149 episodes

The Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers shares practical hair industry advice for stylists and salon owners wanting to grow their confidence with all things colour, consultation, personal branding, creating a niche clientele, social media and biz tips, plus how to stay inspired and more.

This show is dedicated to showing you how to scale your salon business and paint every hair colour request with artistic finesse. Hosted by award-winning Hair Colourist and Educator Kristina Russell.

Colour Kristina Talks is a hybrid-style podcast with a curated mix of colourful solo episodes that share the host's personal approach to haircolour and salon business practices that are proven methods for success, alternating with inspiring interviews with leading hairstylists, salon owners, wellness coaches, and business experts that passionately share advice to help you grow your professional edge.

There’s an extensive list of titles to search through and find topics that resonate with you. In fact, you could consider this your very own personal resource library to refer back to past episodes as needed. Enjoy the colourful conversations that are shared in weekly episodes. Make sure you subscribe or follow the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast to be notified whenever a new podcast goes live.

Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers Kristina Russell

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    • 4.9 • 54 Ratings

The Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers shares practical hair industry advice for stylists and salon owners wanting to grow their confidence with all things colour, consultation, personal branding, creating a niche clientele, social media and biz tips, plus how to stay inspired and more.

This show is dedicated to showing you how to scale your salon business and paint every hair colour request with artistic finesse. Hosted by award-winning Hair Colourist and Educator Kristina Russell.

Colour Kristina Talks is a hybrid-style podcast with a curated mix of colourful solo episodes that share the host's personal approach to haircolour and salon business practices that are proven methods for success, alternating with inspiring interviews with leading hairstylists, salon owners, wellness coaches, and business experts that passionately share advice to help you grow your professional edge.

There’s an extensive list of titles to search through and find topics that resonate with you. In fact, you could consider this your very own personal resource library to refer back to past episodes as needed. Enjoy the colourful conversations that are shared in weekly episodes. Make sure you subscribe or follow the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast to be notified whenever a new podcast goes live.

    Spilling the tea: Facebook Hairdressing group No-No's

    Spilling the tea: Facebook Hairdressing group No-No's

    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 trend curation links 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/
     
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    • 37 min
    EP 165: How to Forecast Hair Trends (the easy way!)

    EP 165: How to Forecast Hair Trends (the easy way!)

    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

    • 35 min
    Price Increase Strategies: How to Overcome Fear and Boost Your Salon's Profitability with Larissa McLeman

    Price Increase Strategies: How to Overcome Fear and Boost Your Salon's Profitability with Larissa McLeman

    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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    • 39 min
    4 Ways Colour Trend Promotions Can Help Your Salon

    4 Ways Colour Trend Promotions Can Help Your Salon

    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
     

    • 19 min
    5 Hair Colour Trends Every Salon Client Will Love

    5 Hair Colour Trends Every Salon Client Will Love

    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
    Gemini Hair Colour
    90s Revival Chunky Highlights and Jenifer Aniston Vibes
    Glossy Expensive Brunettes
    There’s always something for Blondes, Brunettes, Redheads and Creative colour clients within every trend. Our role as their Hairdresser is to help excite clients and guide the trend suitability, including maintenance cycles and lifestyle options.

    Listen to episode 162 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners to learn about 5 haircolour trends every salon client will love! 
    This is Part 1 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/162


    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

    • 38 min
    And that's a wrap! Season 4 finale of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners

    And that's a wrap! Season 4 finale of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners

    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 last 12 months of my salon and education business with you.
    The themes I'll be talking about with you in this episode are;
    Three things to celebrate this year. Three things to be grateful for in your salon biz. Three things that could work better, or in other words, goal-setting for a bright future. 

    Plus, I'll be sharing my goals for 2024 and how my education events can help you achieve your colourful goals, make more money, and attract more dream clients to your salon.

    Thank you for your support. I am sending you a big virtual hug and gratitude for listening to the Colour Kristina Talks podcast. I truly hope these podcasts have helped you to feel connected, supported and inspired. Bye for now! I will be returning in early 2024 with Season 5 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast. xx Listen to Episode 161, the finale episode of Season 4 of the Colour Kristina Talks podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners!
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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/161 


    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/
    Learn more about my Brand Free Colour Academy for Hairdressers at 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

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

Carly Australia ,

Star rating: 15,000!

I don’t even know where to begin. Every. Single. Episode. Is wonderful and I get so much from them. Sometimes, Kristina interviews someone that I adore and I get so excited getting to hear what they have to say. Other times, she interviews someone I’ve never heard of and I think, ‘how did I not know about this person before!’ and I proceed to try to find out all that I can about them and their work. My confidence in my craft is growing because these podcasts are reinforcing and increasing my knowledge about hairdressing, running a business and social media. I listen to them on my way to work and arrive full of beans and with even more love for what I do. They seriously bring a smile to my face. Kristina’s manner is just so friendly, open and relaxed, and her interviews are thorough, informative and inspiring. These kept me going during the last lockdown (Melbourne) and continue to make my every day brighter than it would otherwise be. I am so grateful for Kristina and her many wonderful guests. 15,000 stars!!!

Xperteaz ,

5 Stars +

Thank you so much for such an amazing podcast, absolutely love listening along!

salc6 ,

Congratulations

Loved Episode 25. You have a very calm way of explaining how to deal with colour corrections. It was always something a bit daunting, but knowing that with a calm attitude, the right tools and of course the trusty colour wheel, it is a less stressful service. My mind always clicks to 5,6,7,8 when thinking of my reds. 🥰🤎❤️🧡💛
I also thoroughly enjoyed Episode 49 and have noted down the formulas ready to knock out some awesome lowlights.
All the best for the big Ep50. Can’t wait.
Cheers from
Colourful Carolyn🥰

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