Today I am talking with Salon Owner/Hairstylist/Founder- Jessica Walker from Bernardsville, New Jersey.Join us as we discuss her journey from to opening her first salon to opening multiple locations, growing as an individual and as an owner, and guiding her salon staff during Covid-19! Follow her on Instagram @j.walkersalon @j.walkerstudios @j.walkerwellness @j.walkermensFollow Diva for a Day Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by two friends who recognize the benefits of a day to escape from the daily stresses a woman will face while dealing with cancer. Through the program, special Divas are selected each month to enjoy a complete day of pampering, at a participating salon/spa. It is a day to rest, relax and restore. It is our goal and passion to make this program available to as many women as possible who are facing a cancer diagnosis.Underlying Pigment is a podcast for Stylist/Owners/Educators to learn from each other, help each other grow, share love, struggles & accomplishments within the industry.Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to Underlying Pigment, a hairdresser podcast and follow us on Instagram @underlyingpigmentpodcast

Today I am sitting with Salon Suite Owner/Hairstylist/Educator- Hunter Donia from Lancaster, PA..Recently named the Youngest Colorist on Launchpad's 30 Under 30 List for 2020Join us as we discuss his journey from cosmetology school at the age of 16, to opening his Salon Suite in the middle of a Global Pandemic! Follow him on Instagram @hairbyhunty Follow one of his Favorite Charities Hair Aid and see their work @Hair AidUnderlying Pigment is a podcast for Stylist/Owners/Educators to learn from each other, help each other grow, share love, struggles & accomplishments within the industry.Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to Underlying Pigment, a hairdresser podcast and follow us on Instagram @underlyingpigmentpodcast

Today I am very excited to be sitting down with the President of äz Craft Luxury Haircare, Rocky Rumpel; along with special guest Greg Kong, Regional Sales Manager of TruStar Salon Services."While most might say it is the awful time to open a new business and a new line, we see it as the greatest opportunity in front of us to really do something amazing.." -RockyJoin us as we discuss the launch of äz Craft Luxury Haircare, their partnership with TruStar Salon Services and the Stars Companies, along with what experience and innovations Rocky is bringing to the stylist! "..the number one resource I have had in this industry has been the stylist.." -Rockyäz Craft Luxury Haircare Giveaway ContestEnter to win a sampling of äz Craft Luxury Haircare Productsprovided by TruStar Salon ServicesFollow Rocky on Instagram @rockyrumpel; Follow äz on Instagram @azhaircare; Follow Greg on Instagram @gregkong; Follow TruStar Salon Services on Instagram @trustarsalonservices Visit www.azhaircare.com and www.trustarss.comUnderlying Pigment is a podcast for Stylist/Owners/Educators to learn from each other, help each other grow, share love, struggles & accomplishments within the industry.Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to Underlying Pigment, a hairdresser podcast and follow us on Instagram @underlyingpigmentpodcast

On a Special Mother’s Day Episode, I am sitting down with Brittany Chevillet, Owner and Stylist at Hair+Co in Pensacola, FL. We talk about being a new stylist, new mom and then having the idea to open up her own salon! ‘I worked on Friday, Doctor says ‘you’ve got preeclampsia and we are inducing you on Monday’ I said I have a client on Saturday and I’m going to work.. Find out how you can find a good work/life balance and why it is important to to say ‘no’.Follow Brittany Chevillet on Instagram @britwillcutyou and @hairandco.pnsUnderlying Pigment is a podcast for Stylist/Owners/Educators to learn from each other, help each other grow, share love, struggles & accomplishments within the industry. Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to  Underlying Pigment, a hairdresser podcast, find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and iHeartRadio and follow us on Instagram @underlyingpigmentpodcast

Today I sit down with Davines North America, Southwest Regional Territory Manager, and talk about preparation for returning to the salons and REOPENING WITH CONFIDENCE and why she fell in love with the Davines Brand! You can find Aleasha Rivers on Instagram @aleasha_rivers and Davines North America on Instagram @davinesnorthamericaUnderlying Pigment is a podcast for Stylist/Owners/Educators to learn from each other, help each other grow, share love, struggles & accomplishments within the industry.Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to Underlying Pigment, a hairdresser podcast and follow us on Instagram @underlyingpigmentpodcast

Today I get to sit down with Salon Owner/Hairstylist/National Director of Education of Primary Syn- Steve Izzo, of Izzo Hair & Co with his 5 locations in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, FL..Join me on his journey of discovering his passion for education, his feelings on today's retail percentages in the salon and what he how he wants to teach stylist to create an experience for the client.. "I think we try to compare ourselves too often.."Follow him on Instagram @steveizzohair and on Facebook Steve IzzoUnderlying Pigment is a podcast for Stylist/Owners/Educators to learn from each other, help each other grow, share love, struggles & accomplishments within the industry.Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to Underlying Pigment, a hairdresser podcast and follow us on Instagram @underlyingpigmentpodcast