The Combed Education Podcast

This week, I talk about the differences between and alkaline Demi and an acidic Demi from a chemistry perspective. What makes them different and when would you use what? Listen to learn!!

If you're on IG, you've likely seen Moran, AKA @jadebeautyco. This week I got to have a chit chat with Morgan and learned all about her career, her life and her perspective. We just...ran with it, no agenda, no topics just pure incredible conversation!

This week I got to chat with my soul sister Alyssa aka @notyouraveragemafiagirl and we talk all about how you can increase your revenue without raising your prices. Alyssa has scaled to well into 6 figures from ADD-ONS + working more efficiently! This is NOT an episode you want to miss!!! Also watch out for Alyssas newest endeavor with Nicki Wildflower...SLICE STRANDS Extensions!

Dominique is a Multi-Million dollar salon owner in Florida. This week we talked about what it takes to get to that level and how to create a space and culture that cultivates teamwork, collaboration, honesty and ultimately SUCCESS!

NOT a mistake, I started recording earlier than I had planned because what Sarai was saying was SO powerful! If you don't know Sarai...actually even if you do, this woman has changed and grown SO much just in the past few months. She shares her stories, we shared some tears, and honestly, I don't think I have ever been this open and vulnerable in public before. Thanks in advance for holding space for our vulnerability as you watch and listen.   Watch on YouTube Here: https://youtu.be/VNm67v8w3BI

Season 3 starting off with a WHOLE LOT OF VULNERABILITY! I absolutely LOVE Rebecca and this conversation was so impactful and so beautiful. Hope you get some nuggets of GOLD like I did! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BHiZVGNfEd4

while I love and support all brands and manufacturers, I use Megix 10 the majority of the time BTC, this episode I delve into why and talk a little bit about the technology of Megix 10!

If you struggle with gray coverage, you're not alone. Gray hair is just as, if not more, nuanced than pigmented hair..and it's not one size fits all when it comes to tackling it. Hope this helps!

This week is all about embracing where you're at, even if you're in the "suck". PLUS, I talk about looking for the PRONOIA in it all.  

This week I interviewed my good friend Katrina. She is a certified Yogini and an Esti...and we talked all about the importance of yoga and breathwork and movement for hairdressers. Check my YouTube for a quick 10 minute yoga flow for hairdressers!!!!

Just a few red flags that deter clients. Now, recognizing these red flags isn't a declaration of failure, it's an opportunity for growth. Address these issues head on and you'll be on the way to creating an exceptional salon experience that fosters client retention and attracts new clients.   What other red flags do you think deter clients from coming in or coming back?

This week we dive into the discomfort of stepping outside of your comfort zone and into your passion zone.

Today I want to transcend traditional notions of wealth and dive into a more holistic approach to being a “wealthy stylist” In true araz fashion, I want to offer up some perspective here as so many of us want to be a wealthy stylist, wealth comes in many forms. I want to help you cultivate holistic prosperity- one that encompasses not only financial abundance but also time, resources, energy and a deep sense of fulfillment. Let's dive into the art of becoming a truly wealthy stylist.

I say this with the upmost love and sincerity…go out there and FAIL. You read that right, the F-word thats often hidden and shushed. Here's the twist- failing isn't the end of the road, its actually the golden ticket to success! This episode I talk about how failing fast, failing hard and failing forward can transform your life!

Building, Growing + Scaling your business comes down to 3 main principles.⁠ ⁠ Discipline: The golden key⁠ Consistency: The magic potion⁠ Systems + processes: The holy grail⁠ ⁠ I dive all the way in on this weeks episode.

Melanin provides a diverse range of colors, from black to brown and red to blonde and understanding melanin, and more importantly identifying it is KEY to effective hair coloring and predicting the best results.   I go way into understanding and identifying melanin in the fundamentals course, here.   So let's break it down and take it beyond beauty school. 

As colorists, its so important to consider the CANVAS that we are working on. The structure of the hair itself plays a crucial role in how color molecules interact and adhere to the hair shaft.  I want to explore different hair porosity and how to choose the right products to use based on porosity of the hair.  Let's dive in.   Check out The FUNdamentals HERE!   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

Starting a career as a hairdresser can be both exciting and challenging. As experienced hairdressers, we often reflect on our early days and wish we had known certain things that would have made our journey smoother. In this episode I share the top 10 things I wish I knew when I started my careers as a hairdresser. Hope this helps you consider some things! If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

Understanding the ingredients of the chemicals we are working with will ensure that we are well educated on what we are using and how to use them. Often, when we are not grounded in some of this terminology, it's easy for brands, manufacturers and others to take advantage of our naivety and use it against us.  So today, i want to dive into 3 of the most common hair color ingredients and what they do..this is just to help you understand the roles and goals of these ingredients so that you no longer “fear” anything, rather, you understand it. Check out The FUNdamentals, here! Happy Hair Coloring! -Araz

We've all been there before. We create a GORGEOUS look on a client, they love it, you love it, everyone is happy until a week later you get the dreaded text…”my color is fading, HELP!”   Help is on the way, today I want to dig into some of the factors that go into maintaining longevity of color both from a professional standpoint and what our clients need to do to ensure less fade-age.   Go to www.combededucation.com/fundamentals to learn more on how to formulate fearlessly + confidently. You future self will thank you!   Happy Hair Coloring! Araz

We all know that consultations are the foundation of successful hair color transformations. As hairstylists, it is essential to engage in collaborative consultations with our clients to ensure their desires and expectations are understood and met. Today, we will explore the art of effective color consultations.By embracing collaboration, we can create personalized hair color experiences that leave our clients feeling confident and satisfied.   Hope this is helpful for you!

