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 chemistry,” and how services and trends evolved from perm-heavy days to today’s anything-goes styling. We get candid about TikTok myths vs. professional advice, why scalp health matters more than you think, and the extensions/keratin treatments that truly change clients’ lives (including which extension methods he trusts most). Domenic also reflects on running a modern salon, spending 75% of his time with clients, and the community that carried him through health scares and life’s biggest moments. It’s equal parts craft, business, and heart—told by someone who’s seen it all and still loves the work.
Sponsored by Preempt & Prevention – Great Hair Begins with a Great Chair.
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