Luxury Brand Partners' founder and CEO Tev Finger shares insight into the world of technology, and how emerging platforms and tools will change the way we communicate, work, shop and live--through a salon industry lens and beyond. 

Luxury Brand Partners' founder and CEO Tev Finger shares insight into the world of technology, and how emerging platforms and tools will change the way we communicate, work, shop and live--through a salon industry lens and beyond.

Tev Talks Tech: Metaverse, Drones + Robots

Color

Introducing Renee Valerie, R+Co’s new Director of Color Education, who is working intensely on building the educational rollout of R+Color. In the next 20 minutes, Renee shares what she gained from hair competitions, her favorite styling products—spoiler, she’s obsessed with the new GEMSTONE Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment—how she defines expensive-looking hair color, and what she’s most excited to work on as she continues to collaborate with our VP of Color Development Richy Kandasamy.

Introducing Renee Valerie, R+Co’s new Director of Color Education, who is working intensely on building the educational rollout of R+Color. In the next 20 minutes, Renee shares what she gained from hair competitions, her favorite styling products—spoiler, she’s obsessed with the new GEMSTONE Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment—how she defines expensive-looking hair color, and what she’s most excited to work on as she continues to collaborate with our VP of Color Development Richy Kandasamy.

Conversations in Color: Renee Valerie, R+Co's Director of Color Education 

Aura

Aura Friedman has a well-earned reputation in the beauty industry--and beyond--for her eye for color placement, customized formulations and visionary trend setting. You’ve seen her color work on top celebrities, at fashion shows, in editorials and, now, as part of the R+Co Collective. In these 30 minutes with R+Co VP of Community Alison Alhamed, Aura shares a bit about her color philosophy, what it’s like to be her client, and some of her favorite projects.

Aura Friedman has a well-earned reputation in the beauty industry--and beyond--for her eye for color placement, customized formulations and visionary trend setting. You’ve seen her color work on top celebrities, at fashion shows, in editorials and, now, as part of the R+Co Collective. In these 30 minutes with R+Co VP of Community Alison Alhamed, Aura shares a bit about her color philosophy, what it’s like to be her client, and some of her favorite projects.

Aura Friedman: Conversations in Custom Color

Shelley Gregory

Famed colorist, educator, salon owner and celebrity stylist Shelley Gregory shares how one image shifted her entire color career. Learn more about Shelley's climb to success, her favorite formulas, creative placement and how to get impact and dimension without harshness.

Famed colorist, educator, salon owner and celebrity stylist Shelley Gregory shares how one image shifted her entire color career. Learn more about Shelley's climb to success, her favorite formulas, creative placement and how to get impact and dimension without harshness.

Shelley Gregory: Conversations in Creative Color

Jack Martin

Jack Martin is best known for his incredible hair color transformations--helping clients embrace their natural gray hair. But he didn't set out to be the Gray Makeover guy, it was a client who believed in his skills as a colorist that made him unlock his true color potential. Now, Jack's entire life has changed. Clients from all over the country (and beyond!) flock to his Tustin, California, salon for Jack to work his color magic--including celebrities like Jane Fonda and Sharon Osbourne. In these 30 minutes with R+Co's Alison Alhamed, hear what he's learned along the way, his tips for making the gray transformation seamless (as well as how to set yourself up for success--hello, waivers!) and insight into his formulation process. 

Jack Martin is best known for his incredible hair color transformations--helping clients embrace their natural gray hair. But he didn't set out to be the Gray Makeover guy, it was a client who believed in his skills as a colorist that made him unlock his true color potential. Now, Jack's entire life has changed. Clients from all over the country (and beyond!) flock to his Tustin, California, salon for Jack to work his color magic--including celebrities like Jane Fonda and Sharon Osbourne. In these 30 minutes with R+Co's Alison Alhamed, hear what he's learned along the way, his tips for making the gray transformation seamless (as well as how to set yourself up for success--hello, waivers!) and insight into his formulation process.

Jack Martin: Conversations in Transformative Color

Stephanie Hodges

Creative colorist + braiding artist Stephanie Hodges, aka Instagram’s @stephhstyles, shares her favorite techniques for making her color work stand out, trends and formulas she’s loving (and those that she’s ready to retire), and her favorite social media strategies to make a name for yourself in the color world.

