{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Joseph The Hairdresser ","home_page_url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com","description":"Joseph The Hairdresser ","author":{"name":"Joseph The Hairdresser "},"items":[{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/josephthehairdressercom-is-back","html_content":"

After more than 18 years, I was able to repurchase the domain www.josephthehairdresser.com from the original owner. It went away, then someone took it, and I could not get it back; then I got a notice from GoDaddy that i...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/josephthehairdressercom-is-back","title":"JosephTheHairdresser.Com Is BACK!","summary":"After more than 18 years, I was able to repurchase the domain www.josephthehairdresser.com from the original owner. It went away, then someone took it, and I could not get it back; then I got a notice from GoDaddy that i...","date_modified":"2026-11-13T08:21:53Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/fall-2026-semester","html_content":"

I am back at college working on my last three Classes for my degree. I did three but dropped one and now I have to go to Spring of 2027 and finish. If I do not finish by the Summer of 2027 I have to reapply for my degre...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/fall-2026-semester","title":"Fall 2026 Semester","summary":"I am back at college working on my last three Classes for my degree. I did three but dropped one and now I have to go to Spring of 2027 and finish. If I do not finish by the Summer of 2027 I have to reapply for my degre...","date_modified":"2026-11-13T06:34:25Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/eli-whitney-program-at-yale","html_content":"

Last year, in 2025, I found a program at Yale to apply as a transfer student. It was for non-traditional students who did not have a bachelor's degree. My advisor said, " Go for it and see what happens." So I did. I fill...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/eli-whitney-program-at-yale","title":"Eli Whitney Program at YALE","summary":"Last year, in 2025, I found a program at Yale to apply as a transfer student. It was for non-traditional students who did not have a bachelor's degree. My advisor said, \" Go for it and see what happens.\" So I did. I fill...","date_modified":"2026-04-21T20:51:04Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/uass-website-mention","html_content":"

My Son and I were mentioned on the University of Alaska Southeast website news in 2025 for attending school at the same time. We both studied Behavioral Health, Assistant. Here is the article.

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/uass-website-mention","title":"UAS's Website Mention","summary":"My Son and I were mentioned on the University of Alaska Southeast website news in 2025 for attending school at the same time. We both studied Behavioral Health, Assistant. Here is the article.","date_modified":"2026-04-18T22:55:39Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/break-from-college","html_content":"

I ended up taking a break from classes for the Spring Semester of 2026. I was frustrated because I could not get the class format I needed. It was an online-only class without specific instruction. It was too late to be ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/break-from-college","title":"Break From College","summary":"I ended up taking a break from classes for the Spring Semester of 2026. I was frustrated because I could not get the class format I needed. It was an online-only class without specific instruction. It was too late to be ...","date_modified":"2026-02-27T23:10:28Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/i-passed-my-math-class-for-the-fall-of-2025-semester","html_content":"

I have been back in college since 2022. I worked hard and achieved an excellent GPA. I saved Math for last because in high school, I did not take very much math. Also, I am dyslexic, so things like math are hard for me t...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/i-passed-my-math-class-for-the-fall-of-2025-semester","title":"I Passed My Math Class for the Fall of 2025 Semester!","summary":"I have been back in college since 2022. I worked hard and achieved an excellent GPA. I saved Math for last because in high school, I did not take very much math. Also, I am dyslexic, so things like math are hard for me t...","date_modified":"2025-12-16T03:11:23Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/i-did-it-behavioral-health-assistant","html_content":"

In October 2025, I completed the final of three requirements to become a Behavioral Health Assistant. I am very excited to work with people who are committed to improving their lives and seeking help when needed. For yea...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/i-did-it-behavioral-health-assistant","title":"I Did IT!!! Behavioral Health Assistant.","summary":"In October 2025, I completed the final of three requirements to become a Behavioral Health Assistant. I am very excited to work with people who are committed to improving their lives and seeking help when needed. For yea...","date_modified":"2025-11-03T11:54:52Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/fall-2025-semester","html_content":"

I was questioned about a write-up for the college website yesterday, August 12, 2025. Of course, I said yes. The picture below should take you to the link. There is another write-up from 2023 that I will also link to. My...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/fall-2025-semester","title":"Fall 2025 Semester","summary":"I was questioned about a write-up for the college website yesterday, August 12, 2025. Of course, I said yes. The picture below should take you to the link. There is another write-up from 2023 that I will also link to. My...","date_modified":"2025-08-14T03:32:06Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/surviving-the-hair-business-in-alaska-after-and-divorce-1997","html_content":"

