R+Co Talk Radio – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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 this episode, we talk all things salon sustainability with the lead educator of Green Circle Salons, Will Simpson. Green Circle’s mission of “create beauty, not waste” takes the spotlight as Will shares best practices of becoming a more environmentally friendly salon, as well how beauty pros can make a difference. PLUS, get an inside look at the sustainability commitment of R+Co BLEU: From best-in-class formulas to packaging design and functionality, R+Co Bleu takes into account the entire lifecycle of the product and the company’s place in the world as a global citizen. Learn more about Green Circle at https://greencirclesalons.com/ and more about R+Co BLEU at https://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.

In this “What Would YOU Do” episode of R+Co Talk Radio, Dan and Alison talk with DJ Mike Murda all about how he would curate a playlist if he were a salon owner. Hear how Mike decodes the salon aesthetic, focuses on the customer experience, transitions and flow, all while emphasizing branding and culture.