Sh!t I told my Hairdresser : Comedy Podcast About Hair, Celebrity chaos & the wild life inside salons Podcast By Jason Townsend and Jack Abernethy Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea cover art

Sh!t I told my Hairdresser : Comedy Podcast About Hair, Celebrity chaos & the wild life inside salons

Sh!t I told my Hairdresser : Comedy Podcast About Hair, Celebrity chaos & the wild life inside salons

By: Jason Townsend and Jack Abernethy Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
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A Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Hairdresser Podcast

Step into the wild world of hairstylists with Shit I Told My Hairdresser, the comedy podcast that spills the tea on outrageous behind-the-scenes stories from the salon chair to Hollywood sets. Hosted by Jason and Jack, two veteran Beverly Hills hairstylists with over 30 years of experience, we share everything the beauty industry doesn’t want you to know.

From working behind the chair to styling hair for TV shows, movies, press junkets, commercials, photo shoots, and celebrity events, we’ve seen it all — and we’re telling the stories clients and hairdressers usually keep secret. Expect hilarious salon confessions, jaw-dropping celebrity encounters, cringe-worthy hair disasters, and outrageous moments from the entertainment industry.

Born during the chaos of Covid, this podcast is your perfect escape from negativity with raw, unfiltered laughter and unbelievable hair industry stories. If you love comedy podcasts, hairstylist stories, celebrity drama, or just need a break from the real world — we’ve got you covered.

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Episodes
  • Burnout Why Hairdressers Are Quitting (And No One Talks About It)
    Mar 22 2026

    What happens when you give your entire identity to hairdressing… and it gives nothing back?

    In this brutally honest episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with UK stylist Luke to expose the reality behind the salon chair—burnout, toxic work environments, low pay, client trauma dumping, and the mental toll no one prepares you for.

    From being threatened with non-competes to needing therapy just to process clients’ emotional baggage, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a hairdresser in today’s industry.

    We also break down the shocking differences between the US and UK salon systems, why stylists are quitting in record numbers, and how the industry is failing the very people who keep it alive.

    If you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, or beauty industry professional, this episode will hit harder than you expect.

    If you want to meet Luke give him a follow on instagram @wavelengthluke

    ⚠️ This is the side of hairdressing no one wants to admit—but everyone is feeling.

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    Give a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shititoldmyhairdresser/

    If you would like to be on the show or share a story with visit our website and leave us a voicemail or email https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/

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    47 mins
  • Sad Fishing Clients: The Craziest Salon Stories Hairdressers Hear
    Mar 15 2026



    Hairdressers hear everything—but sometimes the stories clients tell in the salon chair are almost too crazy to believe.

    In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason, Lauren, and guest hairstylist Joti dive into the uncomfortable reality of what beauty professionals deal with behind the chair. From shocking client confessions to suspicious tragedies, we explore the growing trend of “sad fishing”—when clients tell dramatic stories to gain sympathy, manipulate situations, or even set up potential scams.

    The episode starts with a jaw-dropping salon story: a brand-new client casually reveals mid-appointment that her fiancé shot himself in the face and survived—only for the story to unravel into something that may not make sense at all. The conversation leads to a deeper discussion about how hairstylists often become emotional dumping grounds for strangers they’ve just met.

    But the chaos doesn’t stop there.

    We also dive into the darker side of the salon industry, including:

    • Clients who lie or exaggerate tragic stories for sympathy
    • The phenomenon of “sad fishing” in salons
    • Suspicious GoFundMe scams targeting salon communities
    • Sexual harassment and unsafe situations hairstylists face at work
    • Why many stylists feel pressure to stay polite even when clients cross the line
    • The emotional toll of working in an industry where boundaries are constantly tested

    If you're a hairdresser, hairstylist, salon owner, barber, or beauty professional, these stories will sound painfully familiar.

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    Give a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shititoldmyhairdresser/

    If you would like to be on the show or share a story with visit our website and leave us a voicemail or email https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/

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    32 mins
  • 1099 Commission Scams: How Salon Owners Screw Hairdressers on Taxes
    Mar 8 2026

    In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, we break down one of the most confusing — and often abusive — pay structures in the beauty industry: the 1099 commission hairstylist.

    If you’re a hairstylist, barber, or cosmetology student who has ever wondered:

    • Should I be paid 1099 or W-2 in a salon?

    • Why does my salon take 50% commission but still call me self-employed?

    • Why am I suddenly responsible for 40% of my income in taxes?

    • Are non-compete contracts legal in salons?

    This episode answers it all.

    We share real salon horror stories about predatory pay structures, commission manipulation, illegal tax setups, and how some salon owners structure pay to avoid employment taxes while pushing all the financial risk onto stylists

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    You’ll also learn:

    • The difference between W-2 vs 1099 hairstylists

    • Why some salons secretly prefer 1099 workers

    • How commission structures can hide huge tax liabilities

    • Why every hairstylist should read their salon contract

    • How credit card fees and product charges quietly reduce your pay

    • What labor laws protect stylists under the Fair Labor Standards Act

    If you're building a career in the beauty industry, understanding how salon pay works could save you thousands of dollars and years of frustration.

    This episode is essential listening for:

    ✂️ Hairstylists

    💈 Barbers

    💇‍♀️ Cosmetology students

    🏢 Salon owners

    🎙 Fans of hairdresser podcasts

    Subscribe to Shit I Told My Hairdresser for more brutally honest conversations about the beauty industry, salon culture, and the crazy stories every hairstylist has.

    And remember:

    Read the contract.

    Know your pay structure.

    And always protect yourself.





    Give a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shititoldmyhairdresser/

    If you would like to be on the show or share a story with visit our website and leave us a voicemail or email https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/

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    40 mins
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