Volume Up by The Tease

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Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen. Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.

  1. 15h ago

    K18 Is Betting on Hair Longevity Instead of Repair with Suveen Sahib and Kathy Lewis

    Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/  Sponsored by Nice Girls Win https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Win-Create-Deserve/dp/B0H8S2H7JC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=387LHIK1YA7IK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KDuAsqdk0_19R2v77dhuxr_rh7pkQCpECBzXVfjaGYXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.B_m5YYlgSmBmUFGniJ8Z9ZHwjq-xN-4_TMbHeyPhX0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=nice+girls+win+kelly+ehlers&qid=1784841714&sprefix=nice+girls+win%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1  Interview with Suveen Sahib and Kathy Lewis Suveen Sahib is the Co-Founder and CEO of K18, the biology-first haircare brand that transformed the professional beauty industry with its patented K18PEPTIDE™ molecular repair technology. Under his leadership, K18 has pioneered a new era of biotech-driven haircare, and with the launch of FutureIQ™, the brand is expanding beyond repair into hair longevity—introducing a proactive approach to addressing premature hair aging through cutting-edge biological science. Kathy Lewis is the Senior Vice President of Global Education at K18 Hair, where she leads the brand's education strategy across professional, consumer, and digital channels. With more than 20 years of experience spanning K18, Wella Company, OLAPLEX, Bumble and bumble, and The Estée Lauder Companies, Kathy is passionate about empowering stylists through innovative education, building global communities, and helping professionals confidently bring the latest advances in hair science into the salon. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathylewisnyc/  https://www.k18hair.com/blogs/consumer/meet-the-co-founder-of-k18-biomimetic-hairscience-suveen-sahib https://www.k18hair.com/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/k18-brings-longevity-science-to-haircare-with-new-futureiq-serum/  https://www.thetease.com/yusef-breaks-down-rihannas-look-from-the-final-night-of-jay-zs-yankee-stadium-residency/  Obsessed or Over It? Shakira Half Time Sweat Body Powder TRESemmé Curls Rare More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    K18 Is Betting on Hair Longevity Instead of Repair with Suveen Sahib and Kathy Lewis

  2. Jul 21

    The Client Loyalty Formula with Lauren Paglionico

    Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/  Interview with Lauren Paglionico Lauren Paglionico is one of the most prominent hair color specialists in New York City, bringing unprecedented artistry to her work as a top beauty expert with a deep dedication to the needs of her clients. With over 20 years of experience working in New York’s most distinguished salons, including John Barrett at Bergdorf Goodman to Warren Tricomi at The Plaza Hotel & Madison Avenue, she has garnered a cult-like following by being an innovator in the industry with a specialty in balayage and blondes. Lauren always cultivates a warm, hospitable salon environment, and outside the salon is a dedicated cool mom and loving wife. Links: https://www.instagram.com/lrnbeautynyc/  https://www.instagram.com/lady.lrn/  https://linktr.ee/lrn.beauty?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnLkY-Mgj4WuYzr1bvLzo6RwnraaW7uxiaLPhoj_r-ZWsiOvKysVfygDSp620_aem_E2T-atctrqtHnceyVVFIhw News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/aika-flores-creates-90s-heartthrob-hair-for-hudson-williams-at-the-balenciaga-haute-couture-show/ https://www.thetease.com/coree-moreno-used-these-nexxus-products-to-create-zendayas-effortless-nyc-odyssey-premiere-hair/ Obsessed or Over It? Normalize Algorithm Tanmaxxing Love Island Finale Looks Odyssey looks More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    The Client Loyalty Formula with Lauren Paglionico

  3. Jul 14

    What They Don't Tell You About Becoming an Influencer with Lauren Luke

    Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/  Sponsored by milk_shake X Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://us.milkshakehair.com/collections/everlasting-bonds-collection Interview with Lauren Luke Lauren Luke (Panacea81) is a beauty creator and one of YouTube’s earliest success stories, known for making makeup tutorials accessible and relatable from her home in the UK. Beginning in 2007, she built a global audience through authentic beauty content and went on to launch a line of beauty products that sold in Sephora, publish a book, and collaborate with major brands including Vaseline. Today, she continues creating content while sharing her experience of the evolution of digital creator culture.   Links: https://www.instagram.com/laurenluke_panacea81/ https://www.facebook.com/Panacea81/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio https://www.youtube.com/user/panacea81  News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/how-kylee-heath-created-erin-andrews-sleek-wedding-guest-updo-for-taylor-swifts-nyc-wedding/ https://www.thetease.com/mane-origin-makes-global-debut-backstage-with-richard-phillipart-at-kidsuper-ss27/ Obsessed or Over It? Backrooms Obsession Glossier NYC Merch Drop More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    What They Don't Tell You About Becoming an Influencer with Lauren Luke

