Hair Biz Radio: How To Start And Run a Hair Extension Business

Hair Biz Radio: How To Start And Run a Hair Extension Business
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Get actionable tips on starting and running a hair business from the fastest-growing hair & technology experts. Easily follow marketing tips, business ideas, and featured interviews with amazing guests from the industry. Hosts Mikey & Zakiyrah interview industry experts and those in the marketing, business, and financial industries to give you their take on what it takes to reach business success. The hosts also talk about what has made Private Label, a leading hair and beauty company in the US, successful with marketing, advertising, and operations.

  1. 3D AGO

    Jason Tavares: How to Be Agile in the Beauty Industry While Embracing Your Identity | Hair Biz Radio

    If you watched this episode, you won’t understand how someone can go through so much and still grow, amaze, and make everyone around them burst with laughter and tears.Jason excels in every city, every field, and every job to get the best out of him and set a new standard in hairstyling.This is not just another episode of Hair Biz Radio; Mikey and Zakiyrah can’t getenough of Jason, and neither will you.Get inspiration for a beautiful career ahead of you!#atlantahairstylists #celebrityhairstylist #JasonTavares-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with J Tavares!: https://linktr.ee/jtavar-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @jtavar_Get the latest from @hairbizradio0:00 Introduction1:09 Starting a Career12:16 Embracing Identity14:35 Styling for Celebrities18:29 Exploring Jobs28:44 Salon Experience38:32 Freelance Styling49:14 Styling for TV1:00:26 Recent Projects1:04:50 Sharing Success1:08:28 Dream Gigs1:10:46 For Gay Stylists1:13:28 Personal Struggles1:32:14 Product Launches

    1h 41m

  2. FEB 10

    Paula Hawkins: A Crash Course on Opening Your Own Hair Salon | Hair Biz Radio

    Bored with the skies after working as a flight attendant, she replaced theadrenaline with the dopamine of mastering amazing styles!From Atlanta to Maryland and now planning to make a comeback to Atlanta, Paula Hawkins built the perfect salon with the real insider tips you need to manage other stylists.If you’re into short hair, planning a career shift, or about to launch your hair care business or salon, then you need to join Mikey and Zakiyrah in this new episode of Hair Biz Radio.#atlantahairstylists #pixiehair #paulahawkins-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paula is coming to Atlanta. Book an appointment:https://perfectpixiesalon.com/pages/paula/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @paulasperfectpixieGet the latest from @hairbizradio0:00 Introduction2:47 Going Into Hairstyling8:37 Opening a Hair Salon17:23 Why Short Hair?19:38 Marketing Mindset28:23 Building a Clientele34:40 Hair Products40:44 Managing Stylists43:24 Handling Appointments53:34 Upcoming Projects57:45 Find Paula

    59 min

  3. FEB 3

    YourFavAfrican: The Transition from an Influencer into a Hair Business Owner | Hair Biz Radio

    YourFavAfrican has been grinding it out there for 7 years, but 2 years ago, she decided to make it more sustainable.From dancing fashionably to the best luxury braiding salon, she built everything around her energized vibes and her success with social media marketing.If you want to monetize your following list beyond the usual collabs.Today’s episode with Mikey and Zakiyrah is definitely a good start!#braidingshop #braiders #yourfavafrican-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready for a braiding style: https://www.instagram.com/yfalux/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @yourfavafricanGet the latest from @hairbizradio

    1h 6m

  4. JAN 20

    Blonde Solutions: How to Run a Family Business and Find Your Market Gap | Hair Biz Radio Podcast

    Meet the couple behind Blonde Solutions and learn from the smoothest family business out there when love powers the business!With hair-coloring education from Brazil and Europe, in addition to years of training stylists, Blonde Solutions was a logical step to bring all this experience directly to customers.You will get to know about launching, disruption, and marketing strategies, with extra tips for running a family business and growing it successfully! Learn that from her in a new episode of Hair Biz Radio with Zakyirah and Mikey! #hairlightener #familybusiness #blondesolutions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get Ready for Your Next Blonde Style: https://blondesolutions.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio. Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna. Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd the beautiful business @blondesolutionsGet the latest from @hairbizradio

