Hairbrained Conversations

Hairbrained Conversations


Latest Episodes

Episode # 331: Ashley Mooney CEO of ARETÉ
December 04, 2024

In this episode of Hb Conversations, Gerard Scarpaci sits down with Ashley Mooney to discuss Areté, a groundbreaking beauty brand focused on sustainability and innovation for hair professionals. Ashle

Episode #330: Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos), Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artistic Team
November 06, 2024

At age 29, Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos) shifted gears into hairdressing. His years in the food service industry served him wellas did his touch of theatrical flair. Now Carlos is one of the indust

Episode #329: Stef Fox and Jen Baudier, Co-founders of @mymatchable
October 20, 2024

Connections build opportunities, and no other industry proves that point more than the hairdressing industry. In this episode, were joined by @stef_fox and @jenbaudier, co-founders of Talent Match (@

Episode #328: Ian Mayer-Marszalek, @schwarzkopfusa Senior National Trainer
October 13, 2024

In this episode, we chat with Ian Mayer-Marszalek @ianhairspray, Senior National Trainer for Schwarzkopf Professional, about his journey from hairdresser to educator. Ian shares insights on career pat

Episode #327, Ben White (@benmichahwhite), Fancy Hairdresser
September 15, 2024

A quick glance at Ben Whites Instagram bio (@benmichahwhite) reveals his unique perspective. From his tongue-out profile pic to identifying his business as a Grocery Store, you can immediately sense

Episode #326: Brittany Byrd, Owner of Blondify Studio
August 28, 2024

In this episode, Brittany Bird @blondebybritt, owner of @blondifystudio, discusses the growing trend of clients taking to social media to criticize their hairdresserswhether justified or not. Brittan

Episode #325: Stephen Moody, JPMS Artistic Director
August 18, 2024

With decades of experience in the hair industry, Stephen Moody, Artistic Director of Paul Mitchell, is a celebrated educator and innovator. Stephens recent wins at the North American Hairstyling Awar

Episode #324 Amanda & Jamie Rourke Owners of Ro Style House
July 27, 2024

After 10 + years of salon ownership with all it's ups and downs Amanda and Jamie decided to build a "home " salon on their property in Florida. We discuss the process from all angles and what the outc

Episode #323: Fred Helou, Vagaro Founder and CEO
July 06, 2024

Sometimes hardships break a person; other times, they make a person. Such is the case with Fady "Fred" Helou (@fredhelou), whose difficult origin story propelled him to create the billion-dollar compa

Episode #322: Ashlee Norman, @schwarzkopfusa Artistic Team Member and @k18hair Ambassador
May 12, 2024

This Mother's Day, we're giving it up to @ashleenormanhair, who juggles motherhood along with her roles at Schwarzkopf and K18. Of course Ashlee's family (her husband in particular) is central to her