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Hosted by It’s the BreakRoom · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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Hair Smarter is the podcast for every stylist who’s thought, “Why didn’t anyone teach us this?” Hosted by Sarah Rappolt and Sarajane Lynch, we get into the real stuff: tough client moments, boundaries, burnout, inspiration, relationships, and the lessons that actually help you grow. Along the way, you’ll hear from industry leaders and outside experts with ideas that can shift the way you work. It’s The BreakRoom you’ve always wanted — one that just might change the course of your career.
It’s the BreakRoom hosts Hair Smarter, a education show with 23 episodes published.
Not every great coworker is going to think like you. In fact, some of the people who challenge you the most may become the reason you grow. In this episode of Hair Smarter , Sarah and Sarajane explore what it really take
Why do clients ignore recommendations from experienced hairstylists? It's a question every stylist has asked—and the answer probably isn't what you think. In this episode of Hair Smarter , Sarah and Sarajane explore the
Every hairstylist has worked with difficult people. The coworker who gets all the opportunities. The manager who doesn't seem to appreciate your effort. The salon that feels full of gossip, tension, and drama. But what i
Every hairstylist remembers that service. The one that kept you awake at night. The haircut that didn't land the way you expected. The color that went sideways. The client whose face changed when they looked in the mirro
Most stylists believe success comes down to talent. But what if that belief is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of Hair Smarter , Sarah and Sarajane unpack the myth of natural ability and explore what tru
Beauty school taught us how to cut, color, and build clientele. It did not teach us how to build wealth. In this episode of Hair Smarter , Sarah and Sarajane sit down with financial advisor Claire Ross of Edward Jones to
Social media has changed the beauty industry—but it hasn’t changed what actually builds success. In this episode, Sarah and Sarajane explore the difference between building an audience and building a sustainable career b
Most hairstylists don’t leave because they’re not talented—they leave because no one ever showed them how to build a sustainable career. In this episode of Hair Smarter, we break down the real truth about longevity in th
Most hairstylists think better work comes from better technique. But what if the real unlock… is choosing the right people? In this episode, we sit down with NYC model scout Rachel Payne—whose career has been built on id
One hard client comment can stick with a stylist longer than a full day of wins. In this episode, Sarah and Sarajane talk about why hairstylists take things personally at work — and how to stop spiraling when clients, co
Has professionalism in the salon evolved — or declined? In this debate-style episode of Hair Smarter, Sarah and Sarajane take opposing perspectives on the unspoken rules that define what it means to be a true professiona
Thinking about changing salons? Feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure if it’s time to leave your current salon environment? In this episode of Hair Smarter, Sarah and Sarajane unpack the emotional, professional, and psych
Mentorship isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about learning how to see. In this episode of Hair Smarter , Sarah and Sarajane invite their mentors Marc Berardi and Nikki An-Levi into an honest conversation about why
Mentorship isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about learning how to see. In this episode of Hair Smarter , Sarah and Sarajane invite their mentors Marc Berardi and Nikki An-Levi into an honest conversation about why
In this episode of HairSmarter, we sit down with creative director Davia de Croix—Senior Director of Brand Design at the Guggenheim Museum and the visionary behind campaigns for L’Oréal, Essie, and other global beauty br
Success behind the chair isn’t built on perfection—it’s built on connection. In this intimate conversation, Sarah Rappolt and Sarajane Lynch reflect on the early experiences, mentors, and pivotal moments that shaped thei
Success behind the chair isn’t built on perfection—it’s built on connection. In this intimate conversation, Sarah Rappolt and Sarajane Lynch reflect on the early experiences, mentors, and pivotal moments that shaped thei
Booked solid but still afraid to charge more? In this episode of Hair Smarter, Sarah and Sarajane break down when it’s time to raise your prices, how much to raise, and exactly how to tell your clients — without guilt or
What do stylists and therapists have in common? We both hold everyone’s stories while trying not to lose ourselves. On this episode of HairSmarter, Gretchen Williams joins us to unpack perfectionism, boundaries, grief, a
What do stylists and therapists have in common? We both hold everyone’s stories while trying not to lose ourselves. On this episode of HairSmarter, Gretchen Williams joins us to unpack perfectionism, boundaries, grief, a
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Hair Smarter is hosted by It’s the BreakRoom. The show is categorised under education (arts) and has published 23 episodes.
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