Hairstylist Confessions: What a Top Hairstylist Wishes Women Over 50 Knew About Their Hair

Hairstylist Confessions: What a Top Hairstylist Wishes Women Over 50 Knew About Their Hair

If you have ever sat in the salon chair wondering what if you're making a mistake with your hair, this is for you. My friend Chris Presley, owner of Fringe Soho Salon, joins me to answer every question I have ever had about hair, and he did not hold back. From the color mistakes that instantly age you, to the products that are not worth your money, to why you should put the Dyson down, this is the most honest and practical guide to better hair over 50 you are going to find. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: * The number one color mistake that instantly ages women ( and why going too blonde works against you) * How to stay beautifully blonde without overdoing it, including why dimension and low lights change everything * The smartest color strategy if you only want to visit the salon three or four times a year (balayage is the answer) * Why Nutrafol works for hair loss + how long before you see results * What to do about cowlicks and widow's peaks without committing to a full Brazilian blowout * His honest takes on K18, Olaplex, purple shampoo, drugstore shampoo, and whether you really need a Dyson LINKS & RESOURCES * Fringe Soho Salon in Homewood, Alabama [https://www.fringe-homewood.com/] * Nutrafol hair growth supplement [https://go.shopmy.us/p-70379984] * Shark Blow Dryer [https://go.shopmy.us/p-70362006] * Shark Straightener + Rapid Blow Dryer [https://go.shopmy.us/p-70357708] * Family Savvy's Shepherd's Pie Recipe [https://familysavvy.com/family-favorite-shepherds-pie-with-easy-potato-crust/] WHERE TO LISTEN If this episode helped you, it would mean the world if you took a moment to rate and review the SavvyCast! You can find us on: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savvycast/id1476058396] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0OUk3vI6tWNVCl77DTYEol] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@JamieTarence/videos] ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! What Every Woman Over 50 Wants to Know About Her Skin (My Dermatologist Answers It All) [https://familysavvy.com/skincare-questions-after-50-answered/] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-every-woman-over-50-wants-to-know-about-her-skin/id1476058396?i=1000775322596] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VNBP28eSPSn9hDLiiWc9e?si=fr65v-UZT4aW8UwaErq0zQ] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/kUm1cvT7FFE?si=obyO6jhFPvjk-Bf4] Navigating Hair Loss: Solutions for Cancer Patients, Thinning Hair, Alopecia, & More [https://familysavvy.com/navigating-hair-loss-solutions-for-cancer-patients-thinning-hair-alopecia/] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-hair-loss-solutions-for-cancer-patients/id1476058396?i=1000755061290] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hCLewzVEE5dCT5WljbYtn?si=tCcKF1W1RnSG4RQCtP_Vww] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q9JFAbiC80&t=1s]

What Every Woman Over 50 Wants to Know About Her Skin (My Dermatologist Answers it All)

I put out a question box asking you to share your most pressing skincare concerns, and the response was everything I needed to see: so many of us are sitting with the same questions and not getting straight answers! Sagging. Crepey skin. Jawline changes. Melasma. Collagen confusion. Lines that seem to appear overnight. So, I sat down with my dear friend and dermatologist Dr. Jo Herzog to get into the nitty gritty of all of it. We cover what is really happening to your skin after 50, why it is happening, and what actually works to address it. Dr. Jo does not hold back, and that kind of honesty is exactly what our real midlife skin concerns deserve. If you have been looking for real, straightforward solutions, this is the episode for you! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: * What's really happening to your skin after 50, including the surprising role bone loss plays in sagging, jowls, and those nasolabial folds * The honest truth about collagen supplements: when they might help, when you're spending money for nothing, and why protein in your diet comes first * How neuromodulators like Botox and dermal fillers address wrinkles, lip lines, and volume loss (and what they genuinely cannot fix) * Crepey jawlines and neck bands: treatment options & what a truly "snatched" jawline actually takes * Brown spots, melasma, and sun damage: causes, treatments, the SPF you actually need, and the sun protection mistake most women are making * The skin conditions nobody talks about: what lichen simplex chronicus and lichen sclerosus actually are and why Dr. Jo says modesty has to be checked at the door when it comes to intimate skin concerns * Under-eye bags: when fillers can help, when it's time to see an oculoplastic surgeon, and what a lower bleph actually involves LINKS & RESOURCES: * Connect with Dr. Jo Lynne Herzog at Elite Skin [https://eliteskin.health/] WHERE TO LISTEN The SavvyCast is available on all podcasting platforms [https://tr.ee/49IaOBDqZd] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKYQGRb8T6a9ritEfVSPNw]. One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review--I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my friends! ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! Botox, Fillers, Hair Growth, & Skin Texture: What a Dermatologist Really Recommends * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/botox-fillers-hair-growth-skin-texture-what-a/id1476058396?i=1000765282052] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uEpuXVBMad3WyNeiiVTW7?si=rdhOe6Z_SdWykDHXWYcyBg] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/rpoVMYYAF24] Considering a Facelift? 10 Things to Think About Before You Say Yes * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/considering-a-facelift-10-things-to-think-about/id1476058396?i=1000749576669] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pE9qPSR6Tz1l8zEOeYfx0?si=XSx10p1URX21XdF6Alvjvw] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/dpdAMEqrxpc]

