The Hairdresser Strong Show

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

Systems & Scaling Locations | Jannay McIver | Owner, Asili Hair Care Center | www.asilihaircarecenter.com

In this episode, Jannay McIver, Owner of Asili Hair Care Center, breaks down what salon owners need to have in place before scaling to multiple locations. From documentin

Why Cosmetology Schools Are at Risk and What the Industry Needs to Know | Charles Riser JR, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Paul Mitchell Temple Academies (Annapolis & Frederick)

In this episode, Charles Riser Jr., Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Temple Academies in Annapolis and Frederick, breaks down the federal rule changes that could af

Salon Team Building: Recruitment, Leadership, and Retention | Ash Fortis | Stylist & Owner, XO Hair Lab | Director of Education & Global Artistic Development, Sharkfin Shears

In this episode, Ash Fortis, owner of XO Hair Lab and Director of Education at Sharkfin Shears, breaks down what it actually takes to build and retain a strong salon team

Heart-Led Leadership & Hard Decisions: Culture, Resilience, and Rebuilding a Salon Team | Ash Fortis | Stylist & Owner, XO Hair Lab | Director of Education, Sharkfin Shears

In this episode, Ash Fortis, owner of XO Hair Lab and Director of Education at Sharkfin Shears, shares how health challenges, financial pressure, sweat equity, and major

HdS NEWS: Economic Uncertainty + Spending Pullback + Client Behavior + Tech & Market Trends

In this HdS News update, we break down why clients are becoming more selective and how that’s showing up in your chair, your pricing conversations, and your bookings. Fr

From High School Dropout to Industry Leader: Building Salons, Teams, and Opportunity | Scott J Buchanan | President, Intercoiffure America Canada | Multi-location Salon Owner, Scott J Salons

In this episode, Scott J shares how a series of unexpected opportunities, relentless learning, and a willingness to say yes led him from a high school dropout to building

From Toxic to Intentional: Why Clean Beauty Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Better Decisions | Jacquelyn Rodriguez | Founder, The Clean Beauty Biz Coach & Enlightened Styles | Co-Founder & Educational Director, Green Beauty Community

In this episode, Jacquelyn Rodriguez shares how clean beauty went from a personal wake-up call to a more intentional way of running a salon. She walks through the challen

SPECIAL: Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries: Permits, Renovation & Reality | Kimberly Christoph | Salon Owner & Color Specialist | Mane Street Georgetown

Join us for Part 1 of our docuseries with Kimberly Christoph owner of Mane Street Georgetown, as she shares the real-time experience of opening a salon and navigating the