I worked for myself for five years. I took every lesson in the first few years of toxic environments and applied them to my hometown. I kept track of everyone. I retailed products. I did hair shows. I traveled and took c...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/surviving-the-hair-business-in-alaska-after-and-divorce-1997","title":"Surviving the Hair Business In Alaska After and Divorce 1997","summary":"I worked for myself for five years. I took every lesson in the first few years of toxic environments and applied them to my hometown. I kept track of everyone. I retailed products. I did hair shows. I traveled and took c...","date_modified":"2025-08-10T07:32:41Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/salons-gone-toxic-part-3","html_content":"

When I went from the bankrupt original Panash salon in Anchorage, Alaska, to my first booth rental salon, I was just kind of thrown into it. I needed a place to work. All the girls there were older and more experienced. ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/salons-gone-toxic-part-3","title":"Salons Gone Toxic Part 3","summary":"When I went from the bankrupt original Panash salon in Anchorage, Alaska, to my first booth rental salon, I was just kind of thrown into it. I needed a place to work. All the girls there were older and more experienced. ...","date_modified":"2025-08-06T10:20:40Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/toxic-salons-part-2","html_content":"

In the early 1990s, I went to work in a mall for the first time. The people who owned the beauty school I went to decided to open a professional salon located in Alaska's busiest mall. I was working for someone else temp...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/toxic-salons-part-2","title":"Toxic Salons: Part 2","summary":"In the early 1990s, I went to work in a mall for the first time. The people who owned the beauty school I went to decided to open a professional salon located in Alaska's busiest mall. I was working for someone else temp...","date_modified":"2025-08-04T07:42:07Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/when-the-salon-becomes-toxic-how-to-make-the-change","html_content":"

Salon environments can change over time. This change can cause significant conflicts or, worse, financial loss. As hairdressers, no one prepares us for when a salon fails. As artists, we take it personally. We pour so ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/when-the-salon-becomes-toxic-how-to-make-the-change","title":"When the Salon Becomes Toxic: How to Make the Change.","summary":"Salon environments can change over time. This change can cause significant conflicts or, worse, financial loss. As hairdressers, no one prepares us for when a salon fails. As artists, we take it personally. We pour so ...","date_modified":"2025-08-03T07:56:55Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/summer-time-2025","html_content":"

Been a busy summer. Running the family business and spending time with family. I have been learning chat AI. Also how to make AI photos. It’s a lot of fun. People seem scared of AI But I remember when they were scared of...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/summer-time-2025","title":"Summer Time 2025","summary":"Been a busy summer. Running the family business and spending time with family. I have been learning chat AI. Also how to make AI photos. It’s a lot of fun. People seem scared of AI But I remember when they were scared of...","date_modified":"2025-08-02T08:56:47Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/feedback","html_content":"

I have been working on getting my degree finished. I am four classes away from the finish line as of today, 5/14/2025. Here is an email I received from my Professor. She gave me some good feedback. I am also working on ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/feedback","title":"Feedback.","summary":"I have been working on getting my degree finished. I am four classes away from the finish line as of today, 5/14/2025. Here is an email I received from my Professor. She gave me some good feedback. I am also working on ...","date_modified":"2025-05-15T05:57:45Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/dark-horse-recording-tennessee-2007","html_content":"

I was able to travel to Tennessee in 2007 to visit a friend/client who had just moved there a few months prior. It was a fun trip. We went to Dollywood and all over Nashville. I was lucky to meet Robin Crow the owner of ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/dark-horse-recording-tennessee-2007","title":"Dark Horse Recording Tennessee 2007","summary":"I was able to travel to Tennessee in 2007 to visit a friend/client who had just moved there a few months prior. It was a fun trip. We went to Dollywood and all over Nashville. I was lucky to meet Robin Crow the owner of ...","date_modified":"2025-02-08T08:17:24Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/prince-william-sound-community-college-1996","html_content":"

In 1996 I started community college. I started my AA degree. I had a family and a home business going at the same time. I worked very hard going to school in the evening and afternoons. I made it for two semesters. Then...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/prince-william-sound-community-college-1996","title":"Prince William Sound Community College 1996","summary":" In 1996 I started community college. I started my AA degree. I had a family and a home business going at the same time. I worked very hard going to school in the evening and afternoons. I made it for two semesters. Then...","date_modified":"2025-02-07T01:11:04Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/arizona-licenses","html_content":"

I had both my licenses in Arizona at one time also. I had to let them go when I realised I was never going to make it to where I have friends and family.

