Volume Up by The Tease
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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Chelsea Riggs: At Amika, We're Not Just Pretty Packaging
May 24, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBInterview with Chelsea Riggs Chelsea Riggs, Brand President of Amika joins us to discuss their new "All Hair Welcome" campaign. Chelsea Riggs is a founding member and Brand President of amika, a fun, accessible and affordable-luxury haircare brand that’s re-writing the narrative of the professional hair industry. Throughout her tenure, Riggs has built the brand’s distribution from the ground up by focusing on supporting the hairstylist community (now carried by over 40k stylists), gradua...
More Than Reviews - The App That's Helping Black Women Find Capable Stylists
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBInterview with Jihan Thompson Jihan Thompson is the co-founder and CEO of Swivel Beauty, the only beauty marketplace solely dedicated to helping black women find and book vetted, talented stylists who are skilled at working with textured hair (natural or relaxed). She's passionate about addressing the beauty needs of women of color, which have been overlooked or treated as an afterthought for far too long. Prior to launching Swivel Beauty, Jihan spent nearly a decade as a magazine editor a...
Meet the Dynamic Duo Leading John Paul Mitchell Systems Into The Future
May 10, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBQuestion of the Day Jeffrey and Kelly discuss the 'Salon on Wheels' legislation in Alabama. https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2021/05/bill-to-allow-rolling-hair-nail-salons-approved-by-alabama-senate.html Interview with Michaeline DeJoria and Jason Yates Michaeline DeJoria, daughter of John Paul Mitchell Systems® co-founder John Paul DeJoria, recently named CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Jason Yates, newly minted President of John Paul Mitchell Systems and industry veteran of over 30+...
Miki Wright Revisits a Year of BLM in Beauty
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBIn the month of May, Industry Leader and Salon Business Coach, Miki Wright, will host seven ‘talks’ on her Beauty SuperStars Talk podcast, with prominent Black Beauty Bosses that represent various areas of the industry to see ‘how is the Beauty Industry doing 1 year later’? Go to BeautySuperstars Talk to hear more from Miki and her guests: Tuesday, May 4th - Salon Survival at Ground Zero with NAHA Winner, Faatemah Ampey, sponsored by Black Beauty Expo Thursday, May 6th - Rising to the ...
A Different Business Model: How One Florida Salon Owner Opened a Second Location During Covid
April 26, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBInterview with Mike Van de AaLeeb Mike Van den Abbeel is a stylist and multi-location salon owner in Florida. He has owned his salon(s) with his wife for over 10 years. They opened their second location during Covid-19 and are working on opening the third. Mike’s management and business philosophy is unique and has allowed his team to expand exponentially during a difficult time. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/the-shag-is-making-a-comeback-heres-why/ https://www.thetea...
Surviving the UK Shut Downs - Barbershops and Education
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBInterview with Josh O’meara-Patel Josh O'Meara Patel is an award winning Barber, Barber Shop owner and International Educator. Josh has cemented his place within the industry with revolutionary cutting processes and techniques alongside his philosophies on mindset and success. The aim of his curriculum is to simultaneously enhance along those relationships with barbering, and themselves. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/the-monthly-edit-every-product-our-editors-loved-in-...
Less than 10% of the Waste Created in Salon is Curbside Recyclable
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBInterview with Jennifer Wolanik GLO launched in the beginning of 2020 - right before the pandemic hit. Now they are launching the Salon Green Dreams campaign as a way to help green-minded salons achieve their zero-landfill goals, despite the financial difficulties of this past year. “It’s essential that stylists and clients are wearing PPE to stay safe during the pandemic, but a by-product of these necessary safety measures is a significant amount of extra waste coming out of salons. With...
Celebrity Colorists to Kim, Kourtney, Britney, Madonna - Meet George Papanikolas
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBInterview with George Papanikolas George Papanikolas is one of the hottest and most sought after Colorists in Hollywood, a favorite among celebs – he has worked with many “it” girls including Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, Madonna, Britney Spears, Hailey Baldwin,..and the list goes ON! Inspired by his sunny, Southern California hometown, George pioneered the “beach-style” highlighting techniques that have evolved into today’s popular ombré and balayage techniques. George is the Cele...
THE Argument: Licensing in the Salon Industry
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBAn-ongoing conversation with the industry is the proposed deregulation of cos, nails, barber and other licenses at the state level. These conversations have continued to be in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic as these licenses require professionals to keep and maintain health and safety regulations specific to each state, as we talked with Leslie Roste BSN, RN from BlueCo Brands on episode 6. License requirements are built by state boards and can vary in difficulty and breadth. Th...
Miki Wright's Podcast is a Platform for Black Voices in the Salon Professional Industry
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 123 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. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/billie-eilish-debuts-new-blonde-hair-in-instagram-post-pinch-me/ https://www.thetease.com/education-pre-and-post-pandemi...
