The Cut Life Podcast

Shai Amiel aka The Curl Doctor is a highly sought-after hairstylist based in LA specializing in curly hair. Shai's cut by curl technique is legendary, and his love for Bonsai is unmatched. Listen as Shai shares his story and shock's us with amazing advice not often shared by hairstylists.

Jess is a bomb Bay Area hairstylist, salon owner, and entrepreneur who's clientele includes Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors NBA champion, Stephen Curry. Ayesha's hair always looks amazing and we especially love when she rocks a middle part bob! Jess gives great hair weave tips as well. Tune in.

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On this week's episode we chat with Tamika Gibson aka The Hair Diagram about being a highly sought-after wig instructor in the beauty industry and why transitioning from stylist to educator isn't as easy as you might think. Tamika discusses Bold Hold Products for lace wigs and the importance of using the full line to maintain your tresses.

Angela Christine Stevens is a celebrity hairstylist, responsible for the daily looks of superstar Eve, co-host of The Talk, and author of "HAIR" a children's book dedicated to heightened self-esteem for young girls as it relates to their hair texture. We also dive into a hot topic discussion around the dos and don'ts of hair weaves, popularity of "IG hairstylists" not always equaling quality work & more!

Derek J discusses his journey as a hairstylist from salon owner to being in front of the camera (Bravo TV's "Fashion Queens")and lessons he's learned in that arena, to being on set styling for BET's TALES. Derek J is also responsible for Tamar Braxton's pixie cut on the cover of UPSCALE which he believes encouraged her to go for the Big Chop!

We talked to celebrity hairstylist & barber Stacey Kutz about how she went from cutting her brothers hair for $2 to being on the set of House Party. Stacey talks about the meticulous process of creating hair pieces for movies like "A Wrinkle in Time," and how she has 20 + years of client relationships with the Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, and Anthony Anderson.

We talk to Larry Sims on how his dancing background led to his career in styling some of the biggest celebrities in the game including Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and what was his reaction to THE reaction to him shaving the head of Sanaa Lathan.

On this episode we talk to Johnny Wright, stylist to First Lady Michelle Obama during all 8 years of the Obama White House administration. We discuss how he landed the gig as HOTUS (Hair Stylist of The United States), and why he decided to stop working with the First Lady after 8 years. Johnny also talks about his new client Angela Rye (who he was styling for a photo shoot while we were interviewing him) and his long time friend and client Tamron Hall.

We talked to celebrity stylist Ray Christopher about how he really didn't want to be a hairstylist. How a Prince video shoot was his first gig. And how his relationship with Adrienne Bailon got him his gig at The Real.