The Hair Game

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Salon owner & extensions specialist @sarahmgdoeshair spent years struggling as a hairdresser, but never gave up because of how much she enjoyed it. It was when she discovered extensions that her career truly took off.  We discuss her shift in focus to ex...

Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances. He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you!   This Week's Topics: • Growing up in the barber shop, getting licenses after college • Why hairdressers struggle with managing their money • mistakes hairdre...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances. He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you!   This Week'...

We continue with @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair.  This Week's Topics: • Injury in college ended football career, trying hair school because of parents   • Building your business and financial planning   • What he would change ab...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair.  This Week's Topics: • Injury in...

Rusk Global Creative Director and salon owner @matt.swinney realized he needed to add positive habits and discipline to his life to reach the goals he wanted to achieve. He shares with us the 3 pillars that he lives his life by, and explains how they have helped him gain success in his career. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Rusk Global Creative Director and salon owner @matt.swinney realized he needed to add positive habits and discipline to his life to reach the goals he wanted to achieve. He shares with us the 3 pillars that he lives his life by, and explains how they hav...

The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing differently, as well as client behaviors that are markers for the future.  This Week's Topics: • The new generation of stylists and what is diffe...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing...

Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more.  This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career   • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School   • The best ways to improve yourself and your skills   • How to choose and prioritize y...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more.  This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career...

Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity.  This Week's Topics : • Her advocacy for industry integrity; protecting the stylist and following law...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty scho...

Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia • Moved to Georgi...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons f...

Does your own work inspire you?  @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair and makeup at age 14, getting  cosmo degree in...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Does your own work inspire you?  @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the i...

Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and independent salon, spa, and barbershop workers l...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on...

We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men's haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the experience • Things hairstylists are doing wron...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for...

Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots NFL team. We also hear his views on shifting the im...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey fro...

Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation.  This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to start over • Why she focused on platinum hair...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpai...