Think you understand 1099 vs W2 in the salon industry? Think again.

In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we break down a shocking real-life story from a stylist trapped in a toxic salon environment—where illegal 1099 practices, manipulation, and straight-up exploitation were the norm.

From being forced to work full-time hours as a “1099 contractor”, to having credit cards charged without consent, to being controlled, isolated, and retaliated against this is everything that’s wrong with modern salon culture.

We dive into:

• The real difference between 1099 vs W2 for hairdressers
• Major salon red flags you should NEVER ignore
• How new stylists get taken advantage of (and how to stop it)
• The truth about toxic salon management and control tactics
• Why knowing your rights can save your career and your money

If you’re a hairstylist, barber, or beauty professional trying to navigate the industry, this episode is your wake-up call.

👉 Know your worth. Know your rights. And stop letting salons play you.

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The debate is back—and it’s louder than ever.

After a viral episode on trauma dumping in the salon, we dive into Part 2 with therapist insights, real client comments, and the backlash that shook the industry. Some hairdressers say it’s part of the job. Others say it’s emotional burnout disguised as “being nice.”

So what’s the truth?

In this episode, we break down:

• Why clients treat hairdressers like unpaid therapists
• The real impact of emotional labor behind the chair
• Salon culture, ego, and toxic work environments
• How trauma shows up physically in your body
• Why boundaries are the difference between burnout and longevity

If you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, or someone who’s ever overshared in a chair… this conversation will hit.

This isn’t just about hair—it’s about mental health, boundaries, and survival in the beauty industry.

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Hiring in the hair industry has officially gone off the rails.

In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with veteran stylist and educator Emily Bloom to break down what’s really happening behind the chair—and why finding good talent feels nearly impossible in today’s salon world.

From a stylist who tried to take over the salon within 48 hours to shocking truths about how beauty schools are failing new hairdressers, this episode dives deep into the chaos no one is talking about.

We unpack:

• The brutal reality of hiring stylists post-COVID
• Entitlement, lack of work ethic, and unrealistic expectations
• Why new graduates aren’t prepared for real salon life
• The disconnect between education, licensing, and real-world skills
• Insane client stories (including one you won’t believe happened in a mall)

If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, or thinking about entering the beauty industry, this is the raw, unfiltered truth about what’s actually going on.

🎙 Real stories. No filter. Just the sh*t hairdressers deal with every day.

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