Show Notes 1:21 Myth 1 “I’m just a Stylist” 14:33 Myth 2 “Success Requires Owning a Salon” 24:36 Myth 3 “A Busy Book means Success” 28:32 Myth 4 “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right” 28:49 Myth 5 ” I can’t afford to let go of my top service provider” Chris Baran […]
ep122 – Celene Dupuis Pt 1 Read More »
My friends, welcome to another episode of Headcases — and this one’s a good one. My guest is a true powerhouse in the beauty industry. You probably already know her as a celebrity stylist, with a client list including Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, and Serena Williams. She made history as the first
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Training new techniques or new team members? That means you need models—and lots of them. But finding the right hair model isn’t always easy! So here are 15 ways to recruit hair models, whether you’re doing in-salon training, teaching a class, or just practicing a new technique: Bonus Tips: ✨ Highlight the technique you’re training
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Today’s guest is pretty cool—not only because of what she does, but because of the impact she’s making in our industry. She’s the Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), and she brings a unique blend of experience as a licensed aesthetician, makeup artist, and former business owner. Before stepping into her role at
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She co-founded the highly successful Julian August Salon in California, where she spent 32 years perfecting her craft behind the chair. Her passion for teaching—combined with her unmatched technical skill—made her one of the most sought-after colorists and educators in North America. While working full-time in the salon, she also founded Hair Color Magic, an
If anyone deserves the title of GOAT in hair color, it’s today’s guest. Fresh out of university and beauty school, she was appointed Director of Education at Clairol. She later consulted for brands like Redken and Joico to help develop major professional color lines. She has traveled the globe, training thousands of colorists. She co-owned
ep118 – Beth Minardi Read More »
This week on Headcases we are joined by a true force in the beauty industry. He’s built a remarkable career as a celebrity hairstylist, a master colorist, a brand ambassador, and a business executive. He’s taken his expertise worldwide, teaching sold-out classes around the world. Specializing in balayage, blonding, and advanced color techniques, he has not only
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Been hit with a quiet month? Let’s fix that. We’ve all had those months. Clients ghost, rebooks slow down, and the energy dips. But with the right action plan, you can flip it fast. Here are 5 things I recommend to my coaching clients and use myself when things go quiet. 1. Reach Out to
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Today’s guest on HeadCases is a third-generation hairdresser, a salon owner, and internationally recognized artist with over 40 years behind the chair. In that time, he’s traveled more than 3 million miles, sharing his knowledge and passion. He is a visionary philanthropist committed to protecting the health of clients and hairdressers both. He made it his mission in creating his own brand, Surface, promoting personal
ep116 – Wayne Grund Read More »
This week I’m chatting with someone I admire very much as a no-nonsense truth teller who leads with love. She is a published author. She is a world-renowned keynote speaker. She owns three schools and three salons where her mission is not to hire employees but to develop future partners. This mindset makes her a
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