    52 min

  5. JAN 7

    YveCar: How to Fill a Gap in the Market | Hair Biz Radio Podcast

    YveCar is well known for her Shark Tank pitch and her amazing brand, KreyolEssence. But today, we go way back to the days when she hated working forherself.Despite her home run with the Haitian Castor Oil, Yvecar appreciated the stability and the opportunity to learn about industries from an employee’s perspective. But she showed resilience studying her audience in real life in a quest to tune up the perfect brand to solve a problem and fill a gap in the market.Learn that from her in a new episode of Hair Biz Radio with Mikey Moran!#haitiancastoroil #yvecar #sharktankpitch-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get Haitian Castor Oil: https://kreyolessence.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @yvecarGet the latest from @hairbizradio

    1h 31m

  6. 12/23/2025

    Najah Aziz: Why Hairstylists Lack Professionalism These Days | Hair Biz Radio Podcast

    Najah Aziz stands by her professionalism in the hair industry, as it was one of the main reasons she became who she is today. But many stylists try to improvise their ways throughout their careers, even when they open a hair salon!If hair schools lack business knowledge, sometimes you can learn this by yourself without having to find it the hard way, and it’s easy if you listened to this episode today of Hair Biz Radio with Mikey and Zakiyrah.#hairbusiness #hairsalon #NajahAziz #hairstyling-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Najah’s salon: https://www.instagram.com/liketheriversalon/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @najahliketheriversalonGet the latest from @hairbizradio

    1h 4m

  7. 12/17/2025

    Cherelle Renee: How to Retain Your Clients as a Hairstylist | Hair Biz Radio Podcast

    We have known Cherelle Renee for almost a decade. She is an exceptional hairstylist and constantly challenges herself with complex assignments, such as styling hair nearly 50 inches long!She is with us today to discuss customer retention and how to keep your clients for the long term, building a stable base that helps you grow.Along with tips for pricing and the mindset you need to run a salon or get into a suite. So tune in, we have a rich episode of Hair Biz Radio today!#hairbusiness #hairsalon #CherelleRenee #hairstyling-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book a session with Cherelle Renee: https://www.cherellerenee.net/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @cherellereneehairGet the latest from @hairbizradio

    47 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Bre Rena'e: When Do Hairstylists Need to Use Packed Hair | Hair Biz Radio Podcast

    Bre Rena'e is the master of packed hair; she knows every possible detail about it, and she has helped many entrepreneurs grow their own brands.Every hairstylist handles hair differently; some like to style the hair they bought, others don’t mind a client bringing her own hair, and some use packaged hair like Bre Rena’e.Tune in with Mikey and Zakiyrah to listen to Bre Rena’e take on that and how she handles her clients.Enjoy her amazing vibes in today’s episode of Hair Biz Radio!#hairbusiness #hairsalon #HairbyBreRenae #hairstyling-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book with Bre Rena'e: https://hairbybrerenae.as.me/schedule/fa6c75ef-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your salon needs at Private Label Wholesale and let us take care of the tariffs: https://privatelabelwholesale.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was recorded in the Private Label Studio for Hair Biz Radio.Experience the warmth and inclusivity of Private Label at our various locations in Atlanta, Tucker, and Smyrna.Or rediscover beauty here: https://www.PrivateLabelExtensions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hi to your hosts on Instagram! @Zakiyrah & @MoranMikeyAnd our guest @hairbybrerenaeGet the latest from @hairbizradio

    51 min
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Get actionable tips on starting and running a hair business from the fastest-growing hair & technology experts. Easily follow marketing tips, business ideas, and featured interviews with amazing guests from the industry. Hosts Mikey & Zakiyrah interview industry experts and those in the marketing, business, and financial industries to give you their take on what it takes to reach business success. The hosts also talk about what has made Private Label, a leading hair and beauty company in the US, successful with marketing, advertising, and operations.

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