The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 45:43
In this episode, Nathan Puksta , Founder & CEO of Filament Sciences , shares how he went from corporate beauty at L’Oréal to becoming a licensed beauty professional,…
Sep 26, 2026 · 34:36
Are trends helping or hurting curls? In this episode of the Hairdresser Strong Show, we spoke with Stacey Prescott , curl scientist, educator, master cosmetologist, salon owner,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 54:55
In this episode, Ricky Hodge , celebrity hairstylist, educator, content creator, and 19-year industry veteran , shares his perspective on what it really means to stand out as a…
Aug 31, 2026 · 53:19
In this episode, Elizabeth Faye , shares how she went from finding her way into the beauty industry as a teenager to building community, education, and wellness platforms for…
Aug 17, 2026 · 50:35
In this episode, Demetrios Bafitis, stylist, barber, and multi-location salon owner of Bella Bethesda and Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa , shares how he went from working seven days a…
Aug 3, 2026 · 47:21
In this episode, Mike Gilman, CEO & Founder of Grooming Lounge , shares the story behind building one of the early men’s grooming destinations and sustaining the brand for more…
Jul 27, 2026 · 44:27
In this episode, Filipe Santos ( @chop_safil ), CEO of Chop Enterprises , shares how he went from tattoo artist and union carpenter to building a multi-location salon company…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:03:21
You can be booked, busy, and making money, and still not understand what is actually happening inside your business. In this episode, Chrystal Graves , Founder & CEO of LiQUiD ,…
Jul 13, 2026 · 32:17
You can care deeply about your team and still be missing the structure that helps them stay. That is the part a lot of salon/shop owners feel, but do not always know how to fix.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 34:51
We spoke with Zach Zinober, Social Media Advisor at Crystal Hook Media , about what it really means to stop posting and hoping and start building a social media system that…
Jun 29, 2026 · 34:20
🌿As beauty pros, we spend our days listening, creating, problem-solving, holding space, managing energy, and helping other people feel better. But without tools to regulate our…
Jun 22, 2026 · 27:08
You can be busy all day and still feel like nothing is really growing. That is the part a lot of beauty pros feel, but do not always know how to name. In this episode, Mireya…
Jun 15, 2026 · 35:17
You do not need to be rich to start investing. But you do need a plan. In this episode, Nicole Carson, CFP® , MBA and founder of 2nd Story Wealth Planners, breaks down how beauty…
Jun 8, 2026 · 28:57
In this episode, Jozlyn Miller , Manager of Education and Industry Expert at Boulevard , breaks down why retention may be one of the most profitable growth strategies beauty…
Jun 1, 2026 · 26:36
In this episode, Shawna Murphy , Founder of Style Smart VA , breaks down one of the easiest ways beauty professionals lose money without realizing it: missed or unmanaged client…
May 25, 2026 · 37:33
In this episode, Jannay McIver , Owner of Asili Hair Care Center , breaks down what salon owners need to have in place before scaling to multiple locations. From documenting…
May 18, 2026 · 42:06
In this episode, Charles Riser Jr., Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Temple Academies in Annapolis and Frederick , breaks down the federal rule changes that could affect…
May 11, 2026 · 43:28
In this episode, Ash Fortis , owner of XO Hair Lab and Director of Education at Sharkfin Shears, breaks down what it actually takes to build and retain a strong salon team. From…
May 4, 2026 · 46:26
In this episode, Ash Fortis , owner of XO Hair Lab and Director of Education at Sharkfin Shears, shares how health challenges, financial pressure, sweat equity, and major…
Apr 28, 2026 · 9:39
In this HdS News update, we break down why clients are becoming more selective and how that’s showing up in your chair, your pricing conversations, and your bookings. From…
Apr 20, 2026 · 42:47
In this episode, Scott J shares how a series of unexpected opportunities, relentless learning, and a willingness to say yes led him from a high school dropout to building a…
Apr 13, 2026 · 48:32
In this episode, Jacquelyn Rodriguez shares how clean beauty went from a personal wake-up call to a more intentional way of running a salon. She walks through the challenges of…
Apr 6, 2026 · 30:21
Join us for Part 1 of our docuseries with Kimberly Christoph owner of Mane Street Georgetown , as she shares the real-time experience of opening a salon and navigating the…
Mar 30, 2026 · 11:02
This week's episode breaks down what’s happening in the economy, how consumer behavior is shifting, and why it matters to you, the hairstylist/barber, owner, and hairpreneur.…
Mar 23, 2026 · 35:24
In this episode, Anna Manukyan , Certified Financial Educator and founder of Beauty Finance Group and Beautiful Wealth , breaks down why many hairdressers struggle to build…
