Bridal Styling Educator and Life Coach @lalasupdos shares her journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a successful hairdresser and life coach in the United States.

She shares her recent health challenges, including a diagnosis of arthritis and Raynaud’s, which led her to reevaluate her career in the hair industry. She discusses her transition to online education and the launch of her life coaching practice, emphasizing the importance of mindset to acheive your dreams. 

After her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn’t make a living doing creative color for very long. 

Over a decade later, Hannah is a 2024 BTC One Shot winner and part of the Danger Jones Creative Crew. We discuss her techniques & strategies for color application, as well her process for consultations with clients wanting to go vivid or transition to another vivid color. 

We also discuss the evolution of hair shows, brand collabs & opportunies, and navigating the challenges of social media and client expectations. 

Hairstylist Instagram expert @jamiedanahairstylist recently shared what she would do differently if she started over. We discuss the 3 easy things you can do to improve the client experience in finding you and your business. 

Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services.

Dominique shares her journey from working in commission-based salons to running her own studio suite, highlighting the challenges and rewards of financial independence. She also discusses her personal experience with hair loss due to PCOS and the emotional impact it has, sharing how she educates others in the industry on how to provide these services effectively.

@alfredo_lewis is back with us to share how he navigated the corporate world with Matrix and L’Oreal during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of hair education and the challenges of navigating the online negativity and bullying that comes with social media stardom.

Global Ambassador and Hair Influencer @Alfredo_Lewis joins The Hair Game and delves into his rise in the industry. He shares his personal story of overcoming tragedy & addiction, the realities of social media fame, and the importance of community in rebuilding his career.

Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite.    Kourtnee also shares her strategy on TikTok and how she generates secondary income on that platform with minimal effort.  

We put together some of our best clips from 2024! Listen in to find some great advice from an episode you missed, or hear it again as a helpful reminder to jump start your biz in 2025.   Episode Guide:   Ep. 329 • What Clients Want: A Survey of 500 Women w/ Hunter Donia Ep. 356 • How I Went From Addict to Achiever w/ Erica Six Ep. 372 • The Keys to Understanding Textured Hair w/ Dominique LyVar Ep. 341 • Becoming The Seven Figure Boss w/ Adrienne Velazquez Ep 377 • 3 Things You Can Do (Right Now!) to Be Happier & More Successful BTC w/ Ryan Weeden Ep. 359 • IG Reels Are Easy (No Really, They Are!) w/ Anianne Rivera Ep. 370 • So You Want to Be a Celebrity Hairstylist? w/ Tippi Shorter Ep. 339 • How to Keep Your Social Media Flame Burning w/ Matt Beck Ep. 333 • Balancing Your Prices & Client Loyalty w/ Antony Whitaker Ep. 345 • How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne    

Donovan tracked down partygoers willing to share their craziest client stories! Have any of these ever happened to you?

Thanks to the following peeps for sharing their story:

Amber Holbrook @ambiestyles

Jennifer Judy @haircolorboss

Roxanne Crisp @theroxannecrisp

Joy Williams @joywilliamsbeauty

Lilian Interiano @lilyglossofficial

Art & Cultural Historian @elizabethlblock joins us to discuss the rise of the hair industry in America. 

Her book, ‘Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing shares the diverse history of women’s hair in the 19th & 20th century.

We delve into the examples of hair care and beauty practices back then, as well as explore the evolution of hair products, the rise of beauty salons, and the myths surrounding hair care routines.

To purchase Elizabeth’s book, click here:

www.elizabethlblock.com