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If I could go back and give my younger self one piece of advice as a brand-new bridal hairstylist… okay, maybe ten 😅

In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned after years in the bridal industry—from the mistakes that cost me money, to the decisions that completely changed my business.

We'll talk about why learning the admin side of your business is just as important as learning new hairstyles, why watching tutorials isn't enough (you actually have to practice!), when it's worth investing in branding, why undercharging is practically a rite of passage, and the mindset shifts that helped me grow into the stylist and business owner I am today.

Whether you're in your first wedding season or you've been styling for years, I hope this episode helps you avoid a few headaches—and reminds you that every successful stylist started exactly where you are.

If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps more bridal hairstylists discover the show! 🤍

Have you ever looked at a booking and thought…

"I'm giving up my entire long weekend for the exact same amount of money?"

Or found yourself setting an alarm for 3:00am because a bride wanted an extra-early start… only to earn exactly what you would have made for a regular 7:30am booking?

If so, this episode is for you.

Today I'm sharing the three pricing add-ons that have made the biggest impact in my bridal business—not just by increasing my average booking value, but by helping me create healthier boundaries and actually enjoy wedding season more.

Inside this episode, we'll cover:

• ​Why every bridal hairstylist should have an Early Start Fee (and how to choose your cutoff time).
• ​Why I charge a Holiday Weekend Surcharge—and why I believe every day of a long weekend counts.
• ​The invisible 1–2 hours of admin work you need to include when calculating your bridal pricing.

The truth is, not every wedding asks the same amount from you. Some bookings require bigger sacrifices, more planning, and more inconvenience—and your pricing should reflect that.

🎁 Free Download

I've created a free guide with my favourite bridal add-on charges, suggested fee ranges, and examples of exactly how I write these charges into my contract so clients know what to expect from day one.

Download it here: https://www.thebridalhairclub.com/opt-in-6d8bf47a-0efb-452d-b16c-dc4db4e4745a

If this episode helped you, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating or review—it helps more bridal hairstylists discover the podcast and build businesses that feel profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable.

See you next week! 🤍

After a four-month break, Kira is back with a deep dive into extension rentals — one of the most profitable, client-loved add-ons a bridal stylist can offer. In this episode, she covers why rentals elevate a bride's look (fuller, longer-lasting styles with more versatility), how to start small and build inventory gradually, which suppliers to trust, how to price rentals for real profit, and the legal boxes to check before you launch.

Whether you're brand new to extensions or looking to refine your current offering, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to turn rentals into a reliable revenue stream.

In this episode:

• Why extension rentals boost bride confidence and satisfaction
• How to start small and scale your inventory without overspending
• Pricing rentals for profitability
• Trusted suppliers and must-have shades to stock first
• Legal considerations before offering rentals

Resources mentioned:
@bfbhair
@bombayhair
@saltandpinehairextensions
@philocalyhair

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Connect with Kira + The Bridal Hair Club on Instagram:
@parla.hair and @thebridalhairclub

Sorry for keeping you hanging the last couple weeks 😅 — but this one’s worth the wait.

In this episode, we’re talking about imposter syndrome. The kind that shows up right before a wedding morning. The kind that whispers you’re not good enough… that you’re doing something wrong… that everyone else has it figured out except you.

Because the goal isn’t to never feel it again.

The goal is to recognize it faster… protect your peace… and snap yourself out of the spiral before it starts running the show.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• How to recognize when imposter syndrome is creeping in (and where it’s usually coming from — chances are, it’s social media 👀)
• How to check in with where you actually are mentally when those thoughts show up
• Simple boundaries that protect your confidence and your energy
• What to do in the moment so you can shift out of the spiral faster

Because once you can spot it, it stops feeling so personal… and starts feeling manageable.

We’re going deeper into practical strategies inside this month’s Club Call in The Bridal Hair Club. If you want more confidence behind the chair and more clarity in your business decisions, this is exactly where we’re continuing the conversation.

Join here:https://www.thebridalhairclub.com/

BONUS: Sign up for an annual membership before May 4 and you’ll get access to the final class of the Totally Average Hair Tour Virtual Class included for free (a $197 value) 🎉

Everyone sees the wedding mornings, the reels, and the finished styles… but none of that works without what’s happening behind the scenes. And spoiler alert: NO ONE HAS IT ALL FIGURED OUT!

