What really happens behind the chair isn’t glamorous—and it’s definitely not professional.

In this episode, we break down real salon horror stories including coworkers stealing supplies, toxic behavior in high-end salons, and clients who cross boundaries in ways most people wouldn’t believe. From stolen developer and quiet revenge, to creepy shampoo-bowl behavior, inappropriate oversharing, and power plays inside the beauty industry, this episode exposes what hairdressers, makeup artists, and salon owners actually deal with every day.

This raw, honest conversation pulls back the curtain on salon politics, workplace harassment, emotional labor, and why setting boundaries is essential for survival in the beauty industry. If you’ve ever worked behind the chair—or wondered why your stylist needs a drink after work—this episode explains everything.

Perfect for hairdressers, stylists, makeup artists, salon owners, and anyone curious about the reality of working in salons.

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Anya joins Jack and Jason for a no-filter episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser that hits everything from fake hair products and shady beauty education to the real reality of working behind the chair with a speech impediment. They talk stuttering in the salon, how clients and strangers react, and why confidence matters more than “perfect” speech—especially in an industry obsessed with image.

Then it gets wild: Anya breaks down the high-end Williamsburg Brooklyn salon scene—cash-only days, motorcycles in the salon, nonstop partying, strip club nights, and the toxic “rockstar stylist” lifestyle people glamorize but don’t understand. They also get into drug and alcohol culture in salons, including what really happens in “cool” luxury spaces, hair shows, and education programs that pay trash and sell lies.

And if you think that’s the peak… wait until Costa Rica: mud wrestling, heavy partying, a fight with locals, guns, and a Corona bottle to the face that left Anya stitched up—plus the dark truth about how these stories happened before everyone had a camera in their pocket. This one’s for every stylist who’s ever felt judged, underestimated, or told they “can’t” do it.

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What happens when clients cross the line—and expect you to stay quiet because they’re “paying”?

In this episode, we break down the real reasons hairstylists fire clients and why bad behavior in the salon is no longer tolerated. From clients blasting phone calls on speaker, to entitlement, false accusations, boundary violations, and emotional manipulation, this conversation exposes the ugliest side of salon culture that no one prepares stylists for.

Our guest shares firsthand stories from behind the chair—being overstimulated by loud clients, dealing with disrespect during consultations, navigating false claims, and finally choosing self-respect over steady money. We talk about why “loyal” clients aren’t always good clients, how toxic behavior drains your energy and business, and what actually happens when stylists stop people-pleasing.

This episode is a must-listen for hairstylists, salon owners, and beauty professionals who are burned out, underpaid, and tired of being treated like servants instead of skilled professionals.

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this client worth it?”—this episode gives you the answer.

hairstylist podcast, bad clients, firing clients, toxic salon clients, salon boundaries, hairstylist burnout, beauty industry stories, salon etiquette, behind the chair

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