Episode #2: Toxic Salon Environment with a Side of Legislation

04/08/22 • 29 min

We've all been there, working in a toxic salon environment. You know the one - where the drama is never-ending, and it seems like every day is a battle.

It's hard to focus on your work when you're constantly dealing with drama and negativity from your co-workers. Not to mention, this type of environment can be really stressful.

In Episode 2 of The Chair-apist, I interview Darcy from Emerson Salon. We discuss the toxic salon paradigm or toxicity within the salon environment. We also discuss current and proposed legislation affecting the hair and beauty industry and what you can do to get involved. This is a must-listen for anyone in the hair and beauty industry!

We've all been there, working in a toxic salon environment. You know the one - where the drama is never-ending, and it seems like every day is a battle.

It's hard to focus on your work when you're constantly dealing with drama and negativity from your co-workers. Not to mention, this type of environment can be really stressful.

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The Chair-apist - Episode #2: Toxic Salon Environment with a Side of Legislation

Transcript

Cameron
Hello Darcy!

Darcy
Hello!

Cameron
And I am so lucky to have nailed down Darcy Harrison from Emerson Salon and she also is kind of a big deal to all of us hair stylists.

Darcy
OK, if you say so.

Cameron
We really wanted to get on here and just talk about the toxic salon paradigm or toxicity within the salon environment for you know, however you need to und