Your Day Off @Hairdustry; A Podcast about the Hair Industry!
Your Day Off @Hairdustry; A Podcast about the Hair Industry!

Your Day Off @Hairdustry; A Podcast about the Hair Industry!

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This is @Hairdustry our weekly “Your Day Off” Podcast. We are hairstylist that bring you the success stories of the Hair Industry! Look for new Episodes with killer hair peeps every week on your day off! instagram.com/hairdustry Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hairdustry/support

Recent Episodes

Stop Putting Sh*t In Your Hair — with Boone & Ben of Highland Style!
NOV 24, 2025
Stop Putting Sh*t In Your Hair — with Boone & Ben of Highland Style!
Stop Putting Sh*t In Your Hair — with Boone & Ben of Highland StyleIn this episode of Your Day Off Podcast, Corey sits down with Boone and Ben, founders of Highland Style, the clean-beauty disruptors behind the now-iconic phrase: Stop Putting Sh*t In Your Hair.What started as two friends fed up with toxic, lab-engineered formulas turned into a mission to create prestige products rooted in health, sustainability, and uncompromising performance. From ruined cookware to award-winning products now found nationwide, this story is equal parts grit, curiosity, and conviction.How frustration with toxic products sparked the Highland missionThe early apartment-stovetop era and the first Glacial Clay Pomade batchesWhy clean, earth-based ingredients outperform “chemical soup”The DM to Mad Rabbit’s Oliver Zak that shifted everythingWhy aluminum packaging is a non-negotiableThe truth about preservatives & Yuka scoresWhy natural doesn’t mean “weak,” especially behind the chairAvoiding SKU overload in a cluttered product landscapeHighland’s mission: style without compromiseWhat’s coming in 2026 (conditioner, leave-in, high-hold, and more)“We resolved to create prestige products that deliver on the promise of stylewithout compromising on health or sustainability.”Glacial Clay PomadeGlacial CreamHighland WashApply for a wholesale account at Highland.style → Wholesale tab.What We Cover:Highland’s Mission:Products Mentioned:For Pros:
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53 MIN
AI for Hairstylists: How Chrystal Graves’ LiQUiD Boosts Salon Profits
NOV 10, 2025
AI for Hairstylists: How Chrystal Graves’ LiQUiD Boosts Salon Profits
AI for Hairstylists: How Chrystal Graves’ LiQUiD Boosts Salon ProfitsSeason 8, Episode 46 — Your Day Off PodcastChrystal L. Graves — Founder & CEO of LiQUiD, the first AI-powered business assistant built for hairstylists and salon owners.A former stylist, salon owner, and educator, Chrystal created LiQUiD to help beauty professionals make more money without working more. She’s a Techstars alum, Modern Salon Top 100 honoree, and Missouri Startup Weekend winner, with over 16 years in the beauty industry. Chrystal has coached hundreds of salon owners, led innovation for major beauty brands, and now leads the charge in bringing AI to the beauty business.Can AI actually make your salon more profitable? 💡In this episode, co-host Katie May joins Corey to sit down with Chrystal Graves, the visionary behind LiQUiD — the first AI-powered business assistant for hairstylists. Chrystal shares how a single idea in a coffee shop turned into an award-winning tech startup that’s changing how stylists price, plan, and grow.From real-time pricing intelligence to automated consultations and smart decision-making, LiQUiD is redefining how salon professionals think about business — so you can create more and stress less.How Chrystal turned a 56-hour startup pitch into a funded AI companyWhy hairstylists need data-driven pricing, not emotional pricingHow AI helps you track profitability and retentionAutomating consultations and product recommendationsThe future of tech-driven growth in the beauty industry💻 Try LiQUiD for free: https://getliquid.ai📱 Follow Chrystal: https://www.instagram.com/chrystalgraves_/🌐 Learn more: https://www.getliquid.ai🎧 Your Day Off Podcast — available on all platforms🎙️ Co-Host: Katie MayGuest:Episode SummaryKey Topics & TakeawaysLinks & Resources
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Jennifer Boutwell- Healing After Trauma, Rebuilding Confidence & Finding Peace
NOV 3, 2025
Jennifer Boutwell- Healing After Trauma, Rebuilding Confidence & Finding Peace
