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Welcome to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ where I bring you real talk and inspiration straight from the beauty industry. My show started on YouTube, connecting with stylists worldwide, and now you can listen to these amazing conversations wherever you go! Each episode features talented artists—some seasoned pros, some fresh faces—sharing their stories, tips, and tricks. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years, there's something here for you. I also keep things fun with games and candid chats that show the personalities behind the skills. So, tune in to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ and let’s get inspired together! Whether you’re in the salon or on the go, these stories are here to motivate and entertain you.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ted Gibson & Jason Backe: Why Being Booked & Busy Isn't Actually Success

    Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of every major publication, these two built something the industry had never seen before. And they're not done. In this episode, Ted and Jason get real about what it actually takes to build a lasting career in beauty, why being booked and busy isn't the flex we think it is, and how their new venture Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science is shifting the conversation from external beauty to wellness from the inside out. They also break down their upcoming Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit — a first-of-its-kind two-day event bringing consumers and professionals into the same room in Palm Springs, CA on May 3rd & 4th, 2026. This one is for every beauty professional who's ever undercharged, overworked, or wondered if there's more. ✨ Ted Gibson – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Hairstylist & TV Personality Based in Palm Springs, CA IG: @tedgibson Website: www.tedgibson.com ✨ Jason Backe – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Colorist & Educator Based in Palm Springs, CA IG: @jasonbacke Website: www.jasonbacke.com ✨ Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit May 3 & 4, 2026 — Palm Springs, CA IG: @convergencebws Website: www.tedgibson.com/pages/convergence TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Welcome & Setting the Stage 01:11 – Kim Reads Their Accomplishments 04:55 – When Did It Become Bigger Than Just Hair? 07:19 – We Don't Find Hair, Hair Finds Us 09:08 – Life & Business Partners: Who's the Visionary? 12:01 – Opposites Who Share the Same Values 13:28 – How They Navigate Disagreements & The Power of Listening 16:05 – Is the Industry Evolving in the Right Direction? 17:29 – From Salon Owners to Renting a Chair 20:08 – Ted's Barber School Days & The Angelina Jolie Story 23:26 – AD: Virtue Lab 25:56 – When Did Your Name Have Value? 26:53 – The PR Meeting That Changed Everything 29:00 – What Led to Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science 31:59 – Breaking Down Ascension 35:19 – The Vision Behind Convergence Summit 39:35 – What to Expect at Convergence 45:07 – The Trade Off Game 48:10 – Raise Your Prices, Work Less, Make More 49:32 – Nothing Lasts Forever: Reinvent or Go Dark 52:44 – How to Find Ted & Jason

    55 min

  2. 10 APR

    It's Not About the Hair. It's About Who You Are Without It.

    I've been behind the chair for over 30 years, and nobody — not even me — was prepared for this. In this solo episode, I'm getting raw about hair loss, thinning hair after 40, and why losing your hair can feel like losing yourself. If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, or just that moment where you look in the mirror and don't recognize yourself anymore, come sit with me. This conversation is long overdue. 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry. Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison – Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. – Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction & "Respect the Chair" 02:20 — Why women are so emotionally tied to their hair 04:37 — Hair loss over 40, perimenopause & menopause 09:17 — Your partner's opinion & wanting to feel desired 11:38 — Redefining yourself when your hair changes 13:54 — Kim's personal health journey & upcoming labs

    16 min

  3. 5 APR

    I Ruined My Own Hair (And I'm a Hairdresser)

    A hairdresser who can't fix her own hair? Yep, that's me right now. In this solo episode, I'm giving you an unfiltered look at my current hair health journey — the shedding, the breakage, and the Brazilian Blowout mistake I made on myself right before CreatorCon. I'm also opening up about perimenopause and how hormonal changes are affecting my hair (and my clients' hair too). I'm sharing exactly what I'm doing to recover — from the Virtue Labs products I'm using to the labs I'm getting drawn with my naturopath. This is the beginning of a real, honest journey and I'm taking you with me every step of the way. 💬 Are you noticing changes in your hair? Drop your questions below — I'm going to start answering them right here on the podcast. 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry. Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison – Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. – Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 — Intro & CreatorCon Recap 4:42 — Podcast Updates & Upcoming Guests 8:00 — Your Questions Matter 9:28 — The Hair Disaster Explained 15:54 — The Recovery Plan

    26 min

  4. 29 MAR

    The Man Who Changed How Hairdressers Connect | Gerard Scarpaci

    In this episode, Kim sits down with Gerard Scarpaci, co-founder of Hairbrained, one of the most influential platforms in the professional beauty industry. Gerard takes us through his journey from packing boxes in a garment factory to building a global community for hairdressers. They dive into the old school versus new school debate, the culture shift social media has created in the hair industry, the future of beauty school licensing, the power of partnership, and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy behind the chair and beyond it. This is a conversation every hairdresser needs to hear. ✨ Gerard Scarpaci – Co-Founder of Hairbrained, Hairstylist & Educator Based in New York, NY IG: @gerardscarpaci IG: @hairbrained_official Podcast: Hairbrained Conversations Website: www.hairbrained.com 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry. Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison – Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. – Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

