Laura Spinney, finalist for AHFA Newcomer and winner of 2019 F.A.M.E Team and has developed a growing reputation for edgy short haircuts, mullet, shags and everything in between. Although classically trained and has a love for precision cutting, Laura breaks the boundaries of shape, texture and balance alongside bright colours, playful placement and seems to be attracting a lot of large makeovers. 

Outside the salon, Laura has a flourishing editorial career, working with big names such as Nicole Scherzinger and The Pussycat Dolls, big and small publications like Marie Claire and BOY! Incognito, Sony, EMI, and many more but also loves that after almost 15 years in the industry, she is finally doing hair that she loves. Laura has also travelled the world attending Fashions Weeks and major hair shows around the world. 

To satisfy every aspect of this incredible industry, Laura also educates for De Lorenzo, taking classes through breaking the barriers and fear of cutting short hair, how to maintain creativity whilst in a salon and still keep your clients happy and your list growing.

@laura.spinney.creative.

@colourbycrys

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Today I sit down with the co-owners of Tkay studio Kyra & Ash. After years of working together these two hair nerds alway found their visions aligning and together they created their dream space, TKAY studio. From idea to reality they walk us through the entire process of creating this beautiful space.

I loved hearing all the behind the scene scoop of the build. From a run down building to a beautiful hair heaven Ash and Kyra spare no detail. Council, designers, book keepers and more they tell us all the things they wish they knew before starting the journey of creating their own salon.

With over 25 years experience between them this duo is all about chilled vibes and creating incredibly beautiful healthy hair. The team takes the most upmost pride in their work. They constantly strives to create seamless, low maintenance, natural hair colour and styling. All finished with a bubbly smile, some friendly chats and a personalised service from start to finish.

@tkaystudio

@kyra_tkaystudio

@ash_tkaystudio

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@colourbycrys

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This episode is as informative as it is laugh out loud funny.

My guest this week is 2019 Hair Expo Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, International Ambassador for Evo and co-owner of Rubi hair in Melbourne, Tom White.

Tom discusses how he opened himself to as many opportunities as possible, stayed true to what he believed in, and although it ruffled some feathers and even got him kicked off a creative team before a big show, he never deviated from his vision and stayed the course, even if he fell flat on his face.

Tom is known for his outspoken personality but more so for always being authentically himself and a genuine guy.

On this episode we talk more about the business side of Tom’s career. How he bought into the salon he worked for becoming part owner, his vision plan for his career and about surrounding yourself with the right people. 

This episode had me laughing out loud.

I always enjoy a chat with this guy, I hope you will too. 

Tom @tomewhite_hair

Crystal @colourbycrys

Rubi Hair @rubi.hair

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This weeks episode is with @frankiesalon owner @Petedunn. He is the most likeable guy and this feel good episode will have you smiling ear to ear.

He walks us through the entire process from idea to reality of opening and owning your own salon... the good the bad and the ugly. When starting Frankis salon everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.

Pete shares all the things he wish he knew before starting this massive venture.

If you’ve ever dreamt of opening your own salon but not sure where to start this is the episode for you !

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STEVIE FKN ENGLISH 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

“I need your bio” - @colourbycrys 

“Dad/surfer/colourist “ - @stevieenglish

Well there ya have it 😂

This modest man is currently the Global Colour Creative Director for @evohair and someone I am proud to call a pal.

Stevie has been the creative director for @originalmineral as well as an educator for both @wellahair, @lorealpro and @matrix 😯

On this weeks episode we talk about Stevies journey through hairdressing, education, and salon business.

I wanted to know how he found his way through multiple countries, colour brands, how he came to opening Stevie English Hair, and his advice for those coming up in our industry .

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The lady who changed my life, this is a special one.

Recently named ‘North America’s Educator of the Year’, Candy Shaw is a hairdresser, salon owner,manufacturer and female entrepreneur. Nicknamed ‘The Balay Lama’, Candy literally grew up in the beauty business as the daughter of world-champion competition hairdresser Jamison Shaw and professional make-up artist Sara Shaw. As a young girl, Candy grew up around her parents’ house guests such as Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, and AVEDA founder Horst Rechelbacher. Candy owns and operates Jamison Shaw Hairdressers in Atlanta, a 50-chair salon where she personally sees up to 25guests each day utilising the power of her paintbrush and French scissors. Candy founded both ‘TheAcademy at Jamison Shaw’, an advanced hair painting and French cutting Academy, and her newest venture, Sunlights Balayage, the world’s foremost balayage brand.

