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.
Interview with Kenia Miramontes
Kenia is the founder and CEO of Kalon Skin Studio in TX. After suffering from skin issues for 12 years, Kenia started Kalon Skin Studio in 2018 to help people get the s…
Interview with Frank Fulco
Frank Fulco is CEO of Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Show (ABS). Frank leads strategic planning for ABS and continues to build Cosmetologists Chicago’s legacy …
Interview with Laci Wells
Laci Wells is a Fresno, CA full-time hairstylist and salon owner. She owns The Mane Room and specializes in balayage, extensions, highlights, brazilian blowouts, cuts and col…
Interview with Nubia Rezo
LatinX beauty brand founder, Nubia Rezo, is a master hairstylist with over 40 years of experience in the haircare industry who could often be found with a pair of scissors i…
Interview with 2021 NAHA Winners Ruth Roche and Nieves Almaraz
Ruth is a celebrity hairstylist, educator, NAHA Master Stylist of the Year 2021, Lifetime Achievement Award SW Hairstyling Awards winner,…
Interview with Diane Cole Stevens
Diane Cole Stevens, Owner of Cole Stevens Salon. She is an internationally recognized Hair Stylist, Entrepreneur, Life Coach ----& Mentor, Educator and Philanthropist…
Interview with Elma Beganovich
Ms. Elma Beganovich is a digital marketing authority who has been named by Forbes as "Epicenter of Influence" and credited by Yahoo News as the driving force behind her …
Happy New Year!
To kick off 2022, Kelly and Jeffrey take a look back at the top 5 trends and stories of 2021!
Interview with M’Lisa Ellis and Royal Ellis
M’Lisa Ellis is an Utah Licensed Master Esthet…
Interview with Dr. Farouk Shami
Dr. Farouk Shami is the founder of both CHI HAIRCARE and the brand new The LG CHI Color Master Factory. CHI HAIRCARE is produced by Farouk Systems, Inc., a Houston-base…
Interview with Josh DeMarco
Josh DeMarco is a Philadelphia based hairstylist, international educator, and co-founder of DAPR Grooming Parlour (a multi-award winning mens salon). He currently works in …
Interview with Pepper Pastor
Pepper Pastor spent over 20 years in the beauty industry developing some of the most talented artists. She owned an NYC salon, traveled globally, and created educational c…
Interview with Tanuja Singeetham and Cedric Parsiegla
Tanuja Singeetham is the Head of Regional Digital Marketing & US eShop for Henkel Beauty Care Professional North America. Tanuja leads a new team…
Interview with Dr. Graham Peaslee
Dr. Graham Peaslee is currently a professor at University of Notre Dame in the Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry department. Dr. Peaslee has been a part of the Amer…
Interview with Yene Damtew
Yene Damtew has made quite a name for herself as a go-to for unsurpassable standards of fashion-forward hairdressing. Being a self-starter far into her youth, Yene styled ha…
Congrats to the Volume Up by the Tease fans for staying with us for 50 episodes! In honor of this milestone Kelly & Jeffrey play a game recapping the last 50 interviews.
Interview with Candour Beauty…
Interview with Myra Reddy on the Salon Tip Tax
Myra Reddy is the Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for the Professional Beauty Association. We asked Myra to come on specifically to…
Interview with Scott Missad
Scott Missad is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Beauty Quest Group. Missad joined as a Board Member in 2019. Beauty Quest Group is a leading integrated man…
Interview with Michelle O'Connor
Michelle is the GLOBAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LOREAL MATRIX, 5X NAHA AWARD WINNER and a member of the Ulta Beauty Pro Artists team, with over 15 years of beauty industry …
Interview with Oliver Adams AKA TheKolorKing
Oliver B. Adams is known throughout the industry for his creative flair for hair, as well as his dynamic presence as a hair color educator. Affectionately …
Interview with Tracy Ftacek - Founder of The Pretty Convenient App
Tracy Ftacek is the Founder and CEO of The Pretty Convenient App and Pretty Set Go. Her mission is to empower beauty stylists to tak…