Trendy with Kim Allison

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today we are tackling the massive debate over hairstylist prices and why seeing a hairdresser succeed triggers so many people. I am breaking down the true cost of doing business behind the chair, from expensive hair education to hidden salon expenses, and why everyone needs to stop counting other people's money.Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and please rate and review wherever you stream! — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome back to the life's lessons folder, Trendy Tribe! Today I am following up on my chat with Cris Coleman and unpacking the recent Alfredo Lewis drama to ask if our industry can actually handle nuance. I am admitting that maybe I was wrong about why hairdressers get so defensive, and sharing why it is perfectly okay to disagree without making someone the villain. Make sure to hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream! — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! Today I have an amazing guest with me, Cris Coleman, who is dropping some serious knowledge on us. Cris literally grew up in a family salon and is now the powerhouse behind Dolce Salon in Austin, Texas.We are getting real about the realities of salon ownership and how to navigate the modern hair industry. Cris shares her incredibly innovative approach to running a salon business, focusing heavily on hair education and building a rock-solid salon culture. We talk about the shift toward independent stylists, how social media is changing the game, and why building real client trust is the ultimate key to your salon success. If you are craving true community in this industry, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear.Grab your notebooks and let's get into it! Please hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream. — Kim✨ Cris Coleman – Master Stylist, Colorist, Makeup Artist, Educator & Owner of Dolce SalonBased in Austin, TXIG: @dolcesalonaustinWebsite: https://www.dolceaustin.com🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.TIME STAMPS:00:00 - Intro & Meet Cris Coleman01:48 - Growing Up in a Family Salon04:55 - Beauty School & Building a Career09:59 - The Reality of Surviving 19 Years as a Salon Owner14:54 - The Dolce Salon Model: Building Real Community20:11 - Social Media's True Impact on the Hair Industry25:02 - Can the Hair Industry Actually Handle Nuance?29:55 - Navigating Unrealistic Client Expectations40:08 - Why Trust & Integrity Are Everything Behind the Chair44:55 - Stop Picking Teams: The Push for Industry Unity49:56 - Rapid Fire Questions & Final Advice for Stylists

Welcome back to the yellow folder for some salon stories, Trendy Tribe! The temperature in the hairdressing streets is hot right now as we dive straight into the latest online salon drama. Today I am asking: can the hair industry actually handle nuance? We explore what community truly means for your salon business, why hairstylists feel forced to pick sides, and why sitting in the gray area is completely okay. Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream! — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome back to the blue folder for a life's lessons episode, you guys! Today we are talking about the ultimate battle between your intuition and your fear. Have you ever known something was a bad idea before it even happened? I am opening up about a time I completely ignored my gut behind the chair and the costly lesson it taught me.Trust yourself enough to make the right decision! Please hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review on your favorite streaming app. — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome back to the blue folder for a life's lessons episode, you guys! Today we are getting real about what happens when your biggest dreams finally come true. Does reaching the top actually erase your insecurities? I am opening up about my own journey to becoming a salon owner, the unexpected realities of success, and how your relationships shift along the way. Plus, I am teasing a powerhouse guest coming this Wednesday! Like and subscribe! — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome to the life's lessons folder, you guys! Today we are wrapping up our conversation on choosing money over integrity, and I am explaining exactly why losing money can actually be the best investment you ever make.We are getting real about pride, ego, and how a bad attitude will drive your clients right out the door. I am even putting myself on the hot seat with a personal story that proves why it is time for a serious self analysis. What are you holding onto that is costing you more than it is worth?Grab your journal and join me for this one! Please hit that subscribe button and leave a review. I love learning and growing with you all. — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.

Let's just be real for a second, you guys—does financial pressure change your integrity? Today, we are diving deep into the money mindset folder to talk about why some money just isn't worth keeping.We all love a quick payday, but what happens when you fumble a service and your ego gets in the way? I’m calling myself out and sharing my own recent "fumbles of the century" to show you exactly why your reputation is your true currency. Make sure to hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and let's get into it! — Kim🛍️ Shop Virtue Labs through my link:https://www.virtuelabs.com/en/stylist/Kim-Allison✅ Subscribe for more conversations with the voices reshaping the beauty industry.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Not All Money Is Good Money4:19 - The $300 vs. $15,000 Ego Check6:42 - Storytime: Why I Comped a 5-Hour Service