Tired of clients booking a tint when they actually need a full colour correction? In this solo episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, I’m sharing the exact pre-consult form I use to avoid booking chaos and get the info I need before clients step into the salon.

If you’re done with confusion, miscommunication, and last-minute surprises, this episode is your new secret weapon for stress-free colour bookings.

Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:

• The exact questions I ask on my pre-consult form

• Why client photos + inspo pics are non-negotiables

• The salon software that made my pre-consult process seamless

• How better pre-consults = better results behind the chair

• My top pro tips for streamlining colour bookings with confidence

🧡 This episode is proudly sponsored by Timely salon software.
💸 Use my exclusive code KRISTINA50 to get 50% off your first 3 months of Timely when you sign up via my link. Click here to join now.

Listen to episode 199 now to learn more.

📝 Episode show notes here:

👉 https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/199

📲 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.

Let’s be real — no-shows suck. They cost you time, money, and sanity. In this solo episode of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast for Hairdressers, I’m sharing the exact strategy that helped me eliminate no-shows completely for four years straight. It starts with one simple rule: no deposit = no booking.

Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:

• Why no-shows are more than just lost income — they hurt your momentum
• How I introduced a $200 booking fee for new clients (and stuck to it!)
• Why I now charge every client a 30% deposit, even regulars
• How TimelyPay makes this process easy, fair, and automated
• What happened when I got bold with boundaries — and how my dream clients responded
• Why this works whether you’re a freelancer, chair renter, or salon owner

This episode is proudly sponsored by Timely salon software.

🎧 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 198 now to learn more.

📝 Episode show notes here:

👉 https://www.kristinarussell.com.au/198

📲 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.

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.