Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair. Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors. With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. You’ll hear: outrageous salon horror storieshairstylist confessionsbeauty industry truthstoxic salon culture exposedhilarious client interactionsbehind-the-chair gossipcelebrity and luxury salon experiencesreal conversations about burnout, identity, relationships, and salon lifeWhether you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, barber, beauty industry professional, or a client obsessed with salon culture, this podcast gives you the real stories nobody else is willing to say publicly. If you love unfiltered conversations, salon drama, hairstylist humor, beauty industry chaos, and brutally honest storytelling — welcome to your new favorite podcast. Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — where the beauty industry finally tells the truth. 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.

  1. Your Clients Are Buying Online Anyway, Here's How to Get Paid with Victoria Domazet

    5d ago

    Your Clients Are Buying Online Anyway, Here's How to Get Paid with Victoria Domazet

    Are your clients buying their shampoo, tools, and styling products online instead of from you? In this episode, we sit down with Australian hairstylist and educator Victoria Domazet to uncover how hairdressers can earn commission from the products they already recommend every day. We dive into affiliate marketing for hairstylists, the future of salon retail, QR code selling strategies, Linktree storefronts, online shopping habits, and why traditional retail shelves may be costing salons thousands in lost revenue. Whether you're a salon owner, booth renter, suite owner, independent stylist, educator, makeup artist, or beauty professional, this conversation will challenge the way you think about retail sales, client buying behavior, and building additional income streams in the beauty industry. If you've ever wondered why clients buy products online after leaving your chair, this episode explains how to stop losing those sales and start benefiting from them. Follow Victoria in instagram @victoriadomazet_ also click the link and take her free online class on affiliate marketing How to sell retail online and all other link to get you own online shop going Shop my the app I am using in the podcast https://shopmy.us/join/hairstylingformula Linktree, a place to have lots of links together https://linktr.ee  Free places you can start as a hairdresser in the USA with zero followers: https://www.saloninteractive.com & https://www.salonhq.coTopics Covered: • Affiliate marketing for hairdressers • Salon retail strategies in 2026 • Passive income for beauty professionals • QR codes and digital selling • Client buying behavior and online shopping • Product recommendations and commissions • Salon ownership and retail profitability • Beauty industry business growth • Hairstylist income diversification • The future of salon retail Because if your clients are already buying online, you might as well be part of the transaction. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  2. Living with Lindsay Lohan Nearly Broke Me, Adam Garland

    Jun 14

    Living with Lindsay Lohan Nearly Broke Me, Adam Garland

    What does it take to go from a small seaside town in England to working alongside fashion legends, celebrity icons, and some of the biggest names in beauty? In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with hair historian, session stylist, educator, and former Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy-trained hairdresser Adam Garland. Adam shares his remarkable journey through the worlds of high fashion, celebrity hairstyling, addiction, recovery, and reinvention. From assisting at Chanel and working alongside industry legends to styling celebrity clients, navigating the pressures of Fashion Week, and rebuilding his life after addiction, Adam delivers one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast. We also dive into why hair history matters, how fashion trends actually evolve, the influence of Vidal Sassoon on modern hairdressing, and why understanding the past can make you a better stylist today. In This Episode:• Vidal Sassoon vs. Toni & Guy education • The reality of Fashion Week and session styling • Working with celebrities and supermodels • Hair history, beauty culture, and trend forecasting • Addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a career • The toxic side of the beauty industry • Mentoring the next generation of artists • Why most hairdressers overlook the importance of history Whether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty student, fashion enthusiast, or someone rebuilding their life after adversity, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, industry insight, and unforgettable stories. Guest: Adam Garland Follow on instagram @adamgarland_ Host: Jason Townsend & Paula Dahlberg Podcast: Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser – Real Hairdressers Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud Hairdresser Podcast, Hairstylist Podcast, Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Fashion Week, Session Stylist, Celebrity Hairstylist, Hair History, Beauty Industry, Salon Life, Hair Education, Hairdresser Stories, Addiction Recovery, Fashion Industry, Editorial Hair, Adam Garland, Jason Townsend, Paula Dahlberg, Hair Trends, Beauty Culture Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  3. Boss Moves by Amber Hopson: What Beauty School Never Taught You