The Marriage Check-In That Reveals More Than You Expect (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats)

What if the same framework that helps CEOs find their competitive advantage could help you see exactly where your marriage stands? In this episode of The SavvyCast, I sit down with my husband Zane for another marriage SWOT analysis. The last time we recorded a SWOT analysis on the podcast was six years ago, so we wanted to do an updated marriage self-assessment of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. From navigating Zane's conversion to Catholicism and my aversion to travel, to the joy of grandchildren and the goal of expanding our marriage ministry, this conversation is an invitation for any couple to do a marriage self-assessment and actually take action on what they find. LINKS & RESOURCES * SWOT Analysis Outline [https://creately.com/diagram/example/KwFrAYjD2Gl/swot-analysis-for-situation-analysis] * JH Ranch [https://jhranch.com/] WHERE TO LISTEN The SavvyCast is available on all podcasting platforms [https://tr.ee/49IaOBDqZd] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKYQGRb8T6a9ritEfVSPNw]. One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review--I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my friends! ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! Let's Talk: How to Use SWOT to Improve Your Marriage [https://familysavvy.com/how-to-use-swot-to-improve-marriage/] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-how-to-use-swot-to-improve-your-marriage/id1476058396?i=1000464186347] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fDNIqXfNoDS7P760lRCcy?si=ErNjVtGSQeevxekMQhGFKA] 38 Years of Marriage: What We Got Right (& What We'd Do Differently) [https://familysavvy.com/long-term-marriage-advice-38-years-of-marriage/] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-years-of-marriage-what-we-got-right-what-wed-do/id1476058396?i=1000761967235] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/08WW6yqTpkeONMtsdpp8Eg] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/sdBgTOAAj-A?si=yxW0-aqT0mAT5Tcr] My Husband Converted to Catholicism: How We Navigate Faith Differences in Marriage [https://familysavvy.com/navigating-faith-differences-in-marriage-from-protestant-to-catholic/] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-husband-converted-to-catholicism-how-we-navigate/id1476058396?i=1000710543789] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iOwsx9ZFckOmsufXE9wQM?si=UTwZs3VJTlCw9L0A8A4qxA&nd=1&dlsi=ecf0fb81422c4e33] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/1jv6Lx1-Lq4?si=5G_zEWleYercpcHl]