Creative colorist + braiding artist Stephanie Hodges, aka Instagram’s @stephhstyles, shares her favorite techniques for making her color work stand out, trends and formulas she’s loving (and those that she’s ready to retire), and her favorite social media strategies to make a name for yourself in the color world.

Stephanie Hodges: Conversations in Creative Color

Larisa Love

Creative colorist, salon owner, industry darling and global brand ambassador Larisa Love (@larisadoll) shares her favorite color techniques, her definition of trendy + timeless looks, details on her rise to the top, the serendipitous timing of her salon move, and the benefits of being an open-book creator.

Creative colorist, salon owner, industry darling and global brand ambassador Larisa Love (@larisadoll) shares her favorite color techniques, her definition of trendy + timeless looks, details on her rise to the top, the serendipitous timing of her salon move, and the benefits of being an open-book creator.

Larisa Love: Conversations in Creative Color

Gordon Miller

In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, spend 30 minutes with Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller as he shares his perspective on how the world of beauty--and beyond--has shifted over the decades, and why he made a personal commitment to take advantage of every opportunity to "out" himself. In this intimate interview, Miller sheds light on how salons can serve as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, and some of his favorite organizations that educate and support the community beyond the month of June.

In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, spend 30 minutes with Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller as he shares his perspective on how the world of beauty--and beyond--has shifted over the decades, and why he made a personal commitment to take advantage of every opportunity to "out" himself. In this intimate interview, Miller sheds light on how salons can serve as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, and some of his favorite organizations that educate and support the community beyond the month of June.

Talking Pride with Hairbrained's Gordon Miller 

Amanda Wall

In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, R+Co Creative Director Amanda Wall shares her process for naming each product, designing the imagery on the playful R+Co packaging, and some of the behind-the-scenes history about the building of the R+Co brand.

In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, R+Co Creative Director Amanda Wall shares her process for naming each product, designing the imagery on the playful R+Co packaging, and some of the behind-the-scenes history about the building of the R+Co brand.

30 Minutes with Amanda Wall on Her Process for Naming + Designing R+Co Products

Take a step behind the scenes of R+Co and R+Co BLEU in this conversation with R+Co Executive Director of Packaging Richard Chalmers. From sourcing environmentally sustainable materials, and engaging the senses (wait until you hear about the audible click!), to designing bottles that inspire a customer to want to pick it up and their ability to get out every last drop of product, we cover everything from fit to form to function. 

Take a step behind the scenes of R+Co and R+Co BLEU in this conversation with R+Co Executive Director of Packaging Richard Chalmers. From sourcing environmentally sustainable materials, and engaging the senses (wait until you hear about the audible click!), to designing bottles that inspire a customer to want to pick it up and their ability to get out every last drop of product, we cover everything from fit to form to function.

R+Eco Packaging: Fit, Form + Function

Beauty icons and influencers, thought leaders, salon owners, trendsetters and more take the spotlight.

Anna Sui

Approaching four decades of working together, fashion designer Anna Sui and R+Co co-founder Garren often set the tone for where hair and fashion are going. Having met in the ’80s through photographer Steven Meisel on a shoot for Italian Vogue, the two creatives  had a mind-meld that couldn’t be broken. At the time, Sui worked as a wardrobe stylist, but her aesthetic was clear: “Anna was really into pattern on pattern on pattern on pattern, and I was just watching her, how she was absorbing everything,” says Garren. “And, then there was a moment when Steven said to her, ‘You need to start designing.’” Naturally, Garren became part of the team to perfect Sui’s first fashion show, which starred all of the supermodels of the time—think: Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell. And the duo still collaborates today, the latest project being Sui’s exclusive ocelot-print robe for R+Co BLEU. Here, the two chat about the robe’s history as well as the thought that went into creating it.

