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Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen.Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.
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Interview with Tracy Ramos Tracy Ramos is the Director of Community & Brand Partnerships at Sola Salons and a former independent hairstylist. Her work focuses on education, access, and business support for beauty and wellness professionals. Growing up in her mother’s salon, she saw how her mother, a Costa Rican immigrant, built a business while managing the demands of working for herself. That experience informs Tracy’s efforts to make professional opportunities more accessible. Her career includes delivering bilingual classes, bringing ASL interpretation to a live hair show at PRAVANA, along with developing hair-type inclusive certifications and helping create Wella’s Curl Craft program. At Sola, she connects independent professionals with brand partnerships, education and resources to build sustainable businesses. Tracy speaks on Latina leadership, inclusive education, and creating a career with a life outside the salon. Links: https://www.instagram.com/solasalons/ https://www.instagram.com/tracynanihair/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyramos3 News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/glp-1-weight-loss-hair-thinning-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.thetease.com/good-dye-young-launches-black-dyeposit-brian-oconnor-shares-exclusive-insights/ https://www.thetease.com/miley-cyruss-hollywood-bowl-hair-bobby-eliot-exclusively-breaks-down-the-look/ Obsessed or Over It? Salon Wall Smash Bridal Appointment Vs Soft Glam Projections, what’s out for 2027 More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Sponsored by milk_shake X Hello Salon Pro https://www.instagram.com/milkshakehairpro/ https://milkshakehairpro.com/ https://thetease.shop/ Interview with Julissa Prado Julissa Prado is the founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, a Latina-owned haircare brand she launched with her brother, Tony Prado, in 2017. Raised in Los Angeles, Julissa spent years learning to embrace and care for her and others' natural hair before turning her homemade formulas into a business. Her family’s hair and ingredient traditions passed down by her grandmother helped shape the brand’s approach to curls, coils, and waves. Rizos Curls has grown into a self-funded business sold at retailers including Target and Ulta Beauty, with curl education offered in English and Spanish. Its new Gloss + Repair collection includes a shampoo, conditioner, mask, and oil serum designed to address shine, smoothness, and damage. Julissa speaks to building a family business, cultural representation in beauty, curl education, and using a brand’s influence to support its community. Links: https://www.instagram.com/julissa_prado/ https://www.instagram.com/rizoscurls/ https://rizoscurls.com/ https://linktr.ee/RizosCurls?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafnP5qXv30elInZqL4wAZFvgTBts1g4L-vFXF4lZB2Y7QzC3_bc_LTLum06Ig_aem_NuD-cBGHDvewhzLLdm_roQ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/premiere-columbus-2026-sees-10-attendance-growth-as-demand-for-in-person-beauty-education-surges/ Obsessed or Over It? Hair Sandwhiching The New Slick Back How Young Can you Get Extensions Hair Engineering More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Nice Girls Win: Boundaries, Self Worth, and Success Behind the Chair with Kelly Ehlers You can care deeply about your clients and still say no. You can love your work and want to earn more. And you can build a successful career without becoming a salon owner. In this special episode of Volume Up by TheTease.com, cofounder and executive producer Monica Hickey steps behind the mic to interview our own Kelly Ehlers about her book, Nice Girls Win: How Kind Women Can Create the Lives They Deserve. Together, they bring the book’s lessons into the salon, exploring how to set boundaries around client communication, stop overexplaining your no, communicate pricing clearly, and charge your worth without guilt. They also discuss moving beyond mean girl culture, walking away from relationships that compromise your wellbeing, and defining success on your own terms. Kelly opens up about the private struggle that inspired the book and why she paired personal stories with practical exercises readers can revisit. Whether you’re building your clientele, leading a team, or figuring out what comes next, this conversation invites you to get specific about the life you deserve and start making room for it. Plus, Monica and Kelly spotlight Michelle O’Connor’s texture education work and weigh in on fall beauty launches, from blurring bronzers to the wet dry shampoo debate. Purchase Nice Girls Win: https://www.nicegirlswin.