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6'1" Is NOT a Kid's Cut: Why Hairdressers Need to Enforce F*cking Boundaries People don't like boundaries. And that's the problem. In this raw episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and special guest Paula J Dahlberg get into the Shitology of setting boundaries behind the chair. We start with a listener DM complaining about all the cussing. Our response? Yes, we f*****g do. It's in the title for a reason. Then we get into the real shit: IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] The Employee Break Room Skit: Why your break room isn't a therapy couch[01:20] The Cussing Complaint: Why we won't stop cursing for your little ears[04:00] The TikTok That Pissed Us Off: A mom bitching about barber prices for her 6'1" son[04:40] The Great Debate: What SHOULD be the cutoff for a kid's haircut? 8 years old (Jason) vs 16 (Paula)[08:00] Hairapy 101: The psychology behind why moms won't let their kids grow up - and why you have to get "on the outside of the psychology"[15:00] Raising Your Prices Without Guilt: Why charging what you're worth isn't mean, it's business[39:00] The 21-Year-Old Human Doll: Paula's client who demanded a kid's price for her 21-year-old son, sat next to him, and HELD HIS HAND during the cut[41:30] Codependency in the Salon Chair: How to tell a client "get the f**k back to the waiting room" professionally KEY TAKEAWAY FROM PAULA:"It's just defining to people that I'm not willing to sacrifice my money, my income for what you believe should be true to yourself." If you are a hairstylist, barber, salon owner, or independent stylist struggling with: how to set boundaries with clientswhen to stop charging kid's priceshow to raise prices and handle pushbackhow to deal with parents who speak for their adult kidsThis episode is your permission slip to enforce the boundary. YOUR TURN:What is your cutoff age for a kid's cut? Is it 8 like Jason says - because they're mini adults who can tell you what they want? Or 16? Drop it in the comments on Instagram @shititoldmyhairdresser RATE US:If you love this shit, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon. It helps our algorithm more than you know. GET YOUR STORY ON THE SHOW:Website: shititoldmyhairdresser.comEmail: [email protected] a voicemail on the site with the green mic iconIG / TikTok: @shititoldmyhairdresser Explicit - Cussing throughout. Little ears beware. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If a client tells you they can't afford to tip you anymore because you gave yourself a raise, feel free to tell them to go F* themselves. Lovingly. In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula sit down with Seattle salon owner, 30-year beauty veteran, and author Annie Fisher. She just wrote a love letter to the beauty industry, but she's also spitting hard truths we all need to hear. Buy it here Love is in the hair We get into the shit no one taught us in beauty school: how to stop apologizing for raising your prices, why defending your rent and color costs to clients is insulting, how ditching tipping removed client manipulation and made her more profitable, and how to handle the "I've been so loyal" guilt trip. Annie breaks down attrition, boundaries, self-care, burnout, and why losing cheap clients is actually how you work less and make more. If you've ever felt offensive for charging your worth, complained about clients complaining on their way to Paris with a Birkin bag, or wondered if you're running a nonprofit, this one is for you. Plus, details on her new book about success, self-care, and formulas for longevity behind the chair. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is selling your clients sleazy? Or is giving them away for FREE even dumber? Michelle & Chrissy from 👉Beauty Pros Exchange ---yes click here! the first online marketplace for independent beauty professionals - join Paula and Chrissy to blow up the industry's dirtiest secret: your client list is your biggest asset and you should be cashing out on it. If you've ever had to rebuild your clientele after moving from Dallas to Seattle, got stuck discounting with Groupon, or got a fake 1-star Yelp review from your ex-husband named Brian... this one's for you. IN THIS RAW EPISODE, WE GET INTO: How to sell your clientele and why every independent hairstylist, booth renter, and salon owner needs an exit planWhy Groupon is the devil and the 4-letter word that keeps you stuck at $85 for a partial while your suite mate charges $300The difference between selling PEOPLE vs. selling contact info to a vetted pro you trustHow to buy a ready-made clientele instead of starting from scratch when you relocateWhy Google and Yelp reviews are dead and what clients actually look at nowThe real cost of giving your book away for free: "No skin in the game, just f*****g give it to me"How to stop discounting