Mane Talk

Salon ownership might look like latte runs, great hair, and upbeat music—but the real story lives in the moments you don’t see. In this unfiltered solo episode, host Laura Bell pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to run a thriving salon. From fixing WiFi mid-foil to ordering wax at 9pm after bath time, Laura shares the reality of juggling clients, a team, a family, and a dream.This isn’t just a business—it’s a heartbeat. Get ready for laughs, relatable chaos, and a whole new appreciation

Ready for your most flawless glow yet? In this episode of Mane Talk, host Laura Bell sits down with stylist and aesthetician Madi to spill the secrets behind perfect spray tans and sugaring services. From prepping like a pro to making your results last, Madi shares everything you need to know—plus a few laugh-out-loud stories from behind the treatment room curtain.Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned client, you’ll walk away with tips, confidence, and maybe a reminder that beauty blunders

Hormones—the drama queens of the body—are crashing the hair party, and host Laura Bell is here to break it down. From puberty to postpartum, thyroid shifts to perimenopause, this episode of Mane Talk unpacks how your internal world affects the hair on your head (and sometimes your chin). Laura shares laugh-out-loud stories from behind the chair (including the time a surprise pregnancy was revealed by a box of foils) and delivers practical, supportive advice for navigating hormone-related hair

Warning: This episode may cause laughter-induced snorting, second-hand embarrassment, and serious stylist sympathy. Laura Bell is joined by Halloween-obsessed master stylist Natasha for a spooky-fun ride through some of the most unforgettable salon horror stories. From accidental baby bangs and mystery root meltdowns to vintage perm machines that could pass for torture devices, no story is too cringey to share.You'll hear real client submissions and candid confessions of behind-the-chair

Episode Summary:In this raw and relatable solo episode, host Laura Bell takes us back to her beauty school beginnings—from sky-high poofs and Bump-Its to her first butthole wax (yes, really). With her signature humour and honesty, Laura shares what no textbook ever covered: learning to build a beauty career one foil, facial, and emotional breakdown at a time. She opens up about the moment she realized hairstyling wasn’t just about hair—it was about heart. A powerful story about a client discovering

✂️ Episode Summary:Welcome to the first episode of Mane Talk—where beauty meets business and nothing’s off-limits. Your host, Laura Bell, shares the raw, real, and often hilarious story of how she went from stylist to salon owner, wife, and mom… all in the span of a year and a half. Hear the origin story of Salon 21, what no one tells you about opening a salon, the behind-the-chair myth she busts on the regular, and why this podcast is about way more than just great hair. It’s about community,

Welcome to Mane Talk—where beauty meets business in the most fun and unfiltered way! I’m your host, Laura Bell, and I have been in the beauty industry for more than a decade —starting behind the chair as a stylist and now running my own salon, Salon 21 Hair & Esthetics. Along the way, I’ve learned one thing: success in this industry is about way more than being great with hair! It’s about staying ahead of trends, understanding what clients really need and want, and constantly evolving—all while