Volume Up by The Tease
by The Tease Media
Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen.Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.
Episodes
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Fashion Week Is Getting Weird Again… And We’re Here for It with Gabriel de Fries
Interview with Gabriel de Fries Gabriel de Fries is a Paris-based international hairstylist working across runway shows, fashion editorials, and campaigns. Born in San Salvador and raised in Zurich, he trained as a hairdresser before moving into international fashion. His work has appeared in...
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The Beauty Industry Isn't As Inclusive As You Think with Tracy Ramos
Interview with Tracy Ramos Tracy Ramos is the Director of Community & Brand Partnerships at Sola Salons and a former independent hairstylist. Her work focuses on education, access, and business support for beauty and wellness professionals. Growing up in her mother’s salon, she saw how her…
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The Beauty Industry Said It Was Impossible. Rizos Curls Did It Anyway. With Julissa Prado
Sponsored by milk_shake X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/milkshakehairpro/ https://milkshakehairpro.com/ https://thetease.shop/ Interview with Julissa Prado Julissa Prado is the founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, a Latina-owned haircare brand she launched with her brother, Tony Prado, in...
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What Were You Taught to Accept in the Salon That You Refuse to Pass On? Kelly Ehlers on Why Nice Girls Win
Nice Girls Win: Boundaries, Self Worth, and Success Behind the Chair with Kelly Ehlers You can care deeply about your clients and still say no. You can love your work and want to earn more. And you can build a successful career without becoming a salon owner. In this special episode of Volume Up…
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It's Time to Fix the Barber Industry's Hiring Problem with Drew Le
Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro & Milk_Shake Interview with What if finding your next barber or your next chair could be easier? Kelly Ehlers sits down with Drew Lee, founder of Barber Recruit and owner of Original Sharp Barbershop and Shave Parlor in New Jersey, to explore a more connected,...
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You Know How to Do Hair But Do You Know the Why? with Brandon Bal-Lance
Interview with Brandon Bal-Lance Brandon Bal-Lance is the Owner and Creative Director of Bal-Lance Salon & Academy in Saratoga, California, as well as an award-winning hairstylist, professional educator, and editorial artist. His career spans color, cutting, styling, hair health, education, and...
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Is This Cult Haircare Brand Still Fighting to Break Through? with Dina Rosenbloom
Interview with Dina Rosenbloom Dina Rosenbloom is a C-Suite Executive and beauty industry veteran that joined Hairstory in June 2023 and quickly became CEO. Before this, she served as Senior Vice President at Creed Fragrances North America for 11 years and prior roles include leadership marketing...
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Why Ceremonia Refuses to Follow Beauty’s Playbook With Babba Rivera
Sponsored by OLAPLEX X Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://olaplex.com/ Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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Stop Being Busy, Start Building At From Chair to Boss with Mireya Villarreal
Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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Why We Treat Aging Skin but Ignore Aging Hair with Allison Conrad
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The Leadership Mistakes That Nearly Destroyed Her Salon with Jenna Bowden
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The Future of Beauty Isn't Perfect, It's Authentic with Mara Roszak
Sponsored by Davines X Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://davinespro.com/en/us/blog/meet-5-new-essentials-tested-and-loved-by-our-davines-professional-community Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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Nutrafol's Rooted In: The Future with Carole Protat
Nutrafol's Rooted In series brought to you by The Tease nutrafol.com/stylists Hosted By Johnnell Theresa Nidoh Beauty runs deep in her roots—literally. Johnnell grew up in her mother’s salon, where the sound of dryers and hairspray sparked her passion for the professional hair industry. From...
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Hairstylists Are Leaving Millions on the Table with Terra Harvell
Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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Nutrafol's Rooted In: The Revenue with Dana Funk and Casey Gilley
Nutrafol's Rooted In series brought to you by The Tease nutrafol.com/stylists Hosted By Johnnell Theresa Nidoh Beauty runs deep in her roots—literally. Johnnell grew up in her mother’s salon, where the sound of dryers and hairspray sparked her passion for the professional hair industry. From...
