Conversations with Kevin

Special Guest : Meet Ally Nicole Feb 19, 2025

In this episode of CONVERSATIONS WITH KEVIN, Nathan Gorman is joined by Sarah Lund and talented bridal, makeup and hair artist Ally Nicole.

In this podcast, Ally Nicole takes you behind the scenes of her successful business journey, shares her secrets to scaling her business by going the extra mile to care for her brides, navigating the pressures of burnout, and how authenticity played a crucial role growth.

From building a thriving Instagram community to 1.2 million followers to mastering content creation, Ally Nicole opens up about her biggest lessons learned along the way. Tune in as she dives into the importance of vulnerability, hard work, and dedication in the beauty industry.

INTRODUCING THE 2025 EDUCATION COLLECTION : PEOPLE Feb 12, 2025

Nathan Gorman is joined by Global DESIGN.DIRECTORS Wade Blackford, Kate Reid, and Pascal van Loenhout to discuss the evolving trends they are observing within the hair industry, the impact of social media, and managing client expectations and behaviours. They share how these shifts inspired the creation of PEOPLE, the 2025 Education Collection. They outline their process for creating a collection and how they seamlessly combine their ideas to develop a cohesive and fluid final product.

BEYOND BEIGE : 5 NEW BEIGE SHADES TO COLOR.ME GLOSS! Jan 13, 2025

Introducing BEYOND BEIGE, 5 new BEIGE SHADES to COLOR.ME GLOSS! Join Kate Reid and Leland Olsen as they explore the five newest additions to the COLOR.ME GLOSS family. In this session, they share their favourite formulas, expert tips and techniques for zone toning, colour balancing, and intermixing shades. They also discuss the ideal client for each shade, providing valuable insights for enhancing your colouring skills.

24/25 CAMPAIGN : BEHIND THE SCENES Nov 29, 2024

In this episode of CONVERSATIONS, Kevin and his team delve into the planning and execution of the highly anticipated CAMPAIGN photo shoot. For this years CAMPAIGN : CAN I GET A MOMENTS & UNDERSTORY, Kevin teams up with stylist Emily Ward to discuss the fashion, the creative process of turning ideas into stories, and the challenges faced along the way. Experts Wade Blackford and Sarah Lund share insights on hair and styling, while Nathan Gorman, Kate Reid, and Dean McDonald cover model details, coloUr choices, and preparation for a seamless production during CAMPAIGN week.

20 QUESTIONS FOR 20 YEARS WITH KEVIN MURPHY Oct 15, 2024

Kevin Murphy joins Nathan Gorman in the studio to commemorate 20 years of KEVIN.MURPHY with a special Q&A session. In this episode, Kevin reflects on the inception of KEVIN.MURPHY, shares his experiences working in salons during the 90s, and provides insights into his favourite products, scents, campaigns and more.

2024 ICON STORIES Sep 17, 2024

ICON STORIES

In this episode Nathan Gorman is joined by the KEVIN.MURPHY Global Communications Manager Ashleigh Thurman to discuss inspirational stories from this year's ICON Award. Meet out 2024 ICON Winner Deanna Everson as well as highlights from four standout finalists. They delve into how these exceptional individuals are making a significant impact on the environment, their teams, their salons, and communities worldwide.

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DEANNA EVERSON, THE LEARNING EXCHANGE. PORTLAND, USA

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FELICIA WILSON, THE ANEGUNDI PROJECT. SALT LAKE CITY, USA

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CHARLENE FERNANDEZ, THE HUMAN HAIRDRESSER. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

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PETER VANHAMEL , CENTRAL HAIR STATION. ANTWERP, BELGUIM

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PALOMA GARCIA, SYDNEY, AUSTLRALIA

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NEW COOL SHADES - EFFORTLESS NATURALS May 02, 2024

Join DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid and Educators Brandi Holdaway and Leland Olson on “conversations” as they launch EFFORTLESS NATURALS, a new shade collection from COLOR.ME by Kevin Murphy. Explore six innovative shades that balance and offer new natural solutions for your clients. New shades include two matte, two ash violet, and two violet lending endless options. Discover how these shades effortlessly neutralise hair brassiness for captivating naturals on all depths. Tune in for a fresh take on your colour palette!

YOUNG.AGAIN Apr 01, 2024

Join Nathan Gorman and Sarah Lund in this must-listen drop of Conversations With Kevin. We revisit YOUNG.AGAIN claims, performance and ingredients and fall further in love. YOUNG.AGAIN is your secret weapon, working to increase resistance to breakage by up to +1.7x, for stronger hair that looks and feels rejuvenated. Tune in and gain many tips and tricks that allow you to use YOUNG.AGAIN in new and exciting ways, while unpacking many benefits that you may not have realised about this icon of KEVIN.MURPHY.

