Do you have "aluma-phobia" ? 

The fear that your aluminum whisk will create a chemical reaction with your hair color products.

 Stop It !

 Let me share a few things you should know about this "alloy" , that may eliminate your fears. 

It will only take 10min and 17 seconds Enjoy !

Have you heard ?

There seems to be a belief out there that "wet balayage" (Applying your lightener to wet hair instead of dry hair) allow you to lighten the hair faster.

If speed is your only concern , then , you do you !

However , there are a few things you might want to know.

1. When hair is wet , it is in it's weakest state, because it has lost 1/3 of it's strength (Hydrogen bonds) and this make it very susceptible to more damage than it normally exposed to. Imagine pulling or stretching wet hair and then applying the most aggressive solution in hair color to that stressed fiber.

2. Using lightener on wet hair will exponentially increase damage ! Even though you may not see it.....don't believe me , do a tensile strength test on the hair after the lightening service and see for yourself.

3. Science teaches us that water will actually dilute the action of a bleach mixture by affecting the developer. Not the powder.

Spend the next 27 min with us and it may change the way you think about hair color forever.

Enjoy your listening ! 

Polymer ……there is a word that can confuse us.

Polymer , Co-polymer , both ,the sum of many parts.

Are there bad Polymers ?

Are there good Polymers?

Do we realize how much of our work includes Polymers ?

You might be surprised!

Join us as we shine the light of clarity on this subject.

Enjoy your listening !

You're invited to join us as we investigate , explore , and explain the mysterious world of "Plexes"

What are they ?

Are they proteins ?

What are they really doing in the hair ?

What is the best way to use them ?

Are all the amazing stories true ? 

Protein , Plexes , and Polymers ! Part 1

What if I told you that Salon Professionals are still confused about these products ?

Believe it or not , they are more similar than they are different in there function , but very different in their effect on the hair.

In this series you are invited to join us as we discuss each one of these product types and the misunderstandings we have about what they are , how they work , and when is the best time to use them.

We will probably “rock some boats” , but sometimes , that comes with the territory .

So take 25min and join us as we begin our journey talking about “molecular weight” , treatments vs. conditioners , and protein vs moisture.

Enjoy your listening !

Hello Friends : In this episode , I take a moment to share my purpose in writing my new book , "Captain Color vs. The Pigment Pirates".

For those who are not familiar with my history in the beauty business , I wanted to give them a little insight about what "triggered" me to write this book and a little history on what I call Pigment Pirates"

My beginnings were not that different from anyone else. The challenges began after I experienced several hair color failures.

And then re-surfaced , when I went to work for a hair color manufacture.

It was a "roller coaster" of mixed messages , confusing information , and a cavalcade of contradicting education from many manufactures.

I decided that if I could shine a light on Tales vs. Truths , it would help others achieve success much faster.

I you have read , are reading , or plan to read my book , you will find it walks to the beat of a different drum.

Some information you may have never heard.

Some information that challenges your belief system and things you have been taught.

But , that was the plan .....Rock the boat !

Shake things up !

Most importantly , fill in those missing pieces you have been struggling with for so long.

This is the first of several episodes that will be devoted to different chapters in the book.

Enjoy the listen! 

Ah , yes ......Concentrates ! 

This product has probably created more confusion and fear than any other product we use , including Bleach !

Why is that ?

Well , it because , in most cases , concentrates are the one family of hair color, that get the least amount of explanation in our industry. Vague explanations and confusing information like "our concentrates have no level"! 

Now , tell that to a hair colorist who was trained in levels and you send them into a tailspin.

That's why the sale of concentrates does not compare to normal hair color sales. Because no one helps the hair colorist understand what they are and how to use them.

Join Max and I as we shed some light on this mysterious product and why it can be an essential tool in the hair color process.

Enjoy the Listening ! 

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. 

Enjoy your Listening ! 

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.

Enjoy your listen ! 

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.

Enjoy your listening !