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/arizona-licenses","title":"Arizona Licenses","summary":"I had both my licenses in Arizona at one time also. I had to let them go when I realised I was never going to make it to where I have friends and family. ","date_modified":"2025-01-31T11:03:23Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/renegade-art-show-2010","html_content":"

I have a very special person In my life who is not a lover but I Love. We met years ago on the dance floor of a " straight " bar. They are an amazing artist and I encouraged them to work on a project with me. They were a...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/renegade-art-show-2010","title":"Renegade Art Shows 2010","summary":"I have a very special person In my life who is not a lover but I Love. We met years ago on the dance floor of a \" straight \" bar. They are an amazing artist and I encouraged them to work on a project with me. They were a...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T08:39:06Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/grizzly-pizza","html_content":"

When I am not working in a salon I am helping my family in the family business. For almost 50 years they have owned the Grizzly Pizza and Gift Shop on mile 93 of the Richardson Highway in Willow Creek Alaska. I grew up t...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/grizzly-pizza","title":"Grizzly Pizza","summary":"When I am not working in a salon I am helping my family in the family business. For almost 50 years they have owned the Grizzly Pizza and Gift Shop on mile 93 of the Richardson Highway in Willow Creek Alaska. I grew up t...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T07:51:30Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/nothing-less-video-2004","html_content":"

Some local kids had a band. My friend Sean was shooting their music video. They did a video of their own. I was in it. It makes me laugh. I hope these guys are successful at whatever they are doing now. We had fun, what ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/nothing-less-video-2004","title":"Nothing Less Video 2004","summary":"Some local kids had a band. My friend Sean was shooting their music video. They did a video of their own. I was in it. It makes me laugh. I hope these guys are successful at whatever they are doing now. We had fun, what ...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T07:29:07Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/working-with-alaska-nomad-productions-in-the-early-2000s","html_content":"

I would trade a copy of the finished work for my services while working with my friend Sean. He is super talented and works for a big production company now. He did a lot of local music videos and T.V. commercials here i...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/working-with-alaska-nomad-productions-in-the-early-2000s","title":"Working With Alaska Nomad Productions In The Early 2000's","summary":"I would trade a copy of the finished work for my services while working with my friend Sean. He is super talented and works for a big production company now. He did a lot of local music videos and T.V. commercials here i...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T07:15:38Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/janet-martins-album","html_content":"

In the early 2000s, I met Janet Martin when she was working on the radio. We worked together on the ladies' night promotion. She has great energy and is a very talented artist. She asked me to help her with her demo Albu...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/janet-martins-album","title":"Janet Martin's Album","summary":"In the early 2000s, I met Janet Martin when she was working on the radio. We worked together on the ladies' night promotion. She has great energy and is a very talented artist. She asked me to help her with her demo Albu...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T06:25:54Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/crazy-queen-productions-2012","html_content":"

With all my YouTube pages and video production I created my own company. Crazy Queen Productions. I use it to make all my long form videos etc. I started the business in 2012. I try to keep it current. I have really lear...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/crazy-queen-productions-2012","title":"Crazy Queen Productions 2012","summary":"With all my YouTube pages and video production I created my own company. Crazy Queen Productions. I use it to make all my long form videos etc. I started the business in 2012. I try to keep it current. I have really lear...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T06:18:34Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/my-first-youtube-page-from-2008","html_content":"

Here is a screen shot from back a few years ago and a post where I show the views of my original YouTube page. Wow, I was successful and getting attention at first because there was not anyone doing what I was doing at t...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/my-first-youtube-page-from-2008","title":"My First YouTube Page From 2008","summary":"Here is a screen shot from back a few years ago and a post where I show the views of my original YouTube page. Wow, I was successful and getting attention at first because there was not anyone doing what I was doing at t...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T05:59:12Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/hawaii-sales-success-2016","html_content":"

In 2016 I was working for two months in Hawaii at SuperCuts. I was on the Big Island in Pahoa. I was number two in the region for combo sales. Meaning I did haircuts and sold products to the guests. Over the years I have...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/hawaii-sales-success-2016","title":"Hawaii Sales Success 2016","summary":"In 2016 I was working for two months in Hawaii at SuperCuts. I was on the Big Island in Pahoa. I was number two in the region for combo sales. Meaning I did haircuts and sold products to the guests. Over the years I have...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T05:48:34Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/international-beauty-show-las-vegas-2012","html_content":"

