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 60
In this week's podcast episode we chat with one of my personal favorites, Briana Cisneros @brianacisneros From the roots of her career as a salon co-owner in Valencia, CA to numerous television appearances and featured work in MTV, Glamour, Vogue, E News, People Magazine, OK! magazine, Life and Style, US Weekly, Modern Salon, Beauty Launch Pad and more, Briana’s mission has always been to equip and elevate the hairstyling industry. 💪 In addition to pursuing the cutting edge of hairstyling and f...
Dec 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 59