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8S2H7JC?lv More From Nice Girls Win: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicegirlswinofficial News from TheTease.com: https://www.instagram.com/p/DesEVVmur5I/ Beauty News: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/a74108402/best-new-beauty-products-october-2026/ More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Episode Chapters 00:11 — Welcome: Monica Steps Behind the Mic 04:26 — Beauty News: Michelle O’Connor and Texture Education 05:51 — Fall Beauty Finds and the Wet Dry Shampoo Debate 09:10 — Meet the Author: Turning the Mic on Kelly Ehlers 15:01 — Setting Boundaries Behind the Chair 17:45 — Clear Expectations, Consultations, and Pricing 22:25 — Nice Girls Make Bread: Charging Your Worth 23:21 — Expanding What a Beauty Career Can Look Like 30:51 — Turning the Book’s Lessons Into Action 35:26 — Why Kelly Wants Nice Girls Win to Become a Movement Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro & Milk_Shake Interview with What if finding your next barber or your next chair could be easier? Kelly Ehlers sits down with Drew Lee, founder of Barber Recruit and owner of Original Sharp Barbershop and Shave Parlor in New Jersey, to explore a more connected, professional future for barbering. Drawing on 20 years behind the chair and a decade of shop ownership, Drew shares how his own hiring frustrations inspired a platform that brings portfolios, career experience, shop opportunities, and compensation information together. They discuss building strong teams, supporting barbers’ career growth, and finding a shop that fits beyond the paycheck. Plus, Kelly and Jeff discuss beauty news, transformative haircuts, curtain bangs, and the balance between charging your worth and communicating prices clearly. In The Fine Print, Kelly challenges the idea that women have an expiration date on their ambitions. Timestamped Chapters: Host Recording 04:33 — Welcome Back: Carnations and Catching Up 06:31 — Nice Girls Win: Reader Feedback and Recording the Audiobook 09:34 — Obsessed or Over it 10 Years Younger Child Stylists Are built Different Hair contouring 1ksewin 27:37 — The Fine Print: Challenging the Career Timeline for Women 32:05 — Beauty News https://www.thetease.com/undone-old-hollywood-curls-took-over-vivienne-westwood-ss27-at-pfw/ https://www.thetease.com/lina-lennox-founder-angela-d-muth-on-why-hair-protection-is-haircare Timestamped Chapters: Drew Lee Interview 00:00 — Meet Drew Lee: Celebrating 10 Years of Shop Ownership 00:37 — From High School Haircuts to a Career in Barbering 02:57 — Building Original Sharp and Stepping Into Ownership 06:52 — What Professionalism Looks Like in a Barbershop 10:28 — Why Finding the Right Barbers Is Still So Difficult 12:11 — Retaining Talent Through Structure, Support, and Career Growth 13:17 — Turning a Hiring Challenge Into Barber Recruit 15:47 — How the Platform Works: Profiles, Portfolios, and Visibility 17:11 — Finding Nearby Shops and Comparing Opportunities 18:16 — Projecting Earnings Before Choosing Your Next Chair 19:16 — Compensation Transparency and Finding the Right Pay Model 20:23 — Growing the Network: Connecting Shops and Barbers 22:08 — Drew’s Vision for the Platform and Finding the Right Shop Culture 24:39 — Why Changing Shops Can Mean Rebuilding Your Clientele 25:22 — Technology and the Future of Men’s Grooming 28:24 — Getting Started and Building With User Feedback 29:38 — The Tease Quick Takes: Public Speaking, Podcasts, Perms, and Justin Bieber 31:45 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Barber Recruit Links: https://barberrecruit.com/about https://www.instagram.com/barberrecruit https://www.instagram.com/originalsharp/ More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Interview with Brandon Bal-Lance Brandon Bal-Lance is the Owner and Creative Director of Bal-Lance Salon & Academy in Saratoga, California, as well as an award-winning hairstylist, professional educator, and editorial artist. His career spans color, cutting, styling, hair health, education, and salon development. As a Schwarzkopf Professional National Educator and Advanced Vidal Sassoon Artist, Brandon has traveled across the country educating beauty professionals while continuing to work behind the chair and mentor emerging talent. At Bal-Lance Salon, he has made developing the next generation of artists a priority through structured education, mentorship, and a junior artist program designed to bridge the gap between beauty school and the salon floor. From artist to educator to salon owner, Brandon brings a unique perspective on building a sustainable career in beauty and preparing the industry’s next generation for success. Links: https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandonballance/ https://www.instagram.com/ballancesalon/ https://events.zoom.us/ev/AtGmoI3aMs3CVxbl1-R4oh7ao884QCBt-tGL2vhX6MeugGHRA-7y~ArVHBtMkUJeGrN9FCPHDWDuQ28-mgKFXBburD41szx-yYHnQ2m_A4AcN6Q?lmt=1790703700000 https://www.vagaro.com/ballancesalon/book-now?