Episodes
86
Latest episode
Jun 2026
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EN-CA
AND WE'RE BACK! It’s no secret Hairstylists have the best job in the world. The ability to make connections with different people, make people feel beautiful, and transform others lives. But sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves, set aside time to work on our business not just in it, and take a moment to appreciate the amazing industry we get to be apart of every single day. My name is Samantha Lacoste and I am a hairstylist, salon owner & educator and I’m so excited that you are here to stay inspired and grow from some amazing people in our industry and I’ll let you in on a secret, you might just find out that you are not alone! We are all all human and have so much more to learn in this thing called life. Welcome to The Secret Life of a Hairstylist.
Dive into this exciting episode with myself and Social media queen, salon owner and educator, Alice Muraru!If you follow her on social media, you know she likes you to "get in her brain" and that's exactly what we're doing.We're covering social media, organization, growing your clientele, waking up at 5am and so much more. Leave a comment to let us know what you think!Links:Alices IG
I can't believe I had the ICONIC Adrienne Dara on the podcast and you know I had some questions for this one!Take a listen to find out how she keeps it real, and a little weird, consistent and ultimately killing it in the education realm. We had so much fun with this conversation, so take a listen now!Links:Adriennes IG
It costs 1000's of dollars and 100's of hours of your time to hire stylists. So why not make sure you are hiring the right stylists?We've all heard the phrase "Hire slow, fire fast" but what does that hiring process look like?I'm breaking down not only the hiring process, but also thinking about what type of stylist you are wanting to hire, and what the pro's and con's are. Take a listen now!Links:Sign up for the full Hire With Intention program April 27! (For Redken accounts, use your C5A points!)https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/redken-canada-salon-success-building-a-team-that-grows-with-you-tickets-1981523119993?aff=oddtdtcreatorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairbysamlacoste/
We're covering everything and more today as I bring Sandra Couto, your hair bestie, to talk all things Salon Ownership & the internal struggles we have, being an influencer and managing social media while also being a mom and stylist, and being an educator, our self imposter syndrome and hustling everyday!Listen now and make sure to subscribe!Links:Sandras InstagramApril's Salon Ownership Virtual classSecret Life of a Hairstylist IG
I've heard the question, "Should it be the responsibility of the salon owner to put clientele in to their stylists chair?"In this episode I'm giving my two cents to this question, as well as some easy tips to help salon owners & stylists make marketing more easily, consistently and how to market the salon and your own personal brand in harmony. Take a listen!Samantha's InstagramSalon Owners Program SALON SUCCESS: Building a Team That Grows with You
The first guest of 2026!! I couldn't have brought anyone else on than the girl I talk TV binges, business, hair & life with, Annie Savage. She is a Redken Artist, Educator & Hairstylist killing it in the industry. We're talking life, how we got in the industry, imposter syndrome, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, the importance of connection in our industry and getting in your creative zone in 2026. This episode has everything rolled into one, so take a listen!Shownote links:Annie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anniestayssharp/Goal Planner: https://mailchi.mp/c86c64c7cdb1/2026-goal-planner Sign up for the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/446cd7a679a5/welcome Save the dates: (links coming soon!)April 12: Regina - Shades ALK LaunchMarch 30: Halifax - Power Painting & BalayageApril 27: Virtual Salon Owner Program - Salon Success: Building a Team That Grows With You
What a freaking year!2025 has taught me so many lessons, and as we step into the year of the horse, year 1 in numerology and a big shift for gemini's, it's safe to say, this is a year of transformation. In this episode, I'm sharing everything that 2025 taught me and how 2026 will be more aligned, clear, intentional and planned out so that I don't lead with burnout and can lead the life that is more free and fulfilled for ME. And I hope that these lessons I share, resonate with so many others. <3Take a listen!Links:NotionMy InstagramFree Goal Planner & Workshop
In this episode, we break down how to set your self up for success in 2025. What are the best numbers to look at in your business, how to create the perfect schedule and how to organize yourself in the best way this year so you can hit both personal and business goals this year. Lets make this the BEST YEAR YET!
We all need a good laugh sometimes, this episode is filled with funny stories that happen behind the chair, and you might even relate to some!Enjoy some more secrets spilled on The Secret Life of a Hairstylist.
Numbers are the one thing we all hate to think about as hairstylists, but in reality it's the most important thing for us to think about. I'm breaking down some really important numbers for us to look at in our business whether you are an independent stylist, a commission salon owner/stylist or a booth rental salon. Take a listen now!IG:@secretlifeofahairstylist@hairbysamlacoste
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