Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
  • 4.8 (24)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair. Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors. With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. You’ll hear: outrageous salon horror storieshairstylist confessionsbeauty industry truthstoxic salon culture exposedhilarious client interactionsbehind-the-chair gossipcelebrity and luxury salon experiencesreal conversations about burnout, identity, relationships, and salon lifeWhether you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, barber, beauty industry professional, or a client obsessed with salon culture, this podcast gives you the real stories nobody else is willing to say publicly. If you love unfiltered conversations, salon drama, hairstylist humor, beauty industry chaos, and brutally honest storytelling — welcome to your new favorite podcast. Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — where the beauty industry finally tells the truth. Give a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shititoldmyhairdresser/ If you would like to be on the show or share a story with visit our website and leave us a voicemail or email https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All, Peter Lamas on JFK & Jackie O

    Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All,Peter Lamas | From Cuba to Camelot Pt 1 What did Jackie Kennedy really tell her hairstylist about the JFK assassination? In this exclusive Part 1, legendary celebrity hairstylist Peter Lamas author of Jackie's Hairstylist: My Life in Camelot — sits down with Shit I Told My Hairdresser to share the stories he was never allowed to tell. Peter arrived in America in 1960 as a 17-year-old Cuban immigrant who didn't speak English, learning the language on a park bench in Brooklyn Heights. Within 8 years, he was styling Jackie Kennedy Onassis herself. Get your copy here on Amazon In this episode you'll hear: JACKIE KENNEDY & JFK SECRETS Why Jackie banned John-John from flying lessons — and her chilling premonitionWhat Jackie confessed to Peter on the 25th anniversary of JFK's death about the Zapruder film, the Grassy Knoll, and Oswald being a "stooge"The truth about Jackie O chain-smoking, her signature scent, and why you'll never find a photo of her with a cigaretteDoing house calls at her NYC apartment because she was hiding from paparazziVIDAL SASSOON & THE $5,000 HAIRCUT How Peter talked his way into an apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon — the only salon in NYC doing apprenticeships besides Kenneth BattelleBeing mentored by Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell & Robert PearsonFlying first-class luggage to Paramount Studios for the most expensive haircut in history: Mia Farrow's pixie cut the day Frank Sinatra served her divorce papersWhat really happened on the set of Rosemary's Baby60 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD & FASHION HISTORY Working at Kenneth — the Mecca where all the socialites and celebrities wentStyling icons: Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Veruschka, Diana Ross as Josephine Baker, Louise Brooks (he did her hair for 10 years before learning who she was)How the 60s British Invasion, the miniskirt, and Broadway's Hair revolutionized beautyFrom Fidel Castro's Cuba to sketching at the Art Students League of New York to the White HousePeter's new book Jackie's Hairstylist has 30+ 5-star reviews on Amazon in its first week and is being called "cinematic." This is Part 1 of our 2-part interview. Part 2 drops next week. Featuring: Peter Lamas — 60+ year career, Cuban-American hairstylist, artist, sculptor, author, Vidal Sassoon protégé, Kenneth stylist. Keywords: jackie kennedy hairstylist, jackie o hair, jfk assassination, zapruder film, grassy knoll, vidal sassoon, paul mitchell, mia farrow haircut, celebrity hairstylist, kenneth battelle, 1960s hair history, bob haircut history, diana ross hair, twiggy hair Hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts + leave a 5-star review. Got a crazy client story? DM us on Instagram @shititoldmyhairdresser — we might read it on air. Order Peter's Book: Jackie's Hairstylist on Amazon & wherever books are sold. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All, Peter Lamas on JFK & Jackie O

