Living with Lindsay Lohan Nearly Broke Me, Adam Garland

What does it take to go from a small seaside town in England to working alongside fashion legends, celebrity icons, and some of the biggest names in beauty? In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with hair historian, session stylist, educator, and former Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy-trained hairdresser Adam Garland. Adam shares his remarkable journey through the worlds of high fashion, celebrity hairstyling, addiction, recovery, and reinvention. From assisting at Chanel and working alongside industry legends to styling celebrity clients, navigating the pressures of Fashion Week, and rebuilding his life after addiction, Adam delivers one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast. We also dive into why hair history matters, how fashion trends actually evolve, the influence of Vidal Sassoon on modern hairdressing, and why understanding the past can make you a better stylist today. In This Episode: • Vidal Sassoon vs. Toni & Guy education • The reality of Fashion Week and session styling • Working with celebrities and supermodels • Hair history, beauty culture, and trend forecasting • Addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a career • The toxic side of the beauty industry • Mentoring the next generation of artists • Why most hairdressers overlook the importance of history Whether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty student, fashion enthusiast, or someone rebuilding their life after adversity, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, industry insight, and unforgettable stories. Guest: Adam Garland Follow on instagram @adamgarland_ Host: Jason Townsend & Paula Dahlberg Podcast: Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser – Real Hairdressers Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud Hairdresser Podcast, Hairstylist Podcast, Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Fashion Week, Session Stylist, Celebrity Hairstylist, Hair History, Beauty Industry, Salon Life, Hair Education, Hairdresser Stories, Addiction Recovery, Fashion Industry, Editorial Hair, Adam Garland, Jason Townsend, Paula Dahlberg, Hair Trends, Beauty Culture Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.