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  

Are your formulas still living by the swatch — and leaving your clients with hot roots instead of the perfect tone?  In this honest, no‑fluff episode, I share a real forum post gone wrong and break down exactly what went wrong — and how you can avoid it behind the chair.  🎹 What you"ll learn:  ✨ Why a swatch book is n

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 t

Are your clients chasing roots—or ready to lean into reinvention?  In this raw, vulnerable episode, Elaine opens up about closing her salon of 36 years—and stepping fully into her next season. 🎹 What you"ll learn: ✨ How to recognize when it’s time to let go (even when everything is on the line) 💔 The emotional weight

Beyond the Chair: Why Your Eulogy Won’t Mention Your ScheduleAfter 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

Are you feeling stuck in routines—or ready to explore your full stylistic potential?  In this honest, insightful episode, Elaine chats with award-winning stylist Vivienne Mackinder about the archetypes that shape every artist’s journey—from Puppet to Perfectionist to Artist to Pedestal. What you"ll learn:The four (plus