REFLECTIVE PERSPECTIVE Mar 22, 2024

In this episode Global Events Director Thomas Berglin and Nathan Gorman take you behind the curtain of our upcoming show REFLECTIVE.PERSPECTIVE. The past, present, and future are connected by a continuous chain of events. Our reflection and perception of ourselves is the first place we can start to create and change our mindset. We are excited to Invite you all to Budapest, Hungary on June 9th & 10th, 2024.

MEET OUR ICONS Feb 02, 2024

Welcome to a special conversations with Kevin, Last year at KEVIN.MURPHY we set out to find our ICON.
Let's meet our winner from the many entries we received. We chat with long time KEY and talented KEVIN.MURPHY educator, Lucinda O'Niel and Hair Together founder Eileen McHugh, who is humble, talented and a very special person, at once unassuming, but dont fall for it! Eileen is a game-changer and has been cited as one of the leading Social Entrepreneurs in Ireland. Since becoming our ICON, they have expanded rapidly. ICON is not a typical stylist competition, it is an award. Tune in to hear all about our past winners and how to enter or nominate others to become our next KEVIN.MURPHY ICON.

TOURNAMENT: SHARING SUCCESS STORIES Oct 25, 2023

In this episode of Conversations, learn tips and tricks to keep the TOURNAMENT momentum. Paz and Sarah speak to past winners Robert Stary Salon and Amy Van Loh from Avenson Salon & Boutique on how they ended up on top of the leaderboard in 2022. We’re on a mission to find the salons and stylists who lead! We want to learn from them, celebrate them, and share their insights and recipes for success with others all to lift stylists and salons globally to a new level of business by learning from the best. Tune in!

TOURNAMENT Oct 09, 2023

Tune in to hear about our stylist competition, Tournament, from Nathan Gorman and CEO Peter McDonald.

GLOSS EXTENSION - NEW SHADES Sep 18, 2023

COLOR.ME GLOSS NEW SHADES: OPULENT REFLECTIONS
Join Kate Reid and special guests European colourists and educators, Myassar Bachofner and Caroline Idland, as they launch Opulent Reflection, with shades that are multi-tonal, inspired by the strength and the high reflectivity of luxurious elements. Learn how to dial up the hairs luminosity bringing ultimate glass-like reflective glow to all salon clients, from the lightest blonde to the darkest brunette. Dive into the revolutionary COLOR.ME GLOSS SHADES, they share insights and useage on the transformative impact of the range. Discover their favourite formulas, both new and existing, and join us in celebrating this ground-breaking beauty innovation!

KILLER.CURLS WITH HAIYA Sep 06, 2023

Get serious about caring for curly, wavy and textured hair and helping clients unlock their true self. In this jam-packed podcast, Nathan Gorman and Sarah Lund speak with the inspirational curly hair guru Haiya Rodriguez @gethaiya. Tune in as we speak all things curls, product and business. Unpack why Haiya has become a global force to be reckoned with as an entrepreneur who is honest, open and has created a global community of CURLFRIENDS. Haiya will give you all of the insight into how to stay true to yourself, your craft and create an identity that gets noticed.

FORMULATING WITH GLOSS Jul 17, 2023

In this podcast, Kate Reid and Brandi Holdaway share some of their favourite formulas and how COLOR.ME GLOSS has changed the salon for the better! COLOR.ME GLOSS is designed as a colour and a treatment in one. With a modern selection of shade options that allow for a completely customisable hair experience regardless of the texture. Dive into services such as neutralising, tone-on-tone or pastelising, and have your mind blown both by the results and the service options available for you and your clients.

BLONDE.HIGH.LIFT Jul 02, 2023

Tune in to hear Kate Reid and Janine Simons discuss how to meet the needs of clients who want to go lighter without the time associated with traditional lightening and toning practices. KEVIN.MURPHY+BLONDE HIGH.LIFT is the first product in the new KEVIN.MURPHY+BLONDE range. These 6 high lift shades are designed to achieve ultra-light blonde results with warm, cool, and neutral options, offering up to five levels of lightening and already has built-in toning that gives you consistently flawless blonde results. Kate and Janine will share tips, tricks and formulas that will get you up to speed. FAST!

KILLER.CURLS WASH, RINSE & KILLER.TWIRLS Jun 27, 2023

Join Nathan Gorman and Sarah Lund as they launch KILLER.CURLS WASH & RINSE and KILLER.TWIRLS. Each product has been carefully crafted with every uniquely textured head of hair in mind. From waves at 2a, all the way to coils at 4c, this launch introduces new curl defining options and product positioning within the range. Sarah and Nathan explore how these must-have products provide the perfect base for air-dried hair. Get answers to FAQ'S and consider how to advise clients to embrace thier natural self in this fun and enlightening episode.

BLOW.DRY WASH AND RINSE Jan 24, 2023

Join Nathan Gorman and Sarah Lund in a fun and fresh episode of Conversations with Kevin where they discuss the ingredients and next level technology of BLOW.DRY WASH & RINSE. This new innovation provides both in-salon solutions and a perfect take home for clients who style their hair regularly with hot tools and heated appliances. From straight, to curly, to highly textured hair all unique needs are met, to help salons and clients achieve flawless and long-lasting styles. Tune in!

