Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services.

Dominique shares her journey from working in commission-based salons to running her own studio suite, highlighting the challenges and rewards of financial independence. She also discusses her personal experience with hair loss due to PCOS and the emotional impact it has, sharing how she educates others in the industry on how to provide these services effectively.

This Week's Topics:

  • Early Career Challenges and Growth • Navigating Changes in Salon Ownership • The Journey of Independence • Financial Freedom and Its Challenges • Personal Experience with Hair Loss • Understanding PCOS and Its Impact • The Sensitivity of Hair Loss in Women • The Rise of Alternative Solutions for Hair Loss • Breaking the Stigma Around Hair Loss • The Growing Demand for Hair Loss Solutions • Educating Others in the Industry   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services.

Dominique shares her journey from working in commission-based salons to running her own studio suite, highlighting the challenges and rewards of financial independence. She also discusses her personal experience with hair loss due to PCOS and the emotional impact it has, sharing how she educates others in the industry on how to provide these services effectively.

This Week's Topics:

  • Early Career Challenges and Growth • Navigating Changes in Salon Ownership • The Journey of Independence • Financial Freedom and Its Challenges • Personal Experience with Hair Loss • Understanding PCOS and Its Impact • The Sensitivity of Hair Loss in Women • The Rise of Alternative Solutions for Hair Loss • Breaking the Stigma Around Hair Loss • The Growing Demand for Hair Loss Solutions • Educating Others in the Industry   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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@alfredo_lewis is back with us to share how he navigated the corporate world with Matrix and L'Oreal during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of hair education and the challenges of navigating the online negativity and bullying that comes with social media stardom.

This Week's Topics:

• Journey with Matrix and L'Oreal • Navigating Corporate Challenges • The Impact of COVID on Education • The Evolution of Independent Education • Future of Education in the Beauty Industry • Going Viral: The Power of a Single Video • Balancing Vulnerability and Defense Online   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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@alfredo_lewis is back with us to share how he navigated the corporate world with Matrix and L'Oreal during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of hair education and the challenges of navigating the online negativity and bullying that comes with social media stardom.

This Week's Topics:

• Journey with Matrix and L'Oreal • Navigating Corporate Challenges • The Impact of COVID on Education • The Evolution of Independent Education • Future of Education in the Beauty Industry • Going Viral: The Power of a Single Video • Balancing Vulnerability and Defense Online   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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Global Ambassador and Hair Influencer @Alfredo_Lewis joins The Hair Game and delves into his rise in the industry. He shares his personal story of overcoming tragedy & addiction, the realities of social media fame, and the importance of community in rebuilding his career.

This Week's Topics:

• Navigating Public Scrutiny and Personal Growth • Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Story • Building a Career in the Hair Industry • Finding Community and Support • Rebuilding Reputation and Career • The Journey into Education • Transitioning to Corporate Roles

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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Global Ambassador and Hair Influencer @Alfredo_Lewis joins The Hair Game and delves into his rise in the industry. He shares his personal story of overcoming tragedy & addiction, the realities of social media fame, and the importance of community in rebuilding his career.

This Week's Topics:

• Navigating Public Scrutiny and Personal Growth • Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Story • Building a Career in the Hair Industry • Finding Community and Support • Rebuilding Reputation and Career • The Journey into Education • Transitioning to Corporate Roles

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite.    Kourtnee also shares her strategy on TikTok and how she generates secondary income on that platform with minimal effort.   This Week's Topics:   • Overcoming Challenges in Cosmetology School • The Importance of Finding a Mentor & Building Confidence • Embracing Change and Going Independent • Establishing a Personal Brand and Clientele • Navigating the New Studio Experience • Client Booking Challenges • Quality Over Quantity in Client Experience • Building Client Loyalty and Trust • Salon Suite Selection Tips • Harnessing Social Media for Success • Industry Challenges and Personal Growth   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.   Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite.    Kourtnee also shares her strategy on TikTok and how she generates secondary income on that platform with minimal effort.   This Week's Topics:   • Overcoming Challenges in Cosmetology School • The Importance of Finding a Mentor & Building Confidence • Embracing Change and Going Independent • Establishing a Personal Brand and Clientele • Navigating the New Studio Experience • Client Booking Challenges • Quality Over Quantity in Client Experience • Building Client Loyalty and Trust • Salon Suite Selection Tips • Harnessing Social Media for Success • Industry Challenges and Personal Growth   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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We put together some of our best clips from 2024! Listen in to find some great advice from an episode you missed, or hear it again as a helpful reminder to jump start your biz in 2025.   Episode Guide:   Ep. 329 • What Clients Want: A Survey of 500 Women w/ Hunter Donia Ep. 356 • How I Went From Addict to Achiever w/ Erica Six Ep. 372 • The Keys to Understanding Textured Hair w/ Dominique LyVar Ep. 341 • Becoming The Seven Figure Boss w/ Adrienne Velazquez Ep 377 • 3 Things You Can Do (Right Now!) to Be Happier & More Successful BTC w/ Ryan Weeden Ep. 359 • IG Reels Are Easy (No Really, They Are!) w/ Anianne Rivera Ep. 370 • So You Want to Be a Celebrity Hairstylist? w/ Tippi Shorter Ep. 339 • How to Keep Your Social Media Flame Burning w/ Matt Beck Ep. 333 • Balancing Your Prices & Client Loyalty w/ Antony Whitaker Ep. 345 • How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne     Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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Donovan tracked down partygoers willing to share their craziest client stories! Have any of these ever happened to you?

Thanks to the following peeps for sharing their story:

Amber Holbrook @ambiestyles

Jennifer Judy @haircolorboss

Roxanne Crisp @theroxannecrisp

Joy Williams @joywilliamsbeauty

Lilian Interiano @lilyglossofficial

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

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