"Guru In Your Ear"

Dennis Gebhart
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Pull up a chair. Guru In Your Ear isn’t trends or hype , it’s earned wisdom. Hosted by Dennis Gebhart, trainer, stylist, and author of Captain Color vs. The Pigment Pirates , with 40+ years behind the chair and in the classroom. This podcast cuts through marketing myths to deliver brand-neutral, science-based hair color understanding, real techniques, war stories, and honest conversations with Max Maisano and industry veterans. Expect clarity, confidence, and truth you can use. Listen now. Subscribe and lean in.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    "Bleach Isn't Just Bleach"

    "Bleach Isn't Just Bleach" Episode #14 (Standard) Most hairdressers use bleach. Far fewer understand what’s actually in it. In this episode of Guru In Your Ear, we break down the real chemistry behind powder lightener. What each ingredient is doing, why persulfates are so misunderstood, where the alkaline environment actually comes from, and how bleach became one of the most powerful and most casually misused tools in the salon. If you’ve ever lightened hair, corrected color, or trusted bleach a little too casually… this episode is for you. Because bleach isn’t just bleach. And chemistry doesn’t reward assumptions. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here : Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request :  dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    26 min

  2. 6 APR

    Grey Coverage: Where Illusion Ends and Chemistry Begins

    Grey Coverage: Where Illusion Ends and Chemistry Begins Episode #13 Standard Think you understand grey coverage? You may want to listen to this first. In this episode of Guru In Your Ear, Dennis pulls apart one of the most over-simplified and mishandled topics in the salon world:  Grey hair and grey coverage.  From coverage vs. camouflage… to warm bands, developer myths, missing structure, and why some formulas never had enough density to win in the first place. This is the kind of conversation that can change the way you formulate forever.If grey hair has ever humbled you… this episode might be the clarity you’ve been missing. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here : Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request : dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    44 min

  3. 30 MAR

    "Attractive Theory vs. Chemical Reality"

    "Attractive Theory vs. Chemical Reality" Episode 12 ( Standard) Not everything that sounds convincing is chemically correct.In this episode, Dennis breaks down one of the most believable myths floating around social media right now and why attractive theory often falls apart under real hair color chemistry.  If you’ve ever been told that “more strength” creates more vibrancy, this conversation may completely change the way you think about lift, dye formation, and long-term color results. For serious hairdressers, this is not one to skip. Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request : dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    12 min

  4. 23 MAR

    "The Colors we see and the Illusions they create"

    “The Colors We See & The Illusions They Create” Standard (Episode 11) What if some of the colors you see behind the chair… don’t actually exist the way you think they do? In this episode, we take a deeper look at the science behind hair color and uncover a fascinating truth: Not all colors are created equally. Some are formed by chemistry…Others are created by perception. From Violet vs Purple… to why Magenta doesn’t exist on the visible spectrum… to how oxidative dyes form complex chromophores that your brain interprets as color… This conversation will challenge the way you think about formulation, tone, and what you actually see. Because in hair color…You’re not just working with pigment. You’re working with light, chemistry, and perception. The more you understand what’s really happening…the more control you gain behind the chair. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here : Subscription link:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request : dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    13 min

  5. 16 MAR

    Lifetime Achievement? According to who ?

    "Standard" DEDICATION (Episode 10) This episode is dedicated to the salon professionals and educators who spent a lifetime doing the work behind the chair, in classrooms, and in quiet conversations no one applauded. To those who raised standards, mentored others, stayed curious, and chose integrity over attention. You may never stand on a stage. You may never receive a plaque. But your impact lives on in people and that matters more than recognition ever could. This conversation is for you. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here : Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request : dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    17 min

  6. 9 MAR

    War Stories and Battle Scars (Martin Rodrequiz Part 2)

    War Stories & Battle Scars: Martin Rodriguez Part 2  "Standard" Some lessons in hair color don’t come from classes.They come from consequences. In this episode of War Stories & Battle Scars, I continue my interview with Martin Rodriguez for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to survive and evolve in this industry. This isn’t about trends or techniques. It’s about the thinking that gets forged after years behind the chair, when mistakes become teachers and understanding becomes non-negotiable. Martin shares the experiences that shaped his approach to balayage, corrective color, education, and innovation, including the lessons that eventually led him to create tools and systems rooted in control, intention, and respect for hair chemistry. This episode is raw, educational, and packed with insights you won’t hear in highlight reels or marketing copy. If you care about craft… if you’ve ever learned the hard way… and if you believe mastery is earned, not handed out You don’t want to miss these final nuggets of enlightenment.  Press play. These lessons were paid for. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here :   Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request : dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    41 min

  7. 2 MAR

    War Stories and Battle Scars ( with Martin Rodriguez)

    "Standard" War Stories & Battle Scars: Martin Rodriguez Some lessons in hair color don’t come from classes.They come from consequences. In this episode of War Stories & Battle Scars, I sit down with Martin Rodriguez for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to survive and evolve in this industry. This isn’t about trends or techniques. It’s about the thinking that gets forged after years behind the chair, when mistakes become teachers and understanding becomes non-negotiable. Martin shares the experiences that shaped his approach to balayage, corrective color, education, and innovation, including the lessons that eventually led him to create tools and systems rooted in control, intention, and respect for hair chemistry. This episode is raw, educational, and packed with insights you won’t hear in highlight reels or marketing copy. If you care about craft… if you’ve ever learned the hard way… and if you believe mastery is earned, not handed out You don’t want to miss this one.  Press play. These lessons were paid for. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here :   Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request : dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    41 min

  8. 23 FEB

    "Smooth Hair Can Still Be Un-Finished"

    Standard “Smooth Hair Can Still Be Un-finished” Smooth hair can be one of the most convincing illusions in hair color.In this episode, we break down why hair can feel incredible,yet still be chemically unfinished.  If you’ve ever trusted slip, shine, or softness as proof the process was complete, this conversation may change how you finish color forever.  Mastery isn’t about how it feels at the bowl… it’s about what’s still happening inside the hair. Be sure you are connected to us with the information provided here Subscription link :  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-gebhart/subscribe Email Guru In Your Ear : guruinyourear@gmail.com Guru Nation Newsletter request :  dgebhart@gurunation.net Stay connected with Guru Nation: Website: www.gurunation.net Instagram: @realcaptaincolor TikTok @realcaptaincolor Linktree: linktr.ee/realcaptaincolor

    15 min
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Pull up a chair. Guru In Your Ear isn’t trends or hype , it’s earned wisdom. Hosted by Dennis Gebhart, trainer, stylist, and author of Captain Color vs. The Pigment Pirates , with 40+ years behind the chair and in the classroom. This podcast cuts through marketing myths to deliver brand-neutral, science-based hair color understanding, real techniques, war stories, and honest conversations with Max Maisano and industry veterans. Expect clarity, confidence, and truth you can use. Listen now. Subscribe and lean in.

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  • Creator
    Dennis Gebhart
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dennis Gebhart
  • Show Website
    "Guru In Your Ear"

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