The Combed Education Podcast

Let’s Talk Collaborative Consultations

We all know that consultations are the foundation of successful hair color transformations. As hairstylists, it is essential to engage in collaborative consultations with our clients to ensure their desires and expectations are understood and met. Today, we will explore the art of effective color consultations.By embracing collaboration, we can create personalized hair color experiences that leave our clients feeling confident and satisfied.
 
Hope this is helpful for you!

What are Sulfates + What do they do?

We hear it everywhere..make sure you use a sulfate free shampoo. But what are sulfates and what do they do? Let’s dive in!

Navigating Hair Color Allergies

This week I dive into hair color allergies + sensitivities. While rare, these are very REAL situations and shouldn't be taken lightly. I share with you how to identify an allergy/sensitivity along with what to do about it!
Hope this was helpful!

So you messed up, now what?

This has happened to THE BEST OF US!
 
Hair is a very unpredictable and nuanced canvas. Techniques are a dime a dozen and sometimes, what we think is going to happen VS what actually happens are two different things. Chemicals and hair color can be quite unpredictable, especially if you’re not fully grounded in YOUR line. And sometimes, we have OFF Days.
 
The point here is that even the best of us has, at one point or another, “messed up.”
 
Truth is, the only way to FULLY learn is through failure.
 
The main difference between successful colorists, though, is how that “failure” is perceived and how it is corrected.
 
Today I want to, in usual Araz fashion, offer some perspective on how to handle a “mess up” situation.
 
Just know that oftentimes, IF the problem is with formulation going sideways, that's usually due to us not FULLY being grounded in the science and chemistry of what we do. And lucky for you, I can help with that! Click HERE to learn more about The FUNdamentals course shop!
 
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Blue, Red, & Yellow Molecules - Oh My!

A micro dose of chemistry coming your way today in the form of OXIDATIVE DYES.
Hard pill to swallow + and unpopular truth:
THERE ARE NO BLUE, RED + YELLOW DYE MOLECULES IN OXIDATIVE HAIR COLOR.
I know I know, this is quite contrary to what you have been told, but listen to this episode and hear me out!
 
There’s so much chemistry involved in hair coloring, and if you’re interested in learning more about the science, chemistry and artistry of what we do behind the chair to BEST PREDICT how your formulas are going to turn out, you need to sign up for The FUNdamentals Course-Shop, HERE!
 
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Hairdressers...Shoot your Shot!

This week I have a simple yet powerful message for you. Shoot your shot. SHOOT YOUR SHOT. 
Asking for what you want can be a daunting task. Whether its asking a client for a referral, asking your salon owner for a raise, or asking an educator for guidance and mentorship, putting yourself out there and making a request can be scary. However, shooting your shot is incredibly important for both personal and professional growth. In this episode, I'm going to give you a few reasons why!
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How to Use Eye Color to Predict Lift

We all know that the natural color of the hair, the type of melanin that is dominant in the hair, along with the texture of the hair will contribute to determining how the hair will lift, but what about the color of someone's eyes?
 
Does that play a part in how the hair lifts and lightens?
 
Of course it does, and today I want to share with you a bit about what I know in hopes that it can help you when you are formulating for your clients.
 
If you’re into education and learning the WHY behind what we do, make sure to check out The FUNdamentals using the link below!
 
https://www.combededucation.com/fndmntls

What Happens to Hair When we Bleach it?

All of us use bleach or lightener, whatever you want to call it, to some degree behind the chair.
I want to offer some clarity and perspective on WHAT actually happens when we put bleach on a hair strand!
If you're into the science and chemistry - I think you'd love my FUNdamentals course-shop!
Use this link to get $500 off the FUNdamentals course-shop (for a limited time): https://www.combededucation.com/fndmntls

Real Talk with Julie aka @colorswithchemistry

This week I had a conversation with Julie, someone who I am honored to call a friend in this industry.
Julie is a stylist turned educator, who- like me, is very much into understanding the science and the chemistry of what we do behind the chair.
This episode was so much fun to record and is FULL of some incredible nuggets!
Find Julie on IG @colorswithchemistry!

Let’s Talk About Lightening Hair

Lightening products have changed DRAMATICALLY in the past 10 years. With the demand from US STYLISTS to have lighteners that can take level 1's to level 10's in under an hour, with open air painting and no damage has caused manufacturers to produce products that are very, very strong.
 
So it's super important we understand all about the lightening products we have at our disposal so we can know what products to use and when to use them. Let's break it down!
 
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