COLOR.ME GLOSS Sep 13, 2022

Welcome to the launch of COLOR.ME GLOSS. Hair colour born from fashion and driven by performance. Kate Reid, Caroline Kells and Iggy Popovic introduce the latest range in the COLOR.ME lineup. Consumers associate healthy hair with overall health and wellbeing, the trend we see is towards low commitment and more gentle solutions for hair colour. COLOR.ME GLOSS is a luxurious, demi-permament, acidic liquid colour that will offfer you and your clients in-salon service options and incredible results. Tune in to learn more.

COPPER.INTENSE Jul 21, 2022

COLOR.ME DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid, with Janine Simons and Leland Olson discuss the latest copper trend movement. In a moment of perfect fashion timing, we launch our new COLOR.ME COPPER.INTENSE .44 SHADES. A long list of celebrities are making cases for copper toned strands and we have been watching it on the runways. As usual, here at KEVIN.MURPHY+COLOR.ME EDUCATION, we wanted to give you the tools needed to be ahead of the trends. Listen for insight into favourite formulas, working with grey coverage and intermixing with our +Technologies. The copper trend is for everyone; allowing some live on the wild side with fiery reds, and others to try out more natural, rich auburns and will give you and your clients so many stunning options. All with the dimension and vibrancy you can expect from COLOR.ME.

EVERLASTING.COLOUR Jul 01, 2022

Nathan Gorman and Kate Reid bring you everything you need to know about our latest and most exciting launch EVERLASTING.COLOUR. A range of colour preserving products formulated to restore and strengthen chemically treated hair, and extend the vibrancy and shine. EVERLASTING.COLOUR helps to support your scalp’s natural microbiome, assists in halting mineral build-up from hard water, as well as protect against the colour-deviations created by environmental aggressors such as oxidants, free radicals and UVA/UVB exposure. Tune in to gain an understanding how this regimen launch is not only a game-changer for your clients at home, but how it gives you multiple options and solutions for use in the salon to ensure consistent and elevated colour results.

All About Pricing May 27, 2022

Tune in to this episode of Conversations to hear the sage advice of three business owners regarding pricing and costs. Janine Simons, Natalie Morgan and Alexander Fuchs are from different types of salons within our salon network. We all want to be successful, have adequate stock on our shelves and have a team that feels renumerated for the work that they do. Learn tips and tricks geared towards a healthy salon business, KPI’s you should look at and how to price services. Listen in to discover when the right time for a price rise is and how to implement and communicate it.

Supply Chain May 13, 2022

Nearly half of all companies reported significant disruptions in their supply chains. In the salon, we have had empty shelves as well. Start at the beginning and understand – what a supply chain is and how it affects all manufacturers. In this episode we will explore what this means for us in the salon and at KEVIN.MURPHY. Hosted by Nathan Gorman and for the first time ever on Conversations with Kevin, Betty Kao, Global VP, Supply Chain & Operations. Listen in to hear from our own rockstar all about supply chain and look into what the future holds.

COLOUR.XELERATE Feb 04, 2022

COLOUR.XELERATE: Save Time, Colour More! Our latest + Technology discussed by DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid and COLOR.MASTER Iggy Popovic. You will look at how COLOUR.XELERATE will enhance service benefits, results and understand the ease of using this game changing innovation. Saving you and your clients development time and make application more efficient. See how this new product is a must for all colourists.

The Futures Episode Dec 27, 2021

Its a celebration all round! In this podcast we explore the FUTURE, we look back on the year that has shaped us and explore CLIENT + SALON + STYLIST FUTURES in a frank, funny and open discussion. Hosted by Nathan Gorman with DESIGN.DIRECTORS Wade Blackford and Kate Reid along with COLOR.MASTER Janine Simons we look at the key to business longevity, connection and change, our biggest learning this year and how to inspire a new generation of stylists, the rise of the single stylist vs the salon and how salons need to move forward in a new market.

REFINING HAIR Nov 19, 2021

Refining hair is a fine art. Our clients demand fashionable, long-lasting and premium services. Join Kate Reid, Jodana Geary and Leland Olson to discuss their favourite refining formulas for maintenance, fast and accurate results, and fashion techniques. With a whole range of COLOR.ME products and tools at your disposal, find out when is the right time to use pH.D, TONERS or SHADES. Tune in to this COLOR.ME edition of Conversations With Kevin to discover new ways to approach refining for your clients.

FORMULATIONS Nov 05, 2021

Formulation is the key to success when colouring hair. In this COLOR.ME edition of Conversations With Kevin, we explore each scenario unique to your clients desires. DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid, COLOR.MASTER and Salon Owner Janine Simons, and National Technical Manager Stevie Hay, talk about their favourite time saving, fashion-forward formulations, and what some of the most requested formulations are right now. Tune in to take your COLOR.ME formulations higher with this global collective of talent sharing their tips and tricks to refining success.