    51 min

  5. 22 MAR

    Trichologist Exposes Scalp Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christine McMillan, founder of Scalp Garden and licensed trichologist, whose path to scalp health is anything but conventional. From military service to an organic pig farm, living among the Maasai tribe in Tanzania, and climbing Kilimanjaro — her life experiences have shaped a deeply holistic approach to hair and scalp care. In this episode Christine breaks down the real connection between gut health, nutrition, stress, and your scalp. She debunks popular myths and explains why your hair may be your body's earliest warning system for something bigger beneath the surface. Whether you're a hairdresser curious about trichology, struggling with hair loss, or simply want to level up your scalp health — Christine delivers the knowledge, empathy, and encouragement you need. Because healthy hair starts at the root — and the root starts with you. 🌱 ✨ Christine McMillan – Trichologist & Founder of Scalp Garden Based in Buford, Georgia, USA IG: @scalpgarden TikTok: @scalpgarden Website: www.scalpgarden.com 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry. Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison – Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. – Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 03:38 - Living with the Maasai Tribe & Climbing Kilimanjaro 09:36 - The Aha Moment That Led Her to Trichology 14:02 - Becoming a Licensed Trichologist 19:54 - Steps from Hairdresser to Trichologist 21:38 - Common Myths & Mistakes in Scalp Health 26:05 - Seasonal Scalp Care & Washing Routines 31:51 - Early Warning Signs to See a Trichologist 35:57 - The Meaning Behind Scalp Garden 41:23 - Live Client Diagnosis Discussion 46:04 - One Actionable Tip for Scalp Health 49:29 - Where to Find Christine

    50 min

  6. 15 MAR

    The Salon Industry Has a Boundary Problem ft. Erin Ray

    In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with salon owner and educator Erin Ray for a candid conversation about the beauty industry, social media, and what it takes to build a career behind the chair that actually lasts. Erin shares pieces of her journey into hairstyling later in life and brings her signature no-nonsense perspective to topics many stylists think about but rarely say out loud. From salon culture to the realities of the industry today, this episode blends honesty, humor, and a few spicy moments you won’t want to miss. ✨ Erin Ray – Salon Owner, Educator & Founder of The Business of Blend Owner of Obsidian Salon | Bethel, Connecticut IG: @erinrayhair Website: www.erinrayhair.com 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry. Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison – Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. – Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

    57 min

  7. 8 MAR

    Gloria Tabi Shares Her Natural Hair Freedom Journey

    In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Gloria Tabi — author, researcher, and natural hair advocate from Sydney, Australia. Gloria shares her powerful journey of wearing wigs for over 25 years before finally embracing her natural hair and reclaiming her identity. Together, Kim and Gloria discuss hair freedom, cultural conditioning, systemic bias around Black hair, and the deeper meaning behind Gloria’s book “Enough.” This conversation explores what it truly means to show up as your authentic self — without apology. Gloria also shares the mission behind her foundation Enable Women Africa, which works to challenge hair discrimination and inspire the next generation of women to embrace their natural beauty. ✨ Gloria Tabi – Author, TedX Speaker & Natural Hair Advocate Based in Sydney, Australia IG: @gloriabinks LinkedIn: Gloria Tabi Website: www.enablewomenafrica.com Gloria's Book Enough: How One Woman’s Truth Became a Roadmap for Change: https://www.amazon.com/ENOUGH-Womans-Became-Roadmap-Change-ebook/dp/B0FSLC1GFS TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Intro – Meet Gloria Tabi 1:39 - Gloria’s Journey: Ghana to Australia 5:51 - Wearing Wigs for 25 Years in Professional Spaces 10:46 - The Pressure Black Women Face Around Hair 16:02 - The Moment Gloria Took Off the Wig 19:07 - Why People Misunderstand Natural Hair 22:21 - Hair Discrimination & Systemic Bias 27:28 - Are Women Moving Toward Self-Acceptance? 31:48 - Gloria’s Book “Enough” 36:36 - The First Time Gloria Went Out Without a Wig 41:40 - The Mission Behind Enable Women Africa 46:36 - Hair Freedom Expo in Sydney 51:47 - Rapid Fire Questions with Gloria 53:39 - What “Enough” Really Means 54:45 - Where to Find Gloria Tabi

    56 min

  8. 1 MAR

    Why Your Hair Is Thinning After 40 (And What Actually Helps)

    TITLE: Why Your Hair Is Thinning After 40 (And What Actually Helps) DESCRIPTION: If you’re over 40 and your hair feels thinner, drier, or just different - you’re not imagining it. In this solo episode, I share what menopause has actually done to my hair at 58: thinning, breakage, gray growth, and density changes - and what I’m doing about it. Here are the supplements and hair products I’m personally using and discussing in this episode: http://bit.ly/4kYgEhA Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Always consult your doctor before starting any supplements, especially during menopause or if you have underlying health conditions. 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry. Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison – Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. – Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Hair Changes After 40 04:00 Why My Density Changed 07:00 Labs To Request From Your Doctor 09:00 Supplements I’m Taking 16:00 Breakage From Ponytails + Wigs 20:00 Tools I Swear By 30:00 Considering K-Tips 36:00 Gray Coverage Strategy

    38 min
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Welcome to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ where I bring you real talk and inspiration straight from the beauty industry. My show started on YouTube, connecting with stylists worldwide, and now you can listen to these amazing conversations wherever you go! Each episode features talented artists—some seasoned pros, some fresh faces—sharing their stories, tips, and tricks. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years, there's something here for you. I also keep things fun with games and candid chats that show the personalities behind the skills. So, tune in to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ and let’s get inspired together! Whether you’re in the salon or on the go, these stories are here to motivate and entertain you.

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  • Creator
    Kim Allison
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Allison
  • Show Website
    Trendy with Kim Allison
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