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Interview with Vernon Francois: Vernon Francois is a world-renowned celebrity hairstylist, as well as an artist and educator on the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. He is also the owner of haircare brand, VERNON FRANCOIS Haircare, an award-winning vegan and certified cruelty-free product line. The brand's design elements are centered around ‘intuitive color coding and visual icons’ to simplify the navigation...

SEASON 4!!! Interview with Jim Bower Jim Bower, a 40+ year beauty industry veteran, is a former hairdresser and salon owner who founded the first cloud-based salon software. Today, this visionary technology entrepreneur is the Founder and CEO of SalonInteractive, a platform that’s transforming the beauty industry by combining technology and data. Under Jim’s leadership, SalonInteractive has become...

Sponsored by milk_shake X Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box Interview with Andrew Edwardson Andrew Edwardson is the Global Brand President of Matrix . Matrix is a leading professional brand whose mission is to elevate its users through a unique portfolio of products for all hair types and all humans. Since assuming this role two years ago, Andrew has r...

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...

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Interview with Olivia Boyd-Smith Olivia Boyd-Smith is the founder and director of Par Olive, an Australian beauty brand renowned for its sustainably sourced marine collagen supplements. With a diverse professional background spanning luxury PR, publishing, and law, Olivia gained valuable skills that laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey. Her experience leading marketing for a premium...

Sponsored by Paul Mitchell X Hello Salon Pro https://bit.ly/theteaseshop Interview with Tim Muir Tim Muir is a Film and TV Hair Department Head with more than 7 years of industry experience. His work has been featured on runways and in editorials such as Vogue, Italian Vogue, GQ Italia, People, Cowgirl Magazine, Town & Country and many more. Tim has served as a Hair Department Head on several...

Interview with Jennifer Yen Starting her career as TV villainess on the hit TV show ‘Power Rangers,’ Jennifer Yen faced troubled skin after wearing heavy makeup for 15-hour days on set, under bright lights, performing action scenes. Almost ten years later, after giving birth to her daughter, Jennifer once again developed skin issues ranging from eczema and rosacea to adult acne. During this time,...

Sponsored by Sola Salons https://bit.ly/3UFY5CT Interview with Garrett Markenson A decade ago, industry-leading hairstylist Garrett Markenson had a vision. After years of listening to his clients, he was inspired to transform the haircare industry. REVERIE was the result, born from his desire to challenge the status quo through innovation and artful collaboration. Today, Garrett continues to balan...

Interview with Maggie Hancock Maggie Hancock, or @maggiemh, is a leading luxury hair colorist and the owner of HIR Salon in Arizona. Known for her high-end hair transformations, Maggie is a standout in the beauty industry, especially for her skills in blonding, precision toning, and creating natural, dimensional color. A strong advocate for product innovation, she works closely with brands like Ol...

Interview with Brock Goldberg Brock Goldberg is the Chief Marketing Officer for ERGO Styling Tools, where he leads with passion, care, and a commitment to excellence. Having risen from adversity, Brock embraces extreme ownership in his leadership style, inspiring his team and driving innovation in the hairstyling industry. A dedicated family man, Brock values the importance of connection, bringing...

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...

Sponsored by Sola Salons https://bit.ly/3UFY5CT Interview with Carlos Rojas Carlos Rojas is proof it’s never too late to reinvent yourself! At age 29, Carlos made a bold career change, enrolling in cosmetology school and quickly becoming a leading voice in the hair industry. Known for his educational and comedic hair content on Instagram and TikTok, Carlos inspires hair stylists worldwide with his...

Sponsored by milk_shake https://bit.ly/mlkshkpro Interview with Dr. Juliet Chung Dr. Juliet Chung is the visionary co-founder of T3, the brand renowned for its luxury, high-performance hair tools that make styling faster and healthier. As the muse for T3’s very first product, the Featherweight hair dryer, Julie helped redefine the hair tool market when it launched in 2004, introducing a new standa...

Sponsored by Sola Salons https://bit.ly/3UFY5CT Interview with Cool Benson Cool Benson is a multifaceted talent in Hollywood, known for his diverse roles as a makeup artist, actor, writer, songwriter, producer, cheerleader, performer, and TV dadager. Cool has more than 20 years of industry experience and his eye for detail and ability to create intriguing makeup looks have positioned him as an inn...

Sponsored by Booksy https://bit.ly/BooksyPro Interview with Hirsch Hunty and China Nails Hirsch Hunty, also known as 'Nails by Hirsch' started his career as a nail artist in 2017 in North Carolina, where he sought out his creative potential in the beauty industry. Within seven years, Hirsch has become a highly-skilled nail artist, specializing in luxury nail enhancements & trend-setting nail a...

Sponsored by milk_shake https://bit.ly/mlkshkpro Interview with Elizabeth L. Block Elizabeth L. Block, an art historian, is a Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Dr. Block earned her PhD in art history at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, with a focus on 19th-century American painting. She also holds an MA in Ame...

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 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 educate and inspire push...

Interview with Dr. Jason D. Bloom Dr. Jason D. Bloom is an esteemed, double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s leading medical professionals. As co-founder of Hairapy, he combines his surgical expertise with a passion for addressing hair loss through tailored, clinically proven solutions designed for different skin and scalp types. At his...

Interview with Jordan Yanatos Jordan Yanatos, also known as "Pinup Jordan," is an acclaimed hairstylist celebrated for her expertise in vivid hair color and alternative styles. Jordan has a significant social media following, where she showcases her artistic talents and advocates for the empowerment of hairstylists everywhere​. She is also the owner of Pinup Jordan’s Mermaid Lounge and The Creativ...

Interview with Morgann Hermansen Morgann Hermansen is a 24-year-old master esthetician and acne specialist, originally from Utah and now enjoying life in Florida. After earning her master esthetician license in Utah, she immediately launched her own solo business. Her chemical peel treatments quickly gained popularity on social media, especially TikTok. Known for her acne expertise and unique jour...

Interview with Kim Kimble Kim Kimble is a highly sought-after hairstylist in the beauty world with over 30 years of experience in the industry. With both her mother and grandmother being hairstylists, Kim was exposed at an early age. Although she initially aspired to be a fashion designer, Kim’s path switched when she discovered the artistry and creative potential involved in hairstyling. With lim...

Sponsored by Alterna Haircare https://bit.ly/3MDzo5R https://bit.ly/3Xf3UJs Interview with Brendnetta Ashley Brendnetta Ashley is an esteemed hairstylist, recognized for her expertise in all hair types and bold, creative techniques. Surrounded by family members who were hairdressers, Brednetta seemed destined to pursue this path, with a passion for beauty ingrained in her from a young age. This de...

Sponsored by BELLAMI PROFESSIONAL https://bit.ly/3SrTD9V Use code STYLIST50 for 50% off any ticket Interview with Nicky Clarke Nicky Clarke is a highly acclaimed British hairstylist and brand founder, known for his skills and creativity, which have propelled him to become a sought-after name in the industry. Nicky discovered his talent for hairstyling at a young age. At 16, he seized an opportunit...

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...