America’s Salon Academy

America’s Salon Academy

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America’s Salon Academy episodes

  • Adina Pignatare #32

    Adina started off loving the hair industry from a young age. She went to hair school right after high school in 2007. She became an Assistant at the salon she still works at in 2008, designers edge. As she got booked behind the chair her love for social media grew. Realizing that the hair industry has much more than doing hair behind the chair. Adina won the 2019 licensed to create best dimensional blonde by CosmoProf, 2nd year on the Colortrak crew, got on the BTC team in 2020 & became an educator!

    21 min
  • MATT SWINNEY #31

    How did Matt Swinney become who he is today?? Listen in so we can discuss life & Business!

    The fusion of art, science, and creativity is the driving force behind Matt Swinney’s ambition and passion for the haircare industry.  A four-time North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) winner, Matt took home trophies for 2017 NAHA for Hair Color of the Year and Salon Team of the Year.

    Behind the Chair’s 2017 and 2019 #BIGSHOT award for his incendiary work in the Avant-Garde category. Matt has been highlighted as a Beauty Genius by Elle, and his work has been featured in American Salon, Modern Salon, Behindthechair.com, Estetica, Canadian Hairdresser, and trade publications worldwide. As Global Creative Director for L’ANZA, Matt collaborates with his fellow Creative Team to conceptualize and develop the L’ANZA Collections for the season.  He has led styling teams at New York Fashion Week for fashion heavyweights like HARBISON and Karigam, and regularly travels the globe inspiring stylists with his unique approach to cutting and coloring techniques. At home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Matt co-owns Evolution Hair Studio – the world’s first L’ANZA Healing Center, and 2017’s NAHA-award winning Salon Team of the Year.  Whether instructing a class or touching up a client behind the chair, Matt’s core philosophy remains the same:  Help everyone you touch reach their highest potential while striving to reach your own.

    23 min
  • Vivienne Mackinder #30
    Vivienne Mackinder is one of the most highly respected international leaders and innovators in the hairdressing profession today. Vivienne is driven by her mission to continually hone her own artistry and creativity, and to uplift the spirit and image of the profession.
    Currently based in the Hamptons, New York, Vivienne grew up in London, where she attended the London College of Fashion. Upon Graduating she immediately landed a position with Vidal Sassoon’s, eventually becoming his Artistic Director. Continuing to climb the ladder of success she became the Creative Director for international icon Trevor Sorbie. While based in London for Trevor, she travelled the world and eventually settled in the USA where she developed and represented the Sorbie Artistic team and product line.
    Vivienne continues to be an in demand featured guest artist and educator for events worldwide. She divides her time between, teaching and presenting on and off camera, editorial shoots. Vivienne has designed hair collections for runway fashion collections in New York, London and Paris.
    Producer and director of “I’m Not Just a Hairdresser” a Documentary film series designed to inspire new and seasoned hairdressers alike. The series includes “Legends,” featuring Vidal Sassoon and other industry greats “Empires”, a rag to riches story, “Stars Behind the Chair’, all about girl power, and “Discover Your Passion”.
    DON’T MISS her advice or YOUR DISCOUNT CODE!
    32 min
  • Jessica Goldstein #29
    Jessica has been a lover of all things beauty since a very young age. She is best known for her lived in color and hair extension expertise. She is certified in Bellami hair extensions and has brought that knowledge to many stylists in her hometown of Atlanta. Jessica has a very well known clientele list that spans over a decade ( Sara Blakely, Casey Holmes, and Jessie James Decker to name a few). 
    Over the past 14 years, she has traveled all across the country doing hair for her high profile clients. In 2018 she opened her first salon, J Gold Salon @jgoldthesalon, in Atlanta, Ga. Jessica finds inspiration and a love for what she does through growing people - whether it be personally or professionally. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS HER ADVICE for people who want to do what she does!!
    17 min
  • Jeremy Tardo #28
    Jeremy Tardo is nothing short of impressive! He is a bicoastal hair colorist with The Wall Group and Benjamin Salon. He has celebrity clientele that includes Miley Cyrus, Jared Leto, The Dixie chicks and Florence and the machine. He has contributed to TOP publications like GQ, Rolling Stone, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire. If you have ever wondered how you can help frontliners during COVID-19 listen in!
    25 min
  • Jerilynn Stephens #27
    Jerilynn Stephens is the hairstylist for THE VOICE, SHARK TANK and other top rated shows! She is a Guild award - winner and is 7X Emmy nominated!! She is also the author of the book “The Five “F” Word To Manifesting Your Life.” In this episode she tells us what those 5 F words are, and how to use them to get the career of your dreams!! Jerilynn also talks to us about the fears she had to overcome in order to gain control of her success!
    24 min
  • Fern The #26

    Fern is an International Educator & Influencer, licenced in cosmetology and barbering.  He is the CEO of his own company- Knuckle Cutters Club. You can find him teaching his craft all around the world as a platform artist. He teaches students of hair, how to increase revenue by becoming more efficient behind the chair! In this episode, Colie and Fern discuss his life and business! He talks about how cars were his first passion and how to overcome your fears in this industry!! Fern also discusses what success means to him and how he found his!! Don't miss this episode!!!

    29 min
  • Mustafa Avci #25

    Mustafa is known as the KING OF WAVES! He is also a Matrix Ambassador, salon owner, and the creator of Mustafa Avci Pro Tools! Mustafa talks to us about what it is like to have the coronavirus and his advice for hairdressers! We also discuss his life and what success means to him! He is a  ridiculously humble guy full of insight and knowledge for our industry.  He truly cares about the people! 

    38 min
  • Briza Garcia #24
    Briza Is a Hollywood based hairstylist who specializes in balayage, color corrections, and colorful color melting. She is also on the manic panic professional team as a pro ambassador. In this episode she talks about how being your full self has power!! Colie also gets a bonus astrology reading from Briza!! In the reading she talks about Kobe Bryant and the coronavirus. For inspiration and entertainment listen in!!
    36 min
  • Ivan Zoot #23

    Ivan Zoot broke 3 Guinness World Hair cutting records, is a mentor and educator with over 30 years of experience! He is the author of 11 books and an inventor of beauty tools and hair cutting techniques. In this podcast he gives a very clear path on how you can reach success! He is a true business man that has a very different perspective on the beauty industry. Listen in to learn more!

    34 min

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