Mane Talk

Mane Talk

Welcome to Mane Talk—where beauty meets business in the most fun and unfiltered way! I’m your host, Laura Bell, and I have been in the beauty industry for more than a decade —starting behind the chair as a stylist and now running my own salon, Salon 21 Hair & Esthetics. Along the way, I’ve learned one thing: success in this industry is about way more than being great with hair! It’s about staying ahead of trends, understanding what clients really need and want, and constantly evolving—all while having a little fun along the way! At Salon 21, we keep things fun, unfiltered, and real—just like this podcast. Whether you’re here for expert hair advice, industry insights, or just some good behind-the-chair conversations, we want you to feel at home. Grab your coffee (or your wine!), and let’s talk all things beauty along with some behind-the-chair moments you just can’t make up! Get ready for expert tips, fun conversations, and a little bit of behind the chair secrets—because here at Mane Talk, we keep it real! 🎧 Subscribe on your favourite podcast player now and join the conversation! Connect with Laura & Salon 21: Website: salon21.ca Facebook: Salon21.by.LauraMills Instagram: @salon21.hairandaesthetics

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July 16, 2025 7 mins

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In this raw and relatable solo episode, host Laura Bell takes us back to her beauty school beginnings—from sky-high poofs and Bump-Its to her first butthole wax (yes, really). With her signature humour and honesty, Laura shares what no textbook ever covered: learning to build a beauty career one foil, facial, and emotional breakdown at a time. She opens up about the moment she realized hairstyling wasn’t just about ...

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Welcome to the first episode of Mane Talk—where beauty meets business and nothing’s off-limits. Your host, Laura Bell, shares the raw, real, and often hilarious story of how she went from stylist to salon owner, wife, and mom… all in the span of a year and a half. Hear the origin story of Salon 21, what no one tells you about opening a salon, the behind-the-chair myth she busts on the regular, and why this podcas...

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May 31, 2025 1 min

Welcome to Mane Talk—where beauty meets business in the most fun and unfiltered way! I’m your host, Laura Bell, and I have been in the beauty industry for more than a decade —starting behind the chair as a stylist and now running my own salon, Salon 21 Hair & Esthetics. Along the way, I’ve learned one thing: success in this industry is about way more than being great with hair! It’s about staying ahead of trends, understanding ...

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