Enhance your salon experience with the Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education Podcast, where beauty trends, technology, and engaging salon discussions come together in a weekly show. Tune in to join hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime for a blend of informative and entertaining content. New episodes drop every Monday at 10am EST - don't miss out! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freesaloneducation/support
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Join this fast paced Q&A Podcast focusing on the Growth of Small Business through Social Media Marketing and business tips. Join in by Submitting your business and marketing questions by using #TheMattBeckpodcast on Instagram or Twitter
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Calling all Solopreneurs, Independent Hairstylists and Salon Suite Owners and independent beauty professionals - Inspiration, Information and actionable tips to help you grow your business behind and beyond the chair, and consciously create your best and most abundant life.
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The Curl Code explores individual stories of how learning to embrace our natural hair can be the start of a journey to embracing and empowering our most authentic selves. Each episode reveals a unique story, starting the day someone acted on a decision to learn about caring for their curls, and started a process of transformation about how they view the world, society, and themselves. Wafaya Abdallah, owner of Curly Oasis curl salon and curl educator based in Rockville, MD, leads conversatio ...
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This is your chance to ask a world-class Curl Professional your questions, and get them answered daily! Melanie Nickels is the founder of the Raw Hair Organic Salon in Naples, Florida, one of the top Curly & Natural hair salons in the country. She is the founder of the Raw Curls Academy, and co-founder of the Raw Curls brand of organic & natural products for curly hair. She is an American Board Certified Master Haircolorist (specializing in curly hair), and a former educator for the organiza ...
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Pro Stylists Answer Most Common Hair Questions
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Welcome back to another episode of "Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education" podcast, where hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime dive into the latest in salon operations and trends. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at Minerva Beauty, Meevo Salon Software, and Formulate.co. In this episode of the "Splitt…
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PILOTS SHOCKING BEARD RULE! SPLIT END CURES & SETTING BOUNDARIES
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Welcome back to another episode of "Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education" podcast, where hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime dive into the latest in salon operations and trends. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at Minerva Beauty, Meevo Salon Software, and Formulate.co. In this episode of the "Splitt…
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In this episode of the "Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education" podcast, hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime address the importance of communication and setting boundaries in the workplace, particularly between stylists and salon owners, to ensure respectful and productive relationships. They also discuss taking co…
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The Suite Life of a Hairstylist Welcome back to another episode of "Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education" podcast, where hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime dive into the latest in salon operations and trends. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at Minerva Beauty, Meevo Salon Software, and Formulate.co…
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Can a negative review ruin your business? What should you do?
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Imposter Syndrome As You Become a Hair / Beauty Biz Educator
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If you’ve been looking into the idea of becoming a coach or creating an online course for hairstylists, lash artist, aestheticians, or other beauty business entrepreneurs this episode will help you navigate the feelings of imposter syndrome as you take the next right steps in your career. Learn to lean in to your “why” and remember that showing up …
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Salon Sales Reps in 2024 helpful or do things need to change?
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Spring Hair Color Trends You Need To Know About... Or Do you?
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to our blog, where we recap the highlights and key discussions from our latest podcast episode of Splitting Hairs. This week was particularly festive as we celebrated a very special occasion—Brian Haire’s birthday! Alongside the celebrations, we delved into some intriguing hair trends for 2024 and wrapped up with a lively…
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The State Of Salon Education and How To Deal With Complaining Clients
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Welcome back to another episode of the Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of salon life, education, hair products, and everything in between. I'm your host, Matt Beck, joined by Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime. After a brief hiatus, we're excited to dive into today's juicy topics…
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Overcoming Hair Disasters, Top 5 Salon Tools, Lady Gaga, and Ancient Mullets
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Hey there, salon pros! It’s Matt Beck here, co-founder of FreeSalonEducation.com. In our latest episode of the "Splitting Hairs" podcast, we had a blast discussing everything from unexpected musical tattoos to salon essentials with my pals Brian Haire, Christina, and Karlie.In this episode, powered by the amazing folks at Minerva Beauty, we dove in…
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Robots cutting hair, Redheads Need More.., and a blow dryer that creates no damage
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Hey everyone, Matt Beck here, co-founder of FreeSalonEducation.com. On our recent Splitting Hairs podcast episode, we delved into some thought-provoking discussions that are shaping the hairdressing industry. Alongside my co-hosts Brian Haire, Christina, and Karlie, we explored a range of topics that blend the traditional with the cutting-edge in o…
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Golden Girls Toddler, Hair Parting & Health, "The Rachel" Returns, Taylor Swift & Beyoncé's New Look
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Dive into the latest buzz in the hairdressing world with "Splitting Hairs," the must-listen podcast by Free Salon Education. Powered by Minerva Beauty, this episode promises a treasure trove of insights, from the dynamics of salon business models to the latest in hair trends and styling tips.Join Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Ka…
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Ditching Gender-Based Pricing, Harry Styles New Look & Does Your Name Affect Your Career?
