Trendy with Kim Allison

I got my lab results back and I'm sharing everything. In this episode I walk you through my full hormonal panel, what my doctor loved, what she told me to throw out, and exactly what we're adding to my treatment plan going forward. The big takeaway — I'm officially postmenopausal, my estrogen is basically nonexistent, and we have a plan. I'm also showing you what's staying in my supplement routine...

I've been a hairdresser for 30 years and I still wasn't prepared for what menopause did to my hair. In this episode of Kim's Chair I'm getting into everything nobody warned us about. Why your hair gets dry, brittle, and starts thinning. What estrogen actually does for your hair and what happens when she leaves. How follicle miniaturization changes your hair's texture and growth...

I've been dealing with a scalp itch I couldn't explain for a while.. and once I figured out it wasn't dirt, it was inflammation, everything changed. In this episode I'm breaking down what's actually causing that stubborn localized itch, why scratching makes it worse, and the three steps I use to calm it. I also walk you through exactly what I used on my hair tonight — straight...

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, celebrity hairstylist and podcast host Jason Townsend of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser pulls back the curtain on the hair industry like never before. From product diversion scandals and fake marketing narratives to salon culture, toxic workplaces, and being fired as the North American Education Director — Jason holds nothing back. Kim and Jason share a Toni...

Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of every major publication, these two built something the industry had never seen before. And they're not done. In this episode, Ted and Jason get real about what it actually takes to build a lasting career in beaut...

I've been behind the chair for over 30 years, and nobody — not even me — was prepared for this. In this solo episode, I'm getting raw about hair loss, thinning hair after 40, and why losing your hair can feel like losing yourself. If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, or just that moment where you look in the mirror and don't recognize yourself anymore, come sit with me. T...

A hairdresser who can't fix her own hair? Yep, that's me right now. In this solo episode, I'm giving you an unfiltered look at my current hair health journey — the shedding, the breakage, and the Brazilian Blowout mistake I made on myself right before CreatorCon. I'm also opening up about perimenopause and how hormonal changes are affecting my hair (and my clients' hair too). I...

In this episode, Kim sits down with Gerard Scarpaci, co-founder of Hairbrained, one of the most influential platforms in the professional beauty industry. Gerard takes us through his journey from packing boxes in a garment factory to building a global community for hairdressers. They dive into the old school versus new school debate, the culture shift social media has created in the hair industry,...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christine McMillan, founder of Scalp Garden and licensed trichologist, whose path to scalp health is anything but conventional. From military service to an organic pig farm, living among the Maasai tribe in Tanzania, and climbing Kilimanjaro — her life experiences have shaped a deeply holistic approach to hair and scalp care. In this episode Christine bre...

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with salon owner and educator Erin Ray for a candid conversation about the beauty industry, social media, and what it takes to build a career behind the chair that actually lasts. Erin shares pieces of her journey into hairstyling later in life and brings her signature no-nonsense perspective to topics many stylists think about but rarely s...

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Gloria Tabi — author, researcher, and natural hair advocate from Sydney, Australia. Gloria shares her powerful journey of wearing wigs for over 25 years before finally embracing her natural hair and reclaiming her identity. Together, Kim and Gloria discuss hair freedom, cultural conditioning, systemic bias around Black hair, and the de...

TITLE: Why Your Hair Is Thinning After 40 (And What Actually Helps) DESCRIPTION: If you’re over 40 and your hair feels thinner, drier, or just different - you’re not imagining it. In this solo episode, I share what menopause has actually done to my hair at 58: thinning, breakage, gray growth, and density changes - and what I’m doing about it. Here are the supplements and hair products I’m personal...

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Hunter Donia to talk pricing strategy, salon culture, SEO, AI, and what it really takes to build a sustainable beauty business. From emotional pricing and gender-neutral models to client boundaries and long-term trust, this conversation is a real look at how modern stylists can grow, adapt, and thrive in today’s industry. ✨ Hunter Don...