In this episode, I’m opening up the full operations side of my business — both my bridal hairstyling company and my education platform — and walking you through the exact systems, programs, and support that keep everything from completely falling apart.

If you’ve ever thought:
“HOW are people running weddings and an online business at the same time?”
…this is the episode.

You don’t need to be more talented.
You need better infrastructure.

Inside, I break down:

• the CRM that runs my inquiries, invoices, and contracts

• how I manage client communication without constant back-and-forth emails

• the platform I use to host my membership and online education

• what support roles actually changed my stress levels

• the systems that let me step away from my phone without panicking

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Get 20% off your first month or year of Dubsado:
https://dubsado.com/?c=parla20
Use code PARLA20 at checkout

Thinking about hosting your own online education? Start with Kajabi:
https://app.kajabi.com/r/H6CmW62c

And if you want to learn my styling workflow in real life, tickets for the Totally Average Hair Tour are still available (including the virtual option):
https://www.thebridalhairclub.com/the-totally-average-hair-tour

I hope this episode gives you relief — because the goal isn’t to work harder.
It’s to stop relying on memory and start relying on systems.

This week I’m doing something a little different.

I’m walking you through my styling flow — the mental roadmap I run every single time someone sits in my chair. Not the hairstyle itself… the decisions behind it.

Because honestly? Most stylists don’t struggle with ability.
They struggle with order of operations.

In this episode I’m breaking down:

• how I assess the hair before I even plug in a hot tool

• how I decide which products to use (and when)

• what tools I warm up first — and why

• how I prevent backtracking, frizz, and styles collapsing halfway through the morning

• how to think ahead so you’re not panicking at minute 42 of a 45-minute timeline

I’m basically letting you inside my brain while I style. Expect some questionable analogies, a few “wait that actually makes sense” moments, and a completely different way to approach wedding mornings.

The goal isn’t to memorize steps.

It’s to build a repeatable system so you’re not guessing anymore — whether the hair is fine, thick, humid, cowlicked, or doing something it absolutely did not do at the trial.

If you’ve ever felt confident in trials but chaotic on wedding days… this episode is going to click.

In this episode of The Bridal Hair Club Podcast, I’m chatting with Cate (@catehairmakeup on IG), a Colorado-based bridal hair and makeup artist who’s traveling for weddings, building trust with her clients, and leading with inclusivity.

We dive into:

• Serving the LGBTQIA+ community with intention and care

• Creating a signature style that attracts the right brides

• Consultation strategies that build instant trust

• Booking trends and what today’s brides are really looking for

• Why reviews matter more than ever

• The power of bridal trials (and how they boost client confidence)

• Personalized service that elevates the entire client experience

• Switching from HoneyBook to Dubsado and choosing the right CRM

This conversation is all about inclusivity, connection, and running a bridal beauty business that feels aligned, intentional, and profitable.

If you’re a bridal hair stylist or makeup artist who wants stronger client trust, better booking systems, and a standout experience from inquiry to wedding day — this one’s for you.

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Pricing is back on the table — because honestly, it never really leaves 😅

In this episode, I’m revisiting pricing after a reel unexpectedly popped off and opened up a lot of opinions. I’m sharing a transparent look at my 2027 pricing, how I arrived there, and the actual factors that went into those numbers — not vibes, not comparison, not internet noise.

We’re also talking about one of the biggest traps I see artists fall into:
👉 letting hairstylists and makeup artists in other cities, countries, and markets tell you what your prices should be.

Spoiler: they don’t run your business. You do.

If you’ve ever felt shaken after reading comments, DMs, or “advice” from artists who aren’t operating in your market — this episode is your permission slip to zoom out, trust your numbers, and price based on your reality.

In this episode, I’m sharing my best pieces of advice for fellow bridal hair and makeup artists — the stuff you only learn after years of wedding mornings.

From hiding the AC remote in the bridal suite, to figuring out the best place to park, I’m dishing the dirt I wish I could’ve told my younger self… so now I’m telling you.

If you want smoother mornings, fewer headaches, and more confidence walking into every wedding day, this one’s for you.

