Hair Talk Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Karie and Linda, two hairstylists from Seattle, talk about their upcoming journey to Cambodia, where they are conducting advanced training workshops for hair stylists in Phnom Penh. They are collaborating with Justice and Soul, a non-profit organization that supports survivors of sex trafficking and at-risk youth by offering scholarships and education in cosmetolo...

Send us Fan Mail What would you say if someone were to ask you to help with the human trafficking in Cambodia? You might think, What can I possibly do to make a difference? Well, Matthew Fairfax and friends started  a foundation called Justice and Soul to do exactly that! This is such an inspiring and phenomenal story, I'm surprised there isn't a Netflix special already!  (Remember, you...

Send us Fan Mail Client consultations are imperative in achieving a positive result for both the hairstylist and the client.  We talk about virtual consultations happening before the appointment so we can really have an understanding about the service, price and time needed to make the magic happen. Amanda is our DIY gal so she is a great representative for listeners and to allow Linda and Karie ...

Send us Fan Mail We are so honored and excited to have Kristen in the studio with us. We had a great time talking with this intelligent and well-educated woman about life, people and feelings. Here is a summary in her own words:  My various careers have made zero sense on paper. I went to undergrad for creative writing, and then did a 180 degree turn and decided that I'd go back to school and...

Send us Fan Mail If you know, you know. Hair stylists have such unique relationships with their clients, and that becomes abundantly clear when something happens to them. In this episode, Karie shares her experience losing a beloved client and going to her memorial where she was not greeted with the warmest reception. We break this down and eventually have a laugh about it (of course!). This exper...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode delves into the fascinating world of shampoo, shedding light on its origin, various uses, ingredients, and the wide array of options available today. Historical Roots : The episode begins by exploring the historical roots of shampoo. It explains that the word "shampoo" derives from the Hindi word "chāmpo," which means to massage or knead. S...

Send us Fan Mail Darcey- owner of Starjuice Bodywork-has been a massage therapist and aromatherapist for nearly 25 years in Seattle. She practices holistic bodywork and uses cupping, reiki and aromatherapy along with other more familiar massage techniques to give her clients a deep healing experience. In this fun episode we talk to Darcey about her background and motivation to be a massage therapi...

Send us Fan Mail Deirdre is a native PNW’er with 15 years+ experience behind the chair. She loves creating “roll out of bed with flair” hair and as a razor cut specialist, her passion is to intuitively create custom textured and easy to style looks that will complement your face shape and features. …A major plus if it looks good in a beanie. Lived in color is her jam using the best low tox color l...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn't  love a good step-by-step guide to success? We have taken a list posted by @behindthechair and discussed the steps at length. These are all good ideas that can be applied to any job at any point in a career. Do we go off on tangents? Hell yeah, but that's the fun stuff, folks! Hair Talk gets real every damn time and that's what keeps ya coming back. Grab...

Send us Fan Mail Leah Stang is a self-proclaimed "small town hippie/goth chick turned lower maintenance babe living in the city of grey".  She has a dog named Shredder and she loves hair more now than she has ever understood love for anything else. Leah has done it all, working at a high-end salon to low-key barbering. She invests thousands in advanced education and her love of the craft...

Send us Fan Mail Let's get into it, shall we? We go into a deep dive on curling irons and hair dryers (Dyson, we are looking at you!), Covid hair loss-don't worry, we have solutions-and finally we share our favorite products that we all love and use on the daily. Online store: https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroomKarie's pick: Grande Lash Serum https://shop.salonintera...

Send us Fan Mail We chat with Coral about hair extensions, have a candid conversation about money and hear her awkward stories about some vindictive “mentors”! Coral is a lifetime learner dedicated to creative expression. She graduated from Toni and Guy Academy learning a cutting-edge curriculum and rounded out with classical training under a lead cutting specialist with Aveda. She loves building...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! We are so excited to launch our Season 2 of Hair Talk! Thank you for your support by listening and following on your favorite podcast app. In this episode we talk to Lea, Linda and Amanda about where they work, what their passions are and get to know them a little better. Lea is releasing her own album called, Hearts End; Linda was featured in a photoshoot by a new p...

