Growing up, I never did anything to my hair. I always had simple, black hair that fell the same way, but right around my 25th birthday, something came over for me and I needed a change. I didn’t do a ton of research and ended up with overly bleached and damaged hair, but luckily today’s guest, Liz Rhodes, saved my hair and completely changed my perspective on hair coloring. 

Liz is a senior colorist at Spoke & Weal in New York City, and she has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom when it comes to hair coloring. She addresses some common misconceptions about hair coloring and shares her top tips for mitigating all types of hair damage. We discuss her approach to formulating the right hair color for her clients and some of the biggest trends in hair coloring from the past few years. 

She shares what to look out for when deciding on a hair colorist and what to bring with you to your consultation. We also discuss simple ways to conceal grays, her best low-maintenance hair care tips, and her love-hate relationship with purple shampoos. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Topics Covered:

• Chemical versus mechanical hair damage 
• The importance of reference photos for your hair colorist or stylist 
• The difference between balayage, ombre, highlights, and lowlights 
• Hair colorist red flags 
• Liz’s top tips for hair color protection and prevention 
• Making your hair coloring routine work for you 

Liz’s Things Found

• Christophe Robin Shade Variation Hair Mask  
• Showerhead filter 
• Aveda Blonde Revival Shampoo 
• Rita Hazan Root Concealer Touch Up Spray
• Trash Panda

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