I went to the International Beauty Show for years but in 2012 I went to see the it in Las Vegas. All the new products. Shows styles. Artist everywhere.Meeting hairdressers from all over the United States. It helps fuel m...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/international-beauty-show-las-vegas-2012","title":"International Beauty Show Las Vegas 2012","summary":"I went to the International Beauty Show for years but in 2012 I went to see the it in Las Vegas. All the new products. Shows styles. Artist everywhere.Meeting hairdressers from all over the United States. It helps fuel m...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T05:26:35Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/alaska-instructors-license","html_content":"

I went for it and passed my Instructors test. It took a lot of studying but I did it. 2014. I can now have two students in a salon or work in a school and have up to 25 students. I can teach hairdressing and Skin care an...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/alaska-instructors-license","title":"Alaska Instructors License","summary":"I went for it and passed my Instructors test. It took a lot of studying but I did it. 2014. I can now have two students in a salon or work in a school and have up to 25 students. I can teach hairdressing and Skin care an...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T09:36:26Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/my-first-hairdresser-license-1989","html_content":"

Here is the first of many over the years. This is where it all started. I use to have my student permit and more but in all the adventures I have had in Life I have lost the other proof. I kept digital copies of everythi...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/my-first-hairdresser-license-1989","title":"My First Hairdresser License 1989","summary":"Here is the first of many over the years. This is where it all started. I use to have my student permit and more but in all the adventures I have had in Life I have lost the other proof. I kept digital copies of everythi...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T09:17:29Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/tennessee-cosmetology-license","html_content":"

In 2014 I Had my Tennessee license also. I have a very close, and dear friend who is like family to me who use to live in Tennessee. Nashville is a blast. I ended up spending time there off and on helping with her ranch....

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/tennessee-cosmetology-license","title":"Tennessee Cosmetology License","summary":"In 2014 I Had my Tennessee license also. I have a very close, and dear friend who is like family to me who use to live in Tennessee. Nashville is a blast. I ended up spending time there off and on helping with her ranch....","date_modified":"2025-01-30T08:54:22Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/california-cosmetology-license-2016","html_content":"

In 2016 I filled out and verified all my experience and hours with the State of California. I had to fly down and do the first paperwork in person. My friend Kylie helped me get there. I traveled using the bart system an...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/california-cosmetology-license-2016","title":"California Cosmetology License 2016","summary":"In 2016 I filled out and verified all my experience and hours with the State of California. I had to fly down and do the first paperwork in person. My friend Kylie helped me get there. I traveled using the bart system an...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T08:34:32Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/washington-state-cosmetology-license","html_content":"

In 1999 I went to Washington State and lived in Tri Cities. I worked at the Regis in the Columbia Center Mall. It was an adventure. I was up against some mean girls that had been taking advantage of the salon. I was aske...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/washington-state-cosmetology-license","title":"Washington State Cosmetology License","summary":"In 1999 I went to Washington State and lived in Tri Cities. I worked at the Regis in the Columbia Center Mall. It was an adventure. I was up against some mean girls that had been taking advantage of the salon. I was aske...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T08:23:11Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/aloha-hawaii-hairdresser-and-esthetician-license-2014","html_content":"

In 2014 I applied and took my Hawaii license exams. No practical just a written exam. I passed the hairdresser exam and failed the esthetician exam by 2 points. Darn, I had to go back to the Aloha State and take it again...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/aloha-hawaii-hairdresser-and-esthetician-license-2014","title":"Aloha Hawaii Hairdresser And Esthetician License 2014","summary":"In 2014 I applied and took my Hawaii license exams. No practical just a written exam. I passed the hairdresser exam and failed the esthetician exam by 2 points. Darn, I had to go back to the Aloha State and take it again...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T08:10:16Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/barbarella-54","html_content":"

For 18 month between 2001 and 2002 I had fun as a go go glitter boy dancer for a local cover band. To this day there are pictures all over the internet. WE HAD A BLAST and it was a hard show. We had to dance for 45 minut...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/barbarella-54","title":"Barbarella 54","summary":"For 18 month between 2001 and 2002 I had fun as a go go glitter boy dancer for a local cover band. To this day there are pictures all over the internet. WE HAD A BLAST and it was a hard show. We had to dance for 45 minut...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T07:52:49Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/mac-pro-membership-2009","html_content":"

