DIRTY HAIR

Aryn Detres
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Fashion & Beauty

Dirty Hair is the beauty industry podcast that refuses to hold back. We're not here for the surface-level—we’re here to cut through the noise, get under the surface, and bring you the bold, critical perspectives you won't hear anywhere else. Tired of the same old takes? Each episode is a deep dive into the topics that deserve real talk, not just hype. We’re tackling the uncomfortable and the essential. The true story behind the rise and stall of curl education. The problematic reality of the "coaching industrial complex." What it actually takes to break into the exclusive world of editorial. We’re asking the vital questions: What’s performative and what’s truly sustainable? Who holds the power and who gets to lead the conversation? And what happens to the industry when the hype finally dies down? This is for the love of the industry, but also for the critical look it deserves. If you want the 'meh' takes, you're in the wrong place. If you want a podcast that loves the beauty world enough to challenge it, subscribe to Dirty Hair now. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Episodes

  1. May 29

    Scalp is the New Money, Hunni!

    Scalp is the New Money, Hunni Where we'll uncover why everyone's suddenly obsessed with what's under the hair. From rituals and results to marketing and mindset shifts, we dig into the new goldmine sitting at the root, literally, of the beauty industry. Guests Nicole Cichocki, Founder of @truth_beauty_and_goodness Garrett Markenson @garrettmarkenson Founder of @gmreverie Lori Huitron @lorihuitron_scalpe_educator Founder of @huihuiessentials Sponsor @freeyourhairbrush Founded by @roxiejanehunt FREE YOUR HAIR Brush is a small, independent, woman-run business created by hairstylist Roxie Jane Hunt. Designed behind the chair, FYH Brush is a vegan mixed-bristle brush with long bristles that actually reach the scalp, set in a beautiful beechwood handle engraved with hand-drawn art. It’s more than a brush—it’s a daily ritual for scalp health, circulation, and pleasure.And yes—brushing your hair helps it grow. When the scalp is stimulated regularly, circulation improves, shedding decreases, and hair grows stronger and faster. Roxie Jane created this brush for hairstylists and their clients. Teaching clients to brush properly transforms their relationship with their hair while supporting scalp health and growth between appointments. For hairstylists, FYH Brush is also a powerful sales tool. Through the FYH affiliate program, you can share the brush directly with your clients and earn 20% commission on every sale—no inventory required. If you’re a hairstylist who cares about scalp health and wants to offer clients a tool that actually supports their hair growth, sign up for the FREE YOUR HAIR affiliate program today at freeyourhairbrush.com Experience it for yourself with 25% off your first brush using code BRUSHLOVE25. FREE YOUR HAIR Brush — made by a hairstylist, for hairstylists. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    25 min

  2. Mar 12

    The Contention in Coaching

    EP 3: The Contention of Coaching Coaching has become one of the most polarizing topics in the beauty industry. Depending on who you ask, it's either transformational or transactional, empowering or predatory. In this episode, we sit down with the biggest names in coaching from different companies to unpack why coaching has become so contentious and what it actually looks like behind the scenes. We're not here to pick sides. We're here to explore the nuance, the different approaches, the myths, the motives, and where personal responsibility fits in. Guests David Bosscher @davidbosscher & Cyd Charisse @cydcharisse Co-Founders of Destroy the Hairdresser @destroythehairdresser Britt Seva @brittseva Founder of The Thriving Stylist @thethrivingstylist This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    41 min

  3. Feb 26

    Has the Curl Bubble Popped??

    EP 2: Has the Curl Bubble Popped? Once the hottest category in hair education, curls were everywhere, and everyone wanted in. But what happens when the bookings slow down and the hype fades? In this episode, we unpack what's really happening with curl education right now. Is it oversaturation? Is the movement still alive? Or has the industry once again commodified a community without doing the real work? We talk about performative allyship, corporate hijacking, and what independent curl educators are seeing behind the scenes. Guests Dominique Lyvar @kingdomofcurls_ Founder of @theuzurimethod Keya Neal @keyaartistically Founder of @texturevsrace Mahaila Penson @1800hellyeah Creator of Curlsunlocked Aaron Scott Lacy @aaronscottlacy Founder of @asimplelessonforcurls This Episode is sponsored by Free Your Hair. Free Your Hair Brush is owned and created by Roxie Jane Hunt. She started the brand over a decade ago after 15 years behind the chair working with curly haired people. She saw a real need for education and tools for scalp health and hair care that was simple, sustainable, pleasurable, and effective. She created Free Your Hair Brush as a foundational tool for hairstylists and clients alike to use in their personal, professional, and community care practices. Visit www.freeyourhairbrush.com and enter code DIRTYHAIR for 15% off your order. Follow on Instagram at @freeyourhairbrush and at @roxiejanehunt for all things Free Your Hair. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    30 min

