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Are you overwhelmed by building your business but determined to make it work at whatever cost? Welcome to Tease Talks. This once-a-month digital media series is focused on providing bite-sized pieces of content for those in the beauty industry. Working to connect with hair stylists, aestheticians, makeup artists, massage therapists and salon owners from around the world to educate and inspire pushing further in the beauty industry. Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease.New for 2024, the host every other month will be Ben Barkworth. Barkworth, founder of FASTFOILS, will be heading up a new series focusing on the expansive careers you can have in the industry, connecting with other artists and taking you along with him around the world. Barkworth is the owner of JUSTB Salon, Toronto and an international award-winning hairstylist with over 15 years of experience. He is also the founder of FASTFOILS and leads with a mission to inspire, educate, create and promote hair health. https://www.instagram.com/ben_barkworth/ https://www.instagram.com/justbsalon/https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/ This month Barkworth is joined by Mark Woolley to discuss building a brand and community while continuing to work behind the chair.Woolley is a renowned hair stylist and entrepreneur based in London, England. His passion for art, music & fashion made his journey into a creative industry inevitable.Mark’s work regularly appears in leading publications across the globe. He is frequently used as an expert on trends and industry topics. He is a regular contributor on global television. Mark’s dedication to elevating British creativity, and the global perception of hairdressing, has been his fuel for innovation, collaboration and developing talent.Most famously, Mark is the founder and International Creative Director of the leading British hair brand, Electric.Electric is one of the beauty industry’s most celebrated hair brands, encompassing award-winning salons, an ethical products line, global education, a photographic and film studio, a shared workspace for leading creatives in central London, and its farm & headquarters in the Sussex countryside.https://www.instagram.com/markwoolley1/ https://www.electric-hair.com/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Credits: Tease Talks is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.

Sponsored by JCPenney Salonhttps://jcp.is/3TTouNZInterview with Chantay CareyChantay Carey is a stylist who has been in her field for 19 years. She graduated from Dudley Beauty College as class valedictorian. Chantay currently specializes in natural and textured services. She is a team player and believes in helping and encouraging her teammates to help the salon as a whole build up their strengths. She’s been with JCPenney Salon for almost two years now. She grew from a Designer stylist to a Master stylist within six months with her go get 'em attitude, and innate ability to connect with people. Chantay enjoys marketing and continuously looks for ways to make herself as well as her team visible.Links: https://www.instagram.com/ilocitlikethat/ News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/get-spring-ready-with-these-march-hair-and-beauty-launches/ https://www.thetease.com/how-the-jcpenney-salon-team-harnessed-the-power-of-teamwork-and-the-support-of-their-community-to-score-a-naha-team-of-the-year-nomination/ More from TheTease.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Interview with Daniel JohnsonDaniel Johnson founded the Green Beauty Community, an initiative promoting sustainable practices in the beauty industry. Passionate about eco-friendly solutions, Daniel advocates for a more environmentally conscious approach in salons and beyond. In addition to leading The GBC, he owns The Salon Chair Guys, where his expertise in salon equipment repair and restoration shines. Daniel is also the author of a comprehensive manual on restoring Koken barber chairs, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability.Links: https://greenbeautycommunity.com/ https://greenbeautycommunity.com/community-guidebook/ https://www.instagram.com/greenbeautycoalition/ https://www.instagram.com/thesalonchairguys/ News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/does-recycling-in-the-beauty-industry-work/https://www.thetease.com/3-trending-mens-haircuts-youll-want-to-copy-right-now-according-to-supercuts-artistic-director-michael-mcgraw/ More from TheTease.