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The Messy Hairstylist

The Messy Hairstylist

By: Kelsey Morris & Abby Warther
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Whether you are a mess literally OR figuratively we are here to help you take imperfect action to find your success as a hairstylist. Each week we deep dive in to tough topics to address the struggles we face in our industry. We push the boundaries, break the stereotypes and go hard against the "norms" that make us feel inferior.

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Episodes
  • Warmth Wins: Rethinking Hair Trends
    Nov 20 2025

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    Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
    Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

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    18 mins
  • Do You Tone to Fix or to Finish?
    Nov 7 2025

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    Bright hair doesn’t happen by accident; it happens when you choose your toner with purpose. We unpack a simple system that turns toning from confusing to clear: identify the true lift after the rinse, read the remaining pigment, then decide whether you’re neutralizing, refining, or enhancing. Along the way, we call out common traps—like overtone-as-habit—and share why letting a little warmth live can make blondes look shinier, cleaner, and more expensive.

    We dig into brand literacy with real-world examples, including how a “neutral brown blonde” can pull mahogany because of hidden red-violet undertones. You’ll hear how we study manufacturer maps, spot dominant vs secondary tones, and document formulas to avoid surprises. We also talk through timing and application that actually work behind the chair: five to ten minutes on damp hair for most clients, rapid five-minute cancels, three-minute root taps to blur lines, and leaving the face frame for the final seconds to protect brightness.

    If you’ve felt chained to ash or stuck glossing every highlight, this conversation opens the door to cleaner lifts, smarter zone toning, and finishes that reflect light instead of swallowing it. Expect practical takeaways you can use today: level-by-level pigment cues, when a violet shampoo beats a gloss, and how to sequence application so the warmest zones process first. Ready to shift from guesswork to craft? Follow the show, share this with a stylist who overtone-spirals, and leave a quick review to tell us your favorite toning win.


    Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
    Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

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    23 mins
  • The Hidden Cost of Success
    Oct 2 2025

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    We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really costs to “make it” in the salon industry. From decision fatigue and imposter syndrome to mom guilt, comparison traps, and the physical toll of staying booked and busy—we’re talking about it all. Plus, a peek into our NYC trip, a standout class in New Jersey, and how we’re redefining success in a way that actually feels good.

    P.S. Want The Blonde Catalyst at your salon next year? Text us with your email—we’re booking now!


    Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
    Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

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    28 mins
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