"Guru In Your Ear"

Here's a term that has been given a second life !

If you have never heard of base breaking or you not sure on how the procedure is performed , then this episode will give you some clarity. 

Do we recommend you do a base break or base softening on every guest ?  No ! This behavior has a specific purpose and set of guidelines we need to adhere to. That's why , many times, a base break turns out to be a color change. Not so good for the colorist or the guest!

Join Max and I as we share some insights into this classic , but relevant , service and how it can become an amazing part of your hair color arsenal. 

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It's always scary when a guest says ......I feel some sensitivity from this hair color ! 

OMG ! Not sensitivity , not a chemical reaction !

Hold on ...............take a moment , and calm down

What if I told you that many people mis-interpret the  feeling of active solution on there scalp as an allergic reaction. And many times , the reason a guest will have a sensitive reaction is , in part , our behavior and handling of the chemical solution.

Don't believe me ?

Take the next 21 min and listen in as we share some information that may help you prevent most of the sensitivity issues we deal with.

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Have you ever watched two hair colorists trying to communicate with each other ?

Pretty funny right ?

I believe that's because we do not have a common language in hair color and as a result of that terminologies and definitions keep getting re-named or re-branded as new generations of hair colorists enter the profession.

Many times this leads to confusion !

Especially when the words we use to describe are not relevant to what is actually occurring during the chemical process

In this episode , we discuss some of the words we use and how in-accurate they are.

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Have you ever noticed how much anxiety is expressed  by some of our colleagues when they are about to change hair color brands , either by their own decision or by a management decision they have no control over ?

Why do you think they react that way ?

I belive it's because our industry has been "brainwashed" to belive that there is a huge difference between brands. For many this triggers the thought that they have to begin their learning all over again , and no one wants to do that!

I invite you to join me in this podcast as I share some important information with you that just might remove the fear.

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Bands , I hate them , don't you ? Why do I keep getting them ? How can I prevent them from occurring ?

Join Max and I as we discuss a few things that we need to know about banding and how they seem to show up at the most inconvenient times. We will share some ideas and strategies with you that may help you eliminate this obstacle from your hair color services.

Who knows ......you may make some discoveries !

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Have you heard about it? It's all over social media ! New technology ! How does it really work?

What if I told you that most of the "pitches" you hear about "new technology" are usually marketing hype ?

Would you believe me ?

Join Max and I as we discuss our observations , experiences , a little science , and our overall evaluation of the product type.

Who knows .....you might learn something you never knew.

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Do we really understand what's involved in a "Retouch" service ? 

What if I told you that there is a lot more to a retouch service than just duplicating the formula we used last time ?

In fact , most successful retouch services do include some type of color correction or adjustment , although , as an industry , that's not always they way it is understood.

Join me as I share some ideas , strategies , scenarios , and facts with you that will hopefully increase your success and grow your confidence in your formulation skills. 

Enjoy !

I think one of the biggest challenges in the world of hair color , is the language we use. There is so much confusion when are are performing elect hair color services over a wide expanse of time, and the terms we use garner a new meaning with every generation that come along.

In this episode we attempt to give clarity to the word "Toner"

Our desire is that this will give Salon Professionals  a solid foundation in understanding these terms and what they really mean.

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Let's talk about peroxide , shall we ? Even though its a very common part of our hair color services , I wonder why we hold the beliefs that we do , about what it is and how it works.

Why do we belive that it knows when to deposit only vs. Lighten (Lift)?

Why do we belive that it stops working and is covered to H2O or water ?

Hopefully you will allow me to share some information on this subject that may give you some clarity.

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Join Max and I as we discuss the difference between these hair color types.

This is often confusing and that's why we want to offer some clarity in understanding how to work with these product and maximize you results as well as benefits.

IF you find this podcast helpful , please share it with your friends.

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