your work - because if you discount your work, you DO discounted workBeauty Pros Exchange is hairstylists helping hairstylists. No handouts, just a hand up to finally monetize your book on the way out and help another beauty pro grow fast. Stop begging for referrals. Stop living on Groupon. Start banking on your book. GUESTS: Michelle & Chrissy from Beauty Pros Exchange Follow them om insta @beautyprosexchange/ HOSTS: Jason & Paula from Shit I Told My Hairdresser 👉 LEARN MORE: Beauty Pros Exchange - link in show notes + on our Instagram @shititoldmyhairdresser Got shit to tell your hairdresser? Email us: [email protected] Website: shititoldmyhairdresser.com Liked this? Smash that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - it's free. sell clientele, buy clientele, beauty pros exchange, monetize client list, independent hairstylist, booth renter, how to sell salon clients, Groupon for salons, rebuild clientele, salon owner business, beauty industry marketplace Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is professional bleach at TJ Maxx the new normal?! This week on Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we're diving into TWO things pissing off hairdressers everywhere. First up - THE DIVERSION SCANDAL. Stylists are finding Wella Blondor and other pro-only lightener at TJ Maxx from LA to North Carolina. We brought in diversion expert Elyse aka @eleserocks to break it down: Is that viral video real or fake? Did Wella change the Blondor formula with new metal chelators? Why is professional color being diverted to discount stores like TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack? And why are hair brands using us to build hype then dumping product? Then - PAULA'S BEAUTY SCHOOL VISIT FROM HELL. Paula went to a cosmetology school and has... thoughts. We get into the uncomfortable truth about beauty school fundraising, where that $20k+ tuition really goes, why students with no money are being asked to fundraise, and that $300k educator travel budget. If you're thinking about cosmetology school or you went to beauty school, you need to hear this. We talk: Wella Blondor diversion at TJ Maxx & Nordstrom Rack explainedProfessional product diversion: how brands divert pro hair productsIs the viral TJ Maxx bleach video real?Beauty school / cosmetology school red flagsBeauty School fundraising and student experienceWhy the hair industry is built on word of mouth but brands aren't giving backGUEST: Elyse - @eleserocks on Instagram This is a must-listen for hairstylists, cosmetologists, beauty school students, salon owners, and anyone sick of professional-only products showing up at discount stores. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Professional bleach at TJ Maxx? WTF 01:00 - Welcome to Shit I Told My Hairdresser 03:00 - The Wella Blondor diversion drama with Elyse 20:00 - Nordstrom Rack, Bed Head, and 20 years of diversion 30:00 - Paula's cosmetology school visit 58:00 - Dirty Shitology: Are beauty schools scamming students? Tell 10 friends you love and 20 you hate. And stay s****y. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your salon booking system is scamming you. On this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula sit down with Om, founder of Prexi the brand new salon booking app built ONLY for licensed professionals. We’ve all been there. Your booking system does half the job, you spend more time FIXING what clients booked than actually booking them, and when you call for help they send you to a forum full of pissed off hairdressers. Sound familiar, Avenue? Boulevard? Whatever. Om did the research on 40+ booking platforms and discovered the dirtiest secret in the beauty industry: You can become a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, barber, and hairdresser in 60 SECONDS without touching hair or showing a license. No license verification. No accountability. Just profits. This is why we needed Prexi HELP BUILD PREXI !Contact Om via the link [email protected]. Or on Instagram @helloPrexi Tell him what you want to see. This is our chance to have a booking system run by hairdressers, for hairdressers. salon booking system, salon booking app, salon software, hairdresser, licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology, barber, esthetician, Prexy, best booking app for hairdressers, Booksy alternative, Vagaro alternative, salon business Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is your nail tech dipping your fingers into a communal jar of poop soup? Award-winning manicurist Renee Abugaben (Nay Nays Nails, Folsom's Best 3x) exposes why dip powder is a scam, how to spot a dirty salon, gel vs acrylic truth, and the nastiest client confessions ever — from mayonnaise nails to chewed-off acrylics. This week on Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula finally have a MANICURIST on the pod — and she's not holding back