The Bridal Hair Club Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for bridal hairstylists. Hosted by Kira McClenaghan aka @parla.hair, we cover hair techniques, pricing, boundaries, client experience, and all the business stuff nobody taught us in beauty school. If you’re ready to raise your rates, attract dream brides, and stop doing this alone, start the car and let’s grow your bridal biz together.
26. How to Stop Taking Bridal Preview Feedback Personally (And What to Do Instead)
You just finished a bridal preview, your bride seemed SO happy, and you're feeling pretty good about yourself. Until a few days later, an email lands in your inbox with a list of things she'd like to change. Cue the immediate spiral. 🙃
Sound familiar? Because SAME.
In this week's episode of The Bridal Hair Club Podcast, we're talking about something every bridal hairstylist experiences (yes, even the ones who've been doing this for years!): receiving feedback after a bridal preview.
I'm sharing why feedback doesn't automatically mean you've done something wrong, how your technical skills directly impact your confidence in handling those conversations, and why better consultations can help you receive LESS feedback in the first place.
Plus, I'm walking you through 5 practical tips for responding to feedback professionally, when a second preview makes sense (and whether you should charge for it!), and how to recognize when your bride's hair type, haircut, or density might be what's standing between her and her inspiration photo.
Because being a great bridal hairstylist doesn't mean getting everything perfect on the first try. It's about knowing how to listen, troubleshoot, and confidently guide your clients toward the best possible result.
PLUS: I'm sharing a little sneak peek at my upcoming Hair Extension Rentals Masterclass on November 23rd!
Let's get into it! 🤎
16 Oct 2026
25. You're Not Stuck. You're Overthinking It.
Ever spend HOURS researching something for your business, only to end up more confused than when you started? 🙋🏼♀️
After a full day of coaching calls inside The Bridal Hair Club, I noticed a common theme: so many talented artists are getting stuck in analysis paralysis.
Whether it's raising your prices, choosing a CRM, updating your website, or introducing a new service, the fear of making the wrong decision can stop you from making ANY decision.
In this episode, we're talking about why overthinking is holding your bridal business back, the hidden cost of doing nothing, and five practical ways to finally start moving forward.
PLUS, I'm sharing a sneak peek at my upcoming November 23rd live Hair Extension Rentals class, where I'll walk you through everything you need to confidently introduce this additional revenue stream into your business!
Follow @thebridalhairclub (https://www.instagram.com/thebridalhairclub/) on Instagram for more details coming next week.
Because here's the thing: Your business doesn't need another six months of overthinking. It needs you to start. 🤍
Join The Bridal Hair Club: www.thebridalhairclub.com (https://www.thebridalhairclub.com/the-bridal-hair-club)
9 Oct 2026
24. How to Land Brand Deals as a Hair + Makeup Artist
Want to work with brands but have no idea how they actually find creators — or what makes them choose one person over another?
In this episode, I’m getting the inside scoop from my sister, Hannah McClenaghan, a Digital Account Associate at Talk Shop (https://www.talkshopmedia.com/?campaignid=22189992439&adgroupid=174879788072&adid=816041087916&utm_term=talk%20shop%20media&utm_campaign=CAN-WK-Search-Brand&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=8756333268&hsa_cam=22189992439&hsa_grp=174879788072&hsa_ad=816041087916&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-933340144761&hsa_kw=talk%20shop%20media&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22189992439&gbraid=0AAAAACw-m8-hhGfCwCDZajwWtFzVZJ3kP&gclid=CjwKCAjw25fWBhAVEiwAMopNjuX6WOmJpuo0NEp6eRNzgoNb5ShDNm2-KkOK8bn1XPHTwHSfdaYA9hoCgxoQAvD_BwE), an integrated communications agency that works with brands to bring campaigns to life.
Hannah is one of the people actually searching for, vetting and communicating with creators for brand campaigns, so I asked her allllll the questions we’re usually wondering from the other side.
We’re talking about:
• How brands + agencies actually find creators
• What they look at when they land on your Instagram or TikTok
• Why making yourself searchable matters
• Whether follower count matters as much as you think
• Engagement, niche, location + content quality
• What can make a brand immediately say yes — or no
• Media kits, cold pitching + what information brands actually want
• How much creators can get paid for brand partnerships
• Exclusivity, usage rights + negotiating your rates
• Why being easy and professional to work with can lead to MORE opportunities
• How bridal hair + makeup artists can use their expertise to stand out from traditional creators
And maybe the biggest takeaway? You don’t need to completely reinvent your content or become a full-time influencer to start opening the door to brand partnerships.
As bridal hair and makeup artists, we already have something incredibly valuable: expertise, authority and an audience that trusts our recommendations. This episode is about learning how to turn that into another potential income stream — while still creating content that actually feels like YOU.
If brand deals have been on your 2027 vision board, this one’s for you!
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