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Maneframe
by JEFF ALFORD
Maneframe is hosted by Jeff Alford, CEO of the CBON Group, and dives into the world of hair through conversations with stylists and industry leaders worldwide. From trends and techniques to business and haircare tips, each episode brings you the stories and insights shaping the hairstyling industry. Great Hair Begins with a Great Chair! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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From Cabbagetown to the Commonwealth: Mike Goncalves on Rebuilding Respect in Hairdressing
What does it take to go from a Cabbagetown upbringing to building an Aveda empire in Toronto — and then reimagine an entire industry's standards from the ground up? In this episode, host Jeff sits down with Mike Goncalves, hairdresser, salon owner, and co-founder of the Commonwealth Beauty…
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From Aerospace to Aesthetics: Building an Empire in an Unregulated Industry | Ft. Paul Langston
What does a career in aerospace and computer science have to do with running a multi-door beauty and aesthetics business? On this episode, Paul and Jeff sit down with a guest whose journey took an unexpected turn from the early days of the computer industry into one of the fastest-growing,...
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The Future of Hairdressing: Who Survives What’s Next?
The salon industry is changing—and faster than many realize. With salon numbers declining, independent work on the rise, and the average hairdresser working fewer hours, the traditional structure of the industry is being rewritten. In this candid conversation, we explore the forces behind that...
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From Stigma to Success | The Evolution of the Hair Industry Ft. Brian Ahrens
Welcome to the very first episode of the Maneframe Podcast!✨ In this episode, we sit down with Brian Ahrens, a beauty industry veteran with over 40 years of experience working alongside some of the biggest professional hair care brands across North America. From starting his journey as an...
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Running a Modern Barbershop | Brittney Bodis on Building Frontier Barbers & Company
On this episode of Hairstory, host Jeff Alford sits down with Brittney Bodis, owner of Frontier Barbers & Company in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario. Brittney shares her journey from hair school in Newmarket to salon work, a brief detour into law clerking, and ultimately finding her passion…
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Protective Styling & Purpose | The Powerful Story of Shenzy Beauty
In this episode of Hairstory, host Jeff Alford sits down with Shenzy, founder of Shenzy Beauty in Welland, Ontario, to explore her remarkable journey from the Caribbean island of St. Vincent to becoming an influential protective-styling specialist in Canada. Shenzy shares how she built her…
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30 Years Behind the Chair | The Carlo Lombardo Story
Step into the world of hair, heart, and community with this inspiring conversation between Jeff and veteran hairstylist and entrepreneur Carlo Lombardo. From growing up in a family of hairdressers to opening his first salon at just 19, Carlo shares his incredible 30-year journey in the beauty...
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Crafting Confidence | Cheryl Gushue’s Journey Through Beauty
Fashion-trained and Toronto-raised, Cheryl Gushue has spent a lifetime at the intersection of beauty and creativity—makeup artist, stylist, educator, and now publisher of Beauty Hub Magazine. In this Hairstory episode, Cheryl walks us through her path from early days at Fiorio and Capucci to...
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Empowering Entrepreneurs | Kalleigh Sharp and the Beauty Bar One Model
In this episode of Hairstory, we sit down with Kalleigh Sharp, founder and owner of Beauty Bar One in St. Catharines, Ontario — a thriving community hub redefining what a modern salon space can be. Kalleigh shares how she turned student debt and curiosity into a multi-layered beauty business,...
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The Art of Protective Styles | Alexis Stephenson on Braids, Culture & Care
St. Catharines entrepreneur Alexis Stephenson—owner of Lexi’s Hair Boutique—shares how a teenage hobby became a purpose-driven business. Starting in high school in Brampton, Lexi taught herself through tutorials, built an Instagram portfolio, and began serving family and friends before moving to...
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From Apprentices to Experts | Felice Valvano on Growing Great Stylists and a Thriving Business
Felice Valvano — co-owner of Valvano Salon in St. Catharines, Ontario — shares the story of how his family-run salon has defied trends, avoided the chair-rental model, and thrived for over 25 years. In this episode, Felice reveals the systems behind the success: an in-house education program that...
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Rebuilding the Salon Model | Tony Valvano on Leadership, Loyalty & the Future of Hair
For more than 25 years, Tony Valvano has built more than a business—he’s built a community. As co-owner of Valvano Salon in St. Catharines, Ontario, Tony has seen the industry change dramatically, from bustling full-service salons to the rise of independent chair rentals. But through every shift,...
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Learning by Doing | Lesley Rito-Costa on Craft, Clients & Keeping the Industry Human
Lesley Rito-Costa—Manager at Teknik Salon in Kitchener, Ontario—shares a candid, inspiring path from walking in off the street as an assistant to building a 26-year career as a sought-after colorist and cutter. She talks about learning by doing (and watching) before ever touching scissors, the...
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35+ Years Behind the Scissors | Domenic Romeo on The Art and Science of Hair
Domenic Romeo—co-owner of Teknik Salon in Kitchener, Ontario—joins us for a cappuccino-fuelled deep dive into life behind the chair. He shares how a teenage detour from auto mechanics led to a government-sponsored apprenticeship in the ’80s, why cutting is “pure artistry” while color is “applied...
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Building a Salon Legacy | Pino Cherubino on Why Big Salons Are Disappearing
In this episode — host Jeff Alford sits down with Pino Cherubino, the owner of Pino Salon in Kitchener, Ontario, to explore his remarkable journey from a small coastal town in southern Italy to becoming one of Canada’s most respected salon owners. Pino shares how he started in hairdressing at 15,...
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Navigating the Hair Industry | Joe Romeo on Running a Business, Staff Loyalty & the Value of Perseverance
In our pilot episode — Join Jeff Alford as he sits down with Joe Romeo, a seasoned salon owner and hairstylist, to discuss his journey in the beauty industry. Starting in 1986, Joe shares his early days washing floors and shampooing heads, eventually moving up to hairstyling and opening his own...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Maneframe is hosted by Jeff Alford, CEO of the CBON Group, and dives into the world of hair through conversations with stylists and industry leaders worldwide. From trends and techniques to business and haircare tips, each episode brings you the stories and insights shaping the hairstyling industry. Great Hair Begins with a Great Chair!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maneframe is hosted by Jeff Alford, CEO of the CBON Group, and dives into the world of hair through conversations with stylists and industry leaders worldwide. From trends and techniques to business and haircare tips, each episode brings you the stories and insights shaping the hairstyling...
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