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.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Timely salon software.

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

🎧 Use my exclusive code KRISTINA50 to get 50% off your first 3 months of Timely when you sign up via my link. Click here.

Listen to episode 197 now to learn more.

📝 Episode show notes here:

👉 https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/197

📲 Follow the host on Instagram @colourkristina

👉 https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

📩 Questions or training enquiries?

👉Send me a DM on Instagram @colourkristina or email me at hello@kristinarussell.com.au

Hosted by award-winning Hair Colourist & Educator, Kristina Russell.

Have you ever filled a blonde before going darker and ended up with unwanted red tones? You're not alone — most hairdressers are taught to fill with red, regardless of the target level. But here’s the truth: red is not a universal filler, and using it when it’s not needed can lock you into a cycle of toner corrections and dull results.

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most outdated techniques still taught in beauty school: using red as a default filler.
If your goal isn’t a level 5 red or deeper, red is the wrong choice.

We’ll explore:

🎯 Why red lives at level 6 on the lightening scale
🎯 When filling with red creates more problems than it solves
🎯 What undertones to use instead for levels 7, 8, and 9
🎯 How to avoid root glow, muddy results, and forced toner layering

Plus, I’ll walk you through how I approach real in-salon colour corrections using my target-tone filler method, with golds, orange-golds, and neutral browns that match your client’s desired outcome.

This episode is your reminder to formulate with intention, not habit. It’s time to rethink what you were taught and update your colour toolkit for better, brand-free results.

🎟️ Register now for my FREE online class:
Create Predictable Red & Copper Hair Colour WITHOUT The Costly Mistakes & Refunds
Finally, stop the root glow, banding, and freakouts once and for all — and start colouring with confidence.
👉 Click here to save your seat and learn more.

📝 Show notes and episode blog:
👉 https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/196

📲 Follow @colourkristina on Instagram
👉 https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina

📩 Got questions or want to bring me into your salon for training?
Email me at hello@kristinarussell.com.au or send me a DM.

⭐️ Ready to go deeper into formulation and colour correction?
My signature online course Hair Painting for Redheads, is designed to help you confidently customise reds, coppers, and colour corrections using any salon brand.

This episode is for every hairdresser who’s ever been told, “just fill with red.” Let’s end that myth once and for all.