Formulation of hair color made simple

[@koleplunk]

I’ve been doing hair for 12 years and this is the best formulation explanation I have ever heard. Lightening with color has always terrified me…I feel much more confident right now!!! Plus the analogies are on point!!! 😂

[@Rachaelfrancesart]

I'm so grateful for this. I've just started school, second career, have ALWAYS wanted to do hair. This is invaluable!!!!!!! Thank you so much

[@amberLynn29]

The Hairschool I attended was the same they didn't teach me diddly squat! Now I am finding myself trying to learn everything on my own now from hair coloring to cutting. I paid them literally just for a certificate I suppose.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Don't give up the school's intention is to provide the information you need to pass the state board licensing exam. It is important to find a strong mentor for your first job and learn in real world situations. I offer online education for all things color and am here if you need me www.expertcolorsolutions.com

[@kp-lb8eq]

Same!!!!!!! That’s why I am here. Hope you are doing great I your journey!

[@ashleighann294]

I may be wrong but if you have a level 6 and she wants to be a 9 9x2=18 18-6=12 I'd need a level 12 n to make a 9 n on a 6n?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

@@ashleighann294 yes that is correct

[@erikasolorio2468]

@@ashleighann294but I thought the levels only come in 1-10? I’m confused now 😭

[@mariapizarrosath8147]

I agree with the prices!!! We all need to be on track on that! Thank you for this information on color is very helpful!

[@alicianjoey]

You couldn’t have explained everything any better!!! Thank you for such a detailed video I love learning all that I can as a cosmetologist!!!!

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Thanks Alicia I hope you will consider joining my Hair Color Secrets Insider group we open enrollment again on November 1st

[@ginnettet]

Omg! So glad I found you Getting back to my career after 5 years off I needed a “Back to basics color class” I graduated BS in 1983. So I get it!!!🥂

[@linziedeesworldlinzie9955]

You are litterally amazing... Ive learnt more in watching a few videos than my years of hairdressing school... Our qualifications litterally mean nothing!!! Youve made me understand so much in my career that ive been lost in and unconfident in for years... THANKYOU 🙏

[@anaalonso7450]

Great information Elaine, thank you! Totally agree we need respect and more learning..thank you again for your honesty help..

[@itsBrittLyn]

I also worked on the main line!!! Thank you for this. Love this! I stopped doing hair bc I felt anxiety about formulating color.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Britt I hate to hear this! It is such an amazing career once you get over that hurdle. Are you interested in getting back into hair color? I have an amazing opportunity for you if you are interested

[@erickagaines4948]

This was amazing I am so glad I found you on Facebook. You have taught me so much in so little time. I can’t wait to learn more with you

[@davinalester7114]

I have just listened and would very much like to buy this course/book Thank you

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Davina, I am shipping your book out today! I look forward to you joining the Hair Color Secrets Insider Membership here are more details: www.expertcolorsolutions.com/offers/Pz5NrHtm

[@JoyKronicles]

Soon to be cosmo graduate and you’re a blessing!! Thank you!

[@yolandafelix239]

Your amazing, I thank God I found you, I’m so grateful,? I’m an amazing hairstylist, but coloring is something I haven’t been knowledgeable, if I get this I’m a high roller!!!!

[@yolandafelix239]

I ment grateful!!!!

[@amygalvin1799]

Where can I find your book Elaine? Love your analogies and no nonsense approach to color theory!

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Amy you can purchase a signed copy here: www.expertcolorsolutions.com/offers/Lg4vsu92 Thanks for watching!

[@cherylj7460]

Totally fascinating!

[@sallyanon5382]

Wow!

[@melissafehr5950]

I just found your page!! I’m from Canada and in hair school right now and I’m having a very hard time understanding colour and how and what to do to get to a different level and what to use and when..even tho I’m in class and paying attention I don’t seem to understand it ...I would love to connect with you and continue to watch your videos to try and understand colour more.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Melissa, I would love to help simplify hair color for you. Be sure to reach out [e-mail] I have a great workshop coming up in January called Fearless Formulation Challenge

[@Mariafontana]

Elaine you are so right! Love your channel.

[@jonathanbent4680]

Thank you for this! Love how you educate. I also had quit hair because color just didn’t click for me. I stopped for 5 years but I’m back and I will not be defeated. It’s starting to click now thankfully to people like you. I guess where I’m still lost is knowing how much of this and how much of that to add to formula. I’ve got the underlying pigment part down just not sure how much I need to add of ash, gold, blue etc. I get you want to either enhance or eliminate but that’s where I’m at...

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Yes I totally get it. The key to the tones is understanding the RPC chart. I include it in my book you can download the digital copy free here www.expertcolorsolutions.com/2020books

[@jonathanbent4680]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert Thank you 😊

[@scar6287]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert it say for free but it is $ 20.00

[@scar6287]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert Plus i tried to buy it but when i submitted i had not confirmation of any kind i don't know if the transaton went through or declined

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

@@scar6287 hi I am not sure what you are referring to but this video was uploaded in 2019 so whatever it is the offer has ended I am sure

[@scarletdaniels5622]

This is so awesome. I get what you said about achieving a level 7 from a natural level 5. Elaine how would I approach formulating for someone who wants depth instead of lightening? For example, natural level 5 to 6 and desired level 3vr.

