#018 From Surgeries to Curly Hair Care and De Matting Stories The Real Beauty Rundown

#018 From Surgeries to Curly Hair Care and De Matting Stories The Real Beauty Rundown

In this episode, the team discusses various topics including the challenges and recovery experiences after surgeries like breast reduction and BBL, especially in relation to returning to work as hairstylists. They delve into the intricacies of curly hair care and the visceral satisfaction of seeing healthy curls bounce back. Other highlights include thoughtful critiques of Katy Perry's much-debated space flight, conspiracies around calendar manipulation, and the less glamorous side of social media where content theft is rampant. Finally, they touch upon the demanding yet rewarding process of D Mattings and share some tips and tools of the trade. Join the lively conversation filled with personal anecdotes, industry secrets, and a sprinkle of conspiracy theories.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:16 Discussing Surgeries and Recovery Times12:59 Curly Hair Journey and Tips27:52 Katy Perry's Space Adventure40:28 The 13-Month Calendar Theory41:06 Corporate America and the 28-Day Month43:44 Daylight Savings and Global Time Confusion46:41 The Education System and Student Loans52:31 Social Media and Content Theft57:36 The Struggles of Content Creation01:09:22 The Art of D-Matting Hair01:18:41 Conclusion and Upcoming Events📍 Tone Hair Salon is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.To book an appointment at Tone Hair Salon :Email us- tonehairsalonnc@gmail.com Online Booking https://tonehairsalon.com/Text/call (919) 701-7027Learn The Newest Way to Install Hair Extensions ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️[ Sign Up and start The Swan Method Hair Extension Class TODAY: https://swanmethodhairextensions.com/learn-the-swan-method/ ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hairstylist & TikTok Creator✨PLATINUM ✨COLOR CORRECTION✨EXTENSIONS ✨GREY BLENDING 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕-Raleigh,NCOwner of Tone Hair Salon [ Best Hair Salon in Raleigh]📍 Tone Hair Salon is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. 𝙵𝙾𝙻𝙻𝙾𝚆 𝙻𝙴𝙳𝙰 𝙵𝙰𝚉𝙰𝙻: 💇 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal💇 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮: https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa⚡️ 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗸: http://tiktok.com/@ledafazal Follow Tone Hair Salon: 💇 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc💇 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮: https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc🌐 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.tonehairsalon.com⚡️ 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗸: http://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon 📣 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡 has the best beauty hacks for girls and best beauty hacks for women. 📍 Tone Hair Salon is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

#17 SWAN Method & Industry Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know | Orlando Hair Show 2025 Preview

In this episode, Leda and the crew spill the real tea on the hair extension industry — from overpriced vendor lists and fake luxury brands to behind-the-curtain secrets of the SWAN Method. They’re headed to the Orlando Hair Show (June 1–2) and they’re not holding anything back.Hear Leda explain why most extension methods are a scam, how she kept the SWAN Method affordable and patent-protected, and why her students are leveling up faster than ever. Plus: conspiracy theories, AI, fake Guccis, and a viral Amazon stick ad? Yeah… this one goes there.🎟️ Find them at booth #2979 in Orlando.CHAPTERS00:00 – The SWAN Method: Why It’s Seamless and Different01:05 – Orlando Hair Show Announcement02:30 – Are Hair Shows a Scam?03:15 – China Tariffs & Hair Extension Truth Bombs05:45 – AI, Mind Reading & the FBI (Yes, Seriously)07:10 – The Stick Story: Creepy Fitbit Ad Moment10:30 – Booth Secrets: What’s in the Kit13:00 – Hair Tool Innovations You’ve Never Seen14:20 – Extension Education Without the Gatekeeping17:05 – The Power of the Branded Kit18:50 – What Makes the SWAN Method Different20:40 – Vendor Access: Why It’s Exclusive21:45 – Bad Vendor List Horror Stories23:10 – Beginners Win with the SWAN Method25:00 – Client Begs to Switch Back to SWAN26:30 – The Truth About Luxury Brands30:10 – DHGate, AliBaba & Fake Designer Talk35:30 – Gucci Store Experiences37:20 – Wrap Up: Come See Us in Orlando!⸻🔗 FOLLOW USInstagram: @tonebaddiesTikTok: @tonebaddiesYouTube:  @LedaFazalhair  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfaskA7Tz79ofQ0ZPl394mw] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=05695e99f04d457fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-life-of-tone-baddies-podcast/id1731259788#HairExtensions #SwanMethod #HairShow2025 #OrlandoHairShow #HairstylistTips #HairEducation #LuxuryHair #FakeDesigner #HairConspiracy #SalonLife #ToneBaddiesPodcast #BehindTheChair #BeautyIndustrySecrets📍 Tone Hair Salon is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.To book an appointment at Tone Hair Salon :Email us- tonehairsalonnc@gmail.com Online Booking https://tonehairsalon.com/Text/call (919) 701-7027Learn The Newest Way to Install Hair Extensions ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️[ Sign Up and start The Swan Method Hair Extension Class TODAY: https://swanmethodhairextensions.com/learn-the-swan-method/ ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hairstylist & TikTok Creator✨PLATINUM ✨COLOR CORRECTION✨EXTENSIONS ✨GREY BLENDING 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕-Raleigh,NCOwner of Tone Hair Salon [ Best Hair Salon in Raleigh]📍 Tone Hair Salon is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. 𝙵𝙾𝙻𝙻𝙾𝚆 𝙻𝙴𝙳𝙰 𝙵𝙰𝚉𝙰𝙻: 💇 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal💇 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮: https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa⚡️ 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗸: http://tiktok.com/@ledafazal Follow Tone Hair Salon: 💇 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc💇 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮: https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc🌐 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.tonehairsalon.com⚡️ 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗸: http://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon 📣 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡 has the best beauty hacks for girls and best beauty hacks for women. 📍 Tone Hair Salon is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

