Volume Up by The Tease

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Interview with Nick Arrojo
With over thirty years in the industry, Nick Arrojo is a modern icon of hairdressing. He’s known worldwide for his pioneering razor-cutting technique—a precision-based approach that creates fashion-forward, beautiful, and wearable hair while giving stylists the creative freedom to bring their visions to life.
As a revered hairdresser, educator, and industry leader, Nick’s influence is felt across the globe. His work has been featured in the world’s top magazines, he’s collaborated with leading fashion designers, and he spent seven years as the hairdressing host of TLC’s What Not to Wear. Through ARROJO education, Nick shares his expertise and inspiration with tens of thousands of professionals each year, making a lasting impact on the future of hairstyling.
Originally from Manchester, England, Nick began his career at Vidal Sassoon, where he became the youngest Creative Director in the company’s history. His journey then took him to Wella in London, and later to New York as Director of Education at the prestigious Bumble & Bumble.
In September 2001, Nick fulfilled his lifelong dream by opening ARROJO Studio in New York City. Today, ARROJO is a multi-award-winning brand, celebrated worldwide for its excellence, integrity, and dedication to the art of hairdressing.
When you book a haircut with Nick, you’re not just getting a style—you’re experiencing the expertise of a true industry icon. Nick’s meticulous attention to detail, combined with his innovative techniques, ensures that every cut is tailored to enhance your individual style, leaving you looking and feeling your best.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
 
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•Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/

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Interview with Anthony Cole
Anthony Cole is the newest Global Ambassador for Sebastian Professional! An artist with a rich history of educating, inspiring, and creating some of Sebastian's most iconic looks. Sebastian Professional is excited to welcome the dynamic talent to elevate through education, set trends, and push boundaries to inspire the world.
 With over twenty years of experience, Anthony Cole is a world-renowned hairstylist and visionary whose artistry has shaped the global beauty landscape. A native New Yorker, Anthony’s work is deeply influenced by the city’s dynamic blend of cultures, architecture, and art. After completing his education in cosmetology, he pursued advanced training at prestigious institutions, including Vidale Sassoon and Jingles International in the United Kingdom, and his career skyrocketed when he embraced the innovative Sebastian Professional training. Anthony’s artistry has been featured in iconic fashion publications such as Vogue, ELLE, and Harper's Bazaar, and he has led runway shows for top designers at New York, Paris, and Los Angeles Fashion Weeks.
As the newest Sebastian Professional Global Ambassador for the Wella Company, Anthony is a key advocate for the brand's vision, using his influence to educate both stylists and consumers on advanced techniques and cutting-edge products. His commitment to empowering stylists through global workshops and platform artistry matches his passion for elevating the industry. With an unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, Anthony continues to inspire, innovate, and lead, seamlessly blending artistry and education to shape the future of hair care.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje 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/

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Interview with Jill Buck
Jill Buck is a Los Angeles–based celebrity hairstylist, educator, and founder of Jill Buck Hair with over 20 years of industry experience. After beginning her career in Oregon and training in Las Vegas, she moved to LA in 2011 to join the renowned Nine Zero One Salon, where she built a high-profile celebrity clientele across red carpets, television, and editorial. In addition to her work behind the chair, Jill is a respected industry educator and was named Davines North America Color Ambassador, a leading honor recognizing her influence in professional hair color education. Her work reflects a commitment to creativity, connection, and intentional beauty.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje 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!
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Interview with Omar Antonio
Sebastian International artist Omar Antonio has been a Sebastian educator and platform artist for 19 years!! A specialist in all categories, Hair Cut, Hair styling & Editorial Styling. But his true love of hair artistry is his expertise in Avant-Garde Styling. This San Francisco, California native has traveled the globe representing Wella & Sebastian, both in education as well as his very elaborate main stage showcases. Check out Omar’s six-part series, Exposed, on @WElla Education’s YouTube, where they showcase his love of hair and art, If you’re looking for inspiration, Omar Antonio is your guy!
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje 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 Jessee Skittrall and Xavier Polo
Jessee Skittrall is the Executive Director of the Board Certified Hair Colorists (BCH) and Founder of Synergy Apprenticeship Systems / Atarashii Apprentice Program. With decades of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner, he works to elevate professional standards, advance hair color certification, and create structured, “earn‑while‑you‑learn” pathways for the next generation of salon professionals.
​​Xavier Polo is the Chief Marketing & Operations Officer at the Atarashii Apprentice Program, where he leads strategy, branding, and operations. He focuses on expanding access to high-quality, regulated apprenticeship programs and elevating the professional narrative around technical training in the beauty industry.
Links:
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https://www.instagram.com/boardofcertifiedhaircolorists/
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https://www.instagram.com/xfactor.agency/ 
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje 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!
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Interview with Claudia Patino
 