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The Haircare Industry Has A Science Problem with Nathan Puksta and Amber Maynard
Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/ Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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Nutrafol's Rooted In: The Science with Karen Gordon
Nutrafol's Rooted In series brought to you by The Tease nutrafol.com/stylists Hosted By Johnnell Theresa Nidoh Beauty runs deep in her roots—literally. Johnnell grew up in her mother’s salon, where the sound of dryers and hairspray sparked her passion for the professional hair industry. From...
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Behind Aveda's Biggest Innovation with Antoinette Beenders
Sponsored by Aveda https://www.aveda.com/product/17768/146049/styling/style-prep/one-for-all-leave-in-elixir?size= Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/ Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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Nutrafol's Rooted In: The Consultation with Scott Buchanan and Nicole Honl
Nutrafol's Rooted In series brought to you by The Tease nutrafol.com/stylists Hosted By Johnnell Theresa Nidoh Beauty runs deep in her roots—literally. Johnnell grew up in her mother’s salon, where the sound of dryers and hairspray sparked her passion for the professional hair industry. From...
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K18 Is Betting on Hair Longevity Instead of Repair with Suveen Sahib and Kathy Lewis
Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/ Sponsored by Nice Girls Win...
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The Client Loyalty Formula with Lauren Paglionico
Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/ Interview with Lauren Paglionico Lauren Paglionico is one of the most prominent hair color specialists in New York City, bringing unprecedented artistry to her work as a top beauty expert with a deep dedication to the needs of her clients. With...
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What They Don't Tell You About Becoming an Influencer with Lauren Luke
Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/ Sponsored by milk_shake X Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://us.milkshakehair.com/collections/everlasting-bonds-collection Interview with Lauren Luke Lauren Luke (Panacea81) is a beauty creator...
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The Beauty Industry Has a Copy-Paste Problem with Jerrod Roberts
Interview with Jerrod Roberts Jerrod Roberts is a celebrity hair stylist and men’s groomer of 20+ years, specializing in women’s and men’s hair cutting and styling. His work can be found on red carpets and in publications such as Vogue, GQ, Interview, ELLE, Hunger, and more, working with a-list...
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The Biggest Lie the Haircare Industry Ever Sold with Dave Richmond
Interview with Dave Richmond Dave Richmond is an inventor, entrepreneur, and beauty industry innovator with more than 25 years of experience shaping the future of haircare. As a co-inventor of InStyler and the holder of more than 100 patents in the hair tool space, Dave has built a career around...
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The Real Reason Stylists Quit (It's Not Lack of Talent) with Katie Brenner
Sponsored by Denman X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/denmanpro/ Interview with Katie Brenner Katie Brenner is a 20-year globally recognized stylist blending together technical mastery and modern artistry in the haircare space, and I’d love to see if you’d be interested in interviewing...
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Why Most Beauty Founders Ignore the One Person They Should Be Listening To With Annabel Hay
Interview with Annabel Hay Annabel Hay is the Founder and CEO of CLUTCH Glue. After a flimsy piece of fashion tape caused her most embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at a nightclub back in 2017, Annabel dedicated the next four years of her life inventing and globally patenting the world’s first…
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The Curly Hair Conversation the Industry Avoided for Years with Dusty Schlabach
Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=ultimate%20color https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-045322.html# https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-045043.html Interview with Dusty...
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The Truth About Scalp Health Most Stylists Still Miss: Meet Zenergy with Jared Reynolds
Sponsored by Zenagen https://www.instagram.com/zenagenhair/ https://pro.zenagen.com/ Interview with Jared Reynolds Jared Reynolds is a biochemist, molecular biologist, and founder of Zenagen, a professional scalp-focused haircare brand trusted in more than 30,000 salons worldwide. Driven by a...
