The Cut Life Podcast

Hair and Business with Kiyah Wright and Sherrell Sampson

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:16:05 +0000

Hey stunners, today we are talking business with two successful entrepreneurs in the hair space.

Kiyah Wright is a 2x Emmy Award Winning Hair Artist, salon owner, founder & CEO of Muze Hair, Kiyah’s celebrity clientele includes Jennifer Hudson, Laverne Cox, Ciara & more! We will be discussing profesionalism in the hair industry she is also a new author of From Beauty to Business!

We will also be talking to Sherrel Sampson who is the founder & CEO of Canviiy, a line of premium organic scalp care products. Canviiy can be found in CVS, Sally Beauty, JCPenny & more! Sherrel will be talking about building her company and how she made her decision to quit her 9 to 5 to run Canviiy full time.

How Do Your Break Up with Your Stylist with Marcus Harvey

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:51:20 +0000

Star barber Marcus Harley talks about how you break up with a stylist or client. He also dives into how working for a pastor helped him cultivate his ability to work with celebrities.

High Maintenance Hair with Ashley Kashley

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:42:26 +0000

We have all dealt with a high maintenance hair style. Even business mogul Ashley Kashley. Check this epiosde out as we talk about all things that can be difficult in maintaining a style!

Where are all the Black TV and Film Stylists with Mychael Michelle

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:03:04 +0000

We talked to master colorist, salon owner, and tv and film stylist, Mychael Michelle, about the lack of black stylists in tv and film. Also her amazing story from working the salons in Baltimore, having her own shop, and working with celebrities and on TV/film sets!

Do stylists still Shampoo? With Stephen Webster

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:37:41 +0000

We talk to stylist Stephen Webster about his styling process and the debate surrounding stylists asking clients to come to the shop hair already shampooed.

Ep. 19 - Can Your Partner Change Their Hairstyle Without Discussion

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:52:49 +0000

We are back from our pandemic break. Tahira Joy and Big Med discuss if your partner can change their hairstyle without discussing it. Also we try our new Cut it or Keep it segment!

Ep. 18 Wade The Barber discusses Man Weaves!

Thu, 23 May 2019 16:00:07 +0000

On this week's episode we speak with Wade Menendez aka Wade The Barber who's helped to popularize the "man weave" trend. He gives us all of the tips on the different types of installations, cost, maintenance, dos & don'ts and more! Wade was also featured in Black Enterprise as a leader in the industry.

Ep. 17 Teneya Gholston

Sun, 19 May 2019 21:00:19 +0000

Teneya Gholston is the Director of Marketing for Creme of Nature! As the head women in charge, Teneya, is involved in the products from conception, to development, and branding, to getting them on the shelves and into your hands. She even drops gems on how to get noticed as an influencer, you don't want to miss this episode!

Ep. 16 Coree Moreno

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:00:24 +0000

Coree Moreno is taking over the industry at only 25 years old! His clientele includes a who's who of Hollywood's It Girls including, Teyana Taylor, Eva Marcille, Dani Leigh, Serena Williams and the list goes on... Coree is even responsible for the beautiful tresses of Pusha T's wife Virginia for her wedding day!

Ep. 15 Tristan Walker

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:00:19 +0000

Tristan Walker is the founder/CEO of Walker and Company Brands which houses BEVEL and Form Beauty. Nas is a huge supporter of BEVEL and even mentions it in a DJ Khaled song "signature fade with the BEVEL blade". We gain insight on this purpose-driven entrepreneur who created his brand to solve a problem for black men worldwide.

Ep. 14 Shai Amiel

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:00:25 +0000

Shai Amiel aka The Curl Doctor is a highly sought-after hairstylist based in LA specializing in curly hair. Shai's cut by curl technique is legendary, and his love for Bonsai is unmatched. Listen as Shai shares his story and shock's us with amazing advice not often shared by hairstylists.