Spotlight: MARIANNE JENSEN Oct 22, 2021

Editorial stylist and SESSION.MASTER Marianne Jensen joins HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman for a full, frank and funny conversation about her longstanding career. One of the most influential stylists in the beauty and fashion industry with over 30 years of expertise, her passion for hairstyling has made her one of the most talented and respected artists, where she has received several awards including ELLE Style’s Hair Stylist of the Year. Marianne shares career elevating tips and tricks and a little industry gossip, tune in to hear a unique take on the industry from a unique person.

SCALP.SPA TREATMENT & SERUM Oct 08, 2021

Great hair begins at the scalp! Nathan Gorman with special guests Jennifer Bartee and Wade Blackford explore two new and additions to our SCALP.SPA range. SCALP.SPA TREATMENT and SCALP.SPA SERUM. Packed with skin loving ingredients that when used in combination with our SCALP.SPA SCRUB and WASH nurtures your scalp back to health ensuring that your hair and future hair growth has the best possible conditions for growth and strength.

Introducing VIOLET.INTENSE & CHOCOLATE.ASH Sep 10, 2021

Create fashion formulations using the latest COLOR.ME SHADES. CHOCOLATE.ASH brings natural with a touch of drama creating a luminous confident glow that conveys a message of natural beauty paired with glamour and luxury. While, VIOLET.INTENSE communicates originality and ingenuity, these fresh SHADES are for no shrinking violet. Kate Reid, James Nicholson and Caroline Kells discuss the latest shows, shoots and what is happening globally in the colour world and share how they formulate the SHADES to create fashion looks. Join us for a quick 34 minutes to take-away some exciting plug and play colour ideas for your clients!

Introducing VELVET.FLORA & ULTRA.VIOLET Aug 27, 2021

In this episode Nathan Gorman is joined by Kevin Murphy himself, COLOR.ME DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid, and DESIGN.DIRECTOR for styling Wade Blackford as they take you through our latest VELVET.FLORA and ULTRA.VIOLET campaigns. Gain an insiders look on how the team creates on point images, textures and colours that move the needle on fashion time after time. Prepare to be inspired by a brand that looks like no other!

HI-T Express Yourself Aug 13, 2021

Short hair is an expression of modernity. Updating or changing our look is rarely by accident and almost always used to express what we feel, where we are and who we belong with. A change in hair colour or a fresh new cut has shown the potential to boost self-confidence and leave people feeling empowered. In this podcast Nathan Gorman along with James Nicholson, Kate Reid and Pascal Van Loenhout look at the haircut that may be perceived simply as an accessory. Listen and we will unpack our HI-T Trend Report EXPRESS YOURSELF and prove that it's much more.

SESSION.SALON May 20, 2021

Our new digital education offering SESSION.SALON CONNECT has landed, but what is all of the fuss about? In this podcast Nathan Gorman with SESSION.SALON royalty Paz Bamrolia and Sarah Lund will open your mind to the business of communication. Our mission is to cement SESSION.SALON into a new digital landscape and be a voice of truth for salons and stylists in a whole new world. What is a personal brand, Who is your client, How have they changed and what do you need to do? Take your business to the next level with this exciting program from KEVIN.MURPHY Education.

GREY COVERAGE FUTURES Apr 27, 2021

Grey hair may not have changed but some of the ways clients look to us to master it have. DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid, North American Education manager Jodana Geary and Salon owner and educator Brandi Holdaway discuss formulations, grey blending, multi tonal coverage and opaque results to help elevate your colours in salon for the new future of grey colouration.

BLOW.DRY By KEVIN.MURPHY Apr 07, 2021

When we launched EVER.SMOOTH, we knew we were onto something big when we explored and experienced Long Chain Polymers in our product. After great success, we decided to take this technology further and create a whole family of products. Get an insiders point of view as Nathan Gorman hosts this episode with very special guests Kevin Murphy, Larry Paul and Sanaz Enshaian as we explore all you need to know about BLOW.DRY By KEVIN.MURPHY. Listen in to gain knowledge on where to find assets, inspiration and for an in-depth conversation on ingredients and how to elevate the BLOW.DRY experience for you and your clients.

The new NUDE .28 by COLOR.ME Mar 08, 2021

NUDE ALERT!

Now that we have your attention, join COLOR.ME Design Director Kate Reid with special guests Caroline Kells, Iggy Popovic and Malin Hornqvist as they discuss all things NUDE as we launch the new and innovative COLOR.ME .28 BEIGE.VIOLET reflects. Explore a symphony of on trend, must-have tones from bronze to blush, taupe and oatmeal. These SHADES will take personalisation for your clients to the next level. Kate and her guests discuss all you need to know about this exciting addition, and share tried and tested formulas that you can immediately implement in salon.

