Trendy with Kim Allison

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling a massive debate: AI in the salon. Are robots replacing hairstylists, or is an AI receptionist the ultimate salon business tool? I am breaking down the fears of losing the human touch behind the chair, what happens when you are too busy to answer the phone, and teasing our big Wednesday interview about a brand-new AI built specifically for hairdressers. Would you let AI talk directly to your clients?Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream!— Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.TIME STAMPS:00:00 - Is AI Coming for the Salon?07:24 - What Are We Protecting If We Can't Answer the Phone?13:52 - Meet "Maria": The AI Receptionist Sneak PeekFollow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode.Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Under the Sink challenge, Trendy Tribe! Today we are raiding your bathroom cabinets to audit all those unused hair products and uncover just how much wasted money is sitting under your sink. Drop a comment with your total product count, your estimated cost, and the oldest product you found living under there! Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review wherever you stream.— Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode.Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the red folder! Today we are diving into beauty culture to help you finally find the right hair products for your routine. I am breaking down 6 essential takeaways (plus a bonus tip at the end!) on what to look for on the shelves and the hidden things secretly ruining your hair without you even realizing it. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review wherever you stream! - Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.00:00 - Intro: The Beauty Culture Product Trap02:08 - Takeaway 1: What Was the Product Actually Hired to Do?08:12 - Takeaway 2: Immediate Results vs. Long-Term Expectations10:02 - Takeaway 3: Establishing Your Starting Baseline12:30 - Takeaway 4: Read the Damn Directions!15:41 - Takeaway 5: Stop Starting Five New Products at Once19:45 - How to Know When a Product Has Officially Failed21:42 - Safety Check: Detox vs. Actual Damage23:12 - Takeaway 6: Spotting Red Flag Claims on the Bottle25:34 - The Final Question Before You Keep ItFollow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode.Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your hair product not working, or are you expecting it to do a job it was never designed to do?As a hairdresser with nearly 30 years behind the chair, I’ve seen clients -and even hairdressers - give up on perfectly good hair products because we didn’t think they worked on the hair.In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 things to check before you blame the product. We’re talking about choosing the right hair product for the job, understanding the difference in performance of hair products, and knowing when the condition of the hair may be affecting your results.Because sometimes the product isn’t the problem.Before you throw it away, buy something new, or decide it “doesn’t work,” ask yourself: Did I understand the assignment?Whether you’re a professional hairdresser, hairstylist, salon professional, or someone trying to get better results from your hair care routine, this conversation is for you.On Wednesday, we’re going deep. I’m going to show you how to properly test a hair product, what signs to track, how long you should realistically give it and how to tell the difference between a product that needs more time and one that simply isn’t working.We’re also getting into those big promises, the glowing reviews and the before-and-afters, because are you buying results, or did the marketing get you?Subscribe for conversations about the hair industry, hairdressers, salon life, hair care, beauty culture, money, and life behind the chair.Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode.Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know, I know, I've been talking your ear off with this all week. But to cap the week off, we're tackling the six-figure stylist illusion! It is time to stop stressing over massive salon revenue claims and start focusing on your business overhead, actual profit, and what you are genuinely keeping in your pocket behind the chair. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review wherever you stream!— Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode.Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.