The Hair Game

The Hair Game

The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 18 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.

Episodes

July 22, 2024 39 mins

Part 2 with @erica6style dives into the realities of being a blonding specialist. Erica shares how she has developed her policies & contracts over the years to decrease no-shows and avoid price shock. She also shares a hair horror story she is currently going through that reinforces the importance of having all the details of a visit covered.

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Part 2 with @erica6style dives into the realities of being a blonding specialist. Erica shares how she has developed her policies & contracts over the years to decrease no-shows and avoid price shock. She also shares a hair horror story she is currently going through that reinforces the i...

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Educator and salon owner @erica6style shares her inspiring story of overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety. After getting sober, Erica experienced a complete change in her business and client management. She also provides insights into recognizing and addressing addiction.

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Educator and salon owner @erica6style shares her inspiring story of overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety. After getting sober, Erica experienced a complete change in her business and client management. She also provides insights into recognizing and addressing addiction.

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Leisha Thompson, founder of @thetraveling.hairstylists, created a way for stylists to keep their clientele when they need to take an extended leave. She shares how her company works and they ways they keep your clientele happy and satisfied while you are gone. We also get into the the challenges and benefits of being one of the traveling hairstylists.

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• Creative Inspiration and Career Transformation
• Exploring ...

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Leisha Thompson, founder of @thetraveling.hairstylists, created a way for stylists to keep their clientele when they need to take an extended leave. She shares how her company works and they ways they keep your clientele happy and satisfied while you are gone. We also get into the the cha...

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Kia Sterling @kiasterlinghair and Eric dive deep behind-the-scenes of editorial work in the hair industry. They talk about the preparation and execution of runway shows, including the long hours, prepping the hair, and working with different hair textures. Kia shares the most important traits for being successful during runway shows and photo shoots.

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@kiasterlinghair and Eric dive deep behind-the-scenes of editorial work in the hair industry. They talk about the preparation and execution of runway shows, including the long hours, prepping the hair, and working with different hair textures. Kia shares the most important traits for bein...

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Philadelphia-based hairstylist @kiasterlinghair shares her journey from cosmetology school to becoming an editorial stylist. We talk about how she built her portfolio through test shoots, eventually leading to paid gigs. She also shares her love for changing her hair and wearing wigs, as well as her passion for fashion and glamour.

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•  journey from cosmetology school to becoming an editorial stylist 

• The impact...

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Part 2 of our convo with Alin Leslie, founder of @dollylocks , delves into the challenges and intricacies she faced creating a product line. We also discuss the fine details of manufacturing and distributing her products, as well as the significance of education and compliance in the beauty industry.

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Part 2 of our convo with Alin Leslie, founder of @dollylocks , delves into the challenges and intricacies she faced creating a product line. We also discuss the fine details of manufacturing and distributing her products, as well as the significance of education and compliance in the beau...

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Alin Leslie, creator & founder of @dollylocks, shares her fascinating journey from the military to a dreadlocks expert with entertaining and often hilarious anecdotes along the way. Listen in as she highlights the unexpected turns and decisions she made in the pursuit of self-discovery.

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Alin Leslie, creator & founder of @dollylocks, shares her fascinating journey from the military to a dreadlocks expert with entertaining and often hilarious anecdotes along the way. Listen in as she highlights the unexpected turns and decisions she made in the pursuit of self-discovery.

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Ronit Enos, founder of @saloncadence and author of Profit First for Salons, shares a ton of her expertise in salon business management with us. We discuss the importance of mentors, shifting your mindset, and common issues that salon owners have when trying to be profitable.

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Ronit Enos, founder of @saloncadence and author of Profit First for Salons, shares a ton of her expertise in salon business management with us. We discuss the importance of mentors, shifting your mindset, and common issues that salon owners have when trying to be profitable.

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Salon owner and website designer Alannah Zilkowsky @breezewebdesigns discusses the importance of websites for hairdressers and salons.  We also touch on the value of managing online profiles on Google My Business and Yelp for better search results, as well as her thoughts on booking apps. She also shares her experience with Hair Aid, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching hairdressing skills to underprivileged communities ...

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Salon owner and website designer Alannah Zilkowsky @breezewebdesigns discusses the importance of websites for hairdressers and salons.  We also touch on the value of managing online profiles on Google My Business and Yelp for better search results, as well as her thoughts on booking apps....

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Founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education @winnclaybaugh joins us to share his iconic path from salon owner to curriculum developer, author, and motivational speaker. We chat about the importance of connections and continuous learning in our industry. He also shares valuable knowledge and insight he has gained from interviewing leaders from various industries for the past 30 years.

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Founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education @winnclaybaugh joins us to share his iconic path from salon owner to curriculum developer, author, and motivational speaker. We chat about the importance of connections and continuous learning in our industry. He also shares valuabl...

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We're back with @mirellamanelli to hear her journey to become an educator and salon owner. She recalls her first hair show and the recognition she received for her skills, which led to opportunities to create color campaigns and education curriculum. Mirella also discusses her experience with flight anxiety and how she overcame it.

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