Trendy with Kim Allison

Deciding whether to keep the sign-off the earlier request used Welcome back to the red folder, Trendy Tribe! If you’ve been scrolling TikTok and seeing clients crying in their cars over a bad haircut, with the “what I asked for vs. what I got” videos, we need to talk. As a hairstylist of 30 years, I’m team hairdresser all the way, but two things can be true at the same time. I’m breaking down insp...

Welcome back to the yellow folder, Trendy Tribe! The comment section has been busy, and today I’m answering the big question: are Black hairstylists really unprofessional? I’m a 30-year stylist, and I’m breaking down the comments about stylist training, business skills, accountability, and professionalism in the hair industry, plus the stylist pricing debate that keeps coming up, from salon pricin...

Welcome back to the orange folder, Trendy Tribe! Halloween is all fun and games until you wake up on November 1st with color spray, glitter, and hairspray stuck in your hair. I’ve been a hairdresser for 30 years, so consider this your pregame show for Halloween hair. I’m breaking down what temporary hair color, chalk, gels, glitter, wax sticks, and strong hold hairspray are really going to do to y...

Welcome back to the orange folder, Trendy Tribe! Picture this: your client walks into your salon, takes one look at your Halloween decor, and calls it demonic. Yep, that happened to me! 🎃 Is Halloween decor harmless fun, or is it really that deep? I’m unpacking the great Halloween debate from the salon chair, plus how much Americans are spending on Halloween this year on costumes, decor, candy, a...

Welcome to Salon Stories, Trendy Tribe! The internet is in a full-blown debate over independent stylists vs. corporate salons, and as a hairdresser of 29 years, I had to sound off. From the “Instagram stylist” label to Ulta, Sephora, and JCPenney vs. your independent stylist, I’m talking salon pricing, silk press prices, commission splits, salon overhead, and why clients really pay for the person,...

Welcome back, Trendy Tribe! Today I’m sitting down with hairdresser Erika Starr, the woman I trust with my hair’s life (she cut me back into my pixie, and I love it). With more than ten years behind the chair in Atlanta and now Phoenix, Erika does it all, from pixie cuts and silk presses to color, braids, and natural hair. We’re talking her journey, old school vs. new school hairstyling, and what’...

Welcome back, Trendy Tribe! Hairdressers, this one’s for you! We’re diving into two folders today, salon stories and beauty culture, to talk fall hair trends 2026 and what your clients will be bringing in for inspiration. From pixie cuts and French bobs to shaggy layers and face-framing, we’re officially in our soft era, and I’m sharing the haircuts, styling techniques, and skills you’ll want to s...

Welcome back to the red folder, Trendy Tribe! This week’s showerhead filter deep dive has a follow-up. I took the hard water test, and the results made my decision for me. Here’s what I’m doing about hard water, calcium and magnesium buildup, and my hair and skin, and which shower filter I’m still buying. Hit that subscribe button if you’re watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you str...

Welcome back to the red folder, Trendy Tribe! We’re continuing our shower filter series, and I thought we’d finally get to go shopping, but first we’re digging into the six showerheads featured in NewBeauty, from a $49 budget pick to a $599 red light splurge. I’m unpacking what’s actually backed by independent NSF/ANSI 177 testing, what’s just marketing, and why a shower filter can’t fix hard wate...

What's REALLY Coming Out of Your Showerhead? Have you ever stopped to think about what's actually in the water coming out of your showerhead? I hadn't given it much thought either, until an article about filtered showerheads sent me down a rabbit hole! We're pulling out the RED folder — Beauty Culture — to talk chlorine, chloramine, hard water, minerals, and metals, and what they m...

Welcome back to the red folder, Trendy Tribe! Before we spend our hard-earned money, do we actually need a filter showerhead for healthier hair, or is it all just marketing hype? I'm doing the dirty work for you, unpacking hard water, chlorine, and what’s really coming through our water pipes so you can stop buying stuff you don’t need. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube,...

