The Color Room Chat

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, hosts Kassidy and Reese Bond break down one of the biggest questions stylists, salon owners, and entrepreneurs ask themselves: Why am I not growing on social media? From consistency and content strategy to confidence and mindset, they share the lessons they've learned from building successful brands online and why blaming the algorithm isn't the answer. If y...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, hosts Kassidy and Reese Bond dive into one of the most important topics in the beauty industry: continuing education and why the best stylists never stop learning. After returning from an exclusive L'Oréal Professionnel training in New York City, Kassidy shares the techniques, lessons, and inspiration she gained from learning French Blending with world-renow...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, hosts Kassidy and Reese Bond take a deep dive into the future of the beauty industry and what stylists, salon owners, and entrepreneurs need to start preparing for today. From the rise of AI and personal branding to elevated client experiences and evolving salon culture, this conversation is all about staying ahead of the curve instead of reacting when chang...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond are getting real about the chaos, pressure, excitement, and exhaustion that comes with busy season behind the chair. From 15-hour salon days and nonstop clients to weddings, events, content creation, business meetings, and trying to maintain some kind of balance — this episode feels more like a therapy session for hairstylists everywhe...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond are diving into one of the biggest hot takes in the beauty industry—doing free hair, working with influencers, and why it completely changed the trajectory of their careers. From building fully booked schedules, creating luxury content days, and attracting dream clients… to using influencer marketing instead of paying massive marketing...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, we (Kassidy & Reese Bond) are giving you a full, unfiltered debrief of one of the biggest moments of our careers—being part of a high-profile, luxury wedding experience that we will never forget. From the travel chaos, long days, and behind-the-scenes prep… to the adrenaline, creativity, and surreal "how is this real life?" moments—we're breaking down everyt...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, we're sitting down with one of our own—someone who has completely carved out his own lane in the industry and done it fast—Gray Webb. Gray's journey is anything but traditional. From living in Los Angeles, navigating a tough season in life, and starting over not once—but twice—in hair school… to building a strong brand, loyal clientele, and becoming one of t...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, we sit down with someone who has completely shaped our lives, our salon, and the culture we stand for—our best friend, mentor, and co-owner, Andrea Hastings. This conversation is so special to us because Andrea isn't just a salon owner—she's the heartbeat behind everything we've built. We talk about how Andrea helped grow Salon 210 into a top-performing salo...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond sit down with one of the most sought-after stylists in the industry—Blake Davidson—to unpack what it really takes to go from burnout to breakthrough. Blake shares her journey from making just $3,000 a month to becoming a six-figure stylist in record time, and how changing her environment, mindset, and standards completely transformed h...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond dive into one of the biggest questions hairstylists have: how to raise your income without working more hours behind the chair. If your books are full, your days are maxed out, and you're wondering how to grow without burning yourself out, this conversation is for you. Kassidy and Reese break down the real strategies that help stylists...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond welcome their very first guest, Michelle Cristo—the powerhouse behind the scenes at Salon 210. Michelle is not only Reese's best friend, but also the CFO, co-owner, and one of the driving forces who helped grow Salon 210 from zero revenue into a multi-million dollar company in just five years. Kassidy and Reese sit down with Michelle t...

In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond dive into something every stylist experiences—but not enough people talk about openly: protecting your energy and your mindset behind the chair. Being a hairstylist is an incredible career, but it can also be mentally draining when you're expected to be "on" all day, manage client emotions, stay creative, keep up with trends, and still...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese dive into one of the biggest fears stylists face: slow season. Whether it's January, February, or the middle of summer, we've all felt that panic of staring at open books and wondering what to do next. The truth? Slow seasons don't just "happen." They're either prevented or created by the systems you put in place. We're breaking down exactly how to build your bus...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese kick off the new year by breaking down goal setting, planning, and manifestation—and how having a clear plan can completely change your business, mindset, and life. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by big goals, stuck without direction, or fired up in January only to lose motivation by March, this episode is for you. They share exactly how they set goals every yea...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese break down one of the biggest career decisions hairstylists face: commission vs. booth rental. If you're early in your career, feeling pressure to "be your own boss," or questioning which path actually supports your long-term success, this conversation is for you. They get real about the pros, cons, risks, and realities of both models—from taxes, overhead, invent...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese dive deep into branding behind the chair and why building a clear, authentic brand is one of the most important things you can do for long-term success—whether you're a hairstylist, entrepreneur, or creative. They break down what a brand really is (hint: it's more than social media), why knowing your why and purpose is the foundation of everything, and how authen...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese dive into the viral Hair by Chrissy TikTok conversation and use it as a jumping-off point to talk about something that's often misunderstood in the beauty industry: working with co-stylists (not "assistants") and why, when done right, it elevates both the client experience and the stylist's career. Reese shares why she has worked with a team for most of her caree...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese talk all things trends, creativity, and staying inspired in an industry that's constantly changing. If you've been feeling bored, burned out, or stuck doing the same looks behind the chair, this conversation will reset your mindset. Reese shares why real trends don't come from Pinterest or endless scrolling, but from fashion weeks, art, education, and thinking ou...

In this episode, Kassidy and Reese get real about something every hairstylist experiences—but almost no one talks about openly: imposter syndrome, fear, failure, and mindset. Whether you've been behind the chair for one year or twenty, this conversation will hit home. This episode feels like a therapy session for stylists. Reese and Kassidy open up about doubting themselves, caring too much about...

In today's episode, Reese and Kassidy get real about what it takes to build a FULL clientele as a hairstylist in 2025—especially with the economy, inflation, and how saturated the industry feels right now. If you've been staring at empty spots on your book, wondering how to get consistent new clients, or feeling overwhelmed by social media… this episode is your reset. Reese breaks down why this ec...

In this first episode, Reese and Kassidy pull back the curtain on how this podcast came to life, why they refuse to gatekeep, and how they built careers (and a salon home) that go way beyond "just doing hair." You'll hear Kassidy's journey from feeling pressured into college, to secretly holding onto her dream of doing hair, to a Texas Roadhouse breakdown that changed everything—and eventually led...