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| What Stylists Actually Need to Succeed (According to Jessica Wall-Innella) | 06 Jan 2026 | 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:
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| The Retro Beauty Ritual Making a Modern Comeback with Dr. Lisa Grain | 30 Dec 2025 | 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:
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| PRINTED: Outloud - Ellixi Co-Founder Amanda Bavaro Calls Out Beauty Industry ‘Brainwashing’ | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:08:09 | |
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?
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| Behind The Blade: WAHL’s Education Revolution With Missy Jacobs | 12 Aug 2024 | 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:
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| Make The Salon Experience Accessible For Neurodivergent Children With Vernon Jackson | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:55:18 | |
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. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| A Tease Talks Series: Building Your Business Muscle Takes Time With Ben Barkworth | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:43:00 | |
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.
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.
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| Building Your Brand And Protecting Your Peace On Social Media With Ashleigh Bailey | 29 Jul 2024 | 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:
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| Down The Rabbit Hole: Everything You Want To Know About Ammon Carver | 22 Jul 2024 | 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:
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| The Ultimate Guide To Scalp Health With Cosmetologist And Trichologist Sophia Emmanuel | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:51:30 | |
Sponsored by Schedulicity
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. Links:
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| From ’Hair Metal’ to ’Bridgerton’, The Hair Historian Describes How Hair Shapes History | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:28:49 | |
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. Links: More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com 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/ | |||
| LIVE INTERVIEW: Business Is Social With Eric Vaughn | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:56:40 | |
Sponsored by SOLA Photo courtesy of ©BELLAMI All rights reserved. Interview with Eric Vaughn Eric Vaughn is a seasoned veteran in the beauty industry with over 14 years of experience. As the proud owner of REV Salon in Houston, Texas, Eric has built a reputation for his exceptional skills and unwavering passion for his craft. Eric was the Official Hair Sponsor for Miss Texas USA and Miss Texas Teen USA for 10 years. This partnership showcased his ability to create the perfect hair color, extensions and styling that perfectly complement the beauty and elegance of the contestants to move to national and international stages. In a first-of-it’s-kind partnership with Bellami Hair Pro, the largest hair extension brand in the world, Eric crafted 10 new extension shades that were added to the brand’s portfolio under his name . This partnership showcases Eric's unique talent and expertise in the field of hair extensions. The success of this collaboration is a testament to Eric's creativity, dedication, and commitment to pushing boundaries and creating innovative solutions for his clients. Eric's work has been featured in publications such as Elle Magazine, Allure, Glamour, Seventeen Magazine, Daily Mail, and the New York Post. His hairstyling and artistic vision have captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a well-deserved place in the beauty industry's spotlight. Eric finds true fulfillment in mentoring and nurturing the new talent within his salon. He is dedicated to helping his team grow and achieve their own goals, finding inspiration in their success. Eric's commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering environment sets him apart as a leader and educator in the industry. Eric's proudest moment in life is becoming husband to his best friend, Tony, and a dad to his twin daughters, Harlow and Monroe. Nothing compares to the joy and fulfillment that has come from building a loving and supportive family: his greatest achievement, and he cherishes every moment spent with his family. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| Creating Bridgerton’s Charm: A Hair And Makeup Designer’s Vision With Erika Okvist | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:19:07 | |
Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro Interview with Erika Okvist Based in the UK, Erika Okvist is an experienced hair and makeup designer in the entertainment industry. She has worked on projects like Downton Abbey, Taboo, Parade’s End, The Go-Between and many many more. Her most recent project was as the head of hair and makeup for Bridgerton! She has worked on both season 2 and 3 of the show working with actors like Phoebe Dynevor —den - a ver—-, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley. With her work, she has won 1 Primetime Emmy, with 3 other wins plus 3 additional nominations. Links:
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| Congrats You Graduated...What’s Next? With Marisa Strazza | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:59:48 | |
Sponsored by Dyson Supersonic r™ Professional Hairdryer
Interview with Marisa Strazza Marisa Strazza started out sweeping up hair at a barber shop. By an early age, she had already started working as a stylist. Marisa is truly a master of her craft. Working for high-end salons in Montclair and Manhattan, she brings world-class customer service and technical skills to Rebel for today's modern lifestyle. She's known for her perfectionism and warm, bubbly personality. Marisa specializes in many things including razor cutting, curly hair, extensions, and boosting self-esteem. Rebel is a luxury hair salon, she founded, provides exceptional hair care to folks in the NJ area. As its CEO she has built the salon from the ground up with the knowledge, mentoring, and expertise she has gained over the past 16+ years. Bringing New York standard to New Jersey, expect to be truly taken care of and leave feeling heard and beautiful at the end of your visit. Rebel's employees are all extensively trained in technical skills. The standards set by Marisa are higher than your average salon. And these thriving professionals are setting an eco-conscious example for the beauty industry by using only responsibly sourced products and continuously looking for ways to do and be better. Links:
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| PRINTED: Outloud - Kit Check with Pro MUA and Social Media Sensation Nikki La Rose-Bonaldi | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:04:56 | |
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?
