Volume Up by The Tease
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsVolume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen.
Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.
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What's On Your Beauty Labels?
August 22, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBInterview with Laura Ehlers After some unique health challenges forced Laura to look deeper at the ingredients in beauty products, she decided to put her Master's in Health & Nutrition Education to use in an unexpected way - by teaching those curious about clean products how to become conscious consumers. The term "clean beauty" is rather ambiguous, so in addition to sharing routines and reviews, Laura loves to educate how to decipher beauty product labels and help each person tailor their ...
No Medical Insurance? * Maybe * You'll be okay
August 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBInterview with Tim Ummel and Fred Jones Today we welcome to the pod Professional Beauty Federation Legal Counsel and Advocate Fred Jones who has represented California’s barbering/beauty industry for over 20 years. If you don't know Professional Beauty Federation, they are a nonprofit trade association that was formed in 1999 to give voice to the over 600,000-licensed barbering/beauty professionals in California and to raise the professionalism of the beauty, spa and barbering industry. We...
The Blueprint to Work-Life Balance in the Salon
August 08, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBInterview with Starr Mason A dynamic, caring, and personable leader, Starr Mason has distinguished herself with nearly 25 years of service to Hair Cuttery Family of Brands. In that time, she has been awarded Field Education Leader of the Year (2018) and led her teams to numerous company honors over the years. Humble by nature, Starr says she is always looking to grow and learn professionally, adding, “Everyone is my teacher.” She leads virtual and in-person training sessions for our Salon...
Foraging for Buttons, Fabric and Dyes - Sustainable Fashion
August 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBInterview with Jeff Garner Romantic visual artist, pioneer, and unconventional designer Jeff Garner and his sustainable label Prophetik are on a path of transformation, leading the evolution of fashion and changing our perception of luxury. Mr. Garner was named one of the top 40 artists in the US and his works were placed permanently in the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery for the 40 under 40 Exhibition. The uniqueness of Prophetik begins with the artist himself. Garner’s vivacity and his co...
The Hair Thinning Authority President
July 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBInterview with Ian Murphy Ian Murphy, President of BosleyMD, is a seasoned global beauty business executive with over 30 years of expertise. In roles ranging from marketing to sales to international business development, Murphy is a trailblazer within the category and has represented beauty conglomerates such as Redken, Wella, Garnier and Bio Ionic. Currently, at BosleyMD, The Thinning Hair Authority™, he leads the company and is responsible for global strategy, brand vision, innovation, ...
Do You Hate Shaving Your Face? You're Doing It Wrong
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBInterview with Douglas Smythe Douglas Smythe was first introduced to traditional shaving as a child watching his dad shave on the weekends, fast forward to today and find him and his business, Phoenix Shaving, trailblazing on the forefront of the Traditional Wet Shaving revival we are currently seeing crop up around the world. His passion for male grooming and traditional shaving became the focal point of his business and Phoenix Shaving was born. Almost immediately, folks began to take not...
The Beauty Industry Stands United Against Bullying - A Mental Health Series
July 11, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBInterview with Shane Wolf Shane Wolf is the Worldwide President for US brands, Professional Products Division at L’Oréal. A trained hairdresser, Shane has spent over twenty-eight years in professional beauty, holding various leadership positions across the hair industry. He has worked across top professional brands such as Redken, Matrix, Biolage, Kerastase, Shu Uemura, Pureology, Pulp Riot, and Mizani. Throughout his career, Shane has been inspired to build brands with a mission to improve...
Corporate to Beauty: It’s Okay to Change
June 27, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBInterview with Cherin Choi Cherin Choi grew up in southern California, and trained as a hairdresser in Los Angeles, where she graduated from the acclaimed TONI&GUY Academy. She later apprenticed as color associate at the prestigious Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills, CA. It was there that she refined coloring techniques that have allowed her to highlight healthy, fine hair with minimal damage, and to transform dark and coarse to blonde and beautiful. In addition to natural hair coloring, ...
Beauty School Marketing and Recruitment 101
June 20, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBInterview with Jenn Lyles On this week’s episode, we talked with Jenn Lyles. Jenn Lyles is a beauty school marketing and lead generation expert, now serving as the Executive Director of Beauty Schools Marketing Group. She worked as Communications Director for the American Association of Cosmetology Schools before pivoting to the school side as a Marketing Director for a four-campus beauty and wellness school in Southern California where she was awarded best beauty school marketer in the nat...
