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Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend · comedy · EN · 157 episodes

About this Podcast:

Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair.Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors.With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter.You’ll hear:outrageous salon horror storieshairstylist confessionsbeauty industry truthstoxic salon culture exposedhilarious client interactionsbehind-the-chair gossipcelebrity and luxury salon experiencesreal conversations about burnout, identity, relationships, and salon lifeWhether you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, cos

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44%

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Selective

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Questions about Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

What is Sh!t I told my Hairdresser about?

Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair.

What has Sh!t I told my Hairdresser covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Global Hair Collective: The Future of Professional Hair Education" (18 October 2026, 57 minutes), "The Cornell 7, Bikini Salons & Why certain Men Shouldn't Be In Our Chairs" (11 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "No, Karen, Your 21-Year-Old Is Not a Kid, Hairdresser Boundaries 101" (4 October 2026, 44 minutes).

How often does Sh!t I told my Hairdresser publish?

Sh!t I told my Hairdresser publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 157 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Sh!t I told my Hairdresser?

Booking probability for Sh!t I told my Hairdresser is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sh!t I told my Hairdresser requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sh!t I told my Hairdresser's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Sh!t I told my Hairdresser are Beauty, Hair & Personal Care. Sh!t I told my Hairdresser has a comedy audience.

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  • Episode #157

    Global Hair Collective: The Future of Professional Hair Education

    Oct 18, 202657 min

    About The Guest: Daniele De Angelis is originally from Rome, Italy. After seeing Anthony Mascolo perform, he moved to London at 20 to pursue his dream of working for Toni & Guy. He became an International Art Director...

  • Episode #156

    The Cornell 7, Bikini Salons & Why certain Men Shouldn't Be In Our Chairs

    Oct 11, 202650 min

    Paula is PISSED. And she should be. This week in the salon, 25 different clients told her the same thing: "I'm a Jane Doe." From the Cornell scandal - where 7 predators were protected by 50+ people who knew and did...

  • Episode #155

    No, Karen, Your 21-Year-Old Is Not a Kid, Hairdresser Boundaries 101

    Oct 4, 202644 min

    6'1" Is NOT a Kid's Cut: Why Hairdressers Need to Enforce F*cking Boundaries People don't like boundaries. And that's the problem. In this raw episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and special guest Paula J...

  • Episode #154

    Go F Yourself ! Why We Stopped Apologizing For Raising Prices with Annie Fisher

    Sep 27, 202651 minS1

    If a client tells you they can't afford to tip you anymore because you gave yourself a raise, feel free to tell them to go F* themselves. Lovingly. In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula sit down...

  • Episode #153

    Is Selling Your Client List Sleazy? How to Cash Out Your Book

    Sep 20, 202647 minS1

    Is selling your clients sleazy? Or is giving them away for FREE even dumber? Michelle & Chrissy from Beauty Pros Exchange If you've ever had to rebuild your clientele after moving from Dallas to Seattle, got stuck...

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  • Episode #152

    Bleach at TJ Maxx AND Beauty School Scams? The Industry Is Eating Itself

    Sep 13, 20261h 4mS1

    Is professional bleach at TJ Maxx the new normal?! This week on Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we're diving into TWO things pissing off hairdressers everywhere. First up - THE DIVERSION SCANDAL. Stylists are finding Wella...

  • Episode #151

    F*ck Your Booking System: Meet Prexi, The ONLY App Built for LICENSED Hairdressers

    Sep 6, 20261h 2mS1

    Your salon booking system is scamming you. On this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula sit down with Om, founder of Prexi the brand new salon booking app built ONLY for licensed professionals. We’ve...

  • Episode #150

    POOP in Your Dip Powder Jar?! Folsom’s Best Manicurist Exposes the Dirty Truth

    Aug 30, 202658 minS1

    Is your nail tech dipping your fingers into a communal jar of poop soup? Award-winning manicurist Renee Abugaben (NeeNee's Nails, Folsom's Best 3x) exposes why dip powder is a scam, how to spot a dirty salon, gel vs...

