Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers

Red Hair Colours are challenging! The thought of a client entering the salon and asking for a red or copper hair colour transformation shouldn't fill you with panic and worry!​​​​​​​​​ What if I told you there's a way to formulate customised brights or natural-looking results for red and copper clients and actually feel excited about these requests? Steal my 3 top trending colour formulas for redh...

Fear? Not if you use these 7 must-know hair colour techniques the right way! Most Hairdressers start colour training by applying Global Tints or Semi-Permanents, however, not everyone is taught the theory and strategies behind formula decisions.  In this podcast, I'll be sharing with you the 7 most important colours to learn for haircolour success. This might mean you'll need to go back and revisi...

In this episode, we're talking about Money Matters & how emotional discounting can be hurting your salon biz with my favourite boss lady, Maddi Cook. I have gone from surviving to thriving thanks to the education and coaching I invested in this year with Boss lady Maddi Cook to learn and implement new skills for creating profitable pricing with a sale increase of 34% reaching my goal of being a SI...

Sometimes, clients forget or have last-minute emergencies, but it can also be due to a lack of commitment and being inconsiderate that hairdressers lose revenue when they no-show or cancel without enough notice for us to fill their appointment. Implementing a deposit policy can help address this issue. Since I implemented my no-show and other booking policies and started charging deposits in my sa...

Wondering if scheduling social media before a vacation works and why I'm talking about it? The answers are "YES it works" and I'm talking about this Vacation Instagram Strategy because I'm heading overseas in just a few days & will be actioning all of these steps myself. And I've done it all before when I've needed to step away from my business for health or other reasons. The strategies I'm shari...

As a hairdresser, you already know how crucial social media is for growing your business and attracting new clients. But with the demanding nature of our profession, finding the time to consistently post on multiple platforms can be challenging. That's where scheduling apps come in. They offer a range of benefits that can help streamline your social media strategy and make your life easier. Whethe...

You don't get second chances when it comes to hair painting redheads. Clients don't give you a second chance. If you f**k up a client's red or copper they don't come back. They don't refer their friends to you. Redheads rebook every 6 weeks for colour retouches as opposed to Balayage clients every 6 months. What is the cost to your salon business if you don't know how to confidently offer hair pai...

Balayage is a technique to is adaptable to blondes, brunettes, Brondes and redheads. Anyone that wants natural sunkissed haircolour is the ideal client to try subtle freehand techniques.  I'll be sharing with you in this podcast strategies for toning red hair and copper clients that request to go lighter because I want you to understand that it's the complete opposite of everything you have been t...

Would you like to learn the exact process that I follow to create beautiful "natural-looking" Coppers for my salon clients? Well, you're in luck! In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, you'll learn my methods for creating classic orange-based coppers with a 5-6-7-8 levelling system that works with every single colour brand. Level 7 is the only choice when it comes t...

Keen to cut down up to 20 hours per month of administrative work and writing social media captions? I sure am! Listen to learn what I have learned in my early experiments using easy AI strategies. I have tested out AI-generated course creation and blog creation with prompts. Some were great idea starters as opposed to full content creation done for you, and others were not quite right or sounded l...

When it comes to salon clients requesting hair colour correction services, it's important to establish clear contracts to protect both the client and the salon. A well-drafted contract ensures that both parties understand their responsibilities, outlines the scope of work, and provides a framework for resolving any disputes that may arise.  In this episode, we're discussing 10 must-have inclusions...

Decoding colour tubes is something we assume we should know. We assume everyone else in the salon knows it and I think in fear of looking silly or stupid we don't ask for help with it. What do the numbers really mean? Let me help you with this. In this episode, we're talking about how to decode colour tubes with the strategy you need to feel confident with every salon professional brand. As a Hair...

What is the real secret to formulating reds and copper haircolour? Is it the brand you use? It is impossible to achieve natural-looking coppers and red with your brand? Do you always get root glow when trying to cover greys in red formulas? These are the common questions that lead to fear-based colouring in salons. I don't want that for you, so I'm sharing the answer to all of these questions in t...

