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. There are so many different applications for different end results. The term balayage is taken from the French word for ‘sweeping’. ‘It’s a freehand hair colouring technique that gives a blended, natural look with no harsh or obvious regrowth lines.

Balayage differs from foil highlighting because the hairdresser paints colour directly onto the hair instead of wrapping it in foil. There are no stripes and it’s all about the seamless blends and future proof vibes for low-maintenance colour that looks gorgeous as it grows out without any harsh lines or obvious roots.

In this episode, we're talking about balayage and toning strategies for redheads and why they are so different to working with Blondes, Brondes and Brunettes.

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Learn more in my online course Hair Painting for Redheads: https://kristinarussell.com.au/hairpaintingreds/

The show notes and important links are available here: www.kristinarussell.com.au/171

In the ever-evolving landscape of hair colour, where trends shift like the seasons, innovation is key. Among the latest advancements, one technology stands out: ChatGPT.

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT offers a revolutionary approach to generating basic hair colour formulas.

Wondering if Chat GPT can help you formulate haircolour? In this episode, we answer that question.

We'll be talking about this groundbreaking tool, we'll explore its benefits for newcomers to the industry, its limitations, and the indispensable role of expert guidance in mastering the art of hair colouring.

Chat GPT is a free app on your mobile device or desktop computer. If you’re an emerging colourist or hairdresser seeking inspiration for formulas, I’ve got a few ideas to help you get started with Chat GPT, including 5 scripts you can steal to use as your own.

Don't worry! Robots can not replace us Hairdressers as you'll find out when you listen to this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Stylists and Salon Owners.

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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Sign up here for my FREE LIVE CLASS on Copper Hair Colour https://www.kristinarussell.online/copper

Full show notes with important links can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/169

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As a hairdresser, I understand there's a lot of misleading or contradictory information about hair colour formulations. It's time to stop sacrificing brightness and tone with fashion colours for grey coverage and vice versa.

It's also time to stop making every Blonde client who requests to return to their natural brunette shade a reddish brown or accidentally green.

Gold is much better suited as a Filler when transforming a Blonde to Brown than Red.

There are both warm and cool golds in every colour brand.

Cool Golds or Iridescent Violet-based Golds are better for filling light hair on a client who wants to be darker and cooler or natural results. In contrast, gold or orange-yellow golds are better for filling blonde hair to warm natural results, including copper or red.

Grey Coverage fashion colours should not contain any gold. You need to add Natural into your grey coverage fashion colours. Trust me. It works with every brand.

In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks podcast, I discuss examples of salon scenarios where gold is your best choice, and why you need to leave it out of your grey coverage client formulas.

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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Sign up here for my FREE LIVE CLASS on Copper Hair Colour https://www.kristinarussell.online/copper

Full show notes with important links can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/168

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Wondering why your client's hair turns green or red when you dye it several shades darker? In this episode, we answer that question.

You need to fill your client's hair if you are going 2 or more levels darker. That is a colour principle that you need to memorise. Any brand. Any salon.

Let me break it down for you:

• If you are only going one shade darker - no filling is required.

• If you are going 3-4 levels darker - you need to fill 2-3 shades darker. This is a double-process colour service.

• If you’re changing a client more than 4 levels darker, you will probably need to do a few layers of colour, including a filler, then a colour, and a final glaze or toner.
  
  

There are 3 methods that you can use for filling hair:

1. You can fill the hair with a semi-permanent colour or toning shampoo if it’s highly sensitised or damaged.

2. You can apply a tint or oxidate colour onto the hair and then comb it off and paint your 2nd layer over it.

3. You can also fill hair before dying it darker with semi or demi-permanent colours. This is the most predictable, but not always the best solution for every hair type.
   
   In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, we're talking about filling with a demi-permanent for ashy cool, warm and natural results. So if you always end up with an unwanted red tinge to your client's hair or a drab murky green, this is for you!
   
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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Full show notes can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/167

Check out my 2024 Workshops at https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2024/

Steal my 3 Top Trending formulas for Redheads. Get the free guide now https://www.kristinarussell.online/stealmyformulas

Shop 40-70% off Clearance sale here: https://kristinarussell.com.au/the-shop/

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I’m spilling the tea on Hairdresser Facebook Group Formula Requests, and why they’re a recipe for disaster! I am freaked out by the epidemic of stylists asking strangers on the internet for help. The questions, the comments, and the misguided answers all make me so nervous I break out in hives just thinking about it.

Here’s the thing: 90% of all Hairdressers will give a Redhead Hot Roots. 2/3 of those stylists believe the only way that you can mix and formulate a beautiful Redhead is by using a particular colour brand, but your salon doesn’t stock them.

So you feel that you won’t be able to do it because someone told you the colours you stock in the salon can’t create beautiful Red & Copper formulas.

Sound relatable?

Here’s the tea: if you want to avoid messing up Reds, you have to learn how to combine Creative Colour Theory with Science. But most people end up just guessing formulas or blaming the brand they use and – shocker! — it doesn’t work!

