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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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What Stylists Actually Need to Succeed (According to Jessica Wall-Innella)
Episode 108
mardi 6 janvier 2026 • Duration 01:06:42
Interview with Jessica Wall-Innella
Jessica Wall-Innella is a multi-faceted hair professional who serves as Aloxxi’s Executive Director, overseeing Education, Sales and Marketing globally. In this role she seamlessly merges her extensive background in hairdressing with strategic business expertise. Her firsthand experience and renowned skills behind the chair has laid the foundation for a unique approach on how to achieve success and unstoppable growth in the Professional Beauty Industry. When not in the salon or with the Aloxxi, she can be found coaching the industry’s next generation of leaders, one on one or openly on Instagram at @jessicathebeautyseries where she shares her insights on a vast array of business building topics such as managing efficiently and developing an effective salon team as well as technical topics, including basic & advanced color and cutting theories.
Links:- https://www.instagram.com/jessicathebeautyseries/
- https://www.instagram.com/aloxxihair/
- https://pro.aloxxi.com/
- https://www.thetease.com/anna-peters-on-how-to-be-a-stylist-who-leads-by-example/
- https://www.thetease.com/andrew-smiths-cloud-dancer-color-collection/
The Retro Beauty Ritual Making a Modern Comeback with Dr. Lisa Grain
Episode 107
mardi 30 décembre 2025 • Duration 01:08:59
Interview with Dr. Lisa Grain
Dr. Lisa Grain is a retired orthodontist turned entrepreneur and the founder of French Barrelettes, a luxury hair roller brand inspired by four generations of women in her family. After building a celebrated career in orthodontics, where she specialized in oral reconstruction and aesthetics, Lisa transitioned her gifts for science, artistry, and transformation into the beauty world.
Her creative spirit has shaped everything she does. She is a dancer, athlete, designer, fashion and style influencer, and philanthropist who approaches each stage of life with intention, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.
With French Barrelettes, Lisa is focusing on the health of hair while bringing back the glamour of retro beauty rituals, and placing French Barrelettes firmly in the modern fashion conversation. Described as “jewelry for the hair,” the collection blends expert engineering with elegance to honor self-care, hair health, confidence, and the power of generational beauty.
Links:- https://www.forbes.com/sites/coreincarter/2025/09/23/meet-lisa-grain-the-founder-behind-the-viral-french-hair-rollers/
- https://www.instagram.com/lisagrain/
- https://www.thetease.com/milk_shake-global-artist-shelley-lane-drops-timely-cloud-dancer-collection/
- https://www.thetease.com/blending-versus-notching-according-to-jamie-mcdaniel/
PRINTED: Outloud - Ellixi Co-Founder Amanda Bavaro Calls Out Beauty Industry ‘Brainwashing’
Season 4
dimanche 2 novembre 2025 • Duration 08:09
Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud
Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine.
If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to catch up on the conversations and trends making waves in our community, in audio form.
Our very first issue, launches a new era of beauty storytelling: celebrating the pros, founders, and creators who refuse to follow the rules. With the theme “They Told Me Not To,” this inaugural edition highlights the visionaries who’ve gone against the grain to build something extraordinary.
Through it all, the issue asks one big, question: What happens when beauty professionals stop asking for permission?
- https://www.thetease.com/printed-by-thetease-com/
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Behind The Blade: WAHL’s Education Revolution With Missy Jacobs
Season 3 · Episode 29
lundi 12 août 2024 • Duration 01:15:11
Sponsored by WAHL Pro
Interview with Missy Jacobs
Missy Jacobs joined the WAHL team last year as the new North American Education Leader, bringing with her over 17 years of experience as a licensed professional. Over the past 12 years, Missy has specialized in working with professional brands as an education leader, making her a valuable addition to the team. In her role, Missy is tasked with spearheading the growth and development of the education team in the USA and Canada as well as helping create content for the globe. She collaborates closely with the USA and Canadian sales team to ensure they are equipped to deliver education effectively in support of the brand. Missy's dedication to enhancing educational initiatives and fostering team development underscores her commitment to driving success within the organization.
