Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers

Dry Haircutting is exactly what it sounds like - cutting the hair dry without any water on it. Many stylists love this technique for curls and dabble in it for other textures with a mix of wet and dry cutting for various techniques. Dry Haircutting is suitable for all stylists and clients that like to see how the hair looks in its natural state without being stretched with water. It's a hot topic...

Are you or your salon team in need of some major inspiration? Do you want to have those engaging conversations with your clients to inspire them with a new look that is in trend right now? Look no further. This is the podcast for you! I'll be sharing the hottest trends in both hairdresser lingo and client descriptions to help you attract new dream colour clients with your messaging on social media...

If you are a busy hairdresser or salon owner, t his episode will get you excited about digital marketing with tips, tricks and strategies that are easy to implement into your salon business. In our visual industry, your salon or personal hair brand's messaging is now more important than ever. I am speaking with Stylist and director of Croznest UK Creative Agency, Jason Crozier. We're talking about...

Wondering which colour stripper is the best for you in your salon? Is it better to use Bleach or Colour Remover? In this episode, we answer those questions and I will reveal the only 2 Colour Strippers that you need to know. In case you missed the last 2 podcasts make sure you go back and check them out because Copper is trending! We have been discussing how to convert Blonde to Copper (and back a...

Wondering what to do when your blonde clients try the copper haircolour trend & then change their mind and ask for blonde again? In this episode, I'll be talking about 3 salon-friendly techniques for clients that were blonde, went copper, and now want to go back to their previous blonde colour again. I am spilling the tea on the podcast this week with a special 3-part series to break it down into...

Wondering how to transform your blonde, balayage, bronde and teasy light clients into copper? And worried they will ask for blonde again and you're not sure how to approach that? In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, we answer that question. I would love to help you be fearless with copper transformations in your hair salon! Listen to learn how to convert 3 differe...

In this episode, we're talking about strategies for responding to negative feedback or 1-star reviews and why you need one to protect yourself and your salon biz. There are 3 things I suggest doing when you get a negative google review. These are easy-to-action steps that are best done quickly after the review has been published to your page or your salon business page. Those steps are: Respond wi...

Wondering if (unwanted) glowing hairlines are the norm for red and copper-haired clients in your salon? Or could there be an easier way?  In this podcast I'm covering: Should you start at the front or the back with tinting to avoid hot roots? (and the reasons why!)  Why do hot roots occur more with reds than blondes and brunettes? And an easy recipe to avoid glowing hairlines for greying clients w...

In this episode, we're talking about the 3 biggest challenges hairdressers are facing with red and copper hair colours and how to avoid these common mistakes. Listen to learn how to avoid hot roots, banding and colours looking too bright instead of natural when clients request natural tones of red, copper, and Auburn versus bright traffic light reds. It's all in the levelling system and listening...

Have you ever walked past the shampoo bowl and freaked out that your blue-based platinum toner looked black? I think every colourist has done this at least once. So many Hairdressers struggle with red and copper toners looking too brown or too bright. I've been there too!  Perhaps you've received that dreaded phone call from an unhappy client within a week or so because their toner or glaze has fa...

Wondering if you need to pre-lighten or bleach hair before colouring light or bright reds and coppers? In this episode, we answer that question.  Many so-called "Hair Colour Gurus" will tell you to bleach before vibrant reds. Let's bust this myth! This is simply not true! Unless you're working on hair with a buildup of colour you will NOT need to always bleach before colouring hair red or copper i...

Many hairdressers associate alcohol and drugs with celebrations and having fun, and equally reach for substances to knock the edge off a rough day. This podcast is a conversation with Clive Allwright, salon owner, global educator, stylist, and industry icon coming clean about sobriety. This is a very sensitive issue and this interview is published with permission by Clive. I have tremendous respec...

Very few women experiencing family violence approach specialist services or the police in the first instance. However, they are likely to tell someone they trust. Due to the 'touch and talk' nature of salon work, hairdressers and other salon professionals often develop a strong and intimate bond with their clients where personal details are revealed. Being listened to, believed and given appropria...

