The Modern Hairstylist ™ Podcast

Automation can truly transform your business. For me personally, it has allowed me to streamline and create more efficient systems that have allowed my business to grow exponentially. This episode is all about what you CAN delegate to technology as a beauty industry professional. Grab free resources here! Let's connect on Instagram!

Communication is so important in our service based industry. But sometimes, communication does not come easy when you have to firmly address a situation. There are so many beautiful, strategic ways to keep your boundaries without compromising your business or customer service. Grab some free resources here!  Let's connect on Instagram!

Boundaries are the foundational support to help keep longevity in your career. It's so important to know that there are different kinds of boundaries, and knowing how to best utilize them is the secret weapon in your business. Let's talk about the 3 kinds of boundaries you need to identify for your business.   Grab free resources here! Looking for a new booking system? Get the tea about...

Your policies are in place to protect you and your clients. So does that mean that running a client's card for a cancellation fee is mandatory for everyone and every case? Let's break down your cancellation fee policy in this episode. Grab free resources here! Looking for a new booking system? Find the best one for you here. Let's connect on Instagram!

A great website framework is the very beginning of your clients' experience. Is your website fully optimized to attract, guide, and convert visiting clients? Let's talk all about optimizing your website for ideal client conversions. Grab free resources here! Looking for a new booking system? Find the best one for you here. Let's connect on Instagram!

I know that discontinuing pre-booking is a hot topic in our industry right now. Although this may be the best route for one stylist, it does not mean that it is the best route for you. Not having pre-booking is ideal for you if you have the right structures and practices in your business right now . Tune into this episode and we can go into heavy detail into exactly what you need to know if you&ap...

Choosing a booking system can be really hard - but it doesn't have to be. When you understand what your priorities are when looking for one and you can see all of the pros and cons laid out in front of you - it can really help to make the process easier. That's why in this episode Hunter breaks down the top 3 booking softwares inside and out - AND we've created a FREE guide for you...

Online booking definitely streamlines and automates a major part of your business behind the chair. But what if we can take it a few steps further? Find out how to strengthen your boundaries and systems, through your online booking system, to best serve yourself and your clients. Thinking about using Square for your business? Click HERE for free processing on $1,000 in sales in your first 180 days...

In these times, consumer behavior will change. But with all the right research and adaptation, your business won't have to suffer. Come chat with me about how you'll be adapting to the economic shift.  Grab a free resource here! Let's connect on Instagram!

Branding is a strong fundamental in your business that will lay the foundation to your marketing strategies.  So do you feel that you're communicating your values, beliefs, and specialties in your brand? Are you effectively speaking to your target audience? Come chat with Jodie Brown and I and find out! Check out more of what Jodie offers here! Connect with Jodie on Instagram Grab a free reso...

The journey from transitioning behind the chair to the world of education started with a lot of anxiety, imposter syndrome, and fears. You may be feeling the same if you're looking to start as an educator, change your niche, or make any kind of big shifts in your career from a hairstylist. In this episode, I'm walking you through how I overcame the emotional hurdles and the TRUTH about w...

One pricing structure may be the best for one hairstylist, but not the best for you.  In this episode, I'm breaking down the what, when, and why for choosing between a la Carte vs. Hourly vs. Session Pricing.  Let's connect on Instagram!

Have you ever questioned the business methods you're learning about now as a hairstylist versus your bosses or previous teachers who have taught you a very different message?  The resources we have now are definitely worlds apart from the booking systems or marketing tactics that beauty industry professionals learned 20, 10, or even 5 years ago.  The differing standards and techniques now can...

At a certain point in your business, you're going to need an extra set of hands to continue growing. As beauty industry entrepreneurs, we are so used to running every aspect of our business on our own. You may not even know if any part of your salon can be run by anyone else. In this episode, I'm speaking to the what, why, when, and how to hire a virtual assistant as a hairstylist. Take...

After years of working in a team based salon, going independent as a hairstylist was something that was lingering on my mind for sometime. About 6 years into my career, I made the big decision to go solo. I am grateful for all my experiences, but being aware of a few further details could have elevated my transition. If you're looking to go independent soon, join me to chat about 5 crucial el...

With the constant controversies in today's current events, it is very likely that the news has been impacting you and your clients. Our relationships with our clients opens up the avenue that these current events will likely come up in their sessions. When this happens, it's important to know how to address it. Grab free resources here! Let's connect on Instagram!

Niching down as a hairstylist is something that is definitely optional, but can be is impactful. It's an important factor in creating longevity and maintaining passion in your business. If this process has always felt impossible or overwhelming for you, please join Ebony and I in this episode as we talk all about niching down. Check out Ebony's resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Whether you're looking for growth in technical skills, business tactics, or just in your network, in-person industry events can be very beneficial. In this episode, I'm sharing all my tips and tricks on how I optimize my experience and allow myself to feel community when attending beauty industry functions. Grab some free resources here! Let's connect on Instagram!

Before going independent, about the first six years of my career as a hairstylist was spent in team-based salons. I am so grateful for my start there and have taken away so many key elements that shaped me as a hairstylist and business owner today. In this episode, I'm taking you through my journey in team-based salons and all the beautiful lessons I got to take with me. Grab some free resour...

I came into the hair industry at a very young age, and I can't wait to share the start of my journey with you! Get personal with me with the how and why of how I started my path as a hairstylist. Download Free Resources Here! Let's connect on Instagram!

In this episode, we’ll be kicking off pride month with talking all about what LGBTQ+ inclusivity looks like in a salon space - and the tea on Genderless Pricing. Along the episode, I mention amazing people that I have directly worked with to continue to be educated and actionable in my business. Here are their resources below, please feel welcome to learn more about them - Chrystal L: Instagram -...

Burnout is something that is so prevalent, yet also overlooked in the beauty industry. As hairstylists, your career requires you to be present in so many capacities. Your emotional and physical investments are stretched to full limits at times. Do you have any processes that currently help you identify when burnout has reached you? Better yet, do you know how to prevent burnout before it settles i...

As hairstylists, we are all well aware that doing hair is not our only job, but that is the only part that requires us to show up and be present.  So what about the other parts of your business?  When no one is counting on you to physically be present in your admin work, marketing work, and so on, how do you get yourself to show up for these tasks?  As I scaled my business, the tasks grew bigger a...

As hairstylists, our perception of ourselves can be a huge part of our performance behind the chair.  For mental health awareness month, I’m getting personal and vulnerable as I share my experience of having ADHD in the beauty industry.  My ADHD has greatly affected my entire life in my thoughts, actions, and feelings.  It has brought positives and negatives in my life, and with a lot of self-work...

Speaking Grief is a very special project to me as it has helped me expand my capacity to show up better for my clients, family and friends. Our clients are human beings who experience different hardships every day which often times can put us in an awkward, yet impactful spot. Kristen and Lindsey are joining me in this episode, as we navigate the different methods for being more grief-aware for ou...