Send us Fan Mail http://www.nativelightphoto.com For branding and pro headshots http://www.holliwithaniportraits.com For socials, makeovers, fun events Insta: @nativelightphoto, @holliwithaniportraits, @careerspotlightpodcast Karie and Amanda work with Holli during photoshoots for makeover sessions and headshots. Holli is a detailed, organized and professional photographer who makes your photo exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about how teenaged Sarah went from trading hair services for cigarettes to owning her own organic salon. We also discuss a few Awkward Moments with clients that include a hot iron, a neti pot and farts. Good times! Sarah Griffiths is the founder of Treo Organic Salon in West Seattle. She has been in the industry for 25+ years. Sarah’s passion for organic pr...

Send us Fan Mail Robert Banyaga - Educator/Hairdresser In this episode I talk to Robert about color theory, hair shows, fashion shows, the history of hairdressing and iconic influences and the importance of advanced education throughout your hairdressing career. More about Robert:📍Dallas TX📍Regional Educator for Dessange Group NA🎨 Independent Hair Colorist 🏴‍☠️ Rock N Roll 🏴‍☠️Bassist for Her...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy within your body? Can you easily "read the room" and know how people are feeling? As hairdressers, we are either born with this ability or come to know it with working closely with people over the years. Brooke has felt this all her life and has learned to use the energy to ground herself and give to others in a way th...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Budihas has a background that includes 50+ years "wandering the halls of our beloved beauty industry." Here's his resume:  Hairdresser Educator Salon Owner Salon Consultant Academy Director Product Developer Publisher Business Consultant Today, he is proud to work with Green Circle Salons bringing sustainable beauty practices to the beauty industry in the U.S....

Send us Fan Mail Amanda and Karie have a side gig doing make-up and hair for events and photo shoots. Whether it's a wedding, headshots or make-overs, we love working and collaborating together to make the experience fun and the end result amazing. In this episode, we chat about past events we have worked, some great and not-so-great experiences with weddings and... EYEBROWS-we talk about eye...

Send us Fan Mail Destined for greatness in the hair business, Anne came on the scene at age 19 with more energy than she knew what to do with! She started Hair.comb  around the time the internet was just taking off (hence the play on words). As her business evolved, Anne pivoted and made decisions right when change needed to happen. We talk about her journey, our time as owner/employee and what to...

Send us Fan Mail Who knew that baristas have so much in common with hair stylists? This episode features a hairstylist who started out as a beauty school student, became a barista and was encouraged by several strangers to pursue a career in hair! Let's unpack this together in this new episode featuring Rebecca Raine. rebeccaraine.hair@gmail.com http://leftpocket.org http://factoryhairseattle...

Send us Fan Mail Irene is a hairstylist of 15 years who started off as a young, single mom. She honed her skills specializing in naturally textured hair at Vasuda Salon in downtown Seattle, WA. She currently works at Factory Hair Seattle in West Seattle. Get to know Irene, she's a gem. http://factoryhairseattle.com/team instagram @ireevera --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

Send us Fan Mail D’Arcy Harrison became a transplant from Rhode Island 19 years ago and has a background in theatre, producing, marketing, and non-profit program administration. D’Arcy became a licensed cosmetologist in 2003 once attending Greenwood Academy of Hair and received training via It&Ly Hairfashion, Vidal Sassoon and SEVEN the salon. D’Arcy has been the sole proprietor since 2012 of...

Send us Fan Mail Deep dive into color past and present! Frosting caps, foils, balayage, foilayage, etc. We discuss when to confess mishaps or fake it til you make it? And perms! They are back, they still smell bad and yes, it was so much worse in the 90's. This episode gets personal, we discuss awkward moments from behind the chair. Warning: sexual situations are discussed. Buckle up, you&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder what stylists talk about in the break room? Listen in as Karie and Linda chat openly about things we love about clients and things we, um, find challenging. : ) Linda is a hairstylist featured in the episode, Beauty School Scars You and Lea is our talented sound engineer and sometimes heckler. In part one, we talk about balancing schedules and do's and don&...