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We chat about Hannah's recent training with Krista Storm and how using keratin i-tips is something to consider for certain clients. We also talk about the book “Million Dollar Stylist” by Marquetta Breslin.

Ideal clients. They're the best, the easiest, the most enjoyable. But how do you attract them? How can you make sure you only end up with ideal clients? We love talking about this.

Why are hair extension certifications a big deal? This episode dives into what certifications are used for and who actually benefits from them. Love you guys!

We're tackling some questions that pop up frequently with stylists, such as…Is education over saturated? Are there too many business coaches in the hair world? What qualifies someone to be an effective teacher or mentor? Oh and we can't forget, that sneaky imposter syndrome.

This week we chat about becoming the person and stylist we want to be, and how that translates to our IG strategy. If you aren't attracting the right type of clientele, this episode is for you.

The second half of the big discussion. Let us know what you think on Instagram @nicehairpodcast . Thanks for listening, we love you guys.

Have you ever wondered if you should be tagging hair extension brands or methods on Instagram? Does it hurt or help us to have loyalty to brands? We're glad you asked! We hope you find this episode helpful when it comes to understanding your relationship with these companies. This episode was long, so we put it out in 2 parts. Listen to the second half on Ep. 63. Thanks for listening, we love you guys.

Some may say this episode is controversial….but is it? Our work is equal parts business and hair services. This episode we talk about how fast things have changed in our businesses after Covid shut downs and why we don't really talk about those changes. We acknowledge you may not agree with either of our opinions on things, and that's ok. Thanks for listening. We love you guys.

After taking a little break, we're back! We chat about what it's like planning for maternity leave and the emotions that come along with pressing pause on your business to deal with life's unexpected events.

Krista Storm is a stylist, salon owner, and educator. We talk with her about work/life balance and opening her dream salon with her best friend.

We're chatting about how we structure our work outside the salon. If you run your own small business, we're talking to you.

We discuss why it's hard to talk about hair extension companies, brands and suppliers.

This episode we catch up with some big life events! We talk about mindset, attitude and how limiting beliefs can be holding us back.

There are so many extension methods fighting for our attention, but as a stylist do you really have to offer every new method to have success?

We started using the social media platform clubhouse, and we're sharing our thoughts and opinions.

Haley and Hannah share their experiences with mental health struggles.

It's time to update your Instagram Bio, and we have some tips that will help!

We talk about why and how to get to the bottom of your business numbers so you can move into a new year prepared for growth.

Before you jump into goal setting mode.....Rewind, reflect, and if you must, cry it out. This is necessary. It's the hard emotional work we HAD to put in, before we ever started moving forward, and we want you guys to do it with us. Deep breath, look back before you take off.

Starting this conversation, because time is valuable. Do you discount services for other stylists? Do you charge full price? We discuss it all.

We share our thoughts on double booking, raising prices, working less and how this all leads to a sustainable business.

It's a fact: not everyone will like you. There will be educators, peers, friends and even family members that won't support your dreams and career goals. And that's ok, because you can grind and grow without them.

Probably. We believe it's about mindset and finding your resistance. We reference the book “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield.

Don't miss this! We start out with a little cracking in the audio, but it goes away and turns into one of the best episodes we've ever recorded!

What's holding you and potential clients back? And... is manifesting real?

Talking about both of these hand tied methods.

How to enforce and structure polices, including no shows , last minute cancellations and late guests. It's the tough stuff.

When clients come to us with previous hair damage or negative experiences, we often want to do everything we can to make things right and make them happy. However, that's not always what our jobs are about. Telling clients the truth about their hair can be hard, especially when the damage is already done from previous services with other stylists. This episode we talk about why truth and honesty should always be the goal, and how gaining trust can help open clients up to new ideas and better outcomes!

Is there such thing as luck? And other questions we bounce around with each other.

You probably need this episode. This week we talk about why stylists put off knowing their business numbers and how we can start to conquer that fear. Turns out, numbers are our fiends, and we just needed Kalene Hoffmann to teach us some skills.

What does business look like after being off for an unexpected break? We talk about how to communicate with clients, and prepare for the future.

How can we take action during this down time? What should our business be working towards? We also touch on personal breakdowns, and how we picked ourselves back up.

How do we talk to our clients about what to expect after the stay at home orders are lifted? What are we telling them in the meantime? Haley and Hannah give their best advice and thoughts on how to comfort, share, and guide clients through this uncertain time.

Recorded on 3/13.  We share our thoughts on the quickly changing coronavirus outbreak and how its affecting our businesses.  

This episode we discuss service pricing.  We touch on how services are priced, and whether or not stylists should negotiate their pricing with clients.  

Celebrating 30 episodes, because we can!  This week, we talk about big moments or shifts that changed our careers.  We're reflecting on our career paths, and our personal paths.  We know you could be doing anything, so thanks for listening, and following along.  Cheers!

There are so many hair extension methods and brands to choose from.  We sit down to weigh the pros and cons, and to give you the truth behind all of the training.    

Episode 28 walks you through a three step process to identify what sets YOU apart and draws people to you in business.  We talk about how to know your true passions, what you need to ask an honest friend, and why you should reflect on compliments in order to understand how to reach your ideal clients.  Grab a notebook and a pencil, we're here to help you break it down so you can build it up!   

This episode takes a look into what type of people wear hair extensions.  Do clients have certain things in common?  You may be surprised!

We chat with our guest Amber Fortunato about what the enneagram is and how it can be used to help hair stylists learn and grow. Amber is an Enneagram coach and specialist. Connect with Amber on IG @amber.the.hairapist Books mentioned are: "The road back to you" by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile "The enneagram made easy" by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele

We start at the beginning, and walk you through the the best, the worst, and everything in-between when you start transitioning your business into the world of hair extensions.  Also, Hannah shares an inappropriate story containing a dog toy and a house cleaner.  Just take a listen.

We answer your questions about everything from tipping etiquette to looking over your shoulder to peep at your phone screen. Oh yea, we talk about lice too. You'll want to hear this one.

Game recognize game. This episode is incredibly eye opening! Haley and Hannah talk with Heather Nianouris. Heather is a successful business person who has found value and community in direct sales. She left her teaching career to pursue a path with a skin care company she believed in, and I don't want to spoil the ending, but guys...she's crushing it! Heather is inspiring, insightful and just plain fun. This is a conversation every business person needs to hear. Heather IG: @heather.nianouris

This week we discuss the benefits of partnering with brands and brand ambassadors. We share our experiences and ideas!

We share habits that have worked for us, and habits we've had to ditch. We hope you can take the habits that are helpful to you, implement them today, and skip the line, to start moving yourself and your business forward.

This episode we ask the question, "what is a brand?" We share what we believe it means to build a brand, and how you can start by just being yourself.

Once referred to as pyramid schemes, now referred to as MLMs. Call them what you want, just don't ask us to try your shampoo. They're not all bad, and they're not all the same. We find this topic controversial yet necessary. In this episode, we take it there.

It's something stylists are taught in hair school...selling retail matters. Or does it? Listen as we chat about buying, selling and talking to clients about products.

Boundaries, we should all have them. Listen as we discuss how to navigate being friendly but not being a friend with clients. We also tell several fun stories. It's the usual, hair business and entertainment cocktail.

We talk about how to end the comparison cycle, the importance of showing your personality and we share some people we find sources of strength and inspiration from.