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In our newest episode of the Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education Podcast, hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime dive into a mix of thought-provoking and trendy topics that are currently shaping the hairdressing and beauty industry. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, discussions, and a bit of fun that we…
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We Spilled Wine on a Bride at 30,000 Feet!
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Dive into the latest episode of "Splitting Hairs" with the FreeSalonEducation.com team, powered by Minerva Beauty. This episode is a mix of hairstyling wisdom, intriguing debates, and a dash of personal mishaps. We kick things off with a hilarious recount of Brian's airplane wine story, setting the tone for an episode filled with laughter and learn…
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Salon Talk: Dyson, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, & Hair AI Tech - What's Going On?
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Welcome back to Splitting Hairs, the free salon education podcast powered by Minerva Beauty! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the latest innovations shaping the world of haircare. From Dyson's groundbreaking blow dryer to the standout hairstyles at the Grammys and the exciting potential of AI technology, we've got a lot to cover. As your …
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How ableism and hairism are connected, and what it’s like experiencing--and resisting--both
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Luby Ismail came up in the same Egypt as Wafaya; longing for straight, silky hair, and taking hot irons and chemical relaxers to it to try and meet the beauty “ideal.” As an adult, Luby is an intercultural educator and public speaker, and realized one day that she couldn’t be authentic in her teaching if she wasn’t authentic in herself. Her journey…
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Scott Musgrave started Curly Hair Artistry as an online education forum back when Facebook was in its prime, and Wafaya Abdallah was what you might call an early adopter. His philosophy of embracing natural hair texture and cultivating curls, instead of "dealing with" dry, frizzy hair, was still cutting edge a decade ago (no pun intended). Since th…
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People over profit is a better business model
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Michael Yost has been a hairdresser for 25 years, and a business owner for 16 of those years. Much like the rest of the industry, he didn't think much about styling curls or natural texture until the last seven years or so, even though he's a curly man himself. Around that time, he also sold his business, and now, Michael is the president of Strate…
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Kelly Swann started out as an apprentice Oasis Curl Salon. Originally she knew nothing about the art of hair styling. She was a great student and went on to have her own salon in Denver, Colorado. Shortly after taking ownership of her own salon, Let Em Have It, in Denver, Colorado, Kelly and her team experienced a terrible tragedy. She reflects on …
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A generational shift in curl culture philosophy
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Curl Stylist Sydnei Cave grew up with a lot of the same "curl wisdom" as many women of color. Oil your scalp, braid your hair, use relaxers. But, as she became educated in hair science and curl styling, Syd increasingly understood that those approaches were based in a philosophy of beauty generations before her had adopted as a legacy of slavery. F…
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Showing up for your curls for the very first time
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For some people, walking into a curl salon is the first time someone looks at their hair, often worn out, bedraggled or caked in product, and says "OMG what beautiful curls! I can't wait to see them!" That was certainly Hannah Gaber's experience when she first went to Curly Oasis, recommended by a friend who knows the struggle. The journey of learn…
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On the Curl Code, we hear stories and struggles of learning to care for unique curly crowns, and how that so often leads to a larger discovery of authenticity, and making the decision to show up in our full light. Each episode tells a story of learning to care for curls, led by Curly Oasis salon owner and curl educator Wafaya Abdallah, with people …
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Show #249 - Rehabbing Bleached Curls, Preventing Matts, Silk or Statin Pillow Cases - Do they actually do anything? AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
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Show #248 - Wet or Dry Cut? Which is Best? - How Often Should You Trim? - How Do You Stop Frizz? - AND MUCH MORE!
