Are you ready to take your styling career to the next level? If you're considering becoming an assistant, then this episode is for you! Take a deep dive into the world of assisting and see what it can do for your craft. We'll discuss the role o...

Ready to take the plunge? In this episode, join us as we follow Leanna on her daring move from one bustling salon to an even bigger one in another city. With her wealth of experience as a leader and a team that’s already achieved great success,...

In episode 15 of The Chair-apist podcast, the hairdresser and global educator shares his wisdom on how to grow as a person and a professional in the hair industry. This episode is essential for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skill...

Hairdressers are experts at hair but often struggle when it comes to sales. It's tough to make sales when you're not sure what to say or how to act. You may feel like you're pushing too hard and feel salesy.A membership progr...

As a hairstylist, you want to ensure that your clients know what to expect when booking an appointment with you. However, setting clear boundaries and charging booking fees can be tricky. It's not uncommon for hairstylists to lose m...

In this episode, I chat with Jacob & Ben from Fancy Hairdressers about what make them tick! These two talented hair stylists share their insights on the industry, and how they've found success by doing things a little differently. ...

In this episode, I am chatting with my longtime friend, Susan Greenside, about setting boundaries in your business. Whether setting parameters around when it’s ok to contact you (not midnight) or how to communicate and enforce your cancellation...

In this episode, stand-up comedian Shannon Koyano interviews me about how I got into hair! We discuss my early days of working in salons, how I found my passion for styling hair, and some of the challenges I've faced along the way. This is a fu...

It's hard to determine what to charge for your services, and you don't want to price yourself out of the market or seem unprofessional.  You're not sure what to charge, so you usually just guess. This can lead to you losing money on...

In this episode of The Chair-apist, I interview Jackie Epperson, an educator for L'Oreal and the owner of Chroma Salon. We talk about what it takes to be an educator and the pros and cons of becoming an educator. Jackie shares her insights on w...

In episode 7 of The Chair-apist, I'm talking with Ben White of Fancy Hairdressers about the online education they offer, their shears and life on the road. Fancy Hairdressers is an online education platform that offers courses on hair styling, ...

Figuring out social media can be daunting, and it's easy to feel like you're already behind if you haven't started.  It can feel like you need to be on every platform, but that's not the case. You just need to find the ones that are...

You've been told that in order to be successful online, you need to use all the different social media platforms. But what if you're just not good at using some of those platforms? It's frustrating when you don't feel like you can b...

You're tired. You're stressed. You need a break, but you don't know how to fit one in.  We all know that being a hairstylist is hard work. Between clients, color, cuts, and product education, your days are long and exhausting. Not t...

Working in a big salon can be great for business, but it also comes with a lot of restrictions.  You may be limited on the days and times you can work, or you might not have control over your schedule.  Moving to a suite...

We've all been there, working in a toxic salon environment. You know the one - where the drama is never-ending, and it seems like every day is a battle.  It's hard to focus on your work when you're constantly dealing with drama and ...

As a hairstylist, you know how important it is to have sharp shears. But who has time to send out their shears to be sharpened? That's where Trey from Style Sharp Shears comes in! Trey offers an in-salon shear sharpening service that will keep ...