Episode 8: Asbéd Kehyeian
✨ Magical Mindset Podcast: Your Hair & Self-Expression
Express Yourself: Hair Care and Styling Secrets with Asbéd Kehyeian
Join me in an insightful and engaging conversation with celebrity hairstylist Asbéd Kehyeian as we discover the importance of hair consultations, the art of self-expression through hair, and valuable tips on maintaining healthy and stylish hair. From understanding why hair is a significant part of our identity to learning about Asbéd's personal journey and his experiences working with stars like Shakira, we will provide a wealth of knowledge for anyone looking to elevate their hair game.
🎧Listen and 💻Watch the Podcast Below ⬇
🔗 Resources & References
📚 Books
The Visual Story - about the principle of contrast and affinity (film school in a book) | Read our blog post about this book.
Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin | Read our blog post about this book.
Hair Resources
Mulberry Silk Bonnet for sleeping | silky scrunchies | Silk Pillow Cases - select the size
Professional Hair Products by Shu Uemura's Ultimate Reset line
Shampoo & Conditioner *Get the large 33.1 oz to save money!
Best drug store hair products: Suave Shampoo and Conditioner
"Japanese" Hair Brush that does the double brushing | Detangling Brush | Neem Comb
Horse Shampoo *May remove color because it is very purifying (will update when we get the name)
Work with an Expert: Look for Gray Hair or Curly Hair Specialists in your area | Also baldness prevention and alopecia support
Biotin vitamins
Sleep with braids for beach waves & use rollers for curls
Midrange tools like dryers and flat irons
Shakira - Shakira's FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show (Shakira Media)
Asya Colie - Fine Artist and my first Hairstylist
Marcello Hernandez - comedian on SNL
Paz - the Artist, Graphic Designer and my sister
The other Macarena is Mackie Jones.
Macarena's Programs
Set for Success
The Hot Project for Sizzling Self-Esteem Inside and Out
Expression Reveals Yourself
Luck Favors the Prepared & Edna Mode from the Incredibles
Movie: The Girls at the Back - friends shave head in solidarity with friend who has cancer
Questions from listeners: Podcast subscribers can be invited to participate in live recordings
⚡ Highlights
PRO TIPS:
Sleep with braids for relaxed and wavy beach waves.
The rolls are the classic ones for volume.
Use a good brush
We can change clothes, but hair…hair is a big part of yourself.
His job is IMAGE CONSULTING - He can advise you on your look. His superpower is knowing what works for each individual person.
His process:
He focuses on making the client feel confident, so his work is very personal.
He considers age, job, and lifestyle.
It’s not about him…it’s about YOU, the client.
He likes to be honest and clear.
FACT: There’s a reality: The grey hair will come out someday…and you will have to deal with it! It’s okay to be grey, but you don’t want to look messy—unless messy is your brand.
Wisdom hairs - We earn them.
Trust is important. He asks for trust and will give in exchange for the best look he can give.
There’s a very important relationship between your hair and who you are.
MACARENA: “Beauty parlors are more than just salons. They provide community, (...) it opened my eyes”
Most people don’t know what they want, so the stylist must be an artist who can guide them to the best version of themselves.
When working with celebrities….well…whatever you say, they already know. So you must be very talented. It’s challenging.
ORIGIN STORY: He loves art.
⭐️ Guest Asbéd Kehyeian
Beauty Expert and Hairstyle Artist
Asbéd injects creativity, passion and innovation into every masterpiece he creates. Specializing in hair color and cuts and classically beautiful styles, carefully balances precision, movement, and texture for each and every client. Drawing his creative inspiration from high fashion, art, and film giving. His tones and styles are unique and have a beautifully subtle edge.
He can perfectly explain and understand whatever the best is for each client by many languages - English, Spanish, Arabic, American, Turkish.
Asbéd also has professional experiences at Fashion Agencies in Barcelona and Europe with actors & actresses. One of his ongoing VIP clients is Shakira.
Social Media:
Instagram: @kehyeian_asbed & @asbed_hairstylist
⏳ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Hair Care and Self-Expression
01:12 Meet Celebrity Hairstylist Asbéd Kehyeian
01:42 The Importance of Hair in Self-Expression
02:12 Asbéd's Approach to Hair Consultations
05:30 Building Trust with Clients
08:22 Personal Stories and Hair Mistakes
10:09 Gray Hair and Hair Care Tips
12:42 The Role of Stylists in Personal Transformation
13:34 Questions to Ask Your Stylist
15:22 Understanding Your Color Season
17:25 The Psychological Impact of Hair
22:02 Why Do We Change Our Look?
25:33 Being Camera Ready
26:30 Embracing Your True Self
27:09 The Power of Image Transformation
28:41 Building Client Relationships
32:17 Hair Care Tips and Tricks
34:29 Personal Hair Stories
39:07 Listener Questions and Expert Advice
45:59 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
📃 Transcript
🧚🏼♀️ Host Info
Host Macarena luz Bianchi is a Program Creator, Children's Book Author, and Mindset Coach for Grown-Ups, she's affectionately known as My Fairy Godmother to her community, inspiring and guiding them on their personal growth journeys.
At Spark Social Press, they offer gift books of empowering poetry for grown-ups to express themselves with meaningful words of recognition, inspiration, and appreciation on every occasion, allowing readers to feel seen and understood.
The Grateful Giraffes book series and subscription for children, educators, and caretakers that encourages gratitude through play with Book Club and Writing Workshop prompts.
For personal development, Macarena has created several programs:
Theme Park of Life and Directing Your Life programs are a lighthearted framework for thriving.
The Hot Project step-by-step guide to sizzling self-esteem inside and out.
Lighthearted Living Formula of wonder, wellness, and wisdom because the magical trio offers the destination and the pathway to fulfillment.
🧚🏼♀️She's like a fairy godmother who helps people express themselves genuinely with her community subscriptions, coaching, and courses. She offers simple and nourishing mindset tools such as gratitude and self-esteem makeovers for her clients to reclaim their lightheartedness and joy of life while expressing their wonderful selves without guilt or overwhelm.
Learn more at macarenaluzbianchi.com, where you can become a Lighthearted Living Insider, find her best-quality books, and support the podcast directly.
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