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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 30 MIN

What They Don't Teach in Beauty School: Hair Stylist Career Advice from Global Redken Artist Lindsey Olson

from The Salon Scoop · host The Salon Scoop

You've been behind the chair for years. Your work is great. Your clients love you. But sometimes you scroll Instagram, see stylists your age traveling to teach, winning awards, shooting editorials… and you wonder: what do THEY know that I don't? In this episode of The Salon Scoop, we're sitting down with Lindsey Olson (@lindsey.marie.olson) — Global Redken Artist, NAHA-recognized hair educator, and first-ever U.S.L'Oréal Color & Style Trophy winner. She's pulling back the curtain on how her career really unfolded, and the honest hair stylist career advice she has for stylists who want more..In this episode, you'll learn:● The moment that quietly shifted the direction of Lindsey's entire career● Her real platform artist advice for stylists who dream of going bigger — behind the chair, on stage, orin front of a camera● What most stylists are getting wrong on social media right now● The mindset shift that separates growing stylists from stuck ones — real career growth for stylists in action● The advice she wishes more salon pros would actually take seriouslyIf you've been quietly wondering whether there's more out there for you in this industry, this conversation will leave you inspired AND with a real sense of what to do next.Huge thanks to Lindsey for the wisdom. 💛Follow her on Instagram @lindsey.marie.olsonfor her stunning work and daily inspiration.For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s  OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: ⁠https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy⁠Email [email protected] to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast,Salon Owner Collective Podcast.

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