Approaching four decades of working together, fashion designer Anna Sui and R+Co co-founder Garren often set the tone for where hair and fashion are going. Having met in the ’80s through photographer Steven Meisel on a shoot for Italian Vogue, the two creatives  had a mind-meld that couldn’t be broken. At the time, Sui worked as a wardrobe stylist, but her aesthetic was clear: “Anna was really into pattern on pattern on pattern on pattern, and I was just watching her, how she was absorbing everything,” says Garren. “And, then there was a moment when Steven said to her, ‘You need to start designing.’” Naturally, Garren became part of the team to perfect Sui’s first fashion show, which starred all of the supermodels of the time—think: Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell. And the duo still collaborates today, the latest project being Sui’s exclusive ocelot-print robe for R+Co BLEU. Here, the two chat about the robe’s history as well as the thought that went into creating it.

Garren x Anna Sui: Three Decades of Collaboration

In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, we spend time with Matt Hill, founder of One Tree Planted, to learn how we as individuals, and as a collective of humans, can take even the smallest of steps to better our environment. Hill explains how trees help clean the air we breathe, filter drinking water and provide habitat to over 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide jobs to more than 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere and are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines. Learn more about how R+Co BLEU's partnership with One Tree Planted is helping to create an impact for nature, people and wildlife at bleu.randco.com.

In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, we spend time with Matt Hill, founder of One Tree Planted, to learn how we as individuals, and as a collective of humans, can take even the smallest of steps to better our environment. Hill explains how trees help clean the air we breathe, filter drinking water and provide habitat to over 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide jobs to more than 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere and are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines. Learn more about how R+Co BLEU's partnership with One Tree Planted is helping to create an impact for nature, people and wildlife at <a href="http://bleu.randco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bleu.randco.com</a>.

Sustainability Spotlight: One Tree Planted

Will Simpson

Circle

In this episode, we talk all things salon sustainability with the lead educator of Green Circle Salons, Will Simpson. Green Circle’s mission of “create beauty, not waste” takes the spotlight as Will shares best practices of becoming a more environmentally friendly salon, as well how beauty pros can make a difference. PLUS, get an inside look at the sustainability commitment of R+Co BLEU: From best-in-class formulas to packaging design and functionality, R+Co Bleu takes into account the entire lifecycle of the product and the company’s place in the world as a global citizen. Learn more about Green Circle at https://greencirclesalons.com/ and more about R+Co BLEU at https://bleu.randco.com/.

In this episode, we talk all things salon sustainability with the lead educator of Green Circle Salons, Will Simpson. Green Circle’s mission of “create beauty, not waste” takes the spotlight as Will shares best practices of becoming a more environmentally friendly salon, as well how beauty pros can make a difference. PLUS, get an inside look at the sustainability commitment of R+Co BLEU: From best-in-class formulas to packaging design and functionality, R+Co Bleu takes into account the entire lifecycle of the product and the company’s place in the world as a global citizen. Learn more about Green Circle at <a href="https://greencirclesalons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greencirclesalons.com/</a> and more about R+Co BLEU at <a href="https://bleu.randco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bleu.randco.com/</a>.

Salon Sustainability: Green Circle Salons' Will Simpson 

In R+Co Talk Radio’s What Would YOU Do podcast series, we talk with category experts to hear what THEY would do if they were a salon owner. In this episode, we talk to behavioral psychologist Dr. Leon Alexander to hear how he would reimagine the salon design to create the ideal client experience.

In R+Co Talk Radio’s What Would YOU Do podcast series, we talk with category experts to hear what THEY would do if they were a salon owner. In this episode, we talk to behavioral psychologist Dr. Leon Alexander to hear how he would reimagine the salon design to create the ideal client experience.

What Would YOU Do: Reimagine the Salon Layout

In this “What Would YOU Do” episode of R+Co Talk Radio, Dan and Alison talk with DJ Mike Murda all about how he would curate a playlist if he were a salon owner. Hear how Mike decodes the salon aesthetic, focuses on the customer experience, transitions and flow, all while emphasizing branding and culture.

What Would YOU Do: How to Curate a Playlist for your Salon

In this What Would YOU Do series, we talk with category experts to hear what THEY would do if they were a salon owner or stylist. This episode, we talk with gallerist Chrissy Crawford, founder of ArtStar, about how she would curate a collection of art if she were to open her own salon. BONUS: ArtStar has offered R+Co Talk Radio listeners 15% off purchases! At check out, enter code: R+Co.

