The Truth About Hair Color: Science, Gray Coverage & Smarter Formulation with Dennis Gebhart

About this episode

Elaine Travis and Dennis Gebhart discuss the gaps in hair color education and the importance of understanding the fundamentals of formulation.

Are stylists relying too much on formulas—and not enough on fundamentals? In this honest, no-fluff episode, Elaine sits down with color educator and chemist Dennis Gebhart for a powerful conversation about what’s really missing in hair color education today. From beauty school gaps to gray coverage myths, they unpack why so many stylists struggle with formulation—and how understanding the why changes everything. 🎙️ What you’ll learn: ✨ Why hair is still 50% of every color result 💡 Why “just...

People in this episode

Host: Elaine Travis

Guest: Dennis Gebhart

Topics covered

• hair color education
• formulation
• gray coverage
• beauty school
• stylist challenges

Keywords

• hair color
• formulas
• gray coverage
• stylist education
• chemistry

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