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Hairbrained Conversations
by Gerard Scarpaci
A weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the minds of some of the most talented artists, educators, influencers, and leaders in the professional salon industry. Hosted by Gerard Scarpaci, Crafthairdresser and Co founder of Hairbrained
Episodes
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Episod 349: Mara Roszak Celebrity Stylist & Founder RŌZ
Celebrity hairstylist and RŌZ founder Mara Roszak joins Gerard for a conversation about a career that began in cosmetology school at just 16 and grew into more than two decades at the highest level of the industry. Mara shares what she's learned about building lasting client relationships,...
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Episode # 348 Alfredo Lewis Founder & CEO Qoathair
Alfredo Lewis joins the podcast to discuss what it really takes to build a beauty brand from the ground up. Drawing on years of experience as a renowned hairstylist and his time developing products at L'Oréal, Alfredo shares the lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey. We explore the...
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Episode #347 Nathan Puksta - Founder of Filament
Hairbrained Conversations welcomes Nathan Puksta, founder of Filament, for a deep dive into the science, philosophy, and future of hair health. Nathan shares how his path through L'Oréal, hairstyling, and aesthetics led to a brand built around tensile strength, not just repair. From salon…
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#346 Marylle Koken Creative Ambassador Sebastian Professional
Fresh off her NAHA Haircutter of the Year win, Maryelle Koken joins Hairbrained Conversations to discuss the creative journey behind the recognition, the role competition work has played in her growth, and why great haircutting still matters more than ever. From developing a unique artistic voice...
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Episode #345 Sheri Doss, Head Of Education, Bumble and bumble
In this episode of Hairbrained Conversations, Gerard Scarpaci sits down with Sheri Doss to discuss the new era of education at Bumble and bumble. From the vision behind the House of Bumble Collective to the evolution of modern artist education, Sheri shares how the brand is creating more…
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Episode #344 Antoinette Beenders - VP Global Artistry Aveda
In this episode of Hairbrained Conversations, Gerard Scarpaci chats with Aveda's SVP Global Artistry Antoinette Beenders about exciting upcoming product releases, including Aveda's new Tousle Texture dry texture spray which was the #1 requested format by artists – plus some teases for what's…
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Episode #343 Taylor Kane - The power of hair systems.
Taylor Kane reveals how mastering hair systems boosted his income to over $220,000, offering stylists a blueprint to diversify services and reach new clients. From social media curiosity to certified expert, Taylor shares practical steps, including cost-effective tools and pricing strategies....
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Episode #342: Luis Gonzalez, Aveda Artist & Co Owner Vida Salon
In this episode of the Hairbrained Podcast, Gerard Scarpaci sits down with Luis Gonzalez from Vida Salon for an honest conversation about growth, change, and long-term partnership. Luis shares how Aveda first entered his world and his journey as an artist and a salon owner. Together, they explore...
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Episode #341: Melvin Royce Lane, Global Creative Director Eleven Australia
Join Melvin Royce Lane, Global Creative Director of ELEVEN Australia, as he shares his journey from salon receptionist to industry innovator. Discover how relentless education and pushing boundaries can transform your career. Melvin reveals why traditional training is just the beginning and how...
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Episode #340: Conor James Doyle, ELEVEN Australia Artist
In this episode of Hairbrained Conversations, Jacob Khan sits down with Amsterdam-based colorist and educator Conor James Doyle for a wide-ranging conversation on education, problem-solving, and why teaching sharpens your craft. Conor shares his unconventional path into hairdressing—from studying...
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Episode 339: Andrew O'Toole - Co-Creative Director at ELEVEN Australia and an award-winning photographer
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew O'Toole—Co-Creative Director at ELEVEN Australia and an award-winning photographer—to talk about what happens when you commit to a craft and move fast with intention. Andrew shares how, within six months of picking up a camera, he became a working...
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Episode 338: Adir Abergel - Virtue, Vision & Volume: Inside Adir Abergel's World of Iconic Hair
Celebrity hairdresser and Virtue Labs creative director Adir Abergel joins guest host Jacob Khan to share his wild journey from protesting in the streets of Israel and touring with Michael Jackson to cutting icons like Kristen Stewart, Nicole Kidman, and Tina Turner. They dive into emotional vs....
