Hair Talk Podcast

Client consultations are imperative in achieving a positive result for both the hairstylist and the client.  We talk about virtual consultations happening before the appointment so we can really have an understanding about the service, price and time needed to make the magic happen. Amanda is our DIY gal so she is a great representative for listeners and to allow Linda and Karie  (the hairstylists) to educate and guide her so that disasters don't ruin her hair. #themoreyouknowPlease like and follow!Insta: @hairtalkseattleTikTok: @hairtalkpodcastseattleFacebook: Hair Talk Podcast page and groupemail: hello@hairtalkpodcast.com

We are so honored and excited to have Kristen in the studio with us. We had a great time talking with this intelligent and well-educated woman about life, people and feelings. Here is a summary in her own words: My various careers have made zero sense on paper. I went to undergrad for creative writing, and then did a 180 degree turn and decided that I'd go back to school and become...a barber?! And yet, it all makes perfect sense. Well, at least to me. I love stories. I love people. I love making people feel good about themselves inside and out. I am a sex therapist now and I fully believe if I hadn't been with my clients through their many tales of sex, dating, partying, graduating, learning, growing, and becoming, I might never have been the sex therapist I am today. Some of my former barber clients still reach out to me to tell me about their lives, which I am so happy and humbled by. Cutting hair has been a lifeline and an amazing teacher.

This podcast episode delves into the fascinating world of shampoo, shedding light on its origin, various uses, ingredients, and the wide array of options available today. Historical Roots: The episode begins by exploring the historical roots of shampoo. It explains that the word "shampoo" derives from the Hindi word "chāmpo," which means to massage or knead. Shampooing has been practiced for centuries in different cultures, often using natural ingredients like herbs and oils. Evolution of Shampoo: The podcast then traces the evolution of shampoo from its early forms to the modern liquid or bar shampoo we use today. It highlights how shampoo has evolved from basic soap-based formulas to more specialized products designed for various hair types and needs. Ingredients: A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the ingredients used in shampoo. It delves into the common ingredients found in shampoos, such as surfactants (cleansing agents), conditioners, fragrances, and preservatives. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of choosing shampoos that match one's hair type and any specific concerns, like dandruff or frizz. Hair Care Tips: The podcast offers practical hair care tips, including the correct way to shampoo and the importance of rinsing thoroughly. It also touches on the potential harm of over-shampooing, which can strip the hair of natural oils and lead to dryness. Variety of Options: The episode highlights the vast array of shampoo options available today. It covers traditional liquid shampoos, solid shampoo bars, organic and natural alternatives, and even sulfate-free and vegan options. The hosts stress the importance of consumers making informed choices based on their hair needs and values. Sustainability: Sustainability is a key theme in the episode. It discusses how the beauty industry is moving towards eco-friendly packaging and ingredients, as consumers become more conscious of their environmental impact. The hosts encourage listeners to consider sustainable options when choosing shampoo products.In conclusion, this podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the world of shampoo, from its historical origins to its modern-day iterations. It emphasizes the significance of understanding ingredients, choosing the right shampoo for individual needs, and being mindful of sustainability in the hair care routine. Whether you're a hair care enthusiast or simply looking to make more informed choices about your shampoo, this episode offers valuable insights and tips.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

If you know, you know. Hair stylists have such unique relationships with their clients, and that becomes abundantly clear when something happens to them. In this episode, Karie shares her experience losing a beloved client and going to her memorial where she was not greeted with the warmest reception. We break this down and eventually have a laugh about it (of course!). This experience was actually the catalyst to start this podcast and share these kinds of stories with you. This is the human connection and shared experience that we all need in our lives-all wrapped up nicely and delivered right to your ears!We hope you enjoy and would love to hear your thoughts. You can leave us a voice message on our website, www.hairtalkpodcast.com or send a direct message via Instagram @hair_talk_with_karie, Facebook page Hair Talk Podcast, or old-fashioned email at  hello@hairtalkpodcast.com Smash that like and follow button! If you want : )--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Darcey- owner of Starjuice Bodywork-has been a massage therapist and aromatherapist for nearly 25 years in Seattle. She practices holistic bodywork and uses cupping, reiki and aromatherapy along with other more familiar massage techniques to give her clients a deep healing experience.In this fun episode we talk to Darcey about her background and motivation to be a massage therapist. She tells us about her extensive education in aromatherapy, energy healing and cupping. We also ask for some Cringe Corner moments she can share, and boy, does she deliver! She brings her humor and knowledge to the Hair Talk table and we really enjoyed talking with her. To reach Darcey for your next massage:Instagram @starjuicebodyworkemail starjuicebodywork@gmail.comvisit http://www.starjuicebodywork.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Deirdre is a native PNW’er with 15 years+ experience behind the chair. She loves creating “roll out of bed with flair” hair and as a razor cut specialist, her passion is to intuitively create custom textured and easy to style looks that will complement your face shape and features. …A major plus if it looks good in a beanie. Lived in color is her jam using the best low tox color line and non toxic styling products. She believes in the kindred connection between hair and wellness and offers Energy Healing & Crystal therapy with her services.In this episode, Karie, Linda and Lea hit the road and travel to Bellingham, WA to interview Deirdre. We rented a little cottage in the woods and sat down for a chat. Deirdre tells us about a serious health scare that landed her in the hospital. She has recovered and is doing well now, and has balanced her business to make sure she stays healthy and well. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always, check out our website, hairtalkpodcast.com for more episodes!Find Deirdre: @dergdoeshair_ on Instagram Book with her: https://www.topaz-salon.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Who doesn't  love a good step-by-step guide to success? We have taken a list posted by @behindthechair and discussed the steps at length. These are all good ideas that can be applied to any job at any point in a career. Do we go off on tangents? Hell yeah, but that's the fun stuff, folks! Hair Talk gets real every damn time and that's what keeps ya coming back. Grab a cuppa tea and sit back while we spill it... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Leah Stang is a self-proclaimed "small town hippie/goth chick turned lower maintenance babe living in the city of grey".  She has a dog named Shredder and she loves hair more now than she has ever understood love for anything else.Leah has done it all, working at a high-end salon to low-key barbering. She invests thousands in advanced education and her love of the craft is evident in her work. We had a rowdy good time chatting with her,  she is a lot of fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Let's get into it, shall we? We go into a deep dive on curling irons and hair dryers (Dyson, we are looking at you!), Covid hair loss-don't worry, we have solutions-and finally we share our favorite products that we all love and use on the daily. Online store: https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroomKarie's pick: Grande Lash Serum https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroom/product/12821/16281Linda's pick: Davines Liquid Spell https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroom/product/18160/21614Amanda's pick LOMA nourishing oil treatment https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroom/product/549/2607Lea's pick Davines shine wax https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroom/product/6373/9837--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

