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- 1 hour 8 minutesThe Retro Beauty Ritual Making a Modern Comeback with Dr. Lisa Grain
Interview with Dr. Lisa Grain
Dr. Lisa Grain is a retired orthodontist turned entrepreneur and the founder of French Barrelettes, a luxury hair roller brand inspired by four generations of women in her family. After building a celebrated career in orthodontics, where she specialized in oral reconstruction and aesthetics, Lisa transitioned her gifts for science, artistry, and transformation into the beauty world.
Her creative spirit has shaped everything she does. She is a dancer, athlete, designer, fashion and style influencer, and philanthropist who approaches each stage of life with intention, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.
With French Barrelettes, Lisa is focusing on the health of hair while bringing back the glamour of retro beauty rituals, and placing French Barrelettes firmly in the modern fashion conversation. Described as “jewelry for the hair,” the collection blends expert engineering with elegance to honor self-care, hair health, confidence, and the power of generational beauty.
Links:- https://www.forbes.com/sites/coreincarter/2025/09/23/meet-lisa-grain-the-founder-behind-the-viral-french-hair-rollers/
- https://www.instagram.com/lisagrain/
- https://www.thetease.com/milk_shake-global-artist-shelley-lane-drops-timely-cloud-dancer-collection/
- https://www.thetease.com/blending-versus-notching-according-to-jamie-mcdaniel/
30 December 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 30 minutesTherapist First, Then Hairdresser: Making People Feel Seen with Lee Jensen
Interview with Lee Jensen
Lee Jensen is an award-winning celebrity hairstylist renowned for his work on the red carpet and in television. Recognized by the Hollywood Beauty Awards as one of LA’s Top 3 Hairdressers of the Year (2018–2019) and voted Men’s Best Haircut in LA for the same years, Lee has styled celebrities including Chrissy Teigen, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mila Kunis, Jessica Biel, and Emma Chamberlain. His work has graced major events such as the Golden Globes, Grammys, Emmys, MTV VMAs, and Oscars, making him a leading name in celebrity hair and red carpet styling.
Links: News from TheTease.com:23 December 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 45 minutesStyling the Upside Down: Behind the Hair of Stranger Things with Sarah HindsgaulSponsored by milk_shake X Hello Salon Pro Interview with Sarah Hindsgaul
At 19, Sarah Hindsgaul left Copenhagen with a one-way ticket to New York, determined to tell stories through hair. Fresh out of hairdressing school, she faced language barriers and no connections, taking jobs cleaning salons while learning the craft and industry. Her persistence paid off, landing her first hairstyling role and setting her on a path to success.
Today, Sarah is a celebrated hairstylist in high-fashion editorials and major Hollywood productions, including Stranger Things. Her work is recognized not just for technical precision, but for storytelling—using hair to capture character, mood, and narrative. Passionate about the intersection of hairstyling, pop culture, and identity, Sarah continues to innovate and inspire, showing how hair can be a powerful form of self-expression.
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- https://www.thetease.com/nail-safety-council-warns-holiday-shoppers-about-toxic-magic-gel-polish-removers/
16 December 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 19 minutesIt's More Than Just Hair, It's About Transformation with Elijah VaneInterview with Elijah Vane
Elijah Vane is a dimensional color specialist based in Sacramento, California. He has dedicated his career to creating sophisticated, inspiring hair color that empowers people to express their most authentic sleeves. These achievements are a reflection of his passion for staying at the forefront of artistry and trends in the beauty industry. Beyond his work behind the chair, I bring a unique blend of skills shaped by his background in public speaking and serving in the US Marine Corps, teaching him discipline and perseverance. He is passionate about helping others and empowering people to step into their full potential with confidence. For him, beauty isn't just about aesthetics, it's about transformation, self-expression, and authenticity. Whether he's creating a bold new look or coaching someone on their personal journey, he strives to make a lasting impact that inspires others to do the same.
