22 DEC 2016 · In this episode we have the honor of speaking with CPA Jeff Bullock, owner of Elevation Tax. We ask him questions from an independant hairdressers' perspective, as he explains the pros and cons between being an S Corporation and an LLC, how to be taxed when you are a freelancer, and how important it is to keep current on any sales and use taxes. Mention Detergent Insurgents at Elevation Tax to get 10% off your tax preparation! elevationtax.com

22 DEC 2016 · In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Jeff Bullock, owner of Elevation Tax. We ask him questions from an independant hairdressers' perspective, as he explains the pros and cons between being a Sole Proprietor and an LLC, and how important it is to keep business and personal separate. Mention Detergent Insurgents at Elevation Tax to get 10% off your tax preparation! elevationtax.com

4 DEC 2016 · Are you a slave to your services? Instead, create new opportunities with a better way to retail. Transform your retail business by refusing to be just another "distribution channel" for the big cosmetic companies, and choose to become a partner with a company that really puts the hairdresser first. Find out how in this episode.

6 NOV 2016 · In this episode we continue with Lyn Cristian and discuss how to put into our words into action. If you haven't already listened to part 1, we recommend starting there. Lyn and SoulSalt have created tools that artists like us can use to learn to become more true to ourselves while being wise and creative when managing our time, business, and personal life.

6 NOV 2016 · In this episode we dive deep with Lyn Christian a Business Coach and founder of SoulSalt to learn about our three brains, yes, you read that right...three. She teaches us how to actually listen to our gut, heart, and head to better guide our business choices and decisions.

16 OCT 2016 · From hairdresser to Master Shear Sharpener, we get technical with Charlie Findahl. From new stylist to seasoned experts you will find something in this episode. Everything you need to know about shears from purchase, to maintenance, to the behind the scenes manufacturing. With the amount of information in this episode you are sure to find a shear that you will love and be educated enough to avoid being ripped off.

2 OCT 2016 · Independent hairdresser Kellie Little, owner of the Kellie Little brush company, takes us along on her journey that created some of our favorite brushes. The Voyager is the name of one her brushes, but we think could just as well apply to her. Her story inspires us to keep pushing forward towards our goals regardless of what roadblocks come up.

18 SEP 2016 · In this episode we talk to Vicki Casciola an independent hairdresser who works behind the chair, is a platform artist, an artistic director, a Master Educator, and session artists. She tells her story from how she started slinging hair at 10 years old in a salon that her parents built in their house, to now getting the cover of Modern Salon Magazine twice.

5 SEP 2016 · We interview Denise Cartwright a Master Esthetician who developed CRUDE an oil-cleansing system, because she herself struggled with chronically dry, patchy, acneic, and inflamed skin—despite the high-end, spa-grade treatments and products she was using. (Hint: soap and detergents) In 2012, she started experimenting with the oil-cleansing method, developed a routine that has kept her skin (and that of countless others) clear, healthy, radiant, and while being soap and detergent free. We also take a trip to NAHA and ask hairdressers what they think of shampoo and I think the answers will surprise you!