The Salon Scoop podcast educates, entertains and inspires salon professionals to find happiness and success in this beautiful industry. We shop talk all things salon with some of the most influential people in the industry to bring you real life stories, debates, entertainment, and best practices to help you live your best life. Whether you’re new to the industry, looking to make a leap to owning your first salon, a salon owner planning for retirement, looking for opportunities to be a platform artist or educator, or anywhere in between, this podcast is for you.
The Salon Scoop
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The Salon Scoop podcast educates, entertains and inspires salon professionals to find happiness and success in this beautiful industry. We shop talk all things salon with some of the most influential people in the industry to bring you real life stories, debates, entertainment, and best practices to help you live your best life. Whether you’re new to the industry, looking to make a leap to owning your first salon, a salon owner planning for retirement, looking for opportunities to be a platform artist or educator, or anywhere in between, this podcast is for you.
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June 1, 2026
What Really Goes Into a Stage Show: The World-Class Hairstylists Share the Untold Prep
<p>Most people see the final moment on stage — theperfect lighting, the flawless model, the polished demonstration that makes itall look effortless. </p><p><br></p><p>The truth? Performing on a stage like the upcoming RedkenSymposium in Las Vegas isn't just about being a great stylist — it's about being a great communicator, educator, planner, and artist all at once. And the prep process for that kind of stage is something only a handful of professionals in the world truly understand.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Salon Scoop, we sit down with 9 of theworld's top hairstylists — all set to take the stage at the highly anticipated Symposium in Las Vegas this June 2026 — for an honest, behind-the-curtain look at what really goes into preparing for a show of this caliber. They share theunexpected challenges, the creative decisions, the small habits, and the unseen work that shapes every moment audiences will experience live on stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're planning to attend the Symposium, dreaming of being on a stage like it one day, or simply curious about what it takes to perform at the highest level of the industry — this is the kind of insider conversation you won't hear anywhere else.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the magic doesn't start on the stage. It starts longbefore the lights go on!</p><p><br></p><p>🎙 <strong>Meet our incredible guests who are all mainstage performers at this year’s Symposium — give them a follow!</strong></p><p>● Matt Swinney —<a href="https://instagram.com/matt.swinney"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/matt.swinney">@matt.swinney</a></p><p>● Adina Doss —<a href="https://instagram.com/adina_doss"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/adina_doss">@mastery_adinadoss</a></p><p>● Blake Reed Evans —<a href="https://instagram.com/blakereedevans"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/blakereedevans">@blakereedevans</a></p><p>● Tasha Parker —<a href="https://instagram.com/tashaparkerhair"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/tashaparkerhair">@tashaparkerhair</a></p><p>● Jamal Edmonds —<a href="https://instagram.com/lamajbackwadrs"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/lamajbackwadrs">@lamajbackwards</a></p><p>● Leysa Carillo —<a href="https://instagram.com/leysahairandmakeup"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/leysahairandmakeup">@leysahairandmakeup</a></p><p>● Marco Arena —<a href="https://instagram.com/marco__arena"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/marco__arena">@marco__arena</a></p><p>● Lindsey Olson —<a href="https://instagram.com/lindsey.marie.olson"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/lindsey.marie.olson">@lindsey.marie.olson</a></p><p><br></p><p>For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.s</p><p>This podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:</strong></p><p>Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: <a href="https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy">https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Email info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!</p><p><br></p><p>If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.</p>
May 25, 2026
What It Really Takes to Build a Decades-Long Career in the Salon Industry — with Sonya Dove
<p>Most salon professionals dream of building a long, meaningful career in the beauty industry…but few ever do. The pace is intense, trends shift constantly, and even the most talented professionals can lose their passion somewhere along the way. So what does it actually take to stay inspired, stay relevant, and keep evolving — for decades? </p><p><br></p><p>The truth? It's not about a single big moment, the right mentor, or being the most talented person in the room. It's about how you grow, how you teach, how you keep your curiosity alive — and how you continue to push yourself long after the early excitement has worn off. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Salon Scoop, we sit down with global beauty icon Sonya Dove (@thesonyadove) — Wella Professionals Global Creative Ambassador of 40+ years, Creative Director of Intercoiffure North America, 2026 NAHA Educator of the Year nominee, and one of the most respected educators in the industry. Sonya has shaped careers, trends, and an entire generation of stylists, and in this conversation, she shares the lessons, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes wisdom that have kept her at the top of her craft for decades. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you'll learn: </p><ul><li>The mindset shifts that have allowed Sonya to stay inspired and relevant for over 40 years </li><li>What it really means to "find your own voice" — and why so many struggle to do it </li><li>Why comparison and confidence issues hold so many stylists back (and how to move past them) </li><li>The lessons Sonya learned the hard way that every salon professional can benefit from </li><li>What separates stylists who grow quickly from those who stay stuck </li><li>What's exciting (and concerning) about the future of the salon industry </li><li>The one piece of advice Sonya would give her younger self — and every salon professional building a career today </li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a long-lasting, meaningful career in this industry, this conversation is the kind of mentorship most salon professionals only dream of having access to. </p><p><br></p><p>Because when salon professionals grow, the entire industry rises! 🎙 Follow Sonya: Instagram @thesonyadove | Website sonyadove.com </p><p>For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.s</p><p>This podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.</p><p><strong>More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:</strong></p><p>Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: <a href="https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy">https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy</a></p><p>Email info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!</p><p>If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.</p>
May 18, 2026
Why Your Salon Before-and-After Photos Aren't Booking Clients (And How to Fix It)
<p>Most salon professionals post before-and-after photos hoping they'll bring in new clients…but they don’t.</p><p>The problem? Most salon before-and-after photos prove the work is good — but they don't properly showcase the transformation. And in a feed full of stylists posting the same kind of content, "good" isn't enough to stop a scroll, earn a save, or trigger a DM.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of The Salon Scoop, we're breaking down exactly why most salon before-and-after photos fall flat, and the simple lighting, framing, and caption shifts that turn them into your highest-converting Instagram content.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>- The important psychology behind before-and-after photos</p><p>- The lighting setup that's responsible for 80% of a photo's impact (and how to recreate it for free)</p><p>- The exact framing formula we use with salon clients to make every transformation pop</p><p>- The 5 most common mistakes killing your before-and-after posts — and how to fix them this week</p><p>- How to write captions that turn passive viewers into DMs and bookings</p><p> </p><p>If you want your salon's transformations to start working as hard as your styling does, this episode will show you how to build a simple system that turns every appointment into scroll-stopping content that converts.</p><p>Because great hair deserves great photos — and great photos build great business!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.s</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.</p><p><strong>More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:</strong></p><p>Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: <a href="https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy">https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Email info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!</p><p>If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.</p>
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