Trendy with Kim Allison is a hair podcast hosted by veteran hairdresser and former salon owner Kim Allison. Drawing from nearly three decades behind the chair, Kim brings candid perspective to the hair industry, salon life, beauty, business, culture and the everyday questions people are already talking about. Each week, Kim pulls from one of five colored folders.Salon Stories: Client dilemmas, hairdresser experiences and the situations that prove salon life is never boring. Beauty Culture: Changing beauty standards, cosmetic trends, aging and society’s relationship with appearance. Life’s Lessons: Personal growth, relationships, confidence and navigating life’s unexpected shifts...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 6:56
Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, you guys! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating questions I get asked behind the chair: why does it look…
Sep 25, 2026 · 19:28
Welcome back to Trendy with Kim Allison! Following our interview with Derrick Brown, founder of Sublime AI, we’re unpacking the real impact of AI receptionists in the salon…
Sep 23, 2026 · 59:18
Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison! Today I am sitting down with Derrick Brown, tech entrepreneur and founder of Sublime AI, to break down what artificial…
Sep 21, 2026 · 15:42
Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling a massive debate: AI in the salon. Are robots replacing hairstylists, or is an AI…
Sep 18, 2026 · 3:34
Welcome to the Under the Sink challenge, Trendy Tribe! Today we are raiding your bathroom cabinets to audit all those unused hair products and uncover just how much wasted money…
Sep 16, 2026 · 26:47
Welcome to the red folder! Today we are diving into beauty culture to help you finally find the right hair products for your routine. I am breaking down 6 essential takeaways…
Sep 14, 2026 · 12:35
Is your hair product not working, or are you expecting it to do a job it was never designed to do? As a hairdresser with nearly 30 years behind the chair, I’ve seen clients -and…
Sep 11, 2026 · 5:37
I know, I know, I've been talking your ear off with this all week. But to cap the week off, we're tackling the six-figure stylist illusion! It is time to stop stressing over…
Sep 9, 2026 · 19:09
Welcome back to the green folder, Trendy Tribe! Today we are getting real about what happens when a hairstylist finally starts making real money. I am all for celebrating your…
Sep 8, 2026 · 10:47
Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling the massive debate over hairstylist prices and why seeing a hairdresser succeed…
Sep 5, 2026 · 11:21
Welcome back to the life's lessons folder, Trendy Tribe! Today I am following up on my chat with Cris Coleman and unpacking the recent Alfredo Lewis drama to ask if our industry…
Sep 2, 2026 · 57:42
Welcome to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today I have an amazing guest with me, Cris Coleman, who is dropping some serious knowledge on us. Cris…
Aug 31, 2026 · 9:36
Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! The temperature in the hairdressing streets is hot right now as we dive straight into the latest online…
Aug 28, 2026 · 6:05
Welcome back to the blue folder for a life's lessons episode, you guys! Today we are talking about the ultimate battle between your intuition and your fear. Have you ever known…
Aug 26, 2026 · 44:42
Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, you guys! Earlier this week I talked about the reality of success and the crabs in a box trying to tear you down. Today I…
Aug 24, 2026 · 9:58
Welcome back to the blue folder for a life's lessons episode, you guys! Today we are getting real about what happens when your biggest dreams finally come true. Does reaching the…
Aug 21, 2026 · 10:08
Welcome to the life's lessons folder, you guys! Today we are wrapping up our conversation on choosing money over integrity, and I am explaining exactly why losing money can…
Aug 19, 2026 · 14:25
Let's just be real for a second, you guys—does financial pressure change your integrity? Today, we are diving deep into the money mindset folder to talk about why some money just…
Aug 17, 2026 · 8:42
Okay, I've got a beef today, and we need to talk about money versus integrity. We all feel financial pressure, but what happens when fear starts making decisions behind the…
Aug 14, 2026 · 15:59
Okay, I've got a beef today, and I need my fellow professionals to hear me on this one. I'm tired of seeing clients cry in their cars after an appointment. I'm tired of watching…
Aug 12, 2026 · 43:31
Audra Brown is back for part two, and this is the story we didn't get to last time. She got fired her very first day behind the chair. Then she bounced from salon to salon,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 19:15
Something showed up in my feed this week that I can't stop thinking about. Not because of what happened, but because of how all of us reacted to it. So today I'm asking a bigger…
Aug 7, 2026 · 14:57
You know the ones. They sit down, look in the mirror, and immediately start listing everything they hate about themselves. After 30 years behind the chair, I've learned it's…
