The Tease Media

Volume Up by The Tease

Arts EN ↓ 236 episodes

Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen. Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.

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Jul 7, 2026

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The Beauty Industry Has a Copy-Paste Problem with Jerrod Roberts 07.07.2026

Interview with Jerrod Roberts Jerrod Roberts is a celebrity hair stylist and men’s groomer of 20+ years, specializing in women’s and men’s hair cutting and styling. His work can be found on red carpets and in publications such as Vogue, GQ, Interview, ELLE, Hunger, and more, working with a-list talent like Demi Moore, Troye Sivan, Machine Gun Kelly, Hannah Einbinder, and Joaquin Phoenix.   Links:...

The Biggest Lie the Haircare Industry Ever Sold with Dave Richmond 30.06.2026

Interview with Dave Richmond Dave Richmond is an inventor, entrepreneur, and beauty industry innovator with more than 25 years of experience shaping the future of haircare. As a co-inventor of InStyler and the holder of more than 100 patents in the hair tool space, Dave has built a career around developing breakthrough technologies that make styling easier and healthier for consumers. Most recentl...

The Real Reason Stylists Quit (It's Not Lack of Talent) with Katie Brenner 23.06.2026

Sponsored by Denman X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/denmanpro/ Interview with Katie Brenner Katie Brenner is a 20-year globally recognized stylist blending together technical mastery and modern artistry in the haircare space, and I’d love to see if you’d be interested in interviewing her for an episode of Volume Up by The Tease? Based in Denver, CO, Katie specializes in doing lived-in,...

Why Most Beauty Founders Ignore the One Person They Should Be Listening To With Annabel Hay 16.06.2026

Interview with Annabel Hay Annabel Hay is the Founder and CEO of CLUTCH Glue. After a flimsy piece of fashion tape caused her most embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at a nightclub back in 2017, Annabel dedicated the next four years of her life inventing and globally patenting the world’s first glue alternative. to fashion tape.  After finding virality almost instantly, CLUTCH quickly became an int...

The Curly Hair Conversation the Industry Avoided for Years with Dusty Schlabach 09.06.2026

Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=ultimate%20color https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-045322.html# https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-045043.html   Interview with Dusty Schlabach Dusty Schlabach, is a 20-year stylist empowering both curl specialists and the global curly hai...

The Truth About Scalp Health Most Stylists Still Miss: Meet Zenergy with Jared Reynolds 02.06.2026

Sponsored by Zenagen https://www.instagram.com/zenagenhair/ https://pro.zenagen.com/ Interview with Jared Reynolds Jared Reynolds is a biochemist, molecular biologist, and founder of Zenagen, a professional scalp-focused haircare brand trusted in more than 30,000 salons worldwide. Driven by a passion for bridging science and beauty, Jared developed Zenagen to bring advanced cosmetic chemistry, sca...

Beauty at Full Throttle: Racing Beyond the Boys Club with Shay Hoelscher 26.05.2026

Sponsored by Blacklight Blonde Science https://blacklightblondescience.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor-mQtvOkVGYeXl48cyxurkTC5BGf6qtzG4M2oPNamFy4DdseW7   Interview with Shay Hoelscher Shay Hoelscher, a 37-year veteran of the Professional Beauty Industry, has built an impressive career in senior leadership positions with several multinational beauty brands, including Sebastian International, The Wella Corp, N...

Naeemah Lafond Didn’t Build Just Another Hair Show 19.05.2026

Interview with Naeemah Lafond Naeemah Lafond is a New York City-based editorial hair stylist. Born in Brooklyn and of Haitian background, she is recognized internationally for creating iconic statement looks for fashion runways, global ad campaigns, and editorial stories. LaFond is most known for her technical range in delivering everything from effortless looks to sculpted artwork, and for her ve...

