Trendy with Kim Allison

In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, host Kim Allison sits down with Winn Claybaugh, Dean of Paul Mitchell Schools, motivational speaker, and one of the most iconic voices in the beauty industry. From cassette tapes to Caesar's Palace, Winn shares the lessons, the mindset, and the wisdom that built a legacy.

✨ Winn Claybaugh – Dean & Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Schools, Motivational Speaker & Author of 'Be Nice (Or Else!)'

Based in Los Angeles, CA

All Socials: @winnclaybaugh

Website: https://www.winnclaybaugh.com

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00:00 – Introduction

03:37 – Podcasting before podcasting existed

06:37 – Most memorable interviews

17:33 – Larry King's mentorship

20:10 – Speaking to the toughest audiences

26:32 – Building a culture of giving back

34:22 – Charities & causes

40:30 – Be Nice or Else

43:44 – Social media & the beauty industry

53:30 – The beauty industry's many career paths

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Two years ago I hit record for the very first time and I haven't stopped since. In this quick solo episode I'm sharing what keeps me coming back, why I refuse to give up on this podcast, and what I need from you to help this thing grow. Thank you for being here. Genuinely.

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Being a parent doesn't stop when your kids become adults. In this personal solo episode I get candid about one of the hardest parts of parenting grown children. Learning when to speak up, when to stay quiet, and what happens when your child doesn't want to hear what you have to say. If you're an adult parent trying to figure out where the line is, this one is for you.

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In this episode of Kim's Chair, Jules Heron of Hair for Humans in Portland, Oregon gets real about why so many clients leave the salon without getting what they asked for, why quitting color was the best business decision they ever made, and how going all in on what they actually love led to 750,000 followers across four platforms and $12,000 months on Facebook.

Jules also breaks down the Facebook reposting strategy that changed everything, why consistency and authenticity will always outperform perfection, and what it really means to build a clientele around your strengths rather than what you think you're supposed to be doing.

This one is for every stylist who has ever felt stuck doing something they hate just because they thought they had to.

✨ Jules Heron – Hairstylist, Hair Educator & Owner of Hair For Humans

Based in Portland, OR

IG: @hairforhumans

TikTok: @hairforhumans

YouTube: Hair For Humans

Website: https://www.hairforhumans.com

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

00:59 – How Hair Found Jules

02:35 – Why Clients Don't Get What They Asked For

06:33 – Trans Identity & The Hair Industry

10:01 – Is the Hair Industry Actually Inclusive?

17:27 – How Long Jules Has Been in the Industry

18:20 – The $12K Month on Facebook

19:06 – Why Jules Quit Color & What Happened Next

24:17 – Content Creation & Growing to 750K Followers

27:05 – The Facebook Reposting Strategy

32:17 – Consistency Over Perfection

36:14 – The Power of the Consultation

40:07 – 60 Second Blowout Game

43:04 – Where to Find Jules

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I got my lab results back and I'm sharing everything. In this episode I walk you through my full hormonal panel, what my doctor loved, what she told me to throw out, and exactly what we're adding to my treatment plan going forward. The big takeaway — I'm officially postmenopausal, my estrogen is basically nonexistent, and we have a plan. I'm also showing you what's staying in my supplement routine, what's getting cut, and the products I'm currently using on my hair and scalp. This journey is ongoing and I'm taking you with me every step of the way.

Products mentioned below:

- XYMOGEN BergaCor Plus: https://tr.ee/YtuKDI

- Solaray Horsetail: https://tr.ee/kGUPKq

- MaryRuth Women's Multivtamin Gummies: https://tr.ee/Nsi4zk

- Nutricost Digestive Enzymes: https://tr.ee/RGgHL9

- Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 & K2: https://tr.ee/2womB3

- Barelean's Fish Oil: https://tr.ee/m9qh7k

- Serene Herbs Soursop Bitters: https://tr.ee/aJC1yk

- Azure Batana Oil: https://tr.ee/BxSn8K

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome & Kim's Chair Rebrand

02:23 – The Lab Results Breakdown

07:06 – What She's Keeping & What She's Cutting

09:27 – New Additions to the Routine

11:49 – The Brazilian Blowout Mistake & What's Next

13:30 – Closing & How to Follow Along

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In this episode of Kim's Chair, Jeremy Pugh sits down for one of his rare podcast appearances and holds absolutely nothing back. From discovering cosmetology in a prison program to becoming the first TikTok Shop creator to sell a million dollars in a single month, Jeremy's story is one of the most unexpected and inspiring journeys in the beauty industry.

Kim and Jeremy go deep on the state of the hair industry, why so much of the education being sold to stylists is built on smoke and mirrors, what it actually takes to build a platform that converts, and why authenticity will always outlast any brand deal.

This one is raw, real, funny, and genuinely eye opening whether you're a hairstylist, a content creator, or just someone who loves a good comeback story.