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Beauty at Full Throttle: Racing Beyond the Boys Club with Shay Hoelscher
Sponsored by Blacklight Blonde Science https://blacklightblondescience.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor-mQtvOkVGYeXl48cyxurkTC5BGf6qtzG4M2oPNamFy4DdseW7 Interview with Shay Hoelscher Shay Hoelscher, a 37-year veteran of the Professional Beauty Industry, has built an impressive career in senior leadership...
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Naeemah Lafond Didn’t Build Just Another Hair Show
Interview with Naeemah Lafond Naeemah Lafond is a New York City-based editorial hair stylist. Born in Brooklyn and of Haitian background, she is recognized internationally for creating iconic statement looks for fashion runways, global ad campaigns, and editorial stories. LaFond is most known for...
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The Most Expensive Lesson I Ever Learned in the Beauty Industry with Shelley Hancock
Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/smoothfiller https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex Interview with Shelley Hancock Shelley Hancock is a 37-year veteran in the esthetic industry and has been supporting thousands of...
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How Hairstylists Can Make Money Beyond the Chair with Barry Shaich
Interview with Barry Shaich Barry Shaich is a driven, hands-on leader who builds brands and motivates teams to outperform. He has led sales and marketing for powerhouse names like American Crew, KMS, and Graham Webb. Barry founded Woody’s Quality Grooming and grew it from concept to acquisition.…
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PRINTED OUTLOUD V2: A Fresh Vision For Men's Grooming and the Pros Who Shape It.
Hey salon pros, it’s Sally, the podcast production intern of thetease.com and Volume Up by the Tease. Welcome back to PRINTED: Outloud V2 — your weekly pod featuring stories that are redefining beauty, straight from the pages of our salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already got PRINTED delivered,...
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Prevention Is Power: Guiding the Next Generation of Skincare with Dr. Angela Casey
Sponsored by Arachne https://www.instagram.com/arachne_hairtools/ https://www.arachne.com/ https://www.arachne.com/products/catch-a-case-stackable-storage-case-in-cloudstone Interview with Dr. Angela Casey Dr. Angela Sanfilippo Casey is a double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer…
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The Industry Lied: What It Really Takes to Make It in Beauty with Sarai Martinez
Sponsored by Alter Ego Italy X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/alteregoitalynorthamerica/ https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex Interview with Sarai Martinez...
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Rumor Has It...... KEVIN.MURPHY Edition with Sarah Lund and Rocky Rumpel
Sponsored by KEVIN.MURPHY https://www.instagram.com/kevin.murphy/ https://www.instagram.com/kevin.murphy.education/ https://kevinmurphy.com.au/us/en/pro/ Sponsored by Arachne https://www.arachne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/arachne_hairtools/...
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PRINTED OUTLOUD v2: Dissecting Sephora and Stealing Their Sales Strategy: What Salons Can Learn from Beauty Giants
Hey salon pros, it’s Sally, the podcast production intern of thetease.com and VOlume up by the tease. Welcome back to PRINTED: Outloud V2 — your weekly pod featuring stories that are redefining beauty, straight from the pages of our salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already got PRINTED delivered,...
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Students Run the Future And Denman Is Ready To Keep Up with Tyler Kelbert
Sponsored by Denman Professional https://www.instagram.com/denmanpro/ https://www.instagram.com/denmanbrush/ https://denmanbrushus.com/pages/professionals Sponsored by Function of Vex https://f-vex.com/ Interview with Tyler Kelbert Tyler Kelbert is a multi-award-winning hairstylist with 13 years…
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The Real Reason Nail Techs Are Undervalued (And How This Brand Is Changing It) with Nicole Tran and Michael Lam
Sponsored by Function of Vex https://f-vex.com/ Interview with Nicole Tran and Michael Lam NICOLE TRAN — Creative Director & Co-Founder Nicole Tran started as a self-taught nail artist studying Korean and Japanese artists on loop, chasing a feeling the industry hadn't given her yet. She earned…
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Clean Beauty Is The Next Gold Rush And Stylists Are First In Line with Jeffery Orrell
Sponsored by Wella Professional https://us.wella.professionalstore.com/en-US/search?text=blondorplex Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro x Rule Breaker Awards (Davines and Denman) https://davinespro.com/en/us https://denmanbrushus.com/pages/professionals...