#016 This Salon Runs on Trust, Tea, and Teamwork

The Secret Lives of Tone Baddies Podcast Hosted by Leda Fazal, owner of Tone Hair Salon in Raleigh, NC Episode 2: This Salon Runs on Trust, Tea, and Teamwork In this unfiltered and hilarious episode, the Tone Baddies take you deep into the heart of what it’s really like to work at Tone Hair Salon. From late-night D-mattings and laugh-out-loud client stories to heartfelt moments about trust, family, and why this salon runs on love (and caffeine), this is the behind-the-chair realness you’ve been waiting for. The crew shares real talk about commission vs. booth rentals, why consultations are non-negotiable, and what makes the Swan Method a total game-changer in the world of extensions. Plus, don’t miss the chaotic energy of trying international snacks live on mic. If you’re a stylist, student, or client wondering what makes this salon different, this is your episode. Watch and Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-life-of-tone-baddies-podcast/id1731259788 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-life-of-tone-baddies-podcast/id1731259788] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=22000e2a9159450c [https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=22000e2a9159450c] Chapters 00:00 – Meet the Team + International Snack Taste Test 06:00 – Why You Should Work at Tone Hair Salon 10:00 – Flexibility, Freedom & Building Your Dream Schedule 14:00 – Real Talk About Salon Owners, Commission & Ego 17:00 – The Truth About Making Money in North Carolina vs. New York 21:00 – What Stylists Are NOT Being Taught in Hair School 25:00 – Consultations: Why They’re Non-Negotiable 30:00 – D-Matting Services: What Clients Need to Know 36:00 – Shaving Your Head Isn’t the Only Option 40:00 – Our Favorite Clients & Why They Keep Coming Back 45:00 – Talking, Quiet Clients, and Everything In Between 51:00 – Hair Is Identity: A Deep Conversation About Self-Worth 57:00 – FaceTime Consults, Traveling Clients, and Long-Distance Hair Love 1:03:00 – The Swan Method: A New Era in Extensions 1:07:00 – What Makes This Salon Family So Different 1:08:30 – Chaos, Love, and The Baddie Goodbye Follow Leda Fazal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal [https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa [https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ledafazal [https://tiktok.com/@ledafazal] Follow Tone Hair Salon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc [https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc [https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon [https://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon] Website: https://www.tonehairsalon.com [https://www.tonehairsalon.com/] Tone Hair Salon has the best beauty hacks for girls and the best beauty hacks for women. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

#015 Why Most Stylists Are Doing Toner Wrong

The Secret Lives of Tone Baddies Podcast Hosted by Leda Fazal, owner of Tone Hair Salon in Raleigh, NC Step into the salon chair and listen in as the Tone Hair Salon team keeps it real on everything from botched blondes to purple shampoo fails. In this debut episode, host Leda Fazal and her stylists go deep on the most common color mistakes in the industry, why most stylists “lift to tone,” and how to truly deliver long-lasting results for your clients. You’ll hear first-hand stylist confessions, salon hiring stories, industry tea, and lessons you never learned in beauty school. Whether you’re a stylist, salon owner, or obsessed with great hair, this is your behind-the-scenes pass to what really goes down at one of Raleigh’s top salons. We’re not just talking technique—we’re talking trust, honesty, and what it takes to build a reputation clients will follow you for. Watch and Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-life-of-tone-baddies-podcast/id1731259788 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-life-of-tone-baddies-podcast/id1731259788] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=22000e2a9159450c [https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=22000e2a9159450c] Chapters 00:00 – Prom Hair Horror Story 01:00 – Purple Shampoo Panic: What Stylists Are Doing Wrong 03:30 – The Truth About Toners and Why Vanilla Matters 06:00 – Trusting the Process and Letting Hair Lift 09:00 – Why Clients Are Frustrated and Stylists Are to Blame 11:00 – Test Strands vs. Strand Tests (and the Drama Behind It) 16:00 – Leda Gets Called Out Online—The Real Tea 20:00 – Product Talk: Olaplex, Redken, Wella, and More 26:00 – Curly Hair Realizations at 43 30:00 – How the Girls Got Hired at Tone 36:00 – Assistant Life and Receptionist Confessions 41:00 – From Healthcare to Haircare: A Career Pivot Story 45:00 – The Dream of Giving Back: Hair Care in Hospitals 49:00 – Sisterhood, Loyalty, and Latina Power in the Industry 51:00 – Wrap-Up and Next Episode Tease Follow Leda Fazal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal [https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa [https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ledafazal [https://tiktok.com/@ledafazal] Follow Tone Hair Salon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc [https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc [https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon [https://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon] Website: https://www.tonehairsalon.com [https://www.tonehairsalon.com/] Tone Hair Salon has the best beauty hacks for girls and the best beauty hacks for women. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

