"Guru In Your Ear"

During my career , I have the opportunity to listen to and interact with many inspiring people who impacted my life and my career. But , every once in a while you meet someone has their own special lane. Someone that you cannot place in a category. But someone that you know , has a special gift and special skill. This is the case with Tammy Feltner , whom I had the pleasure of hosting on this &nbs...

Welcome back to “Bruce Lee’s 7 Lessons” Today’s lesson …..”Learning” What if I told you that learning is all around us ? The challenge is , sometimes we do not recognize it , nor do we always know how adapt it to our craft. What if I told you , learning never stops ? That’s right , there are always new or different ideas , skills , and strategies that we can take advantage of to propel our career...

It’s not often that you get an opportunity to interview one of your heroes , mentors , coaches , and friends , but this month , we are very fortunate to spend time with Doug Cox , as he imparts some of his life’s wisdom in a way , that only he can. Anyone who has “Redken Roots” and has been been part of the Redken family for most of their carrier will remember Doug and the “Challenge of Success” f...

We are excited to announce that Chris Sulimay is back with us for a second round of learning. Hairdresser , Salon Owner , Author , Teacher , Coach ….. Chris is an amazing asset to our profession and his perspective on our business , our personal growth , our mental and emotional health makes his message valuable and relevant. Our newest episode drops on Monday January 16th Be sure , not to miss it...

Welcome back to “Bruce Lee’s 7 Lessons” Today’s lesson …..”Happiness” Sounds simple , right ? Be happy ! We have all heard the song ! But its not always as easy as we think. What if I told you that some people spend their life searching for “Happiness”. This , of course , leads to looking for the external stimulation to make them happy and always finding a downside in anything that shows the poten...

Variables : #1 Not consistent , or having a fixed pattern liable too change #2 An element , features , or factor that is liable too change. What if I told you that there are around 15 different variables , that if not in line , could cause you to achieve un-expected hair color results? There may be more than 15 , but at Guru Nation , we have identified , what we believe are the top 15 that all col...

Welcome to Episode #3 in the “Everything Speaks” series ! In this episode we will discuss the “Kinesthetic” learner. Kinesthetic is defined as : Relating to a person’s awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body. So , what does that have to do with learning ? A lot! These are the people who cannot sit still for long periods of time without drifting off (losing connection) with...

Kinetic Energy ? What does it mean ? Have you heard the newest terminology being thrown around by “social media influencers” in the past 30 days ? Here we go again ….the very people that complain about too much science , are the very ones that are now talking K1 , K2 , K3 This is accurate information but, it’s not the whole story and , most importantly , it’s not exclusive to any hair color brand....

Welcome to session 2 of “Everything Speaks”! In this session we will discuss the Auditory learner. I know , you are probably thinking , I get this ……auditory has something to do with hearing , so it must mean they need to hear me, right ? Well , not really … That’s only part of it. Auditory does have to do with hearing , but that opens up an entire world of skills and answers those questions why ,...

Have you heard the term “Everything Speaks” ? Well , in education , that is true in every aspect ! So , as trainers or trainers in training , it is essential to not only understand our content , but we must also have an understanding of the “Adult Learner” and how they learn. What gets their attention ? What makes information meaningful for them ? How do we keep them engaged in the learning proces...

Okay my friends , here is our third episode in the "Trainer to Trainer" series . Our guest , in this episode is Chris Sulimay and boy , does he deliver. Wither you are a seasoned educator or an aspiring educator , I belive you will find Chris's message relevant to the experiences all educators go through and a great resource to review over & over again. Remember , repetition is the mother lear...

Whoops ! My apologies .....we mistakenly posted Episode #1 for a second time and now have posted the real Episode #2 . So sorry Anthony , for the mistake..... Welcome to episode #2 of our “Trainer to Trainer” series ! We have brought back Anthony Presotto for a second round of information , perceptions , and recommendations that can help educators/trainers , gain a better understanding of their ro...

You would think , after all the years , all the classes , all the “in Salon” experiences , that Grey hair would no longer be such a challenge and we would have complete understanding of , what it is , how it reacts with hair color, and how to achieve consistent success in the Salon , when dealing with these issues. But , alas , we still have struggles along with inconsistent information and traini...

Trainer to Trainer I am so excited about this new series where we have an opportunity to hear from the people who have worked on their skills , not only as a hairdresser , but a trainer as well. Did you know that hairdresser skill sets and Trainer skills sets are comprised of different skills ? Just because I can execute wonderful hairdressing results behind the chair , does not mean I will be a g...

You would think , after all the years , all the classes , all the “in Salon” experiences , that Grey hair would no longer be such a challenge and we would have complete understanding of , what it is , how it reacts with hair color, and how to achieve consistent success in the Salon , when dealing with these issues. But , alas , we still have struggles along with inconsistent information and traini...

You would think , after all the years , all the classes , all the “in Salon” experiences , that Grey hair would no longer be such a challenge and we would have complete understanding of , what it is , how it reacts with hair color, and how to achieve consistent success in the Salon , when dealing with these issues. But , alas , we still have struggles along with inconsistent information and traini...

Does color lift color ? Well , the conventional answer has always been no ………but , is that really true ? It all depends on how we qualify lift ! I we qualify lift as breaking down all artificial dyes in the hair fiber from previous colors , then you may not agree with what we are about to share in this podcast. What if I told you that hair color used on previously tinted hair can , in some cases ,...

Do you have "aluma-phobia" ?  The fear that your aluminum whisk will create a chemical reaction with your hair color products.  Stop It !  Let me share a few things you should know about this "alloy" , that may eliminate your fears.  It will only take 10min and 17 seconds Enjoy !

Have you heard ? There seems to be a belief out there that "wet balayage" (Applying your lightener to wet hair instead of dry hair) allow you to lighten the hair faster. If speed is your only concern , then , you do you ! However , there are a few things you might want to know. 1. When hair is wet , it is in it's weakest state, because it has lost 1/3 of it's strength (Hydrogen bonds) and this mak...

Polymer ……there is a word that can confuse us. Polymer , Co-polymer , both ,the sum of many parts. Are there bad Polymers ? Are there good Polymers? Do we realize how much of our work includes Polymers ? You might be surprised! Join us as we shine the light of clarity on this subject. Enjoy your listening !

You're invited to join us as we investigate , explore , and explain the mysterious world of "Plexes" What are they ? Are they proteins ? What are they really doing in the hair ? What is the best way to use them ? Are all the amazing stories true ? 

Protein , Plexes , and Polymers ! Part 1 What if I told you that Salon Professionals are still confused about these products ? Believe it or not , they are more similar than they are different in there function , but very different in their effect on the hair. In this series you are invited to join us as we discuss each one of these product types and the misunderstandings we have about what they a...

Hello Friends : In this episode , I take a moment to share my purpose in writing my new book , "Captain Color vs. The Pigment Pirates". For those who are not familiar with my history in the beauty business , I wanted to give them a little insight about what "triggered" me to write this book and a little history on what I call Pigment Pirates" My beginnings were not that different from anyone else....

Ah , yes ......Concentrates !  This product has probably created more confusion and fear than any other product we use , including Bleach ! Why is that ? Well , it because , in most cases , concentrates are the one family of hair color, that get the least amount of explanation in our industry. Vague explanations and confusing information like "our concentrates have no level"!  Now , tell...

Here's a term that has been given a second life ! If you have never heard of base breaking or you not sure on how the procedure is performed , then this episode will give you some clarity.  Do we recommend you do a base break or base softening on every guest ?  No ! This behavior has a specific purpose and set of guidelines we need to adhere to. That's why , many times, a base break turn...