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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 43 MIN

No Gatekeeping: Hair Color, Chemistry & Staying Curious with Ian McCabe

from Ask The Color Expert · host Elaine Travis

What separates a good colorist from a truly great one? In this bonus Coffee & Colorful Conversations episode, Elaine sits down with longtime friend and brilliant colorist Ian McCabe for a no-gatekeeping conversation about hair color, chemistry, creativity, and education. 🎨 What you’ll learn: ✨ Why knowing your color line beats memorizing formulas 🧪 How understanding chemistry makes you a better problem-solver 💗 Why unexpected tones can create brighter, more dimensional color 👀 How putting your ego aside can improve your work 🎓 Why mentorship and staying curious still matter This episode is packed with real-world color wisdom, laughs, and the little gems that can completely change the way you work behind the chair. 👉 Visit expertcolorsolutions.com 📲 Follow Elaine @expertcolorsolutions

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What separates a good colorist from a truly great one? In this bonus Coffee & Colorful Conversations episode, Elaine sits down with longtime friend and brilliant colorist Ian McCabe for a no-gatekeeping conversation about hair color, chemistry, creativity, and education. 🎨 What you’ll learn: ✨ Why knowing your color line beats memorizing formulas 🧪 How understanding chemistry makes you a better problem-solver 💗 Why unexpected tones can create brighter, more dimensional color 👀 How putting...

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