Beauty Industry Going Further: A Mental Health Series
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBInterview with Sam Villa and Rachel Hile On this week’s episode, we talked with Sam Villa and Rachel Hile. Sam Villa is co-founder and chief creative officer of the Sam Villa Company. A leading education and styling tool company for the professional hair industry. Rachel Hile is a licensed cosmetologist and the founder and executive director of The Beyond Project The Beyond Project coordinates with non-profit services like the Salvation Army to bring hairdressers and makeup artists to loc...
TREND ALERT: Summer Edition
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBTrend Alert with Social Media Editor, Brittny Pierre Brittny Pierre joins Jeffrey Lunnen and Kelly Ehlers to talk about all the summer trends. The three of them go through a list curated by Volume Up's producers with all the possible trends that are happening this year. They give their thoughts on the trends and if they think it will or won't happen this summer. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/5-aapi-owned-hair-brands-you-should-be-shopping-right-now/ https://www.thetease...
The Beauty Industry vs. Scars - A Mental Health Series
May 23, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBInterview With Maria Sosa and Katie Grana Maria is a therapist based in Florida, and a Mederma brand ambassador. Mederma is of course, the No.1 doctor and pharmacist recommended scar treatment brand that you know and love. Katie Grana, the Director of Programming at This is My Brave, a nonprofit that encourages storytelling to help those struggling with mental health issues and addiction. Mederma partnered with This Is My Brave, making a $25,000 donation to the charity to further its miss...
Bacteria, Dirt, Germs: What's in Your Makeup Bag Besides Makeup?
May 16, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBInterview With Hanieh Sigari This week, we talked with Hanieh Sigari. Hanieh is an entrepreneur, biochemist, anti-aging industry disruptor, and mom. Her holistic LA skincare brand, Qyral, is the culmination of a lifelong mission to improve lives and increase longevity. She combines her business acumen, bioscience knowledge, and passion for empowering women to be beautiful and financially free. Qyral /ˈkīrəl/ stems from the word “chirality,” a chemistry term for a molecule’s mirror image. T...
From Waco to NYC: How to become a NYFW Hairstylist
May 09, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBInterview With Marybel Yepez and Jessica Gudino In this week’s episode, we had two special guests. Marybel Yepez and Jessica Gudinos are two hairstylists from Wild Roots Salon & Boutique in Waco, Texas. They specialize in cuts, color, blowouts, updos, and extensions. Between the two of them, they have over 30 years of experience in the industry. The stylists were 2 of 15 at their first NYFW and were selected from across the country. Since their first week in the fall of last year, they have...
The Beauty Industry vs. Domestic Violence - A Mental Health Series
May 02, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBTheTease.com Social Media Editor, Brittny Pierre, guests host this week's episode with Jeffrey Lunnen. They discuss Elon Musks' purchase of Twitter and how this will effect small business who look to the platform for marketing. Interview With Susanne Post On this week’s episode, we are continuing our mental health campaign and starting off Mental Health Awareness month with Susanne Post. Susanne is a hairstylist, salon owner, and co-founder of Shear Haven. Shear Haven is an initiative of ...
Books, Brands and Emmys with Emmy Winner Celebrity Hairstylist Kiyah Wright
April 25, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBInterview with Kiyah Wright Kiyah Wright is one of the most sought-after hairstylists in the entertainment industry. Kiyah, a multi Emmy Award-winning celebrity hairstylist and Beauty Authority, has created the industry’s most sought-after hairstyles for celebrities such as Tyra Banks, Jennifer Hudson, Halle Berry, Ciara, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, Laverne Cox and more. When Kiyah is not creating the hottest red carpet looks or styling the industry's top celebrities, her work can be...
Andis International Artistic Lead Kevin Luchmun on FLUID Volume 3
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBInterview with Kevin Luchmun Kevin Luchmun is an award-winning London-based barber, stylist, and photographer, renowned for his blend of traditional barbering and high-end men’s hairdressing. During his formative years, he continuously sought out educational opportunities to further hone his craft and eventually rose through the ranks, earning the position of International Art Director for Toni & Guy where he headed up their men’s education division. His continuous learning and his technic...
