Season 1

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In this episode we talk about how teenaged Sarah went from trading hair services for cigarettes to owning her own organic salon. We also discuss a few Awkward Moments with clients that include a hot iron, a neti pot and farts...

Robert Banyaga - Educator/Hairdresser In this episode I talk to Robert about color theory, hair shows, fashion shows, the history of hairdressing and iconic influences and the importance of advanced eduction throughout your h...

Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy within your body? Can you easily "read the room" and know how people are feeling? As hairdressers, we are either born with this ability or come to know it with working clos...

Mark Budihas has a background that includes 50+ years "wandering the halls of our beloved beauty industry." Here's his resume: Hairdresser Educator Salon Owner Salon Consultant Academy Director Product Developer Publisher Bus...

Amanda and Karie have a side gig doing make-up and hair for events and photo shoots. Whether it's a wedding, headshots or make-overs, we love working and collaborating together to make the experience fun and the end result am...

Destined for greatness in the hair business, Anne came on the scene at age 19 with more energy than she knew what to do with! She started Hair.comb around the time the internet was just taking off (hence the play on words). ...

Who knew that baristas have so much in common with hair stylists? This episode features a hairstylist who started out as a beauty school student, became a barista and was encouraged by several strangers to pursue a career in ...

Irene is a hairstylist of 15 years who started off as a young, single mom. She honed her skills specializing in naturally textured hair at Vasuda Salon in downtown Seattle, WA. She currently works at Factory Hair Seattle in W...

D’Arcy Harrison became a transplant from Rhode Island 19 years ago and has a background in theatre, producing, marketing, and non-profit program administration. D’Arcy became a licensed cosmetologist in 2003 once attending Gr...

Deep dive into color past and present! Frosting caps, foils, balayage, foilayage, etc. We discuss when to confess mishaps or fake it til you make it? And perms! They are back, they still smell bad and yes, it was so much wors...

Do you ever wonder what stylists talk about in the break room? Listen in as Karie and Linda chat openly about things we love about clients and things we, um, find challenging. : ) Linda is a hairstylist featured in the episod...

In this episode, I talk with Ken Clements, my good friend who has been in the industry his whole life. I've been told that's a rare thing these days! Find out how he maintains his loyal clientele and how he manages to balance...

In this episode I interview Braden Drake, author/producer of the book and podcast, Unf*ck Your Biz with Braden Drake. We talk about the hair industry as a creative business that sometimes needs assistance with taxes and legal...

Style Sharp Shears is your go-to for keeping your tools in top shape. Trey will come to you and schedule out for your next service so there is absolutely no hassle. Plus, he grew up in the salon environment which just makes t...

In this episode we have an honest conversation about mean-girl stylist behavior and how this duplicity in the salon needs to be addressed. We also have a good time reminiscing about working together, acknowledging how differe...

Award winning hairstylist, Vu Montgomery shares his experiences working backstage at fashion shows, being a platform artist, and being humble and grateful for all of his talents. As the Director of Education at Obadiah salon ...

We hear a lot about how to start your career in this industry but how do we end it? In this episode I tell you a little bit of my background as a hairstylist of 30+ years and some conversations I've had about what "retirement...

Salon ownership: the good, the bad, and the IRS; Hair disasters; Advice on split ends, teen dandruff and purple shampoo. Very candid discussion about business mismanagement, learning from your mistakes, and speakeasies! Hav...

Welcome to my podcast, Hair Talk with Karie Koltz. I have been in the beauty biz for over 30 years in the Seattle, WA area. I have clients who have been following me for over 20 years and I get new clients every week. I've wo...