We hear it everywhere..make sure you use a sulfate free shampoo. But what are sulfates and what do they do? Let's dive in!

This week I dive into hair color allergies + sensitivities. While rare, these are very REAL situations and shouldn't be taken lightly. I share with you how to identify an allergy/sensitivity along with what to do about it! Hope this was helpful!

This has happened to THE BEST OF US!   Hair is a very unpredictable and nuanced canvas. Techniques are a dime a dozen and sometimes, what we think is going to happen VS what actually happens are two different things. Chemicals and hair color can be quite unpredictable, especially if you're not fully grounded in YOUR line. And sometimes, we have OFF Days.   The point here is that even the best of us has, at one point or another, “messed up.”   Truth is, the only way to FULLY learn is through failure.   The main difference between successful colorists, though, is how that “failure” is perceived and how it is corrected.   Today I want to, in usual Araz fashion, offer some perspective on how to handle a “mess up” situation.   Just know that oftentimes, IF the problem is with formulation going sideways, that's usually due to us not FULLY being grounded in the science and chemistry of what we do. And lucky for you, I can help with that! Click HERE to learn more about The FUNdamentals course shop!   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!  

A micro dose of chemistry coming your way today in the form of OXIDATIVE DYES. Hard pill to swallow + and unpopular truth: THERE ARE NO BLUE, RED + YELLOW DYE MOLECULES IN OXIDATIVE HAIR COLOR. I know I know, this is quite contrary to what you have been told, but listen to this episode and hear me out!   There's so much chemistry involved in hair coloring, and if you're interested in learning more about the science, chemistry and artistry of what we do behind the chair to BEST PREDICT how your formulas are going to turn out, you need to sign up for The FUNdamentals Course-Shop, HERE!   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!  

This week I have a simple yet powerful message for you. Shoot your shot. SHOOT YOUR SHOT.  Asking for what you want can be a daunting task. Whether its asking a client for a referral, asking your salon owner for a raise, or asking an educator for guidance and mentorship, putting yourself out there and making a request can be scary. However, shooting your shot is incredibly important for both personal and professional growth. In this episode, I'm going to give you a few reasons why! If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

We all know that the natural color of the hair, the type of melanin that is dominant in the hair, along with the texture of the hair will contribute to determining how the hair will lift, but what about the color of someone's eyes?   Does that play a part in how the hair lifts and lightens?   Of course it does, and today I want to share with you a bit about what I know in hopes that it can help you when you are formulating for your clients.   If you're into education and learning the WHY behind what we do, make sure to check out The FUNdamentals using the link below!   https://www.combededucation.com/fndmntls

All of us use bleach or lightener, whatever you want to call it, to some degree behind the chair. I want to offer some clarity and perspective on WHAT actually happens when we put bleach on a hair strand! If you're into the science and chemistry - I think you'd love my FUNdamentals course-shop! Use this link to get $500 off the FUNdamentals course-shop (for a limited time): https://www.combededucation.com/fndmntls

This week I had a conversation with Julie, someone who I am honored to call a friend in this industry. Julie is a stylist turned educator, who- like me, is very much into understanding the science and the chemistry of what we do behind the chair. This episode was so much fun to record and is FULL of some incredible nuggets! Find Julie on IG @colorswithchemistry!

Lightening products have changed DRAMATICALLY in the past 10 years. With the demand from US STYLISTS to have lighteners that can take level 1's to level 10's in under an hour, with open air painting and no damage has caused manufacturers to produce products that are very, very strong.   So it's super important we understand all about the lightening products we have at our disposal so we can know what products to use and when to use them. Let's break it down!   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

This week, I got to interview my friend @ricardojarahair2  Warning: Lot's of authenticity, and profanity in this episode!   Ricardo is truly a light in this industry, one of the realest and most authentic people I have met. It's a privilege to call him a friend, and this is an episode you do NOT want to miss...especially if you feel like showing up as your authentic self is challenging!      

Today's episode is all about developers and why what you have been taught isn't all the way true.   I feel like there are a lot of us who don't quite understand what a developer is, what it does, and most importantly how to use it FOR you.   Get ready, this might just have you questioning everything.   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

This week's special guest is an industry legend, educator, brand ambassador, mother, wife...she does it all, and spills all her tips of dismantling this idea of balance. When we are striving for big goals and big dreams, balance...well, isn't always part of the equation. This episode was so much fun to record, thank you Carly! Find Carly in IG @the.blonde.chronicles or go to www.the-blonde-chronicles.com to join the BCU!!! (trust me, this does NOT dissapoint!)  

