Untangle It All With Ella, Emily & Sam
Untangle It All with Ella, Emily & Sam is the unfiltered podcast for hairstylists who are tired of surface-level beauty talk. Hosted by three stylists, we go beyond balayage to unpack the real, raw, and ridiculous sides of life behind the chair. From burnout and boundaries to wild client stories, industry tea, and everything in between. Whether you're just starting out or twenty years deep, this is your space to laugh, vent, learn, and feel seen. No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just three pros untangling the mess with honesty, humor, and heart. New episodes weekly. Come hang out, we saved you a seat.
Episodes
We’re catching up on our summers, talking about why we’re so excited for the “ber” months, and then getting into a topic we could probably talk about forever: what hairstylists wish clients knew.
We talk about everything from knowing what an inch of hair actually looks like, what a “trim” really means, and the difference between bangs, layers, and the words clients use to describe ...
Back-to-school season sounds organized in theory. In reality, it’s school supplies, haircut appointments, packed lunches, work schedules, forgotten forms, stressed kids, stressed parents, and trying to somehow keep everyone on track.
In this episode of Untangle It All, Ella, Emily and Sam talk about the chaos of getting ready for a new school year from both the working-parent and hairstylist perspectives. We ge...
We’re finally back behind the mic! In this episode, we catch up on what’s been happening in our lives and at the salon, share some of our funniest client and coworker moments, and debate a few hairdresser hot takes. We finish things off with Hair Olympics, where we vote on who is most likely to spill colour, forget lunch, drop a comb, cry over a haircut and more.
Expect honest salon talk, plenty of laughs...
Prom season and wedding season are full of beautiful hair, big emotions, tight timelines, and a little salon chaos. In this episode, we’re talking all things formal styling.. what clients should do before their appointment, what not to do on the day of, how to prepare for prom or bridal hair, and the little things that can make or break the final look.
We also get into salon event etiquette, realistic expectati...
Summer is supposed to be fun… so why does the first tank top of the year feel like an emotional ambush?
In this episode, we’re talking about the very real pressure that comes with summer: body expectations, social media comparison, panic-buying shorts, feeling exposed in summer clothes, heat rage, boob sweat, thigh chafing, humidity hair, and the chaos of trying to look cute while simply surviving the we...
In this episode we're diving into the colourful side of salon life: blondes, brunettes, coppers, vivids, grey blending, colour corrections, and the truth about "low maintenance" hair.
We're talking about why your starting canvas matters, why inspo pics are a guide, NOT a guarantee, and what clients need to understand before making big colour changes. From blonde turning yellow, to vivid colours fading fast, to going ...
In this episode we talk all about the side of salon life people don't often see or think about. From constant sweeping, scrubbing and staying late, to the physical and mental load of working behind the chair. We're getting real about what the job actually takes and dive into the friendship side of it all. Laughter, support, chaos and inside jokes that make the hard days easier. This honest and relatable episode will...
In this episode of Untangle It All, we step outside the salon and into the world of construction trades.
For the first time ever we’re doing a two part interview series. In Part 1, we sit down with Kayleigh to talk about what it’s really like working in trades like sheet metal, HVAC, and electrical. From getting started in the industry to what the job sites are actually like day to day, she shares the rea...
We’re back after a few weeks off due to illness and injuries, and we’re catching up on life behind the scenes. Then we dive into winter hair care, what cold air, indoor heating, and winter accessories are really doing to your hair.
From dryness and static to scalp irritation and product tweaks, we’re sharing simple adjustments you can make to keep hair healthy all season long.
If your hair feels dull...
We adore our clients, but episode 20 is all about the things that make stylists silently scream. We’re sharing our biggest salon pet peeves, why they matter more than you think, and how small changes can make your salon experience way better for everyone. Funny, honest, and very “if you know, you know.”
we’re back from the holidays and jumping straight into the chaos. episode 19 is all about christmas and new year life updates, what happened in the salon, and everything in between. this one is heavy on the laughs, light on the planning, and full of the random conversations that happen when you finally sit down and catch up.
To wrap up 2025, we handed the mic over to you. This episode is entirely driven by viewer-submitted questions, and you did not hold back. With over 70 questions sent in, we dive into everything from lighthearted fun and hot takes to thoughtful, personal, and unexpected topics. It’s honest, chaotic in the best way, full of laughs, and a perfect reflection of the community we’ve built this year. Than...
Episode 17 threw the rulebook out the window in the best way. between chaotic storytelling, trend predictions for the year ahead, and a pile of unhinged rapid-fire questions, this one had us laughing nonstop. we also introduced a hilarious new segment where we imagined what we’d do if we woke up in each other’s bodies for a day… and things got weird fast. if you’re here for the chaos, ...
In this episode, we’re diving into the real culture of hair, the emotional labour no one sees, the safe-space magic of the salon chair, the burnout tug-of-war, and the unspoken bonds that make stylists their own kind of family. We’re talking client confessions, transformation stories, industry myths that need to die, and why the hair community feels like its own world. If you’ve ever felt dra...
Today’s episode is loaded with laughs and unfiltered trio energy. We guess the lie in Story Roulette, rate each other in the Friendship Audit, reveal our hidden roles in a fictional holiday party, and take on some over-the-top hairdresser dilemmas. It’s messy, funny, and very us.
Episode 14 is all about getting ready for the holiday rush in the salon. We share the real behind the chair prep that helps keep the season running smoothly, plus the small things that make the busiest time of year feel magical. Expect practical advice, heartwarming stories from past Decembers, and lots of fun holiday themed this or that and seasonal preference questions sprinkled throughout the episode. Grab ...
We’re joined by Ella’s mom, who brings 25 years of beauty industry experience to the couch. She’s done it all: stylist, wholesaler retail, and now receptionist. She shares stories, lessons, and her honest take on how the industry has changed.
In this episode, we take a step back from the chair and share who we were before becoming hairstylists. From our early jobs and life experiences to how our friendship has grown over the years, we’re getting personal and reflecting on what led us here. We also dive into our ultimate dream salon, what it would look like, feel like, and how we’d create a space that truly represents us and the industry...
This week, we’re sharing the scariest stories from behind (and in front of) the chair, from our own unforgettable hair horror moments to the wildest tales sent in by listeners. Think botched bangs, bleach gone wrong, and DIY disasters that’ll make you clutch your conditioner. Grab your shears and your snacks, it’s story time at the salon.
In our 10th episode, we sit down with our manager Monica, a hairstylist and instructor with 30 years of industry experience. From her early salon days to teaching the next generation, Monica shares insights, hard-earned lessons, and advice for stylists at every stage. We also take a nostalgic trip through the decades to talk about iconic hair trends from the ‘90s, 2000s, and beyond, then wrap up with a r...
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