Beauty icons and influencers, thought leaders, salon owners, trendsetters and more take the spotlight.
R+Co Talk Radio
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Beauty icons and influencers, thought leaders, salon owners, trendsetters and more take the spotlight.
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Million+ Miles with Joel Torres
<p>In this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, Global Artist Joel Torres sits down for a conversation that started as a simple tour through his travel kit and turned into something much bigger.</p><p>With millions of miles traveled throughout his career, Joel shares stories from his early days in Puerto Rico, touring internationally with Elvis Crespo on a world tour, working backstage at major concerts and fashion events, and eventually becoming one of the industry’s most respected educators and professional content creators.</p><p>Along the way, listen in as R+Co's Alison Alhamed interviews Joel about the objects he carries with him everywhere — from his Stetson hat and Fujifilm camera to his favorite fragrances, scissors and watches — and the personal stories attached to each one.</p><p>The conversation also explores imposter syndrome, quiet confidence, creative identity, social media, Disney, craftsmanship, and what it means to build a lasting career rooted in substance rather than noise.</p><p>Whether he’s teaching in salons, creating content, or standing on stage in front of thousands, Joel’s perspective is grounded in curiosity, humility and a deep respect for the craft.</p><p><br></p>
June 1, 2026
Makenna Young on Ocean-Dipped Hair, Creative Freedom + Finding Inspo in the Surf
<p>On this episode of R+Co Talk Radio, R+Co's Alison Alhamed sits down with colorist, educator and R+COLOR Tour artist Makenna Young.</p><p>Known for her signature "ocean-dipped" hair color, Makenna shares how life in San Clemente, California, where she surfs nearly every day, inspired the technique that has become her trademark. What started as clients asking how to recreate her naturally sun- and saltwater-lightened hair evolved into a unique approach to color that captures the effortless look of a surfer's lifestyle.</p><p>Makenna opens up about the connection between creativity and confidence, why hair painting helped her see herself as an artist and the importance of continuing to evolve your craft. She also shares some of her favorite R+COLOR formulas, balayage tips, and the products she relies on to keep her own blonde hair healthy despite constant exposure to sun, saltwater and lightener.</p><p>Plus, hear why she's embracing TikTok, how she handles internet criticism, and what she hopes stylists take away from her classes on the R+COLOR Tour.</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p>• The story behind Makenna's signature ocean-dipped color technique</p><p>• How surfing and beach life inspire her work behind the chair</p><p>• Why hair painting unlocked a new level of creative freedom</p><p>• The R+Co BLEU products and R+Co PRO TREATMENTS she swears by</p><p>• Favorite R+COLOR formulas, toners and balayage techniques</p><p>• Mixing creativity with technical expertise</p><p>• Evolving as an educator and artist</p><p>• Building confidence on social media and TikTok</p><p>• Why stylists should stop coloring inside the lines</p><p><strong>Featured Products & Formulas</strong></p><p>• R+Co BLEU Deluxe Collection</p><p>• R+Co PRO TREATMENTS Bond Builder, Hydration and Volume</p><p>• R+COLOR Hybrid PN7</p><p>• R+COLOR NP10 + VG10</p><p>• Chairlift Lightener</p><p>• Lunar Dust Clay Lightener</p><p><strong>About R+Co Talk Radio</strong></p><p>R+Co Talk Radio brings together beauty icons, salon owners, educators, creators and industry leaders for conversations about creativity, business, culture and the future of hair.</p>
May 18, 2026
Celebrity Stylist Marwa Bashir on Hair, Fashion & Creative Life
<p>Celebrity stylist and R+COLOR Collective member Marwa Bashir joins R+Co's Alison Alhamed for a conversation about creativity, country music, fashion, beauty, rollerblading, books and the unexpected path that led her into hair.Marwa shares stories from growing up between Tennessee and Minnesota, almost becoming a social worker, and eventually building a career working with some of the most recognizable names in music and entertainment — including Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Kristin Cavallari, Kings of Leon and even Robert Plant.The two also dive into:How hair became a form of human connection and healingNashville creative culture and celebrity stylingFashion, closets, designer finds and personal styleRollerblading as creative therapyMood boards, inspiration and artistic evolutionWhy Marwa was drawn to R+COLORHer favorite R+COLOR formulas and lightenersBravo TV, books, astrology and side partsPlus: R+Co Collective member Ashley Streicher shares her love story for METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo, now available in salons nationwide.</p>
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