Sh!t I told my Hairdresser : Hairdresser Podcast | Salon Drama, Hairstylist Confessions & Beauty Industry Stories

Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is a hairdresser podcast about the wild, hilarious, and sometimes unbelievable reality of life inside the salon. Hosted by professional hairstylists, this show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, and the crazy things clients say in the chair. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the mirror, this podcast pulls back the curtain. Each episode explores the real life of hairdressers and salon professionals — from nightmare clients and awkward celebrity encounters to the unfiltered stories stylists only tell each other after work. You’ll hear: • outrageous salon horror stories • honest conversations about the beauty industry • hilarious things clients say to hairdressers • hairstylist confessions and salon chaos • the reality of working in a hair salon Whether you're a hairdresser, hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, or a client curious about salon life, this podcast delivers the funniest and most brutally honest stories from the chair. If you love hairdresser humor, salon culture, hairstylist stories, and beauty industry drama, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — the podcast about everything that happens in the salon that clients were never supposed to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1099 Commission Scams: How Salon Owners Screw Hairdressers on Taxes

    5D AGO

    1099 Commission Scams: How Salon Owners Screw Hairdressers on Taxes

    In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we break down one of the most confusing — and often abusive — pay structures in the beauty industry: the 1099 commission hairstylist. If you’re a hairstylist, barber, or cosmetology student who has ever wondered: • Should I be paid 1099 or W-2 in a salon? • Why does my salon take 50% commission but still call me self-employed? • Why am I suddenly responsible for 40% of my income in taxes? • Are non-compete contracts legal in salons? This episode answers it all. We share real salon horror stories about predatory pay structures, commission manipulation, illegal tax setups, and how some salon owners structure pay to avoid employment taxes while pushing all the financial risk onto stylists  1099 + commission . You’ll also learn: • The difference between W-2 vs 1099 hairstylists • Why some salons secretly prefer 1099 workers • How commission structures can hide huge tax liabilities • Why every hairstylist should read their salon contract • How credit card fees and product charges quietly reduce your pay • What labor laws protect stylists under the Fair Labor Standards Act If you're building a career in the beauty industry, understanding how salon pay works could save you thousands of dollars and years of frustration. This episode is essential listening for: ✂️ Hairstylists 💈 Barbers 💇‍♀️ Cosmetology students 🏢 Salon owners 🎙 Fans of hairdresser podcasts Subscribe to Shit I Told My Hairdresser for more brutally honest conversations about the beauty industry, salon culture, and the crazy stories every hairstylist has. And remember: Read the contract. Know your pay structure. And always protect yourself. 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.

    40 min
  2. Hair legend Allen Edwards: The Man Who Created the Farrah Fawcett Haircut

    MAR 1

    Hair legend Allen Edwards: The Man Who Created the Farrah Fawcett Haircut

    In this legendary episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with Allen Edwards — the celebrity hairstylist who created the iconic Farrah Fawcett haircut for Charlie’s Angels and changed hair history forever  From Beverly Hills salon rivalries to cutting Marcia Clark’s hair during the OJ trial, Allen breaks down the real stories behind the fame, the PR machine, and the industry politics no one talks about. Inside this episode: How the Farrah Fawcett feathered haircut was actually createdThe blow-curl technique that changed 70s layered hair foreverVidal Sassoon geometry vs freestyle texturizing methodsCutting hair live on Regis, Oprah & national televisionSalon wars, Sebastian betrayal & Beverly Hills power playsMentorship, stage performance & cutting hair to musicThe truth about celebrity clients and Hollywood egoIf you're a hairstylist, barber, salon owner, cosmetology student, or simply obsessed with iconic 70s haircuts, this episode is pure hair history. This isn’t just another hairdresser podcast episode — it’s a masterclass in longevity, technique, branding, and surviving five decades in the beauty industry. Subscribe, rate, and follow Shit I Told My Hairdresser for more unfiltered salon stories, celebrity hair history, and real industry conversations. Because legends don’t retire. They just keep cutting. For more Allen check out these videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQn7W_sPqsg https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=allen+edwards+hair+stylist+ 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.