Links: News from TheTease.com:- https://www.thetease.com/brooks-nader-stars-in-first-ever-hair-campaign-with-chris-mcmillan/
- https://www.thetease.com/the-2025-pba-executive-summit-inspired-boldness-and-industry-unity/
9 December 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 23 minutesBackstage Before The Red Carpet: The Looks, The Chaos, The Magic with Matthew CollinsInterview with Matthew Collins
Matthew Collins is a Los Angeles-based hairstylist and entrepreneur. With a career spanning more than 17 years, Collins has perfected skills such as barbering, cutting, coloring, and balayage, and now specializes in celebrity hairstyling for events, award shows, runway shows, editorials, and beyond.
Collins’ celebrity clientele includes Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Cindy Crawford, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Bell, Mandy Moore, Bryce Dallas Howard, Camilla Mendes, Sophia Bush, Stella Maxwell, and Joey King. His work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, ELLE Canada, Harper’s Bazaar, Wonderland, and InStyle.
His television work includes serving as the hair expert on CTV’s “The Social”, “Celebrity Style Story,” and “Etalk” in Canada. Collins is currently the Global Styling Brand Ambassador for DYSON and was awarded L’Oreal Professional’s ‘Canadian Runway Stylist of the Year.’
He also co-founded Scrungee, a hair tie that combines style and function, and The Good Ones, an advanced beauty training academy.
Links:- https://thewallgroup.com/artist/matthew-collins/?work-c=Red+Carpet
- https://www.instagram.com/matthewstylist/
- https://www.thetease.com/can-christmas-decorations-be-cunty-john-novotnys-tree-says-yes/
- https://www.thetease.com/the-mlb-just-made-hair-wellness-cool- with-nutrafol-and-heres-how-you-can-leverage-it/
2 December 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesFor The Love Of Blonde... Under Promise And Over Deliver with Lisa MathewsSponsored by R+Co X Hello Salon Pro Interview with Lisa Mathews
Lisa Mathews is a seasoned hairstylist based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, specializing in blonding and lived-in color techniques. With over 14 years in the industry, she has collaborated with notable brands such as Redken, Sharkfin Shears, K18, and Leaf & Flower. Lisa is also a graduate of the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute.
Lisa's work focuses on creating natural, sun-kissed hair with minimal maintenance. She employs high-impact placement and root-melting techniques to achieve seamless grow-out and vibrant blondes. Her approach is tailored to each client, ensuring a personalized and flattering result.
Lisa practices at Maxima Hair, located at 555 E. Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, PA. You can book an appointment through the salon's platform, Vagaro. vagaro.com
Lisa offers educational content for fellow stylists. Her "All Things Foilayage" class is available on-demand for $20, providing insights into achieving the lived-in look with minimal foils. Additionally, she conducts in-person workshops, such as the one held on January 27, 2025, at Something You Beauty in Paoli, PA. This class covered topics like consultation strategies, high-impact placement, toning, and social media content creation for hairstylists.
Links: News from TheTease.com:- https://www.thetease.com/evy-drew-tells-us-how-to-get-bowen-yangs-wicked-for-good-premiere-glow/
- https://www.thetease.com/inside-the-valley-star-jasmine-goodes-bravocon-2025-kickoff-dinner/
25 November 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 7 minutesThe Art of Healthy Hair: Potholes, Powdered Sugar & Pure Brazilian with Cassondra MorseSponsored by Pure Brazilian Interview with Cassondra Morse Cassondra Morse is a salon owner, master stylist, and educator with over 22 years of experience in the beauty industry. She has owned and operated Gems Salon since 2007 and has spent the past two years as an educator with Pure Brazilian, specializing in professional smoothing and hair health. Cassondra is passionate about empowering stylists through education, mentorship, and resilience within the industry. Links: News from TheTease.com:
- https://www.thetease.com/owning-the-narrative-colonial-tension-cultural-reclamation/
- https://www.thetease.com/barb-thompson-on-hilary-duffs-mature-music-video-hair/
18 November 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 17 minutesBuild the People, and the People Will Build the Business with Jennifer AlvarezInterview with Jennifer Alvarez
With a specialty in hair extensions, bridal services, and creating a business Jennifer’s passionate about, she has scaled a seven-figure salon from the ground up. Along the way, she learned what it takes to grow sustainably, even through the toughest challenges.
