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Sh!t I told my Hairdresser
by Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair. Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors. With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. You’ll hear: outrageous salon horror stories hairstylist confessions beauty industry truths toxic salon culture exposed hilarious client interactions behind-the-chair gossip celebrity and lu
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Bleach at TJ Maxx AND Beauty School Scams? The Industry Is Eating Itself
Is professional bleach at TJ Maxx the new normal?! This week on Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we're diving into TWO things pissing off hairdressers everywhere. First up - THE DIVERSION SCANDAL. Stylists are finding Wella Blondor and other pro-only lightener at TJ Maxx from LA to North Carolina. We...
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F*ck Your Booking System: Meet Prexi, The ONLY App Built for LICENSED Hairdressers
Your salon booking system is scamming you. On this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula sit down with Om, founder of Prexi the brand new salon booking app built ONLY for licensed professionals. We’ve all been there. Your booking system does half the job, you spend more time…
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POOP in Your Dip Powder Jar?! Folsom’s Best Manicurist Exposes the Dirty Truth
Is your nail tech dipping your fingers into a communal jar of poop soup? Award-winning manicurist Renee Abugaben (Nay Nays Nails, Folsom's Best 3x) exposes why dip powder is a scam, how to spot a dirty salon, gel vs acrylic truth, and the nastiest client confessions ever — from mayonnaise nails…
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Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All, Peter Lamas on JFK & Jackie O
Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All,Peter Lamas | From Cuba to Camelot Pt 1 What did Jackie Kennedy really tell her hairstylist about the JFK assassination? In this exclusive Part 1, legendary celebrity hairstylist Peter Lamas author of Jackie's Hairstylist: My Life in Camelot — sits down with...
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We're Sorry You Feel That Way: Anatomy of a Non-Apology W/ Nicholas Augustine
THE NON-APOLOGY MASTERCLASS -Nicholas gives his official apology to Kevin Murphy and Paula gives her apology to Unilever, Pantene, Suave, TRESemmé, and Prell: "You're absolutely right, and I apologize... it's all the same mush." and Jason just doesn't give a F*CK! Learn how to apologize without...
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Illegal Salon Pay Tricks Commission vs 1099 w/ Margaret Ferguson Beyond the Chair Co
Charged for towels, backbar, and credit card fees while being called a 1099 commission employee? It's not normal. It's illegal. We sat down with Margaret, Founder of Beyond The Chair Co., the nonprofit leading the fight for beauty education reform and regulation reform. A 10-year licensed stylist...
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From Felony Charges to 16 Years Sober: A Hairdresser's Incredible Comeback with Collin Martin
What happens when addiction, crime, and a broken system collide—and someone finds a way back? In this episode, Hanzo Shears educator Collin Martin shares his remarkable journey from felony drug charges and homelessness to 16 years of sobriety and a successful career educating hairdressers across...
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The Haircare Industry Is Lying to Hairdressers with West Coast Blondes Founder Nicholas Augustine
Fourth-generation hairstylist, cosmetic chemist, and West Coast Blondes founder Nicholas joins Jason and Paula for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had. From celebrity salons and LA Fashion Week to formulating professional haircare from the ground up, Nicholas breaks down how the...
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The Beauty Industry Bait & Switch: How One Rep Nearly Destroyed a Salon owner reputation and her salons
In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with veteran salon owner and educator Mila, who shares her account of being recruited with promises of a national education platform—only to see those opportunities disappear amid alleged corporate politics,...
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Hollywood's Secret Hairdresser: The Untold Story Behind The Hunger Games with Cherry Petenbrink
What does it really take to build a career in Hollywood as a hairstylist? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with legendary hairstylist Cherry Peetenbrink, whose career has taken her from salon owner to Hollywood film sets, celebrity clients,...
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Beauty Schools Exposed, A State Board Examiner & A Students Email Tell All
What really happens behind the scenes at beauty schools—and why are so many graduates unprepared for the salon floor? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with a former state board examiner who reveals what she witnessed firsthand: failing...
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The Beauty School Lie Nobody Wants to Admit with Carla Jones
The beauty industry is facing one of its biggest educational shakeups in decades. Carla Jones joins us to unpack the facts behind the Do No Harm Bill, Title IV funding, gainful employment requirements, student outcomes, salon culture, and the future of beauty education. This isn't...
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Your Clients Are Buying Online Anyway, Here's How to Get Paid with Victoria Domazet
Are your clients buying their shampoo, tools, and styling products online instead of from you? In this episode, we sit down with Australian hairstylist and educator Victoria Domazet to uncover how hairdressers can earn commission from the products they already recommend every day. We dive into...
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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…
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Boss Moves by Amber Hopson: What Beauty School Never Taught You
Most hairstylists leave beauty school knowing how to pass a state board exam—but not how to build a successful career. In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with educator, salon owner, author, and entrepreneur Amber Hopson to discuss the business skills, marketing…
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Beauty School Is Broken: The School Director Exposing the Truth
Is beauty school preparing students for real careers—or setting them up to fail? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with cosmetology school director Heather Laws, a 20+ year industry veteran who transformed a struggling beauty school from 12...
