Jenni Barnes & Lex Ankeny

Rooted & Unfiltered

Arts EN ↓ 4 episodes

Bringing you all the dirty little secrets from behind the salon chair! From unhinged client stories, to the “did she say that?” moments. The life advice nobody asked for, but everybody needed. We’re hitting the studio to bring you all the tea. It’s real, it’s hilarious and a little chaotic! Tune in, because nothing is off-limits!

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Jenni Barnes & Lex Ankeny

Episodes

Ep. 4 - We Might Regret This (interview w/ Jenni & Lex) 21.03.2026 25:06

In this episode of Rooted & Unfiltered , Jenni and Lex flip the script and interview each other with a curated mix of hilarious, unhinged, and surprisingly deep questions—none of which the other has seen before. We’re talking: 2026 goals (the real ones 👀) Personal questions that might’ve crossed a line… And the ultimate debate: who’s getting cancelled first on our imaginary reality TV show?...

Ep. 3 - Jenni & Lex - Our Origin Story 13.03.2026 15:33

Two hairstylists. Total strangers. Lots of laughs! In this episode, Jenni and Lex share the story of how two independent stylists—who had never met before—ended up becoming suite mates, friends and the kind of colleagues who hype each other up between clients. If you’ve ever wondered how strangers can turn into the perfect professional match, tune in to hear how our paths crossed, what made it wor...

Ep. 2 - Interview with Ashley Ureno - "Scaling Success Behind the Chair" 25.02.2026 45:47

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Ureno —a successful salon owner and founder of @beautycraftco . We discuss 20 years of industry tenure, what it takes to become an Elite IBE extensions expert and buidling a thriving career behind the chair. This mom of two continues to grow, lead, and innovate in the beauty industry and shares all! From longevity in the industry, and building a loyal cli...

Ep. 1 - Client Story: “A Hinge date gone wrong" 17.02.2026 28:06

A Hinge date. A locked garage. A stranger behind the wheel. In this episode, one of our clients shares how a casual meet-up spiraled into fetish coercion, isolation, and a ride home that could’ve ended very differently. Modern dating isn’t just chemistry — it’s risk assessment. Listen. Learn. Stay safe.