✨ Jeremy Pugh – LA/NYC Based Hairstylist, Content Creator & Founder of Too Much Media

Based in Los Angeles, CA

IG: @jairdoeshair

TikTok: @jeremystoomuch

YouTube: Jeremy Does Hair

Website: www.jeremypugh.co

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Kim's Chair

00:36 – Why Jeremy Rarely Does Podcasts

00:55 – How Hair Found Jeremy

01:19 – The Prison Cosmetology Program

05:08 – What He Was Actually in Prison For

06:12 – The Wake Up Call That Changed Everything

08:23 – What Beauty School in Prison Actually Looked Like

15:46 – The Secret Blowout Operation

18:14 – Reading About Ted Gibson in a Cosmetology Book

20:12 – Why He Turned Down the Platform Artist Route

23:00 – The Letter Campaign That Shaped Everything

28:34 – The Scar & Getting Real About His Past

31:50 – Why He Stays Authentic Even When It Costs Him

33:26 – AD: Virtue Labs

35:10 – What's Overhyped in the Industry Right Now

37:47 – How Content Creation Got Serious

40:36 – From Blowout Bar to TikTok Shop Millionaire

42:20 – Flying to China & Speaking on Stage

45:14 – Fashion Week & The Community That Got Him There

49:30 – Calling Out the Industry & What It Cost Him

54:46 – $33 Million in Amazon Sales Being Authentic

56:40 – The Hate Pages & Mugshot Account

01:01:37 – Hot Hyped or Hard Pass Game

01:09:57 – Closing & Where to Find Jeremy

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I've been a hairdresser for 30 years and I still wasn't prepared for what menopause did to my hair. In this episode of Kim's Chair I'm getting into everything nobody warned us about. Why your hair gets dry, brittle, and starts thinning. What estrogen actually does for your hair and what happens when she leaves. How follicle miniaturization changes your hair's texture and growth cycle. What to look for in your labs including ferritin, thyroid, iron, and vitamin D. Why inflammation might be the root cause of everything. I'm also sharing the products I'm personally using right now to treat my scalp and what I've learned about headband wigs as a protective option while your hair is in recovery mode. This is an ongoing series and I'm taking you with me every step of the way.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome to Kim's Chair

02:26 – The Menopause Hair Journey

07:15 – When Kim First Noticed Something Was Wrong

09:30 – Estrogen Is Your Bestie & What Happens When She Leaves

11:53 – Follicle Miniaturization Explained

14:14 – When to See a Medical Professional

16:40 – Products Kim Is Using Right Now

24:30 – The Emotional Side Nobody Talks About

27:30 – Headband Wig Tips & Closing

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I've been dealing with a scalp itch I couldn't explain for a while.. and once I figured out it wasn't dirt, it was inflammation, everything changed. In this episode I'm breaking down what's actually causing that stubborn localized itch, why scratching makes it worse, and the three steps I use to calm it. I also walk you through exactly what I used on my hair tonight — straight from my bathroom shelf.

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In this episode of Trendy with Kim Allison, celebrity hairstylist and podcast host Jason Townsend of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser pulls back the curtain on the hair industry like never before. From product diversion scandals and fake marketing narratives to salon culture, toxic workplaces, and being fired as the North American Education Director — Jason holds nothing back.

Kim and Jason share a Toni & Guy background and together they unpack what it really means to be sold an identity inside a corporate beauty machine — and what happens when you finally walk away.

This episode is for every hairdresser, stylist, salon owner, and beauty professional who has ever questioned the system they were trained inside of.

✨ Jason Townsend – Celebrity Hairstylist & Co-Host of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser

Based in Seattle, WA

IG: @shititoldmyhairdresser

Podcast: Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser

Website: www.shititoldmyhairdresser.com

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:22 – How Hair Found Jason

03:10 – Exposing the Industry

08:32 – Were We Just Being Sold an Identity?

12:19 – Leaving Toni & Guy & The Cult Culture

17:09 – Nobody Knows Who They Are Anymore

20:56 – Are We Creating the Clients We Complain About?

24:02 – Clients Who Need Therapy Not a Haircut

29:44 – AD: Virtue Labs

31:32 – Your Clients Aren't Your Friends

37:19 – Stylist Poaching & The Dark Side of Salon Culture

39:40 – Why Jason Left LA for Seattle

43:03 – Why Are Hairdressers Still Broke in 2026?

51:15 – Confess or Pass Game

01:04:34 – The Bed Head Scandal Nobody Knew About

01:08:05 – Where to Find Jason

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Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of every major publication, these two built something the industry had never seen before. And they're not done.

In this episode, Ted and Jason get real about what it actually takes to build a lasting career in beauty, why being booked and busy isn't the flex we think it is, and how their new venture Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science is shifting the conversation from external beauty to wellness from the inside out.

They also break down their upcoming Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit — a first-of-its-kind two-day event bringing consumers and professionals into the same room in Palm Springs, CA on May 3rd & 4th, 2026.

This one is for every beauty professional who's ever undercharged, overworked, or wondered if there's more.

✨ Ted Gibson – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Hairstylist & TV Personality

Based in Palm Springs, CA

IG: @tedgibson

Website: www.tedgibson.com

✨ Jason Backe – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Colorist & Educator

Based in Palm Springs, CA

IG: @jasonbacke

Website: www.jasonbacke.com

✨ Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit

May 3 & 4, 2026 — Palm Springs, CA

IG: @convergencebws

Website: www.tedgibson.com/pages/convergence

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:40 – Welcome & Setting the Stage

01:11 – Kim Reads Their Accomplishments

04:55 – When Did It Become Bigger Than Just Hair?

07:19 – We Don't Find Hair, Hair Finds Us

09:08 – Life & Business Partners: Who's the Visionary?

12:01 – Opposites Who Share the Same Values

13:28 – How They Navigate Disagreements & The Power of Listening

16:05 – Is the Industry Evolving in the Right Direction?

17:29 – From Salon Owners to Renting a Chair

20:08 – Ted's Barber School Days & The Angelina Jolie Story

23:26 – AD: Virtue Lab

25:56 – When Did Your Name Have Value?

26:53 – The PR Meeting That Changed Everything

29:00 – What Led to Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science

31:59 – Breaking Down Ascension

35:19 – The Vision Behind Convergence Summit

39:35 – What to Expect at Convergence

45:07 – The Trade Off Game

48:10 – Raise Your Prices, Work Less, Make More

49:32 – Nothing Lasts Forever: Reinvent or Go Dark

52:44 – How to Find Ted & Jason

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