The Beauty Industry vs. Depression - A Mental Health Series
April 11, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBInterview with Audrey Gruss Audrey Gruss is the founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), which she established in 2006 in memory of her late mother Hope, who battled clinical depression for decades. HDRF’s mission is to fund pioneering international scientific research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and its related mood and other emotional disorders, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. HDRF distinguishes itself as...
The Woman Behind the Cult-Favorite K18: Britta Cox
April 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBInterview with Britta Cox Britta Cox is Founder of Aquis and co-founder of K18. In 1990, Britta Cox decided there had to be a better, healthier way to dry your hair. One that didn’t include using a bulky, friction-causing bath towel. With her ski industry background, knowledge of sports fiber technology, and an entrepreneurial mindset, she set out to find a fabric that alleviated the annoyance she experienced drying her hair. In partnership with a lab in Japan, she developed the now sign...
“The day that you don’t show up, someone else is gonna come in to fill in for you and take your spot.” - Derick Monroe
March 28, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBInterview with Derick Monroe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickmonroe/?hl=en Behind the Scenes Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpIR8HmJwCQTWjQlWPq41g News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/trichologist-dr-dominic-burg-weighs-in-on-tiktoks-hair-training-trend/ https://www.thetease.com/phenix-salon-suites-in-house-color-line-colours-by-gina-has-arrived-in-the-uk/ https://www.thetease.com/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-americas-beauty-show-2022%EF%BF...
The Beauty Industry vs. Anxiety - A Mental Health Series
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 90 MBInterview with Brielle Brown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anxietycosmetics/ Website: https://anxietycosmetics.com/ News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/the-most-outstanding-hairstyles-from-the-2022-critics-choice-awards/ https://www.thetease.com/heres-why-everyones-talking-about-olaplexs-no-3-hair-perfector-and-links-to-infertility/ https://www.thetease.com/what-is-hair-frosting-hairstylist-linh-phan-breaks-down-the-new-highlighting-technique/ Find More from TheTeas...
'Never Want to See Another Swirl In My Life.' - What Your Nail Artist Might Not Be Telling You.
March 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBInterview with Gabbie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trillanails/ Website:https://www.trillanails.com/ News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/the-ordinary-just-launched-new-haircare-products-and-theyre-full-of-sulfates/ https://www.thetease.com/5-mens-hair-trends-to-watch-out-for-this-year/ https://www.thetease.com/pg-beauty-and-fairchild-media-group-launch-new-diversity-equity-inclusion-fund/ Find More from TheTease: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/readthetease...
Meet Lady Gaga’s Stylist: Frederic Aspiras - The Second Asian-American Oscar-Nominated Hairstylist
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBInterview with Frederic Aspiras Master wigmaker and hair stylist FREDERIC ASPIRAS has earned his reputation as one of the leading artists in the industry. The son of a hairdresser, Frederic grew up in salons and began learning the trade by age thirteen. In 2004, Frederic moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a hairstylist. There, industry professionals quickly realized his unique, fashion forward looks were created to inspire. Five years after his move, Frederic was introduced to Lady ...
TikTok X The Beauty Industry: Carrie Esser
February 28, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBInterview with Carrie Esser Carrie Esser is a creative makeup artist and body painter based in Arizona. Carrie is a self taught artist, who dove into the world of creative makeup and body art in 2013. Carrie is continuously experimenting through trial and error. Her hard work has paid off throughout the years. In 2018 and 2019, Carrie competed in the FACE Awards USA, where she made the top 12 in 2018 and the Top 5 in the country in 2019. Carrie then competed in the second season of Snapch...
Turn Your Empty Space into a Luxury Party Experience
February 21, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBInterview with Kenia Miramontes Kenia is the founder and CEO of Kalon Skin Studio in TX. After suffering from skin issues for 12 years, Kenia started Kalon Skin Studio in 2018 to help people get the skin they deserve. Kenia has a dual license in Massage Therapy and Esthetics with 10 years of experience. She is also a certified Dermalogica expert and Pure Sculpt specialist. Kenia’s Kalon Skin Studio specializes in clearing acne, reducing acne marks, evening out the skin tone and just overa...