When MAC was huge, I had a pro membership. I had to submit a portfolio so I did some of my clients make up and sent in pictures of them with hair and make-up done and was accepted. I had access to all kinds of education ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/mac-pro-membership-2009","title":"MAC Pro Membership 2009","summary":"When MAC was huge, I had a pro membership. I had to submit a portfolio so I did some of my clients make up and sent in pictures of them with hair and make-up done and was accepted. I had access to all kinds of education ...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T07:04:37Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/redken-symposium-2011","html_content":"

I was given a ticket that was paid for to this event. All I had to do was get myself there and find a room. 10,000 hairdressers from all over the world meeting in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay. I learned hair cuts, color...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/redken-symposium-2011","title":"Redken Symposium 2011","summary":"I was given a ticket that was paid for to this event. All I had to do was get myself there and find a room. 10,000 hairdressers from all over the world meeting in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay. I learned hair cuts, color...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T06:54:19Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/waves-by-joseph","html_content":"

In the early 1990's I got married, to a woman, and we had two sons. We moved back to the Copper River Valley to live at my family's lodge and raise the kids. I started a small hair shop in the back room of the lodge. Thi...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/waves-by-joseph","title":"Waves By Joseph","summary":"In the early 1990's I got married, to a woman, and we had two sons. We moved back to the Copper River Valley to live at my family's lodge and raise the kids. I started a small hair shop in the back room of the lodge. Thi...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T01:01:09Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/award-winning-hairdresser","html_content":"

In 1989 in beauty school we had to do state completions. There were all these rules and regulations' on how we were to prepare the hair and then it was judged by a panel of hairdresser judges. Alaskan Hair Fashion Commit...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/award-winning-hairdresser","title":"Award Winning Hairdresser","summary":"In 1989 in beauty school we had to do state completions. There were all these rules and regulations' on how we were to prepare the hair and then it was judged by a panel of hairdresser judges. Alaskan Hair Fashion Commit...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T09:45:51Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/queen-of-spenard","html_content":"

Anchorage Alaska has a lot of local color. Some of the places in town are well known for this. The largest and most famous club at the time, 2001 was Chilkoot Charlies. It is known the world over for being a hell of a pa...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/queen-of-spenard","title":"Queen Of Spenard","summary":"Anchorage Alaska has a lot of local color. Some of the places in town are well known for this. The largest and most famous club at the time, 2001 was Chilkoot Charlies. It is known the world over for being a hell of a pa...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T09:06:41Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/hair-extension-education","html_content":"

In 2007 I offered Hair Extension classes right here in Alaska. It was fun to set up class and teach. I had three students so it was worth while. Now that I am an instructor I could really go for it and do more students.

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/hair-extension-education","title":"Hair Extension Education","summary":"In 2007 I offered Hair Extension classes right here in Alaska. It was fun to set up class and teach. I had three students so it was worth while. Now that I am an instructor I could really go for it and do more students.","date_modified":"2025-01-29T08:50:13Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/split-ends-reality-show","html_content":"

While I was working on a client and after my YouTube exposure, I received a phone call asking me to submit my copy of my work and my self to the Reality Show " Split Ends". The show would take one hairdresser from one ty...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/split-ends-reality-show","title":"Split Ends Reality Show","summary":"While I was working on a client and after my YouTube exposure, I received a phone call asking me to submit my copy of my work and my self to the Reality Show \" Split Ends\". The show would take one hairdresser from one ty...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T08:31:09Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/being-a-manager-in-2005","html_content":"

When salon boutique was a thing a client/friend of mine started on. She tried to recruit me from my leasing my station at Hair Addiction when she was first getting open. I told her no. That if she stayed open for one yea...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/being-a-manager-in-2005","title":"Being A Manager In 2005","summary":"When salon boutique was a thing a client/friend of mine started on. She tried to recruit me from my leasing my station at Hair Addiction when she was first getting open. I told her no. That if she stayed open for one yea...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T08:14:45Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/joseph-the-hairdresser-on-the-silver-screen","html_content":"

Drew Barrymore came to Alaska to shoot a film. I Was contacted by a client who was working on the production. They needed hairdressers for a scene in the film. Turns out the scene they shot only ended up in the movie tra...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/joseph-the-hairdresser-on-the-silver-screen","title":"Joseph The Hairdresser On The Silver Screen","summary":"Drew Barrymore came to Alaska to shoot a film. I Was contacted by a client who was working on the production. They needed hairdressers for a scene in the film. Turns out the scene they shot only ended up in the movie tra...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T04:39:19Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/client-notes-and-feedback","html_content":"

