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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respected names in beauty—Ted Gibson and Jason Backe—pull back the curtain on an industry built on ego, burnout, and outdated rules?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...