033: Candy Shaw, Sunlights Balayage
American Salon Stories
Candy Shaw Codner is the head of the Atlanta-based Jamison Shaw Hairdressers (salon) and founder of Sunlights Balayage, a new product line specifically formulated for Balayage highlighting. Nicknamed “The Balay Lama,” Candy is a renowned educator and celebrity stylist who also works behind the chair (with the aid of up to six assistants, she sees up to 35 clients per day!). Listen in as Candy shares her passion and story with Gordon.
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032: @JuliusCaeser + @Popular_nobody, plus Lupe Voss: Live at Idealogue
American Salon Stories
Recorded Live at Luxury Brand Partners' Idealogue, NYC: Pt 1. Panel discussion on "Instagram and the Barber Culture" with @juliuscaesar and @popular_nobody (John Mosley), moderated by Gordon Miller. Julius is a leading Wahl educator; John is an educator with both Hartori Hanzo and Paul Mitchell. Pt 2. Lupe Voss, founder of Hair Color Magic and leading Aveda educator, on building your business with social media.
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031: James Pecis, Oribe
American Salon Stories
Oribe Hair Global Ambassador James Pecis is one of the leading voices in the world of editorial and runway hair. From Vogue Paris, American Vogue, British Vogue and W Magazine, James regularly collaborates with some of fashion's most innovative names. As Orbibe’s Global Ambassador, James collaborates on new products, educational events and training, editorial shoots and fashion events around the world.
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030: Eric Taylor CEO of Salon Republic
American Salon Stories
Eric Taylor is the founder and CEO of Salon Republic, a game-changing salon suites organization offering private studio space to over 1,000 independent professionals in 12 locations across 3 states. Eric is also the host of the new YouTube-based video series (and podcast), The Hair Game. Listen in for a far-ranging conversation on the rental space as well as the history of Erik's career in beauty.
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29: Winn Claybaugh, Paul Mitchel Schools
American Salon Stories
The founder, dean and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Schools, Winn Claybaugh is also the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and longtime host of the MASTERS Audio Club. In 2016, American Salon named Winn one of the five “Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education” in beauty. In this episode, Winn shares both the story behind his rise to prominence and insights into creating both a successful business and career.
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28: Stephen Moody, Wella Professionals' Global
American Salon Stories
Stephen Moody, Wella Professionals' Global Dean of Education is one of the most well-known and respected figures in the industry today. With a career spanning over 30 years, Stephen oversees a global network of over 900 Wella educators while traveling the world in support of working professionals looking to be the very best they can be. Listen in as Stephen shares with Gordon the story of how he came to the industry - as well as some tremendous insights into succeeding in an increasingly competitive business landscape.
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27: Keri Davis-Duffy, Gila Rut Salons
American Salon Stories
Keri Davis-Duffy is co-owner of the award winning, San Diego based Gila Rut Salons. She is also the founder of "Beauty Backbone - a new endeavor focused on helping other owners to succeed, in part, by "aligning beauty and business." One of the industry's most respected business educators, Keri connects with Gordon to dig into the big ideas behind her nearly 3 decades of building a successful salon culture and team.
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26: Nick Stenson, Matrix Professional and ULTA Beauty
American Salon Stories
Nick Stenson is Artistic Director and celebrity stylist for Matrix Professional as well as Chief Artistic Director for ULTA Beauty's 1000+ salons. One of the professional beauty industry's favorite artists and educators, Nick joins host Gordon Miller for a long overdue and free ranging conversation on a variety of inspiring and insightful topics.
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25: Ian Michael Black, Aveda
American Salon Stories
Ian Michael Black is Aveda's renowned Global Artistic Director, Hair Color. A globe trotting master educator if ever there was one, Ian is a fashion focused, creative colorist committed to elevating the art and science of hair color. Listen in as Ian and Gordon discuss all things hair color related.
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24: Mark Bustos, #beawesometosomebody
American Salon Stories
Mark Bustos is a celebrity stylist, men's groomer, educator and artist who spends his Sundays inspiring others through his work around the world with those less fortunate. In this episode, Mark shares with host Gordon Miller his story as well as lessons learned along the way.
info_outlineCassandra McGlaughlin, aka @cassandraplatinum, shares the inspiring story behind her journey from college English major to successful colorist, salon owner, educator and consultant. Respected as both an influencer and independent educator working with a variety of brands, the successful Platinum Salon Tampa owner talks with Gordon about her experiences building a business with (and without) Instagram, as well as the lessons learned along they way.