Beyond the Shears (in the 406)

Beauty school teaches you how to do hair. Nobody teaches you how to build a career. Beyond the Shears in the 406 is the podcast for new hair artists navigating their first years in the industry. Hosted by Kitty Youngquist — owner of FABRiK Salon and Mirror Mirror Extension Lounge in Missoula, Montana — this show covers the real conversations that happen behind the chair, not in the textbook. Every other week, Kitty and her team get honest about what it actually takes to thrive in this industry: how to price yourself without underselling your worth, how to find a salon that feels like home, how to build a loyal clientele from scratch, how to avoid burnout before it starts, and how to understand the business side of a career that most schools never touch. Whether you’re still in cosmetology school, freshly licensed, or finding your footing in your first few years behind the chair — this one’s for you. New episodes every other week. Based in the 406. Built for artists everywhere.