Destroy The Hairdresser

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Is it Time to Pick up Smoking Just to Take a Break? Mar 02, 2023

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Hairdressers are notorious for never taking breaks. We feel the need to fill all moments of the day with something “productive”. Any half hour where we are not behind the chair, but doing something else, is what we have labeled as a “break”. Cyd and David reminisce of the good ol’ days of smoke breaks, where one can truly find peace. We’re joking…mostly. Tune in to this episode to hear more about the salon industry, breaks, and Cyd and David working together in the early aughts.

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Is That a Hug or Are You Holding Me Hostage? Feb 23, 2023

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Ep.8 Is That a Hug or Are You Holding Me Hostage?

The emotional nature of being a hairdresser requires us to have boundaries that other industries don’t. Hairdressers can be held hostage and manipulated by both their bosses and clients. And let’s be honest, clients think they’re the boss. Salon owners can feel trapped by their staff that refuse to change. All of this emotional whiplash and hardship in the name of a haircut.

In this episode Cyd and David discuss the hypocrisy of non-competes and the importance of boundaries. Tune in for another conversation about the ways the hair industry needs to change. They won’t stop until it does.

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Hair Show or Just Another Excuse to Drink? Feb 16, 2023

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In this episode Cyd and David share their hot takes on hair shows, and how they used to be cool. Now, they’re an excuse to blow off steam and party at an open bar with other hairdressers. David shares his dreams about the future of hair shows, which sounds an awful lot like being accepted to Hogwarts. Tune in to hear Cyd and David shoot the breeze in their matchy-matchy green outfits.

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Simple Steps to Find a Coach to Replace Your Husband Feb 09, 2023

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Successful coaching leads us to transform our lives for a multitude of reasons. For one, we now have someone who is holding us accountable to the goals we set for ourselves. Also, we are given tools and insight that allow us to make decisions from a conscious place. Once we gain this ability, it cannot be unlearned. This awareness may have us questioning more than just our business practices. Cyd and David in this episode share their experiences as coaches who have had students that not only transform their businesses, but their personal lives as well. Tune in to this episode to hear more about what coaching looks like with Destroy The Hairdresser.

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Back Pain? Stop Bending Over Backwards Feb 02, 2023

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As professionals in the hair industry, we are all familiar with ways in which clients cross our boundaries. From refusing to pay our prices, questioning our ability and even snarky comments. It is up to us to set these boundaries, and enforce them, which often is the toughest part. Until the hair industry fully shifts, and all of us are viewed as experts and artists we must continually enforce and stand by the boundaries we set for ourselves in this industry.

The lack of boundaries can eat away at us, and even make us question “is this industry for me?”. Join Cyd and David for this episode about boundaries in the evolving and changing hair industry.

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“Just Call Me Mom” Says Your Boss Jan 26, 2023

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We’ve all heard it, and maybe have even said it - “we’re like a family here” when referring to a salon team. But, we’re not a family and family-like relationships have no business in our salons.

We spend a lot of time working behind the chair and in the salon, and sometimes it’s easy to bond with our staff and coworkers. However, viewing our co-workers and staff as family can lead to muddy boundaries. In this episode Cyd and David address this dynamic that is common in the salon industry. Tune in to hear Cyd and David share their salon stories, and coaching tips they’ve shared with their students.

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Don't You Dare Heat that up Jan 19, 2023

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Cyd and David discuss removing the break room from salons. Does this mean hairdressers should be working non-stop with no breaks? No! Quite the opposite.
If your team doesn't have clients instead of everyone gathering in the small corner, or closet, hairdressers should have the freedom to leave the salon. Having access to unlimited time-off gives hairdressers the time to recharge between clients through out the day, resulting in happier hairdressers.

The outdated beliefs of you having to “do more” and “work harder” to make more money can leave your team tired, burnt out and resentful. It’s exhausting you as the business owner as well. All of the effort and energy you’re putting into micromanaging your team, is eating away at your own passion. This can inhibit your ability to see the larger picture and prevent you from making an impact in your business. Tune in to hear Cyd and David discuss break rooms, salons and that one stylist who is always microwaving broccoli and fish.

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How to Use Your Trauma to Avoid Folding Towels Jan 12, 2023

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Salon owners & stylists, we’ve all been there- the pile of dirty towels has grown so large it’s beginning to create a new ecosystem, and the towels from yesterday haven’t even been folded yet. In this episode, Cyd and David share their hot take on the towel crisis that plagues every salon owner. Break the old patterns of expecting your new hires to ‘pay their dues’ by constantly cleaning. And save yourself and your staff the headache of another team meeting assigning a chore list that no one takes seriously.
Cyd and David share their anecdotal experience of working in salons and the coaching advice they’ve given their students to navigate common industry problems with refreshingly simple solutions; tune in to hear more.

Want more of Destroy The Hairdresser? Gain access to live weekly classes, labs, & focus groups with the founders of DTH and their team of trained coaches. Join The Conscious School of the Business-Driven Hairdresser self-guided coaching option here.

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Recession? Or are You Just Bad at Business? Jan 05, 2023

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2023 new year, new economic crisis! 2023 is already being set up to be the year of the recession, and in the hair industry this usually leaves hairdressers in a fearful mindset.

Afraid to raise their prices, afraid to lose their clients, afraid to make big impactful changes.

Cyd and David challenge this narrative and invite you to get out of your recession reactivity. Now, we’re not saying there isn’t a recession, we’re just sayin’ it’s not the reason your business is failing.

Some of the reasons your salon business may be struggling.

You have not modernized your systems.
You’re not creating influence with your business.
You’re not showing up on social media.

Tune in to hear Cyd and David’s take on the recession and its assumed impact on the salon industry in this episode.

Want more of Destroy The Hairdresser? Gain access to live weekly classes, labs, & focus groups with the founders of DTH and their team of trained coaches. Join The Conscious School of the Business-Driven Hairdresser self-guided coaching option here.

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Ten Years of DTH Dec 29, 2022

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Cyd and David drive down memory lane and chat about the DTH origin story, tune in to hear more!
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