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Episode #338: Paige Schrick - Blending Craft and Content — Finding Purpose in Every Post
In this episode, Gerard chats with hairstylist and Schwarzkopf Professional content creator Paige Schrick, who has built a thriving career blending salon work with social storytelling. Paige shares how she turned Instagram into her modern-day portfolio, the moment content creation clicked, and…
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Episode #337 Patricia Nikole & Alyse – A Mother–Daughter Journey in Hair
In this inspiring episode of Hb Conversations, Gerard sits down with Patricia Nikole—better known as @paintedhair —and her daughter Alyse for a heartfelt look at craft hairdressing across generations. Patricia, a Schwarzkopf Artistic Brand Ambassador with a massive following, opens up about...
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Episode #336 Nikki Lee & Riawna Capri, Great Lengths USA Ambassadors
In this episode of Hb Conversations, guest host Jacob Khan talks with celebrity stylists and Nine Zero One founders Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri. They share hilarious Hollywood stories, how they rose from assistants to A-list favorites, and the key role Great Lengths extensions played in their...
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Episode #335 Josie Vilay, Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artist
In this episode of Hb Conversations, Gerard chats with Josie Vilay—a salon owner, Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artist, and expert in color correction. Josie tells the story of how one Instagram post helped launch her career and how she built a busy salon while raising two kids. She gives easy...
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Episode #334 Antoinette Beenders & Kevin Molin, Aveda Congress
Gerard Scarpaci talks with Aveda icons Antoinette Beenders and Kevin Molin about the upcoming Aveda Congress, happening August 16–18 in Minneapolis. They share the event's deep roots, this year's standout lineup, and why Congress is more than a hair show—it's a full-on creative and cultural...
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Episode #333 Shane Wolf, Global President of Aveda and Hair Care at Estée Lauder Companies.
In this episode of Hb Conversations, we sit down with Shane Wolf, Global President of Aveda and Hair Care at Estée Lauder Companies. From his roots as a hairdresser to leading one of the industry's most mission-driven brands, Shane shares insights on sustainability, creativity, and Aveda's deep...
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Episode 332: Jacob Khan-Creative Director Hairbrained
Description: In this episode of HB Conversations, we sit down with the always entertaining and insightful Jacob Khan, who has just taken on the role of Hairbrained's first-ever Creative Director! Jacob shares his journey from hairdresser to social media sensation, educator, and brand…
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Episode # 331: Ashley Mooney CEO of ARETÉ
In this episode of Hb Conversations, Gerard Scarpaci sits down with Ashley Mooney to discuss Areté, a groundbreaking beauty brand focused on sustainability and innovation for hair professionals. Ashley shares her journey from intern to CEO and the inspiration behind creating Areté, a brand that...
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Episode #330: Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos), Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artistic Team
At age 29, Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos) shifted gears into hairdressing. His years in the food service industry served him well—as did his touch of theatrical flair. Now Carlos is one of the industry's most relatable voices. Carlos discusses how inspiration in the moment helps him craft his...
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Episode #329: Stef Fox and Jen Baudier, Co-founders of @mymatchable
Connections build opportunities, and no other industry proves that point more than the hairdressing industry. In this episode, we're joined by @stef_fox and @jenbaudier, co-founders of Talent Match (@mymatchable), a groundbreaking platform that works like a dating app to match salon owners and...
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Episode #328: Ian Mayer-Marszalek, @schwarzkopfusa Senior National Trainer
In this episode, we chat with Ian Mayer-Marszalek @ianhairspray, Senior National Trainer for Schwarzkopf Professional, about his journey from hairdresser to educator. Ian shares insights on career paths beyond the salon chair and how he's reshaping education by adapting to hairdressers' needs. We...
