
Kelly Huether Reacquires Life of Riley and Riley Salon Resources
Life of Riley Salon Supply and Riley Salon Resources are back in the family, as Kelly Huether acquires the professional distributor he co-founded in 2013.
Two experts on beauty share their experience and professional perspective on this dynamic industry.



Expanding on their success as independent educators, Ashley Gregory and Jaime Schrabeck, PhD have launched Outgrowth, A Slice of Pro Beauty Podcast. This new collaboration provides content relevant to the professional beauty industry in a timely and accessible way. Corresponding discussions on Outgrowth’s social media channels give listeners the opportunity to explore resources, post comments, and ask more specific questions.
“As the name Outgrowth implies, our development as professionals requires regular maintenance,” explains Ashley Gregory. “We’re engaging a broader audience on issues that affect beauty pros both individually and collectively in an evolving industry.”
The Outgrowth Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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About Outgrowth: A slice of pro beauty! A podcast for beauty pros who want to improve themselves, their businesses, and the industry as a whole. Hosted by professional beauty industry advocates Ashley Gregory and Jaime Schrabeck, PhD, Outgrowth covers the issues that affect beauty pros right now. Proudly inclusive, Outgrowth isn't just for hair stylists! Nail techs, estheticians, barbers, braiders, massage therapists, lash techs, and more will surely benefit from Jaime and Ashley's insights. Join Outgrowth and let's grow together!
About Ashley Gregory: Celebrity manicurist and creator of The Nailscape, Ashley Gregory understands the pressures of “being your own boss” while bridging the gap between beauty school and a successful career. Her impeccable session work has been featured in ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and Billboard Magazine and in campaigns for Nike, McDonald’s, and Samsung. Applying her corporate management skills and refreshing approach to social media, Ashley coaches other beauty entrepreneurs to build viable businesses based on their unique talents.
About Jaime Schrabeck, PhD: Licensed since 1992, Jaime Schrabeck, PhD works as a manicurist and owner of Precision Nails, an exclusive employee-based salon in Carmel, California. Beyond the salon, she advocates for the beauty industry, consults with salon owners and manufacturers, mentors educators, organizes events, writes savvy articles and advises California's Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and attorneys as an expert witness.
Originally posted on Nails Magazine

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