  2. Aug 16

    We're Sorry You Feel That Way: Anatomy of a Non-Apology W/ Nicholas Augustine

    THE NON-APOLOGY MASTERCLASS -Nicholas gives his official apology to Kevin Murphy and Paula gives her apology to Unilever, Pantene, Suave, TRESemmé, and Prell: "You're absolutely right, and I apologize... it's all the same mush." and Jason just doesn't give a F*CK! Learn how to apologize without actually apologizing. DIVERSION IS NOT A MYSTERY - How 35,000 units of Pureology end up on Groupon for less than your SalonCentric cost, and why your sales rep says "that's diversion" like it's not their own company doing it. WHY WE SAID NO APOLOGIES, NO F***S GIVEN - The loyalty conversation they don't want you to have. When you buy from us, you keep the baseball jersey on our kid's back. When you buy from Safeway, you're helping buy someone's 3rd house in the Bahamas you're never invited to. It's the sorry-not-sorry, backhanded apology episode that big beauty brands don't want you to hear. We ask for one thing: If you like free shows like this, follow us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It costs you nothing and it keeps this show free and independent. Got a story? Email us: info@shittoldmyhairdresser.com or leave a voicemail at shittoldmyhairdresser.comFOLLOW:TikTok + IG: @shittoldmyhairdresserFor more info in Nicholas Augustine and West Coast Blondes check them out and become a stockist or rep IG @wcbhaircare @nicholaspaulaugustineJason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We're Sorry You Feel That Way: Anatomy of a Non-Apology W/ Nicholas Augustine

  3. Aug 9

    Illegal Salon Pay Tricks Commission vs 1099 w/ Margaret Ferguson Beyond the Chair Co

    Charged for towels, backbar, and credit card fees while being called a 1099 commission employee? It's not normal. It's illegal. We sat down with Margaret, Founder of Beyond The Chair Co., the nonprofit leading the fight for beauty education reform and regulation reform. A 10-year licensed stylist who left the industry after facing zero labor protections, she went back to school in her 30s, created her own degree in Applied Aesthetics, and is now earning her Master's in Public Affairs focused on fixing cosmetology licensure. In this episode, Margaret breaks down: Why most commission stylists are misclassified and have no employment rightsThe real numbers: why cosmetology has the highest student loan default rate of any credentialing programHow federally recognized apprenticeships pay you while you learn, with a 93% pass rate vs 76% in beauty schoolWhy 55% of hairdressers legally can't unionize as booth renters or independent contractors, and the worker-owned co-op loophole that solves itInside Mayday Salon in Nashville - the first worker-owned cooperative salon that's already profitable in year oneIf you work in a commission salon, booth rent, suite, or own a salon, you need to hear where to actually go to learn your rights: Your Department of Labor, Washington L&I, and resources at beyondthechairco.com Have a story about misclassification, wage theft, or no HR when you needed it? Leave us a voicemail at shititoldmyhairdresser.com and we might feature you. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Beyond the Chair Co. - beyondthechairco.com Instagram @beyondthechairco Mayday Salon Cooperative (Nashville) Department of Labor - For misclassification claims L&I - Washington State Labor & Industries for commission rights Before Beauty Nonprofit - Legal resources for stylists And remember stay s****y! Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Illegal Salon Pay Tricks Commission vs 1099 w/ Margaret Ferguson Beyond the Chair Co

  4. Aug 2

    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 country. We also uncover a shocking beauty school student loan fraud case, discuss why addiction remains a hidden crisis in the salon industry, and explore how mentorship, accountability, and second chances can transform lives. If you're a hairdresser, salon owner, cosmetology student, or simply love powerful comeback stories, this is an episode you won't forget. Follow Collin on insta 📸 and visit him on his website and get cutting education https://collinmartinhair.com/ If this conversation resonated with you or someone you love, please know that help is available. Recovery is possible, and you don't have to face it alone.🇺🇸 Need help with drug or alcohol addiction?📞 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week💬 Free, confidential support, treatment referrals, and information for individuals and families.If you're in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.❤️ Remember: Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness—it's one of the strongest decisions you can make. Recovery is possible, and there are people ready to help. You are not alone.Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From Felony Charges to 16 Years Sober: A Hairdresser's Incredible Comeback with Collin Martin

