Ask The Color Expert
Ask The Color Expert
Scalp, Science & Smarter Color: What Every Stylist Should Know with Erica Billingsley
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Are your clients dealing with thinning, scalp issues, mineral buildup—or color that just won’t cooperate?
In this honest, science-backed episode, Elaine sits down with certified trichologist, American Board Certified Haircolorist, and Malibu C national educator Erica Billingsley to talk about the connection between scalp health, hair loss, corrective color, and what stylists need to understand behind the chair.
🎙️ What you’ll learn:
✨ Why scalp health plays a bigger role in hair growth than most stylists realize
💡 The real difference between Malibu C treatments—and why stylists often misuse them
👀 What’s actually happening when vivids shift, stain, or seem impossible to remove
🧪 Why mineral buildup, oxidative stress, and inflammation can sabotage your color results
📉 How better scalp care and smarter prep can improve services, protect hair, and create better long-term results for clients
This is a must-listen if you want to better support clients dealing with hair loss, menopause-related thinning, scalp concerns, or stubborn color correction.
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