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Super Hairo with Nikki Cestaro: The Dark Side of Owning a Salon
In this explosive episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, veteran salon owner and hairstylist Nicole “Super Hairo" Nikki Cestaro joins Jason Townsend and Paula J Dahlberg for a brutally honest conversation about what really happens inside the beauty industry. From toxic salon culture and…
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Do No Harm Bill: The Truth Beauty Schools Don’t Want You to Hear
The Do No Harm Bill is forcing a long-overdue conversation in the beauty industry—and most people still don’t fully understand what’s at stake. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we break down the real impact of the bill on beauty schools, student debt, and career outcomes for...
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Rocki Mara's Top 5 Worst Clients & Why Hairdressers Secretly Hate Some Clients (No Filter)
What do hairstylists really think about their clients? In this brutally honest episode, Jason sits down with Rocki Mara to expose the unfiltered truth about life behind the chair—from nightmare clients and bad hygiene to awkward salon moments no one talks about out loud. We’re talking: Clients…
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Burned Out Not Broken with Frank Sisbarro : Stop Glorifying Exhaustion & Start Setting Boundaries
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with a veteran stylist and author to break down the real causes of burnout in the beauty industry—and why so many hairdressers are trapped in a cycle of overwork, low boundaries, and…
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Behind the Glam With @katecutmyhair: Corporate Abuse, Non-Competes & Hair Industry Secrets
This episode pulls back the curtain on the hair industry’s biggest lie—that working for a major brand, doing Fashion Week, and chasing influencer fame is the ultimate dream. It’s not. We sit down with a veteran stylist who left behind the corporate beauty world after years of travel, burnout…
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Ted Gibson & Jason Backe: How Beauty, Science & Wellness Empire Are Rewriting the Hair Industry
What happens when two of the most respected names in beauty—Ted Gibson and Jason Backe—pull back the curtain on an industry built on ego, burnout, and outdated rules? In this raw, unfiltered episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we dive into the real future of the beauty industry—where wellness,...
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Toxic Salon Culture Exposed: How Stylists Get Taken Advantage Of
Think you understand 1099 vs W2 in the salon industry? Think again. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we break down a shocking real-life story from a stylist trapped in a toxic salon environment—where illegal 1099 practices, manipulation, and straight-up exploitation were the norm....
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Trauma Dumping Part 2: Hairdressers Clap Back at “There’s No Trauma” Clients
The debate is back—and it’s louder than ever. After a viral episode on trauma dumping in the salon, we dive into Part 2 with therapist insights, real client comments, and the backlash that shook the industry. Some hairdressers say it’s part of the job. Others say it’s emotional burnout disguised…
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Now Hiring : Salon Horror Stories Crazy Stylists, Red Flags & Total Chaos
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 talent feels nearly impossible in today’s salon…
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Burnout Why Hairdressers Are Quitting (And No One Talks About It)
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 work environments, low pay, client trauma…
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Sad Fishing Clients: The Craziest Salon Stories Hairdressers Hear
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 what beauty professionals deal with behind the...
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1099 Commission Scams: How Salon Owners Screw Hairdressers on Taxes
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 wondered: • Should I be paid 1099 or W-2 in a...
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Hair legend Allen Edwards: The Man Who Created the Farrah Fawcett Haircut
In this legendary episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with Allen Edwards — the celebrity hairstylist who created the iconic Farrah Fawcett haircut for Charlie’s Angels and changed hair history forever From Beverly Hills salon rivalries to cutting Marcia Clark’s hair during the OJ...
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Sliding Scale Scams & Pubic Hair Pandemonium
In this brutally honest episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we expose the dark side of the beauty industry — from predatory cosmetology school loans to sliding scale commission traps inside corporate salons. Kelly shares her real journey through $20,000 beauty school tuition, unpaid assistant...
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Foot Fetish Client From Philly + Toxic Salon Clients
In this wild episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we break down one of the craziest salon horror stories we’ve ever experienced — including the infamous foot fetish client from Philly and a toxic salon client meltdown during a real-life medical emergency. From entitled holiday clients who think...
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I Know the Owner - Is Not the Power Move You Think It Is
In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Jack break down the most exhausting clients in the salon industry — the ones who cancel last minute, abuse the front desk, try to intimidate stylists, and pull the classic line: “I know the owner.” From a returning “Daddy” client who…
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Salon Perverts get the Kids Cape
What really happens behind the chair isn’t glamorous—and it’s definitely not professional. In this episode, we break down real salon horror stories including coworkers stealing supplies, toxic behavior in high-end salons, and clients who cross boundaries in ways most people wouldn’t believe. From...
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The Dark Side of High-End Salons: Drugs, Alcohol, Secrets & Stuttering
Anya joins Jack and Jason for a no-filter episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser that hits everything from fake hair products and shady beauty education to the real reality of working behind the chair with a speech impediment. They talk stuttering in the salon, how clients and strangers react, and...