Links:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-croquart-jacobs-88208a15/
- https://www.instagram.com/authenticladyboss/
Guest Host: Ammon Carver
- https://www.instagram.com/ammoncarver/
- https://www.instagram.com/hu.manebeauty/
- https://merakihousesalon.com/ammon
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammon-carver-023684265#:~:text=His%20New%20York%20career%20began,Oreal%20for%20over%2012%20years.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!
•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Make The Salon Experience Accessible For Neurodivergent Children With Vernon Jackson
Season 3 · Episode 28
lundi 5 août 2024 • Duration 55:18
Sponsored by WAHL Pro
Interview with Vernon Jackson
Vernon Jackson, the viral sensation out of Cincinnati, OH, has gained a tremendous following with views at 30 million worldwide because of the public and financial sponsorship for The Gifted Event. Vernon is a two-time published author, with his book, “The Looking Glass,” as a bestseller on Amazon. He is the owner of Noble Barbershop and Salon out of Coryville where he hosts The Gifted Event, where children with special needs can get the patience, empathy, accommodation, and understanding needed to receive the experience of an upstanding haircut. Appearing on the Jennifer Hudson show is one of the many avenues that has opened due to The Gifted Event, as well as a multitude of other opportunities and a substantial following. Vernon is a man of many hats, be it relationship advice, special needs accommodations, or peer relationships. Vernon is an owner, author, and influencer, but most of all a significant staple in the special needs community.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!
•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
A Tease Talks Series: Building Your Business Muscle Takes Time With Ben Barkworth
Season 3
jeudi 1 août 2024 • Duration 43:00
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 pushing further in the beauty industry. Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease.
New for 2024, the host every other month will be Ben Barkworth. Barkworth, founder of FASTFOILS, will be heading up a new series focusing on the expansive careers you can have in the industry, connecting with other artists and taking you along with him around the world.
Barkworth is the owner of JUSTB Salon, Toronto and an international award-winning hairstylist with over 15 years of experience. He is also the founder of FASTFOILS and leads with a mission to inspire, educate, create and promote hair health.
- https://www.instagram.com/ben_barkworth/
- https://www.instagram.com/justbsalon/
- https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/
This month Barkworth is joined by Nick Stenson to discuss all the paths you can take as a beauty professional, building your business muscle and digging deep to be successful.
An experienced beauty executive as well as hands-on beauty creator, Nick Stenson serves as the Sr. VP, Store and Services Operations for Ulta Beauty, where he leads a diverse corporate team across seven business units, oversees trend innovation for hair, skin, brow and makeup services, and sets the strategic course for services and education. Stenson first joined Ulta Beauty in 2016 as the company’s first Chief Artistic Director, then soon assembled and continues to lead the Ulta Beauty Pro Team, the salon industry’s first ongoing collaboration of individual, brand-affiliated beauty artists. A second-generation hair stylist and longstanding partner with L'Oréal USA as an educator, brand ambassador, celebrity stylist and influencer, Stenson has built his career and life around a mantra of “I see your beauty.”
Nick consciously curated and leads Nick Stenson Beauty. Nick Stenson Beauty is where nature meets luxury. In 2019, he introduced a premium set of professional-grade Curious Brushes by Nick Stenson as a limited-edition collection. In 2022, Stenson launched a passion-project collection of 12 hair care products formulated with the finest, most ethically sourced, innovative ingredients, including soothing, strengthening aloe vera gel. Nick Stenson Beauty products are designed to empower everyone to be confident in their own hair.
- https://nickstensonbeauty.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/nickstensonbeauty/?hl=en
- https://www.instagram.com/nickstenson/
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Credits: Tease Talks is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Building Your Brand And Protecting Your Peace On Social Media With Ashleigh Bailey
Season 3 · Episode 27
lundi 29 juillet 2024 • Duration 01:12:18
Interview with Ashleigh Bailey
Ashleigh Bailey is a social media coach and educator specializing in the hairdressing industry and has over 12 years of experience. Her knowledge and unique insight have led her to work on events such as the Australian Fashion Week 2024 and partner with renowned brands like Olaplex, and Cloud9.
Through workshops, online courses, and speaking engagements, she empowers salon owners to create viral social media posts and leverage social media as a pivotal business tool.
Raised in a family-run business, Ashleigh understands the unique challenges small businesses face and is committed to using her skills to help salons achieve significant growth and success.