In the past and before the internet clients used to give me little cards and notes of thanks or client feedback about their experiences with me. This was customer service feedback from the time period. Just as customer r...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/client-notes-and-feedback","title":"Client Notes and Feedback ","summary":"In the past and before the internet clients used to give me little cards and notes of thanks or client feedback about their experiences with me. This was customer service feedback from the time period. Just as customer r...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T01:42:46Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/working-in-new-zealand","html_content":"

In 2003 I was invited by Fred Potts who, at the time was from Alaska and a local filmmaker, to go on a huge trip to shoot a independently funded movie called, "The American Way." It's about a exchange student who is fro...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/working-in-new-zealand","title":"Working in New Zealand","summary":"In 2003 I was invited by Fred Potts who, at the time was from Alaska and a local filmmaker, to go on a huge trip to shoot a independently funded movie called, \"The American Way.\" It's about a exchange student who is fro...","date_modified":"2025-01-28T11:01:09Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/local-independent-films-early-2000s","html_content":"

I was approached by a group on independent filmmakers in the early 2000's. They all had these projects they were working on for local and out of state film festivals. It did not pay but I got practice and my name in the ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/local-independent-films-early-2000s","title":"Local Independent Films Early 2000's","summary":"I was approached by a group on independent filmmakers in the early 2000's. They all had these projects they were working on for local and out of state film festivals. It did not pay but I got practice and my name in the ...","date_modified":"2025-01-28T09:38:06Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/karma-cuts-2013-2015","html_content":"

In 2013 I leased my station and I changed my business name to Karma Cuts. I did a lot of giving back to my community and to the Universe. It was A lot of soul refreshing work. The local newspaper had undergone a few chan...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/karma-cuts-2013-2015","title":"Karma Cuts 2013-2015","summary":"In 2013 I leased my station and I changed my business name to Karma Cuts. I did a lot of giving back to my community and to the Universe. It was A lot of soul refreshing work. The local newspaper had undergone a few chan...","date_modified":"2025-01-28T09:20:25Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/thank-yous-letters-of-reference-awards-for-public-service","html_content":"

From 1996 on I have tried to keep copies of letters of Reference and any thank yous etc. This post is simple and speaks for itself. When I look back I think of all the fun that was had. I also think wow, things have chan...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/thank-yous-letters-of-reference-awards-for-public-service","title":"Thank yous, Letters of Reference, Awards For Public Service!","summary":"From 1996 on I have tried to keep copies of letters of Reference and any thank yous etc. This post is simple and speaks for itself. When I look back I think of all the fun that was had. I also think wow, things have chan...","date_modified":"2025-01-28T04:28:35Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/radio-star-hairdresser","html_content":"

In 2006 I did a few appearances on local radio stations. I was always looking for a way to promote myself to the most people in my Area. I waxed a clients ass On air at one point. I know, shameless.

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/radio-star-hairdresser","title":"Radio Star Hairdresser!","summary":"In 2006 I did a few appearances on local radio stations. I was always looking for a way to promote myself to the most people in my Area. I waxed a clients ass On air at one point. I know, shameless. ","date_modified":"2025-01-26T10:20:17Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/miss-copper-river-basin-1995","html_content":"

In 1995 when I had a salon back home in the Copper River Valley, I did a pageant. We included the younger girls in more of a talent show. I produced the event and planned it. Had the local press there and managed to get ...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/miss-copper-river-basin-1995","title":"Miss Copper River Basin 1995","summary":"In 1995 when I had a salon back home in the Copper River Valley, I did a pageant. We included the younger girls in more of a talent show. I produced the event and planned it. Had the local press there and managed to get ...","date_modified":"2025-01-26T09:19:10Z"},{"id":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/pageant-hairdresser-2000-2010","html_content":"

In 2000, for the millennium, I was approached by one of my clients who was the director of the Mrs. Alaska-America Pageant. Rita Corwin. She was a local TV personality and was known for a segment she did on the local sta...

","url":"https://josephthehairdresser.com/f/pageant-hairdresser-2000-2010","title":"Pageant Hairdresser 2000-2010","summary":"In 2000, for the millennium, I was approached by one of my clients who was the director of the Mrs. Alaska-America Pageant. Rita Corwin. She was a local TV personality and was known for a segment she did on the local sta...","date_modified":"2025-01-26T08:44:47Z"}]}