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAac-jfkzUiE4lBOoufvu-88H6Dw604_eibidzfu1Gh7YtHMg5F00HCC6Rl-2Ow_aem_Yu8I94vsdVBVPnt88SR2yQ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/exclusive-julia-garners-2026-vmas-hair-bobby-eliot-breaks-down-her-madonna-inspired-look/ Obsessed or Over It? Very Pregnant Anne Smoky Eyes Fall Routine Snakes and snakeskin More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Interview with Dina Rosenbloom Dina Rosenbloom is a C-Suite Executive and beauty industry veteran that joined Hairstory in June 2023 and quickly became CEO. Before this, she served as Senior Vice President at Creed Fragrances North America for 11 years and prior roles include leadership marketing positions at Unilever, Carol’s Daughter and Bumble and bumble. Interestingly, Dina arrived in the US (Minnesota) as a toddler, after her family immigrated from the Soviet Union with just $8 to start their new life! She knuckled down and worked her way up, meaning that today looks quite different; a CEO of an incredible brand that is fully led by women. Links: https://www.instagram.com/dinarosenbloom/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-rosenbloom-9a72681 https://www.instagram.com/hairstorystudio/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/bobbi-brown-the-person-attempts-make-good-with-molly-simms/ https://www.thetease.com/glow-recipe-just-dropped-the-lip-blur-balm-your-feed-has-been-asking-for/ Obsessed or Over It? Brownie Points Morning Alarms Product or Gas More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Sponsored by OLAPLEX X Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://olaplex.com/ Sponsored by Nice Girls Win https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Win-Create-Deserve/dp/B0H8S2H7JC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=387LHIK1YA7IK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KDuAsqdk0_19R2v77dhuxr_rh7pkQCpECBzXVfjaGYXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.B_m5YYlgSmBmUFGniJ8Z9ZHwjq-xN-4_TMbHeyPhX0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=nice+girls+win+kelly+ehlers&qid=1784841714&sprefix=nice+girls+win%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 Interview with Babba Rivera Babba Rivera is an award-winning entrepreneur, brand builder, and the founder and CEO of Ceremonia, a clean haircare brand rooted in Latin American heritage. Born and raised in Sweden to Chilean parents, Rivera began her career in tech and marketing, helping launch Uber in Sweden before moving to New York and joining Away. She later founded her own brand marketing agency before launching Ceremonia in 2020, inspired by her personal journey with her hair, her family’s beauty rituals, and a desire to bring greater Latin American representation to the beauty industry. Rivera has been recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and continues to champion a more inclusive and culturally authentic approach to beauty and entrepreneurship. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaracanales/ https://latinness.com/en/babba-c-rivera-i-felt-a-strong-sense-of-responsibility-to-propel-change/ https://mykita.com/en/journal/in-conversation-babba-c-rivera-force-of-nature?srsltid=AfmBOorkRcfA3RqPvaJFYsrYEpAqVlyfxGkt_P2w3oDm9jB1Vlvui0RE https://babbarivera.substack.com/ https://en.ohmycream.com/blogs/journal/interview-babba-rivera-ceremonia News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/jacob-dillon-on-creating-ayo-edebiris-dreamy-26-emmys-updo/ https://www.thetease.com/meg-starter-was-an-actual-emmy-at-this-years-award-show/ Obsessed or Over It? 2027 Spooky Season Trade Perfect Hair More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
Sponsored by Nice Girls Win https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Win-Create-Deserve/dp/B0H8S2H7JC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=387LHIK1YA7IK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KDuAsqdk0_19R2v77dhuxr_rh7pkQCpECBzXVfjaGYXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.B_m5YYlgSmBmUFGniJ8Z9ZHwjq-xN-4_TMbHeyPhX0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=nice+girls+win+kelly+ehlers&qid=1784841714&sprefix=nice+girls+win%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 Interview with Mireya Villarreal Mireya is a distinguished hairstylist with a rich professional background, whose journey has taken her from a modest 600-square-foot salon to the helm of Pink Pewter, a globally recognized beauty brand. Her passion lies in inspiring others through her own story of triumph, challenges, and unwavering determination. Mireya blends her personal and entrepreneurial experiences to share a proven formula for success, offering an authentic look behind the scenes of building a business from the ground up. As the creator of From Chair to BossTM, including the live event and online course, she equips beauty professionals with the mindset, financial literacy, and business strategy to confidently transition from behind the chair to ownership. In addition to her business achievements, Mireya leads The Pink Pewter FoundationTM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides grants and scholarships to aspiring beauty professionals. Through these platforms, she continues to fuel a movement that empowers the next generation to build sustainable, independent careers in beauty. Links: https://education.mireyavillarreal.com/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/the-infinite-knot-karim-belghiran-breaks-down-cult-gaias-ss27-nyfw-runway-hair/ https://www.thetease.com/diane-von-furstenberg-ss27-runway-hair-is-an-ode-to-the-70s-and-80s-party-girl/ Obsessed or Over It? Edible Application Post Embarrassed Blowout arms More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
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