Podcast
Beauty with a Twist
Hosted by Dede · EN
Beauty With A Twist is all about life in the beauty/service industry. Entrepreneurship, Tea, Horror stories & more.
Hosted by: Dede
26episodes
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Building Brow Down, Working with Billionaires & My Borboleta Pro Brow Tint Collaboration
3w ago00:52:56Summary readySeason 6 Episode 8 - Rene is hear to talk to us about building a brand after building a clientele, how he became an educator, his new headquarters in LA, and why some artists struggle to flourish in the beauty industry. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Getting into educating 10:00 Overcoming my biggest mistake as a brand 15:00 Specializing in brows and facials 20:00 Why some artists struggle 26:00 The type of content that converts followers into clients 31:00 Working with billionaires vs celebrities 38:00 Weird client stories 41:00 Pet peeves as a brow artist 45:00 There's a need for better consumer products but I'm sticking to pro users 47:00 My new collab line
SummaryKorean Lash Lifts Taking Over, How Lashing Has Changed & What I'd Do If I Had To START OVER
Apr 1001:04:28Summary readySeason 6 Episode 7 - Cathy talks to us about her store in Rancho being robbed, what she would do if she had to start her business from zero in 2026, what to look for when deciding on a training to take, and why learning online may not be enough.Thanks for listening ✨Time Stamps:00:00 Introducing our special guest05:00 Finding my passion for lashing and wanting to make all my friends pretty10:00 The beauty of having a store for beauty professionals and opening more locations15:00 A one day training is just the basics you need to take MORE trainings to succeed20:00 Learning online (reels/tiktoks) isn't enough29:00 Logos & branding is key37:00 Don't let a bad set of lashes deter you from continuing to get better at your skills41:00 Lashing is going mobile44:00 The lash industry sin't dead it's pivoting49:00 Lash artists need to stop doing this52:00 IF you're struggling, DON'T make that public54:45 Who robbed me and how
SummaryCelebrity Nail Artist Struggles, Working On Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show & Nail Techs Being Undervalued
Mar 2701:03:00Summary readySeason 6 Episode 6 - We had the pleasure of having @masterweenay on to tell us about her life as a celerity nail artist and everything that comes with that. And for the first time she talks about what happened to the Super Bowl nails she worked on! So tune in for the tea and teachings 🤍Leave a review if you like what you heard on this episode for more! It really helps me continue doing what I'm doing 🤞🏼Thanks for watching and listening 🎧 Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 One hard truth nail techs don’t want to hear 08:10 What separates a booked out nail tech to a struggling one 17:00 Working with celebrities had me working overtime 25:00 The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance and her involvement 47:00 How much can a nail tech make realistically
SummaryHow I Went From Hair Stylist to Content Creator, Being a Brand & Standing Behind What You Endorse
Mar 601:07:26Summary readySeason 6 Episode 5 - On this episode we have Zach Mesquit on to tell us how he went from a hair stylist to a content creator and brand. Speaking of brand, he also built his own hair extensions business that ships worldwide. Tune in to find out why he decided to take the leap and become a supplier to both other hair stylists and consumers. Finally, we discuss the fakeness behind endorsing products ONLY because they're paying you to endorse it. Tune in for this and so much MORE! Thank you for watching & listening 🫶🏼
SummaryEsthetician to the Stars (Sabrina Carpenter, Demi Lovato, Keke Palmer)
Feb 2000:34:23Summary readySeason 6 Episode 4 - An inspiration to all estheticians, Renee Rouleau is here to tell us about her product company, her NO diva rule and being celebrity clients like Sabrina Carpenter + the biggest lessons she's learned as a practicing esthetician and founder of many businesses. Thank you for watching and listening 🤍And a special thanks to Renee for coming on and sharing her wisdom! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introducing our special guest 02:00 Renee's grandmother inspired her to join the beauty industry 05:00 Relocating HQ to Austin 08:00 Every clogged pore is a future breakout 10:30 Biggest lessons I've learned as an esthetician & founder 14:00 Building something with my street smarts 19:00 listen to your skin 21:00 Being a leader through difficult times 25:00 Untrustworthy companies 27:00 Future of skincare