Guest: Jennifer Boutwell — salon owner, industry leader, consultant, and author of I See You: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Strength, Confidence, and Voice after Trauma and Abuse (Gretna, LA). She spent 30 years behind the chair before stepping into full-time entrepreneurship and consulting. She’s also a proud mom to Conner & Bryson (and furbaby Cooper).From a mall salon start to owning Salon Sanity, from a Redken makeover to paying off IRS debt in a year, Jennifer opens up about rebuilding with structure, healing after loss, and writing a book to help others move from trauma to true self-worth. We dig into NLP, morning rituals, meditation, gardening, and the power of “white space” in your calendar.Origin story: Gretna roots → Foxy Lady with Grandma → Regis → owning her own salonRebrand & rebirth: why she dropped the founder’s name and created Salon Sanity — a calm space in an insane worldSummit shift: systems, accountability, and paying off debt fastHealing & the book: losing her sister Gabrielle, confronting childhood trauma, and transforming pain into purposeNLP & self-awareness: spotting blind spots, rewriting patternsPresence & surrender: rituals, nature, and saying no to misalignmentLeadership & legacy: empowering others to rediscover voice & confidenceBarnes & NobleBalboa PressMore info: jenniferjboutwell.com📲 Connect with JenniferInstagram → @jennifer_j_boutwellKey Topics & Takeaways**Links & Resources Amazon
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Ben Mollin- Deconstructed: Kill the Thing That’s Killing You
OCT 27, 2025
Ben Mollin- Deconstructed: Kill the Thing That’s Killing You
Guest: Ben F’n Mollin — celebrity hairdresser turned endurance athlete, suicide prevention specialist, and author of Deconstructed: Kill the Thing That’s Killing You.Corey sits down with longtime friend and industry legend Ben F’n Mollin for a raw, unfiltered conversation about burning down everything that was killing him — and rebuilding a life grounded in truth, grit, and miles.From Bravo’s Shear Genius to rockstar educator status, Ben lived the dream: fame, travel, and recognition. But behind it was debt, addiction, and a breaking point that almost ended his life on April 1, 2018. Instead, he chose to deconstruct everything — walking away from the salon, the brands, and the spotlight to rediscover himself through endurance sports and deep inner work.Now a punk-rock, Cali-sober, non-practicing Jew who turned survival into service, Ben shares how he became an Ironman, an ultramarathoner, and a suicide prevention speaker — pacing others on their path back to purpose.From Shear Genius to the Edge: What overnight fame feels like and why success can be just as dangerous as failure.Breaking Point: The moment Ben told his wife he planned to end his life — and how speaking up saved him.The Deconstruction Process: How he “killed” his career instead of himself and rebuilt from silence, sobriety, and stillness.Movement as Medicine: How walking became running, which became Ironman Mont-Tremblant and eventually 100+ mile ultramarathons.Mindset of a Warrior: Lessons from endurance racing that mirror survival, discipline, and recovery.From Burnout to Purpose: Why Ben now helps others confront their demons through The Ben Mollin Project and public speaking.Redemption at 50: Returning to the Sedona Canyon 125 in 2025, the race that once broke him — and finishing it in spiritual triumph.“Don’t kill yourself — kill the thing that’s killing you.”“When it gets hard, that’s when you have to create.”“Success can be just as dangerous as failure.”“Discomfort isn’t pain — it’s growth.”🌐 Website: benfnmollin.com📘 Pre-Order the Book: benmollin.systeme.io/pre-order🎤 Founder of The Ben Mollin Project — transformational events on mindset, recovery, and finding your powerIf you or someone you love is struggling, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).Episode OverviewWhat You’ll LearnQuotable MomentsConnect with Ben
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71 MIN
Garrison Neill- Shock & Awe
OCT 20, 2025
Garrison Neill- Shock & Awe
Shock & AweGuest: Garrison Neill – Neill Group (@garrisonneill)Mentioned: @seriousbusinessconfEpisode Summary:In this episode of Your Day Off Podcast, host Corey Gray sits down with Garrison Neill, Chief Marketing Officer of Neill Corporation and President of Paris Parker Salons and Spas. As part of a third-generation family business shaping the future of beauty through education, artistry, and innovation, Garrison shares how Neill Corporation continues its 78-year legacy of helping people reach their full potential through beauty.Neill Corporation’s portfolio includes Paris Parker, Parker Barber, VoMor Hair Extensions, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes, and the industry’s leading personal and business development conference — Serious Business.In this inspiring conversation, Garrison and Corey explore the story behind Neill’s multi-generational success, how Serious Business became the hair industry’s TED Talk, and why connection-based leadership is transforming how salons grow. The 2025 theme, Shock & Awe, challenges professionals to find gratitude, wonder, and presence in a world that never stops moving.Highlights:The Neill family legacy: 78 years of leadership, education, and evolutionHow Serious Business became a movement for personal and professional growth“Connection drives results” — the modern leadership philosophy reshaping salon cultureThe comeback of craft, artistry, and in-person learningThe purpose behind Shock & Awe: seeing beauty in the chaos🎧 Your Day Off Podcast – Season 8, Episode 43Available on all podcast platforms
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47 MIN