The Most Expensive Lesson I Ever Learned in the Beauty Industry with Shelley Hancock 12.05.2026

Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/smoothfiller  https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex    Interview with Shelley Hancock Shelley Hancock is a 37-year veteran in the esthetic industry and has been supporting thousands of estheticians since 2015. She earned her esthetic license in September of 1988 and immediately began working...

How Hairstylists Can Make Money Beyond the Chair with Barry Shaich 05.05.2026

Interview with Barry Shaich Barry Shaich is a driven, hands-on leader who builds brands and motivates teams to outperform. He has led sales and marketing for powerhouse names like American Crew, KMS, and Graham Webb. Barry founded Woody’s Quality Grooming and grew it from concept to acquisition. As founder of Egg Beauty Labs, He has helped brands scale with purpose through smart distribution, infl...

Prevention Is Power: Guiding the Next Generation of Skincare with Dr. Angela Casey 28.04.2026

Sponsored by Arachne  https://www.instagram.com/arachne_hairtools/ https://www.arachne.com/ https://www.arachne.com/products/catch-a-case-stackable-storage-case-in-cloudstone   Interview with Dr. Angela Casey Dr. Angela Sanfilippo Casey is a double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon who’s not just treating damage, but working to prevent it before it starts. Based in Columbus, Oh...

The Industry Lied: What It Really Takes to Make It in Beauty with Sarai Martinez 21.04.2026

Sponsored by Alter Ego Italy X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/alteregoitalynorthamerica/ https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box   Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex   Interview with Sarai Martinez Sarai Martinez is a celebrity hair stylist and makeup artist with over 20 years of experience, servin...

Rumor Has It...... KEVIN.MURPHY Edition with Sarah Lund and Rocky Rumpel 14.04.2026

Sponsored by KEVIN.MURPHY https://www.instagram.com/kevin.murphy/   https://www.instagram.com/kevin.murphy.education/   https://kevinmurphy.com.au/us/en/pro/   Sponsored by Arachne https://www.arachne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/arachne_hairtools/ https://www.arachne.com/products/catch-a-case-stackable-storage-case-in-cloudstone   Interview with Sarah Lund Sarah Lund is a dedicated hairdresser...

Students Run the Future And Denman Is Ready To Keep Up with Tyler Kelbert 07.04.2026

Sponsored by Denman Professional https://www.instagram.com/denmanpro/ https://www.instagram.com/denmanbrush/ https://denmanbrushus.com/pages/professionals   Sponsored by Function of Vex https://f-vex.com/   Interview with Tyler Kelbert Tyler Kelbert is a multi-award-winning hairstylist with 13 years of experience and is widely recognized as a leading expert in haircutting, social media, and tool e...

The Real Reason Nail Techs Are Undervalued (And How This Brand Is Changing It) with Nicole Tran and Michael Lam 31.03.2026

Sponsored by Function of Vex https://f-vex.com/   Interview with Nicole Tran and Michael Lam NICOLE TRAN — Creative Director & Co-Founder Nicole Tran started as a self-taught nail artist studying Korean and Japanese artists on loop, chasing a feeling the industry hadn't given her yet. She earned her license, built a career, and hit every milestone the industry had to offer. And then she built...

Clean Beauty Is The Next Gold Rush And Stylists Are First In Line with Jeffery Orrell 24.03.2026

Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro x Rule Breaker Awards (Davines and Denman) https://davinespro.com/en/us https://denmanbrushus.com/pages/professionals https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqLGtZlevfpb4DD_cHumCRR8B1_NY_gUej6yS_nR7ScJ-yIg/viewform Interview with Jeffery Orrell Jeffery Orrell is a se...

Shape Your World - Sebastian Student Competition: Finishing Touches with Marylle Koken 17.03.2026

Sponsored by the Sebastian Student Competition in partnership with Wella Education https://wellaed.com/competitions   https://www.instagram.com/wellaeducation/   Interview with Marylle Koken   Born and raised in Holland and then schooled in France, Marylle Koken was only 19 when she came to Los Angeles. As the daughter of a hairdresser, her passion drove her to be the best. She quickly rose to pro...

