Secret Life of A Hairstylist

Kendall Dorsey is known for styling such celebrities as Nikki Minaj, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland to name a few. In this episode we're talking about the power of a curl, working on set, working with curl textured hair,  and even a few tips on working with wigs! The Curl Wow Ambassador is sharing all his tips with us on todays podcast so click now to listen! Use code MELT20 to get 20% o...

I'm chatting with Stephanie Russell about Psychological Safety. It's all about having difficult conversations with your guests and staff, how to navigate building a team without the stress and anxiety taking over and how to protect your own energy! What a way to make a comeback to this podcast, take a listen now! Stephanies IG: @psychologicallysafesteph Psychologically Safe salon trainin...

We have all gotten so caught up in the technical side of hair, that sometimes it's easy to forget about the interpersonal skills, The Consultation! Hands down the most important part of the service, it's their first impression of you and the salon, the way they will remember you, the part that can make or break a service. But I won't dive to deep into it, because Educator & Hair...

Are you using Canva to build your business yet?! This is a tool I use pretty much daily and I am constantly discovering new ways to utilize it to build our business. So I wanted to share a few of the ways I use it with my team to keep our communication clear and our brand consistent! Hope you enjoy XOXO Resources: Canva.com Referral link! https://www.canva.com/join/lwh-kqn-mjx

Let's face it, we need money to do everything! So why are we so afraid of it? In today's episode, we are chatting with Misty Jayne, a money mindset coach & hairstylist on how to overcome raising our prices, how to not fear money, how to set ourselves up for the future and how to get out of debt! Take a listen to this weeks episode now! Resources: @_mistyjayne_

The founder and voice behind the Foils & Coffee Podcast, Simone chats with clients to get their perspective on their appointment! Sometimes we need those little reminders that they might not understand what the heck we're talking about, or if they're upset about their hair, it might not be us but something internally going on. This is a great episode to break down not only the import...

Why do we have a fear of raising our prices? Why are we scared to tell our clients we've raised our prices? Why do we fear having more money? We're covering all of this and more in todays episode with Tenika Tang. Take a listen! Resources: https://www.instagram.com/tenika_tang/

To understand how to best do business, we have to be able to understand ourselves first! Human Design is a tool we can use to understand how we make decisions, how we best practice productivity, even how to grow our clientele and everything in between! Listen in on todays episode where I chat with Hairstylist & Human Design Coach, Lindsey Means. Resources: @lindseymeans_ www.samanthalacoste.co...

Our website is our first impression!  So let's make sure it's the best impression yet! In this episode I am sharing 5 ways in which we can utilize our website, ways in which we can grow clientele, get butts in our chair, and make actual money even while we are closed!  Listen now to get in on the secret!!

Is owning a suite salon really worth it? Instagram makes it look so cool and pretty, but what really goes into owning your own suite? I brought Alicia Hayes, a suite owner & hairstylist mentor, on the podcast to talk about her experience opening a suite, what brought her to that decision and all the pretty little details that go into it. You don't want to miss it! Resources: @alicialovesb...

Ready to dive head first into 2022? We're breaking down the numbers you need to look at from 2021, how to set your goals for 2022, what can stand in the way and how to put those goals into action! Hit play on todays episode so we can kick 2022 into high gear! Resources: Downloadable Goal Setting workbook  1 on 1 Mentorship Session @hairbysamlacoste

I sat down with Coach, Educator & Hairstylist, Stephanie Russell, to talk about Salon Ownership & creating an atmosphere that not only is positive for them to come work in, but an atmosphere based on teamwork. We're talking about some of the biggest issues facing employee retention and how we can change our industry for the better. Hit play on todays episode, you don't want to mi...

We're creeping up on 2022 and you might be wondering, should I hire a receptionist or not? Adrienne and I are talking all the reasons to hire one and all the reasons to not hire one. Because the reality is, what right for one person, might not be right for the next. So hit play on this episode and let us know what you think! @hairbysamlacoste @adriennehofer

In this episode we're talking all the things we love most as a hairstylist... budgeting! I know as hairstylists we're not numbers people, but book keeping and budgeting is so so important in this industry. So Kenesha is making book keeping sexy! We're breaking down some of the most common mistakes, how to make it easy and how to grow a profitable business behind the chair. Resources...

How many times have you felt yourself getting  burnt out, stuck in a rut, or comparing yourself to others? Abbey and I are discussing the importance of setting energetic boundaries and putting yourself first to have a more successful, abundant career. Plus we talk about how to set yourself up for success for the holiday season! Resources: @abbeyrose_mysticstylist   Abbeyrosewellness.com Want to be...

As an independent artist there is so much more that goes into it than the feeling of freedom and a curated instagram. It takes hard work, dedication and it can feel super lonely sometimes. That's why Lynzie started The independent Beaty Pros to help connect other independent stylists and help other stylists grow. We're talking about what the difference between going independent vs. worki...

We're kicking off season 3 with none other than Dawn Bradley! If you haven't met her before, she is an educator, coach & hairstylist who has been through it all and loves to share it so no one feels alone. She was the perfect guest to bring on for this topic as we dive into how to manage your mental health behind the chair, if you have a negative client, how to not let it affect you...

One of the best ways to grow your biz and to create connections with your clientele is Email Marketing! But how the heck do you do it, where to start, and everything. So we're sitting down with Teddi Bickers, an email marketing whiz to teach us everything she knows! Resources: @teddibickers

This episode is all about creating team culture, mentoring & coaching your team, how to set up one on one meetings and really what are the expectations about being a salon owner! This is a great episode for anyone who needs a refresher pick me up or has been thinking about becoming a salon owner. Resources: @rob.raiseyourlidconsulting @hairbysamlacoste @secretlifeofa_hairstylist

I'm so excited to have Kerri Twigg on the podcast, she is not only an amazing client of mine, but she is a Career Story coach, an author, a TedX Speaker, and has gone viral on LinkedIn with her amazing education. We are chatting about the importance of finding your unique voice not only online but in person as well. How to land that dream job you've been wanting and how to niche down on...

In an ever changing world, there's not only more ways to do hair, but ways to price as well! I am sitting down with Kimber Chapman to talk about Session Pricing. A method of pricing that has worked well for her and she is sharing her knowledge on the structure of it through her education platform.  Are you curious yet?  Hit play to listen to this weeks episode! 

You do not want to miss this episode! Charlene Parsons, a hairstylist behind the chair for over 25 years, has worn many hats within the industry.  She has worked for big brands, has educated, has managed salons, and now works solely behind the chair where she first found her passion and continues to grow her passion. For all the stylists out there who feel stuck, aren't feeling the passion th...

This is an episode like no other. I am chatting with Kristen, a Reiki master, educator and hairstylist who incorporates reiki practices into her services. We're talking healing, allowing yourself to not take on others energies and the beauty of mind, soul and hair coming together. Kristen's Free Gift: https://kristensoseman.mykajabi.com/my-gift-to-you Resources: @kristen.hellogorgeous En...

Are you ready to grow your business to the next level? I'm talking with Kelly, a published author, coach and Commissioned salon owner. We talk about what Kelly wishes she would have known before jumping into salon ownership and how she has continued to grow her business to the success it is today. Resources: @scissorsmakecents Book a session with Kelly

As business owners it can be a big struggle to find the balance between working behind the chair and working on your business. So I'm chatting with educator and salon owner, Celene Dupuis, to find out the best way to scale back behind the chair. There's so much more to it than you would think! So take a listen to find out more. Resources: @celenedupuis