Booked till June
Conversations about the beauty industry from first hand experiences. Addressing misinformation and assumptions by exploring what people think and what actually is with a relatable panel of guests that are licensed in a wide range of scope of practices, along with a clients’ perspectives.
Episodes
Welcome back to Booked till June!! Come with us as we dive into a hot topic of discussion in the salon about the unspoken expectations of dress code or being unique. Which is acceptable? How do professionals balance self-expression with work place policies? Dress codes help salons maintain a polished, professional image, but strict rules can feel limiting and controlling for artists in an industry built on creativity.
So, how can ...
Picture this: you're sitting in a salon chair, halfway through a blowout, and suddenly you're sweating like it's mid-July-or shivering like you're in a freezer. Welcome to the thermostat tug-of-war we all know too well. Why does it always feel like the temperature in the salon is stuck in a constant battle between being too hot or too cold? In this episode of Booked Till June, we're diving into the great salon temperature debate:...
Ever wondered what happens behind the salon chair? In this episode of Booked Till June, Alyssa, joins Shawna and Misty to take a hilarious and insightful dive into the world of salon clutter. Is every stylist's station or dispense space just a chaotic mess?! Do salons run on caffeine and clutter?! And what's the secret to keeping everything organized in such a busy space?
Grab a coffee- or a glass of wine - and join us as we bust...
Holiday Epiode: Christmas Hair Don't Care!!
Welcome to a special holiday edition of Booked till June! In this festive episode, we unwrap the most outrageous and hilarious holiday hair requests from clients who dream of "Chrismas Magic" for their looks. From last-minute makeovers to celebrity-inspired looks, stylists share the humor, chaos, and holiday cheer behind the chair during the busiest time of the year. Join us as we wrap u...
Ever felt like your stylist was speaking a whole different language during your appointment? On this episode of Booked till June, we play around with buzzwords that spark fun conversations! So hit Play to unlock the secret language of the salon and don't forget to test your knowledge on what you already know!
"Booked till June" is your go-to-podcast for navigating the beauty world's hilarious highs and awkward lows. This week, we tackle the ultimate breakup: leaving your stylist. Is it them? Is it you? Are your bangs the real victim?
Join us as we uncover the telltale signs it's time to move on, share cringe-worthy listener breakup stories, and get the inside scoop from stylists on what not to do. From ghosting to graceful exits, we'...
Happy Thanksgiving! In this special holiday edition of Booked till June, we are serving up a conversation filled with gratitude and giving back. This Thanksgiving, we're spotlighting professional beauty brands that are making a difference in the world.
From Aveda's clean water initiatives to Thrive Causemetics' support for women in need, Lush's grassroots activism, and MAC's Viva Glam campaign for HIV/AIDS awareness, these brands...
In today's episode of Booked Till June, Shawna and Misty dive into the unexpected and sometimes chilling stories from the world of hair salons. This week, we're. exploring what happens when a simple haircut turns into something far more sinister: clients who become stalkers.
From harrowing experiences with a seemingly perfect client turned nightmare, to expert tips on recognizing red flags and protecting yourself, this episode sh...
Ever had a client demand to go platinum in 20 minutes or refuse to pay up because they "just didn't expect it to look this good"? This episode is for you! Join us as we dive into the art and the science of saying "No" - a skill as essential as scissors in a salon. We'll explore the beauty of boundaries, share tales of heroic "No's" from stylists who've seen it all, and dish out practical tips for standing your ground without losin...
In this week's episode, Shawna, Misty, special guests Angie B, and Heather Williams, the owner of 3 "The Barbers" barbershops, we all dive into what makes the beauty industry a unique force of empowerment and opportunity. Titled "Beauty as a Super Power," we explore how entrepreneurship within beauty isn't just about aesthetics- it's about innovation, resilience, and creating value.
Join us as we discuss:
- The Entrepreneurial ...
What does TFCA stand for? Toxic Free Cosmetic Act. Shawna and Misty connect over an interesting discovery of a topic that will affect the beauty industry and is set to start in January 2025. The Department of Ecology in Washington state is undertaking to remove extremely toxic chemicals from cosmetics in Washington state to protect people from cancers, birth defects and many more tragic potentials..... Companies will have to rethi...
As the years go by, you might wonder how to stay relevant or maybe thinking about leaving the industry....Misty and Shawna connect in a conversation about continued education, your social media presence, networking, adapting to trends, customer feedback, diversifying skills, and innovation. Miss Shawna doesn't know who Brad Mondo is!! Also when you are approaching the end of your career? Do you stay? Do you go? Scale back? Change c...
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness and Human Trafficking Awareness month, Misty and Shawna want to chat about how it ties into the beauty industry and how you can become an advocate.
Season 2!!!! We're back!! Shawna and Misty connect after a long break for summer and jump into a conversation on back to school with a twist. Admissions, open enrollment, whats it take, how much does it cost, taking a tour, beauty school search and tips, pointing out laws, FASFA applications, technical difficulties, new equipment, sound affects, squirrel, your parents are involved, adulting, accrediting agency, getting started, an...
SEASON FINALE! Episode 15, The Depth of Beauty!!!! Shawna, Misty, Nick, and special guest Master Esthetician and Owner of Chicana Esthetics, Abby Palacios connect over a conversation about the depths of needles, skin damage, lasers, how it can go wrong, naughty estheticians, naughty clients, self care treatments sold to the public, devices versus appliance, multicultural skin, How does DOL play a role, the law and guidelines on th...
Shawna, Misty, Nick, and the lovely Jess Dickerson, connect over what it is like to go from being a student to being a professional, how professionalism communicates through image, impressions, sound, and attitude, how you should preparing for an interview, how confidence factors in, showcasing soft skills, why you should power up, 5 things to know before you leave the interview and building the right reputation!!
If you are working in a commission based salon but feel like something just isn't right or the owner hasn't made the guidelines clear.........Shawna, Misty and Nick jump into a conversation about commission based pay and agreements for salons, key guidelines, responsibilities, how searching for info is hard, AI plays a role, chat robots, labor and industries, fair wage and commission act, what the salon owner should provide. Maybe ...
In this week's conversation, Misty, Shawna, and Nick explore an organization called Eyes on Cancer. This company offers skin cancer education and certification to help clients with early detection if they see anything abnormal and explain the importance of having a doctor take a look. So grab your paresols and sunscreen and come with us on this relatable conversation of the ABCDE's of Eyes On Cancer!!
Shawna, Misty, and Nick get together this week over music, how it affects our daily lives, sets the mood in the salon, what reacts to notes, whether it speak to our brains, emotional connections, Ice skating with my grandpa, how hard it is to please everyone's music nerve, solutions to keep the vibe in a positive mood packed into this weeks conversation of how Music Makes You Lose Control!
Shawna, Misty, and Nick connect over a conversation when clients bring a guest to the appointment. When there is a plus one at the appointment, friends, kids, naughty pets, jealous girlfriends, overbearing boyfriends, mom's that overstep, chaos and why is this a pain in the ass. We want to explore whether it is necessary to bring a support system to your appointment? Don't you think your guest will get bored? Why do people bring pe...
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