Last week, I talked about ammonia and its role in hair color.   More and more manufacturers and brands are coming out with ammonia free hair color, so this week I wanted to dive into what that really means.   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

If you are a colorist, chances are you've heard the term “ammonia” before. It's a common ingredient in hair color and more recently has been getting a bad reputation. On today's episode, I'm going to talk a little about what ammonia is, its role in hair coloring, and what “ammonia free” color really is. If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

I'm not sure about you but for YEARS, I didn't know what these terms meant (especially when referring to hot tools we use BTC). Today, I want to just go over what these technologies are and why they are relevant in hot tools. If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified of new episodes!

Top 3 reasons your coppers aren't popping!   One of today's hottest trends is copper. From the deep brown copper, to the lighter strawberry copper and everything in between, I'm seeing a lot of you struggle to get that POPPIN' COPPER!   So I'm here to share a few tips when it comes to working with coppers specifically, to set you up for success.   Here's the link for $500 off my FUNdamentals course-shop: $500 off FUNdamentals course-shop HERE   If you found value in this episode please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified about new episodes!

I want to share some perspective on hair texture especially when it comes to hair coloring and lightening.   When I say texture, I am referring to the DIAMETER of the individual hair strand, not necessarily texture in the curl pattern or the density of the hair as a whole.   When you understand the ROLE that the texture of the hair plays in the hair color world, a lot of formulation mishaps will make sense, and a lot of future problems can be avoided.   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!  

Time…a very limited resource.   We all have a finite amount of time available to us and once it's gone, it cannot be regenerated. Knowing this offers us a sense of urgency to make the most of our time and to use it wisely.   With the majority of people having a plethora of obligations, appointments and to-do lists that are never ending, being resourceful and efficient with how we spend our time is more valuable than ever.   While I have SO many tips on how to be more efficient and maximize your time in general, today, I want to focus on a few of the most important tips to save time in the salon.   These are strategies that I use personally and have worked well for me, hoping there are a few nuggets of gold here for you as well.   If you found value in this episode, please share and tag me @this_is_araz and make sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!

I want to wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2023! In this episode, I share with you my personal goal setting and crushing strategy!    Thank you so much for all of your support in 2022, Can't wait for 2023!   Cheers babes! -Araz

You all know the feeling...you wash your client out and you realize, oh shit..their roots are on fire!   *cue...the anxiety*

There has been a significant drop in the use of permanent color and this week I want to share some scenarios both conventional, and unconventional, to use permanent color.   As always, feel free to share if you found any value in this episode!   Until next time!

Time to bust some myths. In order to understand why there are zero lift developers on the market, and how they work, we must first understand developer.   Dive in!   If you found any value in this episode, please share and spread the word!  

If you are a hairstylist behind the chair, there's a good chance that you are toning hair- every day- even multiple times a day.   With so many different options for "toners" on the market, I see a lot of you flip flopping from one brand to the other, and the other, in search of the perfect, longest lasting toner.   While there's nothing wrong with trying new things, in this episode ill give you they keys to what helps toners last longer, no matter which brand you're using!   Please rate + review if you enjoy this podcast, and help spread the word by sharing!!!!   *free* Formulation Masterclass, here!   -Araz

There's some chatter going around about permanent toners, and how they are better and last longer than demi-permanent toners

If you have ever dealt with the feelings of imposter syndrome, or maybe you're feeling it now, you are not alone. Approximately 70% of people admit to having experienced imposter syndrome, and a twitter pole a few years ago found that 87% people have experienced this. Even some of your favorite performers, influencers and hairstylists have experienced this feeling.   This episode is for YOU, with tools + strategies to silence the feelings of imposter syndrome and go after your big goals and big dreams knowing you deserve it!   Please rate, review + subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes!

This episode get's a little nerdy

Niching down Part 2 is all about some of the drawbacks and CONS of niching down in the hair industry. In my usual fashion, I want to offer some perspective on this. I don't think that niching down is necessarily good or bad, it just depends on what you're going for in your business.   If you find any value in this podcast, please rate, review + subscribe!  

The riches are in the niches.   Maybe you've heard this before? This week I dive deep into some of the PRO's + Benefits of niching down in the hair industry.   In my usual fashion, I want to offer some perspective on this. I don't think that niching down is necessarily good or bad, it just depends on what you're going for in your business.   Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for next weeks episode for part 2!

This weeks guest is someone who has inspired me, as an educator, for quite some time now. Nicki Wildflower is the founder of the slice squad, a learning platform helping hairdressers slice their time in half with techniques and placements to be more effective, efficient and profitable. This episode will no doubt have you feeling inspired and empower to take action in your business and shift the definition of success and failure!   Hope you enjoy this!   As always, if you find any value in this episode, please share and spread the word!!!!    

Lacie Wehrle is insanely talented when it comes to Balayage..but it wasn't always that way. In this episode she shares so many tips and how-to's with balayage..likely things no one has ever taught you before! I know I walked away with so much from this episode! Make sure to find us on IG + TikTok @this_is_araz @lacie_wehrle Lacie's FB group with TONS of free education: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1013732958692338