Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

Jason Townsend, Paula Dahlberg

Booking Overview

Interview-led beauty-industry podcast focused on candid salon culture, hairstylist life, cosmetology education, and salon business, with external guests including hairstylists, educators, salon owners, and beauty-industry specialists. Strong guest candidates include salon operators, cosmetology educators, licensing or policy experts, beauty retail strategists, and experienced hairstylists; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible industry professionals rather than only major celebrities or highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 144

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Jason Townsend - Former Beverly Hills celebrity hairstylist with decades of experience in professional hairstyling and salon culture.

Paula Dahlberg - Co-host covering salon culture, beauty-industry issues, hairstylist life, and behind-the-chair experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Professional experience in hairstyling, salon ownership, cosmetology education, beauty-industry retail, licensing, or related salon-business specialties.
Required Achievements:  
Years of hands-on salon or hairstyling experience, Experience educating beauty professionals or cosmetology students, Expertise in salon operations, retail, or income generation, Relevant knowledge of cosmetology regulation, licensing, or education policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Carla Jones - Beauty School Reform, The Do No Harm Bill, Title IV Funding, Gainful Employment, Accreditation, Career Readiness, And Salon Culture.

Victoria Domazet - Affiliate Marketing, Salon Retail, Qr-code Selling, Online Shopping Behavior, Product Commissions, And Income Diversification For Hairstylists.

Recent Topics

Hairstyling, Salon Culture, Cosmetology, Beauty Industry, Salon Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sh!t I told my Hairdresser
:

Hollywood's Secret Hairdresser: The Untold Story Behind The Hunger Games with Cherry Petenbrink

July 12, 2026

What does it really take to build a career in Hollywood as a hairstylist?In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with legendary hairstylist Cherry Peetenbrink, whose career has taken her from salon owner to Hollywood film sets, celebrity clients, major beauty brands, and blockbuster movies like The Hunger Games.Cherry shares the untold stories behind coloring the iconic wigs for Effie and Katniss, working with Academy Award-winning actors, nav...

Beauty Schools Exposed, A State Board Examiner & A Students Email Tell All

July 05, 2026

What really happens behind the scenes at beauty schools—and why are so many graduates unprepared for the salon floor?In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with a former state board examiner who reveals what she witnessed firsthand: failing sanitation standards, missing student hours, weak instructor training, licensing issues, and the costly mistakes that can follow students long after graduation.They also break down a listener's shocking ac...

The Beauty School Lie Nobody Wants to Admit with Carla Jones

June 28, 2026

The beauty industry is facing one of its biggest educational shakeups in decades. Carla Jones joins us to unpack the facts behind the Do No Harm Bill, Title IV funding, gainful employment requirements, student outcomes, salon culture, and the future of beauty education. This isn't fear-mongering—it's a candid conversation about accountability, opportunity, and what schools, students, and salon owners need to do moving forward. For more follow Carla on Instagram @iamcarlajones and on TikT...

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