A podcast about hair the hair industry and what really makes it move and shake. Let’s explore together by chatting a bunch of people in the hair industry about what inspires them, makes them better. Discover that there is not only one way to being happy and successful but that it means something to different to each person. Find out what music they listen to, what do they do when not working, how do they stay motivated, and any other random thoughts they may have. Whats going to make our industry of hair better? We don’t know but we are going to look into it and ask around and see what we can find.

our roots

A Hairdresser. He is a big hair nerd. Studies the history of hairdressing and what others have done. As little as he would say about himself, he has worked on award winning teams won NAHA taught for many manufactures and also started the 2000’s independant education revolution. Known as a legendary platform artist as well as industry icon, Ryan TEAL has built his reputation by being vivacious and outspoken in support of the Hairdressing community. His absolute love for all things creative, is only matched by his desire to see hairdressers become more successful. A well-accomplished and award-winning salon and school owner, session and stage artist, he’s also a passionate teacher who openly shares his vision and inspiration, while keeping everything salon friendly.

Stephen Adams is a positive and innovative problem solver, who has participated in many aspects within the beauty industry for the last 30 years. Throughout the years he has been inspired deeply by the cultures of his surroundings. Art, humor, and clothing styles kindle his imagination and helps him see the world in a different aspect of texture, density, color and movement. Stephen feels that through his working with hair, a 3 dimensional fluid object that he sculpts and intensifies with color, he is able to create that perfect balance of both Art and Science.  His commitment to education, community, and his industry is what pushes him to be the best of his abilities. His growing national reputation stems from many accolades from Keratin Complex and also his work as a platform artist for companies such as Aveda, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Chromastics and ARROJO

Stephen has and remains in all aspects of this industry including salon owner, educator, and artistic leader at Moxie Hair Salon. Stephen founded Moxie Hair Salon in Minneapolis in 1999 with a few goals in mind.  He wanted to create an employee based salon that would be able to push the stylist to the highest quality with top education, but yet offer them full benefits such as PTO, health and dental insurance, and an IRA or retirement plan.  After 6 great years of success in one location he opened a second location in St. Paul in 2005. This Brand has grown and have developed a reputation as one of the most popular high ­end salons in the Twin Cities. In 2016 Stephen started a new venture in the salon owner world and created a new concept, ShaireSpace, a place and home for independent stylists.

In 2014 Stephen co founded the Beauty Certified Education Association, a not for profit education association for the beauty industry in the state of Minnesota that offers Continuing education to help the licensed stylist so they can renew their license. In 2016 Stephen was asked by the Governor of MN to join the Board of Cosmetology where he sits and tries to help the licensed stylist through government and law.  

“Take Risks” has been Stephen’s motto for most of his life and he truly believes that to be successful at whatever we do, we all must have some “Moxie” and do what no one else has done.  Push yourself to be the best.