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The Cut Life Podcast

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Black hair & beauty conversations with Black Hairstylists, Black Beauty Founders, Celebrities, & Black Beauty Icons hosted by The Cut Life founder, Tahira Joy!

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Episodes

  1. Hair and Business with Kiyah Wright and Sherrell Sampson

    Hey stunners, today we are talking business with two successful entrepreneurs in the hair space. Kiyah Wright is a 2x Emmy Award Winning Hair Artist, salon owner, founder & CEO of Muze Hair, Kiyah’s celebrity clientele includes Jennifer Hudson, Laverne Cox, Ciara & more! We will be discussing...

  2. How Do Your Break Up with Your Stylist with Marcus Harvey

    Star barber Marcus Harley talks about how you break up with a stylist or client. He also dives into how working for a pastor helped him cultivate his ability to work with celebrities.

  3. High Maintenance Hair with Ashley Kashley

    We have all dealt with a high maintenance hair style. Even business mogul Ashley Kashley. Check this epiosde out as we talk about all things that can be difficult in maintaining a style!

  4. Where are all the Black TV and Film Stylists with Mychael Michelle

    We talked to master colorist, salon owner, and tv and film stylist, Mychael Michelle, about the lack of black stylists in tv and film. Also her amazing story from working the salons in Baltimore, having her own shop, and working with celebrities and on TV/film sets!

  5. Do stylists still Shampoo? With Stephen Webster

    We talk to stylist Stephen Webster about his styling process and the debate surrounding stylists asking clients to come to the shop hair already shampooed.

  6. Ep. 19 - Can Your Partner Change Their Hairstyle Without Discussion

    We are back from our pandemic break. Tahira Joy and Big Med discuss if your partner can change their hairstyle without discussing it. Also we try our new Cut it or Keep it segment!

  7. EP. 13 Jess of Vanity Lounge Hair

    Jess is a bomb Bay Area hairstylist, salon owner, and entrepreneur who's clientele includes Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors NBA champion, Stephen Curry. Ayesha's hair always looks amazing and we especially love when she rocks a middle part bob! Jess gives great hair weave tips as…

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  8. EP. 12 Kellon Deryk

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  9. EP. 11 Tamika Gibson

    On this week's episode we chat with Tamika Gibson aka The Hair Diagram about being a highly sought-after wig instructor in the beauty industry and why transitioning from stylist to educator isn't as easy as you might think. Tamika discusses Bold Hold Products for lace wigs and the importance of...

  10. Ep. 10 Angela Christine Stevens

    Angela Christine Stevens is a celebrity hairstylist, responsible for the daily looks of superstar Eve, co-host of The Talk, and author of "HAIR" a children's book dedicated to heightened self-esteem for young girls as it relates to their hair texture. We also dive into a hot topic discussion…

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  11. Ep. 9 - Derek J

    Derek J discusses his journey as a hairstylist from salon owner to being in front of the camera (Bravo TV's "Fashion Queens")and lessons he's learned in that arena, to being on set styling for BET's TALES. Derek J is also responsible for Tamar Braxton's pixie cut on the cover of UPSCALE which he...

  12. Ep. 8 - Stacey Kutz

    We talked to celebrity hairstylist & barber Stacey Kutz about how she went from cutting her brothers hair for $2 to being on the set of House Party. Stacey talks about the meticulous process of creating hair pieces for movies like "A Wrinkle in Time," and how she has 20 + years of client...

  13. Ep. 7 - Larry Sims

    We talk to Larry Sims on how his dancing background led to his career in styling some of the biggest celebrities in the game including Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and what was his reaction to THE reaction to him shaving the head of Sanaa Lathan.

  14. Ep. 6 - Johnny Wright

    On this episode we talk to Johnny Wright, stylist to First Lady Michelle Obama during all 8 years of the Obama White House administration. We discuss how he landed the gig as HOTUS (Hair Stylist of The United States), and why he decided to stop working with the First Lady after 8 years. Johnny…

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  15. Ep. 5 Ray Christopher

    We talked to celebrity stylist Ray Christopher about how he really didn't want to be a hairstylist. How a Prince video shoot was his first gig. And how his relationship with Adrienne Bailon got him his gig at The Real.

  16. Ep. 4 - Vernon Scott

    We talk to celebrity barber Vernon Scott about what it’s like working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. How it was working with Danai Gurira as she filmed Black Panther and handled her press tour. Also what happens when you cut Ursula Stephens sideburns without letting her know.

  17. Ep. 3 Tym Wallace

    We talk to celebrity stylist, Tym Wallace, on how his faith got him into the industry, what it’s like having Taraji P. Henson as his #1 client, and how do stylists really feel when they see their client on Instagram using someone else?

  18. Ep. 2 - Kiyah Wright

    Tahira Joy chats with Emmy Award Winning Celebrity Stylist, Kiyah Wright, about her career journey as a stylist, including the iconic look she created for Faith Evans, snagging an Emmy with Tyra Banks, launching her Muze hair line & more!

  19. Ep. 1 - Ursula Stephen

    Tahira Joy talks to Ursula Stephen about her journey as a celebrity stylist, salon owner, and brand ambassador. Ursula breaks down the difference between styling in salons and styling for editorial shoots/red carpet, and details why the term "work-life balance" isn't her approach when it comes to...

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Black hair & beauty conversations with Black Hairstylists, Black Beauty Founders, Celebrities, & Black Beauty Icons hosted by The Cut Life founder, Tahira Joy!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Cut Life Podcast have?

The Cut Life Podcast has 24 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 8, 2022.

What is The Cut Life Podcast about?

Black hair & beauty conversations with Black Hairstylists, Black Beauty Founders, Celebrities, & Black Beauty Icons hosted by The Cut Life founder, Tahira Joy!

How often does The Cut Life Podcast release new episodes?

The Cut Life Podcast is no longer publishing; its last episode was April 8, 2022.

Who hosts The Cut Life Podcast?

The Cut Life Podcast is created and hosted by The Cut Life Podcast.
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