[@scarletdaniels5622]

Definitely buying the book!

[@bonniessalonspa3036]

First time catching your video, very helpful, thank you! I'd be interested in your book. Additionally, my conflict comes in when I have someone who has 3 inches of gray, with various shades of level 6 on remaining hair, How would or would you need to fill the gray and in using your formula to achieve target shade say of a 6 how what number would you take from your 6x2=12, 12 - ..... what to achieve desired result? Thank you,

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Bonnie have you read my book? The answers to those questions are in the book available in digital and paper back www.expertcolorsolutions.com thank you for watching my KZbin I hope you will keep in touch

[@meekstylz9962]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Did you use warm tones with the level 7 on the swatches? For the example you shared you would use level 9 for the warm tone and the color the client selected for gray coverage? Hope that makes sense.

[@jurnihoffman9213]

I graduated cosmetology in May and I agree we didn’t learn much on color either, we mainly did the same stuff all of the time and I only learn of color in my 4th semester

[@TheLuxyRoom]

I just found your page! I will be getting your book, I would love to attend classes, I am in FL!

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi I am offering for the first time ever a Colorful Journey Book Club I hope you will join us. Here is the link for more details: haircolorsimplified.lpages.co/book-club/

[@albanaselim1355]

I totally agree with you! Thank you for your help.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

My pleasure Albana

[@delanaveirs3411]

I’m watching this 4 yrs later but this reminds me of how Redken trained us to formulate color plus we considered underlining pigment when adding or subtracting warmth. They taught us to always use 20 vol & use the color to lift. I have to say though that European colors seems to lift less warm. But I think I’ll play with this. I usually do every root touch with 20 or 10 developer & add ash to counter warmth if needed.

[@arnezsbiach]

I am in florida too and it’s crazy I love your videos glad I found you today

[@andrewjames2617]

Thank you I’m so glad I found you. I’ve been concentrating on cut and style the last eight years out of school and now after years of assisting and gaining experience I am on a chair. My current salon has presented the opportunity to pursue color so I decided to do it. You are making a lot of sense to me so I’m going to watch all your vids and I ordered your book. I also wanted to ask where you purchase the swatches?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Andrew I am excited for you to enter the fabulous world of color. I hope you enjoy the book and will reach out with any questions that you may have. Those swatches that you see me with unfortunately are super super expensive the minimum order is $500 but I am working on getting them where I can offer them to people for better pricing so keep in touch

[@andrewjames2617]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert Thank you! That was so nice of you to sign my copy. I love it. I can’t wait to dig in! Bummer about the swatches lol.

[@jasminevillanueva1549]

Thank YOU SO SO MUCH , I attend Paul Mitchell the school of Houston and it’s sad that I got so much information and LEARNED so much from this 1 video . They don’t got into detail the way you do they pretty much show us a color wheel and tell us go across the color wheel to neutralize and that’s it. Again Thank you so much 🤍

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Jasmine I am so happy to hear this feedback and I hope you will keep in touch. Join me live every Wednesday morning on my Expert Color Solutions Facebook page for Coffee and Colorful Conversation at 10:00 AM EST

[@KennaWillow]

Do you ever use Wella color? Would love to know your thoughts.

[@shellyluthultz8470]

Thank you so much. I will be getting all the info. I also want to take some classes.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Shelly, I hope you will keep in touch. Check out my website with education offerings www.expertcolorsolutions.com I am also hosting the first ever Book Club for Hairstylists and doing a deeper dive into formulation with my book A Colorful Journey it starts June 29th click here for more details: haircolorsimplified.lpages.co/book-club/

[@ulyanaalistratov461]

Thank you so much!!

[@paulinesuhs3844]

What is the name of your book?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

A Colorful Journey you can purchase here:expertcolorsolutions.myshopify.com/products/a-colorful-journey-paperback

[@kathyhebert1651]

Just bought your book I’m looking to learn color from you;)

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Kathy thank you enjoy the book and when you are ready I hope you will take my Hair Color Secrets Insider Course

[@cherylpollard4652]

Love the way you take time to explain..😁❤🧜‍♀️

[@bayareababe]

LOL the spanx of hair color...you are a true Pennsylvanian lol I love you

[@ileanamoreno3663]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@janicebellino460]

Awesome I love your class keep going👌you make so much sense

[@jeanettegooding8878]

Hey how can i get my natural grey blonde?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Jeanette it depends on what shade of grey and what maintenance you are willing to keep up with

[@delanaveirs3411]

Yes Beth Minardi. She was the Redken educator.

[@simonepertile2305]

Where are you in Florida ?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Simone I am in St Pete Beach Florida

[@bayareababe]

were talking permanente color right?