  4. Jul 7

    The Beauty Industry Has a Copy-Paste Problem with Jerrod Roberts

    Interview with Jerrod Roberts Jerrod Roberts is a celebrity hair stylist and men’s groomer of 20+ years, specializing in women’s and men’s hair cutting and styling. His work can be found on red carpets and in publications such as Vogue, GQ, Interview, ELLE, Hunger, and more, working with a-list talent like Demi Moore, Troye Sivan, Machine Gun Kelly, Hannah Einbinder, and Joaquin Phoenix.   Links: https://www.instagram.com/jerrodrobertshair/ https://thewallgroup.com/artist/jerrod-roberts/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSz6aonTYUc1zkWowU9lkcQTBebR5ncYrR-ITr3kQGeMLO42gdzyFprvDr_4_aem_D__PKWPj__OL_OEAczLeOw  News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/celebrity-hairstylist-paul-perez-breaks-down-the-biggest-bridal-hair-trends-of-the-season/ https://www.thetease.com/the-nice-girls-win-the-quiet-power-beauty-professionals-were-taught-to-abandon/ Obsessed or Over It? Faux Freckles Lip Stains Brinity: Love Island More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    The Beauty Industry Has a Copy-Paste Problem with Jerrod Roberts

  5. Jun 30

    The Biggest Lie the Haircare Industry Ever Sold with Dave Richmond

    Interview with Dave Richmond Dave Richmond is an inventor, entrepreneur, and beauty industry innovator with more than 25 years of experience shaping the future of haircare. As a co-inventor of InStyler and the holder of more than 100 patents in the hair tool space, Dave has built a career around developing breakthrough technologies that make styling easier and healthier for consumers. Most recently, he introduced the OO!brush through OO! and Me, bringing Harmonic Resonance technology to haircare with a wellness-focused approach to scalp health and gentler detangling.in Links: https://www.instagram.com/oginventordave/ https://www.instagram.com/ooandmebrand/ https://www.ooandme.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnGbkiaA5aIHKFwrEw5BqcdX_5j83Fs2uhaE8Tk8XA7ya1pw0obIs8cCIADnQ_aem_xSP95IC9Q35jPNH2pzT11g News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/mireya-villarreal-brings-industrys-most-influential-together-for-from-chair-to-boss-live/ https://www.thetease.com/the-australian-beauty-brands-you-need-to-know-right-now/  Obsessed or Over It? Zara Larsson Makeup        The Girl Grip Jacob Elordi & Kendall Jenner More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    The Biggest Lie the Haircare Industry Ever Sold with Dave Richmond

  6. Jun 23

    The Real Reason Stylists Quit (It's Not Lack of Talent) with Katie Brenner

    Sponsored by Denman X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/denmanpro/ Interview with Katie Brenner Katie Brenner is a 20-year globally recognized stylist blending together technical mastery and modern artistry in the haircare space, and I’d love to see if you’d be interested in interviewing her for an episode of Volume Up by The Tease? Based in Denver, CO, Katie specializes in doing lived-in, high-end hair color and custom cut services that not only grow out effortlessly but are designed to each client’s unique features, lifestyle, and hair goals. She’s on a mission to deliver luxury-level services to the everyday women, priding herself on maximizing her clients time and giving them a color service that's long lasting and won’t have them in the salon every 4-6 weeks.  Katie has also received certifications in balayage, color, and cuts from brands like Redken, Pravana, and Aveda. Along with her work as a stylist, she is a globally recognized educator that partners with global brands and salons alike to teach, inspire, and develop the next generation of stylists.  Having graduated with high honors from the Aveda Institute of Denver, she has worked under the likes of Charlie Price and apprenticed under a Vidal Sassoon Master Stylist. Additionally, her work has been seen on the editorial side during her 4 years working on Denver Fashion Week and when she co-produced and styled at The North American Hairstylist Awards. Links: https://www.instagram.com/ktbhair/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/booksy-awards-nail-tech-neeka-j-5000-to-upgrade-her-salon/ https://www.thetease.com/the-bellami-x-senada-ceka-bridal-kit-the-luxury-hair-essential-every-bride-needs/ Obsessed or Over It? Edible Beauty Rhode Summer Launch NYC during Knick’s Game More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    The Real Reason Stylists Quit (It's Not Lack of Talent) with Katie Brenner