NAHA Finalist Stephen Moody and the Future of Education
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBInterview with Stephen Moody Moody an industry icon, having worked for Vidal Sassoon for 31 years and served as the Education Director for the company. Now in his ninth year at Wella professionals, he is the North American education director this year. He is a NAHA finalist for Educator of the Year and hair cutter of the year. Steven is here to talk about the future of virtual education, which is certainly a hot button topic as we all scramble to educate online, also competition and help p...
Celebrating Intl Women's Day with Michelle Chandler, GM of Pravana
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBInterview with Michelle Chandler, General Manager of Pravana Michelle Chandler’s career in the professional beauty industry began in 2002 - with her experience spanning across both distribution and manufacturing. She joined PRAVANA in 2006, and as Senior Vice President of Sales and Education, and in the fall of 2017, Chandler was appointed General Manager of PRAVANA and has led the brand into its new chapter under Henkel Beauty Care. PRAVANA has since been awarded Henkel Beauty Care’s Br...
Ted Gibson: Celeb Stylist, Salon Owner, Industry Activist
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWe are approaching one year of lockdown from the coronavirus crisis, planes are falling out of the sky and former President Obama joins the world of podcast co-host. This is definitely an alternate reality. Interview with Ted Gibson Ted Gibson is an independent hairdresser, salon owner and celebrity stylist has created some of the most iconic looks of our generation. He has worked with models, actresses, fashion and beauty insiders and influential women who love for him to touch their tre...
Zenda Walker's New Book Helps Girls Connect Hair to Culture
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBInterview with Zenda Walker Zenda Walker is an author, licensed cosmetologist, and beauty marketing executive. Originally from the Bronx, New York, she enjoys traveling, spontaneous dance parties, exploring and developing beauty trends, and chocolate desserts. Zenda is a co-founder of Bounce Mobile Fitness Club, LLC. – a fitness business specializing in rebounding workouts. Zenda resides in Los Angeles, California with her daughter Zara Olivia. Her new book, Know your Hairitage: Zara’s Wa...
For Alli Webb, Co-Founder of DryBar, The Hustle is Real
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBOn today's episode Kelly and Jeffrey discuss the Super Bowl, valentines day, Gorilla Glue in the hair and self care or as Kelly calls it 'Things You Should Just Do." Interview with Alli Webb, DryBar Ali Webb is an entrepreneur New York Times bestselling author and Co-Founder of DryBar and Squeeze. After spending 15 years as a professional stylist she left the industry in 2005 to start a family but decided to find a way to continue pursuing the creative side of hairstyling at a new mom p...
Google It: What does 'Professional' hairdressing look like?
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBInterview with Kenny Duncan, Andis Company Kenny Duncan is a master barber, celebrity groomer, co-owner of Main Attraction Unisex salon and a U.S. lead educator for Andis company. He is constantly looking for what he can do beyond the scope of barbershops and salons. He covers through his personal journey, his business journey during COVID, his campaign appearance and his Andis journey, including Fluid 2. Duncan explains how his journey began in sixth grade. He takes us through turning a s...
I Should Change The Sign On My Salon to "CostCo" So I Can Stay Open
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBNews from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/colorist-jessica-jewel-turns-basic-buzzcuts-into-works-of-art/ https://www.thetease.com/andis-just-released-fluid-volume-two-and-its-all-about-textured-hair/ https://www.thetease.com/lord-jones-releases-new-cbd-gumdrops-just-in-time-for-valentines-day/ https://www.thetease.com/amy-mcmanus-is-wella-professionals-newest-brand-ambassador/ Interview with Marylle Koken Marylle became a Sebastian Educator in Holland at a very young age followin...
From Hair Metal to Bridgerton, The Hair Historian Describes How Hair Shapes History
January 25, 2021 15:30 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBIn today's episode, Kelly and Jeffrey recap the 2021 inauguration, discuss the NAHA awards and last week's interview with Hannah Diop, Co-Owner/Founder of Sienna Naturals. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/the-best-hair-from-the-2021-inauguration/ https://www.thetease.com/the-best-hair-from-the-2021-inauguration/ https://www.thetease.com/healthy-hair-is-the-new-black/ https://www.thetease.com/queer-eyes-jonathan-van-ness-has-a-hair-line-launching-soon/ https://www.theteas...
Sienna Naturals Shows Up For Black Women
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 105 MBOn today's episode Kelly and Jeffrey discuss their shared anxiety over Peloton, Martin Scorsese's Netflix Doc, and recap last week's interview with Bravo-lebrity, Tabatha Coffey. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/the-tease-tours-the-harlot-salon/ https://www.thetease.com/the-many-meanings-behind-queen-charlottes-hair-in-netflixs-bridgerton/ https://www.thetease.com/color-space-has-officially-launched-and-we-have-all-the-details/ https://www.thetease.com/lange-wants-to-up...
Tabatha Coffey Has Advice: Never Stop
January 10, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBWelcome back for our first episode of 21! Kelly Ehlers and Jeffrey Lunnen swap holiday break stories and NYE in the pandemic. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/8-celebrity-barbers-to-know-and-follow/ https://www.thetease.com/pravanas-demineralizing-collection-wants-to-save-your-hair-from-hard-water/ Interview with Tabatha Coffey Tabatha Coffey, Matrix's Global Business Ambassador joins our host to discuss L'Oreal's Back in Style Campaign. You will recognize Tabatha from ...
