Trendy with Kim Allison

Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, you guys! We are opening up the blue folder today for some life lessons and a little reintroduction of where this show is heading. If you are a working hairdresser who knows that surviving behind the chair is about so much more than just doing hair—we are talking burnout, setting boundaries, raising your prices, and the daily reality of running a profitable salon business—this podcast is exactly for you. But clients and beauty lovers, you always have a seat in the salon with us too to hear the conversations you usually wouldn't get to hear! We are here to question beauty industry norms, share some perspective, and grow together. Thank you so much for supporting the little podcast that could; please hit that subscribe button on YouTube and rate or review on your favorite podcast app so we can keep reaching more people! — Kim

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Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling the mystery of disappearing hair color and training your eye to figure out why your gray hair seems to return so fast. We are breaking down how to tell the difference between rapid new growth and an actual coverage issue, the truth about using root concealers, and how to properly assess your roots so you can have a much better conversation with your hairdresser. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream!

— Kim

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Train Your Eye: Is Your Gray Actually Back?

03:30 - Clean New Growth vs. Faded Color

09:09 - Next-Day Gray: Coverage Issues & Madison Reed

17:09 - How Often Should You Actually Color Your Roots?

21:05 - The Real Truth About Root Concealer Sprays

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Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, you guys! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating questions I get asked behind the chair: why does it look like your gray hair is already back just two weeks after a color service? We are exploring the illusion of color contrast, how to do a quick "mirror test" on your strands, and whether your fast-growing roots are a stylist error or just nature taking its course. Consider this your quick precursor, and be sure to tune in this Wednesday when we are fully diving into the meat and potatoes of greying hair, root coverage, and the right way to use those temporary concealers. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream!

— Kim

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Welcome back to Trendy with Kim Allison! Following our interview with Derrick Brown, founder of Sublime AI, we’re unpacking the real impact of AI receptionists in the salon industry. From eliminating late-night client texts and protecting your boundaries to looking at the true ROI, can an AI receptionist save your time without sacrificing human connection? Let's talk about it!

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Derrick is offering a FREE Google Business Profile & AI Visibility Snapshot exclusively for listeners of the show!

1. Visit sublimewebdesign.co/ai

2. Select "Trendy Listeners"

3. Enter promo code: TRENDY

Connect & Learn More:

- Website: sublimewebdesign.co

- Instagram: @claritywithsublime

Make sure to hit that subscribe button, leave a comment, and let me know: would you let AI talk to your salon clients? Love you guys! ❤️

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TIME STAMPS:

01:29 – AI Stance: Adapting vs. Getting Left Behind

08:34 – Setting Boundaries & Replacing Late-Night Texts

12:42 – Price Breakdown & Calculating Salon ROI

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Welcome to another episode of Trendy with Kim Allison! Today I am sitting down with Derrick Brown, tech entrepreneur and founder of Sublime AI, to break down what artificial intelligence can actually do for stylists, suite owners, and salon managers.

From battling late-night client messages to losing thousands in missed calls, running a salon behind the chair can lead to burnout. Derrick shares the story of how he created "Maria"—a custom voice AI receptionist modeled after his wife’s salon needs—and how automating front-desk tasks, booking, and Google reviews can give stylists back 12+ hours a week while boosting business by 30%.

Exclusive Offer for Trendy Listeners:

Derrick is offering a FREE Google Business Profile & AI Visibility Snapshot exclusively for listeners of the show!

1. Visit sublimewebdesign.co/ai

2. Select "Trendy Listeners"

3. Enter promo code: TRENDY

✨ Derrick Brown – Tech Entrepreneur, Developer & Founder of Sublime AI

Based in Fayetteville, NC

IG: @claritywithsublime

Website: https://www.sublimewebdesign.co

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro: Juggling the Front Desk Behind the Chair

02:39 - The Origin Story: Reclaiming 12 Hours a Week

12:21 - Meet "Maria": How Voice AI Handles Booking & Forms

24:00 - Human in the Loop: What AI Should Never Touch

34:34 - The 5-Year Outlook for AI & Salon Tech

39:10 - Dominating Google Search & 24/7 Local SEO

46:31 - Pricing Breakdown & How AI Pays for Itself

55:15 - Rapid Fire Questions & Free Listener Offer

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Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling a massive debate: AI in the salon. Are robots replacing hairstylists, or is an AI receptionist the ultimate salon business tool? I am breaking down the fears of losing the human touch behind the chair, what happens when you are too busy to answer the phone, and teasing our big Wednesday interview about a brand-new AI built specifically for hairdressers. Would you let AI talk directly to your clients?

Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream!

— Kim

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Is AI Coming for the Salon?

07:24 - What Are We Protecting If We Can't Answer the Phone?

13:52 - Meet "Maria": The AI Receptionist Sneak Peek

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Welcome to the Under the Sink challenge, Trendy Tribe! Today we are raiding your bathroom cabinets to audit all those unused hair products and uncover just how much wasted money is sitting under your sink. Drop a comment with your total product count, your estimated cost, and the oldest product you found living under there! Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review wherever you stream.

— Kim

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Welcome to the red folder! Today we are diving into beauty culture to help you finally find the right hair products for your routine. I am breaking down 6 essential takeaways (plus a bonus tip at the end!) on what to look for on the shelves and the hidden things secretly ruining your hair without you even realizing it. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review wherever you stream! - Kim

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00:00 - Intro: The Beauty Culture Product Trap

02:08 - Takeaway 1: What Was the Product Actually Hired to Do?

08:12 - Takeaway 2: Immediate Results vs. Long-Term Expectations

10:02 - Takeaway 3: Establishing Your Starting Baseline

12:30 - Takeaway 4: Read the Damn Directions!

15:41 - Takeaway 5: Stop Starting Five New Products at Once

19:45 - How to Know When a Product Has Officially Failed

21:42 - Safety Check: Detox vs. Actual Damage

23:12 - Takeaway 6: Spotting Red Flag Claims on the Bottle

25:34 - The Final Question Before You Keep It

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Is your hair product not working, or are you expecting it to do a job it was never designed to do?

As a hairdresser with nearly 30 years behind the chair, I’ve seen clients -and even hairdressers - give up on perfectly good hair products because we didn’t think they worked on the hair.

In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 things to check before you blame the product. We’re talking about choosing the right hair product for the job, understanding the difference in performance of hair products, and knowing when the condition of the hair may be affecting your results.

Because sometimes the product isn’t the problem.

Before you throw it away, buy something new, or decide it “doesn’t work,” ask yourself: Did I understand the assignment?

Whether you’re a professional hairdresser, hairstylist, salon professional, or someone trying to get better results from your hair care routine, this conversation is for you.

On Wednesday, we’re going deep. I’m going to show you how to properly test a hair product, what signs to track, how long you should realistically give it and how to tell the difference between a product that needs more time and one that simply isn’t working.

We’re also getting into those big promises, the glowing reviews and the before-and-afters, because are you buying results, or did the marketing get you?

Subscribe for conversations about the hair industry, hairdressers, salon life, hair care, beauty culture, money, and life behind the chair.

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Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected].

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Is your hair product not working, or are you expecting it to do a job it was never designed to do?

As a hairdresser with nearly 30 years behind the chair, I’ve seen clients -and even hairdressers - give up on perfectly good hair products because we didn’t think they worked on the hair.

In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 things to check before you blame the product. We’re talking about choosing the right hair product for the job, understanding the difference in performance of hair products, and knowing when the condition of the hair may be affecting your results.

Because sometimes the product isn’t the problem.

Before you throw it away, buy something new, or decide it “doesn’t work,” ask yourself: Did I understand the assignment?

Whether you’re a professional hairdresser, hairstylist, salon professional, or someone trying to get better results from your hair care routine, this conversation is for you.

On Wednesday, we’re going deep. I’m going to show you how to properly test a hair product, what signs to track, how long you should realistically give it and how to tell the difference between a product that needs more time and one that simply isn’t working.

We’re also getting into those big promises, the glowing reviews and the before-and-afters, because are you buying results, or did the marketing get you?

Subscribe for conversations about the hair industry, hairdressers, salon life, hair care, beauty culture, money, and life behind the chair.

Follow Trendy with Kim Allison so you never miss an episode.

Have a salon story, question or topic that belongs in one of the folders? Want to be considered as a guest? Connect with Kim on Instagram at @trendywkimallison or email [email protected].

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