Are Trade Shows Dead? What to expect from America’s Beauty Show 2022 with Cosmetologists Chicago’s CEO Frank Fulco
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBInterview with Frank Fulco Frank Fulco is CEO of Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Show (ABS). Frank leads strategic planning for ABS and continues to build Cosmetologists Chicago’s legacy of support and growth for spa/salon professionals and students. Frank has over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, having held positions at leading professional beauty companies and having served on the Cosmetologists Chicago Board of Directors. For 99 years, Cosmetologists Chicag...
TikTok X The Beauty Industry: Laci Wells
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBInterview with Laci Wells Laci Wells is a Fresno, CA full-time hairstylist and salon owner. She owns The Mane Room and specializes in balayage, extensions, highlights, brazilian blowouts, cuts and color. Laci has a large social media following with about 206.2 K followers on TikTok and 7.6 K followers on instagram. Connect with Laci Wells https://www.tiktok.com/@laci_loves_hair https://www.instagram.com/laci_loves_hair/ News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/andis-just-droppe...
"My Greatest Mentor is Me" A Conversation with Nubia Rezo
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 84.8 MBInterview with Nubia Rezo LatinX beauty brand founder, Nubia Rezo, is a master hairstylist with over 40 years of experience in the haircare industry who could often be found with a pair of scissors in her hands as soon as she could walk! Born and raised in Colombia, Nubia moved to the U.S. in 1975 where she began her decades-long career. As a young stylist, she was formally trained by a slew of well-respected hair educators like Goldwell, L’Oréal, Wella, Vidal Sassoon, DevaCurl, Ouidad, Av...
Winning NAHA - the Industry's Most Prestigious Award
January 24, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 155 MBInterview with 2021 NAHA Winners Ruth Roche and Nieves Almaraz Ruth is a celebrity hairstylist, educator, NAHA Master Stylist of the Year 2021, Lifetime Achievement Award SW Hairstyling Awards winner, and 6 Time NAHA winner. Nieves is the first barber to win NAHA award as Men's Hairstylist of 2021, Lead WAHL Educator, and barber school owner. Both Ruth and Nieves Join Volume Up to talk about their journey, their NAHA win, and how the win has changed their lives. Connect with Ruth Roche...
What They Don’t Tell You About Postpartum Hair Loss with Diane Cole Stevens
January 17, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBInterview with Diane Cole Stevens Diane Cole Stevens, Owner of Cole Stevens Salon. She is an internationally recognized Hair Stylist, Entrepreneur, Life Coach ----& Mentor, Educator and Philanthropist. She is the visionary behind Cole Stevens, an award-winning salon with two highly sought destinations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and its’ Signature Series curriculum on cut & color. This has catapulted Diane and her Styling Team to a global platform as the innovators on texture an...
Behind the Scenes of Being an Influencer with Elma Beganovich
January 10, 2022 17:30 - 36 minutes - 83.8 MBInterview with Elma Beganovich Ms. Elma Beganovich is a digital marketing authority who has been named by Forbes as "Epicenter of Influence" and credited by Yahoo News as the driving force behind her "digital empire - A&E." She is one of the top U.S. influencers with over 1M followers on social media. Ms. Beganovich is the COO and co-founder of A&E, a digital agency, and she is in charge of building the company’s list of world-renowned partners and clients. Her area of expertise includes PR...
What Do Law Enforcement and the Beauty Industry Have In Common? Ask Royal and M'Lisa Ellis
January 03, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBHappy New Year! To kick off 2022, Kelly and Jeffrey take a look back at the top 5 trends and stories of 2021! Interview with M’Lisa Ellis and Royal Ellis M’Lisa Ellis is an Utah Licensed Master Esthetician, California Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Esthetics Instructor, Certified Lash Technician, and Professional Makeup Artist. She started in the service industry as a makeup artist in 2008 and graduated from the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics in South Jordan, Utah in 2012 afte...
Digitally Controlled Custom Color Is Here. Meet the LG Chi Color Master Factory.
December 27, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBInterview with Dr. Farouk Shami Dr. Farouk Shami is the founder of both CHI HAIRCARE and the brand new The LG CHI Color Master Factory. CHI HAIRCARE is produced by Farouk Systems, Inc., a Houston-based company of hairdressers for hairdressers. We are known for manufacturing high-quality professional hair care products under the industry-leading brands: SunGlitz®, CHI® and BioSilk®. The company was founded in 1986 by Farouk Shami a hairdresser whose mission is to provide the professional be...
