When the student...becomes the host! Jill was blown away by #blendybusiness entrepreneur and 10 year stylist Erin Ray. Erin is a brilliant artist, she is always learning and taking classes to be completely up to date on the latest trends and techniques in hair color & care. Last time we spoke with Erin Ray she was heading to teach in Las Vegas. Jill invited her to Alexandria to teach a 2 day, sold out class in her new salon. The experience proved that education is needed, wanted and necessary in this ever evolving industry!

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Chelsea and Jill hopped on a plane to Frederick, Maryland to experience the Presley Poe and Friends Hair Show. They got to shadow elite stylists, enjoyed a private BBQ behind the scenes and were immersed in Unparalleled Education.

His invention is changing the industry! A simple idea behind the scenes at a fashion show has transformed how we do hair!! British-born, Toronto-raised, Ben Barkworth is the Founder of FASTFOILS™ and the Creative Director and Owner of JUSTB Salon in Toronto, Canada. Ben leads with a mission to inspire, educate, and create in everything he does.

In 2018, Ben was working backstage at London Fashion Week, wearing all black and needing to work fast, when the concept of high-performance foils came to life. He recently received the Inventor of the Year Award at the Hollywood Daytime Beauty Awards for FASTFOILS™ and the 2023 Canadian Men’s Hairstylist of the Year.

When you think of going to college, and what you want to be when you grow up, and how you can support yourself...does beauty school make the top of your list? Maybe it should! If that's your passion, the industry and school has changed. Special guests Marcy and Abby from Ridgewater College of Cosmetology!

What is a brand, why is it important and how do you create one? Special guest, Nicole Nixon is the brand queen. She's all about building brands for hairstylists that help them do more of what they love, and make more money doing it. Pull up a chair and take note of key strategies for those starting/developing or even rebranding themselves.

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We see you, out there grinding. Working long days followed by sleepless nights. Worried about your business, your job, your brand, your whole life. Breathe, pull up a chair for some much needed "Hairapy". Special guest Gina Bianca has been there, done that, and she is thriving, successful and sleeping better and we want to show you how to do the same!

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Sing it: This girl is on FIRE!! This is your Go-Getter's Guide to breaking all barriers to achieve your highest potential...and then keep going! Education is crucial for growth, confidence and mastering skills in whatever it is you love to do. The more, the better. Special Guest: Mirela Sabanajic is the Director of Education and Marketing at Beauty Craft, She helps salons, spas, and stylists elevate their business and professional craft with 40+ beauty brands across 13 states. She was also a refugee at the age of 8, coming to America to start a new life. Graduating at 16 from Beauty School, running salons at the age 18, kicking ovarian cancer's butt and becoming a mom was just the beginning of her journey.

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Jill and Chelsea are blondes through and through- but they couldn't be any more opposite! Not all blondes are made the same! There's something about platinum...or butter blondes...cool ashe...a gorgeous balayage...and so many highlights. Carly Zanzoni is taking us to Blonde University! Our special guest has been a stylist for 17 years and educator for the last two years. She's the head professor of the Blonde Chronicles University. From technique to hair health- this episode will give you the LIFT ;) you need!

Watch the video of this episode on our YouTube Page! Like and subscribe @The-HairapyPodcast

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Or sign up for her latest courses: The Blonde Chronicles University