A fixture at shows and seminars around the world, Candy’s done hair for the Grammys, the AmericanCountry Music Awards, the Cannes Film Festival, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a Playboy MansionSoiree, and two Super Bowls. She’s headlined shows in Australia, South Africa, England, Italy, Japan,and Scandinavia as well as New York, LA, and Chicago.

Candy has served on the Board of Directors of Intercoiffure America-Canada, the world’s most prestigious international salon organisation, and Beauty Changes Lives, an organisation that empowers present and future hairdressers with scholarships, mentorships, and inspiration. She is a recipient of Intercoiffure’s ‘Award of Excellence’, ‘President’s Award’, and has twice been named ‘Personality of the Year’ in ceremonies in Paris. She’s also the recipient of awards like ‘Maverick of the Year’, ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year’, ‘Woman of the Year’, and ‘Small Business Person of the Year’. Candy is a member of PBA.

American Salon calls Candy one of the “most powerful and influential women in the professional beauty industry” and Modern Salon describes her as “‘the face of our industry’ – highlighting all that is good about the salon community.” Referred to as “the world’s fastest growing, most recognisable hair colour brand,” thanks to its bright and shiny yellow disposition, Sunlights is available in a dozen countries.

Candy’s celebrity clientele includes country music stars Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, KennyRogers, and The Rascal Flatts. Her salon’s been the official salon of the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders for decades. She is married to Fred Codner; together they have three children.

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From Minnesota, New York, Chicago and Melbourne this girl has covered a lot of ground !

I had the absolute pleasure of talking to the sweetest soul Candice Johnson. 

Candice started her career at the Aveda institute in NYC. From there she moved to Chicago and worked at a salon called art and science. Candice’s bosses were the creators of American crew 😯. 

Based in Melbourne for the last 9 years Candice has been a key player in the education of various companies such as revlon professional, Kevin Murphy and now pulp riot 

She loves education and helping hairdressers grow.

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Candice instagram : @rogue_candice

Crystal instagram : @colourbycrys

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A thunderstorm in Melbourne almost stopped this episode from airing HOWEVER with a little editing and an open mind I had to share it. This weeks episode will be audio only as the video clips were lost in the storm.

I chat with the incredible Carolyn Gahan. We talk everything from working in a salon, chair rental costs, being a brand educator and ambassador, her creative process, budgets for shoots and so much more !

Carolyn loves traditional hair cutting and colouring in the salon. She also is hugely passionate about her editorial and competition work, where she can really stretch and shape her creative aesthetic.

She is a woman who wears a lot of creative hats and is often responsible for the editorial wardrobe styling as well as hair. She started her career in her hometown of Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. Carolyn has traveled the world honing her craft, notably working at the Cannes Film Festival in France (2017), Cosmoprof 2017 in Bologna, Italy and presenting her Avant Garde collection at the Inspire Me show 2019 in Germany.

This weeks episode is packed with knowledge you cannot miss.

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Georgia Freedman !

The wonder woman ! 

WHAT CAN’T SHE DO ?!

As you will learn in this weeks episode there isn’t much this legend can’t do.

From a career in nursing, to makeup, to hair-ups, photoshoots, and now salon management Georgia can do it all. She is a natural talent and I have been in awe of her since the moment I met her. 

Her ability to create the most effortless and beautiful hair ups is what launched her into a career of high profile clientele for events such as spring carnival and the Brownlow. 

Georgia also has incredible skill in avant garde hair and has created some jaw dropping collections. On this weeks episode she breaks down her creative process , you wont want to miss this ! 

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With over 40 years experience I could not wait to sit down with my next guest Carol Smith! 

Carol started her career in London England where she studied hairdressing and aesthetics full time for 3 years at college. After completing her studies Carol went on to join multiple top salons such as Jingles international and Toni and Guy. 

Later an opportunity came up to educate in Hong Kong. She moved there and traveled all across Asia presenting for the company. 

After touring Asia Carol returned to London and back to Jingles to teach at the academy and train junior members of staff.

In 1990 Carol came to Toronto on a one year sponsorship... and is still there ! (Classic)

She has won 2 NAHA's and her work has appeared in numerous magazines.

During her time in Toronto she went back to school and studied wig building and theatrical make up and has worked part time making incredible wigs for the Canadian Opera for the last 25 years.

Carol still works in salon and at the opera but what warmed my heart the most was the knowledge she shares at school career days. Making sure students are aware of the incredible career opportunities the arts can have.

I’m so grateful to have had Carol in my corner since day one of my career 💕

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