Mar 16, 2026 · 23:51
In this episode, Ashleigh Taylor of Taylor & York Salon reflects on her Signature Blowout Mastery class and the process behind teaching textured hair techniques while stepping…
Mar 9, 2026 · 56:48
After being laid off from a graphic design job in the commercial real estate industry , Lesley Bryant pivoted into barbering and eventually built Lady Clipper Barber Shop in…
Mar 2, 2026 · 50:49
In this episode, Gerard Scarpaci , Co-Founder of Hairbrained , breaks down the Hairdresser Confidence Index and what the latest data reveals about job satisfaction, confidence,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 53:06
💬 This isn’t just another podcast...we’re releasing our 01/06/26 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Will Stamm , Entrepreneur, Master Barber, Educator, & Author.…
Feb 16, 2026 · 44:38
In this episode, Sam Lackney , hairdresser and owner of The Rare Bird , shares her journey from high school cosmetology to salon ownership, shaped by curiosity, community, and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 36:10
In this episode, Yene Damtew shares her journey from early curiosity about hair to becoming the founder of Aesthetics Salon , and why education, fundamentals, and business…
Feb 2, 2026 · 15:41
In Part 2 of our real-time salon build docuseries, we return to Corte in Washington, D.C., now fully built and officially open. Gabby and Franky , two first-time salon owners in…
Jan 12, 2026 · 49:57
💬 This isn’t just another podcast...we’re releasing our 11/13/25 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Adria Marshall , Founder + CEO of Ecoslay . In this Community…
Jan 5, 2026 · 48:36
Dasha Minina, CEO and founder of Licensify , BeautyAList , and Maxus Nails , shares how her journey into beauty exposed critical gaps in technology, licensing, and consumer…
Dec 29, 2025 · 50:11
In this episode, salon owner and color specialist Kimberly Christoph shares her 22-year journey from behind the chair to opening her own salon ( Mane Street Georgetown ) in DC.…
Dec 22, 2025 · 39:16
In this episode, salon owner and serial entrepreneur Tanya Tymus-Bellamy shares lessons from a 39 year career spanning ten salons across multiple cities. From funding and…
Dec 15, 2025 · 30:33
In this episode, Avery Wilder shares what it's really like to move from cosmetology school into the salon world, from confusing interviews to finding the right culture and…
Dec 8, 2025 · 53:42
In this episode, Corey Gray and Alana Zylkowsky share what it’s really like volunteering with Hair Aid , a global charity teaching haircutting skills to break the cycle of…
Nov 24, 2025 · 44:51
In this episode, natural hair specialist and educator Kayli Nicole shares how she rebuilt her career from Texas to DC, created a waitlist before she ever arrived, and transformed…
Nov 17, 2025 · 46:04
Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest and irreversible decisions a salon or shop owner will ever make. In this conversation, Sheila Laderburg Tarasiuk of Pedal Retail…
Nov 10, 2025 · 35:45
From earning her cosmetology license at eighteen to opening three thriving salons, Jannay McIver shares how mastering business systems, finances, and leadership transformed her…
Nov 3, 2025 · 36:59
Most people wait until they feel ready — Jahnaya didn’t have that luxury. In this honest conversation, she shares what it’s like to build a career and a business at the same…
Oct 27, 2025 · 47:56
Today’s episode is a little different— because instead of just talking about business models, we’re walking through them in real time. While in Chicago, we spent time with Dana…
Oct 20, 2025 · 46:17
What does it look like to build a business with heart over 25 years — not just success on paper, but a legacy rooted in people, purpose, and service? In this powerful…
Oct 13, 2025 · 23:26
Special Edition: Live from the Beauty Business Brunch What does it really take to build a thriving local industry? In this fireside chat recorded live at the 2025 Beauty Business…
Oct 7, 2025 · 15:30
This week’s episode is a little different — and more personal. Recorded on our anniversary trip in Greece 🇬🇷, we took a moment to pause, reflect, and talk honestly about what…
Sep 22, 2025 · 37:22
From stylist to $13M CEO, Terra Harvell shares how she built her empire through hair extensions, smart systems, and leadership—and why new talent and startup hairpreneurs need to…
Sep 15, 2025 · 23:15
Join us for Part 1 of our docuseries with Gabby and Franky , two first-time salon owners in Washington, D.C., as they open Corte —sharing the real challenges, surprises, and…
Sep 8, 2025 · 37:58
In this episode, learn how purpose-driven leadership, mentorship, and community-building can transform businesses, lives, and the future of the beauty industry with Beauty Gives…
Aug 25, 2025 · 44:54
Financial advisor Kevin Caldwell shares the money moves every beauty business owner needs to know—from separating personal and business finances to building an emergency fund,…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:05:04