Interpersonal Salon Education With Josh DeMarco
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBInterview with Josh DeMarco Josh DeMarco is a Philadelphia based hairstylist, international educator, and co-founder of DAPR Grooming Parlour (a multi-award winning mens salon). He currently works in the prestigious Rittenhouse neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia. Josh was recently named as one of the “100 Game Changers” of the year in hairdressing by Modern Salon Magazine, a tremendous honor. Continual growth and education are Josh’s top priorities, both as an educator and a perpet...
Hairapy and HR with Pepper Pastor
December 13, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBInterview with Pepper Pastor Pepper Pastor spent over 20 years in the beauty industry developing some of the most talented artists. She owned an NYC salon, traveled globally, and created educational content for several of the world’s largest beauty brands. As an organizational psychologist Pepper loves working with entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech startups. She specializes in psychologically safe workspaces, talent development, high-performing individuals and teams. The Psy Cosmetologist...
Click to Purchase: What is E-commerce's Role in the Professional Industry
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBInterview with Tanuja Singeetham and Cedric Parsiegla Tanuja Singeetham is the Head of Regional Digital Marketing & US eShop for Henkel Beauty Care Professional North America. Tanuja leads a new team focused on new digital marketing and ecommerce initiatives for the professional hair care business in NA. She is responsible for building and managing the first Henkel multi-brand ecommerce platform targeted to beauty care professionals with products, content, promotions and CRM. She has over...
Forever Chemicals in Beauty Products: Everything You Need To Know
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBInterview with Dr. Graham Peaslee Dr. Graham Peaslee is currently a professor at University of Notre Dame in the Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry department. Dr. Peaslee has been a part of the American Physical Society for 38 years and the American Chemical Society for 35 years. Dr. Peaslee has been published many time, most recently Dr. Peaslee was a part of a study to uncover PFAS in makeup. The paper is titled “Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics”. Dr. Peaslee joins us t...
Don't Fix My Hair. A Constant Journey of (Hair) Acceptance with Yene Damtew
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBInterview with Yene Damtew Yene Damtew has made quite a name for herself as a go-to for unsurpassable standards of fashion-forward hairdressing. Being a self-starter far into her youth, Yene styled hair out of her parent's home and enrolled herself early into cosmetology school at age 16. Upon graduating, the Ethiopian-American, California native launched her career and within six months she packed her bags and moved to Washington, DC, to become a hair stylist to the Obama Family. This life...
Ringing in 50 with Candour Beauty
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBCongrats to the Volume Up by the Tease fans for staying with us for 50 episodes! In honor of this milestone Kelly & Jeffrey play a game recapping the last 50 interviews. Interview with Candour Beauty Jacqueline Kusamotu and Abi Lawrence-Adesida are the co-founders of Candour Beauty, the first multi-brand beauty and personal care retailer aimed specifically at targeting Black women and women of colour. Headquartered in London, Candour Beauty aims to address an underserved market of wom...
To Celebrate 365 Days of Podcasting... Let's Talk Taxes
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBInterview with Myra Reddy on the Salon Tip Tax Myra Reddy is the Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for the Professional Beauty Association. We asked Myra to come on specifically to talk about the “Tip Tax” A program that’s been controversial in the restaurant and other service industries, but has potential to change the financial model of the salon industry. What is the FICA Tax Tip Credit? In 1993 Congress passed the 45B FICA tax tip credit allowing restaurants to cl...
It's Not About Selling Shampoo, It's About Building Relationships - Industry Shifts with Scott Missad
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBInterview with Scott Missad Scott Missad is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Beauty Quest Group. Missad joined as a Board Member in 2019. Beauty Quest Group is a leading integrated manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label hair care, color and styling products to professional salons and specialty retailers. Previously working with salons and other beauty companies, Scott is an industry visionary and an expert in beauty and sales. Connect with Scott: Social Me...
Michelle O'Connor Proves That A Girl, And A Curl Can Dream With Matrix's New Line
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBInterview with Michelle O'Connor Michelle is the GLOBAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LOREAL MATRIX, 5X NAHA AWARD WINNER and a member of the Ulta Beauty Pro Artists team, with over 15 years of beauty industry expertise. Her role is to create, direct, and coordinate education, both administratively & Artistically. She is responsible for the coaching and development of a team of 50 Artistic design educators through comprehensive technical, creative and business training. She has worked and trained wit...