  7. Jun 16

    Why Most Beauty Founders Ignore the One Person They Should Be Listening To With Annabel Hay

    Interview with Annabel Hay Annabel Hay is the Founder and CEO of CLUTCH Glue. After a flimsy piece of fashion tape caused her most embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at a nightclub back in 2017, Annabel dedicated the next four years of her life inventing and globally patenting the world’s first glue alternative. to fashion tape.  After finding virality almost instantly, CLUTCH quickly became an international phenomenon, revolutionising the way we wear and enjoy our clothes.  From being coined the best Shark Tank pitch of all time, to closing the world’s largest pre-seed capital raise for an FMCG company, and making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2025, her philosophy for building CLUTCH has been shaped by transferable skills from her career as a construction manager, helping position her as one of the most practical founders in the space. Links: https://www.instagram.com/annabel_hay/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/clutch_glue/?hl=en   News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/what-to-know-about-ouidads-certification-program/ https://www.thetease.com/cecred-and-beygood-are-investing-250000-into-the-future-of-hair-education/ Obsessed or Over It? Morning Shed Routine Watercolor blush Love Island More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    Why Most Beauty Founders Ignore the One Person They Should Be Listening To With Annabel Hay

  8. Jun 9

    The Curly Hair Conversation the Industry Avoided for Years with Dusty Schlabach

    Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=ultimate%20color https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-045322.html# https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-045043.html  Interview with Dusty Schlabach Dusty Schlabach, is a 20-year stylist empowering both curl specialists and the global curly hair community with an integrated ecosystem of resources, networks, and education that prioritize curly hair styling. Known to millions as “Curl Vision” Dusty is THE most influential Curl Specialist in the world (2M+ followers on social media). In building an entire ecosystem dedicated to curly hair with platforms like CurlVision and CurlMaps, and destinations like Thairapy, he’s on a mission to redefine what it means to take care of people and their natural curly hair by challenging industry norms and empowering people to embrace the beauty of their natural texture… without compromise.  Today, he specializes in dry curly cuts that embrace the hair's natural texture and are uniquely tailored for each client. From real curly civilians as he calls them to creators and more (like the Kalogeras Sisters), Dusty takes a people-first approach to make people feel good and confident with the best version of their curly selves. In November 2025, he introduced the first-to-market salon concept that will forever change the access, cost and experience for those with curly hair (an unperfected market that is set to reach $15.7 billion by 2031) with the flagship opening of Curly Hair Salon in Fullerton, CA. In the 2k+ square foot salon there will be something unexpected – no sinks, no hot tools, no product application, and absolutely no brand merchandising or transactions. This salon will immediately fill the gap in the market by providing excellent and efficient curly, wavy, and coily hair haircuts at an accessible price point (under $100), with experienced curly hair specialists, with no waitlist and under 60-minute appointments. Links: https://www.instagram.com/curlvision/?hl=en  https://www.curlvision.com/ https://curlmaps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/curlyhairsalonn/?hl=en  https://ineedthairapy.com/  News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/martino-cartier-gushes-over-ga-ma-professionals-spherical-iqsfera-hair-dryer/ https://www.thetease.com/how-evanie-frausto-created-every-katseye-look-at-the-2026-amas/ Obsessed or Over It? Posting Your Cute Headshots Doing what you have to for the CONTENT Trusting Your Stylist More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

    The Curly Hair Conversation the Industry Avoided for Years with Dusty Schlabach
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Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen. Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.

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    The Tease Media
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    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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