Trendy with Kim Allison

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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Think you're too old to start over? Think again.

    Welcome to the yellow folder for a brand new salon stories episode! Today we are challenging the arbitrary timelines society puts on our careers and retirement. If you have ever felt too old to start something new, I am here to remind you that it is never too late to be a beginner. Plus, wait until you hear my conversation this Wednesday with Lisa, who jumped into hairdressing at 50! Hit that subscribe button and leave a review to support the show. — 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 - Starting Late 01:42 - Age Timelines 06:37 - Starting Over at 50 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. 4d ago

    Hairdressers, This Show Is For You

    Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, you guys! We are opening up the blue folder today for some life lessons and a little reintroduction of where this show is heading. If you are a working hairdresser who knows that surviving behind the chair is about so much more than just doing hair—we are talking burnout, setting boundaries, raising your prices, and the daily reality of running a profitable salon business—this podcast is exactly for you. But clients and beauty lovers, you always have a seat in the salon with us too to hear the conversations you usually wouldn't get to hear! We are here to question beauty industry norms, share some perspective, and grow together. Thank you so much for supporting the little podcast that could; please hit that subscribe button on YouTube and rate or review on your favorite podcast app so we can keep reaching more people! — 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. 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. 6d ago

    Is Your Gray Growing Back or Was It Never Covered?

    Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling the mystery of disappearing hair color and training your eye to figure out why your gray hair seems to return so fast. We are breaking down how to tell the difference between rapid new growth and an actual coverage issue, the truth about using root concealers, and how to properly assess your roots so you can have a much better conversation with your hairdresser. 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 - Train Your Eye: Is Your Gray Actually Back? 03:30 - Clean New Growth vs. Faded Color 09:09 - Next-Day Gray: Coverage Issues & Madison Reed 17:09 - How Often Should You Actually Color Your Roots? 21:05 - The Real Truth About Root Concealer Sprays 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.

  4. Sep 28

    Why Is My Gray Hair Already Back?

    Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, you guys! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating questions I get asked behind the chair: why does it look like your gray hair is already back just two weeks after a color service? We are exploring the illusion of color contrast, how to do a quick "mirror test" on your strands, and whether your fast-growing roots are a stylist error or just nature taking its course. Consider this your quick precursor, and be sure to tune in this Wednesday when we are fully diving into the meat and potatoes of greying hair, root coverage, and the right way to use those temporary concealers. 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. 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.

  5. Sep 25

    How Human Is Too Human for AI?

    Welcome back to Trendy with Kim Allison! Following our interview with Derrick Brown, founder of Sublime AI, we’re unpacking the real impact of AI receptionists in the salon industry. From eliminating late-night client texts and protecting your boundaries to looking at the true ROI, can an AI receptionist save your time without sacrificing human connection? Let's talk about it! Exclusive Offer for Trendy Listeners: Derrick is offering a FREE Google Business Profile & AI Visibility Snapshot exclusively for listeners of the show! 1. Visit sublimewebdesign.co/ai 2. Select "Trendy Listeners" 3. Enter promo code: TRENDY Connect & Learn More: - Website: sublimewebdesign.co - Instagram: @claritywithsublime Make sure to hit that subscribe button, leave a comment, and let me know: would you let AI talk to your salon clients? Love you guys! ❤️ 🛍️ 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: 01:29 – AI Stance: Adapting vs. Getting Left Behind 08:34 – Setting Boundaries & Replacing Late-Night Texts 12:42 – Price Breakdown & Calculating Salon ROI 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.

  6. Sep 23

    What If You Never Missed a Salon Call? w/ Derrick Brown

    Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison! Today I am sitting down with Derrick Brown, tech entrepreneur and founder of Sublime AI, to break down what artificial intelligence can actually do for stylists, suite owners, and salon managers. From battling late-night client messages to losing thousands in missed calls, running a salon behind the chair can lead to burnout. Derrick shares the story of how he created "Maria"—a custom voice AI receptionist modeled after his wife’s salon needs—and how automating front-desk tasks, booking, and Google reviews can give stylists back 12+ hours a week while boosting business by 30%. Exclusive Offer for Trendy Listeners: Derrick is offering a FREE Google Business Profile & AI Visibility Snapshot exclusively for listeners of the show! 1. Visit sublimewebdesign.co/ai 2. Select "Trendy Listeners" 3. Enter promo code: TRENDY ✨ Derrick Brown – Tech Entrepreneur, Developer & Founder of Sublime AI Based in Fayetteville, NC IG: @claritywithsublime Website: https://www.sublimewebdesign.co 🛍️ 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: Juggling the Front Desk Behind the Chair 02:39 - The Origin Story: Reclaiming 12 Hours a Week 12:21 - Meet "Maria": How Voice AI Handles Booking & Forms 24:00 - Human in the Loop: What AI Should Never Touch 34:34 - The 5-Year Outlook for AI & Salon Tech 39:10 - Dominating Google Search & 24/7 Local SEO 46:31 - Pricing Breakdown & How AI Pays for Itself 55:15 - Rapid Fire Questions & Free Listener Offer 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.

  7. Sep 21

    Would You Let AI Talk to Your Client?!

    Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling a massive debate: AI in the salon. Are robots replacing hairstylists, or is an AI receptionist the ultimate salon business tool? I am breaking down the fears of losing the human touch behind the chair, what happens when you are too busy to answer the phone, and teasing our big Wednesday interview about a brand-new AI built specifically for hairdressers. Would you let AI talk directly to your clients? 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 - Is AI Coming for the Salon? 07:24 - What Are We Protecting If We Can't Answer the Phone? 13:52 - Meet "Maria": The AI Receptionist Sneak Peek 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.

  8. Sep 18

    The Under-the-Sink Hair Product Challenge

    Welcome to the Under the Sink challenge, Trendy Tribe! Today we are raiding your bathroom cabinets to audit all those unused hair products and uncover just how much wasted money is sitting under your sink. Drop a comment with your total product count, your estimated cost, and the oldest product you found living under there! Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please 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. 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.

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  • Creator
    Kim Allison
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Allison
  • Show Website
    Trendy with Kim Allison