Dear Cosmo Babies Podcast

In today's podcast Annie and Russell talk tools of the trade. What you need, why you need them, and what to avoid. We give you some of our favorite brands that we use ourselves like Kasho Shears and Mizutani Scissors. Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor and Moth Social Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

This week we chat with Douglas McCoy, owner of House of Pop in Spokane Washington about 3 things you can prepare for your salon career while you are still in beauty school. We give some note-worthy info that we seriously recommend you write down as well as our own two cents on why we find these things important. Make sure to follow Douglas on Instagram. Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor...

On this weeks episode we chat about our own journeys with Imposter Syndrome and ways to overcome it. Featuring special, reoccurring guest, Alyssia Dotson and co-host Erin Gray. Follow Alyssia on Instagram ! Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor and Moth Social Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

Today we talk about how hair competitions can improve your career, with George Alderete!

This week Erin and Annie chat a common DM that comes sliding in from students around the US - the question? What do I do with all the free time I'm ending up with during my day at school. They even give some great examples/ scripts on how to talk to your Cosmetology school teachers and staff. Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor and Moth Social Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth...

On this weeks episode we chat with Sheena Lister from BARB! She gives in the in's and out's of starting a product brand, marketing and how cool it really is to own your own product company. Are you a cosmo baby thinking about creating your own product line? Don't miss this episode. Make sure to Check out BARB on Instagram Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor and Moth Social Make sure to che...

This week we chat with Professional Beauty Industry icon - Sally Rogerson. We talk about how Sally entered the beauty industry in England, the cultural differences of Pro Beauty in other countries and how she has taken her experiences to create the amazing opportunities she has available today. Learn more about Sally Rogerson and how to get involved. Follow Sally Rogerson and SR Hair Society on In...

On this weeks episode we chat with our OG Hair Nerd Bestie, Kim Creekmore. We get into the importance of building community, her Facebook group - Salon Professionals of San Diego and ways to find a mentor. Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor and Moth Social Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

Erin and Annie talk about ways they deal with burnout and how to improve your mental health with things get tough. Erins favorite meditation app: Darren Marks Follow us on IG: The Hair Nerds and Scissor and Moth Social Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

Welcome to today's episode where we're going to talk about DressCode Project. DressCode Project is a not-for-profit organization that aims to create safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in hair salons and barbershops. The organization was founded in 2017 by Kristin Rankin, a hairstylist from Toronto, Canada. DressCode Project works with salons and barbershops to provide education and training on...

The established career of hairstylist and Curl Expert Lauren (Moser) Samuels is diverse, accomplished and always wherever the news spotlight is shining these days. Rodrick is recognized as a renowned leader in cutting-edge educational methods in clipper cutting concepts and techniques; including the current trend of mechanical shear practices. They are the owners of Hair Lab Detroit Barber School...

Erin and Annie chat with an expert in the beauty industry, Geno Stampora is one of just 24 people recognized by the NAHA Hall of Leaders. His insights, experience, and strategies will help get you from where you are to where you want to be. With warmth and inspiration, Geno empowers you to unleash what’s inside and become your best YOU. Follow Geno on Instagram Make sure to check out: courses.scis...

This week Erin & Annie chat with Russell about social media and give some very important tips and tricks to help make your experience online a little bit easier. Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

On this weeks episode Annie and Erin chat about their favorite hairventure memories, how to travel to hair shows & education and make it fun and why you should come on a hairventure with The Hair Nerds! Find out more about The Hair Nerds Hairventure - London 2023 Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

This week we bring back two awesome past guests - Presley Poe & Alyssia Dotson to talk about self sabotaged and bullying. Check them out on Instagram at Presley Poe & Alyssia Dotson Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

This week we chat with stylist, Jerrold Sobida about "the hustle" at the beginning of our careers, boundaries and how it's ok to say NO to our clients. Follow Jerrold on Instagram: @by.jerrold Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

This week on the pod we, we have Annie, Erin & Russell talking about different avenues in professional beauty. It's not just about standing behind the chair, its about finding how you can be successful in this industry and all the different ways to use your license. Professional Beauty isn't just about doing hair - it's all the little pieces of a bigger puzzle. Make sure to check out: courses....

This week we're talking about Cosmetology School scholarships with Meghan from Beauty Changes Lives. Beauty Changes Lives is a nonprofit driven to make the beauty profession a first choice career. They empower the next generation of beauty professionals through scholarships, mentorship and advanced education. Working together, they're building more confidence in our industry, our clients and commu...

This week we chat - and get REAL DEEP - with industry icon Presley Poe . Presley Poe is a stylist of 21 years specializing in Haircutting and Hair color services. She’s a BTC One-shot winner, co-creator of Presley Poe and Friends, global educator, brand ambassador for BaBylissPro, and current Cosmoprof 2022 Artistic Team Member. Presley is the owner of Gold Studios Salon, an all-inclusive space in...

Annie and Erin answer the most frequently asked questions that are slid into their DM's Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

On this weeks episode Annie & Erin talk with Amber Pope - Hairdresser, Salon Owner and most recently has partnered with Sally Rogerson and has added School Owner to her repertoire. Amber had been working on her hairdressing craft for over a decade before opening Salon 27 with her husband Chet. Beginning her career in Tampa, mentoring under a celebrity stylist and former Bumble and Bumble educa...

On this weeks episode we chat with, one of our personal favorite people on social media, Richard McDade. Richard grew up a #hairbaby, having family that was also a part of the industry, growing up in the salon and then having the industry lure him away from film school to work behind the chair. He is a true #hairnerd - taking education, attending industry events, pushing himself to always be bette...

On this weeks episode Annie hangs with Educator, Salon owner & Stylist, Alyssia Dotson. Alyssia has always been committed to sharing and education beauty professionals of all skill levels. Her unique ability to blend innovation with classic designs has lead her to work alongside some of the top beauty professionals at events such as New York Fashion Week, North East StyleWeek, as well as on se...

On this weeks episode we chat with Industry Icon - Douglas McCoy of House of POp salon, about his journey, assistant programs and salon life. Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com

How to get your education on like Donkey Kong - On this weeks episode we talk about how to find FREE online education and our personal favorite online course under $20 a month. Make sure to check out: courses.scissorandmoth.social & estesthair.com