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, special guest Kym Jones aka Tweet joins the conversation to break down the real truths about the hair industry. From rising prices and healthy hair goals to protective styles, scalp care, and social media expectations, the hosts dive into what clients need to understand and what stylists wish more people knew. They talk about why education matters, how c...

In this episode, Kim Allison sits down with master blonding specialist Amy Whitaker to unpack what blonde really looks like in 2026. From the shift away from icy, over-toned hair to the rise of buttercream, teddy bear, and cashmere glow blondes, they explain why healthy, expensive-looking hair is the new standard of luxury. They dive into what clients are Googling, how to navigate the anti-ash con...

In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest and UK hairdresser Joseph I’Anson for a real conversation on salon pricing, client expectations, and being worth what you charge — UK vs US style. We talk luxury hair tools (are they actually worth it?), pro product favorites, education, boundaries, and why respect for the craft matters. Plus, we have some fun with British Slang: Hairdresser Edition a...

In today’s episode, I sit down with New York stylist Amanda Hyson for an honest, no sugarcoating conversation about the real cost of doing hair. We break down price shaming vs price transparency, why pricing models have changed, and what clients do not see behind the chair. Education, tools, product inflation, policies, and physical wear on the body all factor into the price. Amanda shares her jou...

In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity hairstylist Luis Miller for an honest, unfiltered conversation about hair pricing, professionalism, and why the industry is constantly being told we “charge too much.” Together, we break down client entitlement, transparency behind the chair, luxury service standards, and the real cost of education, experience, and expertise. This episode is about respect,...

In this episode, I am joined by Greg Gilmore, colorist, educator, and brand ambassador for Moroccan Oil, for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about the current state of the hair industry. We talk about the growing disconnect between brands and professional stylists, why hair care is making a comeback, the role of social media in shaping fundamentals, and what’s being lost as salon culture...

In this episode, I’m joined by fashion expert Christine Griffith of the MONTE VISTA and Chicago Fashion Vanguard to break down the first red carpets of 2026. Together, we recap standout looks, fashion missteps, and why certain styles worked or didn’t, with me focusing on hair and Christine bringing her designer-level fashion insight. From Danielle Brooks and Odessa A’zion to Jeff Goldblum and Mich...

This episode is just me, myself, and I — walking you through my 7-Day Cortisol Reset and why I felt called to create it. Cortisol is one of those silent hormones we don’t think about until our bodies start whispering… or yelling. As hairdressers especially, we skip meals, skip breaks, and push through more than we should — and it catches up with us. This reset is not a diet, not a detox , just a s...

In this episode of Trendy With Kim Allison, I share my origin story, from changing careers later in life to building a nearly 30 year journey behind the chair. I reflect on entrepreneurship, growth, and what it really takes to succeed in the beauty industry, then answer real questions from stylists in this Ask Kim Anything segment. Along with advice on how long to give a salon before deciding it i...

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and master stylist Martha Howard of Marvelous U Styles - a beauty pro with 30+ years behind the chair and a story packed with lessons for the next generation. Martha shares how hair “found” her at just 11 years old (yes, at a Vidal Sassoon salon in California), what it was like navigating beauty school and early sal...

Today we’re diving into the biggest conversations shaking up the beauty industry right now — no fluff, no tip-toeing. I brought back two of my favorite guests, Jenna Caldwell and Jordan Peña, to unpack everything from viral salon scandals to burnout, broken hair, AI, pricing, and the accountability era we suddenly found ourselves in. We’re covering real stories, real consequences, and real solutio...

[correction: I worked with ASU, but did not teach at ASU! Forgot to correct her in the original recording!] THE SALON AUNTIE SPEAKS: Money, Mindset & Building a Real Career in Beauty w/ Tanisha Morgan In this episode, I sit down with Tanisha Morgan , also known as The Salon Auntie , to talk about the real side of building a stable and successful career in the beauty industry. She shares how sh...