    1h 7m
  3. Sliding Scale Scams & Pubic Hair Pandemonium

    FEB 22

    Sliding Scale Scams & Pubic Hair Pandemonium

    In this brutally honest episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we expose the dark side of the beauty industry — from predatory cosmetology school loans to sliding scale commission traps inside corporate salons. Kelly shares her real journey through $20,000 beauty school tuition, unpaid assistant labor, booth rent disasters, and commission structures designed to keep stylists broke. We break down how retail quotas, hidden deductions, and corporate “chop shop” culture burn out talented hairdressers before they ever build a career. Then things take a turn. Because no hairdresser podcast episode would be complete without absolute chaos — including a client who grabbed a bowl of 40-volume bleach and decided to test a very bad idea in the bathroom. This episode covers: The truth about cosmetology school marketingCorporate salon commission scamsSliding scale pay structures explainedBooth rent vs commission pros and consBeauty industry burnout and how to survive itAnd one of the wildest salon horror stories ever toldIf you’re a hairstylist, barber, salon owner, or beauty school student wondering why 40% of graduates quit — this episode will hit hard. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite hairdresser podcast. And remember: Advocate for yourself. Read your pay structure. And maybe… leave the bleach where it belongs. Stay s****y. 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.

    43 min
  4. Foot Fetish Client From Philly + Toxic Salon Clients

    FEB 15

    Foot Fetish Client From Philly + Toxic Salon Clients

    In this wild episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we break down one of the craziest salon horror stories we’ve ever experienced — including the infamous foot fetish client from Philly and a toxic salon client meltdown during a real-life medical emergency. From entitled holiday clients who think their haircut matters more than a collapsing lung, to a grown man attempting to lick a stylist’s feet mid-service… this episode dives deep into the reality of working behind the chair. We’re talking: Toxic salon clients who don’t respect boundariesFiring clients in the beauty industryPersonal emergencies vs. entitled expectationsFoot fetish chaos in a professional salonWhy the “customer is always right” mindset is deadIf you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, or beauty professional, this hairdresser podcast episode will hit home. If you’re a client… you might recognize yourself. Listen now for real, unfiltered salon stories from behind the chair — because in this industry, the drama never books an appointment. 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.

    35 min
  5. I Know the Owner - Is Not the Power Move You Think It Is

    FEB 8

    I Know the Owner - Is Not the Power Move You Think It Is

    In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Jack break down the most exhausting clients in the salon industry — the ones who cancel last minute, abuse the front desk, try to intimidate stylists, and pull the classic line: “I know the owner.” From a returning “Daddy” client who screamed at staff and learned the hard way about cancellation policies, to price-shopping emails, box dye lies, and clients who think negotiating hair services is normal, this episode exposes how entitlement really plays out behind the chair. They talk about why professional stylists refuse to quote prices over email, how consultations protect both clients and artists, and why disrespecting receptionists is the fastest way to get fired as a client. If you’ve ever worked in a salon — or tried to bully your way into one — this episode explains exactly why boundaries exist and why they matter. Raw, funny, and brutally honest, this is a must-listen for hairstylists, salon owners, and anyone who thinks money or connections give them control. 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.

    29 min
  6. Salon Perverts get the Kids Cape

    FEB 1

    Salon Perverts get the Kids Cape

    What really happens behind the chair isn’t glamorous—and it’s definitely not professional. In this episode, we break down real salon horror stories including coworkers stealing supplies, toxic behavior in high-end salons, and clients who cross boundaries in ways most people wouldn’t believe. From stolen developer and quiet revenge, to creepy shampoo-bowl behavior, inappropriate oversharing, and power plays inside the beauty industry, this episode exposes what hairdressers, makeup artists, and salon owners actually deal with every day. This raw, honest conversation pulls back the curtain on salon politics, workplace harassment, emotional labor, and why setting boundaries is essential for survival in the beauty industry. If you’ve ever worked behind the chair—or wondered why your stylist needs a drink after work—this episode explains everything. Perfect for hairdressers, stylists, makeup artists, salon owners, and anyone curious about the reality of working in salons. salon stories hairdresser podcast beauty industry reality toxic coworkers problem clients salon drama hairstylist life behind the chair 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.

