In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, host Alison Alhamed sits down with global artist Joel Torres for a conversation that spans from Puerto Rico to the global stage. Known for his precise cutting, mannequin tutorials, and educator-first approach, Joel shares how he built a career that bridges OG education and the Instagram era.
We talk about the inspiration behind his creative studio dreams, how social media is shaping beauty education today, and his role at R+Co as a Global Artist. Whether you’re a stylist, salon owner, or beauty enthusiast, you’ll walk away inspired by Joel’s passion for teaching, his artistry, and his perspective on what it means to be both an educator and a creator.
In this episode, R+Co's Alison Alhamed spends 20 minutes with celebrity stylist and R+Co Collective member Ashley Streicher for a candid conversation about how her environment influences her creativity, her evolving routine, a deep dive into her collab with R+Co, and the inspiration behind her latest launch: SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray.
Howard McLaren: Unplugged & Unfiltered
No script. No filters. Just Howard McLaren, co-founder of R+Co. In this free-flowing conversation, Howard dives into the art of inspiration—how he overcomes creative blocks, the movies and music that fuel his vision, and the moments (and mistakes) that shaped his career. From curating the ultimate salon experience to how he interprets the future of hairdressing, this episode is a deep dive into the mind of a true industry icon.
Listen in as celebrity colorist Jenna Perry shared how she went from being a small-town girl with big dreams to taking a gigantic bite out of the Big Apple with her Jenna Perry Hair salon, booming clientele and star-studded roster of clients. Hear all about what it’s like working with celebrities, how she got her big break, and why she chose to partner with R+COLOR. Learn more by joining us for a free virtual R+Co EDU class to take a deeper dive into the world of R+COLOR, where you’ll experience our innovative technology, environmentally sustainable packaging and gain essential knowledge to kickstart your journey with R+COLOR. RSVP HERE: https://edu.randco.com/courses/r-color-first-date
We're inviting the R+Co network of salon owners to our upcoming business Excursion in Key Largo, Florida, for three days of intense business education, incredible networking with the best in beauty and, if you’ve ever joined us at Excursion before, you know we also like to have a lot of fun. In these 20 minutes with our CEO Tev Finger, he shares what you can expect from us this October if you’re able to join us at a world-class resort in Key Largo, Florida. He also shares insight into the curriculum we’ve built out for you—and this is not just the content that we think you’ll care about, we’ve designed a curriculum that directly addresses the content you said you want and need from us at our next business Excursion. If you’d like more information, and want to learn more about the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, where we’ll be this October, please visit us at randco.com/excursions where you’ll also be able to reserve your spot and request more information.
Luxury Brand Partners' founder and CEO Tev Finger shares insight into the world of technology, and how emerging platforms and tools will change the way we communicate, work, shop and live--through a salon industry lens and beyond.
Introducing Renee Valerie, R+Co’s new Director of Color Education, who is working intensely on building the educational rollout of R+Color. In the next 20 minutes, Renee shares what she gained from hair competitions, her favorite styling products—spoiler, she’s obsessed with the new GEMSTONE Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment—how she defines expensive-looking hair color, and what she’s most excited to work on as she continues to collaborate with our VP of Color Development Richy Kandasamy.
Aura Friedman has a well-earned reputation in the beauty industry--and beyond--for her eye for color placement, customized formulations and visionary trend setting. You’ve seen her color work on top celebrities, at fashion shows, in editorials and, now, as part of the R+Co Collective. In these 30 minutes with R+Co VP of Community Alison Alhamed, Aura shares a bit about her color philosophy, what it’s like to be her client, and some of her favorite projects.
Famed colorist, educator, salon owner and celebrity stylist Shelley Gregory shares how one image shifted her entire color career. Learn more about Shelley's climb to success, her favorite formulas, creative placement and how to get impact and dimension without harshness.
Jack Martin is best known for his incredible hair color transformations--helping clients embrace their natural gray hair. But he didn't set out to be the Gray Makeover guy, it was a client who believed in his skills as a colorist that made him unlock his true color potential. Now, Jack's entire life has changed. Clients from all over the country (and beyond!) flock to his Tustin, California, salon for Jack to work his color magic--including celebrities like Jane Fonda and Sharon Osbourne. In these 30 minutes with R+Co's Alison Alhamed, hear what he's learned along the way, his tips for making the gray transformation seamless (as well as how to set yourself up for success--hello, waivers!) and insight into his formulation process.
Creative colorist + braiding artist Stephanie Hodges, aka Instagram’s @stephhstyles, shares her favorite techniques for making her color work stand out, trends and formulas she’s loving (and those that she’s ready to retire), and her favorite social media strategies to make a name for yourself in the color world.
Creative colorist, salon owner, industry darling and global brand ambassador Larisa Love (@larisadoll) shares her favorite color techniques, her definition of trendy + timeless looks, details on her rise to the top, the serendipitous timing of her salon move, and the benefits of being an open-book creator.
In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, spend 30 minutes with Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller as he shares his perspective on how the world of beauty--and beyond--has shifted over the decades, and why he made a personal commitment to take advantage of every opportunity to "out" himself. In this intimate interview, Miller sheds light on how salons can serve as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, and some of his favorite organizations that educate and support the community beyond the month of June.
In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, R+Co Creative Director Amanda Wall shares her process for naming each product, designing the imagery on the playful R+Co packaging, and some of the behind-the-scenes history about the building of the R+Co brand.
Take a step behind the scenes of R+Co and R+Co BLEU in this conversation with R+Co Executive Director of Packaging Richard Chalmers. From sourcing environmentally sustainable materials, and engaging the senses (wait until you hear about the audible click!), to designing bottles that inspire a customer to want to pick it up and their ability to get out every last drop of product, we cover everything from fit to form to function.
Approaching four decades of working together, fashion designer Anna Sui and R+Co co-founder Garren often set the tone for where hair and fashion are going. Having met in the ’80s through photographer Steven Meisel on a shoot for Italian Vogue, the two creatives had a mind-meld that couldn’t be broken. At the time, Sui worked as a wardrobe stylist, but her aesthetic was clear: “Anna was really into pattern on pattern on pattern on pattern, and I was just watching her, how she was absorbing everything,” says Garren. “And, then there was a moment when Steven said to her, ‘You need to start designing.’” Naturally, Garren became part of the team to perfect Sui’s first fashion show, which starred all of the supermodels of the time—think: Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell. And the duo still collaborates today, the latest project being Sui’s exclusive ocelot-print robe for R+Co BLEU. Here, the two chat about the robe’s history as well as the thought that went into creating it.
In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, we spend time with Matt Hill, founder of One Tree Planted, to learn how we as individuals, and as a collective of humans, can take even the smallest of steps to better our environment. Hill explains how trees help clean the air we breathe, filter drinking water and provide habitat to over 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide jobs to more than 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere and are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines. Learn more about how R+Co BLEU's partnership with One Tree Planted is helping to create an impact for nature, people and wildlife at bleu.randco.com.
In R+Co Talk Radio’s What Would YOU Do podcast series, we talk with category experts to hear what THEY would do if they were a salon owner. In this episode, we talk to behavioral psychologist Dr. Leon Alexander to hear how he would reimagine the salon design to create the ideal client experience.