TALKING TEXTURE Feb 26, 2021

In this podcast Nathan Gorman, Jennifer Bartee and James Nicholson have a candid chat about some exciting initiatives that we have at KEVIN.MURPHY. First our HI-T Texture report and explore a class offering we have launched called TEXTURE.SHAPE.FINISH. Listen to gain knowledge on some consumer behaviours around curl to highly textured hair and identify some key trends in this area.

Image credits

Photographer: @magnordstrand

Hair: @alexanderwoll

THE SOCIAL MINDSET Feb 08, 2021

In a digital landscape it’s more important than ever that you don’t treat clients like strangers. As COVID-19 taught us, engage! In this podcast HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman, STYLE.MASTER Sarah Lund and Janine Simons COLOR.MASTER discuss all things social. Listen to gain knowledge on creating your social tribe, where to find the right followers, and how to engage the right form of influencers for your personal or salon brand. If algorithms and new social platforms and features confuse you then let us help you cut through the clutter. More than ever, it is about a personal touch to enhance and upgrade the digital experience beyond sales and services. All channels and touchpoints become an opportunity to build audiences and generate success in the chair.

Formulating for Growth with pH.D Jan 24, 2021

Join Kate Reid Design Director for COLOR.ME and special guests Ian Kelly of Organic Hairdressing and Lee Belcher of Sweet Squared as they discuss all things pH.D our no lift, no shift pH transformer. Understand the performance and how to harness it to increase service options and generate income without requiring an additional colour line. Ian and Lee will give you tips and tricks along with formulations that will help you implement pH.D into your work and meet clients’ needs head on.

PRODUCT COMPARISONS Nov 22, 2020

From backstage to in-salon, which product should you be grabbing for to achieve optimal performance? Join KEVIN.MURPHY DESIGN.DIRECTOR - STYLING WADE BLACKFORD, STYLE.MASTER CAROLINE KELLS, and ARTISTIC DESIGN.DIRECTOR JAMES NICHOLSON for PRODUCT COMPARISONS as they discuss some of their KEVIN.MURPHY favourites!

LIQUID.ACTIVATOR 3.5 VOL. (1%) Nov 08, 2020

Join DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid, Education and Business Development Manager Paz Bamrolia, and COLOR.MASTER Jan Patanao as they discuss the newest edition to the COLOR.ME family - LIQUID.ACTIVATOR 3.5 VOL. (1%)! Colouring hair is about versatility and with the addition of LIQUID.ACTIVATOR 3.5 VOL. (1%) you will have more choices when it comes to refining, overlays and creating great COLOR.ME results in the salon.

CREATING SAFE SPACES Oct 25, 2020

Founder Kevin Murphy discusses creating modern-day inclusive spaces with particular attention to emotional and physical safety in the salon. He is joined by Dr. Connie Henson, Sandy Chong, and Nathan Gorman, HEAD.MASTER for KEVIN.MURPHY.

HAIR.REHAB Oct 11, 2020

Join HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman, KEVIN.MURPHY Global Marketing Director Irena Kojouharova, and DESIGN.DIRECTOR Wade Blackford as they discuss HAIR.REHAB - customisable rituals for in-salon and at-home hair care! Providing a profitable way for stylists to continue to serve as the expert in all things beauty while building trust beyond the salon. Featuring targeted treatment prescriptions for a range of in-salon solutions that focus on the client’s desired result, HAIR.REHAB combines treatments with a service ceremony to deliver personalised benefits while creating a self-care moment in the sanctuary of the salon that they can continue at home.

EDITORIAL MATTERS Sep 27, 2020

Nathan Gorman - David Cruz - Xeneb Allen

Join Nathan Gorman, HEAD.MASTER for KEVIN.MURPHY, David Cruz, KEVIN.MURPHY SESSION.MASTER, and Session Hairstylist Xeneb Allen as they discuss the intricacies of editorial work. Are you properly promoting yourself and your work? Listen in as they discuss their individual journeys and the experiences that shaped them into the artists that they are today.

TEACHING TEXTURE Sep 13, 2020

Nathan Gorman - Jennifer Texada - Sharon Richards

Join HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman, Digital Marketing Manager Jennifer Texada and Stylist and texture client Sharon Richards as they give you a sneak peek into the world of KEVIN.MURPHY. As a brand that has identified where we need change, this podcast dives into the topics of diversity in texture and calls out the need for a refresh in our industry. Let’s put the statement “I can’t really do that type of hair” behind us and shift our education toward inclusion of all hair types and textures.

INTRODUCING KEVIN.MURPHY’S NEWEST REGIMEN: SCALP.SPA Aug 30, 2020

Kevin Murphy - Tim Abney - Wade Blackford - Sanaz Enshaian

Today we discuss the newest regimen to join the KEVIN.MURPHY lineup - SCALP. Join us as we go over why this long awaited regimen is the answer to all of your scalp needs; including how our handpicked ingredients perform as well as their effect on the environment.

