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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
28episodes
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The 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
SummaryWhat I Learned Being a Waxer for 25 Years
Oct 301:01:09Summary readySeason 5 Episode 6 - She went solo after 18 years of working for someone else! She talks to us about her esthetician friends gatekeeping, instagram numbers being deceiving and narrowing down your niche to be successful. Where to find her:IG @libbeylazarusWebsite: https://www.secretsofestheticians.com/FB Group:https://m.facebook.com/groups/677007063190425/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfrTime Stamps:00:00 Going solo after working for someone else for 18 years06:00 Seeing everyone with 16 clients a day & not knowing what you’re doing wrong11:00 How to get quicker at waxing14:00 Tired of my friends gatekeeping17:00 New estheticians forced into going solo20:00 Instagram numbers are deceiving 29:00 Teaching at shows33:00 getting paid to mention wax brands38:00 dealing with you peers calling you out44:00 Niche down50:00 specials are goof for business54:00 build everything you can so someone else can work for you
SummarySwitching to Soft Wax DOUBLED MY PROFITS in One Month
Aug 1, 202501:01:55Summary readySeason 5 Episode 5 - Jani is visiting us all the way from Oahu! We talk Soft Vs Hard Wax, dealing with your personal life and running a business and comparing yourself to others in your industry.Thanks for watching 🤍Time Stamps:00:00 Our guest flew in from Hawaii04:00 Choosing waxing as my specialization09:00 What’s next?12:00 Taking 25 clients a day is too much15:00 Soft Wax VS Hard Wax25:00 Telling clients about my personal life 38:00 Don’t compare my Year 5 to Your Year 147:00 Paying for convenience 52:00 Advice for new beauty professionals
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I Pay My Clients $50 Per Referral (And I Should Be Paying Them More)
Jun 20, 202501:04:56Summary readySeason 5 Episode 4 - Our special guest Mila talks to us about what it was like working at a chain beauty salon, giving her clients $50 for referral's and making it in the beauty industry without a mentor.Thanks for watching 🤍Time Stamps:00:00 Introducing today’s special guest 🤍01:30 I always wanted to be in the beauty industry I just didn’t know what07:00 Working weddings10:30 Waxing was never in the cards for me13:00 Working at a chain beauty salon wasn’t it17:00 Blessing in disguise21:00 Mentors29:30 Referrals38:00 Hydrofacials42:50 How much is a facial?46:00 that’s illegal57:00 Caring for clients
SummaryI Just Had My Worst Financial Year as a Business Owner
May 16, 202501:06:52Summary readySEASON 5 EPISODE 3 - We have the honor of having on the BrowGuru on today's special episode 🎉 She talks to us about opening multiple storefronts, a beauty school and being humbled last year where she had her worst financial year as a business owner. Tune in for the twist 🫰🏼TIME STAMPS:00:00 Introducing the Browguru (15 Year Experience)06:00 Moving from a barber shop to a more professional Salon, then my OWN first storefront19:00 Hourly VS Rent24:00 The recession36:00 The current state of the Brow game41:30 What makes a good brow artist50:00 Don’t be discouraged, there are dips & waves53:00 Charging your worth
SummaryHiring Discrimination in the Beauty Industry (An Esthetician's POV)
Mar 21, 202501:04:56Summary readySeason 5 Episode 2 - On this episode we have a very special guest! Jeff is an esthetician and he tells us what it's like to work in the beauty industry. He got back into the industry during covid after facing some difficulties finding a job and jumpstarting his business. Now he's in a place where he has brand partnerships and consistent clientele! Special thanks to Jeff for coming on.I hope you enjoy our latest episode of Beauty With a Twist 🤍Time Stamps:00:00 Introducing Our Guest Jeff04:00 Being Transparent08:00 What it’s like being a male esthetician?11:00 Getting back into the industry during covid18:00 Eggs….20:00 Brand Partnerships25:00 Finding your people31:00 How I got my location 37:00 Do I regret opening my location?40:00 What separates you from other estheticians?48:00 Facial prices54:00 Half my clients are men
SummaryUnraveling the Art of Tattooing
Jan 17, 202501:07:09Summary readySeason 5 Episode 1 - On this episode we had the pleasure of having on Alexis Xol, the owner of her own tattoo studio @BeMoreYou.LA After 10 years of experience she has a few horror stories to tell us. She also breaks down the Old School vs New School divide that exists in the Tattoo Industry. Finally, we get into pricing and what it's like to work in such a male dominated industry! Special thanks to Alexis @alexis_xol for coming on, make sure to follow her and hit her up for your next tattoo!Thanks for listening and until next time 🤍Time Stamps:00:00 Introducing our guest Alexis Xol02:00 How Alexis got into Tattooing09:00 Finding my niche14:00 Working in a male dominated industry17:00 Strangers trust more than friends24:00 Tattoo Pricing30:00 Social Media vs Talent32:00 1 Year Shop Anniversary at BeMoreYouLA38:00 Advice for people trying to join the tattoo industry43:30 $50 and an hour for your tattoo license45:30 Infected Tattoo in JAIL?!54:00 How to be like Alexis58:00 Tattoo Horror Stories
SummaryDon't Go Into Business With Your Friends
Dec 13, 202401:03:40Summary readySeason 4 Episode 10 - On this episode we have on WaxThatAsh who drove down from Santa Monica to come tell us her story and give us Beauty Industry girls a reality check. She talks about her struggles and backstabbing business partner. What it felt like to be a Beauty Instructor and why she decided to STOP teaching. She tells us some of her secrets and how far she was willing to go to get clientele. Finally how and why authenticity in business always WINS.I hope you enjoy this special episode 🤍 Ash, thanks again for coming! I had an amazing time getting to know you 🤞🏼Time Stamps:00:00 Intro02:00 Imposter Syndrome08:00 Going into teaching 15:00 Business Partnership doesn’t work19:00 Friends in business32:00 Getting clients by doing what it takes42:00 Last minute openings aren’t always last minute openings52:00 Authenticity WINS
SummaryAre You Devaluing Your Services by Offering Sales?
Nov 29, 202401:03:19Summary readySZN 4 EPISODE 9 - On this episode Monique tells us how she went from being a full time Personal Trainer to a full time Brazilian Wax Specialist! We get into how she markets herself now and how she marketed herself when she first started out with 0 clientele. Content can be hard to post but she tells us why it doesn't HAVE to be. Finally, we discuss if promoting Sales devalues your service?!I hope you enjoy this special episode 🤍00:00 Introducing our SPECIAL GUEST02:30 Monique’s journey to becoming a full time solo waxer10:00 Giving FREE Brazilians13:00 Educational Content is KEY16:00 Making time for content23:00 Working TOO Hard30:00 Offering Sales is devaluing?35:00 Clients asking for discounts43:00 Not everyone is copying you54:00 Online VS IRL
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