Hairbrained Conversations

Episode #289: Candace Mansour, Bridal Hair Specialist

Apr 30, 2023

What do you do when you hate doing wedding hair? You double down, of course! That is, you do if you're Candace Mansour (@candacemansour), a bridal hair specialist and educator based in the Northeast. Like many, she was intimidated by seemingly complicated updos, and in her own words, "hated bridal hair." But learning...

Episode #288: Tom Connell, Davines Hair Art Director

Apr 23, 2023

Join Gerard as he sits down with Tom Connell (@tommconnell), Hair Art Director for @davinesofficial, for this special episode filmed at the Davines House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We go deep into Tom's creative process and his unique way of manifesting original ideas across the spectrum of beauty. Also, Tom offers...

Episode #287: Dominique LyVar, ReZo Master Global Educator and Designer

Apr 16, 2023

With more than two decades of pro beauty experience, Dominique LyVar (@kingdomofcurls_) has had a transformative career: He’s worked as a stylist in corporate salons, taught at the Aveda Institute in NY, and even works as a freelance editorial artist. Today he is a ReZo Master Designer and Master Global Educator...

Episode #286, Traci Sakosits, VP of Education and Creative for Aveda Arts + Sciences Institutes

Apr 2, 2023

Traci Sakosits (@tracisak_hair) has devoted her career to uplifting and educating future hairdressers. After spending the last decade coaching students as the North American Creative Director at Sassoon Academy, she is now the VP of Education and Creative for Aveda Arts + Sciences Institutes. We dive deep into...