Hair It Ferst
Welcome to the Hair It Ferst Podcast—the space where conversations about hair, beauty, and motherhood come first. Hosted by Tessa Mehl, Monica McCafferty, and Michelle Brockie, this show dives into real stories, shared experiences, and honest opinions about life, self-care, and the journey of womanhood.
Each episode is designed to feel like a cozy chat among friends—whether you’re looking for inspiration, relatable laughs, or a deeper connection to the world of hair and beauty.
Disclaimer: The hosts are not medical professionals. Nothing shared on this podcast should be taken as medical advice or claims. Hair It Ferst is simply a space for open conversations, learning, and connecting.
So grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation—because here, hair and life always come first.
Episodes
33 episodes
We Started Talking About Youngblood… Then Somebody Admitted Flashing Axl Rose
One innocent conversation about a TikTok-famous rocker turns into one of the wildest Hair at First episodes yet.The girls discuss: Why middle-aged women are obsessed with Youngblood Rock stars from th...
We Had Topics Planned... Then Accidentally Got Deep
What started as tanning pools, Zoom-call disasters, and shaky pudding arms somehow turned into one of the realest conversations we’ve had yet. This week the girls talk burnout, friendship, negativity, learning to speak up, pandemic salon memori...
Greenwashing, Cheeto Crimes & The Toast That Won’t Die
This week on Hair It First, we dive into greenwashing—what it is, why it’s everywhere, and how brands might be fooling you with “clean” claims. But don’t worry, we keep it real (and a little unhinged) with debates about flaming s...
Apocalypse Plans & Shampoo Scandals
The girls kick things off planning their dream bunker (complete with slides and millionaire budgets), but quickly derail into a passionate—and hilarious—rant about hair products, buildup, and why mixing cheap shampoo with the good stuff i...
Dolphin Cities, Moon Landing Debates, & a $1,200 Starbucks Crisis
What do dolphins, NASA, and fraudulent Starbucks charges have in common? Absolutely nothing—and that’s exactly why this episode works. The girls spiral from wild dolphin conspiracy theories into heated debates about the moon landing, scho...
Why We Switched to Fermented Haircare (And Never Looked Back)
In this episode of Hair It Ferst, we’re diving into the product that brought us together—Fermaglo. From fermented ingredients to real results behind the chair, we break down what makes this haircare line different from anything else on the mark...
Family Trees, Fake Cows & Sex Chocolates
This episode is a full-blown rollercoaster. From Tessa getting emotionally wrecked by a fake miniature cow situation (we’re still not over it), to Glowcon karaoke plans getting wildly out of hand, to a deep dive into ancestry surprises an...
Purpose, Shampoo, and the Boy in the Plastic Bubble 🫧
Grab a coffee and settle in with Tessa, Michelle, and Monica as they talk about the messy, funny, and meaningful moments that led them to join FermaGlo. Between allergies, motherhood chaos, and honest talk about clean beauty, this episode is a ...
Salty Stylists, Card Games & Behind-the-Chair Truths
This episode of Hair It Ferst starts off a little salty—but turns into a real, relatable conversation about life behind the chair. From Euchre nights and competitive game talk to parenting perspectives and salon boundaries, the g...
Foils, Feral Energy & Questionable TikToks
From meaty TikTok discoveries to full-blown industry rants, this episode takes off fast and never lands.We’re talking:Why hairstylists actually go to school (shocking, we know)The plastic-coated hair trend nobody ask...
Things Got a Little... Meaty. 🥩
This episode serves up a conversation that’s unexpectedly meaty — and not just in the way you think. From side comments that spiral into full-blown debates to the kind of off-the-cuff remarks that only this crew can turn into comedy gold, the l...
It Wasn't a Joint... It Was a French Fry
From menopause brain fog and forgotten leftovers to a car wreck, a hoodie-pocket “joint,” and the plot twist of the century (it was a French fry), this episode covers it all. The girls dive deep into the realities of working motherhood, impossi...
The Cheese Grater Won & Other Lessons in Clean Living
What starts as a missing knuckle courtesy of a cheese grater turns into a wildly honest (and hilarious) conversation about tough love parenting, medical anxiety, clean products, and making real food at home. The girls swap stories about injurie...
The Bullsh*t Apocalypse & Other Things We’re Tired Of
It’s snowing, everyone’s exhausted, and patience is officially gone. In this episode, the girls are joined by fan-favorite Toni Vanschoyck for an unfiltered conversation about burnout, taxes, direct sales frustrations, disrespectful clients, pa...
“Mic Drop, B*tches.”
This episode goes from Super Bowl chatter straight into the deep end — division, disrespect, and why everything feels so damn hostile lately. The girls unpack how politics have crept into everything, from halftime shows to classrooms, ...
Johnny Corn Dog & Big Balls on a Skyscraper
From Netflix documentaries and heart-stopping free climbs to Sons of Anarchy crushes and Yellowstone-level devotion, this episode goes everywhere- fast. The girls talk about why protection feels sexy, why relationships aren’t 50/50, and h...
"I've wasted more than $399 at Target"
This week, the girls take a break from total chaos to talk about the very real opportunity that landed in their laps with FermaGlo — and why it actually makes sense. From clean, non-toxic hair care that finally works, to automated systems that ...
Laser Boobs, Fire Hands, & Velcro Babies
What starts as a conversation about kids invading beds and husbands with lava-hot hands quickly turns into a wildly unhinged (and surprisingly deep) discussion about useless superpowers, horse-sized ducks, laser boobs, and autobiography titles ...
Sometimes Suzie Just Needs to be Free
In this wildly off-the-rails episode, the girls recap holiday survival mode, losing track of time entirely, surprise favorite Christmas gifts, and the universal truth that when you’re done hosting; you’re done. They talk New Year’s goals, worki...
Don’t Make This Weird: Things Stylists Really Wish Clients Knew
This week, the girls open up for one of the most honest and emotional episodes yet — a real look into what life is like behind the chair. From the deep bonds they build with their clients to the stories they carry home at night, Tessa,...
The Client Chaos Edition
Things get *wild* in the salon this week as Monica, Tessa, and Michelle dive into real-life “client chaos” scenarios — from half-finished box dye disasters to influencers asking for free hair. The trio doesn’t hold back as they share how they’d...
"Take the Blow Dryer Out of My Hand & See What Happens!"
This episode has everything: salon trauma, rogue blow dryers, aging knees, sleeping clients, and a heated debate over developer volumes that might need a trigger warning. Tessa, Michelle, and Monica get brutally honest about what the job really...
Don’t Stick Your Wick in the Wrong Candle Wax
Toni Vanschoyck and daughter Kat jump in for a no-holds-barred conversation that proves Fermaglo products may be clean — but the girls' mouths definitely aren’t. The group tackles salon boundaries, blow dryer theft, why some clients should be f...
Stocking Wars, Ridiculous Wish Lists & Holiday Meltdowns
From a child requesting $2,800 cash to husbands buying surprise gifts nobody asked for, this episode captures the true spirit of mom-life at Christmas: exhaustion, laughter, and a whole lot of wrapping paper. The girls compare traditions,...
ADHD, Anxiety, & Why We're One Nudge Away from the Nuke Button
The ladies dive straight into holiday chaos, surprise ADHD diagnoses, anxiety-fueled overthinking, and the mental load women still carry every day. From stepping into a nurse huddle thinking it was a prayer circle (spoiler: it wasn’t) to debati...