ep11 – Ruth Roche

Seven-time NAHA winner and Redken Master Artist, Ruth Roche has traveled the world sharing her vast experience and knowledge with hairdressers. Known for her versatility,

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ep10 – Candy Shaw

Candy Shaw literally grew up in the beauty business as the daughter of former world-champion competition hairdresser Jamison Shaw. Trained in Paris, Candy’s been a

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ep08 – Michael Cole

This week’s Headcase has accumulated over 40 years of experience as a stylist, manager, executive chain director, and multiple salon owner. The key to Michael

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ep07 – Nick Stenson

As a leading beauty innovator for more than 20 years, Nick Stenson has dedicated his career to creating and advocating for exceptional, inclusive beauty experiences,

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The Hiring Process

During the hiring process, it can be difficult to determine the best candidate for your salon. You wonder what steps should be taken to ensure

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Salon owners should be growing the business, NOT training new associates. Let Chris handle the heavy lifting!
The ultimate salon education resource stacked with teaching tools for mastering your design and finishing education game.
Complete training for stylists. Confidently take your clients from WHAT I HAVE to WHAT I WANT every time.

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

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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

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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

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ep19 – George Alderete

For this week’s Headcase, I was very excited to sit down with master hair colorist and Keune’s Create Color Ambassador, George Alderete. Complete Transcript Chris

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ep18 – Michelle O’Connor

This week on Chris Baran’s Headcases, I sit down with Michelle O’Connor: educator, 5-time NAHA winner, and Artistic Director for Matrix. Michelle is a leading

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Salon owners should be growing the business, NOT training new associates. Let Chris handle the heavy lifting!

The ultimate salon education resource stacked with teaching tools for mastering your design and finishing education game.

Complete training for stylists. Confidently take your clients from WHAT I HAVE to WHAT I WANT every time.