[@tomas-yourhairguru4588]

Amazing information, so I have a quick question. If lets pretend I have a scenario where the client is level and wants to be a level 7, but if you a use a tube of level 9 color with 20 volume, how can I expect the grey's to be covered and neutralize the warmth when using a level 9 tube of color? Unless I am missing something thank you for your time!

[@cherylkirby9501]

What is the name of your book.

[@Rachaelfrancesart]

Amen girl!!!!

[@ashleighann294]

So I may be wrong but if I have a level 6 who wants a level 9 9x2=18 18-6=12 12n for my 6 n with 20 or 30 and I'll get 9n?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

yes that is correct be sure to use the proper tone to combat unwanted warmth and no need to use 30 volume you only need 20 volume

[@925vphan]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert Thank you so much for the education! So the unwanted tone we want to combat is at level 9, which is the desired level? 12N + 12V ?

[@vettemack6578]

I've just graduated from school myself this may and became Licensed and I. Struggling with understanding color myself I'm question my career path as well

[@domairis]

Elaine I would love to connect with you! I am from NYC attending school now and I really want to understand hair color.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

I would love to connect Domairis. Welcome to the greatest industry in the world. Go to my website www.expertcolorsolutions.com and sign up for the Top 10 Tips so we can keep in touch

[@Liyari007]

I found your channel I really like it. Thank you so much for explain about the color. I have a question for you, how to lightening the color from level 1 to level 5?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi thanks for watching. I don't recommend attempting to go from level 1 to 5 unless red is your target shade

[@alandelmonte4335]

Elaine.. I am a computer illiterate so please help me. First, I have been searching for color ed. that I could trust and understand. I am a hairdresser who has worked in salons (even my own ) for over 40 years where you either colored hair or cut hair. Now, semi-retired, I discovered a fascination for color and after much research, I have chosen you. I too have been an on-stage performing educator @ IBS and many others. I have already purchased your book, yesterday, and am anxiously anticipating all the discoveries it will bring. How do I access the presentation you have offered. How do I find the link? I look forward to studying color with you. You sure have a lot of loyal fans. Respectfully,

[@santareyes6570]

Hi I would love to know what is the name of your color book thanks

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi yes it is called A Colorful Journey by Elaine Travis here is the link for paperback: www.expertcolorsolutions.com/offers/Lg4vsu92 and this is for the ebook digital version: www.expertcolorsolutions.com/offers/j8ZyyUV5

[@samanthaarcher1720]

What is the name of your book on Amazon?😁

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

hi Samantha you can order a signed copy from me by clicking here: www.expertcolorsolutions.com/offers/Lg4vsu92

[@Fletch_18]

When lightening from a natural level 3 to a level 6 orange undertone why is it whenn I apply the permenant ash level 6 colour it still pulls warm/orangey rather than a very ashy brown? Why does this keep happening? I even used Redken chromatic 6Ab straight in top of the lifted orange and it still has orange showing Please help. Thank you.

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi Ed, this is a very common issue and it is because of the remaining pigment contribution that comes from the hair. It is not possible to get a level 6 cool result in one step using permanent color. I teach how to achieve it another way go to www.expertcolorsolutions.com and check out my classes and my book A Colorful Journey

[@alejandramena1942]

Yes i agree !! People want lots of services when it comes to colors and bleaches and want to pay so so cheap when us hairdressers can not and should not be given anything for cheap or add ons for free 🤔i used to suffer so much with this til i posted my prices depending on the lenght of the hair and each client pays different prices ..i find this to be fair

[@budah7566]

If my kirayat he wants color marron hw am I do

[@ashleyvallecilla2120]

This formula can be used with any color line correct?

[@ashleyvallecilla2120]

Elaine Travis Ok Wow Yes I tried the formula and it did work! I was a bit confused when I got an awkward number but now I see what you mean that lightener will need to be used. But what if I did get a level 9 color to be used but that color is not in a level 9? How then will that be formulated?

[@ashleyvallecilla2120]

Elaine Travis The salon I work at uses Matrix but I’m going to definitely buy your book and look into your classes because a lot of things I’m still confused about

[@aikaterinikarvouniari873]

Thank you. I'm not a hairdresser but im colouring my hair for many years. I have a question. Im a level 5 and i want a level 7 ash. I have 40 percent gray. The formulation would be 9n and 9 ash?

[@ElaineTraviscolorexpert]

Hi, It is not possible to get a level 7 to be ash without bleaching past a level 7 and toning I you would definitely want a professional stylist to do it for you.

[@aikaterinikarvouniari873]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert im a natural level 5 do i need bleach? Thank you

[@selmak.4086]

@@ElaineTraviscolorexpert I would like to know how many levels you need to lighten pas 7, in order to get the ash tone of 7? Do we need to go down to 9 or can 8 work as well?

[@bayareababe]

this stuff is invaluable information that cos does not teach....im shocked that you dont have more views/likes. Thank you

[@paulinesuhs3844]

Same I moved to Florida, the people with long hair, and don't want to pay for it.

[@ashleykelly3279]

It’s still no good! They don’t teach anything except relaxers, basic haircuts no need likes, and roller sets, pin curls and finger waves, and perms! How many people receive the majority of these services these days?