In this episode, Jake Sturm —salon owner, educator, and brand ambassador—opens up about the realities of salon ownership, the resilience it took to overcome personal and…
Aug 11, 2025 · 30:43
From the barber chair to the tech world, Dorian shares how he turned a gap in the booking app market into Cutnova —a platform blending appointments with community to help barbers…
Aug 4, 2025 · 43:29
Industry veteran Jeremy Stephens shares how he built a thriving salon and long-term brand partnerships with names like BaBylissPRO and Living Proof—offering a blueprint for…
Jul 21, 2025 · 54:33
Entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder Dharmendra Manwani shares the startup journey behind ArtistOnGo , offering a real-world look at how to turn an idea into a product—through…
Jul 14, 2025 · 40:09
In this episode, Salon owner and business coach Kat Scott shares how she went from burned out in traditional salons to thriving as the owner of a micro salon —and what stylists…
Jul 7, 2025 · 48:08
In this episode, Diane Cole Stevens —CEO of Cole Stevens Salon —shares how she built a high-performing team, established white-glove systems, and grew a brand rooted in…
Jun 30, 2025 · 24:48
Cameron Moore reveals how she turned a passion into a growing hair business—balancing school, marketing work, and a passion for empowering others through braiding and beauty.…
Jun 23, 2025 · 34:53
Hospitality expert Daniel Samir shares what today’s customers really want, how COVID reshaped service expectations, and the lessons salon professionals can take from the…
Jun 16, 2025 · 35:25
In this episode, Jared Scott —barber, business owner, and board member—breaks down the real-life lessons from two decades in the industry, from building clientele and opening a…
Jun 9, 2025 · 50:08
From cutting hair in his basement to building barbershops, colleges, and launching a credit union, Larry E. Roberts Jr. shares how grit, vision, and community-first leadership…
Jun 2, 2025 · 35:37
From barber school to celebrity clients to shop owner and educator, Phillip Dawson shares how he built his career from the ground up—and gives real talk on what students need to…
May 19, 2025 · 48:45
From salon assistant to She-E-O of 7 salon concepts, a bridal agency, and an event space, Dana Fountain shares the scrappy, strategic moves that helped her build a beauty empire…
May 12, 2025 · 45:22
After transitioning from beauty school to working in salon environments for 7 years, Shantel Phillips shares how she built deep client relationships and made the leap into suite…
May 5, 2025 · 30:09
💬 This isn’t just another podcast…we’re releasing our 3/28 Community Conversation from Instagram Live. In this special Community Conversation, Jenae, a recent Aveda Grad, shares…
May 3, 2025 · 24:50
Tariffs, Recession, Expanding your Business, Inflation Employment Trends, and Consumer Trends This conversation explores various economic trends affecting consumers and…
Apr 30, 2025 · 1:03:40
💬 This isn’t just another podcast…we’re releasing our 3/25 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Diana Varvaro (School Director at Paul Mitchell the School NYC ) and…
Apr 28, 2025 · 57:44
In this episode, Nick Stenson, Brand Founder & CEO of Nick Stenson Beauty , shares his journey from stylist to executive to entrepreneur—offering real-world insights on brand…
Apr 21, 2025 · 29:22
In this episode, Jenna Stakias , CEO & Founder of The True Empire , shares her top tools, trends, and strategies to help beauty pros and content creators elevate their social…
Apr 15, 2025 · 38:42
Ellen Crupi of HabitAware joins us to share how stylists can recognize and compassionately support clients dealing with trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive…
Apr 7, 2025 · 44:16
What does it take to go full-time in a suite? Tiffany Anyanwu breaks it down—from balancing side gigs and budgeting wisely to setting boundaries and nurturing client…
Apr 1, 2025 · 17:34
Trump Tariffs = Uncertainty around Inflation + Slowing Interest Rate Cuts! What do we do during uncertain times? How are our customers feeling? + A special fun story to change…
Mar 31, 2025 · 37:15
April is Stress Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to rethink how we handle pressure behind the chair. Tune in to hear Dr. Rebecca Heiss , a stress physiologist and…
Mar 27, 2025 · 50:37
💬 This isn’t just another podcast…we’re releasing our 3/12 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Ashleigh Taylor of Taylor and York Salon in Washington, DC. The DMV is…
Mar 24, 2025 · 39:59
In this episode, Dr. Adrin Seven Washington —celebrity stylist, educator, and business strategist—shares how he built a career working with top names like Patti LaBelle and Naomi…
Mar 17, 2025 · 44:21
What does it really take to help new stylists succeed? In this episode, Wayne White—hairstylist, educator, and former Marine—shares his insights on mentorship, patience, and the…