Don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review if you’re enjoying the episodes — it seriously helps more bridal artists find the show 💛

In this episode, I’m getting very real and pulling back the curtain on a few moments I’d honestly love to forget… but learned the most from:

• The worst negative review I’ve ever received from a bride

• The time I showed up with the wrong hair extensions and had to problem-solve FAST

• And my ongoing struggle with budgeting… because apparently I like to learn things the hard way

No perfectly curated highlight reel here. Just real-life lessons, a little self-deprecating humour, and reassurance that one mistake doesn’t define your career. If you’ve ever spiraled after a client issue, questioned yourself, or thought “how am I even running a business?” — this one’s for you.

If you’re loving the podcast so far, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more stylists find these convos, and I’m so grateful for the support 💛

January always sounds inspiring. New year. New goals. New energy.
But let’s be real—this time of year can feel heavy, especially when everyone’s posting their 2025 highlight reels and you’re… in your slow season.

In this episode, I’m chatting about how to:

• Keep moving toward your goals without burning yourself out

• Protect your peace when comparison creeps in

• Stay productive during a slower booking season

• Set yourself up for stronger, steadier cash flow next year with smarter payment options for your clients

We’re talking vision boards, realistic expectations, financial strategy, and yes—officially announcing The Totally Average Hair Tour (coming to a Canadian city near you this spring 👀).

If you’ve been feeling behind, unmotivated, or quietly stressed about money right now—this one’s for you.

This week, we’re following up exactly where we left off in Episode 4. Last week was very “let’s complain and commiserate” — today is all about what we can actually do when a bride asks to add a second artist on a small booking.

Because yes… the “your paycheck being cut in half” analogy is real — and I’m breaking down what I meant by that, why it happens, and how to prevent it moving forward.

Inside this episode, I’m sharing:

• 3 options for handling second-artist requests without losing income

• My personal SOPs when I bring in a second artist

• How to protect your pricing, your boundaries, and your workflow

If you’ve ever felt stuck, awkward, or guilty when this comes up… this one’s for you.
Let’s make this feel clear, confident, and profitable. Always.

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Business bestie Rebecca Rose Beauty is on the pod—and fair warning, we laugh a lot in this one.

We’re breaking down some of our biggest bridal red flags, sharing our unfiltered takes on early start time fees, getting ready in hotel rooms, and swapping a few of our funniest + most unhinged wedding day stories from behind the scenes.

If you’re a bridal hairstylist or makeup artist who’s ever thought:

• “Is this a red flag or am I overthinking?”

• “Should I be charging for this…?”

• “Why does every hotel room feel like a maze at 6am?

  …this episode will make you feel VERY seen.

🎙️ Hit play, have a laugh, and let us know your hot takes... like what’s your biggest bridal red flag lately?

You’re gonna want this one in your ears before your next wedding weekend.

Brides aren’t checking email the way they used to… but they are checking Instagram 24/7.

Let’s talk about the new era of brides, how they want to communicate, and how to tweak your booking flow so you stop losing inquiries in junk mail.

I’m giving you my exact pre-booking workflow + the secret weapon inside the Club that writes it all for you.

Psssst if you want access to the club, all you gotta do is join us!

In this episode, we talk about the early days of lugging kit bags, figuring out rides to weddings, saying yes before I had a system, and building confidence one messy trial at a time.

If you’re out here trying to make this bridal biz work without everything perfectly set up, you’re not alone. There are always solutions, and they usually start with asking for help, getting creative, and refusing to give up just because it’s inconvenient.

This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a story about scrappy beginnings, resourcefulness, and trusting that your business will evolve if you keep showing up.

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and DM me with your origin story -- I seriously want to hear from you!

We’re getting real about pricing today — the numbers and the nerves behind them. I’m sharing how I went from guessing my prices based on what everyone else was charging… to confidently owning my rates, knowing my expenses, and building pricing that feels good long-term.

We’ll talk about market research, why you can raise your prices literally any time, and the difference between a la carte and package pricing in the bridal world. I’ll also walk you through a simple pricing calculator you can use to finally stop guessing and start charging with intention.

DOWNLOAD THE PRICING CALCULATOR