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Shape Your World - Sebastian Student Competition: Finishing Touches with Marylle Koken
Sponsored by the Sebastian Student Competition in partnership with Wella Education https://wellaed.com/competitions https://www.instagram.com/wellaeducation/ Interview with Marylle Koken Born and raised in Holland and then schooled in France, Marylle Koken was only 19 when she came to Los…
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PRINTED OUTLOUD v2: Be Full of Yourself: How Confidence Becomes Your Real Power Suit
Hey salon pros, it’s Sally, the podcast production intern of thetease.com and Volume Up by the tease. Welcome back to PRINTED: Outloud V2 — your weekly pod featuring stories that are redefining beauty, straight from the pages of our salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already got PRINTED delivered,...
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PRINTED OUTLOUD v2: The 2026 Sebastian Student Competition Launched This February, Empowering the Next Generation of Hair Artists
Hey salon pros, it’s Sally, the podcast production intern of thetease.com and VOlume up by the tease. Welcome back to PRINTED: Outloud V2 — your weekly pod featuring stories that are redefining beauty, straight from the pages of our salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already got PRINTED delivered,...
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Tools Don’t Make Great Hair, Great Stylists Do with Nick Arrojo
Sponsored by Wella Professional wella.professionalstore.com Sponsored by Covet Labs by Covet and Mane covetlabs.shop Interview with Nick Arrojo With over thirty years in the industry, Nick Arrojo is a modern icon of hairdressing. He’s known worldwide for his pioneering razor-cutting technique—a...
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PRINTED OUTLOUD V2: Sola Salons Is Redefining Independent Beauty, One Space at a Time
Hey salon pros, it’s Sally, the podcast production intern of thetease.com and VOlume up by the tease. Welcome back to PRINTED: Outloud V2 — your weekly pod featuring stories that are redefining beauty, straight from the pages of our salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already got PRINTED delivered,...
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Shape Your World - Sebastian Student Competition: Perfecting The Shot with Anthony Cole
Sponsored by the Sebastian Student Competition in partnership with Wella Education https://wellaed.com/competitions https://www.instagram.com/wellaeducation/ Interview with Anthony Cole Anthony Cole is the newest Global Ambassador for Sebastian Professional! An artist with a rich history of...
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Why Your Salon Should Care About What Goes Down the Drain with Davines North America Color Ambassador Jill Buck
Sponsored by Davines https://www.instagram.com/davinespro/ https://www.instagram.com/davinesnorthamerica/ https://us.davines.com/ Sponsored by Top of The Crop X The Tease https://thetease.shop/pages/the-fresh-crop https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box...
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Shape Your World - Sebastian Student Competition: Kickstart Your Entry with Omar Antonio
Sponsored by the Sebastian Student Competition in partnership with Wella Education https://wellaed.com/competitions https://www.instagram.com/wellaeducation/ Interview with Omar Antonio Sebastian International artist Omar Antonio has been a Sebastian educator and platform artist for 19 years!! A...
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The Truth About Hair Education No One Told You In Cosmetology School with Jessee Skittrall and Xavier Polo
Interview with Jessee Skittrall and Xavier Polo Jessee Skittrall is the Executive Director of the Board Certified Hair Colorists (BCH) and Founder of Synergy Apprenticeship Systems / Atarashii Apprentice Program. With decades of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner, he works to elevate...
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Stop Waiting To Feel Ready, It’s Time To Bet On Yourself with Claudia Patino
Sponsored by Davines https://davinespro.com/en/us Sponsored by Wella Professional Koleston Perfect https://www.cosmoprofbeauty.com/USA-M-813107.html Interview with Claudia Patino Claudia Patino is a recent beauty school graduate from Ogle School. She has a deep passion for all things beauty.…
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About this show
Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen.Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.
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