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Locks Of Lore

Locks Of Lore

Di: Beni + Tash
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Locks Of Lore is the podcast where your two favourite hairstylists break down the rules of the beauty industry. The ones nobody teaches you in hair school.

Beni and Tash talk about salon culture, difficult clients, pricing your services, setting boundaries, social media pressure, burnout, and building a sustainable career behind the chair. Each episode dives into the business of hair today with anonymous listener letters, honest advice and all the salon gossip.

Whether you're a working stylist, salon owner, beauty professional or just obsessed with the industry, Locks Of Lore gives you an unfiltered look at what it takes to survive and thrive in the modern world of hair.

Send us a crazy story or ask us for advice at locksoflorepodcast@gmail.com. We LOVE hearing from you.

New episodes weekly.

Beni - @beni_andthejets

Tash - @tashpotatoes_hair

2026 Beni + Tash
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  • Industry Trends That Need To Go
    Apr 21 2026

    The conversation covers insights from a keynote speaker, supernatural experiences, and a discussion on industry trends and practices. The keynote speaker provided valuable insights on social media, public speaking, and education. The speaker also shared personal experiences with the supernatural, including encounters with ghosts. Additionally, the conversation delved into the need to abolish brand segregation and toxic salon culture within the industry. The conversation covers topics related to industry loyalty, realistic expectations, education and content creation, hair trends that need to die, blonde specialist and hair product lines, unblended extensions and social media pet peeves, and purple shampoos and blonde toning. The conversation covers the trend of exploring warmer hair colors and the impact of social media on the beauty industry. It also delves into industry news and backlash, as well as the influence of social media on the selection of industry ambassadors. The discussion also addresses client expectations and the realistic results of hair color transformations.

    Takeaways

    • Keynote speaker insights
    • Supernatural experiences
    • Industry trends and practices Loyalty to Industry
    • Realistic Expectations Exploring warmer hair colors
    • The impact of social media on the beauty industry

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Keynote Speaker Insights
    • 26:30 Industry Trends and Practices
    • 36:12 Education and Content Creation
    • 46:09 Purple Shampoos and Blonde Toning
    • 54:21 Industry News and Backlash
    • 01:01:25 Client Expectations and Realistic Results
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    1 ora e 5 min
  • Toxic Salon Culture
    Apr 15 2026

    The conversation covers personal anecdotes, experiences with Moroccan oil color, discussions about perfumes and fragrances, experiences with toxic salon environments, and working in a notorious salon. The impact of toxic work environments on mental health is highlighted, along with the challenges and lessons learned from these experiences. The conversation delves into the challenges of working in a toxic salon environment, where professional boundaries are blurred, and the impact of family ties on professional relationships. It explores the complexities of leaving a toxic salon and the emotional toll it takes on individuals.

    Takeaways

    • Toxic salon environments
    • Impact of toxic work environments on mental health Toxic salon environments
    • Family ties and professional boundaries

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Working in a Notorious Salon
    • 27:48 Toxic Salon Environments
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    1 ora e 3 min
  • Gender Neutral Salons
    Apr 6 2026

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including salon mishaps, recurring dreams, work dreams, the acquisition of Olaplex by Henkel, and the challenges of gender-neutral services in the salon industry. It also delves into inclusivity and gender sensitivity in the salon industry, highlighting the need for change and the challenges of navigating gender identity in a traditional industry. The conversation highlights the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for clients, as well as the significant impact of hair and beauty services on clients' self-expression and confidence. It also delves into the challenges and rewards of providing gender-neutral services and the role of beauty professionals in supporting the LGBTQ community.

    Takeaways

    • Inclusivity in the salon industry
    • Challenges of gender-neutral services Creating a safe and inclusive space for clients is essential
    • The impact of hair and beauty services on clients' self-expression and confidence

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Waste and Salon Mishaps
    • 10:03 Work Dreams and Booster Juice Memories
    • 16:59 Salon Industry News and Gender-Neutral Services
    • 22:57 Inclusivity in the Salon Industry and Gender Sensitivity
    • 30:47 Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space
    • 36:37 The Impact of Hair and Beauty Services
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    54 min
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