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Variables :

#1 Not consistent , or having a fixed pattern liable too change

#2 An element , features , or factor that is liable too change.

What if I told you that there are around 15 different variables , that if not in line , could cause you to achieve un-expected hair color results?

There may be more than 15 , but at Guru Nation , we have identified , what we believe are the top 15 that all colorists need to be aware of.

It has nothing to due with products!

It has to do with things outside the chemical mixture , but when exposed to these , sometimes unforeseen , forgotten , or ignored forces , we relinquish our control over a successful result.

Press Play ……and 20min later you may find some helpful information to guide you through these treacherous waters and deliver you a successful hair color result.

Welcome to episode #1 of “Bruce Lee’s 7 Lessons”

In this 7 part series we will share time with my colleague and dear friend Anthony Presotto as he guides us through 7 lessons that he learned from Bruce Lee , that made him a better hairdresser .

I know , it seems a bit odd that a “martial artist” could inspire a hairdresser , however I believe you will be surprised how some of these ideas , thoughts , and pontifications are guide points that do more than make us better at our craft.

They make us better “Humans”

Guide points that help us appreciate the life we have been given , the family we are part of , the person we have become, the life long relationships we are part of , our craft , and our fellow “humankind “

We begin with ….Life’s purpose !

Press Play …….43 minutes later , your thoughts about life may be different and you may be inspired.

Enjoy the listen !

Welcome to Episode #3 in the “Everything Speaks” series !

In this episode we will discuss the “Kinesthetic” learner.

Kinesthetic is defined as : Relating to a person’s awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body.

So , what does that have to do with learning ?

A lot!

These are the people who cannot sit still for long periods of time without drifting off (losing connection) with the facilitator.

You have seen this happen in your classes , right?

You look out in your audience and you see them looking like their mind is somewhere else, or you watch them bail on your class as they head for the exit door.

They need to be active in the classroom as much as possible in order for them to feel fulfilled with the educational content.

There are techniques a trainer can apply that will help keep this person engaged.

Press Play ……..and 14 minutes later , you may have some answers and ideas you can work with.

Enjoy the listen !

Kinetic Energy ?

What does it mean ?

Have you heard the newest terminology being thrown around by “social media influencers” in the past 30 days ?

Here we go again ….the very people that complain about too much science , are the very ones that are now talking K1 , K2 , K3

This is accurate information but, it’s not the whole story and , most importantly , it’s not exclusive to any hair color brand.

Better yet , it’s not exclusive to hair color !

Do we actually know what Kinetic means ?

Press Play ………and 21 minutes later , we belive you will have a much clearer understanding of all this new “word salad”

Enjoy the listen !

Welcome to session 2 of “Everything Speaks”!

In this session we will discuss the Auditory learner.

I know , you are probably thinking , I get this ……auditory has something to do with hearing , so it must mean they need to hear me, right ?

Well , not really …

That’s only part of it. Auditory does have to do with hearing , but that opens up an entire world of skills and answers those questions why , in many of our classes , we don’t understand why they were not more engaged.

“I gave great information”

“I even had a few funny stories”

They just seemed to be checked out !

One of the first rules in” human interaction” is ;

“It’s not what you say , it’s how you say it”

Press play….. and hear some information that you might find meaningful.

Feedback welcome !

Have you heard the term “Everything Speaks” ?

Well , in education , that is true in every aspect !

So , as trainers or trainers in training , it is essential to not only understand our content , but we must also have an understanding of the “Adult Learner” and how they learn.

What gets their attention ?

What makes information meaningful for them ?

How do we keep them engaged in the learning process ?

What if I told you that content without engagement is really meaningless.

Would you believe me ?

In this series within the “Trainer to Trainer” series , we will focus on learning styles and how to maximize our engagement with them.

I call this series , “Everything Speaks”

Have your note book handy because there will be some useful information shared and you will want to write it down and use it as a resource.

And don’t forget that if you really want to improve your skills , Guru Nation offers a course for Trainers called “Teach for Transfer”

This is a 30 day program consisting of 4 sessions (1 each week) , along with homework between sessions that will help you sharpen your training skills.

