Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers

Looking for simple ways to deconstruct the binary? Still, in today's society, the gender binary is extremely prevalent and can be harmful to our transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary friends and salon clients. I am proudly the Australian Change Maker for the Dresscode Project. The DCP is a global alliance of salons/shops committed to providing positive, gender-affirming services for LGBTQ...

What is self-care, anyway? Is it buying things and lavender baths? Or something more complex? Capitalism and consumerism have taken over our thoughts on self-care and this can become confusing when trying to navigate what self-care is for you as an individual and why it's so important.  This is the first interview for Season 3 of the podcast, with Amber Rules, who is a Psychotherapist, Mental Heal...

Ever thought about enrolling in online education, and want a sneaky peek behind the scenes tour to see how it's done? In the latest Colour Kristina Talks podcast, I break down the tech behind my recent Hair Painting Redheads Bootcamp and give you an insight into the importance of finding the right team to help you learn new skills, strategies and techniques. W e're talking about why investing in e...

Fear? Not If You Use these 7 Must-Know Hair Colour TechniquesThe 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 revisit...

Henna is a plant-based dye that is tricky to remove from the hair. Many Hairdressers will simply say no to any client that is seeking to have henna lifted or coloured over in their hair. However, there are some applications available for salon professionals to offer clients seeking help to remove Henna. In this episode, I'll be talking about the dos and don'ts of removing (or attempting to) Henna...

Do you get nervous when a client asks you "Which haircolour suits me"?  In this episode, we're talking about haircolour suitability strategies and why you need to know these colour principles to become a fearless formulator! I am sharing the secret to formulating in the salon with proven colour principles adapted for hairdressers. - - - - - - - - - - DM KRISTINA ON INSTAGRAM - let's chat!   https:...

2022 is all about taking back control of your life and figuring out how to work smarter, make more money behind the salon chair, and live a happier life. Well, that's my plan anyway!  A strong theme that I am seeing across social media and that I keep hearing when talking about covid recovery with hairdresser friends is how can we make our lives easier and just do more of the work we love. I found...

WOW! What a challenging year (again)! This is the final podcast for the year. I n this episode, we're talking about Season 2 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast, plus the highs and lows of 2021. If you're looking for something new to binge on, you're in luck because there are now 87 podcast episodes to scroll back and listen to.  3 key themes I'll be talking about; Why it's important to choose 3...

I have reached out to an expert in our industry, Larissa Macleman, Business Coach and Founder of Salon Owners Collective to help you to scale your salon biz with online bookings. Larissa is a successful salon owner, salon coach, podcast host and has formerly worked with several salon software companies. So yep, you guessed it! She is the best in the biz to debunk our fears around online bookings a...

Maddi Cook is a mentor on a mission -  to teach our industry how to stop winging it, and start thinking like business owners. She has taught thousands of hair and beauty pros how to price for profit and set boundaries to prevent the dreaded burnout... So they can create the businesses they daydreamed of when they first started out! In this episode, we're talking about pricing perfectly, setting bo...

Hot Roots, Banding, Inconsistency, Stripes and unpredictable colour results are just a few of the things that regularly go wrong with hair colours in salons. Especially when it comes to dealing with clients that have left it too long between salon visits. During the last 18 months, our industry has been negatively impacted with forced closures due to lockdowns and this has pushed clients appointme...

Richard Kavanagh and his team at piiq have figured out a way to amazon proof our hair industry. Industry leaders and product companies are raving about how piiq can help salons to thrive and remain connected with their customers with the ability for businesses to still earn money through retail sales during lockdowns and between salon visits. In this episode, we're talking about how smart technolo...

Grey hair is trending! Silver is SEXY! It's important to learn how to offer support for clients seeking to transition from coloured hair to grey. In this podcast, I am talking with Grey Transition Expert and Author Natalie Varrasso. We're talking about how to help clients embrace their grey & decide when and whether it's a suitable option. This can be an emotional journey for our clients. Hairdres...

Online Learning has changed the way we learn & is changing our industry for the better. Most educators and coaches now offer online and in-person events or workshops to cater to more students with flexible pathways for learning. Online learning ensures that you have the best seat in the house, without having to travel to attend trade shows or hair shows. In today's technology age most education is...

Wondering if going freelance or rebuilding your personal brand is for you? In this episode, we answer that question. We discuss everything you'll need to consider before taking the leap to freelance. There are so many different pathways to do this. I am chatting with Sydney based Freelance Hair Stylist, Laura Spinney about how she did it. Alternatively, if you are not interested in becoming a free...

Wondering if closing your appointment book to new clients is a good idea for you? In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners, we answer that question. Closing your books to new clients prevents your business from scaling and growing. That's why I have made the decision to always keep my books open for new clients and I want to share the reasons why you s...

There's no magical cure for box dye disasters. And there are so many choices at your local professional hair supplies store it can be overwhelming. I have tested many options during my 20+ year career as a Haircolourist. In this episode, we're talking about how to remove BOX DYE with Colour Strippers and why you need to know how to lift artificial pigment without damaging the hair quality or light...

US Colorist + Brand-Free Educator Elaine Travis teaches hairdressers how to formulate fearlessly using her signature formula, aptly named "The Universal Law of Lift". Have you ever mixed up colour and then get stuck on how it went wrong? Knowing the colour is only half the equation. Listen to learn the most interesting hair colour formula you'll ever learn! Literally, mind-blowing stuff! In this e...

Richard Kavanagh is a seasoned award-winning Session Stylist. He has worked on hundreds of shows, shoots, campaigns & education events across the globe. If you would love to be styling hair backstage at Fashion Week, on photo shoots or start entering photographic competitions, but have no experience or get overwhelmed with what strategy to take, this is the podcast for you! Richard shares his secr...

Weddings, debutantes, high school formals, birthdays, performances, engagements, or just a fun night out could all be considered as a special occasion. In this episode, I am talking with Long Hair Styling Expert + Educator Lorna Evans about special occasion hair colour and styling and why you need a different approach to classic colours and blow-dry techniques. We dive deep into technique, tools,...

In this episode, we're talking about Express Colour Correction Strategies and what to do when unexpected outcomes or whoopsies happen in the salon. Let me help you fix those unexpected outcomes with creative solutions!  In the world of hair colouring, corrections can be express if it's just a quick technique needing a minor adjustment or perhaps you view something at the basin area as you remove a...

Social Media has frequently been changing and all the updates can be difficult to navigate without the right support from a coach or education. In this episode, we're talking about Instagram Video Strategy and why you need one. We are talking with the Founder of Melbourne Hair Blogger and Social Salon School, Nicole Healy. She has been in the Hair Industry for over 19 years and now specialises in...

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...

Did you know there are actually 3 options (not just 2) for choosing a hair colour to suit a clients complexion? There's COOL or WARM or BRIGHT. It's important to know the rules like a pro, so you know how to break them like an Artist! The 2 most common questions that clients ask me is whether they suit a warm or cool colour, or if their skin is warm or cool. Wondering what's the difference between...

This episode is something different to the norm for my Colour Kristina Talks Podcast show. It's going to be an expiring episode that can only be listened to for a short time before I remove it from the airwaves.   If you'd like to learn how to Paint Reds and Copper Hair Colour without HOT ROOTS and Banding, you're in luck Colour Lover! Listen to this podcast before it expires for your exclusive in...