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Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

Jason Townsend, Paula Dahlberg

Booking Overview

Interview-led beauty-industry podcast focused on salon culture, hairstylist life, beauty-business controversies, and behind-the-chair experiences, with external guests typically including hairstylists, salon owners, educators, and beauty-industry founders. PR agencies could credibly pitch salon entrepreneurs, professional haircare founders, cosmetic formulators, cosmetology-policy advocates, labor experts, and credible recovery or workplace-culture voices; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors accessible industry professionals over nationally prominent celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 157

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shititoldmyhairdresser@gmail.com

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Host

Jason Townsend - Veteran hairstylist and former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdresser with extensive experience in salon and beauty-industry work.

Paula Dahlberg - Co-host focused on candid conversations about salon culture, beauty-industry practices, and hairstylist life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working hairstylists, salon owners, beauty educators, professional haircare founders, cosmetic formulators, and specialists with direct experience in cosmetology regulation, labor practices, recovery, or salon operations.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a salon or beauty business, Built a professional haircare brand or education platform, Established expertise through licensing, industry education, or product formulation, Advocated for beauty-industry labor, education, or regulatory reform, Demonstrated a compelling professional recovery or career-transformation story

Recent Guest Discussions

Nicholas Augustine - Professional Haircare Formulation, Beauty-industry Marketing, White-label Products, Salon Profitability, Influencer Culture, And Independent Hairstyling Businesses.

Margaret Ferguson - Commission-versus-1099 Classification, Labor Protections, Cosmetology Education, Apprenticeships, Student-loan Issues, And Worker-owned Salon Cooperatives.

Collin Martin - Addiction And Recovery In The Salon Industry, Mentorship, Accountability, Second Chances, Hairstylist Education, And Career Transformation.

Nicholas Augustine - Celebrity Salon Experience, Professional Haircare Development, Product Formulation, Beauty-industry Consolidation, Salon Education, And Business Strategy.

Recent Topics

Hairdressing, Salon Culture, Beauty Industry, Salon Business, Haircare

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sh!t I told my Hairdresser
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The Cornell 7, Bikini Salons & Why certain Men Shouldn't Be In Our Chairs

October 11, 2026

Paula is PISSED. And she should be.This week in the salon, 25 different clients told her the same thing: "I'm a Jane Doe."From the Cornell scandal - where 7 predators were protected by 50+ people who knew and did NOTHING - to a salon chain in Utah called Bikini Kutz where licensed cosmetologists had to wear bikinis to give $35 haircuts and hire security so men wouldn't follow them to their cars... we're unpacking why salons have become hunting grounds.If you've ever had a creepy client, a per...

No, Karen, Your 21-Year-Old Is Not a Kid, Hairdresser Boundaries 101

October 04, 2026

6'1" Is NOT a Kid's Cut: Why Hairdressers Need to Enforce F*cking BoundariesPeople don't like boundaries. And that's the problem.In this raw episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and special guest Paula J Dahlberg get into the Shitology of setting boundaries behind the chair.We start with a listener DM complaining about all the cussing. Our response? Yes, we fucking do. It's in the title for a reason.Then we get into the real shit:IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] The Employee Break Room Skit: W...

Go F Yourself ! Why We Stopped Apologizing For Raising Prices with Annie Fisher

September 27, 2026

If a client tells you they can't afford to tip you anymore because you gave yourself a raise, feel free to tell them to go F* themselves. Lovingly.In this episode of Shit I Told My Hairdresser, Jason and Paula sit down with Seattle salon owner, 30-year beauty veteran, and author Annie Fisher. She just wrote a love letter to the beauty industry, but she's also spitting hard truths we all need to hear. Buy it here Love is in the hairWe get into the shit no one taught us in beauty school: how to...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Sh!t I told my Hairdresser?

Sh!t I told my Hairdresser is hosted by Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg. Its publicly listed email is shititoldmyhairdresser@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sh!t I told my Hairdresser?

The publicly listed email for Sh!t I told my Hairdresser: shititoldmyhairdresser@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Sh!t I told my Hairdresser have?

Podseeker estimates Sh!t I told my Hairdresser reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sh!t I told my Hairdresser?

Sh!t I told my Hairdresser typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working hairstylists, salon owners, beauty educators, professional haircare founders, cosmetic formulators, and specialists with direct experience in cosmetology regulation, labor practices, recovery, or salon operations. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a salon or beauty business; Built a professional haircare brand or education platform; Established expertise through licensing, industry education, or product formulation. Recent guests include Nicholas Augustine, Margaret Ferguson, and Collin Martin.

How hard is it to get booked on Sh!t I told my Hairdresser?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Sh!t I told my Hairdresser cover?

Recent episodes cover Hairdressing, Salon Culture, Beauty Industry, Salon Business, and Haircare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

shititoldmyhairdresser@gmail.com

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