R+Co Talk Radio

Listen in as celebrity colorist Jenna Perry shared how she went from being a small-town girl with big dreams to taking a gigantic bite out of the Big Apple with her Jenna Perry Hair salon, booming clientele and star-studded roster of clients. Hear all about what it’s like working with celebrities, how she got her big break, and why she chose to partner with R+COLOR. Learn more by joining us for a free virtual R+Co EDU class to take a deeper dive into the world of R+COLOR, where you’ll experience our innovative technology, environmentally sustainable packaging and gain essential knowledge to kickstart your journey with R+COLOR. RSVP HERE: https://edu.randco.com/courses/r-color-first-date

We're inviting the R+Co network of salon owners to our upcoming business Excursion in Key Largo, Florida, for three days of intense business education, incredible networking with the best in beauty and, if you’ve ever joined us at Excursion before, you know we also like to have a lot of fun. In these 20 minutes with our CEO Tev Finger, he shares what you can expect from us this October if you’re able to join us at a world-class resort in Key Largo, Florida. He also shares insight into the curriculum we’ve built out for you—and this is not just the content that we think you’ll care about, we’ve designed a curriculum that directly addresses the content you said you want and need from us at our next business Excursion. If you’d like more information, and want to learn more about the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, where we’ll be this October, please visit us at randco.com/excursions where you’ll also be able to reserve your spot and request more information.

Luxury Brand Partners' founder and CEO Tev Finger shares insight into the world of technology, and how emerging platforms and tools will change the way we communicate, work, shop and live--through a salon industry lens and beyond. 

Introducing Renee Valerie, R+Co’s new Director of Color Education, who is working intensely on building the educational rollout of R+Color. In the next 20 minutes, Renee shares what she gained from hair competitions, her favorite styling products—spoiler, she’s obsessed with the new GEMSTONE Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment—how she defines expensive-looking hair color, and what she’s most excited to work on as she continues to collaborate with our VP of Color Development Richy Kandasamy.

Aura Friedman has a well-earned reputation in the beauty industry--and beyond--for her eye for color placement, customized formulations and visionary trend setting. You’ve seen her color work on top celebrities, at fashion shows, in editorials and, now, as part of the R+Co Collective. In these 30 minutes with R+Co VP of Community Alison Alhamed, Aura shares a bit about her color philosophy, what it’s like to be her client, and some of her favorite projects.

Famed colorist, educator, salon owner and celebrity stylist Shelley Gregory shares how one image shifted her entire color career. Learn more about Shelley's climb to success, her favorite formulas, creative placement and how to get impact and dimension without harshness.

Jack Martin is best known for his incredible hair color transformations--helping clients embrace their natural gray hair. But he didn't set out to be the Gray Makeover guy, it was a client who believed in his skills as a colorist that made him unlock his true color potential. Now, Jack's entire life has changed. Clients from all over the country (and beyond!) flock to his Tustin, California, salon for Jack to work his color magic--including celebrities like Jane Fonda and Sharon Osbourne. In these 30 minutes with R+Co's Alison Alhamed, hear what he's learned along the way, his tips for making the gray transformation seamless (as well as how to set yourself up for success--hello, waivers!) and insight into his formulation process. 

Creative colorist + braiding artist Stephanie Hodges, aka Instagram’s @stephhstyles, shares her favorite techniques for making her color work stand out, trends and formulas she’s loving (and those that she’s ready to retire), and her favorite social media strategies to make a name for yourself in the color world.

Creative colorist, salon owner, industry darling and global brand ambassador Larisa Love (@larisadoll) shares her favorite color techniques, her definition of trendy + timeless looks, details on her rise to the top, the serendipitous timing of her salon move, and the benefits of being an open-book creator.

In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, spend 30 minutes with Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller as he shares his perspective on how the world of beauty--and beyond--has shifted over the decades, and why he made a personal commitment to take advantage of every opportunity to "out" himself. In this intimate interview, Miller sheds light on how salons can serve as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, and some of his favorite organizations that educate and support the community beyond the month of June.