Salon ownership might look like latte runs, great hair, and upbeat music—but the real story lives in the moments you don’t see. In this unfiltered solo episode, host Laura Bell pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to run a thriving salon. From fixing WiFi mid-foil to ordering wax at 9pm after bath time, Laura shares the reality of juggling clients, a team, a family, and a dream.

This isn’t just a business—it’s a heartbeat. Get ready for laughs, relatable chaos, and a whole new appreciation for your stylist.

Notable Quotes:

• “You picked the time, confirmed the text, and then vanished like a bad Tinder date.”
• “Salon ownership is freedom—but it’s not off-duty freedom.”
• “The glam side would never exist without the grind.”
• “Running a salon is a full-time juggling act… with a little bit of magic sprinkled in.”
• “What really makes a salon work is the people inside. Without that, it’s just a space with chairs.”

Key Takeaways & Resources:

The Hidden Hustle of Salon Life:

• Salon ownership means doing everything: ordering supplies, fixing tech, managing schedules, parenting, and yes—plunging sinks.
• Behind every beautiful transformation is a whirlwind of logistics, teamwork, and after-hours planning.

The True Cost of Service:

• Pricing isn’t just about the haircut—it reflects education, rent, tools, product, and the energy poured in daily.
• Stylists constantly reinvest in themselves to stay sharp, educated, and elevated.

Business + Balance:

• Flexibility often means responding to DMs late at night and budgeting on Sundays.
• “Free time” looks different when your name is on the door.

Teamwork = Magic:

• The unsung heroes are the stylists who jump in to sweep, mix color, or finish a blow dry.
• Salon 21 thrives because of its strong, supportive team culture.

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🌐 Website: salon21.ca

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Ready for your most flawless glow yet? In this episode of Mane Talk, host Laura Bell sits down with stylist and aesthetician Madi to spill the secrets behind perfect spray tans and sugaring services. From prepping like a pro to making your results last, Madi shares everything you need to know—plus a few laugh-out-loud stories from behind the treatment room curtain.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned client, you’ll walk away with tips, confidence, and maybe a reminder that beauty blunders happen to everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ The must-do prep steps before your spray tan or sugaring appointment

✅ Why aftercare is just as important as the service itself

✅ How to make your glow last longer and your skin stay smoother

✅ Funny and unforgettable client (and stylist!) mishaps

✅ Why comfort and confidence always come first at Salon 21

Notable Quotes

“If you want that glow to look flawless and actually last, your prep is everything.” – Madi

“Fear hurts a lot more than the wax itself.” – Laura

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🌐 Website: salon21.ca

📸 Instagram: @‌salon21hairandesthetics

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Hormones—the drama queens of the body—are crashing the hair party, and host Laura Bell is here to break it down. From puberty to postpartum, thyroid shifts to perimenopause, this episode of Mane Talk unpacks how your internal world affects the hair on your head (and sometimes your chin). Laura shares laugh-out-loud stories from behind the chair (including the time a surprise pregnancy was revealed by a box of foils) and delivers practical, supportive advice for navigating hormone-related hair changes. If your texture’s gone rogue, your color’s not holding, or your strands seem to be staging a rebellion, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Introduction & Welcome

0:38 — Recap of Last Episode & Today’s Topic: Hormones

0:59 — How Hormones Affect Hair

1:21 — Hormonal Shifts: Puberty

1:51 — Puberty’s Impact on Hair

2:15 — Early Hair Experiments & Advice for Teens

2:40 — Thyroid Imbalances & Hair

3:04 — Stress, Birth Control, and Hair Changes

3:28 — Postpartum Hair Loss

4:20 — Pregnancy, Color Changes, and Real Client Stories

5:00 — Stress & Hair Loss

5:23 — PCOS, Perimenopause, Menopause & Hair

7:32 — What You Can Do: Tips & Advice

8:21 — Final Thoughts: Be Kind to Yourself & Your Hair

9:08 — Outro & Where to Find More

Notable Quotes:

• “Hormones: they show up uninvited, ruin your plans, and then pretend they did nothing wrong.”
• “Your MD should handle the hormones—I’ll handle the hairline.”
• “Your hair’s not mad—it’s just hormonal, confused, and in desperate need of a snack and a nap.”
• “We’re part stylist, part therapist, part magician, and we’ve got eyes sharper than your tweezers.”
• “Don’t stress. That doesn’t mean it’s ruined—it just means you’re human.”

Key Takeaways & Resources:

• Puberty can bring oily roots, texture changes, and scalp issues. Be patient and go gentle.
• Thyroid imbalances can cause thinning and dryness—if you’re seeing changes, talk to your doctor.
• Birth control changes often lead to oiliness, hair loss at the temples, or texture shifts.
• Postpartum hair loss (aka telogen effluvium) usually peaks around 4 months and normalizes by 1 year.
• Pregnancy hormones can alter how hair color lifts—sometimes drastically.
• Stress raises cortisol, which disrupts growth cycles. Effects often show up 12 weeks after the event.
• PCOS, Perimenopause, and Menopause can cause both excess hair and thinning due to hormonal imbalances.

🔹 Laura’s Pro Tips:

• Track your timeline and note any lifestyle or health shifts.
• Avoid tight hairstyles, over-brushing, or harsh treatments.
• Try scalp serums, gentle massage, and consult a pro for personalized care.
• Talk to your stylist! Hair is personal, and they’re here to help, not judge.

🔗 Follow Salon 21 for More:

🌐 Website: salon21.ca

📸 Instagram: @‌salon21hairandesthetics

📘 Facebook: Salon 21 by Laura Mills