Episodes

What happens when two of the most respected names in beauty—Ted Gibson and Jason Backe—pull back the curtain on an industry built on ego, burnout, and outdated rules? In this raw, unfiltered episode of  Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , we dive into the real future of the beauty industry—w...

Think you understand  1099 vs W2 in the salon industry? Think again. In this episode of  Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , we break down a shocking real-life story from a stylist trapped in a  toxic salon environment —where illegal 1099 practices, manipulation, and straight-up exploitation...

The debate is back—and it’s louder than ever. After a viral episode on trauma dumping in the salon, we dive into  Part 2  with therapist insights, real client comments, and the backlash that shook the industry. Some hairdressers say it’s part of the job. Others say it’s emotional burnout d...

Hiring in the hair industry has officially gone off the rails. In this episode of  Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , we sit down with veteran stylist and educator  Emily Bloom  to break down what’s really happening behind the chair—and why finding good talent feels nearly impossible in tod...

What happens when you give your entire identity to hairdressing… and it gives nothing back? In this brutally honest episode of  Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , we sit down with UK stylist Luke to expose the reality behind the salon chair—burnout, toxic work environments, low pay, client trauma dum...

Hairdressers hear everything—but sometimes the stories clients tell in the salon chair are almost too crazy to believe. In this episode of  Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason, Lauren, and guest hairstylist Joti dive into the uncomfortable reality of what beauty professionals deal with behind th...

In this episode of  Shit I Told My Hairdresser , we break down one of the most confusing — and often abusive — pay structures in the beauty industry:  the 1099 commission hairstylist. If you’re a hairstylist, barber, or cosmetology student who has ever wondered: • Should I be paid  10...

In this legendary episode of  Shit I Told My Hairdresser , we sit down with Allen Edwards — the celebrity hairstylist who created the iconic Farrah Fawcett haircut for  Charlie’s Angels  and changed hair history forever  From Beverly Hills salon rivalries to cutting Marcia Clark’...

In this brutally honest episode of  Shit I Told My Hairdresser , we expose the dark side of the beauty industry — from predatory cosmetology school loans to sliding scale commission traps inside corporate salons. Kelly shares her real journey through $20,000 beauty school tuition, unpaid assist...