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| The OLAPLEX Effect: How Chad Kenyon Redefines Hair Health and Beauty | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:39:24 | |
Sponsored by OLAPLEX Sponsored by Dyson Supersonic r™ Professional Hairdryer
Interview with Chad Kenyon Chad Kenyon is a Los Angeles-based colorist whose number one priority is maintaining healthy, beautifully colored hair. Kenyon’s signature service, Colormelt®, includes balayage accompanied by his face-framing HairStrobing™ method. His Colormelt® service enhances facial features and lends a more authentic feeling than traditional coloring, leaving clients feeling like a younger, fresher version of themselves. In 2014, Kenyon joined forces with Olaplex and continues to serve as Olaplex Brand Ambassador. Kenyon’s ability to create customized hair color that enhances his clients’ natural beauty continually draws in celebrities such as Salma Hayek, Kiernan Shipka, Elisabeth Moss, Carla Gugino, Melissa McCarthy, Abigail Spencer, Rachel Keller, and Rowan Blanchard. Links:
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| Blown Away: Dyson On Display - Diversify Beauty | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:58:38 | |
Sponsored by Dyson
Interview with Nathalie Moore Nathalie Moore joined Dyson in 2016 as a Prototyping Apprentice before earning a place in the pioneering cohort of the Dyson Institute of Engineering. During this time, she studied for an Electromechanical engineering degree and has worked across 11 different Dyson teams. In the last year, she has developed the hair inclusivity strategy for haircare and is now returning to upstream engineering to implement her learnings into meaningful design and product development. This involves a balanced understanding of product development, hair science and consumer behaviors, to enhance product portfolio and delivery. Ensuring the delivery of “All styles. All hair types. Less Damage.” Before Dyson, Nathalie was in the pioneering cohort for King’s Maths School, a maths specialist school set up by Kings College London University. In her spare time, Nathalie extends her creativity to reworking clothes and silversmithing to express her individuality- much like her Gen-Z peers. In her future career in hair care, she hopes to continue pioneering and building inclusivity globally. Links: More from Monaè Everett: Monaè Everett is a celebrity hair stylist, author, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion consultant with over 20 years of experience. Her work can be seen in media ranging from Harper's BAZAAR to Yahoo! and ESSENCE to Hair's How. She has worked with celebs including Tia Mowry, Yara Shahidi, Emily Tosta and Nickelodeon starlets including Lilimar and That Girl Lay Lay. Everett loves to educate and has launched "The Monaè Life Academy" online academy specifically for hairstylists and makeup artists, teaching how to style for editorials, celebrities, and styling for all hair textures. Everett’s passion project, Texture Style Awards, a competition for hairstylists, is centered around diversity and inclusion.
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| NEW! Tape Wefts From Covet & Mane With Dafina Smith | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:03:58 | |
Sponsored by Dyson Supersonic r™ Professional Hairdryer
Sponsored by Nick Stenson Beauty
Interview with Dafina Smith Dafina Smith knows how to build and position a premier, profitable and socially relevant brand you actually enjoy running. Smith is the founder of Covet & Mane, a for professional, by invite-only, luxury extensions branded by stylists coast to coast but founded in Chelsea, New York. With her self-funded ingenuity, Dafina built Covet and Mane with a clear vision for the culture and community she wanted to establish. WWD declared, “Covet & Mane’s professionally applied hand-tied hair extensions have already found a cult audience.” Smith believes that leveraging technology to foster connection is the ultimate recipe for creating a loyal and engaged brand community. And deliberately pursues the art of curating genuine, high-touch experiences and product innovations for every tier of her brands’ clientele. Smith is a regular contributor to blogs, magazines and television shows as a Beauty and E-Commerce and Small Business Expert. She is also an alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program & Beauty United. Smith lives in Westport, CT with her twin sons and husband Ryan Smith, an ESPN Host of SportsCenter. Links:
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| Blown Away: Dyson On Display - State Of The Art | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:48:44 | |
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Interview with Shallynn Johnston Driven to inspire a wide audience through education and beautiful hair color, Shallynn began her career apprenticing in a small salon in 2002. Quickly identifying with hair color Shallynn joined AVEDA in 2004 where she held many roles including educator and creative director all while mentoring future industry professionals. Shallynn has also had the pleasure of working behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week and many global AVEDA hair shows. Her most notable accolade was winning Behind the Chair’s Big Shot Hair Colour Award for North America in 2016. Shallynn joined Dyson in 2018 taking on a beauty sales role while working behind the chair. Utilizing her passion for training and education, Shallynn moved into a North America Beauty Education role in 2020 supporting Canada, the USA and Mexico. Currently, Shallynn is the US Marketing Manager for Pro Beauty. Links:
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| The 15 Minute Color Service That Will Transform Your Profits - With Keratin Complex | 20 May 2024 | 01:13:59 | |
Sponsored by Keratin Complex Sponsored by Dyson
Interview with Zoe Hyams, Cresha Saldivar, David Frohmberg and Detlev Gessner Cresha Saldivar Cresha Saldivar is the Education Coordinator for Keratin Complex. With over 17 years in the industry as a stylist, salon manager, cosmetology instructor, and Director of Education for a cosmetology academy, she uses her experience to express her creativity and deliver healthy, beautiful hair. Cresha specializes in color, cutting, formal styling, braids, locs, texture styling and smoothing. Cresha has educated in both national and international hair shows and classes. Her mission is to share her passion and knowledge for the beauty industry and to inspire and educate others. David Frohmberg David is the lead makeup artist and colorist for Salon Teez. David hails from Kansas and has over 10 years experience in the beauty industry. He began his makeup career behind the Estee Lauder counter – quite by accident – where he quickly rose the ranks to become a nationally featured makeup artist for the brand. David is known for his nude makeup look – a way of applying foundation, blush, etc. to give the illusion that you are not wearing anything thus making you look the most radiant and natural. You may have recently seen his work at the 2019 TONY AWARDS and the June 2021 cover of GULFSHORE LIFE David also loves to do hair and is always looking for new ways to wow his clients. David is known for his shiny, dimensional colors, blondes that are healthy and modern, low-maintenance color, and grey blending. Winner of the prestigious “Brides Choice Awards on Wedding Wire” & “Best of Weddings” on The Knot for excellence in Wedding Hair & Makeup on Location. Member of The Knot “Hall of Fame” for over 8 years. Best Makeup Artist on Borrowed & Blue Published and featured in a multitude of blogs and magazines. Links:
Detlev Gessner Born, raised, and trained in Berlin, Germany, Detlev has more than fifty years of experience in hair design and color. After years of apprenticeship and certification, he earned a Master’s Degree and the title of Master Stylist, the highest national credentials a stylist can achieve in Germany. Detlev's talent has graced the Miami area since 1988, where he has had the honor of styling the hair of numerous celebrities. His clientele includes notable figures such as Hillary Clinton, Tipper Gore, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Nestor Torres. He opened his first Salon in Miami in 1992. He has since opened and sold three salons in Miami and has now operated a salon in Coconut Grove (Miami), FL, for the last eleven years. Detlev's commitment to education is unwavering, and it extends beyond his personal growth and that of his staff. He leverages his expertise in color and his dynamic personality to educate and inspire stylists across the nation. Additionally, as a business coach for Inspiring Champions, he has guided numerous salon owners in scaling their companies. Links: Zoe Hyams News from TheTease.com:
