Hairbrained Conversations

Salons across the world are rethinking how to best serve clients - while keeping them safe, healthy, AND happy. R+Co President Dan Langer has long been passionate about creating unique and memorable experiences - and inspiring professionals to do the same in the salon. In the face of coronavirus, Dan offers great insights and advice on how to up your game in every aspect of the business - and to recognize the opportunities to be found by salons and professionals in the 'new normal' ahead of us all.

@TippiShorter shares unique insights into her life as a successful celebrity hairstylist, renowned texture expert, respected educator and so much more. The Global Artistic Director for Mizani has spent decades helping to lead the way in proactively changing attitudes in the professional salon industry around the big ideas of texture and race. From the impact of Covid-19 and the #BlackLivesMatter movement on our industry to a discussion around the larger issue of needed changes in the salon industry, this conversation is one not to be missed.

SalonCentric ambassador, #ittakesapro artist, and corrective color "ninja" Cassandra McGlaughlin shares insights and projections related to hair color services in a post Covid-19 world. With hair color driving the majority of service dollars in salons today, the evolution of client attitudes towards time in the salon will likely play a critical role in color service trends, as well as salon finances. Cassandra shares her take on this issue and much more. Thanks to @SalonCentric for their support in creating this important 6-part series.

@TIGIprofessionals Americas Creative Director & VP of Education Thomas Osborn joins Gordon to share his take on our changing world (and what trends might remain with us post 'reopening'), share the unique story behind his professional career as one of the industry's leading educators, and give us some insights into the future of TIGI and education.

SalonCentric ambassador and renowned influencer @ShelleyGregoryHair shares her insights into life as an independent working hairdresser as we all work our way through salon re-openings following the Coronavirus related nationwide shutdown. An #ittakesapro artist, Shelley shares her approach to client communication, rethinking day-to-day life in the salon, home hair color kits, pricing, and much more. Thanks to @SalonCentric for their support in creating this important 6-part series.

Self-described "LA Curly Hairstylist", educator and Paul Mitchell Ambassador Paula Peralta joins Gordon to discuss #blacklivesmatter, including her personal and professional experiences as a black woman and hairdresser. Paula also shares insights into how we can respond as professionals to the growing calls for racial justice in America and a more inclusive professional beauty industry.

One of the industry's most respected business educators and coaches, Daniel Mason-Jones shares his experience and perspective on successfully re-opening his salon following the coronavirus related shut down of salons nationally. The SalonCentric ambassador and #ittakesapro artist shares his blueprint for re-opening - including effective client communication, teamwork, changes to scheduling and services menus, and much more.

Colin Caruso is a renowned educator, working colorist, owner of Salon CARU, and John Paul Mitchell Systems' Director of Color. In this episode, we discuss thoughts on the coming post Coronavirus 'new normal' - and how salons and professionals can best succeed going forward. We also take a deep dive into Paul Mitchell's newly launched Social Gathering digital resource center and communal platform - designed to support the entire industry in successfully reopening.

Wella Professionals' North American Education Director Stephen Moody is one of the industry's most recognized and respected educators. Stephen shares his observations related to possible coming trends as the world begins to consider a new sort of normal in day-to-day life.... and in day to day beauty for the consumer. We also discuss Stephen's thoughts on how to come back stronger than ever behind the chair.

Aveda Global Artistic Director, Hair Styling Allen Ruiz is an award-winning artist (NAHA x 2!), editorial stylist, successful salon owner, working professional and renowned educator. Listen in as Allen discusses with Gordon the Covid-19 related changes occurring throughout the industry, and his team's plan to proactively react to ...plus lessons learned as a salon owner and globe-trotting educator for 20+ years.