Welcome back to Trendy with Kim Allison, you guys! Today I am sitting down with my longtime client turned fellow hairdresser, Leesha Wynn, to talk about her incredible story of starting over and pivoting into cosmetology at 50. We are getting into everything from her early days sitting in my chair with that iconic pixie cut to transitioning out of corporate, navigating beauty school, and building...

Welcome to the yellow folder for a brand new salon stories episode! Today we are challenging the arbitrary timelines society puts on our careers and retirement. If you have ever felt too old to start something new, I am here to remind you that it is never too late to be a beginner. Plus, wait until you hear my conversation this Wednesday with Lisa, who jumped into hairdressing at 50! Hit that subs...

Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, you guys! We are opening up the blue folder today for some life lessons and a little reintroduction of where this show is heading. If you are a working hairdresser who knows that surviving behind the chair is about so much more than just doing hair—we are talking burnout, setting boundaries, raising your prices, and the daily reality of runnin...

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling the mystery of disappearing hair color and training your eye to figure out why your gray hair seems to return so fast. We are breaking down how to tell the difference between rapid new growth and an actual coverage issue, the truth about using root concealers, and how to properly assess your roots so you...

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, you guys! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating questions I get asked behind the chair: why does it look like your gray hair is already back just two weeks after a color service? We are exploring the illusion of color contrast, how to do a quick "mirror test" on your strands, and whether your fast-growing roots are a s...

Welcome back to Trendy with Kim Allison! Following our interview with Derrick Brown, founder of Sublime AI, we’re unpacking the real impact of AI receptionists in the salon industry. From eliminating late-night client texts and protecting your boundaries to looking at the true ROI, can an AI receptionist save your time without sacrificing human connection? Let's talk about it! Exclusive Offer...

Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison! Today I am sitting down with Derrick Brown, tech entrepreneur and founder of Sublime AI, to break down what artificial intelligence can actually do for stylists, suite owners, and salon managers. From battling late-night client messages to losing thousands in missed calls, running a salon behind the chair can lead to burnout. Derrick shares th...

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling a massive debate: AI in the salon. Are robots replacing hairstylists, or is an AI receptionist the ultimate salon business tool? I am breaking down the fears of losing the human touch behind the chair, what happens when you are too busy to answer the phone, and teasing our big Wednesday interview about a...

Welcome to the Under the Sink challenge, Trendy Tribe! Today we are raiding your bathroom cabinets to audit all those unused hair products and uncover just how much wasted money is sitting under your sink. Drop a comment with your total product count, your estimated cost, and the oldest product you found living under there! Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate...

Welcome to the red folder! Today we are diving into beauty culture to help you finally find the right hair products for your routine. I am breaking down 6 essential takeaways (plus a bonus tip at the end!) on what to look for on the shelves and the hidden things secretly ruining your hair without you even realizing it. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and r...

Is your hair product not working, or are you expecting it to do a job it was never designed to do? As a hairdresser with nearly 30 years behind the chair, I’ve seen clients -and even hairdressers - give up on perfectly good hair products because we didn’t think they worked on the hair. In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 things to check before you blame the product. We’re talking about choosing t...

I know, I know, I've been talking your ear off with this all week. But to cap the week off, we're tackling the six-figure stylist illusion! It is time to stop stressing over massive salon revenue claims and start focusing on your business overhead, actual profit, and what you are genuinely keeping in your pocket behind the chair. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please...

Welcome back to the green folder, Trendy Tribe! Today we are getting real about what happens when a hairstylist finally starts making real money. I am all for celebrating your success, but there is a massive difference between faking the flex with cheap designer dupes and actually building long-term wealth. We are talking about why success should never turn into arrogance, the dangers of letting y...

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling the massive debate over hairstylist prices and why seeing a hairdresser succeed triggers so many people. I am breaking down the true cost of doing business behind the chair, from expensive hair education to hidden salon expenses, and why everyone needs to stop counting other people's money. Hit that subsc...