Destroy The Hairdresser

Let’s talk money, shame, and why debt isn’t the dirty word the boomers made it out to be. In this refreshingly honest episode, Cyd and David get real about personal and business debt—how they manage it, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how smart investments (yes, even on a credit card) can actually build your wealth. Whether you’re carrying $500 or $50k, this episode will shift your mindset, strip away the guilt, and make yo...

Is your Instagram aesthetic on point but your books still empty? In this solo episode, Cyd pulls back the velvet curtain on the content circus and teaches you how to stop performing and start converting. With hard-earned wisdom, real strategies from the Social Circus course, and five actionable ways to build your books using social media—this episode is your wake-up call. Spoiler: You don’t need to go viral to get paid. You need a ...

In this punchy and painfully honest episode, Cyd and David call out one of the most addictive drugs in the salon industry: overworking. From idolizing burnout to using busyness as a badge of honor, they unpack how overworking gives salon owners and stylists a temporary high and a long-term crash. This isn’t about productivity it’s about control, validation, and fear. Whether you’re addicted to the hustle or just can’t figure out ho...

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Destroy The Hairdresser, Cyd and David unpack the glamorization of queer stylists in the salon industry—and the exploitation that often hides underneath. From being celebrated for their “fabulous energy” to being overlooked for leadership and pay raises, queer hairdressers are too often stuck in a glitter-covered box. This episode explores the emotional labor queer stylists are expected to...

A listener drops the tea on a messy rental salon situation: rent hikes, commission assistants in a booth rental space, unclear policies, and a salon owner watching everyone on motion-sensor cameras. Cyd and David unpack why hybrid models get chaotic fast, how leadership confusion breeds distrust, and why booth renters need to understand they’re glorified tenants—not team members. Oh, and if you’re scared of salon cameras? You might...

A stylist is booked out for six months, making great money, and still refuses to raise their prices. Sound familiar? In this episode, we break down why being fully booked isn’t the goal—it’s a trap. Cyd and David tackle the emotional, spiritual, and strategic reasons stylists resist raising prices, and why doing it when things are good is the real power move. From guilt to burnout to hostage scheduling, this one’s a crash course in...

It’s the final part of the series salon owners can’t stop texting their therapist about. In this episode, Cyd and David drop the last four reasons your team is bouncing—fast. From staying delusional about what your stylists actually want, to ignoring modern tech and holding your entire business together with duct tape and lash glue—this is the episode that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and hopefully… evolve. We’re talking favoritism, ...

In Part 2 of How to Lose a Stylist in 10 Days, Cyd and David are back with baby co-hosts, Benz shade, and some brutally honest salon truths. They break down more of the subconscious—and not-so-subtle—ways salon owners sabotage their teams, including turning every meeting into a therapy session, offering fake "growth paths," and trying to prove how broke they are as a leadership flex. You’ll hear mic drops on emotional lab...

Welcome to a special chaos-filled episode—featuring baby co-hosts, N*SYNC debates, and the cold, hard truth about why stylists keep quitting. Cyd and David dive into the viral TikTok trend that exposed why hairdressers really leave commission salons—and it’s not just about the money. From love-bombing leadership to micromanaging madness, they break down the toxic behaviors that cause walkouts, burnout, and booth-rental rebellions. ...

In this astrology-meets-business episode of Destroy The Hairdresser, Cyd is joined by professional astrologer and longtime friend Josh Robbins (formerly Astral Above). Together they unpack the real reason your business might be stuck—and spoiler—it’s written in the stars.Josh breaks down the 4 business elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) based on your rising sign and gives tactical advice for how to lead your team, manage resources,...

“I finally made money… now I’m scared to spend it.” Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster of financial growth. This week on Destroy The Hairdresser, Cyd and David tackle the deep money trauma hairdressers carry—and how it shows up in business through hoarding, guilt, emotional discounting, and self-sabotage.From the fear of being perceived as greedy to the chaos of financial illiteracy, they’re breaking down why creatives struggle...

Is it leadership or is it a cult?Salon owners keep asking how to get their team to care without sounding like they’re recruiting for a high-control group, and we have thoughts. In this episode, Cyd and David unpack salon “buy-in” culture, the toxic love-bombing that happens in hiring, and why your team doesn’t need to care about the business the way you do.From dramatic walkouts to petty rumors and salon trauma, we’re spilling the ...

Cyd’s back on Threads and back on her bullshit (the good kind). In this episode, she and David talk about how social media became a space for truth bombs during maternity leave, the unexpected power of Threads, and why everyhairdresser needs a place to say what they really think. Then they dive into a Hairdresser Hotline question about time-based pricing, why your clients don’t get to run your business, and why you can absolutely b...

Trigger warning: discussion of child loss and medical complications. Cyd returns to the mic with a powerful and personal episode revealing the secret she's been keeping: she had a baby—again! In this raw and emotional conversation, Cyd opens up about navigating IVF, experiencing a devastating pregnancy loss, and the toll social media took on her mental and physical health. She and David dive deep into how trauma, parenthood, and bo...

In this episode of Destroy The Hairdresser, David sits down with Lori Obiedzinski from Aura Salonware to discuss how technology is transforming the salon industry. They dive into how Aura is disrupting outdated salon management systems, making it easier for stylists and owners to streamline their businesses. They talk about station sharing, AI in salon software, and why commission salons aren’t dead—they just need a better model. P...

In this episode of Destroy The Hairdresser, David and Kris dive deep into the broken system of cosmetology licensing, the flaws in beauty school education, and how the industry needs radical change. They break down why licensing doesn’t guarantee skill, why schools aren’t preparing hairstylists for real-life salon work, and how artistry should take center stage over outdated systems. They also touch on the power of community, the i...

In this episode of Destroy the Hairdresser, David Bosscher sits down with Megan Harvey, a longtime hairdresser who transformed her career through Destroy The Hairdresser coaching. Megan shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, shifting to hourly pricing, and going gratuity-free—plus the huge mindset shifts that came with it. She dives into how coaching helped her build confidence, launch her own education program, and, m...

In this episode of Destroy the Hairdresser, David Bosscher interviews longtime coaching client and salon owner Natalie Kalae. Natalie shares her journey from working in structured corporate salons to taking the leap into entrepreneurship with the guidance of DTH coaching. She discusses the challenges of moving to New York City, starting her own salon suite, and scaling her business into a micro-salon model. Natalie highlights how c...

In this episode of Destroy the Hairdresser, David sits down with Coach Bek Sanders to unpack their wild ride through social media—from viral TikToks and trend predictions to internet backlash and the misunderstood nature of Destroy the Hairdresser. They dive into the emotional rollercoaster of managing online reactions, the fear of being misunderstood, and the freedom that comes with letting go of public perception. Plus, Bek share...