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Destroy The Hairdresser

Destroy The Hairdresser
Salon Management
Salon Industry
Hourly Pricing
Hairdressing Industry
Social Media
Coaching
Destroy the Hairdresser
Salon Ownership
Beauty Industry
Hairdressing
Mental Health
Social Media Marketing
Marketing Strategies
Emotional Intelligence
Hairdressers
Commission Salons
Aura Salonware
Client Relationships
Leadership
Technology

Destroy The Hairdresser is an industry podcast dedicated to helping salon owners and hairdressers salon differently.

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Latest Episodes

Social media was supposed to be a tool for your business. Somewhere along the way, it became the place we measure our success, compare ourselves to everyone else, look for community, consume endless information, and decide whether or not we're doing ... more

Every time you open Instagram, you're being sold a new way to run your business. A new pricing model. A new marketing strategy. A new "must-have" service. It's no wonder so many salon owners feel stuck, overwhelmed, and constantly questioning themsel... more

Your stylist accepted a new job. They weren't kidnapped.

In this episode, I'm talking about one of the weirdest things we've normalized in the salon industry: treating hiring like stealing, recruiting like poaching, and quitting like a personal atta... more

In this episode, David sits down with former Destroy The Hairdresser student Elma Siljkovic, owner of Queen of Swords in Brooklyn, to share one of the most powerful stories we've ever featured on the podcast.

After building a salon around systems, t... more

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Recent Guests

Elma Siljkovic
Former student and guest on the show
Queen of Swords (salon owner)
Episode: She Built a Business for Freedom. Then Cancer Tested It. With Guest: Elma Siljkovic
Susan Ferrell
Long-time DTH student and guest for the episode
Individual salon owner, Florida
Episode: The Salon Industry a Wild West Tale with Guest Susan Ferrell
Lori Obiedzinski
Director of Client Partner Relations at Aura Salonware
Aura Salonware
Episode: Your Booking System is Holding You Back (And We Can Prove It) With Special guest Lori Obiedzinski
Kris Centino
One of the coaches at Destroy The Hairdresser
Episode: Licensed but Clueless: Why Beauty School is Failing Hairdressers With guest host Kris Centino
Megan Harvey
A hairdresser and educator who has transformed her career and business approach through coaching
Episode: Fear, Growth & Gratuity-Free: How Megan Harvey Transformed Her Career
Natalie Kalae
One of the original students of Destroy The Hairdresser, now a salon owner in New York.
Kinetic NYC
Episode: How Natalie Kalae Scaled Her Business with the DTH Blueprint
Jennessa Couture
One of the coaches for salon owners
Destroy The Hairdresser
Episode: Does Your Team Actually Like You, or Are They Just Pretending? with guest host Jennessa Couture
Wes Sharpton
Creative Artistic Director at Hairstory
Hairstory
Episode: Affiliate Freedom: How Hairstory is Transforming Retail with Wes Sharpton
Beth Bradley
Owner of The Collective Hair Studio
The Collective Hair Studio
Episode: Surviving It All: Beth Bradley’s Journey from Fear to Freedom

Hosts

Cyd Sharif
Host of Destroy The Hairdresser
David Bosher
Host of Destroy The Hairdresser
Sid Sharif
Host of Destroy The Hairdresser

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • Life Changing

    DTH has changed my life and business. Cyd and David are helping change the salon industry in so many ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meghan015696438
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing!

    I’m SOO surprised seeing the negative reviews about this podcast!! Maybe it’s because I’ve seen the results of this education with a friend I went to cosmo school with. She has opened her salon and seems like she is doing amazing things for the industry! I’ve finally started getting on board and now fully binge listening to this podcast and loving my everything about it. I think we need to destroy the typical view of how stylists/salons have been ran in the past. Give ourselves a better chance f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duffy-Pagan
    United States2 years ago
  • The name says it all

    Why would you listen to a podcast that starts out toxic with the name. After a year of listening, I see the light. The methods don’t work. They are right in one thing, they will destroy you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    vinooly
    United States2 years ago
  • Irresponsible

    I’ve tried find good in your advice. In my 20 years in the industry, I have seen quite a bit of change and I do believe things should evolve with the times. However ALL of the most successful salons have evolved with the times and still sell retail (with profits to pay for things like education, salon updates, team building trips etc) they don’t have confusing hourly rates with titles like “high tea hour” and people can just book their hilight. The way you talk about people who don’t take your a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MeggieT5
    United States2 years ago
  • Bad

    Probably the least experienced “coaches” in the beauty business giving some of the most hurtful advice to people that may not know better. Stay away from this advice. This is the epitome of toxic information

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jarrodmelloncamp
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise candid, actionable coaching and community.
Insights into hiring and exits are practical and human.
Some critics feel the approach can be polarizing or aggressive.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

She Built a Business for Freedom. Then Cancer Tested It. With Guest: Elma Siljkovic
Q: How did Elma first connect with Destroy The Hairdresser and why did she choose to engage with the show?
Her friend discovered the show through HairStory and Hairbrained networks, and Elma was drawn to learn from the hosts and the community, eventually sharing her journey to scale and overcome illness.
Love Bombs, Buy-Ins, and Burnout
Q: How do I get my team to care about the business without sounding like I'm trying to recruit them into a salon cult?
You need to help them see how your business works for them and how they can build within your business without being overly enthusiastic or cult-like.
Your Booking System is Holding You Back (And We Can Prove It) With Special guest Lori Obiedzinski
Q: What has been the impact of working with DTH on Aura's development?
Lori noted that working with DTH has helped Aura stay aware of new trends and practices within the industry, enhancing their adaptability.
Your Booking System is Holding You Back (And We Can Prove It) With Special guest Lori Obiedzinski
Q: What do you see as the future with the industry from what you're seeing from a technology standpoint?
Lori indicated that the industry is becoming increasingly more flexible, with both commission salons and independent rental options growing, reflecting new stylists' desire for autonomy.
Your Booking System is Holding You Back (And We Can Prove It) With Special guest Lori Obiedzinski
Q: How did you get started with Aura?
Lori shared that she has been in the technology space for salons for about four years, previously working with Rosie Salon Software before joining Aura.

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What is Destroy The Hairdresser about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused show for salon owners and stylists, consistently exploring how to run more profitable, people-centered practices. Episodes cover pricing strategies (hourly, gratuity-free models), retail evolution, hiring and leadership, and how to navigate industry disruption with coaching, partnerships, and practical ops tips. Standout moments often come from candid founder-led insights, case studies of rapid growth, and emphasis on scalable systems, community, and ethical business decisions that empower staff and clients alike. A recurrent strength is blending tough industry realities with actionable frameworks and sponsor-supported resources for salon entrepreneurship, education, and risk management.

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Recent guests on Destroy The Hairdresser include:

1. Elma Siljkovic
2. Susan Ferrell
3. Lori Obiedzinski
4. Kris Centino
5. Megan Harvey
6. Natalie Kalae
7. Jennessa Couture
8. Wes Sharpton

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