The podcast where Elaine Travis talks about all things hair color - Perfect for the seasoned stylist, or the recent beauty school grad! Be sure to write in with any questions, we'll be sure to feature them on one of my episodes...
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Have you ever looked back and realized one brave decision changed the entire direction of your life? In this inspiring episode of Ask the Color Expert , Elaine Travis sits down with hairstylist, educator, entrepreneur, and Independent Beauty Professional Magazine founder Janie Tongue for a conversation about taking risks, trusting your instincts, and building a career that's anything but ordinary.…
What happens when a former client unexpectedly walks up to you and tells you they stopped coming because you "weren't getting their color right?" In this honest and heartfelt episode, Elaine welcomes longtime stylist, educator, and Hair Color Secrets Insider Inner Circle member Robin Cherkin to share a client encounter that left her questioning everything—even after more than 40 years behind the…
What happens to your clients when life happens? Whether you're planning maternity leave, recovering from surgery, taking a dream vacation, or simply need time away from the salon, stepping behind the chair can feel impossible when you've worked so hard to build your clientele. In this insightful episode, Elaine sits down with Leisha Thompson , founder of The Traveling Hair Stylist , to discuss an…
Are you building a career—or building an exit plan? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Elaine sits down with longtime Hair Color Secrets Insider member Jack Mahoney to discuss something most stylists never think about until it's too late: retirement and succession planning. After more than 50 years behind the chair, Jack made the difficult decision to retire and spend precious time with…
What happens when you stop trying to fit into the “perfect stylist” mold and finally show up as yourself? In this honest, hilarious, and heartfelt episode, Elaine chats with Lauren Herzog (@thehillbillyhairpainter) about building a salon career rooted in authenticity, boundaries, education, and real life balance. From crying in her first salon suite… to becoming a salon owner and independent…
Are stylists craving more than just another online class? In this heartfelt and passionate episode, Elaine shares the behind-the-scenes magic of her annual Beauty at the Beach retreat—and why genuine connection, community, and hands-on education matter now more than ever. 🎙️ What you’ll learn: ✨ Why small-group, in-person education creates deeper transformation 💡 The power of community inside…
Are stylists relying too much on formulas—and not enough on fundamentals? In this honest, no-fluff episode, Elaine sits down with color educator and chemist Dennis Gebhart for a powerful conversation about what’s really missing in hair color education today. From beauty school gaps to gray coverage myths, they unpack why so many stylists struggle with formulation—and how understanding the why…
Are your clients dealing with thinning, scalp issues, mineral buildup—or color that just won’t cooperate? In this honest, science-backed episode, Elaine sits down with certified trichologist, American Board Certified Haircolorist, and Malibu C national educator Erica Billingsley to talk about the connection between scalp health, hair loss, corrective color, and what stylists need to understand…
Are you using AI… or letting AI use you? 🤖💬 In this episode Elaine sits down with Chrystal Graves , founder + CEO of LiQUiD to talk about what AI can do for stylists (and what it absolutely shouldn’t). Crystal breaks down how Liquid is built to be a salon assistant that pays for itself —helping you price correctly, prep smarter, increase average ticket, and stop giving away your time for free.…
What if starting over isn’t starting from scratch—but starting from experience? In this inspiring, real-talk episode of Ask the Color Expert , Elaine sits down with Kelly Oliver—a 51-year-old healthcare executive, fluent Japanese speaker, and beauty school student—to talk about what it really looks like to enter the beauty industry later in life. 🎓 Kelly shares how decades of life experience,…