Trendy with Kim Allison

Kim Allison

Trendy with Kim Allison is a hair podcast hosted by veteran hairdresser and former salon owner Kim Allison. Drawing from nearly three decades behind the chair, Kim brings candid perspective to the hair industry, salon life, beauty, business, culture and the everyday questions people are already talking about. Each week, Kim pulls from one of five colored folders. Salon Stories: Client dilemmas, hairdresser experiences and the situations that prove salon life is never boring. Beauty Culture: Changing beauty standards, cosmetic trends, aging and society’s relationship with appearance. Life’s Lessons: Personal growth, relationships, confidence and navigating life’s unexpected shifts. Money: Business, pricing, value, success and financial decisions affecting hairdressers and their clients. Pop Culture: Celebrity news, viral moments and the larger questions hiding underneath what stopped the scroll. Some episodes stay firmly in the hair world. Others take the conversation somewhere completely unexpected. What connects them all is Kim’s perspective, shaped by decades of listening, observing and working with people behind the salon chair. New episodes 3x weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Hairdressers Making Money: What Happens Next?

    Welcome back to the green folder, Trendy Tribe! Today we are getting real about what happens when a hairstylist finally starts making real money. I am all for celebrating your success, but there is a massive difference between faking the flex with cheap designer dupes and actually building long-term wealth. We are talking about why success should never turn into arrogance, the dangers of letting your lifestyle outgrow your budget, and the simple truth about keeping the money you worked so hard to earn behind the chair. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream! — Kim 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: https://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 - You Finally Made the Money... Now What? 03:32 - The Fake Flex & Doing the Absolute Most 07:38 - Don't Let the Bag Go to Your Head 11:15 - The Reality Check: Can Your Lifestyle Survive a Crash? Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode. Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email trendywithkimallison@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 2

    Why The Hair Industry Takes Sides w/ Cris Coleman

    Welcome to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today I have an amazing guest with me, Cris Coleman, who is dropping some serious knowledge on us. Cris literally grew up in a family salon and is now the powerhouse behind Dolce Salon in Austin, Texas. We are getting real about the realities of salon ownership and how to navigate the modern hair industry. Cris shares her incredibly innovative approach to running a salon business, focusing heavily on hair education and building a rock-solid salon culture. We talk about the shift toward independent stylists, how social media is changing the game, and why building real client trust is the ultimate key to your salon success. If you are craving true community in this industry, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear. Grab your notebooks and let's get into it! Please hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream. — Kim ✨ Cris Coleman – Master Stylist, Colorist, Makeup Artist, Educator & Owner of Dolce Salon Based in Austin, TX IG: @dolcesalonaustin Website: https://www.dolceaustin.com 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: https://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 - Intro & Meet Cris Coleman 01:48 - Growing Up in a Family Salon 04:55 - Beauty School & Building a Career 09:59 - The Reality of Surviving 19 Years as a Salon Owner 14:54 - The Dolce Salon Model: Building Real Community 20:11 - Social Media's True Impact on the Hair Industry 25:02 - Can the Hair Industry Actually Handle Nuance? 29:55 - Navigating Unrealistic Client Expectations 40:08 - Why Trust & Integrity Are Everything Behind the Chair 44:55 - Stop Picking Teams: The Push for Industry Unity 49:56 - Rapid Fire Questions & Final Advice for Stylists Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode. Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email trendywithkimallison@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 26

    Ignoring The Hate, Trusting Your Intuition, And The Business Of Hair ft. Danielle K. White

    Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, you guys! Earlier this week I talked about the reality of success and the crabs in a box trying to tear you down. Today I am bringing on a powerhouse guest who knows exactly what that feels like on both sides. I am sitting down with the incredible Danielle K. White to talk about building her massive hair empire. We are getting into how she learned to tune out the hate, navigate copycats, and why trusting your intuition is everything when it comes to the business of hair. She took her career from a simple hobby to a recognizable brand, and she is sharing exactly how you can step up and stop playing small. Make sure to hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review if you are listening on a podcast platform. I truly appreciate all of your support! — Kim 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: https://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 - Intro & The Origin of Natural Beaded Rows 05:34 - Losing Everything & Learning to Charge Your Worth 11:48 - Handling Criticism & Dealing with Copycats 20:42 - Why Skill Sets Matter More Than Figuring It All Out 28:01 - The Reality of Social Media in the Hair Industry 34:40 - Trusting Your Intuition & The Big Miami Move 40:48 - Rapid Fire Questions & Wrap Up Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode. Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email trendywithkimallison@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trendy with Kim Allison is a hair podcast hosted by veteran hairdresser and former salon owner Kim Allison. Drawing from nearly three decades behind the chair, Kim brings candid perspective to the hair industry, salon life, beauty, business, culture and the everyday questions people are already talking about. Each week, Kim pulls from one of five colored folders. Salon Stories: Client dilemmas, hairdresser experiences and the situations that prove salon life is never boring. Beauty Culture: Changing beauty standards, cosmetic trends, aging and society’s relationship with appearance. Life’s Lessons: Personal growth, relationships, confidence and navigating life’s unexpected shifts. Money: Business, pricing, value, success and financial decisions affecting hairdressers and their clients. Pop Culture: Celebrity news, viral moments and the larger questions hiding underneath what stopped the scroll. Some episodes stay firmly in the hair world. Others take the conversation somewhere completely unexpected. What connects them all is Kim’s perspective, shaped by decades of listening, observing and working with people behind the salon chair. New episodes 3x weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.