A Candid Conversation with my Family: The Truth About Zane as a Dad

With Father's Day this weekend, we are revisiting one of the most meaningful conversations we have ever recorded on The SavvyCast. My husband Zane sat down with our three daughters, Ellie, Jud, and Emma, for an honest, candid conversation about what it was really like to grow up with him as their dad. What did he get right? What would he change? And what do our girls treasure most? Whether you are hearing this for the first time or coming back for a second listen, I hope it blesses you this Father's Day! GET TO KNOW MY HUSBAND ZANE Zane is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, and as of 2026, Zane and I have been married for 38 years. In addition to being an incredible husband and father, Zane works as the managing partner with Founders Advisors. He is also the author of 17 Reasons Your Company is Not Investment Grade & What to Do About It. Zane is an Enneagram 3 wing 2. WHO ARE THE TARENCE GIRLS? * Ellie is our firstborn and the typical first child. She is an Enneagram 3, driven, goal-oriented, and independent. She is married to Sean Hiller, and since we first recorded this episode, she has become a mother to my first grandgirl, Anne Parker. * Jud is our second daughter and an Enneagram 2. She is joyful, a peacemaker, deceptively competitive, and a mother to all. Since this episode first released, Jud has married Owen Carr and become a mother to my second grandgirl, Mary Owen. She is also expecting a baby boy this fall! * Emma is our youngest and our "unicorn" daughter. She is an Enneagram 4, relational, fun-loving, candid, and direct. Since filming this episode, she graduated from Auburn University, lived out her dream of moving to California, and now calls Nashville home, where she works as a Partnerships Manager for Logo Brands. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: * What Zane was truly like as a dad, in our daughters' own words * The things Zane got right that our girls remember and treasure most * An honest conversation about what he would do differently * Favorite family memories and the moments that shaped who our girls are today * What Zane himself wishes he had done differently as a father LINKS & RESOURCES * The SavvyCast Mother's Day Episode [https://familysavvy.com/a-candid-conversation-with-the-tarence-girls-on-having-jamie-as-a-mom/] * Zane's Book: 17 Reasons Your Company is Not Investment Grade [https://www.amazon.com/Reasons-Company-Investment-Grade-About/dp/1734673230/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1686692381&sr=8-1] * JH Ranch [https://jhranch.com/] * Vulcan Nutrition [https://www.thevulcannutrition.com/?r_done=1] WHERE TO LISTEN * Apple Podcasts [about:blank] * Spotify [about:blank] * YouTube [about:blank] ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! A Candid Conversation with the Tarence Girls on Having Jamie as a Mom * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-candid-conversation-with-the-tarence-girls-on/id1476058396?i=1000612753118] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MBEPfroSLCpzzmvtyvQIs?si=uUr_gfZ6SgufLJVwyuUKrQ&nd=1&dlsi=4a0b0aa5be1f4fde] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW9rr9TMpzc] 38 Years of Marriage: What We Got Right (and What We'd Do Differently) * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/38-years-of-marriage-what-we-got-right-what-wed-do/id1476058396?i=1000761967235] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/08WW6yqTpkeONMtsdpp8Eg] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/sdBgTOAAj-A?si=s0YZS4KNkgxXK2wj]

My Catholic Son-in-Law Answers Your Tough Questions About the Catholic Faith

If you've ever wondered why Catholics pray to Mary, what purgatory is, or whether Protestants are considered Christians, this episode is for you. I'm joined again by my son-in-law, Sean Hiller, as we tackle listener-submitted questions and dive into Catholic faith questions answered through Scripture and official Church teaching. From salvation and sin to the personal cost of Sean's conversion to Catholicism, this conversation provides thoughtful insight into some of the most common questions about the Catholic faith. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: * Do Catholics worship the same God as Muslims? Sean explains what the Catholic Church actually teaches about other faiths. * Are Catholics and Protestants both Christian? * Is the Catholic Church the one true church, and what does that mean for salvation? (Including what "extraordinary means" of salvation means) * Why do Catholics pray to Mary, and is that the same as worship? Sean walks through the historical meaning of the word "pray," and why Mary holds a uniquely beautiful place in the faith. * What is purgatory, and why do Catholics pray for the dead? * What spiritual warfare looked like during Sean's conversion, including the strain it put on his marriage and the friendships they lost along the way. LINKS & RESOURCES * Sean's YouTube Channel (@LectiowithSeanHiller) [https://www.youtube.com/@LectiowithSeanHiller/videos] * To Whom Shall I Go? by Ellie Hiller [https://amzn.to/3RGbD2t] * Catechism in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catechism-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1648949780] WHERE TO LISTEN If you love listening to the podcast, one of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review. This genuinely helps us reach more fabulous midlife women! You can find The SavvyCast on all podcasting platforms [https://tr.ee/49IaOBDqZd] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKYQGRb8T6a9ritEfVSPNw]. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! From Atheist to Catholic: My Son-in-Law Sean Hiller's Faith Journey * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-atheist-to-catholic-my-son-in-law-sean-hillers/id1476058396?i=1000767929277] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k2QbZvNiuDuLE5O25fe0K?si=UepDSjivTG-Zf3Go4sH-nQ] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/y1d8pmgv4q0?si=B_6uFs3qQKsbDx9y] Am I Becoming Catholic? My Faith Journey * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/am-i-becoming-a-catholic-my-faith-journey-update/id1476058396?i=1000769057527] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HngY05xnNbgyyNGSdkAYX?si=kT-C3jySRnSZMQRgWwVfNg] * YouTube [https://youtu.be/963p9IQTFd8?si=cqFCbspNlvYcx-DI]