    39 min
  7. The Dark Side of High-End Salons: Drugs, Alcohol, Secrets & Stuttering

    JAN 25

    The Dark Side of High-End Salons: Drugs, Alcohol, Secrets & Stuttering

    Anya joins Jack and Jason for a no-filter episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser that hits everything from fake hair products and shady beauty education to the real reality of working behind the chair with a speech impediment. They talk stuttering in the salon, how clients and strangers react, and why confidence matters more than “perfect” speech—especially in an industry obsessed with image. Then it gets wild: Anya breaks down the high-end Williamsburg Brooklyn salon scene—cash-only days, motorcycles in the salon, nonstop partying, strip club nights, and the toxic “rockstar stylist” lifestyle people glamorize but don’t understand. They also get into drug and alcohol culture in salons, including what really happens in “cool” luxury spaces, hair shows, and education programs that pay trash and sell lies. And if you think that’s the peak… wait until Costa Rica: mud wrestling, heavy partying, a fight with locals, guns, and a Corona bottle to the face that left Anya stitched up—plus the dark truth about how these stories happened before everyone had a camera in their pocket. This one’s for every stylist who’s ever felt judged, underestimated, or told they “can’t” do it. hairdresser podcast, stuttering, speech impediment, salon culture, fake hair products, beauty industry, hair education, toxic salon, Williamsburg Brooklyn salon, drugs in salons, hair show stories, celebrity stylist, hairstylist life. 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.

    43 min
  8. Fire the Client : Blowouts to Blacklists and setting boundaries for toxic clients with Alejandro

    JAN 18

    Fire the Client : Blowouts to Blacklists and setting boundaries for toxic clients with Alejandro

    What happens when clients cross the line—and expect you to stay quiet because they’re “paying”? In this episode, we break down the real reasons hairstylists fire clients and why bad behavior in the salon is no longer tolerated. From clients blasting phone calls on speaker, to entitlement, false accusations, boundary violations, and emotional manipulation, this conversation exposes the ugliest side of salon culture that no one prepares stylists for. Our guest shares firsthand stories from behind the chair—being overstimulated by loud clients, dealing with disrespect during consultations, navigating false claims, and finally choosing self-respect over steady money. We talk about why “loyal” clients aren’t always good clients, how toxic behavior drains your energy and business, and what actually happens when stylists stop people-pleasing. This episode is a must-listen for hairstylists, salon owners, and beauty professionals who are burned out, underpaid, and tired of being treated like servants instead of skilled professionals. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this client worth it?”—this episode gives you the answer. hairstylist podcast, bad clients, firing clients, toxic salon clients, salon boundaries, hairstylist burnout, beauty industry stories, salon etiquette, behind the chair 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.

    53 min
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is a hairdresser podcast about the wild, hilarious, and sometimes unbelievable reality of life inside the salon. Hosted by professional hairstylists, this show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, and the crazy things clients say in the chair. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the mirror, this podcast pulls back the curtain. Each episode explores the real life of hairdressers and salon professionals — from nightmare clients and awkward celebrity encounters to the unfiltered stories stylists only tell each other after work. You’ll hear: • outrageous salon horror stories • honest conversations about the beauty industry • hilarious things clients say to hairdressers • hairstylist confessions and salon chaos • the reality of working in a hair salon Whether you're a hairdresser, hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, or a client curious about salon life, this podcast delivers the funniest and most brutally honest stories from the chair. If you love hairdresser humor, salon culture, hairstylist stories, and beauty industry drama, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — the podcast about everything that happens in the salon that clients were never supposed to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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