Aug 5, 2026 · 54:53
I met Tanya on her wedding day, and we've been talking ever since. So I finally brought her to the mic. This one goes deeper than hair. We get into growing up with immigrant…
Aug 3, 2026 · 17:21
You think you're just sitting down to get your hair done. You're not. After almost 30 years behind the chair, I can read a whole lot about you in the first 15 minutes, and today…
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:27
I went looking for a hair solution this week. What I found was something a little more uncomfortable about myself. Somewhere in all the Googling, I caught myself doing a thing.…
Jul 29, 2026 · 22:55
Okay, so I went down the rabbit hole. Several of them, actually. When your hair starts changing and nobody can tell you exactly why, you start Googling at midnight and suddenly…
Jul 27, 2026 · 7:36
Well, it finally happened. The one person whose hair should behave… mine doesn't. And I've officially run out of ideas. I did everything right. Saw the doctor, ran the tests, got…
Jul 24, 2026 · 10:24
Everybody keeps saying things were better back then. And I keep wondering… were they? Or were we just younger? I got to thinking about it this week and went digging through my…
Jul 22, 2026 · 53:00
I hadn't seen Dwayne Phelps in almost thirty years. Turns out we came up through the same beauty school, the same circles, and somehow never worked together once. He's the owner…
Jul 21, 2026 · 12:28
Little confession: I recorded this one poolside in Cabo, still on vacation and still very much not off the clock. Because even by the water with a book and a card game, these…
Jul 17, 2026 · 6:29
Friday, red folder, and I'm landing this plane. I've spent all week wondering why natural stopped being normal. Here's where I ended up: somewhere along the way, your appearance…
Jul 15, 2026 · 16:53
Here's what I've landed on after 30 years of this: overdone isn't out. Obvious is out. We're not enhancing ourselves to look enhanced anymore. We're enhancing ourselves to look…
Jul 13, 2026 · 8:23
Quick disclaimer before the comments come for me again. This isn't me hating on anybody. Filler, veneers, whatever makes you feel like your best self? Do your thing, I'm here for…
Jul 10, 2026 · 10:26
Some days you get a wake up call that's less "aha" and more "ouch." Today I'm unpacking a truth that hit me hard: most people simply aren't thinking about you, good or bad. Not…
Jul 8, 2026 · 42:45
In this episode, I sit down with hairstylist and salon owner Jasmine Khaitan to talk about something we don't talk about enough in this industry: mental health behind the chair.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 12:13
So the CreaClip hit my feed after Shark Tank, and everybody's asking the same thing: can this little gadget actually replace your hairstylist? Well, I've got 30 years behind the…
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:08
Okay, so I'm back on my Love Island hair talk, and you already know I'm about to get myself in trouble. This time it's Anaya and that curly weave, and before anybody comes for…
Jun 29, 2026 · 10:06
So I tried to throw my best friend Rose a simple little game night for her 70th, and y'all know simple is not in my vocabulary. Six stores, meat dust taco meat, three kinds of…
Jun 26, 2026 · 10:29
Okay, this one's a little deep and a little personal. I'm 59, I'm a Black woman, and lately I've felt the temperature in my comments. So let's talk about it. About being told you…
Jun 24, 2026 · 54:33
In this episode I sat down with my online bestie Audra Brown (@audrapaintshair), the colorist and educator behind Atomic Orchard Salon and the creator of the Del Oro Method, and…
Jun 23, 2026 · 9:27
Gray hair. Lord have mercy, I hate her. 😅 In this Kim's Chair solo rant, I'm pulling the red folder and getting into the silver strands we love to hate. After 30 years behind…
Jun 19, 2026 · 16:02
Here's what happens when a hairstylist watches Love Island: I'm deep in the drama like everyone else, but I also can't stop grading the hair. So this week I'm breaking down the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 14:18
This week I'm asking something I've been sitting with for 30 years behind the chair: when did we decide that longer automatically means better? I'm getting into our obsession…
Jun 13, 2026 · 6:35
This week I'm talking straight to clients, and stylists, don't come for me until you hear me out. There's a real difference between a hairstylist who builds their business around…
Jun 10, 2026 · 45:43
Okay you guys, this one hit different. I sat down with Carly Zanoni from The Blonde Chronicles to talk about something a lot of us are scared to say out loud.. you can be…
Jun 9, 2026 · 8:27
Okay you guys, we need to talk. Threads is a war zone right now, hairdressers versus clients, and the service that broke me? A $250 silk press. In this solo rant I'm breaking…
Jun 5, 2026 · 16:42
Okay you guys, this one is straight from the heart. Hate is having its moment right now, on Threads, on TikTok, everywhere, and I am so over it. So in this solo I'm getting real…
Jun 3, 2026 · 45:44