  5. Jul 26

    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 beauty industry really works. We expose white-label products, corporate consolidation, misleading marketing, influencer culture, overpriced salon products, and why so many hairdressers are being sold a version of success that doesn't match reality. We also dive into the science behind blonde hair, product formulation, salon profitability, affiliate income, and why independent stylists have more power than they realize. If you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty professional, or someone who wants to understand what really happens behind the beauty industry curtain, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Click the links below and get to know West Coast Blondes and Nicholas Follow Nicholas & West Coast Blondes 📲 Instagram 🛍️ Shop West Coast Blondes Explore the professional haircare line built specifically for blondes and pre-lightened hair. 🤝 Become an Educator or Sales Rep Interested in partnering with West Coast Blondes? Learn how to join the team. 🎓 NPA Hair Learn more about Nicholas' education platform and professional training. 🎙️ Listen to the West Coast Blondes Podcast Hear more unfiltered conversations about the beauty industry, product formulation, business, and the future of hairdressing. ▶️ Watch on YouTube Subscribe for full interviews, education, product deep dives, and exclusive video content. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Haircare Industry Is Lying to Hairdressers with West Coast Blondes Founder Nicholas Augustine

  6. Jul 19

    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, conflicts of interest, and years of frustration. Alongside Shaunda, they discuss the impact they say it had on their salons, careers, and business relationships.  The conversation explores: How beauty brands recruit salon owners and educatorsThe politics behind becoming a platform artistAllegations of bait-and-switch recruiting tacticsConflicts of interest between sales reps and salonsThe realities of growing a successful salon businessLeadership, integrity, and protecting your reputationWhy more hairdressers are speaking openly about industry practicesWhether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, beauty educator, platform artist, or beauty entrepreneur, this episode offers an inside look at the challenges many professionals say exist behind the scenes of the beauty industry. Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the hair industry, exposing the conversations many professionals have privately—but few are willing to have publicly. If you're looking for honest discussions about salon culture, beauty business, education, and the future of the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss.  Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Beauty Industry Bait & Switch: How One Rep Nearly Destroyed a Salon owner reputation and her salons

  7. Jul 12

    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, major beauty brands, and blockbuster movies like The Hunger Games. Cherry shares the untold stories behind coloring the iconic wigs for Effie and Katniss, working with Academy Award-winning actors, navigating Hollywood, educating for brands like Goldwell, Joico, and Olivia Garden, and why success has far more to do with delivering on your promises than luck. The conversation also tackles the decline of today's hair shows, why brand loyalty has disappeared, balancing career with family, overcoming imposter syndrome, staying relevant after decades in the industry, and what today's hairstylists need to succeed in an ever-changing beauty business. Whether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty school student, educator, or simply fascinated by the world behind Hollywood hair, this episode is packed with real-world advice, career lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. Topics include: • The Hunger Games hair transformations • Celebrity hairstyling & Hollywood film sets • Goldwell, Joico & major beauty brands • Hair shows & beauty industry trends • Salon ownership & career growth • Education, mentorship & staying relevant • Work-life balance & longevity in the beauty industry If you're serious about building a long-term career in beauty, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hollywood's Secret Hairdresser: The Untold Story Behind The Hunger Games with Cherry Petenbrink

  8. Jul 5

    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 sanitation standards, missing student hours, weak instructor training, licensing issues, and the costly mistakes that can follow students long after graduation. They also break down a listener's shocking account of attending beauty school during COVID, including allegations of fundraising during class time, questionable tuition practices, financial aid concerns, and why many graduates leave school unprepared for a real career behind the chair. If you're a hairstylist, beauty school student, salon owner, educator, or anyone considering a career in cosmetology, this episode pulls back the curtain on an industry that desperately needs accountability. Topics: beauty school, cosmetology school, state board exam, hairstylist education, salon industry, cosmetology licensing, sanitation, beauty school scams, salon careers, hairstylist podcast.  Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Beauty Schools Exposed, A State Board Examiner & A Students Email Tell All
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair. Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors. With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. You’ll hear: outrageous salon horror storieshairstylist confessionsbeauty industry truthstoxic salon culture exposedhilarious client interactionsbehind-the-chair gossipcelebrity and luxury salon experiencesreal conversations about burnout, identity, relationships, and salon lifeWhether you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, barber, beauty industry professional, or a client obsessed with salon culture, this podcast gives you the real stories nobody else is willing to say publicly. If you love unfiltered conversations, salon drama, hairstylist humor, beauty industry chaos, and brutally honest storytelling — welcome to your new favorite podcast. Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — where the beauty industry finally tells the truth. Give a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shititoldmyhairdresser/ If you would like to be on the show or share a story with visit our website and leave us a voicemail or email https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jason Townsend
  • Show Website
    Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

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