What is the Secret to Formulating Reds and Coppers with every brand?  Should you be choosing a semi-permanent or permanent hair colour in the salon? Is it your colour theory knowledge that's holding you back? Or perhaps you have some limited beliefs stuck in your head from someone you used to work with in another salon that was trying to be helpful by telling you only one brand can create beautifu...

If you would like to establish yourself as the go-to-hairdresser for your dream clients but feel like you need more help & clarity on branding, you're in luck! Because I am talking about all of these things with Hair + Beauty Branding + Marketing Educator – Jodie Brown.   Personal Branding and what you are posting on social media are not the same thing. You have probably been told to be successful...

Do you find it difficult to talk about your brand or business? Are you lacking the confidence you need to succeed? If you're ready to learn how to gain authority in your space and attract more like-minded clients with branding that lets you stand out in the crowd this is the podcast for you.  When your brand messaging is unclear or not attracting dream clients to your salon it's time to review you...

I've been asked this A LOT in my DM's recently... Q: How can I change to be a gender-free hair salon? A: In this episode, we're talking about gender-free pricing and consultation strategies to help you and your salon to know how to offer gender-affirming hair services. Let's discuss 5 easy ways to make all folk feel welcome in your salon, including;  Use an inclusive price menu  Have your pronouns...

In this episode, we're talking about LGBTQI+ visibility in the hair industry, pronouns, positive actionable steps for allies, and how to create a gender-affirming space and inclusive salon for all clients. I live in Sydney Australia, which is the host city for this year's world pride, plus the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is happening. I am thrilled to be speaking with an out and proud...

A haircut could be affirming a look, including your gender.  Hair Has No Gender yet so many salons are still offering men's and women's haircuts. I commit to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in the hairdressing and beauty industry. I am proudly a member of The Dresscode Project. The DCP is a global alliance of salons and barbershops committed to providing positive, gender-affirmi...

Have you ever faced challenging personal times in your life and felt like you needed to put a pretend smile on and keep working in the salon without sharing anything with your clients? Or perhaps you've overshared and you're now wondering how to reset boundaries that feel more comfortable for you now.    In this episode, we're discussing these questions and sharing self-care strategies to help hai...

Do you have clients coming to your salon showing Pinterest pictures for inspiration? Wondering if having a Pinterest Business account is for you and your salon biz? In this episode, we answer that question. We are talking with Pinterest TV Coach & Stylist Celeste Gonzalez to help us all learn more about the power of Pinterest for hair and beauty businesses. Pinterest is one of Celeste's favourite...

Wondering if browning out with reds is avoidable? In this episode, we answer that question. Reds and copper haircolours fade. They also "brown out", and I wonder why hairdressers are not talking about this more. Fading can be fought off with the right products between visits & suitable strategies in the salon.  I specialise in hair painting for redheads & I have so many new salon client requests e...

The numbers don't lie. Have you reviewed your 2022 salon sales figures? And set goals for this year? I have changed from surviving to thriving since covid closures by working on a few key areas in my salon biz. My gross and net sales have increased by +34%. My average number of sales has increased by 17%. And I have reduced the number of salon days from 4 days a week to 3 days.  Want to know how I...

In this episode, we're talking about Money Matters & how emotional discounting can be hurting your salon biz with my favourite boss lady, Maddi Cook. I have gone from surviving to thriving thanks to the education and coaching I invested in this year with Boss lady Maddi Cook to learn and implement new skills for creating profitable pricing with a sale increase of 34% reaching my goal of being a SI...

It is time to raise your prices in your salon! It is ok if you have already raised them this year. In fact, it is ok to raise them every 6 months if you choose to. There are no black-and-white rules around the frequency and how you should do it, which is one of the biggest reasons hairdressers and salon owners become nervous about how to raise prices.   I reached out to my talented friend Dawn Bra...