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Episode #327, Ben White (@benmichahwhite), Fancy Hairdresser
A quick glance at Ben White's Instagram bio (@benmichahwhite) reveals his unique perspective. From his tongue-out profile pic to identifying his business as a Grocery Store, you can immediately sense Ben's irreverent approach to life. In this episode, we explore how his creative mind works, how…
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Episode #326: Brittany Byrd, Owner of Blondify Studio
In this episode, Brittany Bird @blondebybritt, owner of @blondifystudio, discusses the growing trend of clients taking to social media to criticize their hairdressers—whether justified or not. Brittany recently faced a viral TikTok post from a client upset about pricing, but thanks to her...
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Episode #325: Stephen Moody, JPMS Artistic Director
With decades of experience in the hair industry, Stephen Moody, Artistic Director of Paul Mitchell, is a celebrated educator and innovator. Stephen's recent wins at the North American Hairstyling Awards have garnered attention, particularly for his bold hair and model choices. In this interview…
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Episode #324 Amanda & Jamie Rourke Owners of Ro Style House
After 10 + years of salon ownership with all it's ups and downs Amanda and Jamie decided to build a "home " salon on their property in Florida. We discuss the process from all angles and what the outcome is like after nearly 4 years of work and planning. Ro Style House isn't like any "home" salon...
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Episode #323: Fred Helou, Vagaro Founder and CEO
Sometimes hardships break a person; other times, they make a person. Such is the case with Fady "Fred" Helou (@fredhelou), whose difficult origin story propelled him to create the billion-dollar company Vagaro (@vagaropro). After leaving war-torn Lebanon at 18 and having his life savings...
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Episode #322: Ashlee Norman, @schwarzkopfusa Artistic Team Member and @k18hair Ambassador
This Mother's Day, we're giving it up to @ashleenormanhair, who juggles motherhood along with her roles at Schwarzkopf and K18. Of course Ashlee's family (her husband in particular) is central to her success, but she also attributes the diversity of her background as a key factor. She shares how...
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Episode #321: Christine Hall, @aveda Vice President, Research & Development, and Renée Gadar, Global Artistic Director, Texture
In this episode, we celebrate Aveda's newest line, Be Curly Advanced. We're joined by scientist Christine Hall (@christinebhall) and textured hair expert Renée Gadar (@reneesrh), who, along with their teams, co-created the groundbreaking line to meet the needs of curly and coily hair types. We...
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Episode #320: Ray Civello, Salon Owner and Back of Bottle Founder
In this episode, Gerard Scarpaci chats with Ray Civello (@raycivello), renowned salon owner and founder of the environmentally friendly brand, Back of Bottle (@backofbottle). Ray talks about his background, what led him to product manufacturing and what sets BOB apart. From sustainability to...
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Episode 319: Allison Daza, Owner of Hanging Garden Studio and Host of "Stories From The Field" from Davines
Meet Allison Daza (@allisondazahair), a salon owner and @davinesnorthamerica educator who is committed to sustainable beauty and regenerative agriculture. Allison shares how she puts her beliefs into practice at her studio and how she embarked on a journey of documenting sustainable beauty in...
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Episode #318 Gordon Nelson, VP Brand Partnerships, Hairbrained
Hairbrained is thrilled to welcome beauty industry veteran Gordon Nelson (@gordonwnelson) to the team as our new VP of Brand Partnerships. In this episode, we introduce Gordon to the Hb community by talking about his long history with the industry, which began with his father, who himself was a...
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Episode #317: Evan Joseph, Salon Owner and Independent Curl Educator
Evan Joseph (@evanjosephcurls) relishes being an independent educator. But it shouldn't come as much of a surprise, considering he has been fiercely independent his whole life. In this episode, he explains how growing up gay in a small Midwestern town influenced him and his desire to help people...
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Episode #316: Jorge Blanco, @davinesofficial Global Narrative Storytelling and North America Culture & Creative Director
When Jorge Blanco met @davinesofficial's Davide Bollati some 20 years ago, little did he know how much it would change the trajectory of his life. At the time, Jorge was flexing his editorial and entrepreneurial muscles as co-founder of a lifestyle magazine. But a meeting of the minds found Jorge...
