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In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with salon owner and educator Erin Ray for a candid conversation about the beauty industry, social media, and what it takes to build a career behind the chair that actually lasts. Erin shares pieces of her journey into hairstyling later in life and brings her signature no-nonsense perspective to topics many stylists think about but rarely say out loud. From salon culture to the realities of the industry today, this episode blends honesty, humor, and a few spicy moments you won’t want to miss.
✨ Erin Ray – Salon Owner, Educator & Founder of The Business of Blend
Owner of Obsidian Salon | Bethel, Connecticut
IG: @erinrayhair
Website: www.erinrayhair.com
🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:
www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison
✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.
Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison
– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.
– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.
By Kim AllisonIn this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, Kim sits down with salon owner and educator Erin Ray for a candid conversation about the beauty industry, social media, and what it takes to build a career behind the chair that actually lasts. Erin shares pieces of her journey into hairstyling later in life and brings her signature no-nonsense perspective to topics many stylists think about but rarely say out loud. From salon culture to the realities of the industry today, this episode blends honesty, humor, and a few spicy moments you won’t want to miss.
✨ Erin Ray – Salon Owner, Educator & Founder of The Business of Blend
Owner of Obsidian Salon | Bethel, Connecticut
IG: @erinrayhair
Website: www.erinrayhair.com
🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:
www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison
✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.
Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison
– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.
– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.