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| A Tease Talks Series: Building Your Future Financial Foundation | 16 May 2024 | 00:15:24 | |
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 educate and inspire pushing further in the beauty industry. Tease Talks will cover anything and everything that YOU want to hear or know. Head to @readthetease on socials to tell us who you want to hear from next! Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease. This month we are talking with Chrystal L. Chrystal is a dynamic industry leader, shaping every line of business she enters with innovation and heart. With years of experience as an educator, salon owner, and now a tech startup founder, she has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. Chrystal is the founder of Liquid Hair Institute, an empowering community that provides the essential training, tools and support needed to run a profitable, sustainable, and welcoming business and retire on your own terms. In addition to her impressive work in the hair industry, Chrystal L. is a dedicated mother of three and co-founder of The BOLD Academy, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, nurturing, and enhancing the leadership skills of young women. Her commitment to inclusion and passion for empowering others shines through in all aspects of her life, making her a true leader in her field and an inspiration to anyone looking to make their mark on the world. Join their vibrant community at Liquid Hair Institute, where they are dedicated to empowering salon owners through expert support, essential training, and access to tools for a profitable, sustainable business. As a VIP member, get early access to their upcoming business tool and download their free Rate Optimizer Tool to set optimal service rates. Join Liquid Hair Institute today and slay the world of salon entrepreneurship together!
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| Briogeo’s Brand Approach To Collaborating With Stylists - With Nancy Twine | 13 May 2024 | 00:55:46 | |
Sponsored by Schedulicity
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Interview with Nancy Twine Nancy Twine has carved her own unique path in the business world. Pivoting from her first career as a VP at Goldman Sachs, she sought a different life filled with inspiration and purpose. Tapping into her mother's roots in natural product formulation, Nancy created Briogeo — the clean, high-performance hair care line that pioneered the "skinification" of hair movement. At the age of 29, Nancy became the then-youngest Black woman to launch a product line at Sephora, and the brand has gone on to win dozens of awards for innovation, including one of the highest number of Allure Beauty Awards in the prestige hair care space. In 2022, less than 10 years after launch, Nancy sold Briogeo to The Wella Company. Nancy is one of the few Black CEOs and businesswomen who have successfully launched & scaled a global business, raised over $20M of Private Equity Funding, and who has sold her company in a strategic M&A process – all before the age of 40. While Nancy continues in her role as Founder & CEO of Briogeo globally, she is now evolving once again, harnessing the power of her business expertise and life experience to enrich the lives of her community. By providing meaningful connections to information, tools and resources on NancyTwine.com and through her upcoming podcast, Makers Mindset, Nancy is helping to open up a world of possibilities for others—and to empower everyone to create a life well lived. Today, Nancy is an active investor in multiple startups across the Beauty, Wellness, Food & Beverage, Tech, and Real Estate industries. She is also considered a leading expert in entrepreneurship, growth mindset, and female leadership and has been sought out for profiles and opinion from publications such as Inc., Forbes, WWD, NPR, Allure and Vogue. Nancy is the recipient of the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Award, Entrepreneur’s 100 Women of Impact, Inc’s Female Founders 100, Essence Magazine Power 40, Black Enterprise 40 Under 40, and Gold Stevie Awards for Best Female Solo Entrepreneur. Nancy currently serves on the board of Cosmetic Executive Women and the philanthropic organization, Room to Grow. Links:
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| How Style Seat Disrupted The Industry With Melody McCloskey | 06 May 2024 | 01:07:47 | |
Sponsored by Nick Stenson Beauty
Sponsored by JCPenney Salon and Beauty Interview with Melody McCloskey Melody McCloskey is a trailblazing entrepreneur, celebrated as the co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the beauty and wellness industry. Her brainchild, StyleSeat, stands as the foremost destination for booking appointments, notably empowering women-led businesses across diverse sectors. With an astounding reach spanning over 16,000 cities in the United States, StyleSeat has facilitated a staggering 200 million appointments. Since its inception in 2011, Melody’s brainchild has catalyzed over $12 billion in revenue for small enterprises. Melody’s creativity lies in her creation of a dynamic marketplace that empowers independent beauty professionals to not only manage but also expand their ventures. Simultaneously, it provides clients with a seamless avenue to explore and book an array of beauty services. Her expertise spans a diverse range, encompassing business development, women in business advocacy, beauty industry insights, small business management, tech innovations, marketing strategies, and investing. As an entrepreneur, Melody McCloskey stands as a pillar of innovation, reshaping the landscape of beauty and wellness services while championing the cause of women entrepreneurs worldwide. Links:
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| Luxury Brands Leading The Sustainable Charge - With Small Wonder | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:41:54 | |
Sponsored by Nick Stenson Beauty
Interview with Stephanie Farsht Stephanie Farsht is a strategist, innovator and entrepreneur and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Small Wonder, a luxury personal care startup focused on reducing waste Prior to launching, Small Wonder, she was an adjunct professor for 8 years at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management in the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Department, teaching students New Venture Discovery. Stephanie spent almost 15 years at Target specializing in corporate strategy, merchandising strategy and innovation. Many of her positions included starting new teams, identifying growth opportunities and functioning as a resident intrapreneur. Stephanie grew up in South Africa, lived in France (twice!) and currently resides in Chicago with her family. Links:
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| The Best Kept Secret To Salon Recycling - with GLO | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:41:43 | |
Sponsored by GLO Interview with Marian Cardozo Marian Cardozo is a world traveler with a thirst for adventure, a passionate advocate for sustainability, and a long-time beauty enthusiast. As a Sustainability Account Manager at both g2 revolution and GLO Recycling, Marian has been a driving force behind GLO’s latest initiatives. With a steadfast commitment to integrity and innovation, Marian leads the charge in inspiring consumer confidence and guiding beauty professionals toward eco-friendly practices. Her dynamic leadership and passion for sustainability are changing the game. Over the last year and a half, Marian and the GLO Recycling team have embarked on an incredible journey across the US, representing the brand at various events and engaging with beauty professionals from all backgrounds. Recently, she was at the International Beauty Show in New York and America’s Beauty Show in Chicago giving sessions on How Salons are going green with GLO. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| PRINTED: Outloud - Cassie Carey on Creating for Herself and ‘Blossoming’ | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:06:43 | |
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?
