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Ask The Color Expert is a education podcast hosted by Elaine Travis. It has 252 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

The podcast where Elaine Travis talks about all things hair color - Perfect for the seasoned stylist, or the recent beauty school grad! Be sure to write in with any questions, we'll be sure to feature them on one of my episodes...

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The Truth About Hair Color: Science, Gray Coverage & Smarter Formulation with Dennis Gebhart

2

Scalp, Science & Smarter Color: What Every Stylist Should Know with Erica Billingsley

3

ChatGPT Isn’t Your Business Coach (But This Might Be)

4

It’s Never Too Late to Start Over: From Healthcare Executive to Beauty School at 51

5

From Shark Bite to Full‑Life Living: Resilience, Gratitude & Redefining Fear

6

Humor, Authenticity & Simplifying Hair Education with Morgan Thomas

7

Why I’m Not Washing My Hair Anymore (Sort Of)

8

Glaze Smarter, Not Harder: Why Recipes Can Backfire — and What to Do Instead

9

Gratitude Behind the Chair: A Holiday Season Reset for Stylists

10

Embracing Tech Behind the Chair: How Stylists Can Step Into Smarter Business Habits

11

Beyond the Swatch: Why Hot Roots Happen & How to Prevent Them

12

Building an Eco‑Conscious Beauty Business from the Inside Out: Guest Jacquelyn Rodriguez

13

Closing a Legacy, Opening a New Chapter: 36 Years Behind the Chair

14

Beyond the Chair: What They’ll Remember Isn’t Your 12-Hour Days

15

Creative Balance: The Four Archetypes with Vivienne Mackinder

16

The 7‑Year Edge: When the Itch Becomes a Gift

17

From Stylist to Salon Owner: My Right Hand to Creating Her Own Brand With Donna Ryan

18

Communicating Through the Chaos: How Salon Owners Can Grow Culture & Clarity

19

Still Doing Cap Highlights? Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Color Routine

20

Gracefully Gray: Embracing Dimensional Color & Low-Maintenance Beauty

21

20 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner: Real Talk Every Stylist Needs to Hear

22

Simplify Your Color Line, Maximize Your Profit!

23

Wake Up and Smell Your Bullshit!

24

Top 5 Things Costing You Money Behind the Chair

25

HAIR HACKS: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

26

The Secret to Standout Color: Customization, Dimension & Breaking the 6N Cycle

27

In-Person is Back! Tracey Napotnik on Building the Pennsylvania Beauty Show

28

Formulas: To Share or Not to Share?

29

Michael Cole Shares His Journey on Navigating Grief

30

Wake up Professional Hairstylists Something is Very Wrong Here!

31

Christmas Coffee with Gary Call

32

Take Your Salon Revenue to the Next Level with StudioYou Education

33

The Secret to my Salon's Success is hiring My Salon Concierge

34

Human Design for the Hairstylist with Alice Wilcox

35

Hair Color is Now 400.00!!!!! WHAT?!

36

EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE WITH BLAKE REED EVANS: TIPS FROM A GLOBAL REDKEN PRO ARTIST

37

A Yelp like Rating System for Clients?

38

Empower & Earn: Lacey Gebo on Training Your Assistant & Income Growth

39

Stand Out as a Colorist | Color Analysis Tool

40

Grey Blending — an Untapped Market for Hairstylists

41

Internet Trolls -- OH MY!

42

My Solo Adventure to France and The Lessons Learned

43

Taking Care of YOU and Getting Uncomfortable

44

How To Get Yo Money Mane with Gary Gereau

45

Educating Tomorrow's Stylists: Rachel McMillan's Role as Salon Owner and Educator

46

Premiere Orlando Show Recap

47

Silencing Your Inner Critic with Special Guest Kelly Abanda

48

A Brand New Stylist Salon Equipment Registry WTF!

49

Journey of a Mentor: The Story of Bobbi DeBerard, Salon Owner & National Educator

50

Formulating Glazes with Beauty Executive Jessica Constantino

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