CONNECT WITH RENEE: Instagram: @naynaysnails916/ Folsom, CA - Now accepting waitlist for 2027 (kidding... kinda) LOVE THE SHIT WE TELL? Tap FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - it's free and keeps us unfiltered. Got a horror story? Leave us a voicemail at shititoldmyhairdresser.com or DM us on TikTok / Instagram @shititoldmyhairdresser Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All,Peter Lamas | From Cuba to Camelot Pt 1 What did Jackie Kennedy really tell her hairstylist about the JFK assassination? In this exclusive Part 1, legendary celebrity hairstylist Peter Lamas author of Jackie's Hairstylist: My Life in Camelot — sits down with Shit I Told My Hairdresser to share the stories he was never allowed to tell. Peter arrived in America in 1960 as a 17-year-old Cuban immigrant who didn't speak English, learning the language on a park bench in Brooklyn Heights. Within 8 years, he was styling Jackie Kennedy Onassis herself. Get your copy here on Amazon In this episode you'll hear: JACKIE KENNEDY & JFK SECRETS Why Jackie banned John-John from flying lessons — and her chilling premonitionWhat Jackie confessed to Peter on the 25th anniversary of JFK's death about the Zapruder film, the Grassy Knoll, and Oswald being a "stooge"The truth about Jackie O chain-smoking, her signature scent, and why you'll never find a photo of her with a cigaretteDoing house calls at her NYC apartment because she was hiding from paparazziVIDAL SASSOON & THE $5,000 HAIRCUT How Peter talked his way into an apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon — the only salon in NYC doing apprenticeships besides Kenneth BattelleBeing mentored by Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell & Robert PearsonFlying first-class luggage to Paramount Studios for the most expensive haircut in history: Mia Farrow's pixie cut the day Frank Sinatra served her divorce papersWhat really happened on the set of Rosemary's Baby60 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD & FASHION HISTORY Working at Kenneth — the Mecca where all the socialites and celebrities wentStyling icons: Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Veruschka, Diana Ross as Josephine Baker, Louise Brooks (he did her hair for 10 years before learning who she was)How the 60s British Invasion, the miniskirt, and Broadway's Hair revolutionized beautyFrom Fidel Castro's Cuba to sketching at the Art Students League of New York to the White HousePeter's new book Jackie's Hairstylist has 30+ 5-star reviews on Amazon in its first week and is being called "cinematic." This is Part 1 of our 2-part interview. Part 2 drops next week. Featuring: Peter Lamas — 60+ year career, Cuban-American hairstylist, artist, sculptor, author, Vidal Sassoon protégé, Kenneth stylist. Keywords: jackie kennedy hairstylist, jackie o hair, jfk assassination, zapruder film, grassy knoll, vidal sassoon, paul mitchell, mia farrow haircut, celebrity hairstylist, kenneth battelle, 1960s hair history, bob haircut history, diana ross hair, twiggy hair Hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts + leave a 5-star review. Got a crazy client story? DM us on Instagram @shititoldmyhairdresser — we might read it on air. Order Peter's Book: Jackie's Hairstylist on Amazon & wherever books are sold. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE NON-APOLOGY MASTERCLASS -Nicholas gives his official apology to Kevin Murphy and Paula gives her apology to Unilever, Pantene, Suave, TRESemmé, and Prell: "You're absolutely right, and I apologize... it's all the same mush." and Jason just doesn't give a F*CK! Learn how to apologize without actually apologizing. DIVERSION IS NOT A MYSTERY - How 35,000 units of Pureology end up on Groupon for less than your SalonCentric cost, and why your sales rep says "that's diversion" like it's not their own company doing it. WHY WE SAID NO APOLOGIES, NO F***S GIVEN - The loyalty conversation they don't want you to have. When you buy from us, you keep the baseball jersey on our kid's back. When you buy from Safeway, you're helping buy someone's 3rd house in the Bahamas you're never invited to. It's the sorry-not-sorry, backhanded apology episode that big beauty brands don't want you to hear. We ask for one thing: If you like free shows like this, follow us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It costs you nothing and it keeps this show free and independent. Got a story? Email us: [email protected] or leave a voicemail at shittoldmyhairdresser.comFOLLOW:TikTok + IG: @shittoldmyhairdresserFor more info in Nicholas Augustine and West Coast Blondes check them out and become a stockist or rep IG @wcbhaircare @nicholaspaulaugustineJason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charged for towels, backbar, and credit card fees while being called a 1099 commission employee? It's not normal. It's illegal. We sat down with