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| Prioritizing Wellness In The Beauty Industry With David Castle | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:53:57 | |
Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro and Aluram Interview with David Castle With a 25-year tenure spanning coast to coast in the health, wellness, and restorative therapy sector, David Castle's journey has been dedicated to aiding beauty professionals in conquering their aches, pains, and weaknesses. Through this mission, he aims to encourage enhanced health, happiness, productivity, and a more resilient mind-body connection among professionals in the beauty industry. Specializing in biomechanics, exercise science, restorative therapies, and various non-traditional methods, he firmly believes in the inherent capability of every beauty professional. He is committed to guiding them towards realizing their full potential. Links:
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| A Tease Talks Series: This Is Just A Reminder That To Build A Brand You Have To Build A Community With Ben Barkworth | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:36:29 | |
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.
This month Barkworth is joined by Mark Woolley to discuss building a brand and community while continuing to work behind the chair. Woolley is a renowned hair stylist and entrepreneur based in London, England. His passion for art, music & fashion made his journey into a creative industry inevitable. Mark’s work regularly appears in leading publications across the globe. He is frequently used as an expert on trends and industry topics. He is a regular contributor on global television. Mark’s dedication to elevating British creativity, and the global perception of hairdressing, has been his fuel for innovation, collaboration and developing talent. Most famously, Mark is the founder and International Creative Director of the leading British hair brand, Electric. Electric is one of the beauty industry’s most celebrated hair brands, encompassing award-winning salons, an ethical products line, global education, a photographic and film studio, a shared workspace for leading creatives in central London, and its farm & headquarters in the Sussex countryside. More from TheTease: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) 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. | |||
| The Importance Of Diversity In Salon Services With JCPenney Master Stylist Chantay Carey | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:37:19 | |
Sponsored by JCPenney Salon Interview with Chantay Carey Chantay Carey is a stylist who has been in her field for 19 years. She graduated from Dudley Beauty College as class valedictorian. Chantay currently specializes in natural and textured services. She is a team player and believes in helping and encouraging her teammates to help the salon as a whole build up their strengths. She’s been with JCPenney Salon for almost two years now. She grew from a Designer stylist to a Master stylist within six months with her go get 'em attitude, and innate ability to connect with people. Chantay enjoys marketing and continuously looks for ways to make herself as well as her team visible. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| Every Month Should Be Earth Month With Green Beauty Community’s Co-Founder Daniel Johnson | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:54:28 | |
Interview with Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson founded the Green Beauty Community, an initiative promoting sustainable practices in the beauty industry. Passionate about eco-friendly solutions, Daniel advocates for a more environmentally conscious approach in salons and beyond. In addition to leading The GBC, he owns The Salon Chair Guys, where his expertise in salon equipment repair and restoration shines. Daniel is also the author of a comprehensive manual on restoring Koken barber chairs, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability. Links:
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| Genius: The Hair Designer Behind MLK/X With Jessi Dean | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:37:51 | |
Interview with Jessi Dean Chicago native Jessi Dean’s passion for character development along with a highly developed sense of style, color and form has garnered her a budding career as Head Hair Designer for major film and television productions. Jessi was most recently the Department Head of Hair on National Geographic’s critically acclaimed Genius: MLK/X, which chronicled how the early lives of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X shaped the iconic figures. Jessi was also the Hair Department Head on Nia De Costa’s Candyman (produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw); as well as Apple TV+’s The Shining Girls, starring Elisabeth Moss; Hulu’s Washington Black; Netflix’s Beats; Starz’s Power Book IV: Force and CBS’ The Red Line. Coming up, Jessi will design MGM’s Emperor of Ocean Park, starring Forrest Whitaker, based on the best-selling novel by Stephen L. Carter. Jessi is the founder of her eponymous human hair extension brand, which offers a full range of custom wigs and hair pieces. She is a member of Local 476 and an alumnus of both the Pivot Point and Dudley Cosmetology schools. Links:
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| How One CEO Turned Homemade Recipes Into A Beauty Empire with Janell Stephens | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:38:11 | |
Sponsored by Nick Stenson Beauty Sponsored by JCPenney Salon Interview with Janell Stephens Janell Stephens is the founder of the world's largest Black-owned & female-led Hair Care Brand Camille Rose Naturals. Janell and Camille Rose Naturals has been featured in Essence Magazine, Forbes, The Huffington Post, WWD, and awarded in 2023 with Oprah's Beauty O-Ward. Created initially as a means of curing the eczema of her five young children which started on their skin and resulted in severe dryness of their hair... her brand quickly became proof of what a sharp businesswoman could accomplish when she devoted her time, energy, and resources behind something she is passionate about. Janell is a popular entrepreneur and lifestyle expert with her brand and name recognition in the beauty industry, seeing unprecedented growth over the last few years as she fully embraced her blessed fate as the face of not just Camille Rose but also the entrepreneurship and natural hair care movements. Available nationwide in Target, Ulta, Walmart, Sally’s Beauty, Whole Foods, Walgreens, and CVS locations, Camille Rose is also now a global platform with the brand being launched around the world including the UK, Africa, Brazil, and Ireland to name a few.” Links:
