Episodes
From Felony Charges to 16 Years Sober: A Hairdresser's Incredible Comeback with Collin Martin
What happens when addiction, crime, and a broken system collide—and someone finds a way back? In this episode, Hanzo Shears educator Collin Martin shares his remarkable journey from felony drug charges and homelessness to 16 years of sobriety and a successful career educating hairdressers across the...
The Haircare Industry Is Lying to Hairdressers with West Coast Blondes Founder Nicholas Augustine
Fourth-generation hairstylist, cosmetic chemist, and West Coast Blondes founder Nicholas joins Jason and Paula for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had. From celebrity salons and LA Fashion Week to formulating professional haircare from the ground up, Nicholas breaks down how the beau...
The Beauty Industry Bait & Switch: How One Rep Nearly Destroyed a Salon owner reputation and her salons
In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with veteran salon owner and educator Mila, who shares her account of being recruited with promises of a national education platform—only to see those opportunities disappear amid alleged corporate politics, c...
Hollywood's Secret Hairdresser: The Untold Story Behind The Hunger Games with Cherry Petenbrink
What does it really take to build a career in Hollywood as a hairstylist? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with legendary hairstylist Cherry Peetenbrink , whose career has taken her from salon owner to Hollywood film sets, celebrity clients, ...
Beauty Schools Exposed, A State Board Examiner & A Students Email Tell All
What really happens behind the scenes at beauty schools—and why are so many graduates unprepared for the salon floor? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with a former state board examiner who reveals what she witnessed firsthand: failing sanita...
The Beauty School Lie Nobody Wants to Admit with Carla Jones
The beauty industry is facing one of its biggest educational shakeups in decades. Carla Jones joins us to unpack the facts behind the Do No Harm Bill, Title IV funding, gainful employment requirements, student outcomes, salon culture, and the future of beauty education. This isn't fear-mongering—it'...
Your Clients Are Buying Online Anyway, Here's How to Get Paid with Victoria Domazet
Are your clients buying their shampoo, tools, and styling products online instead of from you? In this episode, we sit down with Australian hairstylist and educator Victoria Domazet to uncover how hairdressers can earn commission from the products they already recommend every day. We dive into affil...
Living with Lindsay Lohan Nearly Broke Me, Adam Garland
What does it take to go from a small seaside town in England to working alongside fashion legends, celebrity icons, and some of the biggest names in beauty? In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with hair historian, session stylist, educator, and former Vidal Sassoon and Toni &...
Boss Moves by Amber Hopson: What Beauty School Never Taught You
Most hairstylists leave beauty school knowing how to pass a state board exam—but not how to build a successful career. In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with educator, salon owner, author, and entrepreneur Amber Hopson to discuss the business skills, marketing strategies, a...