Listen to podcast episode 166 as we dive deep into the drama-filled world of Facebook Hairdressing group No-No's

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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Full show notes and all the important links mentioned can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/166

Steal my 3 Top Trending formulas for Redheads. Get the free guide now https://www.kristinarussell.online/stealmyformulas

Link to my online hair colour academy programs https://kristinarussell.com.au/courses/

SEND ME A MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM - let's chat! https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

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In this episode, we're not just unravelling the mysteries of forecasting hair and haircolour trends – we're diving headfirst into my little black book of curated online resources. These aren't just any resources; they're the secret gems I turn to when I need a crystal ball into the future of hair fashion.

Picture this: it's a bustling salon day, and your clients are eagerly awaiting your expert touch. But how do you ensure you're not just keeping up, but setting the pace with the hottest hair trends? Ah, that's where the magic begins.

Staying inspired and predicting trends isn't just about following the latest Instagram posts or flipping through glossy magazines. It's about having your finger on the pulse of the industry, tapping into the whispers of innovation, and yes, even spilling a little tea along the way.

I'm beyond thrilled to spill my secrets with you in this podcast. Together, we'll unlock the vault of curated fashion and hair trend sources, each page brimming with inspiration and anticipation.

But wait there’s more! I’m also sharing some easy-peasy strategies for sprinkling those trends across your social media platforms, enticing your clients to book those oh-so-customized colour appointments with you.

I have a list of curation trend website links and resources on my podcast blog for you to (easily) steal my strategies to become a trendsetting fashion forecaster. This list helps you have a crystal clear vision of what’s trending before your competitors do.

Listen to Episode 165 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdresers and Salon Owners to learn how to forecast hair trends your salon clients will love!

All the important links are shared below 👇
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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Full show notes and trend curation links can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/165

Steal my 3 Top Trending formulas for Redheads. Get the free guide now https://www.kristinarussell.online/stealmyformulas

Link to my online hair colour academy programs https://kristinarussell.com.au/courses/

SEND ME A MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM - let's chat! https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM by clicking here: https://www.instagram.com/colourkristinatalkspodcast

Many hairdressers and salon owners are apprehensive about raising their prices. The fear of alienating clientele and the uncertainty of approaching these changes can be paralyzing.

The hottest topic on every news platform, when they’re talking finance, is the cost of living crisis. I understand this is making many of us in the hair and beauty industry more scared than usual to have a price increase, and super nervous about sharing new prices with our clientele when ready to do so.

I’ve reached out to Larissa Macleman. She is a successful Salon Coach and the CEO of the Salon Owners Collective. In this episode, we’re talking about price increase strategies to keep your salon thriving in today’s economy!

It is our commercial responsibility to run a profitable business. This means we can continue to pay ourselves and our team, invest in education and new equipment, keep the doors open to serve our clients and be sustainable. Many Hairdressers are thriving regardless of the cost of living crisis. You can be one of them.

Listen to Episode 164 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers about overcoming your fear of price increases, communicating new prices with your clients, and tips to boost your salons profitability.

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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Full show notes and learning resource links can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/164

Steal my 3 Top Trending formulas for Redheads. Get the free guide now https://www.kristinarussell.online/stealmyformulas

Check out my 2024 Workshops at https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2024/

SEND ME A MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM - let's chat! https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

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Now is a great time to update your service menu. This could be something you aim to do seasonally or perhaps every fashion season, which would be twice a year.

Updating your service menu by bundling popular services under exciting, trend-inspired names. Give your clients the thrill of trying something fresh with packages like "Cowgirl Copper Glaze" or "Champagne Sparkle Foils." These not only sound exciting but also create an immersive experience for clients, making them feel they're stepping into the forefront of fashion.

Consider bundling traditional services like balayage, highlights, and glossing into comprehensive packages that align with the colour trends. And price for profit by bundling your most popular colour services together with a new trending name. For example, a 'Sun-Kissed Radiance' package could combine warm-toned balayage, honey highlights, and a glossy finish. Be creative and let your imagination run wild with names that resonate with the spirit of 2024.

Listen to episode 163 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners to learn 4 ways hair colour trend promotions can hep your salon.

This is Part 2 of a 2-episode series sharing tips and tricks for what’s hot in the world of hair colour, plus how to translate these trends into social media promotions to get your clients excited about them, and of course, how to price for profit whilst doing so!

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Want to learn more? Here are a few ways I can help you:

Full show notes and learning resource links can be found at https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/163

Steal my 3 Top Trending formulas for Redheads. Get the free guide now https://www.kristinarussell.online/stealmyformulas

Shop 40-70% off Clearance sale here: https://kristinarussell.com.au/the-shop/

Check out my 2024 Workshops at https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2024/

SEND ME A MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM - let's chat! https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM by clicking here: https://www.instagram.com/colourkristinatalkspodcast