We chat with Coral about hair extensions, have a candid conversation about money and hear her awkward stories about some vindictive “mentors”! Coral is a lifetime learner dedicated to creative expression. She graduated from Toni and Guy Academy learning a cutting-edge curriculum and rounded out with classical training under a lead cutting specialist with Aveda. She loves building relationships with her guests to maintain a long-term vision and create diffused colors and cuts with maximum grow-out potential. Additionally, Coral specializes in customizing major hair extension transformations ranging from growing out a pixie to addressing thinning hair. She brings a whimsical approach to pushing the envelope - always trying a new technique or color to spice up the routine. Interests: Extension and color transformations, texture, low-maintenance, fine hair Special Interests: Dad jokes, bad puns, spontaneity, coffeeInsta: @coral.like.the.reefLocated in Seattle, WA and Des Moines, IA--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Hey everyone! We are so excited to launch our Season 2 of Hair Talk! Thank you for your support by listening and following on your favorite podcast app. In this episode we talk to Lea, Linda and Amanda about where they work, what their passions are and get to know them a little better. Lea is releasing her own album called, Hearts End; Linda was featured in a photoshoot by a new photographer, Jessica Burnett  https://www.sohphotos.com/ and during our discussion we sidebar, (as usual!) talking about Linda's sister, who is a nun at Daughters of St. Paul. They have their own podcast, The Daughters' project https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daughters-project/id1535644233.Amanda is in love and doing her creative thing including another fabulous wedding with yours truly. : ) Who DOESN'T have a side hustle?!We would love to hear from you! Please reach out and let us know about you and why you like the podcast. Leave a review at www.hairtalkpodcast.comor send us a direct voice message and be featured on the pod! https://anchor.fm/hairtalkpodcast.com/messageThank you!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

http://www.nativelightphoto.com For branding and pro headshotshttp://www.holliwithaniportraits.com For socials, makeovers, fun eventsInsta: @nativelightphoto, @holliwithaniportraits, @careerspotlightpodcastKarie and Amanda work with Holli during photoshoots for makeover sessions and headshots. Holli is a detailed, organized and professional photographer who makes your photo experience so comfortable and therefore successful! Here is some background on Holli: Born and raised in West Seattle, I have always had a keen eye for photography and found inspiration in both nature and art from museum galleries to street art to the fine art my mother or other relatives have created.As a kid with a Polaroid camera in hand, I loved photographing people in action or posing stuffed animals to practice more formal posing (for real, I did that)!Starting out as a Wedding Photographers assistant at 18, I quickly discovered I love people. Burned out from weddings within a few years, I tried a variety of other things, but always with a day job. Photography finally became my full focus in 2015! Native Light Photography was launched to provide branding and professional photography to career professionals and businesses. Another branch came back into focus during the Pandemic to fulfill a more creative side working with people of all ages, holliwithani.com ;)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