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Show #247 - Melanie's back taking your curly hair questions LIVE!
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How Chat Gpt Can Help Your Salon Business
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It had to be said. I’m tired of hearing other businesses coaches in this space predicting an Ai induced apocalypse while simultaneously trying to sell you their program to help you manage said apocalypse. 🤮 I’m here to help you adapt and innovate with an open and growth fueled mindset 💕 While I'll never downplay the overall concerns about how Ai co…
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How Ai Can Help Position You As An Expert (plus bonus tea)
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Want to build next level trust with your clients? Want to position yourself as an absolute expert? First Up i'l giving a quick talk with some important info about understanding ingredients. I'm a huge ingredient nerd and it was a huge part of what I did behind the chair. Learn how to position yourself as an expert by really....understanding what yo…
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Show #246 - w/ Curly Hair and Hair Color Expert Melanie Nickels Answering Your Questions
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⚡️Instagram Update - is Meta Verified worth it?
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Now that anyone can pay to have the blue check mark and be meta verified, is it worth it for your salon suite or booth rental business? Here are some things to consider before taking the plunge! Join the shampoo society here connect with me on Instagram @ IndependentStylistPodcast and on tiktok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…
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How Ai is going to revolutionize the beauty industry
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Ai and chat gpt is here and not going anywhere. It can absolutely help you in your beauty business as a hairstylist, beauty professional or as an educator or coach. Do not sleep on ai and how a positive mindset about how Ai is going to change things is going to take you way farther than a fear or scarcity based mindset. There are going to be new wa…
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Show #245 - BIG Giveaway Show Including FREE One Year Memberships To Our Curl Club!!
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Show #244 - BIG Giveaway Announcement and Answering All Your Curly Hair Questions LIVE
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Show #243 - Answering Your Curly Hair Questions LIVE!
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Show #242 - Curl Industry Expert Melanie's Birthday!
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How Fear Based Gratitude Can Keep You Stuck
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Let's take a dive into the unhealthy gratitude practices we've been indoctrinated with over the years and understand how to practice gratitude and run our businesses from a place of self love, and abundance based gratitude. No matter what type of economy we’re in, or how your business is going, acting from a place of fear is always going to keep yo…
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Show #241 - Answering Your Curly Hair Questions with World Renowned Stylist Melanie Nickels
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Show #240 - Curl Expert Melanie Nickels Answering Your Curly Hair Questions LIVE w/ Jessica and Ken!
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Show #239 - Answering Your Curly Hair Questions LIVE with World Renowned Stylist Melanie Nickels
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Show #238 - Taking Your Curly Hair Questions LIVE with Curl Expert Melanie Nickels
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Firing clients was once taboo and frowned upon but as our industry is collectively elevated and we’re consciously creating sustainable businesses and environments that support our mental health and well-being (instead of chip away at them), releasing clients that aren’t a match to work with us is becoming the norm. Today I’m talking about how to re…
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Show #237 - Taking Your Questions LIVE w/ Ken, Melanie and Jessica
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3 Things That Will TRANSFORM your business w/ Cyd Charisse from Destroy The Hairdresser
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I sat down with my new friend Cyd Charisse from Destroy The Hairdresser to give you a value packed and extremely actionable episode with 3 things that you can do right not to effect massive change in your business. I met Cyd recently at an event we both spoke at and I was instantly obsessed with her and how Destroy The Hairdresser is challenging al…
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Show #236 - More Big Announcements with a Special Guest and Melanie Answering your Curly Hair Questions
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Show #235 - BIG 2023 Curl Giveaway Announcement! And taking your curly hair questions LIVE
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Show #234 - How to be a product tester, Dealing with different curl patterns, Bleaching & Coloring Curls: Is it a big NO?
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Show #233 - DevaCurl Q&A, How to pick a curly hairstylist, weather & your curls, AND MORE!
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Show #232 - Taking LIVE Curly Hair Questions, update on Our Curl Club dot com, Curls and Dandruff, Curly Hair Extensions
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