Destroy The Hairdresser

Destroy The Hairdresser
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Destroy The Hairdresser is an industry podcast dedicated to helping salon owners and hairdressers salon differently.

  1. 2D AGO

    If Motivation Worked, You’d Be Fine by Now

    In this solo episode, Cyd shares the real story behind her coaching journey, why Destroy The Hairdresser was created, and how coaching at DTH is fundamentally different from traditional programs. This isn’t about hype, motivation, or fixing hairdressers. It’s about critical thinking, emotional intelligence, sustainable systems, and building businesses that actually support real lives. Cyd reflects on her experience behind the chair, what she saw hairdressers struggling with for years, and why community—not virality or hustle—is the missing piece in the industry right now. She also shares why she’s deeply proud of the Hairdresser Business Club and the quiet, powerful work happening inside it every day. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the industry, burned out by “industry standards,” or unsure where you fit anymore—this episode is for you. 🎧 Two weeks free inside the Hairdresser Business Club is linked in the bio.Come see what we’re building. https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkout

    12 min

  2. JAN 29

    The Blue hair Blues

    We’re fresh off a snowstorm, two babies with ear infections, and one chaotic trip to urgent care… so naturally the conversation spirals into the internet’s latest obsession: the “blue hair = mental illness” theory. We break down the viral meme, the research behind it (and why you can basically find a study to “prove” anything), and what it says about counterculture, creativity, and why the hair industry is emotionally driven in the first place. Then we pivot into the other thing hairdressers are currently losing their minds over: AI inspiration photos—and why shaming clients for bringing them in is… a choice. Bottom line: the world is on fire, everyone’s nervous system is fried, and if you’ve got blue hair right now? We see you. We love you.

    22 min

  3. JAN 22

    Selling Your Soul for 10% Commission

    We start this episode snowed in, panic-prepping with two babies and no truck… and somehow end up exposing the entire beauty retail system. Because honestly? Natural disasters and Big Beauty have more in common than you think. In this episode, we talk about why hairdressers and salon owners are out here defending brands that don’t pay them, don’t protect them, and definitely wouldn’t show up if their salon flooded, burned, or shut down overnight. We break down the myth of “partnership,” why retail math is misleading, how exclusivity is fake, and why putting a brand name in your bio for free is wild behavior. We cover: Why you’re the client, not the partner How retail money disappears instead of becoming profit Why affiliate models actually make more sense How Big Beauty benefits whether you win or lose Why “supporting the brand” rarely supports you This isn’t anti-product. It’s pro–critical thinking.Prep for the storm. Prep for your business. Stop selling your soul for shelf space. Stay safe out there. And seriously—follow the money.

    25 min

  4. JAN 16

    I Bet You Thought That Post Was About You

    This episode is pure internet chaos—for hairdressers. A harmless post turns into a comment-section war, non-hairdressers take it personally, someone yells about California laws, bean soup somehow enters the chat, and suddenly everyone thinks the post was about them. We talk about why going viral isn’t the flex people think it is, why the comments are always louder than the truth, and how quiet likes are usually the ones that actually turn into money. If you’ve ever wanted to go viral, gone viral, or been emotionally attacked by strangers with too much free time—this one’s for you. Not everything is for you. Especially this post. If this episode made you realize you’re arguing with strangers instead of building a business—come sit with us. 👉 The Hairdresser Business Club is open with a 2-week free trial. Inside, we help you:• Make money without chasing virality• Stop spiraling over comments and start focusing on conversions• Use social media strategically, not emotionally The loudest people online aren’t your audience.The quiet ones already are. 🎉 Try it free for two weeks and see what actually moves the needle. (And yes—watch the monks.) JOIN HERE: https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkout

    17 min

  5. JAN 8

    The End of Buzzwords, The Beginning of Actual Leadership

    In this New Year’s Day episode, Cyd sits down with Cheri Oteri for a wildly honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep conversation about grief, burnout, leadership, and the absolute massacre of language in modern marketing. They kick things off by questioning why humans invented New Year’s celebrations in the first place, spiral into sickness updates and hospital scares, and then land squarely on the real theme of the episode: we’ve officially ruined some words beyond repair. Think “era,” “toxic,” “narcissist,” and other once-meaningful terms that now mean… absolutely nothing. From there, the conversation sharpens. They unpack why you cannot motivate your team, why forcing staff to do social media is unhinged, and why salon owners need to stop asking “How do I get them to…” and start asking “Is my business even worth documenting?” This episode dives into: Why behavior doesn’t change unless the environment does Why boring salons create silent teams Why posting hair is dead (sorry) Why leadership-by-example is annoying but necessary Why imperfect, human content is about to matter more than ever in an AI-saturated internet It’s funny, spicy, blunt, and grounded in real coaching experience. No platitudes. No buzzwords. Just the uncomfortable truth: you can’t spark something if there’s nothing to light. If you’re a salon owner, leader, or coach heading into 2026 feeling stuck, this episode will either piss you off a little or make everything click. Possibly both. JOIN THE HAIRDRESSER BUSINESS CLUB AND GET TWO WEEKS FREE https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkout

