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Welcome to Trendy with Kim Allison where beauty meets real life. This isn’t just an interview show. It’s a mix of real conversations, fun games, and solo episodes where Kim shares what she’s actually going through—behind the chair, behind the scenes, and off camera. From inspiring industry guests to unfiltered personal moments, you’ll hear the wins, the challenges, and the truth about building a life in the beauty world. Come for the stories… stay for the honesty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 20H AGO

    From Prison to $33 Million: Jeremy Pugh's Untold Hair Industry Story

    In this episode of Kim's Chair, Jeremy Pugh sits down for one of his rare podcast appearances and holds absolutely nothing back. From discovering cosmetology in a prison program to becoming the first TikTok Shop creator to sell a million dollars in a single month, Jeremy's story is one of the most unexpected and inspiring journeys in the beauty industry. Kim and Jeremy go deep on the state of the hair industry, why so much of the education being sold to stylists is built on smoke and mirrors, what it actually takes to build a platform that converts, and why authenticity will always outlast any brand deal. This one is raw, real, funny, and genuinely eye opening whether you're a hairstylist, a content creator, or just someone who loves a good comeback story. ✨ Jeremy Pugh – LA/NYC Based Hairstylist, Content Creator & Founder of Too Much Media Based in Los Angeles, CA IG: @jairdoeshair TikTok: @jeremystoomuch YouTube: Jeremy Does Hair Website: www.jeremypugh.co 🛍️ 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 – Intro & Welcome to Kim's Chair 00:36 – Why Jeremy Rarely Does Podcasts 00:55 – How Hair Found Jeremy 01:19 – The Prison Cosmetology Program 05:08 – What He Was Actually in Prison For 06:12 – The Wake Up Call That Changed Everything 08:23 – What Beauty School in Prison Actually Looked Like 15:46 – The Secret Blowout Operation 18:14 – Reading About Ted Gibson in a Cosmetology Book 20:12 – Why He Turned Down the Platform Artist Route 23:00 – The Letter Campaign That Shaped Everything 28:34 – The Scar & Getting Real About His Past 31:50 – Why He Stays Authentic Even When It Costs Him 33:26 – AD: Virtue Labs 35:10 – What's Overhyped in the Industry Right Now 37:47 – How Content Creation Got Serious 40:36 – From Blowout Bar to TikTok Shop Millionaire 42:20 – Flying to China & Speaking on Stage 45:14 – Fashion Week & The Community That Got Him There 49:30 – Calling Out the Industry & What It Cost Him 54:46 – $33 Million in Amazon Sales Being Authentic 56:40 – The Hate Pages & Mugshot Account 01:01:37 – Hot Hyped or Hard Pass Game 01:09:57 – Closing & Where to Find Jeremy Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m

  2. 2D AGO

    Estrogen Left & Took My Hair With Her

    I've been a hairdresser for 30 years and I still wasn't prepared for what menopause did to my hair. In this episode of Kim's Chair I'm getting into everything nobody warned us about. Why your hair gets dry, brittle, and starts thinning. What estrogen actually does for your hair and what happens when she leaves. How follicle miniaturization changes your hair's texture and growth cycle. What to look for in your labs including ferritin, thyroid, iron, and vitamin D. Why inflammation might be the root cause of everything. I'm also sharing the products I'm personally using right now to treat my scalp and what I've learned about headband wigs as a protective option while your hair is in recovery mode. This is an ongoing series and I'm taking you with me every step of the way. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome to Kim's Chair 02:26 – The Menopause Hair Journey 07:15 – When Kim First Noticed Something Was Wrong 09:30 – Estrogen Is Your Bestie & What Happens When She Leaves 11:53 – Follicle Miniaturization Explained 14:14 – When to See a Medical Professional 16:40 – Products Kim Is Using Right Now 24:30 – The Emotional Side Nobody Talks About 27:30 – Headband Wig Tips & Closing 🛍️ 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. Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  3. 6D AGO

    My Scalp Wouldn't Stop Itching Until I Learned This

    I've been dealing with a scalp itch I couldn't explain for a while.. and once I figured out it wasn't dirt, it was inflammation, everything changed. In this episode I'm breaking down what's actually causing that stubborn localized itch, why scratching makes it worse, and the three steps I use to calm it. I also walk you through exactly what I used on my hair tonight — straight from my bathroom shelf. 🛍️ 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. Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  4. APR 22

    The Hair Industry Is Built on Lies | Jason Townsend Exposes It All

    In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, celebrity hairstylist and podcast host Jason Townsend of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser pulls back the curtain on the hair industry like never before. From product diversion scandals and fake marketing narratives to salon culture, toxic workplaces, and being fired as the North American Education Director — Jason holds nothing back. Kim and Jason share a Toni & Guy background and together they unpack what it really means to be sold an identity inside a corporate beauty machine — and what happens when you finally walk away. This episode is for every hairdresser, stylist, salon owner, and beauty professional who has ever questioned the system they were trained inside of. ✨ Jason Townsend – Celebrity Hairstylist & Co-Host of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser Based in Seattle, WA IG: @shititoldmyhairdresser Podcast: Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser Website: www.shititoldmyhairdresser.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: 00:00 – Intro 00:22 – How Hair Found Jason 03:10 – Exposing the Industry 08:32 – Were We Just Being Sold an Identity? 12:19 – Leaving Toni & Guy & The Cult Culture 17:09 – Nobody Knows Who They Are Anymore 20:56 – Are We Creating the Clients We Complain About? 24:02 – Clients Who Need Therapy Not a Haircut 29:44 – AD: Virtue Labs 31:32 – Your Clients Aren't Your Friends 37:19 – Stylist Poaching & The Dark Side of Salon Culture 39:40 – Why Jason Left LA for Seattle 43:03 – Why Are Hairdressers Still Broke in 2026? 51:15 – Confess or Pass Game 01:04:34 – The Bed Head Scandal Nobody Knew About 01:08:05 – Where to Find Jason Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  5. APR 15