GROWING YOUR COLOUR BUSINESS Aug 16, 2020

Kate Reid - Jodana Geary - Janine Simons

Today we are exploring the business of colour within the salon. We will look at growing service dollars and using colour journeys to build loyalty and hold a discussion on career paths in the area of colour and look at tips and trips to build your profile on social media. We look at how to cost out colour services and use cost and time formula to elevate the performance of colour in your salon and for your stylists. Learn how to identify the most profitable services in your salon and build promotions around these to maximise performance and client satisfaction.

NEW COLOR.ME TONERS: CRYSTAL, GOLD, LAVENDER May 24, 2020

Soft, shimmery and astonishingly shiny, join Kevin Murphy and Design Director Kate Reid as they unveil COLOR.ME's newest TONERS. Listen in as they share their behind-the-scenes experience working with CRYSTAL, GOLD and LAVENDER and the looks created with these shades on the set of RADIANT FLUX.

Brighter Days Are Ahead: ULTIMATE.LIGHTENER May 17, 2020

It's true, brighter days are ahead! Introducing the newest addition to the COLOR.ME range of lighteners! Join Kevin Murphy and COLOR.ME Design Director Kate Reid as they share new ULTIMATE.LIGHTENER, a high performance lightener offering up to 9 levels of lift and bond protection.

PRODUCT: pH.D Frequently Asked Questions May 10, 2020

Join COLOR.ME Design Director Kate Reid and COLOR.MASTER Iggy Popovic as they discuss some of their favourite ways to utilise new pH.D alkaline to acid pH transformer and answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

SALON SUPPORT: Setting Intentions and Thriving Through Change May 05, 2020

Join HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman and Tim Abney, our Global Education Development Director, as they discuss focusing your attention and setting intentions. They provide everyday tips for navigating these times and techniques for indulging in moments that require recentering.

SALON SUPPORT: Returning to the Salon May 03, 2020

As we plan to reboot and reopen salon doors, we have to remember that hairdressing is all about clients and communication. In this episode, Kevin Murphy is speaking with Trichologist Simone Lee, Founder of the Australian Institute of Trichology, and Nathan Gorman, HEAD.MASTER, to discuss the thought, planning, and resources necessary to successfully navigate this changed landscape and transition back into the salon.

SALON SUPPORT: Finding a New Way To Stand By Embracing Change May 03, 2020

People are craving connections at this time. We are all in this together and many of us have a fear of change. Change is inevitable and any tools that can help us embrace this concept and adapt is going to be really important now. We understand that you may feel anxious about change and we wanted to dedicate the whole episode to looking at mental health, resilience and some of the tools that we have to work with. In this episode, Kevin is speaking with with Tim Abney, our Global Education Development Director, and Nathan Gorman, HEAD.MASTER, on tools to thrive when things change.

SALON SUPPORT: Getting Ready to Get Back to Business Apr 26, 2020

Nathan Gorman talks with Amy Lang, owner of Ponytails + Horseshoes in Edmonton, AB and Natalie Morgan of Nova Hair collective in Austin, TX about the heartbreaks and challenges that have come with owning a salon impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they discuss business and how it will change as we all start planning for getting back to work.

Meet SESSION.MASTER James Nicholson Apr 19, 2020

A creative force to be reckoned with, SESSION.MASTER James Nicholson shares highlights of his 30-year global journey of professional self-discovery that led him to become the artist and mentor he is today.

SALON SUPPORT: Navigating Our New Normal Apr 14, 2020

In this episode, Kevin joins COLOR.ME Design Director Kate Reid and HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman to share ideas for stylists navigating the challenges of Covid19. From creating strong connections with your clients, to the tools you need to ensure a strong comeback upon the reopening of your salon, tune in for the tips and tricks you need to adapt and change during this period of isolation.

PRODUCT: CURL REGIMEN and Calling All Curl Patterns Apr 12, 2020

Join one of our favourite curly girls STYLE.MASTER Ali Bastista for a deep dive on our CURL regimen known for making waves with curly and wavy haired clients, celebrities and editors across the globe.

Meet Pascal Van Loenhout The Career Path of a Hair Artist Apr 05, 2020

Pascal Van Loenhout is cut from a different cloth. Listen in as he shares his career as an internationally acclaimed hair stylist, salon owner and global creative director.

PRODUCT: VOLUME Regimen and the Secrets of Creating Weightless Volume Mar 29, 2020

Bigger really is better according to STYLE.MASTER Ali Bastista. Discover more about our favourite products for volumising, thickening and transforming fine, flat hair.

Meet Massimo Morello: Becoming an International Fashion Week Stylist Mar 22, 2020

As the first KEVIN.MURPHY STYLE.MASTER for Europe and a regular on the Fashion Week circuit, SESSION.MASTER Massimo Morello is living his dream, traveling the world inspiring and educating stylists. Listen in as he shares his journey from stylist to SESSION.MASTER.

