Hey friends! This week I’m popping on for a quick life update while I prep for some major things coming to the podcast. From surviving Comic-Con madness in San Diego to rushing my sweet girl Ellie to the ER after a bee sting (yes, she’s okay 🐶💗), it’s been a WEEK.

I’m also finally setting up my new podcast studio (!!), working on guest interviews, and even designing some very cute Hairiffic merch for you all—more on that soon. Oh, and our new puppy Ember? Still unhinged.

Plus, I took a little road trip up to LA for a private screening of David and Alexis Thurston’s new rock documentary “If These Walls Could Rock”—so good, I laughed and cried.

It’s a little chaotic, a little heartfelt, and a whole lot of me. Next week I’ll be back with a full episode (hint: true crime + hair 👀), so stay tuned and thanks for being here. 💕

In this episode of HAIRIFFIC with Han, I’m sharing my personal journey of what it was really like fresh out of cosmetology school — the mistakes I made, the lessons I learned, and the advice I wish someone had told me sooner.

But it’s not just my experience! I’ve also gathered insight from some incredible industry pros who are sharing their honest advice on what new stylists should and should not do as they start their careers. From assisting to social media, building a clientele to protecting your energy — this episode is packed with the real talk we all needed in year one.

Special thanks to:

✨ Kristi Day - @dropdeadkristi

✨ Mary Ott - @maryh.ott

✨ Stephanie Lawrence – @hair_princess_steph

My stylist friends who shared their wisdom — thank you for pouring into the next generation of this industry. 💛

📩 Got your own story or question? Email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @hairifficpod

In this episode of HAIRIFFIC with Han, we’re diving into the wildest, most horrific salon stories submitted by real hairstylists on Reddit. From clients smashing mirrors mid-appointment to perm disasters and unexpected pop-up tents during shampoos (yes, really), this episode is pure chaos — and pure comedy.

Plus, I share my own thoughts on communication, client meltdowns, and how sometimes, all you need is a little toner and a deep breath.

📩 Got your own story? Send it to [email protected], or directly message me at @hairifficpod — anonymously or with your name!

In this episode of HAIRIFFIC with Han, we’re getting a little more spiritual and a whole lot real. I’m diving into the intuitive side of being a hairstylist — from sensing a no-show before it happens to feeling deeply connected to our clients’ energy, both in joyful moments and during the heaviest seasons of life.

We’ll talk about the bonds we form behind the chair, the emotional weight we carry, and the importance of protecting your peace — even if that means “firing” a client when the energy just isn’t right. Whether you’ve celebrated milestones like weddings and baby showers or sat with someone in their grief, this episode is a reminder of how powerful our work really is.

You’re not “just a stylist.” You’re an anchor, an empath, a safe space — and that energy matters.

📩 Have a story, question, or just want to be heard?

Email me at [email protected] — you can be anonymous or include your name!

🧡 Mental Health & Support Hotlines

If you or someone you know is struggling, here are some confidential resources that are always available:

• ​ National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA):

📞 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

🌐 988lifeline.org

• ​ National Domestic Violence Hotline:

📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

📱 Text “START” to 88788

🌐 thehotline.org

• ​ Crisis Text Line:

📱 Text HOME to 741741

🌐 crisistextline.org

• ​ RAINN – Sexual Assault Hotline:

📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

🌐 rainn.org

You are not alone. You are worthy of support. And there is always someone who will listen.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the chair — and behind the scenes — of my journey. From beauty school beginnings and single motherhood to platform artistry, burnout, and finding my way back to myself, this one’s personal. Im sharing the highs, the heartbreaks, and the healing that shaped the stylist, the educator, and the woman I am today.

If you’ve ever had to rebuild, reroute, or rediscover your spark… this one’s for you.

Welcome to HAIRIFFIC with Han! In this first-ever episode, I’m giving you the inside scoop on what this podcast is all about — unfiltered conversations, beauty industry realness, creative journeys, and the highs and lows of building something bold on your own terms.

Think: the stuff we usually save for the group chat… now with a mic. 🎙️

This episode is your quick guide to what’s coming — including wild salon stories, special guests, industry advice, and a whole lot of heart.

We’re just getting started.

🎧 New episodes drop every Friday

📩 Got a story or question? Email [email protected]

👻 Stay anonymous or say your name — just don’t hold back