    Ted Gibson & Jason Backe: Why Being Booked & Busy Isn't Actually Success

    Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of every major publication, these two built something the industry had never seen before. And they're not done. In this episode, Ted and Jason get real about what it actually takes to build a lasting career in beauty, why being booked and busy isn't the flex we think it is, and how their new venture Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science is shifting the conversation from external beauty to wellness from the inside out. They also break down their upcoming Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit — a first-of-its-kind two-day event bringing consumers and professionals into the same room in Palm Springs, CA on May 3rd & 4th, 2026. This one is for every beauty professional who's ever undercharged, overworked, or wondered if there's more. ✨ Ted Gibson – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Hairstylist & TV Personality Based in Palm Springs, CA IG: @tedgibson Website: www.tedgibson.com ✨ Jason Backe – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Colorist & Educator Based in Palm Springs, CA IG: @jasonbacke Website: www.jasonbacke.com ✨ Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit May 3 & 4, 2026 — Palm Springs, CA IG: @convergencebws Website: www.tedgibson.com/pages/convergence TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Welcome & Setting the Stage 01:11 – Kim Reads Their Accomplishments 04:55 – When Did It Become Bigger Than Just Hair? 07:19 – We Don't Find Hair, Hair Finds Us 09:08 – Life & Business Partners: Who's the Visionary? 12:01 – Opposites Who Share the Same Values 13:28 – How They Navigate Disagreements & The Power of Listening 16:05 – Is the Industry Evolving in the Right Direction? 17:29 – From Salon Owners to Renting a Chair 20:08 – Ted's Barber School Days & The Angelina Jolie Story 23:26 – AD: Virtue Lab 25:56 – When Did Your Name Have Value? 26:53 – The PR Meeting That Changed Everything 29:00 – What Led to Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science 31:59 – Breaking Down Ascension 35:19 – The Vision Behind Convergence Summit 39:35 – What to Expect at Convergence 45:07 – The Trade Off Game 48:10 – Raise Your Prices, Work Less, Make More 49:32 – Nothing Lasts Forever: Reinvent or Go Dark 52:44 – How to Find Ted & Jason Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  6. APR 10

    It's Not About the Hair. It's About Who You Are Without It.

    I've been behind the chair for over 30 years, and nobody — not even me — was prepared for this. In this solo episode, I'm getting raw about hair loss, thinning hair after 40, and why losing your hair can feel like losing yourself. If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, or just that moment where you look in the mirror and don't recognize yourself anymore, come sit with me. This conversation is long overdue. 🛍️ 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 — Introduction & "Respect the Chair" 02:20 — Why women are so emotionally tied to their hair 04:37 — Hair loss over 40, perimenopause & menopause 09:17 — Your partner's opinion & wanting to feel desired 11:38 — Redefining yourself when your hair changes 13:54 — Kim's personal health journey & upcoming labs Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  7. APR 5

    I Ruined My Own Hair (And I'm a Hairdresser)

    A hairdresser who can't fix her own hair? Yep, that's me right now. In this solo episode, I'm giving you an unfiltered look at my current hair health journey — the shedding, the breakage, and the Brazilian Blowout mistake I made on myself right before CreatorCon. I'm also opening up about perimenopause and how hormonal changes are affecting my hair (and my clients' hair too). I'm sharing exactly what I'm doing to recover — from the Virtue Labs products I'm using to the labs I'm getting drawn with my naturopath. This is the beginning of a real, honest journey and I'm taking you with me every step of the way. 💬 Are you noticing changes in your hair? Drop your questions below — I'm going to start answering them right here on the podcast. 🛍️ 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: 0:00 — Intro & CreatorCon Recap 4:42 — Podcast Updates & Upcoming Guests 8:00 — Your Questions Matter 9:28 — The Hair Disaster Explained 15:54 — The Recovery Plan Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  8. MAR 29

    The Man Who Changed How Hairdressers Connect | Gerard Scarpaci

    In this episode, Kim sits down with Gerard Scarpaci, co-founder of Hairbrained, one of the most influential platforms in the professional beauty industry. Gerard takes us through his journey from packing boxes in a garment factory to building a global community for hairdressers. They dive into the old school versus new school debate, the culture shift social media has created in the hair industry, the future of beauty school licensing, the power of partnership, and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy behind the chair and beyond it. This is a conversation every hairdresser needs to hear. ✨ Gerard Scarpaci – Co-Founder of Hairbrained, Hairstylist & Educator Based in New York, NY IG: @gerardscarpaci IG: @hairbrained_official Podcast: Hairbrained Conversations Website: www.hairbrained.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. Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
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Welcome to Trendy with Kim Allison where beauty meets real life. This isn’t just an interview show. It’s a mix of real conversations, fun games, and solo episodes where Kim shares what she’s actually going through—behind the chair, behind the scenes, and off camera. From inspiring industry guests to unfiltered personal moments, you’ll hear the wins, the challenges, and the truth about building a life in the beauty world. Come for the stories… stay for the honesty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kim Allison
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Allison
  • Show Website
    Trendy with Kim Allison