Ask The Color Expert

Building Diverse Platforms for Hair and Beauty Professionals | Janie Tongue & Jonty Olivier

November 27, 2023 Elaine Travis
Building Diverse Platforms for Hair and Beauty Professionals | Janie Tongue & Jonty Olivier
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Ask The Color Expert
Building Diverse Platforms for Hair and Beauty Professionals | Janie Tongue & Jonty Olivier
Nov 27, 2023
Elaine Travis

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m chatting with Jonty and Janie!

Janie, a renowned figure in the hairdressing world, blends style, passion, and grace. With a legendary career spanning North America, she's a platform artist, educator, and former salon owner. Known globally for her expertise, she's an All-Star panelist at NAHA, a fixture in Australian Hair Awards judging, and an internationally published hairdresser. Currently, Janie serves as Editor-in-Chief at Independent Beauty Professional, Director of Global Publications at Phenix Salon Suites, and Director of Education at ERGO Styling Tools UK.


Jonty, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, has held diverse roles from salon ownership, and education, to global operations. His expertise spans roles at Ultimate Salon Professionals, HairdesignerTV, and Aqua Hair Extensions. Currently serving as Managing Director at ERGO Styling Tools UK and Managing Editor of Independent Beauty Professional magazine, Jonty's multifaceted background also includes being a published author, former tennis coach, and advanced SCUBA diver.


We’re discussing their journey from the UK to the US and how they are able to establish numerous platforms for hair and beauty professionals.

If you want to know how they're able to become trailblazers in the salon industry, then this episode is definitely for you!

You can find out more about my guests at 

⁠https://instagram.com/jontyolivier⁠

⁠https://instagram.com/janiethebrit⁠


Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram.

And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible stylists transform into expert colorists!.

PS - want to send in a question for one of my episodes?

Here’s how: Just write a review with your question!

Show Notes

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m chatting with Jonty and Janie!

Janie, a renowned figure in the hairdressing world, blends style, passion, and grace. With a legendary career spanning North America, she's a platform artist, educator, and former salon owner. Known globally for her expertise, she's an All-Star panelist at NAHA, a fixture in Australian Hair Awards judging, and an internationally published hairdresser. Currently, Janie serves as Editor-in-Chief at Independent Beauty Professional, Director of Global Publications at Phenix Salon Suites, and Director of Education at ERGO Styling Tools UK.


Jonty, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, has held diverse roles from salon ownership, and education, to global operations. His expertise spans roles at Ultimate Salon Professionals, HairdesignerTV, and Aqua Hair Extensions. Currently serving as Managing Director at ERGO Styling Tools UK and Managing Editor of Independent Beauty Professional magazine, Jonty's multifaceted background also includes being a published author, former tennis coach, and advanced SCUBA diver.


We’re discussing their journey from the UK to the US and how they are able to establish numerous platforms for hair and beauty professionals.

If you want to know how they're able to become trailblazers in the salon industry, then this episode is definitely for you!

You can find out more about my guests at 

⁠https://instagram.com/jontyolivier⁠

⁠https://instagram.com/janiethebrit⁠


Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram.

And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible stylists transform into expert colorists!.

PS - want to send in a question for one of my episodes?

Here’s how: Just write a review with your question!