The Hairdresser Strong Show

From School to Salon to Brand Educator: How Social Media Shapes Career Expectations | Jessica (Jess) Udovich | Stylist at Salon Blonde | VoMor Extension Educator

In this episode, Jessica (Jess) Udovich, Stylist at Salon Blonde and VoMor Extension Educator, shares her journey from cosmetology school to working in a commission salon

The Business Behind the Suite: What Successful Independents Do Differently | Kelly McCarthy-Westbrook | Vice President of Member Development | My Salon Suite

In this episode, Kelly McCarthy-Westbrook, Vice President of Member Development at My Salon Suite, joins us for a practical conversation about what actually separates suc

Color With Purpose: From Technique to Artistic Intention | Brooke LeMasters | 2026 NAHA Haircolor Winner | Hair colorist, Educator, and Salon Owner of Bombshell Hair Studio

In this episode, Brooke LeMasters, 2026 NAHA Haircolor Winner, hair colorist, educator, and salon owner of Bombshell Hair Studio, joins us to talk about intentional artis

[Special Event Promo] From Formula to Form: Smarter Technique, Stronger Artistry | Taylor Jameson | Sassoon-Trained Cutting Educator, Platform Artist + Razor Specialist and Lisa Houck | Salon Owner, Master Cosmetologist + Color Educator

In this episode, Taylor Jameson, Sassoon-trained educator, platform artist, and mentor, and Lisa Houck, salon owner, master cosmetologist, and educator, talk about why fo

Building Beyond the Platform: Community, Collaboration, and Coil Confidential | Jamal Edmonds | Owner of JE Parlour + Educator & Texture Expert and Yene Damtew | Stylist, Hair Loss Specialist + Founder & Owner of Aesthetics Salon

In this episode, Yene Damtew and Jamal Edmonds talk about what it really takes to build a platform with substance, from showing up professionally and maintaining authenti

From Corporate Beauty to Product Founder: Building a Science-Backed Haircare Brand | Nathan Puksta | Founder & CEO of Filament Sciences

In this episode, Nathan Puksta, Founder & CEO of Filament Sciences, shares how he went from corporate beauty at L’Oréal to becoming a licensed beauty professional, entrep

[Special Event Promo] Science Over Trends: Building Client Trust Through CURLtelligence™ | Stacey Solum Prescott | Curl Scientist, Educator, Author, CURLtelligence™ | Salon Owner, Beautifully You Salon + Hair Lab

Are trends helping or hurting curls? In this episode of the Hairdresser Strong Show, we spoke with Stacey Prescott, curl scientist, educator, master cosmetologist, salon

The Voice of a Hairdresser: Branding, Curating a Clientele, and Stepping Out of the Box | Ricky Hodge | Celebrity Hairstylist

In this episode, Ricky Hodge, celebrity hairstylist, educator, content creator, and 19-year industry veteran, shares his perspective on what it really means to stand out

From Hairdresser to Tech Founder: Building Wellness, Community, and The Vitality Project | Elizabeth Faye | Hairdresser & Founder of The Vitality Project & Hair Love University | Industry Wellness Thought Leader + Global Speaker

In this episode, Elizabeth Faye, shares how she went from finding her way into the beauty industry as a teenager to building community, education, and wellness platforms

How to Step Away From Behind the Chair and Run Your Salon Remotely: Systems, Team, and Salon Ownership | Demetrios Bafitis | Stylist, Barber, Multi-location Salon Owner | Bella Bethesda & Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa

In this episode, Demetrios Bafitis, stylist, barber, and multi-location salon owner of Bella Bethesda and Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa, shares how he went from working seven

Building Grooming Lounge and Sustaining a Men’s Grooming Brand | Mike Gilman | CEO & Founder | Grooming Lounge

In this episode, Mike Gilman, CEO & Founder of Grooming Lounge, shares the story behind building one of the early men’s grooming destinations and sustaining the brand for

From 1 Salon to 9: Filipe Santos on Growth, Leadership, and Execution | Filipe Santos | CEO, Chop Enterprises | 9 Salons NYC/NJ/MIA

In this episode, Filipe Santos (@chop_safil), CEO of Chop Enterprises, shares how he went from tattoo artist and union carpenter to building a multi-location salon compan

Booked Isn't Enough: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Business | Chrystal Graves | Founder & CEO | LiQUiD

You can be booked, busy, and making money, and still not understand what is actually happening inside your business. In this episode, Chrystal Graves, Founder & CEO of L

Build a Team That Stays | Eva DuPont | Director of Business Development | Infiniti HR

You can care deeply about your team and still be missing the structure that helps them stay. That is the part a lot of salon/shop owners feel, but do not always know how

Stop Posting & Hoping | Zach Zinober | Social Media Advisor | Crystal Hook Media

We spoke with Zach Zinober, Social Media Advisor at Crystal Hook Media, about what it really means to stop posting and hoping and start building a social media system tha

Mindfulness for Busy Beauty Pros | Wafaya Abdallah | Owner, Mindful Meditation Teacher, Certified Life Coach | Oasis Curl Salon

🌿As beauty pros, we spend our days listening, creating, problem-solving, holding space, managing energy, and helping other people feel better. But without tools to regula

Turn Time into Growth | Mireya Villarreal | Founder, From Chair to Boss™ & Pink Pewter

You can be busy all day and still feel like nothing is really growing. That is the part a lot of beauty pros feel, but do not always know how to name. In this episode, M

Building Your Investment Plan as a Beauty Pro | Nicole C. Carson, CFP®, MBA | Founder & Financial Planner | 2nd Story Wealth Planners

You do not need to be rich to start investing. But you do need a plan. In this episode, Nicole Carson, CFP®, MBA and founder of 2nd Story Wealth Planners, breaks down ho

Retention, Loyalty, and the Client Experience | Jozlyn Miller | Manager of Education & Industry Expert | Boulevard

In this episode, Jozlyn Miller, Manager of Education and Industry Expert at Boulevard, breaks down why retention may be one of the most profitable growth strategies beaut

Missed Messages, Missed Money: How Communication Gaps Cost You Clients | Shawna Murphy | Founder, Style Smart VA | Hairstylist & Educator

In this episode, Shawna Murphy, Founder of Style Smart VA, breaks down one of the easiest ways beauty professionals lose money without realizing it: missed or unmanaged c