Scared of stripes? Not sure what foil pattern suits which hairstyle? Not If You Use these 6 Must-Know Foil Highlight TechniquesThe Right Way! I love foiling! I love foil highlights! And I am absolutely not the only hairdresser that loves and utilizes foil fundamentals for haircolour success.  Balayage has evolved to include so many foiling techniques, such as Foilyage, Blendage, Tip Outs, Wide Jum...

Branding for your salon and your personal brand are both hugely important for your success as a Hairdresser!  Think of strategic branding as really defining your purpose, your mission statement, your brand vision and your 'WHY' as a brand. If you don't know this it's not too late to do this now!  Branding is all about presence, trust and connecting with your audience in your own unique and special...

Whether you are a Stylist, Colourist or Salon Owner, SalonScale is the best profit app for Hairdressers!  SalonScale Founder Alicia Soulier noticed a leak in her salon business that was directly affecting her bottom line: the colour bar. Without the proper technology to account for the cost of hair colour, many colour sessions were walking out the door unpaid. This discovery led to the creation of...

Wondering when to use 10, 20, 30, or 40 vol peroxide in the salon? In this episode, we answer that question.  Peroxide, developer, activator, processing solution. It's all the same thing. Just different names are used for different strengths and by different brands to describe peroxide. Deciding on your colour tube is only part of the equation when formulating your hair colour. You also need to un...

I love colour corrections! I know that many hairdressers find the dreaded c-word frightening, but let's face it! Almost every new client is some kind of transformation or correction of some kind. Perhaps you could change the word from correction to transformation to remove your fear! In this episode, we're talking about 5 must-know colour correction techniques for haircolour success and why you ne...

Having a cancellation policy in theory versus putting it into practice in your salon are two very different things. If you've never communicated your policy with clients, how comfortable do you actually feel in charging them for a no-show or last-minute cancellation, or the dreaded situation when a client arrives at your salon too late for their appointment. That is #awkward because it can become...

Diversity is the now and future. Inclusivity Training for salons and hairdressers goes far deeper than removing men's and ladies' hair cuts off your service menu. The hair and beauty industry has always been considered a safer space for people within the LGBTQI community, but we still have a long way to go with education, acceptance, and understanding of how to make sure as an industry that works...

Education invites creativity back into your salon practice. When was the last time you spent a day painting hair swatches and testing out new techniques like an Artist that loves to paint?  In this episode, we're talking about continuing education and why you should remain open to new ideas for success in business and for your inner artist to thrive.  Some of the biggest hair shows are reopening a...

Wondering whether your salon is inclusive and accessible for fat clients? In this episode, we answer that question.   My goal is for the hairdressing industry to welcome clients of all body types with professionalism and accessibility training, which is why I am talking with Amber Rules to break it down into actionable steps we can all take to improve our salon offerings for inclusivity for fat cl...

Do you struggle with confidently talking on video for Instagram? Or perhaps you get the voice wobbles in the salon when trying to suggest a client buys some products for homecare? Hairdressing is (now) so much more than doing hair. We need to confidently talk with our clients in the salon. Plus, hairdressers are also social media content creators who must know how to speak confidently on film for...

Wondering if silent appointments could work in your salon? What began as a service for neuro-diverse clients, has rapidly grown to be desirable for many clients seeking a relaxing experience at a time when the world is a very noisy space. Tara Abramowicz is a Hairstylist and Educator that travels the world inspiring and educating other hairstylists...but here's the thing: she's also Autistic. Base...

Is this you? Do you feel like you're not charging enough in the salon, which is either causing you to worry or work way more than you have to? Or take MORE clients than you want to in one day? And then add in overspending on products! No budget. Winging it. YIKES!! Let us help you with that. In this episode, I'm talking with Nina Tulio about salon pricing and back bar budget strategies, and why yo...