We believe this training will help anyone who is in charge of the educational process wither its In-Salon programs , Stage performances, or simply training your staff.

Take a listen !

I think you will be glad you did !

If you find this episode beneficial , send us your feedback.

Okay my friends , here is our third episode in the "Trainer to Trainer" series . Our guest , in this episode is Chris Sulimay and boy , does he deliver. Wither you are a seasoned educator or an aspiring educator , I belive you will find Chris's message relevant to the experiences all educators go through and a great resource to review over & over again.

Remember , repetition is the mother learning !

Send us some feedback or questions on this episode @realcaptaincolor on Instagram 

Here's some of his history , in case you missed it in an earlier post.

Enjoy the listen!

Chris has dedicated a lifetime as a high performing stylist, salon owner and partner in a cosmetology school, and global educator.

In 2013 he transitioned into education as a full time calling.

Starting his education career at Redken, Chris was able to share real-time business building strategies with stylists.

Before long, he found himself helping to develop education teams at both Keune Hair cosmetics and Living Proof.

“Teaching all over the world and working with some of the best educators in the business has given me a unique perspective, and deep insight.

The business of being a hairdresser has changed, and we need to evolve with it. In the past few years, I’ve learned new tools that every salon and stylist can use to set themselves apart in their specific market”.

Whoops ! My apologies .....we mistakenly posted Episode #1 for a second time and now have posted the real Episode #2 . So sorry Anthony , for the mistake.....

Welcome to episode #2 of our “Trainer to Trainer” series !

We have brought back Anthony Presotto for a second round of information , perceptions , and recommendations that can help educators/trainers , gain a better understanding of their role and the impact they can have with the message they deliver.

In this episode we discuss some of the challenges that we deal with such as our own personal self-consciousness and how to clear our head to get us in the right mindset for success.

We also discuss how to combat “dis-information” that continues too confuse the learner.

For those of you who follow Guru Nation , you will be surprised to hear how Anthony’s perceptions are very similar to the message that we deliver.

Enjoy the Listen !

You would think , after all the years , all the classes , all the “in Salon” experiences , that Grey hair would no longer be such a challenge and we would have complete understanding of , what it is , how it reacts with hair color, and how to achieve consistent success in the Salon , when dealing with these issues.

But , alas , we still have struggles along with inconsistent information and training , to help us improve our skills and knowledge.

Welcome to “The series on Non Pigmented Hair”

Three episodes that will share some information that may help you gain a better understanding of the characteristics that sometimes make Grey hair more of a challenge than we expected.

Episode #1 Drops Nov. 16th 2022

Episode #2 Drops Nov 21st 2022

Episode #3 Drops Nov 25th 2022

Episode #1 : The genesis of Grey hair and it’s special characteristics.

Episode #2 : Double N (NN) stands for ……”Not Always Necessary”

Episode #3 : The Good , the bad , and the Ugly effects of Developer   choice when dealing with Grey hair.

And now ……………on to episode #1

Hope you enjoy the series !

Trainer to Trainer

I am so excited about this new series where we have an opportunity to hear from the people who have worked on their skills , not only as a hairdresser , but a trainer as well.

Did you know that hairdresser skill sets and Trainer skills sets are comprised of different skills ?

Just because I can execute wonderful hairdressing results behind the chair , does not mean I will be a great educator !

There is a huge difference between “sharing” and “training”

In this series we hope to offer insight into what it takes to be a successful trainer and some perceptions and challenges all trainers share.

So , if you desire to be an educator , want to improve your training skills, or need a place to find out that you are not the only person who faces challenges when it comes to facilitating a successful class , this might be a series you want to listen to.

We begin our series with Anthony Presotto from Queensland Australia.

A long time friend and mentor to me

Anthony has an extensive history , as a Salon owner , educator for several hair color companies , a prolific author of articles & books , not only on hair color , but also hairdressing , hair design , and self improvement.

I am sure you will find him delightful , engaging , and a valuable resource for knowledge , strategies , and behaviors to help us all chart our path to success.

After listening , we welcome comments and/or questions we can address in upcoming episodes…….Enjoy your listen !