  • Episode #149

    Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All, Peter Lamas on JFK & Jackie O

    Aug 23, 20261h 12mS1

    Jackie Kennedy's Hairstylist Tells All,Peter Lamas | From Cuba to Camelot Pt 1 What did Jackie Kennedy really tell her hairstylist about the JFK assassination? In this exclusive Part 1, legendary celebrity hairstylist...

  • Episode #148

    We're Sorry You Feel That Way: Anatomy of a Non-Apology W/ Nicholas Augustine

    Aug 16, 202657 minS1

    THE NON-APOLOGY MASTERCLASS -Nicholas gives his official apology to Kevin Murphy and Paula gives her apology to Unilever, Pantene, Suave, TRESemmé, and Prell: "You're absolutely right, and I apologize... it's all the...

  • Episode #147

    Illegal Salon Pay Tricks Commission vs 1099 w/ Margaret Ferguson Beyond the Chair Co

    Aug 9, 202656 minS1

    Charged for towels, backbar, and credit card fees while being called a 1099 commission employee? It's not normal. It's illegal. We sat down with Margaret, Founder of Beyond The Chair Co., the nonprofit leading the fight...

  • Episode #146

    From Felony Charges to 16 Years Sober: A Hairdresser's Incredible Comeback with Collin Martin

    Aug 2, 202650 minS1

    What happens when addiction, crime, and a broken system collide—and someone finds a way back? In this episode, Hanzo Shears educator Collin Martin shares his remarkable journey from felony drug charges and homelessness...

  • Episode #145

    The Haircare Industry Is Lying to Hairdressers with West Coast Blondes Founder Nicholas Augustine

    Jul 26, 202649 minS1

    Fourth-generation hairstylist, cosmetic chemist, and West Coast Blondes founder Nicholas joins Jason and Paula for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had. From celebrity salons and LA Fashion Week to...

  • Episode #144

    The Beauty Industry Bait & Switch: How One Rep Nearly Destroyed a Salon owner reputation and her salons

    Jul 19, 20261h 3mS1

    In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with veteran salon owner and educator Mila, who shares her account of being recruited with promises of a national education...

  • Episode #143

    Hollywood's Secret Hairdresser: The Untold Story Behind The Hunger Games with Cherry Petenbrink

    Jul 12, 202657 minS1

    What does it really take to build a career in Hollywood as a hairstylist? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with legendary hairstylist Cherry Peetenbrink , whose...

  • Episode #142

    Beauty Schools Exposed, A State Board Examiner & A Students Email Tell All

    Jul 5, 202648 minS1

    What really happens behind the scenes at beauty schools—and why are so many graduates unprepared for the salon floor? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with a...

  • Episode #141

    The Beauty School Lie Nobody Wants to Admit with Carla Jones

    Jun 28, 20261h 12mS1

    The beauty industry is facing one of its biggest educational shakeups in decades. Carla Jones joins us to unpack the facts behind the Do No Harm Bill, Title IV funding, gainful employment requirements, student outcomes...

  • Episode #137

    Beauty School Is Broken: The School Director Exposing the Truth

    May 31, 202649 minS1

    Is beauty school preparing students for real careers—or setting them up to fail? In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with cosmetology school director Heather Laws...

  • Episode #136

    Super Hairo with Nikki Cestaro: The Dark Side of Owning a Salon

    May 24, 202651 minS1

    In this explosive episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, veteran salon owner and hairstylist Nicole “Super Hairo" Nikki Cestaro joins Jason Townsend and Paula J Dahlberg for a brutally honest conversation about...

  • Episode #135

    Do No Harm Bill: The Truth Beauty Schools Don’t Want You to Hear

    May 17, 202643 minS1

    The  Do No Harm Bill  is forcing a long-overdue conversation in the beauty industry—and most people still don’t fully understand what’s at stake. In this episode of  Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser , we break...

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