Our Holiday Special - Voting Game & Wellness Takeover
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 99.2 MBKelly and Jeffrey play the top 10 game - head over to our Instagram/TIkTok to get in on the action for a chance to win a massive goodie box from Hello Salon Pro! Then we talk with Jen & Matt Martinelli on how the industry needs to put mindfulness first in 2021. Find more from CanvasMe: Instagram: @CanvasMe Web: https://www.canvasme.com/ Find More from The Tease Instagram: @readthetease Web: TheTease.com Email: [email protected] This podcast uses the following third-party serv...
Celebrity Stylist Monae Everett on The Difference Between Being A Professional Hairstylist and A Hair Enthusiast
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBJeffrey & Kelly talk the problems with Christmas cookies and the last year with Santa Claus. Then, they interview Monae Everett, a major force in beauty, Monaè has worked under top global hair care brands, such as Wella, Sebastian, and Mizani and her professional work has been heavily displayed in the world of film, television, print and numerous New York Fashion Week shows. National media giants such as Glamour, Harper’s BAZAAR, ESSENCE, InStyle, and Yahoo! Beauty tap Monaè regularly as a...
How Barbicide is Supporting Salons in the Pandemic
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn today's episode Kelly Ehlers and Jeffrey Lunnen discuss salon shut-downs in LA, upcoming vaccinations in the U.S., pandemic baking, Jessica Simpson's fictionalized TV series and Miley's Chipotle exchange. Jeffrey then interviews Leslie Roste BSN, RN from BlueCo Brands on the future of the safe salon experience, licensing, education and the Barbicide Salon Certification Program. Barbicide is the industry standard in sanitation and has been working hard to support the industry through the...
Sam Villa: "It's No Longer the Salon Against the Consumer"
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBWho is watching Real Housewives Salt Lake? DM Jeff if you have thoughts. Check out @readthetease on Instagram to see Kelly's Three's Company Costume Interview with Sam Villa I believe that hairdressers in today's world need to be teachers behind the chair. Some Nuggets from THE Sam Villa Sam Villa's teacher told him 'He May Want to Do Something Else' If you can help people get what they want, you'll always get what you want Show up with intent and purpose Be who you are because eve...
A New Freelosophy - Female Founder on Bringing a Brand from Europe to the U.S.
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBWelcome back from the Thanksgiving Holidays! Hairdressers, Jeffrey needs your help! Listen in and send your tips to [email protected] CyberWeek Promotion! Use the code CyberWeek for 20% off orders over $20 on TheTease.shop including the Hello Salon Pro Box and ikoo products discussed on this podcast! Interview with Katrin Von Hallwyl, ikoo CoFounder Katrin founded the company with her husband after looking for a more elegant solution to brushing one's hair in public. The ikoo brand ...
Success by Any Means Necessary - Meet The Force Behind the Essence Festival
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBGina Charbonnet is the founder of GeChar and has worked as a producer and communications consultant for leading brands and media outlets like Converse, Essence, BET, the NAACP and the DNC among many others. She works with these brands to shape a creative vision and build authentic storytelling experiences. Now she’s starting a new venture… re-envisioning *her* brand. "My work with Black women will always always be at the core of what I do." Having built a life creating social change thr...
Purpose Driven Recruitment in the Beauty Industry
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBUpdate: Jeffrey went blonde! (we do have more fun) What's new in the beauty industry this week: Wear a mask! Seriously, please please please, wear a mask. Should we really say 'Emilie en Paris' News from TheTease.com Ulta's partnership with Target R+Co launches sustainable line, R+Co Blue - https://www.thetease.com/r-co-launches-sustainable-luxury-hair-line-r-co-bleu/ 17 Drug Store Products to Add to Your Routine - https://www.thetease.com/17-drugstore-products-you-need-to-add-to-you...
It's a Pandemic - Let's Launch A Business
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBKelly Ehlers and Jeffrey Lunnen interview Ray Civello former Global & Creative Director and V.P. of Education for Aveda, Owner of Civello salons on launching his new brand in the pandemic. This is our first episode and we want our listeners to get to know us a bit better! Jeffrey Lunnen and Kelly Ehlers interview each other uncovering Ehlers' favorite childhood memory as the daughter of a salon owner, the history of her career in the beauty industry and why TheTease.com came to be. TheTeas...
Turn the Volume Up!
November 06, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 6.41 MBKelly Ehlers and Jeffrey Lunnen introduce Volume Up by The Tease. The Tease is a digital publication dedicated to covering hair, beauty and culture... better. With over 20 years of experience in the salon professional space the team takes a journalistic approach to salon professional and beauty industry news. You won’t see regurgitated press releases on our site. Our editors dive in a couple layers deeper and uncover what people want to know about hair, beauty and culture -- topics that to...