Margaret, Founder of Beyond The Chair Co., the nonprofit leading the fight for beauty education reform and regulation reform. A 10-year licensed stylist who left the industry after facing zero labor protections, she went back to school in her 30s, created her own degree in Applied Aesthetics, and is now earning her Master's in Public Affairs focused on fixing cosmetology licensure. In this episode, Margaret breaks down: Why most commission stylists are misclassified and have no employment rightsThe real numbers: why cosmetology has the highest student loan default rate of any credentialing programHow federally recognized apprenticeships pay you while you learn, with a 93% pass rate vs 76% in beauty schoolWhy 55% of hairdressers legally can't unionize as booth renters or independent contractors, and the worker-owned co-op loophole that solves itInside Mayday Salon in Nashville - the first worker-owned cooperative salon that's already profitable in year oneIf you work in a commission salon, booth rent, suite, or own a salon, you need to hear where to actually go to learn your rights: Your Department of Labor, Washington L&I, and resources at beyondthechairco.com Have a story about misclassification, wage theft, or no HR when you needed it? Leave us a voicemail at shititoldmyhairdresser.com and we might feature you. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Beyond the Chair Co. - beyondthechairco.com Instagram @beyondthechairco Mayday Salon Cooperative (Nashville) Department of Labor - For misclassification claims L&I - Washington State Labor & Industries for commission rights Before Beauty Nonprofit - Legal resources for stylists And remember stay s****y! Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when addiction, crime, and a broken system collide—and someone finds a way back? In this episode, Hanzo Shears educator Collin Martin shares his remarkable journey from felony drug charges and homelessness to 16 years of sobriety and a successful career educating hairdressers across the country. We also uncover a shocking beauty school student loan fraud case, discuss why addiction remains a hidden crisis in the salon industry, and explore how mentorship, accountability, and second chances can transform lives. If you're a hairdresser, salon owner, cosmetology student, or simply love powerful comeback stories, this is an episode you won't forget. Follow Collin on insta 📸 and visit him on his website and get cutting education https://collinmartinhair.com/ If this conversation resonated with you or someone you love, please know that help is available. Recovery is possible, and you don't have to face it alone.🇺🇸 Need help with drug or alcohol addiction?📞 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week💬 Free, confidential support, treatment referrals, and information for individuals and families.If you're in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.❤️ Remember: Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness—it's one of the strongest decisions you can make. Recovery is possible, and there are people ready to help. You are not alone.Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fourth-generation hairstylist, cosmetic chemist, and West Coast Blondes founder Nicholas joins Jason and Paula for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had. From celebrity salons and LA Fashion Week to formulating professional haircare from the ground up, Nicholas breaks down how the beauty industry really works. We expose white-label products, corporate consolidation, misleading marketing, influencer culture, overpriced salon products, and why so many hairdressers are being sold a version of success that doesn't match reality. We also dive into the science behind blonde hair, product formulation, salon profitability, affiliate income, and why independent stylists have more power than they realize. If you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty professional, or someone who wants to understand what really happens behind the beauty industry curtain, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Click the links below and get to know West Coast Blondes and Nicholas Follow Nicholas & West Coast Blondes 📲 Instagram 🛍️ Shop West Coast Blondes Explore the professional haircare line built specifically for blondes and pre-lightened hair. 🤝 Become an Educator or Sales Rep Interested in partnering with West Coast Blondes? Learn how to join the team. 🎓 NPA Hair Learn more about Nicholas' education platform and professional training. 🎙️ Listen to the West Coast Blondes Podcast Hear more unfiltered conversations about the beauty industry, product formulation, business, and the future of hairdressing. ▶️ Watch on YouTube Subscribe for full interviews, education, product deep dives, and exclusive video content. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with veteran salon owner and educator Mila, who shares her account of being recruited with promises of a national education platform—only to see those opportunities disappear amid alleged corporate politics, conflicts of interest, and years of frustration. Alongside Shaunda, they discuss the impact they say it had on their salons, careers, and business relationships. The conversation explores: How beauty brands recruit salon owners and educatorsThe politics behind becoming a platform artistAllegations of bait-and-switch recruiting tacticsConflicts of interest between sales reps and salonsThe realities of growing a successful salon businessLeadership, integrity, and protecting your reputationWhy more hairdressers are speaking openly about industry practicesWhether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, beauty educator, platform artist, or beauty entrepreneur, this episode offers an inside look at the challenges many professionals say exist behind the scenes of the beauty industry. Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the hair industry, exposing the conversations many professionals have privately—but few are willing to have publicly. If you're looking for honest discussions about salon culture, beauty business, education, and the future of the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it really take to build a career in Hollywood as a hairstylist? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with legendary hairstylist Cherry Peetenbrink, whose career has taken her from salon owner to Hollywood film sets, celebrity clients, major beauty brands, and blockbuster movies like The Hunger Games. Cherry shares the untold stories behind coloring the iconic wigs for Effie and Katniss, working with Academy Award-winning actors, navigating Hollywood, educating for brands like Goldwell, Joico, and Olivia Garden, and why success has far more to do with delivering on your promises than luck. The conversation also tackles the decline of today's hair shows, why brand loyalty has disappeared, balancing career with family, overcoming imposter syndrome, staying relevant after decades in the industry, and what today's hairstylists need to succeed in an ever-changing beauty business. Whether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty school student, educator, or simply fascinated by the world behind Hollywood hair, this episode is packed with real-world advice, career lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. Topics include: • The Hunger Games hair transformations • Celebrity hairstyling & Hollywood film sets • Goldwell, Joico & major beauty brands • Hair shows & beauty industry trends • Salon ownership & career growth • Education, mentorship & staying relevant • Work-life balance & longevity in the beauty industry If you're serious about building a long-term career in beauty, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What really happens behind the scenes at beauty schools—and why are so many graduates unprepared for the salon floor? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with a former state board examiner who reveals what she witnessed firsthand: failing sanitation standards, missing student hours, weak instructor training, licensing issues, and the costly mistakes that can follow students long after graduation. They also break down a listener's shocking account of attending beauty school during COVID, including allegations of fundraising during class time, questionable tuition practices, financial aid concerns, and why many graduates leave school unprepared for a real career behind the chair. If you're a hairstylist, beauty school student, salon owner, educator, or anyone considering a career in cosmetology, this episode pulls back the curtain on an industry that desperately needs accountability. Topics: beauty school, cosmetology school, state board exam, hairstylist education, salon industry, cosmetology licensing, sanitation, beauty school scams, salon careers, hairstylist podcast. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The beauty industry is facing one of its biggest educational shakeups in decades. Carla Jones joins us to unpack the facts behind the Do No Harm Bill, Title IV funding, gainful employment requirements, student outcomes, salon culture, and the future of beauty education. This isn't fear-mongering—it's a candid conversation about accountability, opportunity, and what schools, students, and salon owners need to do moving forward. For more follow Carla on Instagram @iamcarlajones and on TikTok @iam.carlajonesBeauty School Reform, Cosmetology School, Do No Harm Bill, Beauty Industry News, Hairdresser Podcast, Salon Industry, Hairstylist Education, Beauty School Truth, Cosmetology Career, Salon Owner, Hair Industry, Beauty School Accreditation, Career Readiness, Hairdresser Business, Beauty Industry Podcast Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.