Humble Hairdressers charity co founders Jordan Carlson and Jay Melancon sit down and talk about the ins and outs of the hair industry. Friends for years and coworkers they consume beer, laugh, and never hold back in discussing what life is like behind the chair. Anyone who has ever dealt with people in their profession can certainly relate, not just hair industry professionals.
After an extended break the boys jump in with a great conversation about mentorship, education, and what makes for a great career in the salon industry
Virtual consultations, behind the chair conversations, break room shenanigans, etc.Lots of fun was had on this one!
The new year kicks off with some dry time and some moist time. The guys sit down with some N/A beers to discuss the current state of affairs. Trends, not fads, are definitely changing. What does the next decade have in store? Tune in to find out!
Lots of communication talk on this one. So much fun to get down to the nitty gritty discussing the ins and outs of client talks. Topped it off with some good content on wedding hair and the current state of pricing. Enjoy!
After a break from the podcast for a bit the guys dug in on their recent salon lake trip and also some recent trends. Enjoy!
Wow! What an amazing story from our friend Joshua. This is such a great episode. From combat to the salon world. We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did!
This episode was a blast to record. We talked about so many great things from tattoos, charity events, and our new array of colors to Dyson frustrations. Yep we went there. Im sure some of you can relate
Check out this amazing conversation with our dear friend Tiffany! Such a blast!Tiffany Blair is a Goldwell National Artist. She has 24 years of experience in the beauty industry. She currently works with G20 Salon and Spa in Boston, MA.
Dre Donoghue of Greenhouse AVL and formerly with Bumble and Bumble. Such an amazing conversation with an artist that is paving her own path in the salon industry. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
Holiday talk, Client Communications, Getting old....We had a great time recording from Rammstein againSorry for the delayed posting but we had serious technical issues that required parts from overseas. They took quite some time to get.
New trends, client interactions, Instagram tips and tricks that just don't hit, THE new standard work week, etc.The quarter episode was super fun. Hope you all enjoy as much as we did.
Breaking in Jordans house on a Saturday afternoon just seemed like the right thing to do. Don't mind the minor audio issues. This episode hits just right.
It took a bit longer than expected to get this episode out. Sorry guys! This is a fun one though. Definitely worth the wait. Salon upgrades, overly intricate color, cutting stress or lack there of, etc
Work has been crazy busy. Just finding time to record and edit has been tough but the boys are able to get to some great conversation. Funny stories ensued
Toners, clients not understanding color, kids cuts, henna, uncomfortable mustache trimsThis is a good one!
Things are looking up. Vaccines, flowers in bloom, great beer, temps on the rise....
Such an honor to have an old friend on the podcast. This is near and dear to Jays heart. This is literally the person that got him into the hair industry. Stephen just opened one of the most beautiful salons in the country. We are super excited for him. So many good things are coming his way! Enjoy a few minutes with him!
I know...Big debate on this one. We are all loving the mullet. Maybe subdivisions of the mullet are the answer. i don't know. Im just a hair stylist. So this episode was filled with some of the most comedic convo of the season. Have fun listening to the boys laughing and arguing about current trends. Enjoy!
Chris Piraino owns Studio Piraino in Cary, NC. Chris has 33 years of experience in the business. The guys had a great time talking with Chris and drinking great beer!
The guys are feeling super inspired for this episode. Lots of great discussion on personal attitude and how it affects their work and happiness. Lots of very technical discussion. Enjoy!
The boys had the honor of talking with one of the best up and coming Balayage artists out there. Thanks to Ansley Clark for coming on the show!
Holidays, Year in Review, Turtlenecks, Jordy is 40!! We drink 40's, Trends that need to die, blah blah blah etc etc etc
Humble Hairdressers has its very first guest on the show!Tony Cola is a Goodwell Educator and Hair stylist from Baltimore, Maryland. He has worked in the hair industry for close to 2 decades. His passion for education inspires him behind the chain and on stage. He also has great taste in beer and is just an all around blast to talk to.Enjoy!!!
This is a big episode. Jays trans sister gets a makeover. Lots of good talk!!!
The conversation quickly goes deep into the world of beer but emerges into lots of great discussion about the guys' career paths and how the industry is changing regarding pricing structures.
The guys finally get to do what they've always done...charity cuts. Took a while but they're back. Also listener mail. Beer. You know same old
Manscaping, The Dude, shoes,tools, etc. Everything in its right place. And hair
Platinum dudes, fire hair, Evolve to Survive, Good hair days....Lots of killer talk on this one. Enjoy!!!!
The boys get ready for a camping trip by talking about the state of the industry and what they've been experiencing throughout this time.
Fueled by some really great beer, the guys talk deep about life behind the chair. Technique discussions, client interactions, passion, learning, etcThis episode is an excellent behind the scenes look at what hairstylists deal with on a daily basis.
Jordan and Jay discuss what its like to do hair with all the new protocols, what the new hair trends are looking like and various other aspects of hair in the times of a pandemic. Grab and beer and enjoy!
The quarantine is over and time to get back to work. The guys discuss how the salon went about scheduling all the clients and what it took to get the place back open. Interesting discussions with clients, wild hair expectations, new trends, etc. Enjoy!
Jay and Jordan discuss their start in the hair industry and how the charity came to be. Its wonderful to hear how two average guys got to be where they are today and how unbelievably relatable that is to everyone. enjoy!!!!
THE FIRST EPISODE!Jordan and Jay get started on the podcast journey with a discussion of funny stories about their hair lives. Just a couple random dudes drinking beer talking about the beauty industry. To fellow hair stylists this should be a refreshing take on life behind the chair. For others it will be a behind the scenes look at what our world is like.Sit back and enjoy something a little different!