You guys… he DID it. Alfredo Lewis just dropped QOAT, the first-ever professional hair color top coat, and let me just say, she is THAT girl. Think top coat for your nails, but…
Jun 1, 2026 · 10:03
Okay you guys, let me tell you about Alfredo Lewis. Master colorist, 30 years in the game, over 2 million on TikTok - and an innovator who finally solved the thing we've ALL been…
May 29, 2026 · 10:11
We've all had our moment where the internet tried us. In this episode, I'm getting real about how I navigated some unexpected internet drama, protected my peace, and actually…
May 27, 2026 · 42:49
Leah Sampson is not your typical hairstylist. She's an Army vet, a colorist, an extension specialist, and the woman who clipped her mic to a knife at a restaurant and went viral…
May 25, 2026 · 10:12
You guys, there is a new bill on the table called the Earnings Accountability Act and if you are in this industry, you need to know about it. The government wants to measure our…
May 22, 2026 · 8:04
You guys, I'm just going to say it. I don't want to talk about politics in my chair. And before you come for me, hear me out. This is not me burying my head in the sand, okay? I…
May 20, 2026 · 24:27
We talk about taking care of our clients. But who's taking care of us? Mental health therapist Tom Hentelman sits down with me to talk about the emotional weight beauty…
May 16, 2026 · 4:46
Sometimes the moments that shake you are the ones that clarify you the most. I'm opening up about a recent experience that tested me, what I learned from it, and why I'm more…
May 11, 2026 · 4:58
Two years ago I hit record for the very first time and I haven't stopped since. In this quick solo episode I'm sharing what keeps me coming back, why I refuse to give up on this…
May 8, 2026 · 16:54
Being a parent doesn't stop when your kids become adults. In this personal solo episode I get candid about one of the hardest parts of parenting grown children. Learning when to…
May 6, 2026 · 43:56
In this episode of Kim's Chair, Jules Heron of Hair for Humans in Portland, Oregon gets real about why so many clients leave the salon without getting what they asked for, why…
May 6, 2026 · 14:15
I got my lab results back and I'm sharing everything. In this episode I walk you through my full hormonal panel, what my doctor loved, what she told me to throw out, and exactly…
Apr 27, 2026 · 31:21
I've been a hairdresser for 30 years and I still wasn't prepared for what menopause did to my hair. In this episode of Kim's Chair I'm getting into everything nobody warned us…
Apr 24, 2026 · 17:43
I've been dealing with a scalp itch I couldn't explain for a while.. and once I figured out it wasn't dirt, it was inflammation, everything changed. In this episode I'm breaking…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:09:03
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, celebrity hairstylist and podcast host Jason Townsend of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser pulls back the curtain on the hair industry like…
Apr 15, 2026 · 55:12
Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of…
Apr 10, 2026 · 15:33
I've been behind the chair for over 30 years, and nobody — not even me — was prepared for this. In this solo episode, I'm getting raw about hair loss, thinning hair after 40, and…
Apr 5, 2026 · 26:03
A hairdresser who can't fix her own hair? Yep, that's me right now. In this solo episode, I'm giving you an unfiltered look at my current hair health journey — the shedding, the…
Mar 29, 2026 · 50:57
In this episode, Kim sits down with Gerard Scarpaci, co-founder of Hairbrained, one of the most influential platforms in the professional beauty industry. Gerard takes us through…
Mar 22, 2026 · 50:12
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christine McMillan, founder of Scalp Garden and licensed trichologist, whose path to scalp health is anything but conventional. From…
Mar 15, 2026 · 56:34
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with salon owner and educator Erin Ray for a candid conversation about the beauty industry, social media, and what it…
Mar 8, 2026 · 55:56
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Gloria Tabi — author, researcher, and natural hair advocate from Sydney, Australia. Gloria shares her powerful…
Mar 1, 2026 · 38:07
TITLE: Why Your Hair Is Thinning After 40 (And What Actually Helps) DESCRIPTION: If you’re over 40 and your hair feels thinner, drier, or just different - you’re not imagining…
Feb 22, 2026 · 55:17
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Hunter Donia to talk pricing strategy, salon culture, SEO, AI, and what it really takes to build a sustainable…
Feb 15, 2026 · 1:00:03
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, special guest Kym Jones aka Tweet joins the conversation to break down the real truths about the hair industry. From rising prices and…
Feb 8, 2026 · 44:49
In this episode, Kim Allison sits down with master blonding specialist Amy Whitaker to unpack what blonde really looks like in 2026. From the shift away from icy, over-toned hair…
Feb 1, 2026 · 56:36
In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest and UK hairdresser Joseph I’Anson for a real conversation on salon pricing, client expectations, and being worth what you charge —…