    Jun 7

    Boss Moves by Amber Hopson: What Beauty School Never Taught You

    Most hairstylists leave beauty school knowing how to pass a state board exam—but not how to build a successful career. In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with educator, salon owner, author, and entrepreneur Amber Hopson to discuss the business skills, marketing strategies, and mindset shifts that separate struggling stylists from thriving salon professionals. Amber shares the lessons she learned from building a successful salon, creating educational programs for beauty schools, developing her own product line, and helping hairstylists transition from employees to business owners. From guerrilla marketing and social media growth to pricing strategies and client acquisition, this conversation delivers practical advice that beauty schools often overlook. Topics include: • What beauty schools aren't teaching future hairstylists • How to build a loyal clientele from scratch • Guerrilla marketing tactics that still work today • The importance of social media, content creation, and personal branding • Pricing strategies that can dramatically increase income • How salon owners develop future leaders • Why business education matters more than ever in the beauty industry • The mindset required to become a successful salon owner If you're a hairstylist, barber, cosmetology student, salon owner, beauty educator, or anyone looking to grow a career in the beauty industry, this episode is packed with actionable insights from professionals who have built successful businesses behind the chair and beyond. Guest: Amber Hopson, Author of Boss Moves: What They Didn't Teach You in Beauty School, Founder of Build A Boss Academy, Educator, Salon Owner, and Entrepreneur.  For more Amber and her book Boss Moves, classes and social media click the links Hair Escapades TikTok Instagram Hairdresser Podcast, Hairstylist Business, Salon Owner, Beauty School, Cosmetology School, Hair Industry, Salon Marketing, Hairstylist Education, Hair Business, Salon Success, Hair Career, Beauty Industry Podcast, Hairdresser Life, Client Building, Social Media for Hairstylists, Salon Management, Beauty Entrepreneur, Hairstylist Coach, Hair Education, Six Figure Stylist Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. Beauty School Is Broken: The School Director Exposing the Truth

    May 31

    Beauty School Is Broken: The School Director Exposing the Truth

    Is beauty school preparing students for real careers—or setting them up to fail? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with cosmetology school director Heather Laws, a 20+ year industry veteran who transformed a struggling beauty school from 12 students to over 200 and is now helping shape legislation that could change cosmetology education forever.  Heather pulls back the curtain on what many schools are getting wrong: students graduating with little client experience, weak color education, poor business training, and unrealistic expectations about success behind the chair. She explains why curriculum reform, stronger clinic floor requirements, real-world client experience, and financial education may matter far more than simply increasing required school hours.  Topics include: • The truth about the 1,500-hour cosmetology requirement • Why some beauty schools struggle to prepare students for the workforce • How Heather's school grew from 12 students to over 200 students • The role of client experience in cosmetology education • Financial literacy and business skills for hairstylists • Salon readiness vs. state board readiness • Beauty school reform and legislative change • Student success, workforce development, and career longevity • The future of cosmetology licensing and education Whether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty school student, educator, or industry leader, this conversation challenges long-held assumptions about cosmetology education and explores what it actually takes to prepare the next generation of hairdressers for long-term success. If we're serious about improving the beauty industry, we have to start by improving how we educate the people entering it. Beauty School Cosmetology School Hairdresser Podcast Salon Education Beauty Industry Hair Stylist Career Cosmetology Licensing Beauty School Reform Salon Owner Hairdresser Success Beauty Industry News Hairstylist Business Salon Life Cosmetology Student Shit I Told My Hairdresser Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  5. Super Hairo with Nikki Cestaro: The Dark Side of Owning a Salon

    May 24

    Super Hairo with Nikki Cestaro: The Dark Side of Owning a Salon

    In this explosive episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, veteran salon owner and hairstylist Nicole “Super Hairo" Nikki Cestaro joins Jason Townsend and Paula J Dahlberg for a brutally honest conversation about what really happens inside the beauty industry.  From toxic salon culture and sabotaging coworkers to nightmare clients, entitled stylists, burnout, salon ownership struggles, and the shocking reality of training the next generation of hairdressers — nothing is held back.  Get the book here Super HairoNicole shares unbelievable real-life salon stories, including: Stylists sabotaging color formulasClients calling the cops over their hairToxic salon politics and “mean girl” cultureThe emotional and financial risks of owning a salonWhy so many young stylists fail in the industryThe brutal truth about work ethic in modern salonsHow salon owners quietly carry the entire business on their backsThis episode is funny, savage, emotional, and painfully relatable for anyone who’s ever worked in a salon, owned a business, or dealt with toxic workplace culture.  If you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty school student, barber, esthetician, or beauty industry professional — this is the episode everyone in the industry will be talking about. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  6. Do No Harm Bill: The Truth Beauty Schools Don’t Want You to Hear

