Jacob Khan & Ben White's- Sour Balls

Jacob Khan & Ben White's- Sour Balls

Author: Follow on IG @hairdustry June 2, 2025 Duration: 1:03:42

Why This Episode Is the Sour Truth Behind Beauty Industry Hype

Ever wonder what really happens when stylists stop being polite—and start getting real (and spicy)? 🌶️💥
What if the best industry convos included a Sour Ball Challenge that nearly sent someone to the ER? 😵‍💫

This week’s Your Day Off episode is a full-on beauty brain blast 🔊
A collab between Hairdustry + @beautylaunchpad — celebrating YOU, the stylist who keeps it moving 💇‍♀️🔥
Live from the floor of @americasbeautyshow

With @jacobhkhan + @benmicahwhite bringing raw honesty, laughs, and a whole lotta chaos
Hosted by @gabbymarieedits, Associate Managing Editor of @beautylaunchpad 💥

⚠️ Here’s what you’ll get:

  • The Sour Ball Challenge story (spoiler: stomach lining was not okay) 😅

  • Why humor might be your strongest business tool

  • Real talk on burnout, mental health, and staying in the game

  • Lessons from behind the chair—and the mosh pit 🎸

💉 There’s also IVs, Barbie, emo bands, and why hair shows feel like emotional rollercoasters
It’s raw, it’s weird, it’s very us

🎧 Season 8, Episode 27 — Sour Balls is out now

#YourDayOffPodcast #SourBallChallenge #Hairdustry #BeautyLaunchpad



Ever wonder what really happens behind the chair? Your Day Off @Hairdustry pulls up a salon stool for honest conversations with the people shaping the world of hair. This isn't about abstract trends; it's the real success stories, told by the stylists, colorists, educators, and entrepreneurs who've lived them. Each weekly episode feels like catching up with a friend in the industry, sharing the wins, the lessons, and the sheer creativity that fuels their work. You'll hear from those 'killer hair peeps' about everything from building a loyal clientele and mastering a new technique to the business savvy needed to run a thriving chair or own a salon. Designed to fit into your schedule, this podcast is perfect for that quiet moment on your actual day off, during a commute, or while you're prepping your station. It’s a space for professionals and enthusiasts alike to find connection and inspiration directly from the community. For more from these conversations and to see the work behind the stories, you can follow along on Instagram. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the craft, the culture, and the community that makes the hair industry so uniquely vibrant.
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