Mar 10, 2025 · 38:56
From apprentice to President of John Paul Mitchell Systems , Jason Yates ' journey is proof that hard work, humility, and seizing the right opportunities can lead to incredible…
Mar 3, 2025 · 43:53
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Steve Reiss, Executive Director of Industry Relations & Insights at Pivot Point International , as we explore the evolving…
Mar 2, 2025 · 20:23
Inflation is scary and likely to not give up in the near term. Trump's government is slashing government jobs and spending, which is definitely not going to help the economy in…
Feb 27, 2025 · 35:08
Join us for a special episode with Aryn Detres , Founder of The Left Brain Group and The Hair Index , as she champions the rise of independent education in the beauty industry.…
Feb 24, 2025 · 49:43
Barbering isn’t just about cutting hair—it’s about perseverance, resilience, and putting in the work. In this episode, Sam Nolan shares his inspiring journey from struggling…
Feb 16, 2025 · 25:07
This special episode continues our real-time docuseries with Brianne and Jessica of Darling Nikki Salon as they share what it’s really like to open and grow a salon from scratch.…
Feb 3, 2025 · 39:26
Join us as Ben Mollin , CEO and Founder of the Ben Mollin Project , shares the real pros and cons of working with brands, how to stand out in a crowded industry, and why staying…
Jan 27, 2025 · 43:53
Join us as Gina , salon business educator and owner of The Network Salon , shares her insights on pricing, education, and creating exceptional client experiences. This episode…
Jan 20, 2025 · 32:50
Join us for an insightful conversation with Ashley Rivera from Tippy , as we dive into all things tips—claiming, taxes, and salon liability. Learn how proper tip management can…
Jan 13, 2025 · 47:56
Join us as Rachel Hall and Wynter DePriest, co-owners of Jovi Salon, share their inspiring journey from working in a salon, then suite renters to salon owners. In this episode,…
Jan 6, 2025 · 41:38
Join us as Leo Kanell , Founder of 7 Figures Funding and My Figures, shares powerful insights on mastering cash flow, leveraging creative financing, and using data-driven…
Dec 30, 2024 · 44:28
From stylist to educator, Beto Sanchez shares his inspiring journey while discussing the importance of mentorship, embracing creativity, and balancing career success with…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:02:44
Join us for an inspiring conversation co-hosted with Corey from the Your Day Off Podcast @hairdustry , featuring Deborah Neill Baker, Principal and Chief Energy Officer of Neill…
Dec 9, 2024 · 43:32
Tune in as Brea shares her journey from barbershop beginnings to suite life success, highlighting the power of service, integrity, and balancing career with community impact.…
Dec 2, 2024 · 49:11
💬 This isn’t just another podcast…We’re releasing our 11.1 Community Conversation on wealth-building, investing, and retirement planning with special guest Daniel Mason-Jones…
Nov 25, 2024 · 19:25
This special episode kicks off our new miniseries following Brianne and Jessica, co-owners of Darling Nikki Salon , a four-chair salon in Pittsburgh, PA. Join us as we document…
Nov 18, 2024 · 46:18
Tune in as Coko shares her journey to success, the value of mentorship, and how to live your purpose in the beauty industry. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new…
Nov 11, 2024 · 1:10:28
Tune in as Nikki Le breaks down how to build a thriving compensation ecosystem, from pay structures to benefits, to attract and retain top salon talent. Follow/subscribe to be…
Nov 4, 2024 · 52:14
Tune in as Paul Neal reveals essential strategies for salon owners looking to own their building and build wealth. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are…
Oct 28, 2024 · 1:01:31
Tune in as Vonetta shares insights on building a beauty business, navigating salon ownership, and the industry's evolving landscape of education and licensing. Follow/subscribe…
Oct 21, 2024 · 43:07
Tune in as Jason Snyder shares his journey from Stylist to Director of Sales and Education at VoMor Hair Extensions offering insights on starting a salon, managing & inspiring a…
Oct 14, 2024 · 55:20
We catch up with Tiffany three years after graduation, as she shares her story, from salon team member to suite owner. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes…
Oct 7, 2024 · 41:13
Tune in as Ajia shares her insights on business planning, funding, customer experience, and creating a niche in the beauty industry. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when…
Sep 23, 2024 · 48:37
Tune in to get insights from Charlene on smart hiring, valuing the right coaches, and building a team culture that keeps your employees engaged and loyal! Follow/subscribe to be…
Sep 16, 2024 · 35:31
Tune in to learn how to craft a business plan, perfect your pitch, and strategically network your way to success while hearing expert advice on partnerships, press, and…
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