In this episode we talk about how teenaged Sarah went from trading hair services for cigarettes to owning her own organic salon. We also discuss a few Awkward Moments with clients that include a hot iron, a neti pot and farts. Good times!Sarah Griffiths is the founder of Treo Organic Salon in West Seattle. She has been in the industry for 25+ years. Sarah’s passion for organic products, health and sustainable living have been born out of some unfortunate health events in her life. She has seen the benefits from switching to healthy alternatives. Clients actively seek her out based on the knowledge that she uses healthy, non-toxic products. Sarah specializes in low maintenance, soft lived-in color. Combining health and beauty is her passion.treoorganicsalon.comContact: info@treoorganicsalon.comhttps://www.facebook.com/treoorganicsalon/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Robert Banyaga - Educator/Hairdresser In this episode I talk to Robert about color theory, hair shows, fashion shows, the history of hairdressing and iconic influences and the importance of advanced education throughout your hairdressing career. More about Robert:📍Dallas TX📍Regional Educator for Dessange Group NA🎨 Independent Hair Colorist 🏴‍☠️ Rock N Roll 🏴‍☠️Bassist for Heroes of Rejection❤️Haircolor | Music | Art | Love | 🐈‍⬛I’ve been in the beauty industry since 1985 and have been heavily involved in salon education from day one. I’ve been behind the chair for many years as well as a self-proclaimed “road dog” from doing shows, in-salon classes and seminars all over the world. I've worked corporately and independently, in large salons, small salons and suites. I’ve been fortunate to have had amazing mentors and a fantastic foundation of knowledge to build a career upon. I’m currently an independent colorist in the DFW area and a corporate regional educator for a large salon group. When I’m not on the road, I love being with my family or rocking out with my band.rbanyaga@fantasticsams.comhttps://instagram.com/robert4haircolorhttps://facebook.com/colorthatrockshttps://linkedin.com/in/robertbanyagaMentors/Influential Icons:@anthonymascolo57, @trevorsorbie, @robertlobetta, @egostyle, @reigncreativespace, @marybehindthechair, @oneshothairawards, @richykanda--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy within your body? Can you easily "read the room" and know how people are feeling? As hairdressers, we are either born with this ability or come to know it with working closely with people over the years. Brooke has felt this all her life and has learned to use the energy to ground herself and give to others in a way that feels so nurturing and loving. This is her story of the journey of healing and giving of energy that we can all benefit from hearing. We also talk about women's prisons and picklebacks, so, there's that.Find out more about Reiki, sound baths, shamamic healing at www.atouchofmeraki.comemail at brookeathos@yahoo.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Mark Budihas has a background that includes 50+ years "wandering the halls of our beloved beauty industry." Here's his resume:  Hairdresser Educator Salon Owner Salon Consultant Academy Director Product Developer Publisher Business ConsultantToday, he is proud to work with Green Circle Salons bringing sustainable beauty practices to the beauty industry in the U.S. and Canada.Contact him for more information on how to make your salon GREEN! mbudihas@greencirclesalons.comDrop us an email at hello@hairtalkpodcast.com or leave a voice mail on Spotify. Thank you!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Amanda and Karie have a side gig doing make-up and hair for events and photo shoots. Whether it's a wedding, headshots or make-overs, we love working and collaborating together to make the experience fun and the end result amazing. In this episode, we chat about past events we have worked, some great and not-so-great experiences with weddings and... EYEBROWS-we talk about eyebrows! Amanda has been a makeup artists for many years and has seen the trends come and go, you are sure to learn something you didn't know with this one!aframewawro@gmail.comkariekoltzstudio.com to book a consultation with us!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Destined for greatness in the hair business, Anne came on the scene at age 19 with more energy than she knew what to do with! She started Hair.comb  around the time the internet was just taking off (hence the play on words). As her business evolved, Anne pivoted and made decisions right when change needed to happen. We talk about her journey, our time as owner/employee and what to do about lice (!)http://hairdotcomb.comSteps on how to eliminate lice at home:1. Confirm that it's lice and not dandruff or another scalp disorder.2. Purchase a delousing kit.2. Wet the hair. Apply olive oil or mayonnaise to the hair and saturate.3. Wrap in plastic. A bag or Saran Wrap will do4. Apply heat for up to 15 min. (if you don't have access to a dryer, microwave a damp towel and wrap around the plastic. Remove when cooled)5. Take off plastic wrap and cleanse with a delousing shampoo. May need a few washings to get all of the oil out.6. Detangle the hair. Divide into 4 sections, two in front and two in back. Starting at the nape of the neck on one side, use the nit comb in the kit and slide the comb down the length of the hair.  Part 1/2 " sections at a time and move to the top. After each swipe, clean the comb in a towel or bowl of water. Repeat for all sections. 7. Make sure to put all implements, towels, bowls, plastic, etc in a large plastic bag for 48 hours.8. Wash all bedding and common fabrics in hot water followed by a hot dryer.Spread the word! Help other parents with information to keep the infestation at a minimum and maybe you won't have to do it again next month!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Who knew that baristas have so much in common with hair stylists? This episode features a hairstylist who started out as a beauty school student, became a barista and was encouraged by several strangers to pursue a career in hair! Let's unpack this together in this new episode featuring Rebecca Raine.rebeccaraine.hair@gmail.comhttp://leftpocket.orghttp://factoryhairseattle.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message

Irene is a hairstylist of 15 years who started off as a young, single mom. She honed her skills specializing in naturally textured hair at Vasuda Salon in downtown Seattle, WA. She currently works at Factory Hair Seattle in West Seattle. Get to know Irene, she's a gem.http://factoryhairseattle.com/teaminstagram @ireevera--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodcast/message