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The Salon Educator's Best Friend
Chris Baran has been training hairstylists and educators for over 40 years. He has helped hundreds of thousands of hairdressers in 26 countries understand the Principles of Design and Finishing. He studies facilitation with the best in the business so that his students can in turn change the lives of their own students.
From the Blog

ep – 25 Leah Freeman
This week, I’m really excited to sit down and chat with a dear friend, Leah Freeman. Leah is one of the industry’s top recognized colorist, is a successful salon owner, and is the Global Healing Color Director for L’ANZA. Complete Transcript Chris Baran 0:00How great would it be to get

ep24 – Gordon Miller
This week’s Headcases guest has over 32 years experience in the professional beauty industry, starting as an administrator at a beauty school and moving on to Pivot Point International, CEO of Milady Publishing, and Executive Director at the National Cosmetology Association. Meet my new best friend Gordon Miller! Complete Transcript

ep23 – Philip & Mary Wilson
This week I interview my good friends Philip and Mary Wilson. Philip Wilson has been hairdresser to celebrities and royalty and is the creator of the twin brush, twin comb cutting technique and has been the artistic director for many brands. Mary Wilson is a CEO, an educator, a marketing

ep22 – Trevor Sorbie
I’m deeply honored this week to sit down with my ultimate hairdressing hero, four times winner of the British Hairdressers Award and Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Trevor Sorbie. This one was extra special for me, as Trevor as been a true inspiration both creatively

ep21 – James Alba
This week’s guest is perfectly timed for #EarthDay. James Alba joins me to talk about salon sustainability. James is a co-owner at The B Hive Salon in New Jersey, and co-founder of The Salon Movement. If you would like more information see @patronsaintjames or on Facebook at Beauty Business Reset

ep20 – Ginger Boyle
I’m excited to chat with my next guest Ginger Boyle, a Lifetime Achievement winner and Hall of Heroes award winner. Complete Show Notes Chris Baran 0:00How great would it be to get up close and personal with the beauty industry heroes? We love and admire and to ask them, How
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