Ask The Color Expert

Are you still stuck carrying business cards and answering clients on your personal phone after hours? In this no‑fluff episode, Elaine shares how she’s upgraded her daily tech habits—and why every stylist needs to follow. 🎹 What you'll learn: ✨ Why giving your personal cell number to clients is costing your sanity 💡 How to ditch printed business cards and still give a stellar first impression 👀 The magic of shared contacts: swiping your info into a client’s phone i...

Are your clients chasing “greenwashed” promises—or ready to believe in real change? In this transparent, no‑fluff conversation, Elaine sits down with returning guest Jacquelyn Rodriguez—author of Changeworthy, founder of The Holistic Salon Academy, and co-founder of the Green Beauty Community—to explore what it truly takes to build a salon that honors people, profit, and the planet. 🎹 What you'll learn: ✨ Why vulnerability is the foundation of trust in eco‑beauty 💡 How small choi...

Beyond the Chair: Why Your Eulogy Won’t Mention Your Schedule After attending a funeral, Elaine reflects on what really matters—beyond the hustle, the foils, and the packed books. 💡 Why clients (and stylists) are tired of the 4-week root routine 🎯 The truth about gray blending vs. gray transitioning 🔍 How to adapt color formulas for aging skin, softer tone, and real lifeThis is your reminder to color with intention—and live with it too. 👉 expertcolorsolutions.com 📲 Foll...

Are you stuck in a rut—or ready to reclaim your edge? In this heartfelt episode, Elaine reframes the dreaded “7‑year itch” as a powerful signal for growth—not failure. What you'll learn: – Why that nagging feeling at work, friendships, or life is often a gift – How shift‑points—whether relationships, careers, or routines—hit in predictable cycles – Why emotional pain can be your internal GPS calling you forward – How planning for exits (even from places you l...

Are you carrying the emotional weight of your business alone? In this raw and revealing episode, Elaine opens up about the heartbreak of closing her salon after 36 years—and the communication breakdowns that made it inevitable. She’s joined by Tina Power, LMFT, a licensed therapist and communication coach who helps hairstylists navigate the emotional side of their work with more clarity, confidence, and care. 🎹 What you'll learn: ✨ Why culture is built (or broken) in daily communication...

Are your clients chasing roots—or ready to embrace the blend? In this honest, no-fluff episode, Elaine shares her own journey into gray blending—and what every stylist needs to know. 🎙️ What you’ll learn: ✨ Why gray blending isn’t “giving up”—it’s leveling up 💡 How to avoid over-foiling fine hair (even on yourself!) 👀 Why clients love dimensional silver—even when we don't 🎯 What most stylists get wrong about gray coverage & placement 📉 How strategic color can reduce maintenance and ...

Sick of juggling shelves full of demi and permanent color? In this episode, Elaine Travis welcomes Gary Cole back to the mic for a deep dive into salon inventory chaos—and how a few drops of the right additive can change everything. Introducing Color Tricks, a stylist-created solution that transforms any permanent color into a gentle, acidic demi using your existing formulas and 10-volume developer. No new inventory, no complicated re-formulating—just consistent, reliable results. Perfect for...