The Hair Game

Hair Educator & @toolsandbags Creator Tab Salsman joined us 4 years ago and discussed raising your prices, and that topic is even more important today. We also discuss the importance of consistency and the rise of virtual education.  This Week's Topics: • His move to Austin, Texas and starting over in a new place • The importance of consistency & how to increase it • Raising your prices • Lack of...

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. Hair Educator & @toolsandbags Creator Tab Salsman joined us 4 years ago and discussed raising your prices, and that topic is even more important today. We also discuss the importance of consistency and the rise of virtual education.  This Week's Topics:...

Hairstylist & owner of @alchemycollectivehairlab Mikey Teeze shares how Punk influenced him from a young age and led him to hair. We also discuss the topic of self-doubt and the importance of a strong foundation to make building your career easier. This Week's Topics: • The thought behind Alchemy Collective Hair Lab • Brand Ambassadorship & how brands grow in the hair industry • How Punk influence...

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. Hairstylist & owner of @alchemycollectivehairlab Mikey Teeze shares how Punk influenced him from a young age and led him to hair. We also discuss the topic of self-doubt and the importance of a strong foundation to make building your career easier. This...

Donovan tasked Eric to wrap up the year with his take on the state of our industry. He gives us a great, positive perspective that will inspire you to achieve your best in 2023.  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner will win access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class( a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a...

Happy Holidays! Thanks so much for being a listener of The Hair Game Podcast. Our host Eric Taylor wanted to share a beautifully written explanation of the meaning of 'Santa' with you. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!  

Founders of @blondesolutions Lea & Aymen Eldabli (@beauty_politix & @mohesco on IG) have an inspiring, entertaining conversation with us discussing the principles that drive their business. They share the mistakes they have made (and what they have learned) along the way, as well as the parallels between running a business and parenting.  This Week's Topics: • How they met • Starting Blonde Soluti...

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. Founders of @blondesolutions Lea & Aymen Eldabli (@beauty_politix & @mohesco on IG) have an inspiring, entertaining conversation with us discussing the principles that drive their business. They share the mistakes they have made (and what they have learn...

16 years ago, @kathynunezhair bought an existing salon instead of starting her own. We discuss the pros and cons, as well as adding teaching and an extensions brand to her plate. She also shares a hilarious hair horror story that may have been the reason she avoided coloring hair for years at the beginning of her career. This Week's Topics: • Purchasing a salon while 8 months pregnant • Changing t...

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. 16 years ago, @kathynunezhair bought an existing salon instead of starting her own. We discuss the pros and cons, as well as adding teaching and an extensions brand to her plate. She also shares a hilarious hair horror story that may have been the reason...

@kathynunezhair struggled in high school, but found her true talent in hair and never looked back. She shares her experiences that led her here, including her first job as an 18 year old doing hair at JC Penny.  This Week's Topics: • Finding a beauty school program in high school   • First salon job at 18 yrs old at JC Penny Salon – afraid of coloring    • Her first experience in booth rental – le...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @kathynunezhair struggled in high school, but found her true talent in hair and never looked back. She shares her experiences that led her here, including her first job as an 18 year old doing hair at JC Penny.  This Week's T...

Co-Founder of @hairbrained_official Gerard Scarpaci shares his story of leaving behind his salon and educating to build Hairbrained online. We also discuss the rise of digital education, common mistakes in haircutting, and industry changes he has seen post-covid. This Week's Topics: • Dropping out of beauty school and turning to apprenticeship • Moving from behind the chair to full-time educator •...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Co-Founder of @hairbrained_official Gerard Scarpaci shares his story of leaving behind his salon and educating to build Hairbrained online. We also discuss the rise of digital education, common mistakes in haircutting, and in...

We caught up with @presleypoe again to finish our conversation about the realities of running your own traditional salon. We also get into the value of in-person education and her daily mantras for staying focused and successful. This Week's Topics: • Lessons learned operating her own salon • Hiring her partner to manage her salon • The experience of being an independent educator • The value of vi...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We caught up with @presleypoe again to finish our conversation about the realities of running your own traditional salon. We also get into the value of in-person education and her daily mantras for staying focused and success...

CEO of @GlossGenius Danielle Cohen-Shohet literally helped build the technology that assists indie beauty pros, teaching herself computer coding in 6 months to get the app up and running. We get into helpful topics such as scaling up your business and the future of the beauty industry. This Week's Topics: • Started doing makeup while in college for finance • How she came up with the name Gloss Gen...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. CEO of @GlossGenius Danielle Cohen-Shohet literally helped build the technology that assists indie beauty pros, teaching herself computer coding in 6 months to get the app up and running. We get into helpful topics such as sc...

Happy Halloween! We've taken some of the best hair horror stories from our guests and put them together for a spooktacular treat. Listen in.... if you dare! Thanks to the following guests in this episode: @jacobhkhan @heatherchapmanhair @thebenmollinproject @kiyahwright1 @theplatinumgiraffe Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? October's Pod Loot winner won @jamiedanahairstylist 'S...

Mom, Salon Owner, Educator, and CEO of @lacedhairextensions Lacy Gadegaard-West felt a true feeling of confidence when she wore extensions for the first time. This led to a passion for changing women's lives and starting @lacedhairfoundation to uplift those in their fight against hair loss challenges. We discuss it all with Lacy! This Week's Topics: • Getting her start at the Bellagio Las Vegas •...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Mom, Salon Owner, Educator, and CEO of @lacedhairextensions Lacy Gadegaard-West felt a true feeling of confidence when she wore extensions for the first time. This led to a passion for changing women's lives and starting @lac...

Esthetician, Educator, and Beauty Biz Coach @CrystalNgoziCoaching shares with us effective marketing strategies and techniques if you struggle with putting yourself 'out there'. We also discuss pricing - how to stay competitive in your market and raise prices while keeping your clients. Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? October's Pod Loot winner won @jamiedanahairstylist 'Socia...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Esthetician, Educator, and Beauty Biz Coach @CrystalNgoziCoaching shares with us effective marketing strategies and techniques if you struggle with putting yourself 'out there'. We also discuss pricing - how to stay competiti...

We continue with Marquetta this week and get into the details of her business: how she started it and why, her principles that guide her, and the inspiration behind it. We also have our first Hair Horror Story that ended with a trip to the hospital!! This week's topics: • How making her mom's wig fighting cancer started her business • Starting the American Wig Association • Principles of success:...

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with Marquetta this week and get into the details of her business: how she started it and why, her principles that guide her, and the inspiration behind it. We also have our first Hair Horror Story that ended with...