PRODUCT: SMOOTH Regimen Winning the Battle Against Frizz Mar 15, 2020

Smooth, soften and defrizz even the unruliest of hair. Join HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman as we take a deep dive into our cult-favourite SMOOTH regimen.

Meet Kate Reid: Lead COLOR.ME educator and beauty trendmaker Mar 08, 2020

An industry icon and Australian Hair Fashion Awards 2018 Winner for Excellence in Education, Kate Reid is a driving force in education strategy, digital and live content, as well as industry sustainability. Her illustrious career has seen her travel across the globe to more than 25 countries presenting shows and workshops to audiences of 2,500+, imparting knowledge and skills with her unique style and flare. Join us as we learn more about her path to DESIGN.DIRECTOR for COLOR.ME.

The Future of Professional Hair Colour: ph.D Feb 26, 2020

Introducing the future of professional hair colour. Join us as we explore COLOR.ME's most innovative product launch to date: new pH.D alkaline to acid pH transformer. Utlising cutting-edge technology and a propreitary ingredient blend, pH.D gives colourists the ability to transform oxidative colour into a gentle acid colouration creating limitless colour possibilities while streamlining the need for multiple colour lines in the salon.

PRODUCT: REJUVENATE Regimen Love for Aging Hair Feb 23, 2020

Hormonal changes, lifestyle changes – there are so many changes that can have an adverse effect on the hair’s condition…the best way to stay ahead of the ageing game is to start early! Join KEVIN.MURPHY HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman to discover everything you need to know about our REJUVENATE regimen and start turning back time and restoring youthful lustre to your hair.

Meet Nathan Gorman: Delivering inspiration and insight into all aspects of education Feb 16, 2020

With a successful career that’s spanned several continents and an integral part of the KEVIN.MURPHY team for nine years, Nathan Gorman is a leader within the field of education. His passion for KEVIN.MURPHY education, and his commitment to providing the very highest quality in creative education and product understanding has taken him to the role of HEAD.MASTER, and sees him collaborating with the KEVIN.MURPHY creative, marketing and education teams to deliver inspiration and insight into all aspects of education. Listen in to discover the career path that has led Nathan to where he is today!

PRODUCT: HYDRATE Regimen and the power of Kakadu Plum Feb 09, 2020

Make good on your resolution to HYDRATE more and join STYLE.MASTER Ali Batista as she pours up an extra special episode dedicated to our fan-favourite HYDRATE regimen.

Campaign: COLOR.ME presents Radiant Flux Feb 02, 2020

Go behind the scenes of our latest COLOR.ME campaign with DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid and Design Director Wade Blackford. Learn what goes into the making of a campaign from concept to creation and experience the thrill of being on set with Kevin and the rest of the team. From model selection to makeup, cut to colour, styling to wardrobe and everything in between, this episode gives you exclusive VIP access into the making of RADIANT FLUX.

PRODUCT: HEATED.DEFENSE A Protective Barrier good for up to 450F Jan 26, 2020

The HEAT is on! Join DESIGN.DIRECTOR Wade Blackford for a look at our PROTECT regimen featuring our hero product HEATED.DEFENSE Leave-in Heat Protection for your hair . Learn why heat protection is so important and the key ingredients that make it possible.

PRODUCT: Perfect Gray Coverage every time with COLOR.ME INTENSE.NATURAL shades Jan 20, 2020

New year, new shades! We are expanding our INTENSE.NATURAL range with four new shades delivering cool, opaque colour and maximum grey coverage. Join COLOR.ME DESIGN.DIRECTOR Kate Reid to learn more about 3.00, 4.00, 9.00 and 10.00.

EDUCATION: BANG BANG Brit Pop Inspired Style Made Modern Jan 12, 2020

This week, our HEAD.MASTER Nathan Gorman, introduces our 2020 Education Collection - BANG BANG. True to our brand’s identity and our direct relationship with the fashion world, BANG BANG explores references from the past 30 years that can be easily translated into what your clients crave.

CAMPAIGN: KEVIN.MURPHY presents NORTH Jan 10, 2020

Drop in on Nathan Gorman our HEAD.MASTER as he takes us on a journey on the development and execution of the latest KEVIN.MURPHY campaign, North. Get a glimpse of everything it takes to pull off one of our campaigns, from the selection of the location to the clothes, Nathan holds nothing back!

PRODUCT: EVER.SMOOTH - Faster Blow Dry and Smoother Hair Jan 03, 2020

This week we are joined by Tim Abney and Sanaz Enshaian. Tim is the Director of Global Education Development, and Sanaz is the Senior Marketing Manager for KEVIN.MURPHY. Together they will discuss the latest KEVIN.MURPHY launch, EVER.SMOOTH and give an insider's perspective on what to expect for this exciting new launch.

PRODUCT: COLOR.ME Toners, the Perfect Colour Finish Dec 14, 2019

COLOR.MASTER Janine Simmons talks all things TONERS sharing her secrets on how to enhance, refine and soften your hair colour while unveiling multi-dimensional shine and optimum hair health.