  4. Feb 13

    #BTS of an Editorial Hairdresser

    Premiere Episode: #bts of an Editorial Hairdresser. Glamour, fashion, fame—but what’s really behind the glossy pages and backstage passes? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the editorial world: what it takes to “make it,” who holds the power, and whether the dream still matches reality. We talk team politics, pay-to-play culture, brand gatekeeping, and how much the game has changed for independent stylists. Guests Amy Farid @therealamyfarid James Pecis @jamespecis Lena Ott @lenaott Damalia Majeed @damaliamajeed This Episode is Sponsored by Blu & Green Blu & Green was created by James Pecis because he wanted high-performing products for work, that are toxin-free, don't come in plastic packaging, and don't compromise in any way. At Blue & Green, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of your health — or the planet. That’s why we’ve created salon-quality, high-performance hair care and styling products that are as clean and sustainable as they are effective. Purchase: www.bluandgreen.com Use code DIRTYHAIR - 20% off your order. Limit to 1 x per customer. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    51 min

  5. Feb 12

    Get to Know Your Hosts!

    Before the deep dives, Aryn and Christiaan kiki. In this intro episode, they talk about how they met, gay bars in WeHo, creative chemistry, and why hairdressing feels a lot like composing music. It’s a loose, honest warm-up before we get into the messy, meaningful conversations that define Dirty Hair. About Aryn Detres Aryn Detres is the co-host and executive producer/director of Dirty Hair. With more than 20 years in the industry, she has helped shape the modern indie artist movement—challenging brand dominance, centering artist ownership, and building spaces where education and culture intersect. She founded The Left Brain Group as an agency for independent artists and has produced some of the industry’s most culturally iconic experiences, including Bayou St. Blonde and Hairnomicon. Aryn’s work is rooted in advocacy, allyship, and long-term sustainability for artists who refuse to fit inside inherited systems. IG @theleftbraingroup @queenofindie_ www.theleftbraingroup.com About Christiaan van Bremen Christiaan Van Bremen is Dirty Hair’s co-host and music composer. He has been a hair stylist and educator for two decades, splitting time between New York and Los Angeles, where he works both in salon and on editorial/advertising photo shoots. Drawing from his range of experience behind the chair and behind the scenes, Christiaan works as a multi-hyphenate consultant providing his skills as certified coach, leading team development trainings, education strategy and curriculum development - in the hair industry and beyond. He has been a keynote speaker for numerous organizations and events including Left Brain Group’s Bayou St Blonde event in New Orleans. When he’s not facilitating a workshop or behind the chair, he is behind the decks as a DJ sharing one of his greatest passions, music. IG @christiaan.vanbremen This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    10 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Dirty Hair is the beauty industry podcast that refuses to hold back. We're not here for the surface-level—we’re here to cut through the noise, get under the surface, and bring you the bold, critical perspectives you won't hear anywhere else. Tired of the same old takes? Each episode is a deep dive into the topics that deserve real talk, not just hype. We’re tackling the uncomfortable and the essential. The true story behind the rise and stall of curl education. The problematic reality of the "coaching industrial complex." What it actually takes to break into the exclusive world of editorial. We’re asking the vital questions: What’s performative and what’s truly sustainable? Who holds the power and who gets to lead the conversation? And what happens to the industry when the hype finally dies down? This is for the love of the industry, but also for the critical look it deserves. If you want the 'meh' takes, you're in the wrong place. If you want a podcast that loves the beauty world enough to challenge it, subscribe to Dirty Hair now. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Information

  • Creator
    Aryn Detres
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Aryn Detres
  • Show Website
    DIRTY HAIR

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