Links:
- https://www.instagram.com/socialcoachash/
- https://ashleighbailey.consulting/
- https://www.facebook.com/AshBaileyConsulting
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- https://www.thetease.com/stylist-meg-schipani-spills-on-how-alterna-haircares-restructuring-bond-repair-line-delivers-healthy-hair-for-clients/https://www.thetease.com/celebrity-hairstylist-nicky-clarke-on-his-career-beginnings-most-remarkable-styling-moments-and-launching-his-brand-in-the-u-s/
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!
•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Down The Rabbit Hole: Everything You Want To Know About Ammon Carver
Season 3 · Episode 26
lundi 22 juillet 2024 • Duration 01:11:38
Sponsored by JCPenney Salon and Beauty
Interview with Ammon Carver
Ammon Carver, a distinguished and award-winning hairstylist celebrated for his sophisticated aesthetic and outstanding portfolio, has crafted a career adorned with 13 nominations and 5 prestigious victories. Notably, he clinched the Master Hairstylist of the Year and Salon Team of the Year awards at the North American Hairstyling Awards in 2015, showcasing his commitment to excellence. His most recent triumph includes the prestigious Leo Passage Award at the Global Image Awards in 2023, underscoring his continued dedication to industry leadership.
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Ammon initiated his career in Colorado, where he discovered the transformative power of his scissors. His rise to prominence featured pivotal roles at Warren-Tricomi Salon in the Plaza Hotel, New York, and Mizu Salon, followed by an illustrious 12-year tenure as the Artistic Director at Matrix, a division of L’Oreal. In 2014, Ammon was appointed as the Creative Director at L'ANZA Healing Haircare. Subsequently, he took on the role of Chief Artistic Director at Ulta Beauty, where he influenced salon and services direction, provided guidance, and training to stylists nationwide.
During his time in New York, Ammon established the Ammon Carver Studio, a unique blend of a salon and photography studio embodying "likeable luxury." Committed to authenticity, the studio offered a distinctive experience and engaged in philanthropic endeavors worldwide. Ammon's stellar clientele included celebrities such as Kate Beckinsale, Molly Sims, Amanda Seyfried, Kirsten Dunst, and Leighton Meester.
Links:
- https://www.instagram.com/ammoncarver/
- https://www.instagram.com/hu.manebeauty/
- https://merakihousesalon.com/ammon
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammon-carver-023684265#:~:text=His%20New%20York%20career%20began,Oreal%20for%20over%2012%20years.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!
•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
The Ultimate Guide To Scalp Health With Cosmetologist And Trichologist Sophia Emmanuel
Season 3 · Episode 25
lundi 15 juillet 2024 • Duration 51:30
Sponsored by Schedulicity
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Sponsored by Paul Mitchell Neuro
Interview with Sophia Emmanuel
Sophia Emmanuel is a dedicated cosmetologist based in New York City. She is known for her exceptional services at Mane Advocates salon. Drawing from over two decades of experience as a cosmetologist, Sophia's passion for hair and scalp care has been unwavering. Her services enhance aesthetics and rejuvenate the scalp, creating a conducive environment for healthy hair growth.
As a certified trichologist, she specializes in identifying causes of hair loss or scalp disorders and recommending effective treatments tailored to each individual's needs.
Sophia's dedication to advancing hair health has earned her recognition, with features in esteemed publications such as BET.com, Huffington Post, and Harper's Bazaar. Her contributions as a former writer for Naturallycurly.com further highlight her commitment to educating and empowering others in hair health.
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- https://www.crownworthy.com/
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!
•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
From ’Hair Metal’ to ’Bridgerton’, The Hair Historian Describes How Hair Shapes History
Season 3 · Episode 24
lundi 8 juillet 2024 • Duration 28:49
This episode is a repost of the interview from Season 1 Episode 11.
Interview with The Hair Historian
UK-based Rachel Gibson shares her extensive experience working as an editor for salon professional publications and as “The Hair Historian” — her popular Instagram account. Gibson covers her favorite era for hair, why women began cutting their hair in the 20th century, and how 2020/21's hair will be remembered.
Gibson launched the above-mentioned Hair Historian in 2016 as an Instagram account combining her passions for art and hair history and has been featured as a hair history expert on the BBC and in titles including Time, Vogue, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and many more.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!
•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/