Meet James Nicholson building a global career Dec 09, 2019

This week we are joined by Session Master James Nicholson. Tune in to hear James talk about his career – where it all began, and how he met Kevin and became a key member of the Kevin Murphy design team. From mastering styling and cutting to color, James will share his inspiration and tips on how he stays focused, relevant and continues to grow in the fast moving world of a Session Master.

Fashion, Performance and Enviornment & The Culture of KEVIN.MURPHY Dec 02, 2019

What are the Core Principles of KEVIN.MURPHY? KEVIN.MURPHY Design Director, Wade Blackford and KEVIN.MURPHY Head Master, Nathan Gorman share with us the core principles that define the culture at KEVIN.MURPHY. Fashion, performance and environment have guided Kevin’s thinking in product development, inspired our new collections each year, influenced our creative team and shaped our brand message in the marketplace.

EDUCATION: SESSION.SALON The Stylists Journey to Growth Nov 25, 2019

Disruption is what changes the industry. Looking for a program that’s innovative? Meet: SESSION.SALON. Jess Sash and Patrick Doyle talk us through the ground breaking program that originated in Australia with a primary focus to help stylists in the salon community focus on developing and sharpening their communication skills with clients. In this podcast, we outline how this unique program has revolutionised salon business for those who have attended.

The Dirty Job of Fighting Diversion w/ Patty Urban Nov 18, 2019

Let’s talk about diversion. Meet our secret weapon - Patti Ubran - the President of Securities Essentials, an Ohio based private investigative firm. She’s been working with KEVIN.MURPHY for 7 years now. In this podcast, Patti shares what diversion is, where diverted product comes from, how to spot a salon that may be diverting, and what you can do to protect the market. Together we can take a stand against diversion!

Product: COLOR.ME Gentle, moisturizing and ammonia free CREAM.LIGHTNER Nov 11, 2019

Now introducing, a vegan hair colour option! Introducing COLOR.ME CREAM.LIGHTENER, AMMONIA-FREE. A 100% vegan version of COLOR.ME's top-selling, cult-favourite CREAM.LIGHTENER. COLOR.ME Education Manager Jordana Geary discusses meeting your clients needs, and the new innovative, hydrating formula that delivers up to 6 levels of lift, all without the use of ammonia.

Product: Meet the amazing COLOURING.ANGEL after-shampoo treatment Nov 04, 2019

Taking cues from runways and celebrities around the world, fashion and beauty are celebrating the use of playful colour. In this episode, Global Director of Education Development Tim Abney, discusses the introduction of COLOURING.ANGELS - colour enhancing treatments that instantly refresh haircolour with a nourishing effect. Revolutionising the way clients care for their colour and proving that blondes are not “one size fits all”!

Meet Vincent Tercé and the KEVIN.MURPHY Academy in Paris Oct 28, 2019

Vincent Tercé, General Manager of KEVIN.MURPHY France, shares with us the education experience at the new KEVIN.MURPHY academy in Paris, France. Opened in 2018, the academy is located in the beautiful fashion district in the 1st arrondissement in Paris and offers unparalleled cut, colour and style classes featuring sought after industry artists.

The Love Brigade, Capturing clients for KEVIN.MURPHY w/ Liza Marx Oct 21, 2019

The LOVE Brigade. Lisa Marx, KEVIN.MURPHY V.P of Sales and Education in North America, has created the hottest sales program in the beauty industry. Empowering Distributor Sales Consultants with the tools to approach premium salons in their territory, Lisa outlines how this innovative program is changing how consultants approach their business - by learning successful tactics through the Love Brigade training!

PRODUCT: Launching YOUNG.AGAIN Dry Conditoner Oct 14, 2019

Kicking off the digital LAUNCH.ME package, Global Director of Education Development, Tim Abney, takes us through the latest edition to the REJUVENATE regimen - YOUNG.AGAIN DRY CONDITIONER. Now available on demand, gain consumer insights and learn how to position the product and its key features and benefits through social media channels.

Setting Salons up for Holiday Success Sep 30, 2019

Are you ready for the holidays?! Director of Business Development for North America, Pasha Ghanei, shares how KEVIN.MURPHY sets salons up for retail success during the busiest time of the year. Pasha shares his expertise and details his favourite products from the 2019 Holiday Promotions including SWEET.HYDRATION, SPEAKING.VOLUMES and FIRST.CRUSH - our Limited Edition hair perfume.

PRODUCT: CREAM.LIGHTNER the Amonia Free and Moisture Rich Choice Sep 23, 2019

COLOR.ME Education Manager, Jodana Geary, shares expert insight on COLOR.ME’s CREAM.LIGHTENER. The new highly cosmetic bleaching cream offering maximum control and up to 7 levels of lift. Jodana shares the key features and naturally derived ingredients that make this innovative, hydrating and conditioning formula unique, a few of her favourite lightening techniques, and why CREAM.LIGHTENER is the perfect choice for global application.

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