Jan 25, 2026 · 1:15:05
In today’s episode, I sit down with New York stylist Amanda Hyson for an honest, no sugarcoating conversation about the real cost of doing hair. We break down price shaming vs…
Jan 18, 2026 · 53:07
In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity hairstylist Luis Miller for an honest, unfiltered conversation about hair pricing, professionalism, and why the industry is constantly…
Jan 11, 2026 · 1:07:13
In this episode, I am joined by Greg Gilmore, colorist, educator, and brand ambassador for Moroccan Oil, for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about the current state of…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:04:56
In this episode, I’m joined by fashion expert Christine Griffith of the MONTE VISTA and Chicago Fashion Vanguard to break down the first red carpets of 2026. Together, we recap…
Jan 4, 2026 · 13:22
This episode is just me, myself, and I — walking you through my 7-Day Cortisol Reset and why I felt called to create it. Cortisol is one of those silent hormones we don’t think…
Dec 28, 2025 · 13:39
In this episode of Trendy With Kim Allison, I share my origin story, from changing careers later in life to building a nearly 30 year journey behind the chair. I reflect on…
Dec 20, 2025 · 52:14
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and master stylist Martha Howard of Marvelous U Styles - a beauty pro with 30+ years behind the…
Dec 14, 2025 · 1:49:33
Today we’re diving into the biggest conversations shaking up the beauty industry right now — no fluff, no tip-toeing. I brought back two of my favorite guests, Jenna Caldwell and…
Dec 6, 2025 · 1:03:43
[correction: I worked with ASU, but did not teach at ASU! Forgot to correct her in the original recording!] THE SALON AUNTIE SPEAKS: Money, Mindset & Building a Real Career in…
Nov 30, 2025 · 56:04
INSIDE DEACON DENIM with Hendren Deacon! Join us inside the Phoenix studio of designer and operator Hendren Deacon, the self-taught creative behind Deacon Denim. In this episode,…
Nov 23, 2025 · 41:51
This week, I’m chatting with Zoey , a TikToker who spent $4,000 at Habit Salon for hair extensions, color and services. She walks me through everything: the $2K deposit how the…
Nov 21, 2025 · 20:17
Today’s solo episode is a breakdown of the Hair by Chrissy / Habit Salon situation - not for drama, but for the lessons every stylist and client needs to hear.This situation is…
Nov 16, 2025 · 58:56
UNLOCK YOUR BEST CURLS with Anyea Garrido! Join us for an incredible conversation with curly hair specialist Anyea Garrido, who is currently based in the Bay Area! [0:14] In this…
Nov 9, 2025 · 1:10:35
Licensed trichologist Jennifer Bressler joins me to break down the truth about scalp health, curly hair care, and common myths in the Black community. From Vitamin D deficiency…
Nov 2, 2025 · 50:12
What makes someone leave hairdressing, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, live with the Maasai Tribe, join the military as an emergency medic, and then come back to specialize in scalp…
Oct 26, 2025 · 35:32
He changed the game. He created a standard. And he did it his way.In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, I sit down with the legendary Hair By Uno, creator of the Perfect…
Oct 18, 2025 · 46:39
In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Angela shares her transformative journey with GLP-1 medication, specifically Mounjaro, detailing her initial struggles with obesity,…
Oct 12, 2025 · 1:06:43
Jenna Caldwell is back and booming. In this episode we dive into The Colorist Blueprint —her fast-growing, science-first education platform. We unpack why micro-encapsulated…
Oct 5, 2025 · 1:02:31
Guest: Nikkalena Caforio, RN — Chief Operating Officer at Authentic Medical Weight Loss & Wellness — joins Kim to unpack what stylists and clients really need to know about GLP-1…
Sep 28, 2025 · 34:07
Get ready for a fun, unfiltered episode of Trendy with Kim Allison as we sit down with Savannah Brown, owner of The Set Salon, master stylist, and unapologetic…
Sep 21, 2025 · 34:01
She’s back—and this time, she’s leveling up! 💥 Kiara Trevino, creator of the Coastal Brunette technique, returns to Trendy with Kim Allison to spill ALL the details on being 1…
Sep 14, 2025 · 21:09
In the final episode of the Seoul: Chasing Beauty mini-series, Kim and her husband Mike share their real experiences with Korea’s top beauty treatments. From Ulthera therapy to…
Sep 7, 2025 · 35:49
In this episode of *Seoul: Chasing Beauty*, we take you inside our real experience with **Stem Cell Therapy** and **NK Cell Immune Therapy** in South Korea. Discover why we chose…
Sep 1, 2025 · 56:29
Ever wondered if Korean skincare lives up to the hype? In this in-person episode, I sit down with licensed aesthetician Dawn Ahearn (@agelessskinbydawn) to unpack the skincare…
Aug 26, 2025 · 34:28
Today’s episode is a deep dive into the adorable, bizarre world of Labubu — the designer toy from Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung that’s taken Asia (and now the world) by storm. But…
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