TRANSFORM A Hairstylist's Journey from Toxic to Healthy

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -

Laura West is a holistic hairstylist and beauty salon entrepreneur with nearly four decades of experience behind the chair. On this inspiring show she and her guests share their passion , knowledge and wisdom to empower other professional beauty industry stylists to make the shift from toxic to healthy. By discussing replacing old- school toxic methods of coloring and styling hair with healthier alternatives they awaken hairstylists around the world to the benefits of practicing a healthier professional and personal lifestyle.

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Episodes

20. Blissing Out With Acupuncture

March 14, 2020 13:38 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MB

I sat down with Jasmine Lister of Bliss Bar after receiving an acupuncture treatment - to find out why I am so blissed out after a treatment and why they are so effective in treating illness. I'm having some issues with my shoulder and I needed some relief. As stylists we all need some extra help with our bodies now and then.

19. 100 Pair of Feet

March 06, 2020 13:59 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Today's guest is Rixie Dennison of Mandala Healing Arts. Rixie is a Reflexologist, Yoga Teacher, Retreat Leader and Life and Recovery Coach. On this episode she shares why Reflexology can be a tool in your Holistic Care Kit. We also dive deep into Recovery as she shares about her Yoga and the 12 Steps Program .

18. Eliminating Everyday Toxins

February 28, 2020 13:59 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Holistic hairstylist turned functional medicine health coach, Kali Poulos and her business partner Dr. Kate Egan of Kali Wellness are on a mission. They want to educate everyone to the dangers of toxins in their beauty care. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

17. Creating Sacred Space

February 21, 2020 13:58 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Have you considered creating sacred space in your Salon ? How about in your home ? I believe creating both is another important step in self care. Today's guest is Scarlet Gleeson , intuitive healer,and teacher. We discuss the difference it makes.

16. Is Your Diet Toxic ?

February 15, 2020 02:35 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Functional nutritionist Michelle Shaughnessy is this week's guest. Learn which foods to avoid to stay healthy,

15. High Vibes

February 07, 2020 15:57 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Do you ever notice how certain people lift your spirits while others leave you feeling drained ? Laurie Amodeo is back on the show to teach us why it's so important to keep our vibration high and how to do it. Laurie is an Intuitive Healer , a Sound Therapist as well as a Spiritual Coach.

14. A Healthy Lymphatic System

January 31, 2020 16:05 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB

Diana Simonton of Human Touch Massage Therapy is this week's guest. She explains exactly what the Lymphatic System is and how to keep it healthy and functioning smoothly.

13.Soak Up the Sunshine for Good Health

January 24, 2020 14:42 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

Holistic Hilda of the Wise Traditions Podcast has some unexpected health tips about sun exposure and we discuss why we create Vision Boards for manifesting.

12. Tapping into your Intuition for Optimal Health

January 17, 2020 15:12 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

I've created a series with wellness experts! Burn out is certainly prevalent in the professional beauty industry. Many of us tend to stand behind the chair for long periods of time caring for our clients and their needs. We forget to care for ourselves by simply drinking enough water or eating a healthy meal. You may want to consider trying some of these tips from these amazing healers! Today's guest is Mara Benner of Four Directions Wellness. Mara is Reflexologist and a Reiki Master and ...

11. Detoxing your Environment

January 10, 2020 15:28 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MB

After realizing conventional salon products were contributing to her poor health , Marla Gibson opened Missoula , Montana's first certified organic salon.

10. Clear Your Mind

December 29, 2019 19:17 - 23 minutes - 28.3 MB

Holistic hair stylist and salon owner Sam Wong shares his knowledge and wisdom on meditation as well as what it means to be a holistic stylist.

9.0 Allergies as Signposts

December 20, 2019 02:15 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MB

Holistic Hairstylist Annette Comp - Patti is this week's guest. Annette is the owner of Annex Hair Studio and has been practicing holistic hairstyling for the pas 10 years. She loves to educate her clients on how holistic health and beauty can coexist. After her allergies became severe she made the shift from toxic to healthy salon products. You can listen to her entire story here!

8. From the Inside Out

December 09, 2019 21:30 - 23 minutes - 21 MB

Holistic Hair Stylist Deanna Robbins shares how she made the shift from toxic to healthy salon products. She also explains how as stylists we are touching client's crown chakra and how she decided to work with clients from the inside out by becoming an emotional healing practitioner.

7. Holistic Hairstylist and Educator

December 01, 2019 22:51 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Holistic Hairstylist Mariatu shares her journey to making the shift to safer beauty care in her salon.

6. A Wake Up Call

November 23, 2019 16:22 - 9 minutes - 9.23 MB

Holistic Hairstylist Joelle Julien has been in the Beauty Industry for close to 30 years . When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 she knew it was time to make the shift to safer beauty products in her salon practice.

5. Deal with Clients' Energy

November 15, 2019 19:50 - 15 minutes - 23.4 MB

Holistic Hairstylist and Energy Healer Laurie Amodeo shares her experience on toxic beauty care, self care, and how clients' energy can affect us.

4. Goodbye Toxins

November 08, 2019 03:42 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

Holistic Hairstylist Tara McAdams May shares her insights on how she made the shift from old school toxic products to healthier options behind the chair. Not only is Tara the owner of two holistic salons , she is also a salon educator for Simply Organic Beauty and Hattori Shears as well as a business coach for stylists!