The Kolor King: A Hairdressing Legacy
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBInterview with Oliver Adams AKA TheKolorKing Oliver B. Adams is known throughout the industry for his creative flair for hair, as well as his dynamic presence as a hair color educator. Affectionately known as the “Kolor King”, Oliver Is the owner of Splash Studios Inc., which consists of salons and salon suite locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Las Vegas, Nevada. As a Top Artist for Clairol Professional for 20 years, he shares his passion for hair, through his other love, which is teaching. ...
"I wish you could do my hair every day" Tracy Ftacek and Pretty Convenient App Heard the Call
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBInterview with Tracy Ftacek - Founder of The Pretty Convenient App Tracy Ftacek is the Founder and CEO of The Pretty Convenient App and Pretty Set Go. Her mission is to empower beauty stylists to take control over their beauty businesses while being disruptive in the process. She is currently disrupting the beauty industry through The Pretty Convenient App, an on-demand beauty app where her all-female team consisting of some of the industry’s top professionals deliver a convenient and stun...
It's 2021...Why Do Hot Tools Still Have Cords? Lunata Is Here to Set the Industry Free
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBInterview with CoFounders of Lunata Beauty Lunata Beauty is on a mission to free women from cords. They combine beauty with technology to revolutionize the hair industry by creating innovative, game-changing, cordless hair tools that will give you gorgeous hair wherever you are. Lunata Beauty specializes in wireless and portable styling products, including hair straighteners and curling wands. A disrupter in the hair and styling industry, Lunata’s cordless products give women gorgeous hair...
TikTok X The Beauty Industry: Leda Fazal
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBInterview with Leda Fazal Leda Fazal Goins is a master colorist and owner of her salon, Tone Hair Salon. She has been in the industry for 17 years. Originally going to school for communications, Leda decided that hair was her passion. She loves going into the salon and creating hair miracles, especially doing blondes, balayage, grey blending, and precision haircuts. Leda’s salon also has a TikTok account that is gaining major recognition on the app. Leda credits much of her salon's succe...
Finals Flash Cards or Product Prototype? This College Graduate Did Both
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MBInterview with Amber Byrd Amber Byrd is a graduate from Mercer University. She was a collegiate athlete there and played softball on a D1 level as a pitcher. Byrd founded AB Glitz in high school in 2016, selling makeup and products that went along with that category. In college to make a little bit of money she started doing hair and in the process, a new product called Braid Aid came to life. The Braid Aid is a Parting tool that offers precision and decreases the amount of time you spe...
TikTok X The Beauty Industry: Brinkley Garner
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 83 MBInterview with Brinkley Garner Brinkley is a model and influencer. She has worked with some big brands as a model and has gained a huge following on TikTok for her hair videos. Her brand is based on helping people do their hair whether it be the right products to use, tips to make it healthier, or just cute hairstyles. Her most popular videos are hair recreations where she takes a picture of celebrities’ hairstyles and recreates them. News from The Tease Continue the Conversation Instagr...
Beauty Is For Everyone: How Non-Binary TikTokers Navigate Beauty Standards
August 30, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBInterview with Kellin Suede Kellin Suede is a black non-binary content creator from San Diego, California. Their alternative clothing shop, Kayelle Suede, is all about breaking the rules to stand out. While it began as a merch store for Kellin’s youtube channel, Kayelle Suede has now branched out into something much bigger, offering makeup, jewelry, and art. Kellin has also had the opportunity to do big collaborations, including his most recent one: The Revolution Collection featuring Kelli...
Business Coach Miki Wright Challenges Stylist to Level Up and Charge What They Are Worth
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 89.7 MBInterview with Miki Wright Miki is a stylist, salon owner, business coach and now podcaster! She’s been recognized and featured in many publications including on TheTease.com. Her podcast, Beauty SuperStars, features Black Beauty Bosses each week to tell their stories and better support the salon professional community. Continue the Conversation Instagram: @mikiwright Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-superstars-talk/id1543041694 Web: https://www.beautysuperstars.com/ ...