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| A Tease Talks: A Guide to Scaling Your Salon Business | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:11:16 | |
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 educate and inspire pushing further in the beauty industry. Tease Talks will cover anything and everything that YOU want to hear or know. Head to @readthetease on socials to tell us who you want to hear from next! Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease. This month we are talking with Chrystal L. Chrystal is a dynamic industry leader, shaping every line of business she enters with innovation and heart. With years of experience as an educator, salon owner, and now a tech startup founder, she has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. Chrystal is the founder of Liquid Hair Institute, an empowering community that provides the essential training, tools and support needed to run a profitable, sustainable, and welcoming business and retire on your own terms. In addition to her impressive work in the hair industry, Chrystal L. is a dedicated mother of three and co-founder of The BOLD Academy, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, nurturing, and enhancing the leadership skills of young women. Her commitment to inclusion and passion for empowering others shines through in all aspects of her life, making her a true leader in her field and an inspiration to anyone looking to make their mark on the world. Join their vibrant community at Liquid Hair Institute, where they are dedicated to empowering salon owners through expert support, essential training, and access to tools for a profitable, sustainable business. As a VIP member, get early access to their upcoming business tool and download their free Rate Optimizer Tool to set optimal service rates. Join Liquid Hair Institute today and slay the world of salon entrepreneurship together!
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| How A Stylist Champions Individuality On Social Media With Fede Damiani | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:05:59 | |
Interview with Fede Damiani Fede Damiani is a 25-year-old, Italian Bleach & vivids specialist. He/they have been in the industry for 10 years and moved to UK in 2019 intending to work at Not AnotherSalon. After they achieved it and stayed there for two years, Fede decided to go freelance and open up to new clients and the education business. During the last few years, Fede also became an official Pulpriot artist and Pulpriot UK educator, blonde solutions artist, B3 sponsored, and was featured in magazines like Creative Head and Hairdresser Journal. In January 2024, Fede opened a small new studio, becoming a salon owner. Their biggest dream is to incorporate a philosophy of "Freedom of Expression" in the global hair industry. Help other businesses to become more inclusive, not only with Gender neutral price lists and working easily with any type of hair ... but also with more accessibility for disabilities (hidden ones and not). Mental health, breaking stigmas and stereotypes are their favorite parts of being an Educator, creating “FHAIRY EDUCATION”. In 2023, Fede also won the " L'Oréal Colour Trophy- Moving Image Award" competition, becoming the first freelance stylist to win that category. Fede also loves the business and social media side of this industry, and since September has been able to reach a total of 1.3M accounts through their social media accounts with vivid and pastel colors and, probably, that incredible Italian/UK accent. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| Let’s Talk About ADHD in Beauty With Hunter Donia | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:57:54 | |
Sponsored by the Professional Beauty Association
Interview with Hunter Donia Hunter Donia is a digital educator teaching beauty professionals how to streamline, automate and elevate their processes in their businesses without being overwhelmed through ADHD-friendly business education. In 2020, he was recognized as the youngest up-and-coming hair colorist and presented at industry conferences across the nation. Hunter enjoys hanging out with his cat, Jenna, traveling, and attending music festivals and concerts in his free time. Links:
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| Leveling Up Travis Kelce’s Fade with @Patty_Cuts | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:02:13 | |
Sponsored by JCPenney Salons Sponsored by KmXtend Hair Extensions Sponsored by MK Professional •https://www.mkprofessional.com/ As this week's topic is closely related, our hearts are heavy as we acknowledge the tragic events that unfolded during the Superbowl parade a few weeks ago, causing loss of lives and injuries in the Kansas City community. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Our gratitude goes to the first responders and emergency personnel. Interview with Patrick Regan Patrick Regan, widely known as patty_cuts, is a renowned figure in the world of barbering, celebrated for his exceptional skills, creativity, and influential contributions to the industry. Pat has earned a stellar reputation for his mastery of the craft, specializing in the art of precision fades. With an extensive career, Pat has cultivated a diverse clientele, including celebrities, athletes, and influencers, who seek his expertise for their signature looks. His innovative approach to barbering goes beyond traditional techniques, incorporating modern trends and cutting-edge styles that have set him apart in a competitive field. Patrick is not just a skilled barber but also an educator working with brands like BaBylissPRO and Old Spice to share his knowledge and techniques. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| The Suzette Boozer Effect: From Brooklyn Braids to Hollywood Fame | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:08:54 | |