SummaryComing Into Money at 18 and BLOWING it All + How I Got My GlossGenius Deal & Dealing w/ Hate Online
Feb 601:06:57Summary readySeason 6 Episode 3 - I had the pleasure of having on Bree to talk to about dealing with online hate/ controversy, the unfortunate passing of her mother at a young age, how she came up with her first product the Wax Pad, and how other waxers and estheticians can get a deal with GlossGenius and other brands. Thanks again Bree for coming on and being so vulnerable about your story! And thank YOU for listening and watching to our latest episode. Time Stamps: 00:00 The wax pad OG Bree is here 05:00 Getting my license 15 years ago and the mistakes that I made 10:00 How I came up with the idea of my FIRST product 17:00 Why I decided to start teaching 22:00 Dealing with burnout 27:00 The importance of social media marketing 32:00 How to get a Glossgenius deal 35:00 Losing ALL the money I had when came into money at 18 45:00 Giving my children a wonderful childhood 49:00 Trends I want to see end 54:00 I'm actually an introvert57:00 Dealing with online hate or controversy
SummaryFrom 5 Clients to OVER 100 People a Month (One Instagram Reel CHANGED Everything)
Jan 2301:02:26Summary readySeason 6 Episode 2 - On this episode our special guest Marilynn tells us what it was like putting on her Yacht & Christmas events, how social media changed her business overnight and what it's like being a Mom in the beauty industry!Can't wait for you to watch & listen ✨ Time Stamps: 00:00 Introducing Marilynn and a bit of her background 05:00 Quitting my full time job aka stability to go to school and be an esthetician 10:00 Make content out of everything 15:00 How much I had saved to be able to quit and start my new business solo 20:00 Choosing the right wax and sticking to it 25:00 How social media changed my clientele 30:00 Selling ONE ticket to my Yacht event on Day 1 and then selling out in 5 days 37:00 Other events I'm hoping to have this year 40:00 What success looks like for us 43:00 Being a mom in the beauty industry 48:00 How I get more Google reviews 53:00 Just be the REAL you
SummaryThe Beauty Industry Isn't Dying, You're Just a Mediocre Business.
Jan 901:04:29Summary readySeason 6 Episode 1 - Lady Peng is BACK to talk about marketing your business, the importance of SEO and never putting her product lines in stores. Believe me when I tell you that's just the TIP of the iceberg. Thanks again Lady Peng for coming on for round 2 🎉Thanks for watching 🤍 Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome back Lady Peng aka Jane 01:30 The Beauty Industry is PURGING 03:40 High intent clients are priority #1 06:00 SEO SEO SEO 12:00 I wanted a crazy profitable wax 16:30 The lash tech clip revisited 23:00 Supplementing a waxers income 33:00 Changing the game 35:00 Product line development 43:00 Manzilians 47:00 Steal your boss’ clients 51:00 Be honest with yourself
SummaryThe Problems with Eyebrow Threading & At Home Eyebrow Shaving + How Do Brow Artists ACTUALLY Make 6 Figures
Oct 3101:01:49Summary readySeason 5 Episode 8 - From working at salons to doing it on the side while she worked other jobs and her business beginning to thrive over the last few years; this is a must listen for anyone in the beauty industry needing a little inspiration! Time Stamps:00:00 introducing our special guest01:20 how she came to find her niche in brows06:50 getting a job as an esthetician at a hair salon12:00 struggling going working at a salon/solo18:00 posting a video here and there isn’t enough to be booked25:00 don’t rush the brow service, it’s an art32:00 at some point you have to delegate37:00 don’t tip me40:00 things clients do that drive us crazy47:00 brow trends
SummaryBuild Your Clientele by ALWAYS being Available, Pricing Your Lash Sets by the Hour & Bad Lash Trends
Oct 1701:02:25Summary readySeason 5 Ep 7 - Wednesday tells us about having to work late nights, the effects lashing has on your body and why lash techs aren't making enough money. Tune in to find out this and more 🤍Time Stamps:00:00 Introducing our special guest Wednesday ✨05:00 finding something I loved to do09:00 going off on my own and working late16:00 Renters vs Employees25:00 Branding31:00 Pricing and the toll on your body as a lash artist37:00 lash trends45:00 put yourself out there and network
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