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Welcome to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ where I bring you real talk and inspiration straight from the beauty industry. My show started on YouTube, connecting with stylists worldwide, and now you can listen to these amazing conversations wherever you go! Each episode features talented artists—some seasoned pros, some fresh faces—sharing their stories, tips, and tricks. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years, there's something here for you. I also keep things fun with games and candid chats that show the personalities behind the skills. So, tune in to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ and let’s get inspired together! Whether you’re in the salon or on the go, these stories are here to motivate and entertain you.

  1. 5D AGO

    Gloria Tabi Shares Her Natural Hair Freedom Journey

    In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Gloria Tabi — author, researcher, and natural hair advocate from Sydney, Australia. Gloria shares her powerful journey of wearing wigs for over 25 years before finally embracing her natural hair and reclaiming her identity. Together, Kim and Gloria discuss hair freedom, cultural conditioning, systemic bias around Black hair, and the deeper meaning behind Gloria’s book “Enough.” This conversation explores what it truly means to show up as your authentic self — without apology. Gloria also shares the mission behind her foundation Enable Women Africa, which works to challenge hair discrimination and inspire the next generation of women to embrace their natural beauty. ✨ Gloria Tabi – Author, TedX Speaker & Natural Hair Advocate Based in Sydney, Australia IG: @gloriabinks LinkedIn: Gloria Tabi Website: www.enablewomenafrica.com Gloria's Book Enough: How One Woman’s Truth Became a Roadmap for Change: https://www.amazon.com/ENOUGH-Womans-Became-Roadmap-Change-ebook/dp/B0FSLC1GFS TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Intro – Meet Gloria Tabi 1:39 - Gloria’s Journey: Ghana to Australia 5:51 - Wearing Wigs for 25 Years in Professional Spaces 10:46 - The Pressure Black Women Face Around Hair 16:02 - The Moment Gloria Took Off the Wig 19:07 - Why People Misunderstand Natural Hair 22:21 - Hair Discrimination & Systemic Bias 27:28 - Are Women Moving Toward Self-Acceptance? 31:48 - Gloria’s Book “Enough” 36:36 - The First Time Gloria Went Out Without a Wig 41:40 - The Mission Behind Enable Women Africa 46:36 - Hair Freedom Expo in Sydney 51:47 - Rapid Fire Questions with Gloria 53:39 - What “Enough” Really Means 54:45 - Where to Find Gloria Tabi

    56 min

  2. MAR 1

    Why Your Hair Is Thinning After 40 (And What Actually Helps)

    TITLE: Why Your Hair Is Thinning After 40 (And What Actually Helps) DESCRIPTION: If you’re over 40 and your hair feels thinner, drier, or just different - you’re not imagining it. In this solo episode, I share what menopause has actually done to my hair at 58: thinning, breakage, gray growth, and density changes - and what I’m doing about it. Here are the supplements and hair products I’m personally using and discussing in this episode: http://bit.ly/4kYgEhA Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Always consult your doctor before starting any supplements, especially during menopause or if you have underlying health conditions. 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: 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 Hair Changes After 40 04:00 Why My Density Changed 07:00 Labs To Request From Your Doctor 09:00 Supplements I’m Taking 16:00 Breakage From Ponytails + Wigs 20:00 Tools I Swear By 30:00 Considering K-Tips 36:00 Gray Coverage Strategy

    38 min

  3. FEB 22

    How Modern Stylists Grow, Price & Protect Their Business (ft. Hunter Donia)

    In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with Hunter Donia to talk pricing strategy, salon culture, SEO, AI, and what it really takes to build a sustainable beauty business. From emotional pricing and gender-neutral models to client boundaries and long-term trust, this conversation is a real look at how modern stylists can grow, adapt, and thrive in today’s industry. ✨ Hunter Donia – Salon growth strategist, educator & speaker Host of The Modern Hairstylist podcast Based in the U.S. IG: @hairbyhunty Podcast: The Modern Hairstylist Website: hunterdonia.com 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: 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: 00:14 — Intro + welcome back 04:21 — Emotional pricing + gender-neutral pricing 09:47 — Price-per-minute debate + package pricing solution 14:05 — Suites vs salons + the community shift 20:16 — Social media vs SEO + how AI is changing search 27:45 — AI in business: what to use, what to avoid 37:26 — Sponsor: Virtue Labs 39:48 — Game begins: “Say It To My Face” role-play 45:40 — Price shock + trust-building response 50:05 — When to refuse a service for hair health + saying no professionally 53:45 — Where to find Hunter + outro

    55 min

  4. FEB 15

    Salon Truths, Hair Myths & A Lot of Laughter Behind the Chair (ft. Tweet the Stylist)

    In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, special guest Kym Jones aka Tweet joins the conversation to break down the real truths about the hair industry. From rising prices and healthy hair goals to protective styles, scalp care, and social media expectations, the hosts dive into what clients need to understand and what stylists wish more people knew. They talk about why education matters, how consultations build trust, and why not every stylist is trained for every texture. If you’ve ever wondered why services cost what they do, how to truly maintain healthy hair, or how social media is shaping beauty standards, this episode is for you. ✨ Kym Jones aka Tweet – Master Stylist & Owner of Salon Kym Belle Based in Tampa, FL IG: @tweet_the_stylist Facebook: Tweet “The Stylist” Website: www.salonkymbelle.com 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: 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: 0:14 – Intro + cheers vibe + answering real hair questions 1:05 – Guest intro: Kym “Tweet” Jones (20+ years, Salon Kym Belle, Tampa) 2:50 – Pricing conversation: why salon services cost more now 9:30 – Social media impact on client expectations 18:59 – Shift to hair health discussion 20:44 – Oil for dry scalp? Myth vs reality 31:53 – How often should you shampoo? 36:16 – Do protective styles actually protect? 41:42 – Role play: DIY bangs + box dye disaster 46:05 – Role play: Skeptical client afraid of extensions 51:19 – Fine hair vs thick hair explained 52:47 – Why curly-cut specialists don’t cut all curl types 58:53 – Closing + where to find Tweet

