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About This Podcast
Welcome to the Hair It Ferst Podcast—the space where conversations about hair, beauty, and motherhood come first. Hosted by Tessa Mehl, Monica McCafferty, and Michelle Brockie, this show dives into real stories, shared experiences, and honest opinions about life, self-care, and the journey of womanhood.
Each episode is designed to feel like a cozy chat among friends—whether you’re looking for inspiration, relatable laughs, or a deeper connection to the world of hair and beauty.
Disclaimer: The hosts are not medical professionals. Nothing shared on this podcast should be taken as medical advice or claims. Hair It Ferst is simply a space for open conversations, learning, and connecting.
So grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation—because here, hair and life always come first.
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Recent Episodes
It Wasn't a Joint... It Was a French Fry
From menopause brain fog and forgotten leftovers to a car wreck, a hoodie-pocket “joint,” and the plot twist of the century (it was a French fry), this episode covers it all. The girls dive deep into…
The Cheese Grater Won & Other Lessons in Clean Living
What starts as a missing knuckle courtesy of a cheese grater turns into a wildly honest (and hilarious) conversation about tough love parenting, medical anxiety, clean products, and making real food…
The Bullsh*t Apocalypse & Other Things We’re Tired Of
It’s snowing, everyone’s exhausted, and patience is officially gone. In this episode, the girls are joined by fan-favorite Toni Vanschoyck for an unfiltered conversation about burnout, taxes, direct…
“Mic Drop, B*tches.”
This episode goes from Super Bowl chatter straight into the deep end — division, disrespect, and why everything feels so damn hostile lately. The girls unpack how politics have crept into everything,…
Johnny Corn Dog & Big Balls on a Skyscraper
From Netflix documentaries and heart-stopping free climbs to Sons of Anarchy crushes and Yellowstone-level devotion, this episode goes everywhere- fast. The girls talk about why protection feels…
"I've wasted more than $399 at Target"
This week, the girls take a break from total chaos to talk about the very real opportunity that landed in their laps with FermaGlo — and why it actually makes sense. From clean, non-toxic hair care…
Laser Boobs, Fire Hands, & Velcro Babies
What starts as a conversation about kids invading beds and husbands with lava-hot hands quickly turns into a wildly unhinged (and surprisingly deep) discussion about useless superpowers, horse-sized…
Sometimes Suzie Just Needs to be Free
In this wildly off-the-rails episode, the girls recap holiday survival mode, losing track of time entirely, surprise favorite Christmas gifts, and the universal truth that when you’re done hosting;…
Don’t Make This Weird: Things Stylists Really Wish Clients Knew
This week, the girls open up for one of the most honest and emotional episodes yet — a real look into what life is like behind the chair. From the deep bonds they build with their clients to the…
The Client Chaos Edition
Things get *wild* in the salon this week as Monica, Tessa, and Michelle dive into real-life “client chaos” scenarios — from half-finished box dye disasters to influencers asking for free hair. The…
"Take the Blow Dryer Out of My Hand & See What Happens!"
This episode has everything: salon trauma, rogue blow dryers, aging knees, sleeping clients, and a heated debate over developer volumes that might need a trigger warning. Tessa, Michelle, and Monica…
Don’t Stick Your Wick in the Wrong Candle Wax
Toni Vanschoyck and daughter Kat jump in for a no-holds-barred conversation that proves Fermaglo products may be clean — but the girls' mouths definitely aren’t. The group tackles salon boundaries,…
Stocking Wars, Ridiculous Wish Lists & Holiday Meltdowns
From a child requesting $2,800 cash to husbands buying surprise gifts nobody asked for, this episode captures the true spirit of mom-life at Christmas: exhaustion, laughter, and a whole lot of…
ADHD, Anxiety, & Why We're One Nudge Away from the Nuke Button
The ladies dive straight into holiday chaos, surprise ADHD diagnoses, anxiety-fueled overthinking, and the mental load women still carry every day. From stepping into a nurse huddle thinking it was a…
Keep Scrolling & Mind Your Tweet-Tweet Business
In this laugh-till-you-cry episode of Hair at First, the girls kick back for a totally unfiltered Q&A. Tessa, Michelle, and Monica spill on their worst accidental text messages, being exposed by…
Pig Farms, Potatoes & Purpose
From hypothetical body burials on pig farms to daydreams about world travel and second chances, this episode has everything that makes Hair It Ferst the lovable mess we adore. Tessa, Michelle, and…
Boss Bitches, Boundaries & Better Hair
This week, the ladies of Hair It Ferst put on their business hats (and comfy blankets) for a raw, real talk about the business side of beauty. From setting boundaries and valuing your time to…
The Day Tessa Wore a Grill to School
It’s another laugh-til-you-snort episode of Hair It Ferst! Tessa, Michelle, and Monica dive into the daily chaos of motherhood — from accidentally rocking her son’s grill at school drop-off to the…
The Non-Toxic Queen Takes the Mic: Toni Vanschoyck Unfiltered
This week, the HIF crew welcomes Toni Vanschoyck - founder of FermaGlo and the ultimate truth-teller. From calling out dimethicone and fake fragrances to sharing her wildest wellness habits (water…
Hot Flashes, Cane Poles & Book-to-Movie Blunders
This week, the girls are cracking up over everything from Christian Grey and country concerts to hot flashes and Hollywood. Tessa, Michelle, and Monica swap hilarious stories about bad massages, fake…
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Hair It Ferst has published 22 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Arts, Fashion & Beauty.
Hair It Ferst is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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