Hair Talk Podcast
Hairstylists touch more than just your hair, they touch the hearts and souls of all around them. This podcast shines a light on the hair industry through laughter and authentic conversation. Join us as we regale you with delightful stories & cringe-worthy awkward moments-get a peek behind the curtain of what life is really like Behind The Chair!Hosts: Karie Koltz, Linda Turner, Amanda Frame and Lea TuckerThis podcast is curated and produced by us with original music by Lea Tucker.
Episodes
33 episodes
Teaching in Cambodia? Karie & Linda Volunteer
In this episode, Karie and Linda, two hairstylists from Seattle, talk about their upcoming journey to Cambodia, where they are conducting advanced training workshops for hair stylists in Phnom Penh. They are collaborating with Justice and Soul,...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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40:00
31. Justice & Soul feat. Matthew Fairfax
What would you say if someone were to ask you to help with the human trafficking in Cambodia? You might think, What can I possibly do to make a difference? Well, Matthew Fairfax and friends started a foundation called Justice and Soul to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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52:16
30. Consultations: Let's Talk!
Client consultations are imperative in achieving a positive result for both the hairstylist and the client. We talk about virtual consultations happening before the appointment so we can really have an understanding about the service, pri...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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27:22
29. Barber to Sex Therapist? feat. Kristen Schaer
We are so honored and excited to have Kristen in the studio with us. We had a great time talking with this intelligent and well-educated woman about life, people and feelings. Here is a summary in her own words: My various careers ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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33:18
22. When A Client Dies
If you know, you know. Hair stylists have such unique relationships with their clients, and that becomes abundantly clear when something happens to them. In this episode, Karie shares her experience losing a beloved client and going to her memoria...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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36:43
27. The Shampoo Episode
This podcast episode delves into the fascinating world of shampoo, shedding light on its origin, various uses, ingredients, and the wide array of options available today. Historical Roots: The episode begins by e...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:09:28
Massage Therapy with Darcey Pickard
Darcey- owner of Starjuice Bodywork-has been a massage therapist and aromatherapist for nearly 25 years in Seattle. She practices holistic bodywork and uses cupping, reiki and aromatherapy along with other more familiar massage techniques to gi...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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50:17
26. Derg Does Hair with Flair: Deirdre
Deirdre is a native PNW’er with 15 years+ experience behind the chair. She loves creating “roll out of bed with flair” hair and as a razor cut specialist, her passion is to intuitively create custom textured and easy to style looks that will compl...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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59:11
25. "7 Steps To Success"
Who doesn't love a good step-by-step guide to success? We have taken a list posted by @behindthechair and discussed the steps at length. These are all good ideas that can be applied to any job at any point in a career. Do we go off on tangents? H...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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59:47
24. Employee of the Month: Leah Stang
Leah Stang is a self-proclaimed "small town hippie/goth chick turned lower maintenance babe living in the city of grey". She has a dog named Shredder and she loves hair more now than she has ever understood love for anything else.L...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:01:49
23. Favorite products and tools of the trade: recommendations here!
Let's get into it, shall we? We go into a deep dive on curling irons and hair dryers (Dyson, we are looking at you!), Covid hair loss-don't worry, we have solutions-and finally we share our favorite products that we all love and use on the daily. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:07
21. Take My Money! with Coral Lydia
We chat with Coral about hair extensions, have a candid conversation about money and hear her awkward stories about some vindictive “mentors”! Coral is a lifetime learner dedicated to creative expression. She graduated from Toni and Guy Academy le...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:01:48
20. Meet & Greet: Lea, Linda, Amanda & Karie
Hey everyone! We are so excited to launch our Season 2 of Hair Talk! Thank you for your support by listening and following on your favorite podcast app. In this episode we talk to Lea, Linda and Amanda about where they work, what their passions ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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44:42
19. Our Favorite Photographer: Holli Margell
http://www.nativelightphoto.com For branding and pro headshotshttp://www.holliwithaniportraits.com For socials, makeovers, fun eventsInsta: @nativelightphoto, @holliwithaniportraits, @careerspotlightp...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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51:36
18. The Scentsitive Stylist: Sarah Griffiths
In this episode we talk about how teenaged Sarah went from trading hair services for cigarettes to owning her own organic salon. We also discuss a few Awkward Moments with clients that include a hot iron, a neti pot and farts. Good times!
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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51:12
17. The Road Dog Educator: Robert Banyaga
Robert Banyaga - Educator/Hairdresser In this episode I talk to Robert about color theory, hair shows, fashion shows, the history of hairdressing and iconic influences and the importance of advanced education throughout your hairdressing career. M...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:29
16. High Viben Hairdresser: Brooke Rodriguez
Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy within your body? Can you easily "read the room" and know how people are feeling? As hairdressers, we are either born with this ability or come to know it with working closely with people over t...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:52
15. Green Circle Salons: Mark Budihas
Mark Budihas has a background that includes 50+ years "wandering the halls of our beloved beauty industry." Here's his resume: Hairdresser Educator Salon Owner Salon Consultant Academy Di...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:04
14. Our Creative Collaborator: Amanda Frame
Amanda and Karie have a side gig doing make-up and hair for events and photo shoots. Whether it's a wedding, headshots or make-overs, we love working and collaborating together to make the experience fun and the end result amazing. In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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42:01
13. Natural Born Hairstylist: Anne Schmitt
Destined for greatness in the hair business, Anne came on the scene at age 19 with more energy than she knew what to do with! She started Hair.comb around the time the internet was just taking off (hence the play on words). As her business evolve...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:07
12. Barista to Fashionista: Rebecca Raine
Who knew that baristas have so much in common with hair stylists? This episode features a hairstylist who started out as a beauty school student, became a barista and was encouraged by several strangers to pursue a career in hair! Let's unpack ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:15
11. Come On Irene! feat. Irene Rivera
Irene is a hairstylist of 15 years who started off as a young, single mom. She honed her skills specializing in naturally textured hair at Vasuda Salon in downtown Seattle, WA. She currently works at Factory Hair Seattle in West Seattle. Get to...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:07
10. The Vocal Cosmetologist: D'Arcy Harrison
D’Arcy Harrison became a transplant from Rhode Island 19 years ago and has a background in theatre, producing, marketing, and non-profit program administration. D’Arcy became a licensed cosmetologist in 2003 once attending Greenwood Academy of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:55
9. In The Break Room: with Karie and Linda part 2
Deep dive into color past and present! Frosting caps, foils, balayage, foilayage, etc. We discuss when to confess mishaps or fake it til you make it? And perms! They are back, they still smell bad and yes, it was so much worse in the 90's. This...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:43
8. In The Break Room: with Karie and Linda part 1
Do you ever wonder what stylists talk about in the break room? Listen in as Karie and Linda chat openly about things we love about clients and things we, um, find challenging. : ) Linda is a hairstylist featured in the episode, Beauty School Sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:36