Claudia Patino is a recent beauty school graduate from Ogle School. She has  a deep passion for all things beauty. After having a whole career in cyber security, Claudia needed a change and decided to restart her career in her true passion, beauty. While in school, Claudia competed in NATVA, where I proudly became a finalist.  Since graduating, Claudia has been getting some experience behind the chair in multiple salons to improve her speed and learn more about the industry. She has now opened her own business as a wedding  hair and makeup artist.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje 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.
Liz McKeon, is an internationally renowned Salon Business Expert, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Guest, Salon Coach and Trainer. Liz has an extraordinary track record in transforming businesses (from individual salons to salon chains, stockists, and brands across the hair, beauty, aesthetics, spa and barbering sectors) and has helped over 5,000 businesses to maximise their profits and achieve outstanding business success. Many of them have doubled their services turnover and tripled their retail sales. In 2020 Liz was awarded an All Star Lifetime Achievement Award for Empowering Female Entrepreneurs.
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Interview with Torsten Witte
 
Torsten Witte known for his work in Bugonia, LA LA Land and Little Miss Sunshine got his start as a hair and make-up artist in Germany working in print and commercials until he decided to move into high-fashion, where owned his craft on the couture runways of Paris, Spain and New York. Torsten books numerous types of jobs ranging from celebrity personal appearances and press tours to music videos and film to editorials, where he can create a vision and look with each client. Although Torsten’s bookings are diverse, he enjoys working with everyone and developing the artist’s brand through the look he creates.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
 
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Interview with Jasmine Walker
 
Jasmine is a professional hair stylist and pro makeup artist who works across TV, film, commercial, and editorial sets. She’s the founder of Jasmine Creates Beauty and the creative identity Creatively Jay, where she specializes in natural glam and polished, camera-ready looks.
A licensed cosmetologist trained at Empire Beauty School, Jasmine built on a strong foundation of self-taught styling skills she developed early in her career. Her experience includes on-set grooming, continuity, beauty coordination, and talent-ready preparation—always with an eye for details that hold up under lights and through long production days.
Her recent work includes hair department support for the TV production Deli Boys, contributing to the BeyGOOD Organization’s Black Parade campaign alongside members of Beyoncé’s makeup artist team, and beauty and styling for Ego Nwodim  in collaboration with Mr. Throwback.
Known for sleek ponytails, clean finishing techniques, and looks that translate beautifully on camera, Jasmine is also recognized for her reliability, clear communication on set, and ability to adapt quickly to production pacing. She’s motivated by discipline, continuous craft improvement, and beauty that enhances natural features rather than covering them.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.
 
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Interview with Sarah Hindsgaul
 
At 19, Sarah Hindsgaul left Copenhagen with a one-way ticket to New York, determined to tell stories through hair. Fresh out of hairdressing school, she faced language barriers and no connections, taking jobs cleaning salons while learning the craft and industry. Her persistence paid off, landing her first hairstyling role and setting her on a path to success.
Today, Sarah is a celebrated hairstylist in high-fashion editorials and major Hollywood productions, including Stranger Things. Her work is recognized not just for technical precision, but for storytelling—using hair to capture character, mood, and narrative. Passionate about the intersection of hairstyling, pop culture, and identity, Sarah continues to innovate and inspire, showing how hair can be a powerful form of self-expression.
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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje 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/