    May 17

    Do No Harm Bill: The Truth Beauty Schools Don’t Want You to Hear

    The Do No Harm Bill is forcing a long-overdue conversation in the beauty industry—and most people still don’t fully understand what’s at stake. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we break down the real impact of the bill on beauty schools, student debt, and career outcomes for hairdressers. From rising tuition costs to low post-graduation income, the numbers don’t lie—and the system is being challenged at a federal level. We go beyond the surface to examine: Why so many cosmetology students struggle financially after graduationThe lack of transparency in beauty school outcomesHow federal funding is tied to real-world earning potentialThe growing disconnect between education and actual salon successWhat accountability should look like in the beauty industryTell the government what you think! Click the link Regulations.gov Speak your mind! This isn’t about emotion or industry politics—it’s about facts, financial reality, and the future of professional hairdressing. If you’re a stylist, salon owner, or student trying to understand where the industry is headed, this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore. Follow Dana on TikTok @DNWLuxeHair and in Instagram @DNWLuxehairsalon It’s time to cut through the rhetoric—and start asking better questions. Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  7. Rocki Mara's Top 5 Worst Clients & Why Hairdressers Secretly Hate Some Clients (No Filter)

    May 10

    Rocki Mara's Top 5 Worst Clients & Why Hairdressers Secretly Hate Some Clients (No Filter)

    What do hairstylists really think about their clients? In this brutally honest episode, Jason sits down with Rocki Mara to expose the unfiltered truth about life behind the chair—from nightmare clients and bad hygiene to awkward salon moments no one talks about out loud. We’re talking: Clients who don’t know what they want (and never stop talking)Bad breath, worse attitudes, and zero self-awarenessDrunk parents, punishment haircuts, and chaotic salon storiesThe reality of dealing with picky, entitled, and straight-up difficult clientsWhat hairstylists wish they could say… but usually don’tIf you’ve ever sat in a salon chair—or worked behind one—this episode will hit hard. 🎙️ Real stories. No filter. Just the quiet parts said out loud. Check out Rocki on TikTok @rockimara hairdresser podcast, salon drama, toxic clients, hairstylist life, salon secrets, beauty industry truth, client horror stories, hairstylist confessions, behind the chair, salon culture, bad clients, hair industry podcast, stylist struggles, funny salon stories Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  8. Burned Out Not Broken with Frank Sisbarro : Stop Glorifying Exhaustion & Start Setting Boundaries

    May 3

    Burned Out Not Broken with Frank Sisbarro : Stop Glorifying Exhaustion & Start Setting Boundaries

    Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with a veteran stylist and author to break down the real causes of burnout in the beauty industry—and why so many hairdressers are trapped in a cycle of overwork, low boundaries, and fake success. We dive into the dangerous myth that being fully booked equals success, how hustle culture is glorified on social media, and the subtle ways stylists give away their power without even realizing it. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, irritated with clients, disconnected from your craft, or stuck chasing money that never feels like enough—this episode will hit hard. You’ll learn: The early signs of burnout most stylists ignoreWhy busy doesn’t mean profitableHow to set boundaries without losing clientsThe biggest lies about success in the hair industryHow to redefine your career, income, and freedom on your termsThis isn’t about working less—it’s about working smarter, healthier, and with control. If you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, or anyone in a high-demand service industry, this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. To get a copy of Frank's book click the link burned out but not broken HERE Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair. Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors. With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. You’ll hear: outrageous salon horror storieshairstylist confessionsbeauty industry truthstoxic salon culture exposedhilarious client interactionsbehind-the-chair gossipcelebrity and luxury salon experiencesreal conversations about burnout, identity, relationships, and salon lifeWhether you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, barber, beauty industry professional, or a client obsessed with salon culture, this podcast gives you the real stories nobody else is willing to say publicly. If you love unfiltered conversations, salon drama, hairstylist humor, beauty industry chaos, and brutally honest storytelling — welcome to your new favorite podcast. Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — where the beauty industry finally tells the truth. 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.

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  • Creator
    Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jason Townsend
  • Show Website
    Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

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