Patricia Nikole, creator of HI Contrast Hair Painting and the first Schwarzkopf USA Artistic Ambassador, joins us again to share how she has evolved her social media and education platforms over the past few years. We also discuss how she continues to use her iPhone 6! for shooting her content and her strategies for getting great finished looks of her clients.

This Week’s Topics:

• Being Schwarzkopf’s first Artistic Ambassador

• Using an iphone 6 for her content

• Her strategies for getting great finished look pictures/video

• Choosing the right opportunities for her career

• How client behavior has changed as she posts different looks on her social

• Her online education thepaintroom.com and current status of edu

• Her most difficult decision: raising her price 100%

• Her inspo right now

• What she would change about the industry 

You can find previous interviews with Patricia on Episodes 56 & 149!

Hairstylist and educator Conor Doyle @conorjmd has spent a lot of time in different areas of Europe and shares his thoughts on how life in the salon is different there. We discuss the image of the hairdresser, training and licensing requirements, and the challenge of pricing. We had an amazing convo and will be back in a couple weeks with Conor for part 2!

This Week’s Topics: 

• Growing up when hairdressing was viewed as a ‘dropout option’

• The qualifications for hairdressing in Ireland vs. USA

• Differences between USA and Europe salon life

• How price increases are viewed over there

• What he would change about the industry 

Curl Specialist, educator, and industry activist @keyaartistically has spent the past few years working with the largest brands in our industry to educate them on diversity & inclusion. She shares the challenges she faces when trying to change the narrative in salons as well as corporate offices. We also discuss online product sales and why she recently left her salon after 10 years.  

Stylist and Sam Villa Hair Arteam member @rogermolinahair gives us the wonderful glimpse into his creative process as well as the challenges he faces during it. He shares his strategy on dealing with problems and how to reframe a negative situation.

Educator and Balayage Specialist @dvcolour grew up watching her mother do hair and saw the passion she had for it. That passion was the same for Diana and she constantly focused on leveling up her technique and knowledge. We discuss how taking classes can not only elevate your work but also your income.

Are you actively trying to build your dream book or just hoping it will happen? 

Early in her career, Independent Educator and member of the BTC team @manely.summer focused on shaping her clientele and services she offered. She now is able to choose the clients she wants and only do the services she likes! 

We discuss a wealth of topics with Summer including clientele, blonding, and tips for taking great pictures of your clients!

We continue our conversation with @barber.josh.o.p this week and discuss the important barriers to break down with your client, as well as the balancing act of giving them the haircut they want vs. the haircut they will look best with.

Educator and Self Design Coach @barber.josh.o.p gives us a wealth of advice and strategy to help you be more fulfilled in your hairdressing career. We discuss the importance of finding purpose, as well as analyzing your relationship with our industry…. is it a healthy one?

Salon owner & extensions specialist @sarahmgdoeshair spent years struggling as a hairdresser, but never gave up because of how much she enjoyed it. It was when she discovered extensions that her career truly took off. 

We discuss her shift in focus to extensions and how she became a specialist. Would she recommend the way she went about learning extensions? Listen and find out!

Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances.

He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you!