In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia is joined by Lisa Huff and Jodie Brown for a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about the risks and realities of using ChatGPT and AI tools in your beauty business. If you’ve ever wondered whether AI is helping or hurting your brand voice, marketing, and client experience—this episode is for you.

Together, they unpack the ways stylists are leaning too heavily on automation, how AI-written content is starting to look and feel the same, and why relying on tools like ChatGPT without understanding your brand fundamentals can actually slow down your growth. They also dive into the ethical concerns, environmental impact, and emotional dangers of using AI without critical thinking.

Key Takeaways:

• Tool vs. Crutch: Learn how to spot when you’re using AI to streamline your work—and when it’s doing the thinking for you.
• The Real Cost of AI Content: Discover how AI-first marketing can dilute your brand and blend you into the noise online.
• Your Voice Still Matters: Why human connection, brand tone, and lived experience will always outperform AI-generated content.
• Fact-Check Everything: How ChatGPT confidently gets things wrong, and what you need to double-check before publishing.
• Beyond the Screen: A powerful discussion on how AI can affect client relationships, conflict resolution, and mental health if misused.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve felt unsure about how to use AI in your business—or you’ve been using it heavily and wondering why your content suddenly feels off—this episode is the reality check you didn’t know you needed. Tune in to laugh, learn, and walk away with a better understanding of how to use ChatGPT wisely, without losing your voice or your values.

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