    20 min

  6. JAN 1

    2026 Is the Year Motivation Stops Being Your Leadership Strategy

    In this New Year’s Day episode, Cyd sits down with Cheri Oteri for a wildly honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep conversation about grief, burnout, leadership, and the absolute massacre of language in modern marketing. They kick things off by questioning why humans invented New Year’s celebrations in the first place, spiral into sickness updates and hospital scares, and then land squarely on the real theme of the episode: we’ve officially ruined some words beyond repair. Think “era,” “toxic,” “narcissist,” and other once-meaningful terms that now mean… absolutely nothing. From there, the conversation sharpens. They unpack why you cannot motivate your team, why forcing staff to do social media is unhinged, and why salon owners need to stop asking “How do I get them to…” and start asking “Is my business even worth documenting?” This episode dives into: Why behavior doesn’t change unless the environment does Why boring salons create silent teams Why posting hair is dead (sorry) Why leadership-by-example is annoying but necessary Why imperfect, human content is about to matter more than ever in an AI-saturated internet It’s funny, spicy, blunt, and grounded in real coaching experience. No platitudes. No buzzwords. Just the uncomfortable truth: you can’t spark something if there’s nothing to light. If you’re a salon owner, leader, or coach heading into 2026 feeling stuck, this episode will either piss you off a little or make everything click. Possibly both.

    29 min

  7. 2025-12-19

    Why Working Hard Isn’t the Point Anymore

    In this solo episode, David steps in without a co-pilot and delivers one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast in a long time. This isn’t a hype episode.This isn’t a “set your goals and grind harder” episode.And it definitely isn’t about manifesting your way out of burnout. It’s about what happens after success. David reflects on the past few years — culturally, politically, personally — and challenges listeners to stop waiting for a global reset, a better year, or external permission to change their lives. Instead, he makes the case for individuation, sustainability, and choosing your own definition of success in an industry addicted to hustle and “more.” In this episode, he breaks down: Why hard work has very little to do with success How the industry uses fake statistics and hustle myths to keep you stuck The difference between achievement and fulfillment Why “more money” isn’t the same as a better life The rarely discussed reality of Phase Four — when success arrives, boredom creeps in, and self-sabotage follows This is a conversation about money, yes — but more than that, it’s about capacity. About learning how to sit with success instead of running from it or destroying it. About building a business that doesn’t collapse the moment you stop sprinting. If you’ve ever hit a milestone and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel how I thought it would?”Or if you’re exhausted by the endless chase for more — this episode will land.

    25 min

  8. 2025-12-12

    Influencers Are Eating Your Lunch — And You Cooked It

    This week, Cyd is lighting up the mic with the conversation the industry still tiptoes around: the retail system is broken, stylists are stuck at the bottom of the food chain, and product companies are out here winning big while hairdressers are left dusting shelves and doing math gymnastics hoping to find the “profit” everyone keeps promising. We dive into the era when salons ran the show, how ego and toxicity pushed stylists into the great suite exodus, the pandemic reset that flipped retail upside down, and the moment big brands pivoted to affiliate links because they had no choice. And just when hairdressers finally started winning? The TikTok influencer wave crashed over the industry and shoved stylists right back to the bottom — even though YOU are the one doing the actual work. Cyd breaks down what really happened, why influencers are cashing the checks meant for professionals, and what product companies must do if they want to stay relevant in the new era of creator-driven commerce. Spoiler: the future of retail belongs to the people who touch the hair, not the people who touch a ring light. Whether you’re a stylist, a salon owner, suite-based, or somewhere in between — this is the episode you’ll be sending to everyone in your salon group chat. And if you’re ready to stop feeling behind, stop playing by outdated rules, and actually build a profitable, modern salon career? Your salon business shouldn’t feel like guesswork — and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Inside the Club, you get weekly coaching, real strategies that actually work in 2025, a community that understands the industry you’re living in, and systems that help you make more money with LESS stress. If this episode hit a nerve… the Club is where you turn the lightbulb moment into action. 👉 Join the Hairdresser Business Club today.Your clients trust you.Your career deserves the same energy. https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkout

    15 min
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Destroy The Hairdresser is an industry podcast dedicated to helping salon owners and hairdressers salon differently.

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  • Creator
    Destroy The Hairdresser
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Destroy The Hairdresser
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