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Interview with Jessi DeanChicago native Jessi Dean’s passion for character development along with a highly developed sense of style, color and form has garnered her a budding career as Head Hair Designer for major film and television productions. Jessi was most recently the Department Head of Hair on National Geographic’s critically acclaimed Genius: MLK/X, which chronicled how the early lives of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X shaped the iconic figures. Jessi was also the Hair Department Head on Nia De Costa’s Candyman (produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw); as well as Apple TV+’s The Shining Girls, starring Elisabeth Moss; Hulu’s Washington Black; Netflix’s Beats; Starz’s Power Book IV: Force and CBS’ The Red Line. Coming up, Jessi will design MGM’s Emperor of Ocean Park, starring Forrest Whitaker, based on the best-selling novel by Stephen L. Carter. Jessi is the founder of her eponymous human hair extension brand, which offers a full range of custom wigs and hair pieces. She is a member of Local 476 and an alumnus of both the Pivot Point and Dudley Cosmetology schools.Links: https://www.instagram.com/hairbyjessidean/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9154798/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smNews from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/does-recycling-in-the-beauty-industry-work/ https://www.thetease.com/disco-curls-and-waves-are-currently-trending-these-haircare-products-are-key-to-achieving-the-look/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Sponsored by Nick Stenson Beautyhttps://bit.ly/teasexnickstenson Sponsored by JCPenney Salonhttps://jcp.is/3TTouNZ Interview with Janell StephensJanell Stephens is the founder of the world's largest Black-owned & female-led Hair Care Brand Camille Rose Naturals. Janell and Camille Rose Naturals has been featured in Essence Magazine, Forbes, The Huffington Post, WWD, and awarded in 2023 with Oprah's Beauty O-Ward. Created initially as a means of curing the eczema of her five young children which started on their skin and resulted in severe dryness of their hair... her brand quickly became proof of what a sharp businesswoman could accomplish when she devoted her time, energy, and resources behind something she is passionate about. Janell is a popular entrepreneur and lifestyle expert with her brand and name recognition in the beauty industry, seeing unprecedented growth over the last few years as she fully embraced her blessed fate as the face of not just Camille Rose but also the entrepreneurship and natural hair care movements.Available nationwide in Target, Ulta, Walmart, Sally’s Beauty, Whole Foods, Walgreens, and CVS locations, Camille Rose is also now a global platform with the brand being launched around the world including the UK, Africa, Brazil, and Ireland to name a few.”Links: https://www.camillerose.com/#s-f24af2ca-d1b9-4741-ae34-e0ca57b6856b https://www.instagram.com/janell_stephens/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/camillerosebeauty/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/janell-stephens-0b6b15a6/ News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/the-coolest-hairstyles-from-the-2024-oscars-according-to-the-tease-editors/ https://www.thetease.com/hair-typing-just-went-3d-thanks-to-myavanas-groundbreaking-new-system/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Are you overwhelmed by building your business but determined to make it work at whatever cost? Welcome to Tease Talks. This, once-a-month digital media series is focused on providing business-centered bite-sized pieces of content for those in the beauty industry. Working to connect with hair stylists, aestheticians, makeup artists, massage therapists and salon owners from around the world to educate and inspire pushing further in the beauty industry. Tease Talks will cover anything and everything that YOU want to hear or know. Head to @readthetease on socials to tell us who you want to hear from next! Produced by The Tease alongside Volume Up by The Tease.This month we are talking with Chrystal L. Chrystal is a dynamic industry leader, shaping every line of business she enters with innovation and heart. With years of experience as an educator, salon owner, and now a tech startup founder, she has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. Chrystal is the founder of Liquid Hair Institute, an empowering community that provides the essential training, tools and support needed to run a profitable, sustainable, and welcoming business and retire on your own terms. In addition to her impressive work in the hair industry, Chrystal L. is a dedicated mother of three and co-founder of The BOLD Academy, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, nurturing, and enhancing the leadership skills of young women. Her commitment to inclusion and passion for empowering others shines through in all aspects of her life, making her a true leader in her field and an inspiration to anyone looking to make their mark on the world.https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystallallhairacademy/https://www.liquidhairinstitute.com/Join their vibrant community at Liquid Hair Institute, where they are dedicated to empowering salon owners through expert support, essential training, and access to tools for a profitable, sustainable business. As a VIP member, get early access to their upcoming business tool and download their free Rate Optimizer Tool to set optimal service rates. Join Liquid Hair Institute today and slay the world of salon entrepreneurship together!Community: Join HereRate Optimizer Tool: Download HereVisit Our Website: Learn MoreMore from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Credits: Tease Talks is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.