Interview with Suzette Boozer Suzette Boozer is a celebrated hairstylist with over 25 years of experience, known for her versatile expertise in barbering, wigs, weaves, braids, and color. Born in Brooklyn and now based between New York and Los Angeles, Suzette brings a bicoastal influence to her craft that resonates across music, film, and television. Her work has been featured on hit productions such as All’s Fair, American Horror Stories, Legendary, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Suzette’s impressive roster of celebrity clients includes Gwen Stefani, Camila Cabello,Eve and Quinta Brunson, as well as male grooming clientele like Alexander McQueen, Bad Bunny, Ross Mathews, and Carson Kressley. Recognized by her peers, Suzette has received nominations for prestigious industry honors including the Emmys, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, and the Hollywood Beauty Awards. In addition to her on-set artistry, Suzette is the owner of both a full-service salon and a private studio in Los Angeles. She is represented by A-Frame Agency and is a proud member of IATSE Local 706. Suzette is also a Dippity-Do Curly Hair Expert. Links:
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| The Rookie Stylist’s Playbook | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:40:03 | |
Interview with Erica Noon Erica Noon is a licensed hairstylist. She is passionate about blonding services, lived in color & maintaining healthy hair. She loves to help clients feel refreshed and beautiful and to watch them leave with a smile. Erica is a Bellami Certified Extension Specialist who loves the transformation extensions can create. She takes pride in making her clients feel noticed, heard and appreciated. Continued education is a huge passion of Erica’s. She is always hungry to learn & elevate her guest experience. Erica has a vision of one day helping other young, intimidated stylists grow and help them gain confidence in themselves and their work. Erica’s 2.5-year-old daughter is the driving force of my motivation to become a successful, influential stylist Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| Making Of A NYFW Lead Hairstylist | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:47:48 | |
Interview with Tianna Dilligard Tianna Dilligard discovered her talent for hair and beauty at an early age. Starting her journey in her cousin's salon, Tianna spent weekends washing hair, braiding, and honing her skills. By the time she was 16, she delved into the world of makeup, getting booked particularly for prom hair and makeup. Tianna's dedication to her craft has evolved into a mission to bring happiness and confidence to women. During her grandmother's time in a nursing home, Tianna found comfort in bringing joy to the other ladies by styling their hair and making them feel beautiful. Today, Tianna is a licensed hairstylist and a sought-after freelance session hair and makeup artist. Her portfolio includes work with high fashion models, renowned designers, and executives. Her clientele extends to pop singer Elvana Gyata, model Diandra Forrest, Mimi Tao, Chuck Collins, fashion brand AtelierN’Digo, and many more. Working in two salons, located in Jamaica Queens and Park Slope Brooklyn, Tianna welcomes clients of all ethnicities, hair textures, and styles. Committed to continuous growth, she stays dedicated to learning and evolving in the dynamic hair and makeup industry, driven by the desire to excel in her craft. Tianna Dilligard is on a mission to create stunning transformations one client at a time. On February 13, she takes center stage as the key hairstylist for the highly anticipated Laurence Basse New York Fashion Week show. Her team will showcase their expertise using hair tools from Nicky Clarke and styling products from Pure O Natural and ORS. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| A Tease Talks Series: A Stylist’s 2024 Ins & Outs with Ben Barkworth | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:36:58 | |
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.
This month Barkworth is joined by Leysa Carrillo to talk about their journey to the industry, what their plans are for 2024 and how they met. Carrillo, a Cuban native based in Florida, with over 16 years of experience in the hair industry. She is an innovative expert in hair coloring, specializing in curly hair. She is a nationally - internationally recognized industry leader known for her transformative work on textured hair and is the founder of Forever Curls Academy and Redken brand ambassador. Carrillo is passionate about advancing education in hair care, trending styles, and the curl movement. Her viral content has been featured in publications like INSIDER, and she has won the American Influence Award in both 2020 and 2023, as well as being nominated for Educator of the Year at the NAHA. Additionally, she is the first female to win two #OneShot awards in one night. Her creative projects have been featured in Allure Magazine, inTouch National, Daily Mail, Yahoo News, and Seventeen, with inspiration drawn from brands like Lacroix and Halo Top Ice Cream. As a respected educator and panelist, Carrillo appears at influential beauty industry events and shows across the country. More from TheTease: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) 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. | |||
| ’The Color Purple’: Emmy-Winner Lawrence Davis’ Role in Period Piece Perfection | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:52:29 | |
Let us know if you have any burning questions you need answered. Send us your questions for celebrity stylists, brand educators, ambassadors or c-suite members and we will work to get those answered by someone we trust who can lend a brush! Send in your questions via email to volumeup@thetease.com. Interview with Lawrence Davis Lawrence Davis is a two-time Emmy-winning film and TV Hair Department Head with more than 22 years of industry experience. After styling hair for 11 years in his hometown of Baltimore, he sold it all, moved to California, and never looked back. Lawrence began his career as a freelance hairstylist at E! Entertainment Television in 2002 before coming on board for Season One of The Tyra Show. Lawrence continued his work on the show into Season Two, for which he landed an Emmy award for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for Daytime Television in 2007. Ten years later, Lawrence won a second Emmy for his work on Hairspray Live! He has earned five additional Emmy nominations for Outstanding Hairstyling for Bessie, True Detective, Mare of Eastown, and The First Lady. Over the years, Lawrence has led as the Hair Department Head of several high-profile films and TV series including HBO’s Watchmen starring Regina King, Netflix’s Mudbound; and Just Mercy, starring Michael B. Jordan. In addition to his work as a Hair Department Head, Lawrence served as a Key Hair Stylist on several well-known films, including Green Book, Tag, The Founder, Dirty Grandpa, and Vacation. He was also a hairstylist on films such as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Most recently, he was the Hair Dept. Head of Warner Bros.’ 2023 musical adaptation The ColorPurple, starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and Coleman Domingo. Lawrence received a Critics Choice nomination for Best Hair and Makeup, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and a Local 706 Makeup Artist and Hairstyling Guild Award (MUAHS) nomination for his work on the film. Positive thinking, taking direction and great networking have been the key to Lawrence’s success. Making people look and feel good is what pleases him the most. Links: News from TheTease.com:
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| The ”NU Standard” Is Respecting The Professional License | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:58:59 | |
Let us know if you have any burning questions you need answered. Send us your questions for celebrity stylists, brand educators, ambassadors or c-suite members and we will work to get those answered by someone we trust who can lend a brush! Send in your questions via email to volumeup@thetease.com. Intro Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadbodveteran/video/7308110768635907370 Interview with Autumn Yarbrough Autumn Yarbrough didn’t want to go bald like the three generations of women before Her. So, she created a NU Standard to ensure no woman ever does. NU Standard is a revolutionary company with a hair wellness approach toward textured hair. The products aren’t just for black women because it’s a black-owned company, NU Standard’s products are designed to help all women with textured hair. It’s about setting a NU Standard in the haircare industry and helping women overcome their hair challenges and achieve their hair goals But it’s not just about hair wellness. Autumn caters to busy women on the go whether they work from home, corporate America or spend the day as CEO of their families. Bottom line: She understands some women have a few minutes not hours to get their hair just right, so they feel confident while avoiding what seems inevitable: hair damage and hair loss. Autumn wanted to create products that made it easy to care for textured hair without damaging or losing it. She was determined to develop a solution for her Busy Queens, especially those with textured hair, to prevent hair loss. Autumn’s blessing is that the haircare industry has been part of her life since birth. After all, her grandfather, Comer Cottrell Jr., created a haircare company in the late 60s that became a global company. Her mom created successful brands that still thrive and her father has helped restructure several haircare companies and some have grown into overnight successes. Autumn grew up in the business. She worked on the assembly line as an eight-year-old and dabbled in various departments until she went to college. After graduating from USC, Autumn found success in the world of finance and insurance. But the stress from running her company was starting to affect her hair. The more she thought about it, the more Autumn knew she needed to follow her passion and help those women with textured hair keep it healthy and strong. She initially struggled with changing her career midlife but she wanted to do something that would really affect people’s lives. To build her company, Autumn emphasized one of her grandfather’s tenets of business: Build a team of people who are smarter than you to make the dream come true. She set her ego aside and asked the best in the industry for help to build a NU Standard. Links:
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| ”The White Gaze,” Intention, Perception and Where We Go Next | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:18:37 | |
Welcome to SEASON 3 of Volume Up by The Tease! Let us know what you think about our new quick takes and if you have any burning questions you need answered. Send us your questions for celebrity stylists, brand educators, ambassadors or c-suite members and we will work to get those answered by someone we trust who can lend a brush! Send in your questions via email to volumeup@thetease.com. Interview with Keya Neal Keya Neal is a former stylist of 30 years turned color educator, speaker, and DEI consultant who’s breaking the textural and racial boundaries segregating the pro-hair industry. She is the founder of the Kolour Kulture and Texture VS Race, both focused on teaching stylists how to identify and work with hair of all textures through hands-on education paired with DEI coaching. Keya strives to provide Black stylists with equitable education, while championing diversity and inclusion behind the chair and behind the scenes of the salon industry. Links:
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| A Tease Talks Series: Revolutionizing Salons with Cutting-Edge Systems | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:19:36 | |
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 educate and inspire pushing further in the beauty industry. Tease Talks will cover anything and everything that YOU want to hear or know. Head to @readthetease on socials to tell us who you want to hear from next! Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease. This month we are talking with Chrystal L. Chrystal is a dynamic industry leader, shaping every line of business she enters with innovation and heart. With years of experience as an educator, salon owner, and now a tech startup founder, she has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. Chrystal is the founder of Liquid Hair Institute, an empowering community that provides the essential training, tools and support needed to run a profitable, sustainable, and welcoming business and retire on your own terms. In addition to her impressive work in the hair industry, Chrystal L. is a dedicated mother of three and co-founder of The BOLD Academy, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, nurturing, and enhancing the leadership skills of young women. Her commitment to inclusion and passion for empowering others shines through in all aspects of her life, making her a true leader in her field and an inspiration to anyone looking to make their mark on the world. Join their vibrant community at Liquid Hair Institute, where they are dedicated to empowering salon owners through expert support, essential training, and access to tools for a profitable, sustainable business. As a VIP member, get early access to their upcoming business tool and download their free Rate Optimizer Tool to set optimal service rates. Join Liquid Hair Institute today and slay the world of salon entrepreneurship together!
