Destroy The Hairdresser

In this fiery rapid-fire round of Hairdresser Hotline, Cyd and David channel their inner dragons to tackle your unfiltered, anonymous questions—from resenting clients who text at midnight to bosses who give themselves raises while calling the team “family.” No novella-length submissions here, just straight-up salon truth bombs.

We’re talking boundaries, commission delusions, gratuity confusion, and why your resentment might actually...

In this solo episode, David Bosscher sits down with you—just you—to deliver the kind of truth you won’t hear from most industry “leaders.” This one’s for the listener who knows they’re meant for more, even if they don’t know how to get there yet.

If you’ve given up, this episode isn’t for you.
But if there’s even a flicker of desire to do it differently—build something big, lead something bold, break the rules and win—then you’re...

SEO for Salon RebelsYou don’t need to go viral to get booked—you need to be found. In this quick solo episode, we’re talking about search engine optimization—aka SEO—for hairstylists and salon owners who are tired of chasing the algorithm and ready to get strategic.If you’ve ever wondered how to get discovered on Google, boost your bookings without dancing on Reels, or actually make your website work for you, this episode will give...

From TikTok tools to nostalgic toys, this episode is full of unfiltered DTH chaos—and the powerful milestones hiding underneath it all. Cyd and David kick things off by reviewing the internet’s latest viral obsession (yes, it involves silky bangs and plastic gremlins). But in between the laughs, they drop a major stat: over 19,000 coaching calls and 36 salons launched in 12 years of Destroy The Hairdresser.
They reflect on the w...

Everyone talks about the hustle, the climb, the breakthrough. But no one talks about what happens after you “make it.”
In this episode, we unpack the unexpected emotions that come with success—grief, guilt, loneliness, fear of losing it all—and why hitting your goals can feel... heavy.
From saying goodbye to old versions of yourself to outgrowing relationships, we’re breaking down the shadow side of growth and giving you the tools to...

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...