EP. 13 Jess of Vanity Lounge Hair

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:00:26 +0000

Jess is a bomb Bay Area hairstylist, salon owner, and entrepreneur who's clientele includes Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors NBA champion, Stephen Curry. Ayesha's hair always looks amazing and we especially love when she rocks a middle part bob! Jess gives great hair weave tips as well. Tune in.

EP. 12 Kellon Deryk

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:00:24 +0000

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EP. 11 Tamika Gibson

Mon, 28 May 2018 13:00:12 +0000

On this week's episode we chat with Tamika Gibson aka The Hair Diagram about being a highly sought-after wig instructor in the beauty industry and why transitioning from stylist to educator isn't as easy as you might think. Tamika discusses Bold Hold Products for lace wigs and the importance of using the full line to maintain your tresses.

Ep. 10 Angela Christine Stevens

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:14:00 +0000

Angela Christine Stevens is a celebrity hairstylist, responsible for the daily looks of superstar Eve, co-host of The Talk, and author of "HAIR" a children's book dedicated to heightened self-esteem for young girls as it relates to their hair texture. We also dive into a hot topic discussion around the dos and don'ts of hair weaves, popularity of "IG hairstylists" not always equaling quality work & more!

Ep. 9 - Derek J

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:54:32 +0000

Derek J discusses his journey as a hairstylist from salon owner to being in front of the camera (Bravo TV's "Fashion Queens")and lessons he's learned in that arena, to being on set styling for BET's TALES. Derek J is also responsible for Tamar Braxton's pixie cut on the cover of UPSCALE which he believes encouraged her to go for the Big Chop!

Ep. 8 - Stacey Kutz

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:56:47 +0000

We talked to celebrity hairstylist & barber Stacey Kutz about how she went from cutting her brothers hair for $2 to being on the set of House Party. Stacey talks about the meticulous process of creating hair pieces for movies like "A Wrinkle in Time," and how she has 20 + years of client relationships with the Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, and Anthony Anderson.

Ep. 7 - Larry Sims

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:45:29 +0000

We talk to Larry Sims on how his dancing background led to his career in styling some of the biggest celebrities in the game including Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and what was his reaction to THE reaction to him shaving the head of Sanaa Lathan.

Ep. 6 - Johnny Wright

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:50:16 +0000

On this episode we talk to Johnny Wright, stylist to First Lady Michelle Obama during all 8 years of the Obama White House administration. We discuss how he landed the gig as HOTUS (Hair Stylist of The United States), and why he decided to stop working with the First Lady after 8 years. Johnny also talks about his new client Angela Rye (who he was styling for a photo shoot while we were interviewing him) and his long time friend and client Tamron Hall.

Ep. 5 Ray Christopher

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 03:37:21 +0000

We talked to celebrity stylist Ray Christopher about how he really didn't want to be a hairstylist. How a Prince video shoot was his first gig. And how his relationship with Adrienne Bailon got him his gig at The Real.

Ep. 4 - Vernon Scott

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:14:30 +0000

We talk to celebrity barber Vernon Scott about what it’s like working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. How it was working with Danai Gurira as she filmed Black Panther and handled her press tour. Also what happens when you cut Ursula Stephens sideburns without letting her know.

Ep. 3 Tym Wallace

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 01:35:51 +0000

We talk to celebrity stylist, Tym Wallace, on how his faith got him into the industry, what it’s like having Taraji P. Henson as his #1 client, and how do stylists really feel when they see their client on Instagram using someone else?

Ep. 2 - Kiyah Wright

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:35:01 +0000

Tahira Joy chats with Emmy Award Winning Celebrity Stylist, Kiyah Wright, about her career journey as a stylist, including the iconic look she created for Faith Evans, snagging an Emmy with Tyra Banks, launching her Muze hair line & more!

Ep. 1 - Ursula Stephen

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:46:35 +0000

Tahira Joy talks to Ursula Stephen about her journey as a celebrity stylist, salon owner, and brand ambassador. Ursula breaks down the difference between styling in salons and styling for editorial shoots/red carpet, and details why the term "work-life balance" isn't her approach when it comes to her hectic life.