#014 Boost Your Online Presence: Strategies for Hairstylists and Fitness Enthusiasts

In this episode of the Hair and There Podcast, host Leda Fazal dives into an engaging discussion with Ashley, a seasoned hairstylist, Camille, a deep tissue massage therapist, and Eric Malker, a dynamic videographer and fitness trainer. Together, they explore essential tips for hairstylists, the importance of social media etiquette, and how to create captivating video content. Whether you're behind the chair every day or looking to boost your social media presence, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. **Guest Highlights:** - **Ashley**: Over 12 years of experience as a hairstylist, sharing her expertise and tips. - **Camille**: Specializes in deep tissue massage, discussing the importance of self-care for stylists. - **Eric Malker**: A newbie to the Hair and There Podcast, offering his unique perspective as a videographer and fitness trainer. **Chapter Timestamps:** - [00:00:00] Introduction and Guest Introductions - [00:01:00] Tips for Hairstylists: Stretching and Resistance Bands - [00:02:00] Social Media Etiquette for Stylists and Trainers - [00:04:00] Creating Captivating Content: Eric's Videography Tips - [00:06:00] Editing Tips and Choosing the Right Music for Videos - [00:08:00] The Importance of Free Marketing through Social Media - [00:10:00] Engaging with Clients on Social Media - [00:12:00] Personal Training and Building Client Relationships - [00:14:00] Healthy Snacks for Busy Professionals - [00:16:00] Managing Stress and Relaxation Techniques - [00:18:00] Final Thoughts and Wrap Up **Connect with Us:** - Website: [https://www.tonesalon.com](https://www.tonesalon.com) - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tonesalon](https://www.instagram.com/tonesalon) - TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@tonesalon](https://www.tiktok.com/@tonesalon) **Listen and Watch on:** - Apple Podcast: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hair-and-there/id1731259788](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hair-and-there/id1731259788) - Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=0fcecf9dc62945b7](https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBbI1usYkXqZGC0BXS1i7?si=0fcecf9dc62945b7) - YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@LedaFazalhair](https://www.youtube.com/@LedaFazalhair) **Online Booking available at:** [https://tonehairsalon.com/](https://tonehairsalon.com/) **Text/Call:** (919) 701-7027 **My Amazon Store:** [https://www.amazon.com/shop/LedaFazal](https://www.amazon.com/shop/LedaFazal) **Follow Leda Fazal:** - Facebook: [https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal](https://m.facebook.com/LedaFazal) - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa](https://www.instagram.com/ledafazal/?hl=pa) - TikTok: [http://tiktok.com/@ledafazal](http://tiktok.com/@ledafazal) **Follow Tone Hair Salon:** - Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc](https://www.facebook.com/ToneHairSalonnc) - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc](https://www.instagram.com/tonehairsalonnc) - Website: [https://www.tonehairsalon.com](https://www.tonehairsalon.com) - TikTok: [http://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon](http://tiktok.com/@tonehairsalon) **Follow Eric Malker:** - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/_tbefitness?igshid=bHIza2Jua3B0Z2U1](https://www.instagram.com/_tbefitness?igshid=bHIza2Jua3B0Z2U1) - Linktree: [https://linktr.ee/emalker?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaab1RVNFYqssnsPgADxFx7VsEZMWzQvXkwF2MZo51E0sn3q2AAopLXgnus_aem_AXWUeRqw5KC0pleg10adKx8ZcyYwJpx1zvgQgNH6mQoNMy1ihpZ7ff4122SbQ_3wpBVuPh8YfNos3Wjy_g3K7CyI](https://linktr.ee/emalker?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaab1RVNFYqssnsPgADxFx7VsEZMWzQvXkwF2MZo51E0sn3q2AAopLXgnus_aem_AXWUeRqw5KC0pleg10adKx8ZcyYwJpx1zvgQgNH6mQoNMy1ihpZ7ff4122SbQ_3wpBVuPh8YfNos3Wjy_g3K7CyI) 📣 TONE HAIR SALON has the best beauty hacks for girls and women. **SEO Hashtags:** #HairAndTherePodcast #HairstylistTips #SocialMediaEtiquette #VideographyTips #FitnessTrainer #BeautyHacks #ToneHairSalon #LedaFazal #AshleySimpson #CamilleMassageTherapy #EricMalker