In this episode, I’m sharing something I have never done before on the podcast. I’m spilling the tea on how to achieve copper hair colour with a special audio recording from one of my recent live masterclasses. I’ve just wrapped up teaching 3 live online classes for hairdressers. I’m so thrilled that we had more than 2,000 hairdressers and salon owners register to attend. That makes a total of approximately 10,000 Hairdressers who have attended my livestream classes in the last couple of years, and learned about my world-renowned approach to hair painting for reds and copper hair colouring. So ..read more

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 c ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 fol ..read more

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 Collec ..read more

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 g ..read more

Welcome to the future of hair colour! As we embrace the cyclical nature of fashion trends, 2024 brings a delightful blend of nostalgia and innovation. This year, the colour wheel is spinning back to the 90s, and the hues predicted to dominate are nothing short of sensational. This podcast will help stylists know what’s hot and how to implement these trends into your business to attract new clients and excite your existing clients to try something new.  We're talking about 2024's hottest hair colour trends:  Reds and Copper Hair Colour Peachy Pastels and Champagne Sparkles Gemin ..read more

In this episode, we’re talking about Season 4 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast, and the highs and lows of 2023. If you’re looking for something new to binge on, you’re in luck because there are now 161 podcast episodes to listen to! WOW!  I love a roundup or an “It’s a Wrap” end-of-year debrief because it makes you realise there are things to celebrate and to be grateful for.  This could be an activity for a monthly in-salon meeting or quarterly and whenever you or your team attend training. I’ll be sharing how it’s done by demonstrating my own debrief for the podcast and the las ..read more