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| Why You Should Depot And Organize Your Kit With Grishan Roof | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:35:14 | |
Interview with Grishan Roof Grishan Roof is a licensed cosmetologist based in Los Angeles. She has been doing makeup for 8 years specializing in Natural and Mature Beauty Makeup. She completed the Fashion Makeup Artistry program at MakeUp Designory in Burbank, California where she was formally trained in Natural Beauty Makeup, Women’s and Men’s Corrective Makeup, Mature Makeup, High Definition Makeup, Bridal Makeup, Avant Garde Makeup and more. She discovered her passion for hair while in makeup school and immediately pursued her cosmetology license, specializing in hair styling and color. Grishan is the foremost expert in makeup depotting, kit curation and all things makeup organization. Her talent, passion and breadth of experience are second to none in creating solutions hair and makeup artists need for the challenges of their dynamic careers. Her dedication to helping people and changing lives has made her the go-to industry resource for artists and has led to an impressive and growing client list of A-list artists. Links:
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| LashCast Chronicles: Building a Lash Empire | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:58:16 | |
Interview with Paul and Tussanee Luebbers For 13 years, Paul and Tussanee ran Integrity Lash, a premier 7-digit lash salon in Southern California. Over the years, Integrity Lash was recognized by Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, Brides.com as well as by others as one of the best of SoCal. For the last seven years, Paul and Tussanee host the most listened-to lash podcast in the world called LashCast (with over 2 million downloads), as well as host trainings and webinars tailored for lash artists. The twosome aims to educate and uplift lash professionals to become better lash artists and business owners. Paul and Tussanee founded The LASHCONference in 2019, and over the last five years, over 3500 lash artists have attended the event to learn how to grow and market their businesses. Aside from their trainings and events, they also coach lash artists in their coaching program called LashCast Clubhouse. In their unique coaching platform, they teach lash artists how to build a lash business that they can be proud of. When they aren’t running their own events or training, they also speak at trade shows as well as lash conferences all over the world. One day, the two hope to retire in a log cabin in Hawaii and raise penguins. Links:
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| A Tease Talks Series: Shear Success: Cutting Through Financial Challenges in Your Salon | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:20:39 | |
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 educate and inspire pushing further in the beauty industry. Tease Talks will cover anything and everything that YOU want to hear or know. Head to @readthetease on socials to tell us who you want to hear from next! Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease. This month we are talking with Chrystal L. Chrystal is a dynamic industry leader, shaping every line of business she enters with innovation and heart. With years of experience as an educator, salon owner, and now a tech startup founder, she has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. Chrystal is the founder of Liquid Hair Institute, an empowering community that provides the essential training, tools and support needed to run a profitable, sustainable, and welcoming business and retire on your own terms. In addition to her impressive work in the hair industry, Chrystal L. is a dedicated mother of three and co-founder of The BOLD Academy, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, nurturing, and enhancing the leadership skills of young women. Her commitment to inclusion and passion for empowering others shines through in all aspects of her life, making her a true leader in her field and an inspiration to anyone looking to make their mark on the world. Join our vibrant community at Liquid Hair Institute, where we're dedicated to empowering salon owners through expert support, essential training, and access to tools for a profitable, sustainable business. As a VIP member, get early access to our upcoming business tool and download our free Rate Optimizer Tool to set optimal service rates. Join us today and let's slay the world of salon entrepreneurship together!
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| PRINTED: Outloud - ‘Kit Check’ with Euphoria’s Makeup Department Head Donni Davy | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:05:44 | |
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?
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| When Was The Last Time You Volunteered At A Beauty School? | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:56:53 | |
Interview with Winn Claybaugh Winn Claybaugh is the founder, co-owner, and dean of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, a franchisor of more than 100 cosmetology and/or barbering schools throughout the United States. The young company was ranked three years in a row (2006–2008) in the top 10 of Franchise Times magazine’s Fast 55, a ranking of the fastest-growing young franchises, and has repeatedly ranked in the Top 50 and earned Best in Category in Franchise Business Review’s Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. A popular seminar leader and keynote speaker, Winn travels extensively as an educator and consultant, inspiring audiences ranging from housewives and college students to CEOs. He has been the National Motivational Expert for Paul Mitchell, a frequent speaker at every major beauty industry event, and a speaker at the 2017 California Women’s Conference. He has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working cultures; his clients have included Southwest Airlines, the Irvine Company, Vidal Sassoon, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, and many other businesses from hospitals to apartment communities. Since 1995, Winn has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his popular MASTERS series. Now available on all major podcast platforms, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh has more than 1 million podcast downloads. Winn is also a featured contributor to online publications that reach millions of subscribers and a popular guest on national podcasts and radio shows. He currently serves on the boards of directors of three nonprofit organizations: Bright Pink, Beauty Changes Lives, and the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, which he co-founded. From 2004 to 2023, Winn led the Paul Mitchell School network to collectively raise over $25 million for multiple charitable organizations such as Leeza’s Care Connection, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, and many more. Links:
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| Elevate The Art And Science Of Natural Haircare | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:59:07 | |
Interview with Erin H. Maybin Erin H. Maybin is a licensed Cosmetologist in New York, Pennsylvania & California, Educator, Advocate, and influential member of the NYS Appearance Enhancement Advisory Committee. As EVP of Education Development and co-founder of the Natural Hairstyle & Braid Coalition Erin spearheads the transformation of textured hair education in both private and public sectors. Her groundbreaking initiative, Hair S.T.E.A.M. LAB™ is an education platform that explores the science and artistry of hair using steam. Headshot credits: @artphotofilms Links:
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| Good Dye Young: Working To Change The Narrative of Bright Colored Hair | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:19:41 | |
Sponsored by OLAPLEX® Interview with Brian O’Connor Co-owner of Fruits Hair Lab, Brian O’Connor is a staple in the styling scene in the South’s entertainment capitol. With 21 years of cosmetology experience, his expertise in color, cutting, and styling is how Fruits came to fruition. While just out of his teens, Brian began creating looks on Paramore’s lead singer, Hayley Williams, and has continued ever since. In a few short years, Brian’s resume would include not only Paramore, but artists like Fall Out Boy, Josh Dunn, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Lady A, and even former Vice President Al Gore! His artistry has been recognized by multiple credible publications including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Allure, and Bustle. In 2016, Brian co-founded Good Dye Young, a vegan & cruelty-free vivid hair dye company. With Brian as Chief Innovation Officer, Good Dye Young has grown into an industry-leading multi-million dollar company that is breaking the boundaries of what inclusion, community, and vivid hair color mean. Even while running multiple businesses, Brian continues to stay passionate about working behind the chair. Through his versatile experience, he adopted an impressive skill set that incorporates various techniques to craft a style to fit each individual's needs. He is committed to ensuring that every client leaves feeling more confident than when they walked in. Links:
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