ep110 – Rodrick Samuels
Today I sit down with the Midwest Hairstyling Awards Hairstylist of the Year, NAHA Educator of the Year and Director of the Hair Labs Detroit
ep109 – Chrystofer Benson
Today’s guest is not just a dear friend but a certified visionary who has left an indelible mark on the beauty industry. He’s an award-winning
ep108 – Nieves Almaraz
This week’s guest is Nieves Almaraz, winner of NAHA Men’s Hairstylist of the Year 2021. With a barbering license and a cosmetology license, Nieves owns

Setting up your Salon’s New Hires for Success
New associates and even talented stylists need a solid training foundation to truly flourish in any salon. That’s where a well-structured training system comes in.
ep107 – Mark Woolley
Today’s guest is especially exciting for me – not just because he’s an incredibly talented hairdresser, but because his passions extend far beyond hair to
ep106 – Ginger Boyle
I’m excited to chat with my next guest Ginger Boyle, a Lifetime Achievement winner and Hall of Heroes award winner. Complete Transcript Chris Baran 0:00How

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

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

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

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

ep17 – Nieves Almaraz
This week’s guest is Nieves Almaraz, winner of NAHA Men’s Hairstylist of the Year 2021. With a barbering license and a cosmetology license, Nieves owns

ep16 – Geno Stampora
This week’s guest is Geno Stampora, industry expert and business guru. And he has probably held every single job there is in the beauty industry.
Salon owners should be growing the business, NOT training new associates. Let Chris handle the heavy lifting!
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