    1 hr

  5. FEB 8

    Blonding, Boundaries & the New Luxury Hair Experience w/ Amy Whitaker

    In this episode, Kim Allison sits down with master blonding specialist Amy Whitaker to unpack what blonde really looks like in 2026. From the shift away from icy, over-toned hair to the rise of buttercream, teddy bear, and cashmere glow blondes, they explain why healthy, expensive-looking hair is the new standard of luxury. They dive into what clients are Googling, how to navigate the anti-ash conversation, and why warmth is no longer something to fear—along with bigger industry topics like silent appointments, luxury service expectations, and professional boundaries behind the chair. The episode also features two fan-favorite games, Fix the Formula and The Consultation Carousel, plus real client questions on hair porosity, multi-session blonding, and how hair history impacts results. A must-watch for stylists and clients who want honest insight into modern hair and luxury salon culture. ✨ Amy Whitaker – Master blonding specialist and Owner of Trend Lab Salon Based in San Antonio, TX IG: @hairbyamyw TikTok: @hairbyamyw 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: 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 – Blonde in 2026: From icy trends to healthy, luxury hair 01:10 – Buttercream, teddy bear & cashmere glow blondes explained 04:10 – Why ash tones age the face (the “gray construction paper” rule) 06:20 – Modern money piece placement & lower-maintenance blonding 08:15 – Luxury hair services & evolving client expectations 09:15 – Silent appointments: helpful or harmful for long services? 14:30 – Professional boundaries: why clients aren’t your friends 18:10 – Product spotlight: Virtue Labs & real hair repair science 20:30 – Game: Fix the Formula (high-risk blonding scenario) 23:50 – Game: Consultation Carousel (TikTok-inspired client myths) 27:15 – DIY hair hacks vs licensed professionals 32:20 – Client Q&A: What hair porosity really means 36:15 – Why some hair lifts in one session—and others don’t 43:25 – Where to find Amy & closing thoughts

    45 min

  6. FEB 1

    UK vs US Salon Culture: Pricing, Boundaries & Being Worth What You Charge

    In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest and UK hairdresser Joseph I’Anson for a real conversation on salon pricing, client expectations, and being worth what you charge — UK vs US style. We talk luxury hair tools (are they actually worth it?), pro product favorites, education, boundaries, and why respect for the craft matters. Plus, we have some fun with British Slang: Hairdresser Edition and answer real client questions to wrap it up. Insightful, funny, and full of pro tips you can actually use. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. ✨ Joseph I’Anson – Multi award-winning hairdresser, bridal & hair-up specialist Based in the UK IG: @josephianson 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: 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 – Welcome & Joseph I’Anson returns 03:00 – UK vs US salon pricing & client pushback 07:00 – Respect, worth & entrepreneurship in the hair industry 12:00 – Education, training & why struggle creates better stylists 15:00 – Trendy Game: British Slang – Hairdresser Edition 🇬🇧 24:00 – Are luxury hair tools actually worth it? 30:00 – Pro tools vs at-home tools & heat education 33:00 – Virtue Labs sponsor segment 35:00 – Joseph’s Fab Five favorite tools & products 45:00 – Bridal luxury tips & finishing techniques 50:00 – Client questions (yes… including that one 😅) 53:00 – Traveling clients, gray coverage & maintenance tips 56:00 – Where to find Joseph & closing thoughts

    57 min

  7. JAN 25

    Price Shaming vs Price Transparency: A Stylist Tells the Truth

    In today’s episode, I sit down with New York stylist Amanda Hyson for an honest, no sugarcoating conversation about the real cost of doing hair. We break down price shaming vs price transparency, why pricing models have changed, and what clients do not see behind the chair. Education, tools, product inflation, policies, and physical wear on the body all factor into the price. Amanda shares her journey from beauty school to booth rent, how social media became a second job, and the moment she finally charged what her work was worth. This episode is for stylists who feel the pressure and for clients who want to better understand what they are really paying for. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro and meet Amanda Hyson

    1h 15m

  8. JAN 18

    Do Hairdressers Charge Too Much? Let’s Talk Pricing

    In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity hairstylist Luis Miller for an honest, unfiltered conversation about hair pricing, professionalism, and why the industry is constantly being told we “charge too much.” Together, we break down client entitlement, transparency behind the chair, luxury service standards, and the real cost of education, experience, and expertise. This episode is about respect, boundaries, and understanding the value of the work we do. If you’ve ever questioned pricing in the beauty industry, this conversation is for you. 🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link: 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.

    53 min
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Welcome to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ where I bring you real talk and inspiration straight from the beauty industry. My show started on YouTube, connecting with stylists worldwide, and now you can listen to these amazing conversations wherever you go! Each episode features talented artists—some seasoned pros, some fresh faces—sharing their stories, tips, and tricks. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years, there's something here for you. I also keep things fun with games and candid chats that show the personalities behind the skills. So, tune in to ‘Trendy with Kim Allison’ and let’s get inspired together! Whether you’re in the salon or on the go, these stories are here to motivate and entertain you.

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  • Creator
    Kim Allison
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Allison
  • Show Website
    Trendy with Kim Allison

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