Season 1
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...