In this What Would YOU Do series, we talk with category experts to hear what THEY would do if they were a salon owner or stylist. This episode, we talk with gallerist Chrissy Crawford, founder of ArtStar, about how she would curate a collection of art if she were to open her own salon. BONUS: ArtStar has offered R+Co Talk Radio listeners 15% off purchases! At check out, enter code: R+Co.

What Would YOU Do: How to Curate a Collection of Art

Thom Priano

In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, we interview R+Co co-founders Garren and Thom Priano—two impeccable hairdressers who, in addition to being the creatives behind the world’s most iconic beauty images and transformations, are about to celebrate their 48th anniversary. In this intimate interview, we talk through their experience as a gay couple over the past five decades, how the salon world brought them together and what they define as the keys to a happy, healthy marriage.

In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, we interview R+Co co-founders Garren and Thom Priano—two impeccable hairdressers who, in addition to being the creatives behind the world’s most iconic beauty images and transformations, are about to celebrate their 48th anniversary. In this intimate interview, we talk through their experience as a gay couple over the past five decades, how the salon world brought them together and what they define as the keys to a happy, healthy marriage.

Co-Founder Spotlight: Garren + Thom Priano

Keya Neal

In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, we meet the woman behind the Texture vs. Race educational platform, Keya Neal, who shares why she decided to get into this area of industry education, what the big ah-hahs are from former students,  what it means to talk about Texture vs. Race, and beyond this one class, how salons and stylists get comfortable working with all hair types. 

In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, we meet the woman behind the Texture vs. Race educational platform, Keya Neal, who shares why she decided to get into this area of industry education, what the big ah-hahs are from former students,  what it means to talk about Texture vs. Race, and beyond this one class, how salons and stylists get comfortable working with all hair types.

Texture vs. Race with Founder Keya Neal

Several months have passed since the onset of shelter in place, where salons across the country were unable to see clients to help slow the spread of Coronavirus. The two salon owners in this episode--Frank Rizzieri, who owns salons in New Jersey as well as a beauty school, and Kristo, owner of Melrose &amp; McQueen, have developed creative ways to stay connected to community and clients, and creatively tap into R+Co's Affiliate Program to develop content that drives revenue.

Several months have passed since the onset of shelter in place, where salons across the country were unable to see clients to help slow the spread of Coronavirus. The two salon owners in this episode--Frank Rizzieri, who owns salons in New Jersey as well as a beauty school, and Kristo, owner of Melrose &amp; McQueen, have developed creative ways to stay connected to community and clients, and creatively tap into R+Co's Affiliate Program to develop content that drives revenue.

June Update: How Two Salon Owners are Creating Content and Community while Closed

Ashley Streicher

We spend 30 minutes with Ashley Streicher @streicherhair right as SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner, the newest R+Co x Ashley Streicher, launches. Streicher, who is a salon owner, celebrity stylist, educator and member of the R+Co Collective, shares how she took SUN CATCHER from concept to creation--from designing the fragrance to the packaging and the performance--plus what it's been like to launch a product during a pandemic. In this episode, hosted by R+Co President Dan Langer and VP of Community Alison Alhamed, we also talk through virtual consultations, digital beauty sessions and a VERY sneak peek into Streicher's upcoming launch with R+Co. 

We spend 30 minutes with Ashley Streicher @streicherhair right as SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner, the newest R+Co x Ashley Streicher, launches. Streicher, who is a salon owner, celebrity stylist, educator and member of the R+Co Collective, shares how she took SUN CATCHER from concept to creation--from designing the fragrance to the packaging and the performance--plus what it's been like to launch a product during a pandemic. In this episode, hosted by R+Co President Dan Langer and VP of Community Alison Alhamed, we also talk through virtual consultations, digital beauty sessions and a VERY sneak peek into Streicher's upcoming launch with R+Co.

30 Minutes with Ashley Streicher: Plus Meet SUN CATCHER

R+Co Talk Radio

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