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Episode #315: Nick Stenson, @ultabeauty SVP of Store + Services Operations
Nick Stenson (@nickstenson) has had his hand in nearly every facet of the beauty business. His achievements include being a makeup artist and nail tech, not to mention an award winning hairdresser, brand ambassador, salon owner and founder of his own brand, @nickstensonbeauty. This cumulative...
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Episode #314: Patricia Nikole, @paintedhair, @schwarzkopfusa Artistic Ambassador
What began with a childhood love for painting has blossomed into a two-decade career that has taken Patricia Nikole around the world, helped her brand @paintedhair amass more than 1 million followers on Instagram and nearly 500K on TikTok, and made her one of the industry's most sought-out...
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Episode #313: Diana Osborne, @holistichairexpert and @innersensepro Educator
Diana Osborne's near miss with leaving the hair industry is a rather common one: Health issues triggered by certain salon products. Rather than leave the industry however, in 2019 Diana opened her own natural-products salon in Toronto. And when shutdowns paralyzed the world, Diana pivoted to an...
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Episode #312: Carly Zanoni, @the.blonde.chronicles, Schwarzkopf Professional Ambassador
After a short stint in college, Carly Zanoni decided to take a chance on hair, and the rest is history. In this episode, Carly shares her beginnings as a young, insecure stylist to her reinvention as @the.blonde.chronicles, a brand that now includes a salon, education and a collaboration with...
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Episode #311: Kristin Firrell, VP of Salon Development and John Paul Mitchell Systems
The idea that the opportunities are endless in the beauty industry needs no further proof than Kristin Firrell (@kfirrell). Now the VP of Salon Development at @paulmitchellpro, Kristin got her start as a salon stylist, and it was a transformative course at Sassoon in London that informed and…
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Episode #310: Melissa Parizot and Olivia Casanova, Co-Owners of IGK Salon in NYC
One year ago, Melissa Parizot (@melissawillcutyou) and Olivia Casanova (@livcasanovahair) became co-owners in the much-lauded IGK Salon in the tony SOHO neighborhood in New York City. In this episode, they reveal their backgrounds, career journeys and how they came to their current positions....
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Episode #309: Roger Molina, Master Stylist at Lunatic Fringe and Sam Villa ArTeam Member
Some of the world's best ideas have been born from dreams: Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the sewing machine, The Beatles' song "Yesterday"—and now we can add Roger Molina's captivating stop-motion haircutting videos to the list. In this episode, we talk with @rogermolinahair, Master Stylist at...
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Episode #308: Todd Faulk, Aveda Arts And Sciences Institute Senior Educator
To honor World Mental Health Day, we are joined by Todd Faulk (@spiritualgangster75), educator at Aveda Arts + Sciences Institute in Dallas, to discuss the importance of understanding and recognizing the mental health challenges prevalent in our industry. From discussing how ADHD presents...
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Episode #307: Alfredo Lewis, @k18hair Global Ambassador
It may be hard to remember, but there was a time when social media was in its infancy. But @alfredo_lewis, Global Ambassador for K18, remembers—and it's because he was among its first early adopters. We talk with Alfredo about what first led him to understand social media's full potential, how...
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Episode #306: Tatum Neill, Founder of @elevatehair
Tatum Neill's roots in the professional beauty industry run deep. His father, Edwin Smokey Neill, played a pivotal role in helping iconic hairdressers like Horst Rechelbacher, Paul Mitchell, and Irvine Rusk grow and distribute their respective brands during the 1970s and '80s. Today, Tatum and…
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Episode #305: Christopher Aaron, @cristopheraaronstudio, L'ANZA International Advanced Artist
Some people go through their whole lives not knowing what they want to do, and then there are people like Christopher Aaron (@christopheraaronstudio), who always knew he wanted to be a hairdresser. Luckily for him (and us), his high school offered a program that allowed him to attend beauty…
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A weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the minds of some of the most talented artists, educators, influencers, and leaders in the professional salon industry. Hosted by Gerard Scarpaci, Crafthairdresser and Co founder of Hairbrained
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A weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the minds of some of the most talented artists, educators, influencers, and leaders in the professional salon industry. Hosted by Gerard Scarpaci, Crafthairdresser and Co founder of Hairbrained
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