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Sh!t I told my Hairdresser : Hairdresser Podcast | Salon Drama, Hairstylist Confessions & Beauty Industry Stories

Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
Hairdressing
Los Angeles
Consultations
Client Relationships
Funny Client Interactions
Theft In Salons
Salon Experiences
Bathroom Mishaps
Hair Salon Experience
Kevin Short
Melrose Jesus
Children In Salons
Hairstyling
Salon Life
Entitlement
DIY Haircuts
Haircuts
Salon Management
Client Donations
Conflict Resolution

Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is a hairdresser podcast about the wild, hilarious, and sometimes unbelievable reality of life inside the salon.

Hosted by professional hairstylists, this show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, and the crazy things clients say in the chair. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the mirror, this podcast pulls back the c... more

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Latest Episodes

Hiring in the hair industry has officially gone off the rails.

In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with veteran stylist and educator Emily Bloom to break down what’s really happening behind the chair—and why finding good talen... more

What happens when you give your entire identity to hairdressing… and it gives nothing back?

In this brutally honest episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with UK stylist Luke to expose the reality behind the salon chair—burnout, toxic w... more

Hairdressers hear everything—but sometimes the stories clients tell in the salon chair are almost too crazy to believe.

In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason, Lauren, and guest hairstylist Joti dive into the uncomfortable reality of w... more

In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we break down one of the most confusing — and often abusive — pay structures in the beauty industry: the 1099 commission hairstylist.

If you’re a hairstylist, barber, or cosmetology student who has ever... more

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Recent Guests

Allen Edwards
Iconic hairdresser known for creating the Farrah Fawcett haircut
Independent hairdresser; worked with Charlie's Angels era salons
Episode: Hair legend Allen Edwards: The Man Who Created the Farrah Fawcett Haircut
Elizabeth Townsend
Veteran hairdresser with 47 years of experience
Episode: Honduran Hairdresser Elizabeth Townsend AKA Jason's Mom!
Tom Hintelmann
Solution-based therapist who works with hairdressers and salons
Episode: Trauma Dumping: Why Hairdressers Are Everyone’s Unpaid Therapist
Jer Bear
TikTok influencer and hairstylist
TikTok
Episode: No more Loyalty: Hairdressers vs. Big Brands with Jer Bear
Marci Marie
Formerly incarcerated individual and hair care expert
Episode: Prison Glam with Marci Marie
Gary France
Renowned hairdresser and educator
Tony and Guy
Episode: Gary France hairdresser rock star : Global Adventures & Behind-the-Scenes Chaos
Jason Gray
A renowned colorist with over 35 years of experience in the hair industry.
Karbon Kyd
Episode: Karbon kyd London AKA Jason Gray
Gabriel Ontiveros
Owner of Ontiveros Salon and a long-time friend of Jack
Ontiveros Salon
Episode: Sprinter Van Shaman

Hosts

Jason
Co-host and veteran hairstylist with extensive experience in Beverly Hills styling and TV/film work
Jack
Co-host and veteran hairstylist, known for behind-the-chair expertise and quick humor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 671 ratings
  • Gross inaccuracies and disappointing attitudes

    I just finished an episode and was inspired to leave this review. They reported gross inaccuracies on a beauty school’s authority to discriminate against a student on prescription medications, a student’s right to an education, pass/fail rates, how that affects school ranking and gainful employment laws.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fosterlu
    United States3 months ago
  • so funny

    Yes yes yes. Makes me laugh & I need more of that in my life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MorbidOutdoorsPodcast
    United States8 months ago
  • Love

    I love this podcast! Great content and topics! It’s intriguing, funny and I find their voices to be very soothing. Good combo makes me laugh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mmmmkkkaaaayyy
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic banter and insider insights into the beauty world.
Entertainment value is high; episodes are easy to binge and share with peers.
Humor and candid industry stories are a strong draw for fans and potential guests.
Some listeners feel certain episodes present controversial or inaccurate claims about industry practices.

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Burnout Why Hairdressers Are Quitting (And No One Talks About It)
Q: When you left the salon, were you able to take clients with you?
Luke explains that rivals threatened to sue him and that he had to navigate non-compete constraints, ultimately moving to a model where he built a client base around his own name and salon independence.
Sliding Scale Scams & Pubic Hair Pandemonium
Q: How did you persevere in this industry after being knocked down so many times?
I took breaks when I got burnt out and ultimately re-entered the field when the right opportunity came along, utilizing my existing connections in a new community.
No more Loyalty: Hairdressers vs. Big Brands with Jer Bear
Q: How do you actually go through and react to negative comments or reviews?
I just say thank you for your engagement as it drives my videos in the algorithm.
Half my attention
Q: What bugs you the most about new clients that you don't know?
Jack finds it bothersome when new clients wear excessive cologne or perfume, as it usually leads to headaches for him.

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This show blends blunt humor with real-world salon stories, focusing on behind-the-chair chaos, celebrity styling experiences, and the economics of running a beauty business. Episodes skew toward candid anecdotes about client behaviors, workplace dynamics, industry misconceptions, and the entertainment side of hairdressing, often with guests who bring expert or insider perspectives. Noteworthy is the dynamic banter between veteran stylists-turned-hosts and a rotating roster of guests ranging from therapists to influencers, offering practical takeaways on contracts, boundaries, and mental wellness for beauty professionals.

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2. Elizabeth Townsend
3. Tom Hintelmann
4. Jer Bear
5. Marci Marie
6. Gary France
7. Jason Gray
8. Gabriel Ontiveros

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