Interview with Fede DamianiFede Damiani is a 25-year-old, Italian Bleach & vivids specialist.He/they have been in the industry for 10 years and moved to UK in 2019 intending to work at Not AnotherSalon. After they achieved it and stayed there for two years, Fede decided to go freelance and open up to new clients and the education business. During the last few years, Fede also became an official Pulpriot artist and Pulpriot UK educator, blonde solutions artist, B3 sponsored, and was featured in magazines like Creative Head and Hairdresser Journal.In January 2024, Fede opened a small new studio, becoming a salon owner. Their biggest dream is to incorporate a philosophy of "Freedom of Expression" in the global hair industry. Help other businesses to become more inclusive, not only with Gender neutral price lists and working easily with any type of hair ... but also with more accessibility for disabilities (hidden ones and not).Mental health, breaking stigmas and stereotypes are their favorite parts of being an Educator, creating “FHAIRY EDUCATION”. In 2023, Fede also won the " L'Oréal Colour Trophy- Moving Image Award" competition, becoming the first freelance stylist to win that category.Fede also loves the business and social media side of this industry, and since September has been able to reach a total of 1.3M accounts through their social media accounts with vivid and pastel colors and, probably, that incredible Italian/UK accent. Links: https://www.instagram.com/fededamians/ https://linktr.ee/fededamians News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/this-st-patricks-day-inspired-nail-art-tutorial-proves-that-green-is-the-new-black/ https://www.thetease.com/chris-appleton-is-schwarzkopfs-new-global-color-ambassador/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Sponsored by the Professional Beauty Associationhttps://www.probeauty.org/Interview with Hunter DoniaHunter Donia is a digital educator teaching beauty professionals how to streamline, automate and elevate their processes in their businesses without being overwhelmed through ADHD-friendly business education. In 2020, he was recognized as the youngest up-and-coming hair colorist and presented at industry conferences across the nation. Hunter enjoys hanging out with his cat, Jenna, traveling, and attending music festivals and concerts in his free time.Links: https://www.instagram.com/hairbyhunty/ https://www.hunterdonia.com/podcast https://www.hunterdonia.com/about News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/margot-robbie-and-brie-larson-share-a-hair-colorist-and-hes-spilling-on-how-to-get-their-blonde/https://www.thetease.com/meet-booksys-2024-global-brand-ambassadors/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Sponsored by JCPenney Salons • https://jcp.is/3TTouNZ Sponsored by KmXtend Hair Extensions • https://www.kmxtend.com/ Sponsored by MK Professional • https://www.mkprofessional.com/ As this week's topic is closely related, our hearts are heavy as we acknowledge the tragic events that unfolded during the Superbowl parade a few weeks ago, causing loss of lives and injuries in the Kansas City community. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Our gratitude goes to the first responders and emergency personnel.Interview with Patrick ReganPatrick Regan, widely known as patty_cuts, is a renowned figure in the world of barbering, celebrated for his exceptional skills, creativity, and influential contributions to the industry. Pat has earned a stellar reputation for his mastery of the craft, specializing in the art of precision fades.With an extensive career, Pat has cultivated a diverse clientele, including celebrities, athletes, and influencers, who seek his expertise for their signature looks. His innovative approach to barbering goes beyond traditional techniques, incorporating modern trends and cutting-edge styles that have set him apart in a competitive field.Patrick is not just a skilled barber but also an educator working with brands like BaBylissPRO and Old Spice to share his knowledge and techniques.Links: https://www.instagram.com/patty_cuts/ News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/the-growing-demand-for-natural-hair-products-in-salons/ https://www.thetease.com/celebrity-extensionist-priscilla-valles-on-her-career-her-partnership-with-glam-seamless-and-normalizing-hair-extensions-in-hollywood/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

Interview with Erica NoonErica Noon is a licensed hairstylist. She is passionate about blonding services, lived in color & maintaining healthy hair. She loves to help clients feel refreshed and beautiful and to watch them leave with a smile. Erica is a Bellami Certified Extension Specialist who loves the transformation extensions can create. She takes pride in making her clients feel noticed, heard and appreciated. Continued education is a huge passion of Erica’s. She is always hungry to learn & elevate her guest experience. Erica has a vision of one day helping other young, intimidated stylists grow and help them gain confidence in themselves and their work. Erica’s 2.5-year-old daughter is the driving force of my motivation to become a successful, influential stylistLinks: https://www.instagram.com/ev.hairco/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C2K5EEjOe1x/ News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/lead-hairstylist-evanie-frausto-served-up-punk-inspired-hair-tattoos-for-collina-stradas-fw24-show/ https://www.thetease.com/the-wella-products-behind-prabal-gurungs-aw24-nyfw-show/ https://www.thetease.com/lacy-redway-put-the-dyson-supersonic-r-to-work-at-the-christian-siriano-aw24-nyfw-presentation/ More from TheTease:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. Brian Daly is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work!Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/