Tools Don’t Make Great Hair, Great Stylists Do with Nick Arrojo 10.03.2026

Sponsored by Wella Professional wella.professionalstore.com   Sponsored by Covet Labs by Covet and Mane covetlabs.shop Interview with Nick Arrojo With over thirty years in the industry, Nick Arrojo is a modern icon of hairdressing. He’s known worldwide for his pioneering razor-cutting technique—a precision-based approach that creates fashion-forward, beautiful, and wearable hair while giving styli...

Shape Your World - Sebastian Student Competition: Perfecting The Shot with Anthony Cole 03.03.2026

Sponsored by the Sebastian Student Competition in partnership with Wella Education https://wellaed.com/competitions   https://www.instagram.com/wellaeducation/ Interview with Anthony Cole Anthony Cole is the newest Global Ambassador for Sebastian Professional! An artist with a rich history of educating, inspiring, and creating some of Sebastian's most iconic looks. Sebastian Professional is excite...

Why Your Salon Should Care About What Goes Down the Drain with Davines North America Color Ambassador Jill Buck 24.02.2026

Sponsored by Davines https://www.instagram.com/davinespro/ https://www.instagram.com/davinesnorthamerica/ https://us.davines.com/ Sponsored by Top of The Crop X The Tease https://thetease.shop/pages/the-fresh-crop   https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://www.instagram.com/avedaartists/ https://www.instagram.com/gooddyeyoung/ https://www.instagram.com/arachne_hairto...

Shape Your World - Sebastian Student Competition: Kickstart Your Entry with Omar Antonio 17.02.2026

Sponsored by the Sebastian Student Competition in partnership with Wella Education https://wellaed.com/competitions   https://www.instagram.com/wellaeducation/ Interview with Omar Antonio Sebastian International artist Omar Antonio has been a Sebastian educator and platform artist for 19 years!! A specialist in all categories, Hair Cut, Hair styling & Editorial Styling. But his true love of ha...

The Truth About Hair Education No One Told You In Cosmetology School with Jessee Skittrall and Xavier Polo 10.02.2026

Interview with Jessee Skittrall and Xavier Polo Jessee Skittrall is the Executive Director of the Board Certified Hair Colorists (BCH) and Founder of Synergy Apprenticeship Systems / Atarashii Apprentice Program. With decades of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner, he works to elevate professional standards, advance hair color certification, and create structured, “earn‑while‑you‑learn” pa...

Stop Waiting To Feel Ready, It’s Time To Bet On Yourself with Claudia Patino 03.02.2026

Sponsored by Davines https://davinespro.com/en/us Sponsored by Wella Professional Koleston Perfect https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-M-813107.html   Interview with Claudia Patino   Claudia Patino is a recent beauty school graduate from Ogle School. She has  a deep passion for all things beauty. After having a whole career in cyber security, Claudia needed a change and decided to restart her care...

A Tease Talks Series: Why Most Stylists Fail At Business (Even If They’re Amazing At Hair) with Liz McKeon 29.01.2026

Are you overwhelmed by building your business but determined to make it work at whatever cost? Welcome to Tease Talks. This, once-a-month digital media series is focused on providing business-centered bite-sized pieces of content for those in the beauty industry. Working to connect with hair stylists, aestheticians, makeup artists, massage therapists and salon owners from around the world to educa...

Emma Stone, Bugonia, and the Ultimate Hairstylist Trust Fall with Torsten Witte 27.01.2026

Interview with Torsten Witte   Torsten Witte known for his work in Bugonia, LA LA Land and Little Miss Sunshine got his start as a hair and make-up artist in Germany working in print and commercials until he decided to move into high-fashion, where owned his craft on the couture runways of Paris, Spain and New York. Torsten books numerous types of jobs ranging from celebrity personal appearances a...

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