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...

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...

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 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:

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 ti...

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—...

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...

What happens when your salon’s MVP says “no thanks” to taking over? In this raw, revealing conversation, Elaine sits down with Donna Ryan—her former right hand turned successful salon owner—for a full-circle look at leadership, ...

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 join...

Are you leveling up—or stuck in what’s “always worked”? In this candid episode, Elaine shares a painful lesson from Pilates class (involving springs, ego, and a bruised finger)—and how it perfectly parallels the mindset traps ma...

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 ...

Are you building a career—or just winging it and hoping for the best?In this powerful, no-BS episode of the Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Elaine Travis shares 20 hard-earned lessons from nearly 40 years in the beauty indu...

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.Intro...

Are you really stuck—or just stuck in your own story? In this bold and truth-packed episode of the Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Elaine Travis challenges stylists to take a hard look in the mirror and ask: What’s really hold...

Is your pricing model helping your salon thrive—or quietly draining your profits? In this eye-opening episode of the Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Elaine Travis exposes the top 5 habits that are keeping colorists from reaching t...

Are your go-to hair hacks helping your clients—or secretly sabotaging your results? In this no-holds-barred episode of the Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Elaine Travis breaks down the good, the bad, and the downright ugly habits ...

Are root touch-ups keeping your color business stuck in the past? In this Ask the Color Expert episode, Elaine Travis unveils her #1 secret to standing out as a colorist—and it’s not just about covering gray. Discover why formul...

In this episode, Elaine sits down with Tracey Napotnik, the founder of the Pennsylvania Beauty Show, to talk about the exciting return of in-person education for beauty professionals. Tracey shares her vision for the event, the inspiration behi...

Are formulas meant to be shared, or should they stay top secret? In this Ask the Color Expert Podcast episode, we break down the real value of a formula, why true color confidence goes beyond recipes, and how mastering formulation can ...

In this latest episode of Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Michael Colr shares his journey of navigating grief. Michael Cole is a salon business expert and industry leader. He is also the  board member and shar...

Clients are signing up for hair color classes… not to become stylists, but to educate themselves about what we should already know. What’s going wrong in our industry?!In this eye-opening episode of Ask the Color Expert Podc...

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, I am having a Christmas Coffee Chat with Gary Call about all things hair and beauty industry.Gary Call is the Head Coach of KIN North America and a lifelong hairstylist with a passion f...

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, I talk with Shanna Moll about Studio YOU, a company dedicated to helping beauty professionals grow with integrity and compassion. Through education and coaching, they empower stylists to offer transforma...

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, Jack Travis and I discuss the importance of paid ads, automation, and branding for your salon.Jack is the creative force behind My Salon Concierge, dedicated to crafting visual narrativ...

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, Alice Wilcox and I discuss gene keys, going deeper with yourself, and going through the Human Design chart as a guide to transform your life.Alice is a mother, wife, and Spiritual Adven...