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Kristina Russell Hair Colour + Education
Red & Copper Specialist | Colour Corrections | Blondes
Host of Colour Kristina Talks Podcast
Hair Colourist @ AH Salon, Surry Hills, Sydney

31/07/2025

13 years lucky in love with my boo 🥰❤️💕

15/07/2025

Ever had a client book a tint… and they turn up needing a full colour correction?

And suddenly your day’s running behind. Your schedule’s blown, your timing’s off, and you’re stressed before you’ve even picked up a brush.

Messy bookings are costing you time and money — but there’s a fix. 💡

In EP 199 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, I’m spilling exactly how I:

🧡 Ask the right questions before booking
🧡 Get inspo + current hair pics upfront
🧡 Avoid back-and-forth DMs and email chaos
🧡 Use to automate it all 💻

💥 Bonus: You can steal my actual form! It’s in the blog show notes for this episode.

👇 Listen now + grab the form:
http://kristinarussell.com.au/199

📲 Follow me for more pro tips, colour education and expert tips www.instagram.com/colourkristina

19/06/2025

Inclusivity isn’t seasonal — it’s a promise. 🌈💗🏳️‍⚧️
Every client. Every story. Every identity.

Sharing this from my podcast sponsor to remind us that inclusive salon spaces matter all year round, and not just during Pride Month.

A few years ago, I spoke on their Pride panel when launched the pronouns feature in their booking software. In my salon chair, I offer gender-affirming hair colour services, quoting for technique and hair length, and never quoting based on gender.

I’ve partnered with on the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast to bring you biz tips and time-saving strategies for busy hairdressers.

🎧 Recent episodes include an interview with about 👇
✔️How to stop no-shows
✔️How to charge booking fees (without fear)
✔️How to get back hours of admin time by using automated texts (to confirm and send booking reminders)
✔️ My $200 rule for all new clients, and so much more to help you in your hair biz

‼️🥳PLUS: I’ve teamed up with Timely to offer you 50% off your first 3 months on any plan.
The 50% off link is in my podcast show notes.

💥Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to listen and learn.

There are also past episodes where I talk about the pronouns feature and why inclusivity matters in every salon — not just in June.

Looking for something new to binge? We've got you covered

💥Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to listen and learn.💥

16/06/2025

Let’s be honest — no-shows suck. 👎

They waste your time, mess with your schedule, and cost you money.

I used to cross my fingers and hope everyone would show up. Now? I don’t even think about it.

Because I’ve got a simple rule in my salon.

In Episode 198, I’m sharing the exact system I use to stop no-shows — including why I charge $200 upfront for all new clients, and how I recently introduced a 30% deposit policy for all clients, even long-term regulars.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Timely salon software.

I've partnered with Timely to offer my hair besties an exclusive discount!

Click the link in the podcast blog & use the code KRISTINA50 to save 50% off your first 3 months (for new customers).

Learn more on the blog >> www.kristinarussell.com.au/198

📲 Follow me for more pro tips, colour education and expert tips www.instagram.com/colourkristina

30/05/2025

Tired of chasing no-shows, sending endless reminders, or feeling awkward about taking payments?

In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, we’re diving into how Timely salon software can help you streamline your bookings, set up deposit systems, and get paid with confidence, without adding more to your plate.

I’m joined by Sherri Ponisi, ANZ Partnerships Account Executive at Timely, who brings 20+ years of industry experience and deep insight into what hairdressers really need from their software. Sherri started behind the chair, managed busy salons, and now supports salon professionals with tech that actually works.

Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:
👉 Why 65% of new clients now book online — and how to make that work for you

👉 How to stop no-shows with deposit policies and automation

👉 What TimelyPay can do to simplify in-salon payments (and even save you money)

👉 Automations that reduce your admin time by hours every week — including rebooking reminders, revisit texts for lapsed clients, Google review requests, and more

🔥🎧 Listen to episode 197 now to learn more.
>>> www.kristinarussell.com/197

25/05/2025

If you’re going on stress leave if one more salon client asks for Copper, you need to attend my copper hair colour workshop!

📍BRISBANE - Monday 2nd June

https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2025/

👉 I’ll demonstrate 3 models, covering transformations from Blonde or Balayage to Copper, Brunette to Copper, and Red to Copper. Each model will include a detailed colour consultation, teaching you how to transform an Instagram inspo pic into a beautiful (and easily) formulated Copper hair colour.

❌ It’s time to stop creating Copper hair with Red Root Glow!

It’s also time to stop blaming the brand you use.

🔥Hot Roots occur when you miscalculate formulas and make the roots brighter. Much more common with copper than any other colour.

I’ve helped thousands of students become confident AF Hair Colourists with my unique 5-6-7-8 levelling system for Redheads, which works with E👏V👏E👏R👏Y salon brand.

If you want to improve your copper hair formulas, techniques and attract more dream clients - then you 100% need to come along.

This is the best opportunity to join me at an in-person Queensland event, to ask me anything about Copper hair colour, in an unbiased, brand-free workshop.

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! >> https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2025/

‼️ Final tickets $449 – don’t miss out! This class is nearly sold out.

💸AfterPay available.

22/05/2025

Have you been taught to always fill with red when going darker?
It’s one of the most common techniques taught in beauty school — but it’s not always the right one.

In fact, if your target level is lighter than a level 6, using red can create more problems than it solves. Think root glow, muddy ends, and toner corrections that just don’t stick.