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Fire the Client : Blowouts to Blacklists and setting boundaries for toxic clients with Alejandro
What happens when clients cross the line—and expect you to stay quiet because they’re “paying”? In this episode, we break down the real reasons hairstylists fire clients and why bad behavior in the salon is no longer tolerated. From clients blasting phone calls on speaker, to entitlement, false...
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Honduran Hairdresser Elizabeth Townsend AKA Jason's Mom!
Jason sits down with his mother, Elizabeth Townsend—a Honduran immigrant and veteran hairdresser with 47 years behind the chair—to share the real, unfiltered truth about building a long-term career in the beauty industry. Elizabeth recounts immigrating from Honduras to California as a teenager,...
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The Beauty School Myth - Why "Salon Ready" is a LIE!
Beauty school didn’t fail you by accident — it failed you by design. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we break down the biggest lie sold to aspiring hairstylists: the promise that you’ll graduate “salon ready” and make six figures right out of school. Spoiler alert: you won’t. This...
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Trauma Dumping: Why Hairdressers Are Everyone’s Unpaid Therapist
Hairdressers aren’t just cutting hair anymore — we’re absorbing everyone else’s trauma, one appointment at a time. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Jack sit down with licensed therapist and salon consultant Tom Hintelmann, LCSW, to talk about the emotional side of salon…
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Congressman ShamWow? - Hookers, Hate, and Hairdressers
Jack cut his hair. Now he’s running for Congress. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we expose the real-life chaos of the ShamWow guy—racism, mugshots, hookers, infomercials, and all. Hairdressers see the truth first… and this one is unhinged. What happens when one of your most…
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No more Loyalty: Hairdressers vs. Big Brands with Jer Bear
The beauty industry has officially entered its no loyalty era — and hairdressers everywhere are DONE staying quiet. In this explosive episode, Jason and Jack sit down with TikTok creator Jer Bear to expose what’s really happening behind the scenes with SalonCentric, Cosmoprof, Ulta Beauty…
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The Shock treatment-a hairdresser prison story
This might be one of the wildest story ever told on the podcast. In this episode of “Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser,” we sit down with Yvette, a Missouri cosmetologist whose road to the salon started in a place she never expected: 120 days inside a women’s prison. From “shock treatment” bootcamp to...
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LA Hair Culture Is Broken — Here’s the Receipts
This episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser dives deep into the wild world of salon culture, viral TikTok drama, and what really happened in the Habit Salon vs. Chrissy controversy. Jason and Jack break down the lies, the contradictions, and the influencer tactics behind the most chaotic hair…
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Hair by Chrissy- TikTok Battle Royale
Welcome back to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, the comedy podcast where behind-the-chair chaos meets unfiltered truth. In this episode, Jason and Jack dive headfirst into the viral Hair by Chrissy / Habit Salon TikTok firestorm — the $4,000 extension bill, the deposit drama, the receipts, the...
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Our Complaints Speakerphone Nightmares, Dirty Feet & Hairdresser Pet Peeves
Ever wonder what really pisses off your hairdresser? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Jack unleash their funniest, pettiest, and most unbelievable salon complaints — including the client who took a speakerphone call at full volume during the shampoo, the barefoot...
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TikTok, the new Yelp? — When Clients Go Viral Instead of Tipping
Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, the no-filter comedy podcast where celebrity stylists Jason and Jack spill the tea on salon life, client chaos, and beauty industry breakdowns. This episode gets real about how TikTok has officially replaced Yelp, and why that’s a nightmare for anyone…
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Murder He Wrote
What happens when your old Beverly Hills client husband turns out to be a real-life murderer? In this chilling yet hilarious episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, hosts Jason & Jack spill the shocking story of Blake Leibel — the Hollywood writer who brutally killed his girlfriend — and how they...
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Fake it till you make it
This week on Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Jack dive into one of the wildest salon moments ever — when a guy booked two “blowouts for his daughters”... except, spoiler alert, they weren’t his daughters. 💅 What started as a routine appointment turned into a full-on WTF moment straight out...
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Demon foot bath
Ever had your day go from zero to exorcism before lunch? Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, where Beverly Hills stylists Jason Townsend and Jack spill the wildest true stories from behind the chair. In this episode, the guys face a double dose of salon chaos — a demon-possessed client named...
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You're FIRED!
In this laugh-out-loud episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, former Beverly Hills stylists Jason and Jack relive one of the most unbelievable salon stories ever — the tale of Fired Mary, a longtime client who simply refused to accept she’d been fired. From manila envelopes filled with 1990s hair...
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The Dead body
In this jaw-dropping episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Jack dive into the wildest salon story yet — when a harmless group chat spirals out of control, ending with someone posting photos of a real dead body. What begins as another day of hairstylist chaos turns into a darkly funny...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair.
Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors.
With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter.
You’ll hear:
outrageous salon horror stories
hairstylist confessions
beauty industry truths
toxic salon culture exposed
hilarious client interactions
behind-the-chair gossip
celebrity and lu
HOSTED BY
Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair. Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions,...
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