In this episode, we welcome Samantha Blues—a Scotland-based hairdresser, colour specialist, and educator—whose work now centres on colour science, cosmetic chemistry, and tackling misinformation in the industry.

She shares why she created Colour Science & Investigation (CSI), a membership platform that breaks down the “why” behind formulas, how toners behave, and how to explain outcomes clearly to clients and teams. Samantha reflects on her early years as an all-rounder, the leap into salon ownership, and the overseas mentors who helped sharpen and share her knowledge.

She also talks about becoming a member of ID Artist after a determined audition, the confidence that education can unlock, and the day-to-day juggle of salon work, teaching, writing, and family life.

Produced and published by How To Cut It Media

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Todays Guest

Samantha Blues is a hair colour educator and the founder of Colour Science Investigation (CSI). Known for her clear, science-led approach, she helps stylists strengthen their “hair reading” skills and move from guessing to predicting in colour work. Through her brand-neutral education and signature CSI framework—Canvas, Residue, Investigation, Method, and Execution—Samantha supports professionals in improving consultations, solving colour problems with confidence, and delivering more consistent results.

Education with Samantha 

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In this episode, we welcome Samantha Blues&mdash;a Scotland-based hairdresser, colour specialist, and educator&mdash;whose work now centres on colour science, cosmetic chemistry, and tackling misinformation in the industry.
She shares why she created Colour Science &amp; Investigation (CSI), a membership platform that breaks down the &ldquo;why&rdquo; behind formulas, how toners behave, and how to explain outcomes clearly to clients and teams. Samantha reflects on her early years as an all-rounder, the leap into salon ownership, and the overseas mentors who helped sharpen and share her knowledge.
She also talks about becoming a member of ID Artist after a determined audition, the confidence that education can unlock, and the day-to-day juggle of salon work, teaching, writing, and family life.
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Produced and published by <a href="https://howtocutit.com">How To Cut It Media</a>
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Spotd is the soon to launch professional opportunity platform built for the hair industry. Only. ✂️ Join the waitlist at <a href="https://getspotdapp.com">getspotdapp.com</a>
Connect with Spotd on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
Follow Spotd on TikTok <a href="https://tiktok.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
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Todays Guest
Samantha Blues&nbsp;is a hair colour educator and the founder of&nbsp;Colour Science Investigation (CSI). Known for her clear, science-led approach, she helps stylists strengthen their &ldquo;hair reading&rdquo; skills and move from guessing to predicting in colour work. Through her brand-neutral education and signature CSI framework&mdash;Canvas, Residue, Investigation, Method, and Execution&mdash;Samantha supports professionals in improving consultations, solving colour problems with confidence, and delivering more consistent results.
<a href="https://stan.store/samanthablues">Education with Samantha&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://instagram.com/SAMANTHABLUESCOLOURCOACH">@samanthabluescolourcoach</a>

Spotd presents Whair To. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. 10 questions to people in hair who’ve been there. Each week a new guest—hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, and apprentices—shows where a hair career can take you: apprenticeship, behind the chair, education, session work, freelance, and entrepreneurship. Zero fluff—just tips, tools, client game, pricing, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.

Spotd presents Whair To. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. 10 questions to people in hair who&rsquo;ve been there. Each week a new guest&mdash;hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, and apprentices&mdash;shows where a hair career can take you: apprenticeship, behind the chair, education, session work, freelance, and entrepreneurship. Zero fluff&mdash;just tips, tools, client game, pricing, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.

Whair To?

Spotd presents Whair To?—the 10‑question show for hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, hair apprentices and everyone in between. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. Each week a new guest joins us to map where a career in hair has taken them—apprenticeship to behind the chair, session work, education, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Real talk, zero fluff: tips, tools, client game, money moves, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.

Podcast produced by How To Cut It Media 

Spotd is the soon to launch professional industry app built for the hair industry. Only
Join the waitlist getspotdapp.com

Connect with Spotd on Instagram@getspotdapp

Find Spotd on TikTok@getspotdapp

 

Spotd presents Whair To?&mdash;the 10‑question show for hairdressers, barbers, salon owners, hair apprentices and everyone in between. Fast conversations, real careers, no straight lines. Each week a new guest joins us to map where a career in hair has taken them&mdash;apprenticeship to behind the chair, session work, education, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Real talk, zero fluff: tips, tools, client game, money moves, and trends you can use now. Follow to find whair to go next.
Podcast produced by How To Cut It Media&nbsp;
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Spotd is the soon to launch professional industry app built for the hair industry. Only Join the waitlist <a href="https://getspotdapp.com">getspotdapp.com</a>
Connect with Spotd on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
Find Spotd on TikTok <a href="https://tiktok.com/getspotdapp">@getspotdapp</a>
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