In this episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, I’m breaking down why red is NOT a universal filler — and what to use instead for clean, predictable results when filling blonde or lightened hair.

🎯 Learn the undertones to use at levels 7, 8 and 9
🎯 Stop defaulting to red and start formulating with intention
🎯 Avoid banding, dull toners and client complaints

This episode is for every hairdresser who’s ever had a “too red” moment.
🎧 Listen now >> https://plnk.to/colourkristinatalkspodcast
Read the show notes here >> www.kristinarussell.com.au/196
📲 Follow me for more pro tips, colour education and expert tips www.instagram.com/colourkristina

21/05/2025

If you’re going on stress leave if one more salon client asks for Copper, you need to attend my copper hair colour workshop!

📍BRISBANE - Monday 2nd June

https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2025/

👉 I’ll demonstrate 3 models, covering transformations from Blonde or Balayage to Copper, Brunette to Copper, and Red to Copper. Each model will include a detailed colour consultation, teaching you how to transform an Instagram inspo pic into a beautiful (and easily) formulated Copper hair colour.

❌ It’s time to stop creating Copper hair with Red Root Glow!

It’s also time to stop blaming the brand you use.

🔥Hot Roots occur when you miscalculate formulas and make the roots brighter. Much more common with copper than any other colour.

I’ve helped thousands of students become confident AF Hair Colourists with my unique 5-6-7-8 levelling system for Redheads, which works with E👏V👏E👏R👏Y salon brand.

If you want to improve your copper hair formulas, techniques and attract more dream clients - then you 100% need to come along.

Check out the slides ➡️ for all the details

This is the best opportunity to join me at an in-person Queensland event, to ask me anything about Copper hair colour, in an unbiased brand-free workshop.

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY >> https://kristinarussell.com.au/paint-the-town-red-workshop-2025/

‼️ Final tickets $449 – don’t miss out! This class is nearly sold out.

⭐️ Tickets are available via DM or click the link above to buy now.

16/05/2025

Hello beauties!
I'm looking for 3 people open to having a copper hair transformation, in a demo class for hairdressers.

📍BRISBANE on Monday 2nd June
Cost: $60
>> You must be available 10am-4pm on 2nd June
Venue: Newstead

🧡 Bold coppers, soft coppery blondes, copper balayage, blonde to copper transformations, brunette to copper makeovers, and faded reds to copper on bobs, lobs, and long hair….

If you have been thinking about getting a fresh new colour or a copper refresh, this is a great opportunity for you!

Please DM me with 3 photos, including a front, top of the head, and back view of your hair worn out… it’s important I can see your natural texture clearly and the existing colour and regrowth.

My name is Kristina Russell aka 'colourkristina' on socials. I'm a Sydney-based award-winning hair colourist who specialises in hair painting for redheads and copper.

To check out my colourful style on Instagram, please click this link >> https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

14/05/2025

Hair colour Model opportunity! I'm looking for 3 people open to having a copper hair transformation, in a demo class for hairdressers.

📍BRISBANE on Monday 2nd June
Cost: $60
>> You must be available 10am-4pm on 2nd June
Venue: Newstead

🧡 Bold coppers, soft coppery blondes, copper balayage, blonde to copper transformations, brunette to copper makeovers, and faded reds to copper on bobs, lobs, and long hair….

If you have been thinking about getting a fresh new colour or a copper refresh, this is a great opportunity for you!

Please DM me with 3 photos, including a front, top of the head, and back view of your hair worn out… it’s important I can see your natural texture clearly and the existing colour and regrowth.

I'm a Sydney-based award-winning hair colourist who specialises in hair painting for redheads and copper.

To check out my colourful style on Instagram, please click this link >> https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

12/05/2025

Tomorrow the course will be $895 or higher, which is still incredible value.

⚠️ Comment “RED” and I'll DM you the enrolment link⚠️

🎟️Or click the🔗LINK in BIO 🔗 to enrol and learn more!

But there’s a catch. Sale ends soon. And when this price is gone, it’s gone for good!👋

Got questions about what’s included? Send me a DM 🧡and let's chat.

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Bio - KRISTINA RUSSELL

An exceptionally talented and truly dynamic artist and educator, Kristina Russell has been at the pinnacle of hairdressing education for more than two decades and has been privileged to be exposed to the many dimensions of the educational domain throughout her illustrious career. With many years spent educating under the paradigm of leading industry brands, Kristina moved to an independent Educator role in 2017 with her own program that embraced the methodology to coach individuals on her world-class techniques, whilst developing unique learner-focussed education styles that were suitable for all hairdressing levels.

Kristina is renowned as the Reds Expert, and author of Ebook ‘The Ultimate Guide to Hair-Painting for Redheads’. Her salon clientele is incredibly varied. She tends to specialise in Blondes & Redheads & Pastels based on her technical skill and artistic flair. She absolutely loves the challenge of corrective colour and offers creative solutions to her transformation clients. Bookings are by appointment only in a beautiful space, located in Sydney suburb of Paddington.

In June 2010, her creative influence on our industry earned her the coveted title ‘Australian Hair Expo Colour Technician of the Year’.

Through workshops, digital and print media, her role as industry mentor has been not only to help hairdressers achieve their goals, but to provide them with flexible pathways for learning across a multitude of platforms. As the first Hair Colourist to launch a podcast, Kristina has taken her education approach to another level finding alternative methods to reach her audiences with the philosophy that learning takes varied forms.