Now, she’s dedicated to helping salon owners like you build a profitable, resilient business. Her mission is to share clear, effective strategies so others can streamline operations, grow their team, and boost profits—without it being overwhelming.
She has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2002, and like many in the beauty industry, her journey started with passion but was filled with plenty of doubt, trial and error, and moments of “Is this really sustainable?”
Early on, she struggled with self-worth, lack of direction, and not having the right tools or guidance to succeed. But through relentless commitment to education, mentorship, and learning from her failures—she built the business (and life) she once only dreamed of.
Today, she is proud to say that she is the founder of a two-time award-winning, seven-figure salon and spa, retired from behind the chair as of 2023, and she now owns the building her business operates in. But none of this came easy—and that’s why she is so passionate about helping other salon owners fast-track their own success.
She personally invested over $100,000 in professional development, business coaching, and technical education—from advanced training at the Redken Exchange in NYC to the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, working with celebrity artists and some of the top business minds in the industry. She has won national photo competitions, received the Leo Passage Award, and built a thriving bridal brand and education platform along the way.
But what is she most proud of? Helping other salon owners and service-based entrepreneurs break free from burnout, confusion, and plateaued growth—and start building a business and create a beautiful lifestyle through a beauty career.
Through her coaching, mentorship programs, and the Beauty Business Game-Changer podcast, she teaches proven systems, strategies, and real-world tools that simplify the process and accelerate others’ growth—without sacrificing their passion or their peace.
Links:- https://jenniferjadealvarez.com/about-us/
- https://refinedbeautyboutique.com/jennifer/
- https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjadealvarez/?hl=en
- https://www.thetease.com/sabrina-carpenters-fragrance-line-now-has-bite-sized-versions/
- https://www.thetease.com/what-to-know-about-wahls-small-and-mighty-vanquish-compact-dryer/
11 November 2025, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 11 minutesBeautiful Extensions of You: Confidence Through Protective Styling & Extensions With Sabrina Porsche
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Interview with Sabrina Porsche
Sabrina Porsche is a highly sought-after professional hairstylist known for her expertise in creating flawless, red-carpet-ready looks. Based in Los Angeles, she has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, styling A-list celebrities, musicians, and influencers for major events, editorials, and brand campaigns. With a passion for hair artistry that blends precision and creativity, Sabrina has built a reputation for her ability to craft everything from sleek, polished styles to voluminous, textured looks. Her work has been featured on high-profile red carpets, magazine covers, and fashion spreads, solidifying her status as a go-to stylist in Hollywood.
Links:
- https://www.instagram.com/sabrina.porsche/
- https://highlightartists.com/artist/sabrina-porsche/
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4 November 2025, 6:00 pm - 8 minutes 9 secondsPRINTED: Outloud - Ellixi Co-Founder Amanda Bavaro Calls Out Beauty Industry ‘Brainwashing’
Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud
Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine.
If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to catch up on the conversations and trends making waves in our community, in audio form.
Our very first issue, launches a new era of beauty storytelling: celebrating the pros, founders, and creators who refuse to follow the rules. With the theme “They Told Me Not To,” this inaugural edition highlights the visionaries who’ve gone against the grain to build something extraordinary.
Through it all, the issue asks one big, question: What happens when beauty professionals stop asking for permission?
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2 November 2025, 12:00 pm - 4 minutes 56 secondsPRINTED: Outloud - Kit Check with Pro MUA and Social Media Sensation Nikki La Rose-Bonaldi
Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud
Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine.
If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to catch up on the conversations and trends making waves in our community, in audio form.
Our very first issue, launches a new era of beauty storytelling: celebrating the pros, founders, and creators who refuse to follow the rules. With the theme “They Told Me Not To,” this inaugural edition highlights the visionaries who’ve gone against the grain to build something extraordinary.
Through it all, the issue asks one big, question: What happens when beauty professionals stop asking for permission?
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