Hair Aid is an extraordinary organization dedicated to providing livelihood skills training to women recused from the sex trade, drug lords and those who live in critical poverty, and hair cutting skills. Once trained, the ladies can earn money, and create a pathway out of poverty. In Australia Hair Aid conducts Community Cuts events, providing free haircuts to those who need a hand up.

Hair Aid now has seven international projects a year, and 20+ hairdressers at a time come on each project. Training can be under a tree or on a basketball court – wherever space and people are willing to learn. In five days, the locals learn five basic cuts. With their newfound skills and also the hair-cutting kits donated through Hair Aid, the locals can go on to open their own businesses – even on the side of a road – to start earning money to feed their children. To date, Hair Aid has trained over 6700+ people.

Listen to Episode 175 of The Colour Kristina Talks Podcast to learn all the amazing things the Australian-based charity Hair Aid is doing both internationally and within Australian communities, and why you need to get involved.

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Have you ever wondered why certain hair colours make some clients shine while others fall flat?

The secret lies in understanding your client's unique seasonal palette. Whether they're a bright Spring, a warm Summer, a rich Autumn, or a cool Winter, discovering their perfect hair colour can enhance their natural beauty and boost their confidence.

Get ready to transform your colour consultations and bring out the best in every client.

Listen to Episode 174 of The Colour Kristina Talks Podcast and unlock the secrets of seasonal colour analysis and how to adapt that into salon life to upgrade your consultations and create customised hair colours that every client will love.

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Cinnamon Hair Colour draws inspiration from the warm, spicy tones of cinnamon. Imagine the rich, deep, warm hues of cinnamon sticks – a mix of red, brown, and subtle golden undertones. This colour trend is all about bringing a natural, warm, and inviting look that’s perfect for those looking to add a bit of spice to their hair without going too bold.

I’m excited about this trend because it’s a fantastic option for brunettes and blondes who want to add warmth and richness to their hair. It's a perfect blend of subtlety and boldness that works beautifully with many skin tones, styles and hair lengths.

Cinnamon is low-maintenance and highly suitable for budget-conscious salon clients during this cost-of-living crisis.

Get ready to learn about this versatile, rich hue and how you can create this stunning look for your clients. Listen to EP 173 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners.

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Achieving that perfect, fiery Level 7 orange copper can be a bit of a journey, especially when starting from different hair colours.

Imagine this: five clients walk into your salon, each with a different starting point. One is a bright blonde, another is rocking a deep brownish black, the third has luscious dark brown locks, the fourth is already a Level 7 but wants that extra copper kick, and the fifth has a stunning darker red. The challenge? They all want to walk out with that jaw-dropping Level 7 orange copper. Sounds like a colourful adventure, right?

In this podcast episode, I share my top formulas and pro tips for transforming 5 different starting points into a show-stopping Level 7 copper. We’ll cover blonde to copper, Level 2 brownish black to copper, Level 5 dark brown to copper, Level 7 to Level 7 copper, and darker red to copper. No matter what brand you’re working with, I’ve got you covered!

Listen to the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers and Salon Owners to learn about my favourite 5 brand-free copper hair colour formulas.

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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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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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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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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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