EstheticianOnTheEdge

A look into the life of a pissed off esthetician

Bless It...

In this week's episode we talk about lightening an brightening ingredients, rosacea, our obsession with black clothes and I might rant a tiny bit over another podcast's trashing of skincare.Support the Show.

05-24
01:23:42

When The Mystery Ain’t A Mystery Anymore...

In this episode we talk about those pesky processing and transaction fees, why you do indeed need to continue your education, ponder selfcare and I share a doozy of a Pam story. Support the Show.

01-13
01:03:57

You Can't Fix Everybody...

In this week's episode we're going to talk about stopping the spread of incorrect esthy information, going solo...oh no...and find out if we really do need those oxygen facials after all.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7956298/**meant to say FDA cleared **Support the Show.

08-25
01:02:14

Nope, You Can't Blame This On Me...

In this week's episode we're going to talk about so much shit! Product application, cruelty free...that's right I'm taking you to the slaughter house. And tons of fun, yet gross waxing stories to horrifying your loved ones who just happen to be in the car with you...Support the Show.

06-23
01:12:21

Fix It So I Don't Have To Mix It...

In this week's episode you get an unwanted history of cupping, talk about waxing and why I still hate it and last but not least see if we can help a potential esthy figure out her next step.https://my.clevelandclinic.orghttps://www.sciencedirect.comhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govSupport the Show.

03-23
39:20

Can We Just Not Say That Anymore...

In this week's episode, we talk raising prices, why it's okay to be tired, and why you should quit talking shit about dermatologists...again because ya'll didn't listen the first, second or third time.Support the Show.

03-02
50:27

Why Yes, That Is a Violet Wand I'm Using...

In this week's episode, I'm going to do a theory class on using High Frequency in your treatments and talk and somehow manage to bring eggs into our discussion on social media...yep...tantalizing stuff! PS...violet wand has such a different connotation outside the world of esthetics #smutty romance!Support the Show.

02-16
42:23

Chemicals Are A Girl's Best Friend...

In this week's episode, well...I talk too damn long...about chemical peels and enzymes and respond to a not so happy follower about the realities of the world of esthetics.Support the Show.

02-02
43:27

The Little Lies Labels Tell...

In this week's episode we're deciphering some label lies, talking about a lovely antioxidant, getting organized in our treatment rooms and per usual, I continue  to alienate as many people as possible by saying shit that’s gonna make you salty. Support the Show.

01-19
38:32

Is It Really A Glow Though....

In this week's episode we talk about microneedling at home, walk the beauty aisles of TJ Maxx,  try to figure out if anti-aging is on it's way out and I make so many food comparisions you'll probably wonder if you're listening to a cooking show or a esthy podcast.Support the Show.

01-05
42:09

The Deep Dive You Didn't Expect Or Want...

*****************Disclaimer***************** LOTS OF STRONG LANGUAGE AND DISCUSSION OF BODILY FUNCTIONSIn this week's episode I talk about what's normal and not in the treatment room, we do a deep dive you probably could have lived without, we talk about the importanc...

12-22
49:23

Anybody Got A Quarter For The Swear Jar....

In this week's episode I'm talking about the ever horrifying BB Glow, the infamous sperm brow, how to  retail without sounding like you have a brochure shoved up your ass and real talk about how some esthies are hurting their own industry. Support the Show.

12-01
32:46

Can I Call A Time Out For A Minute...

In this week's episode we're gonna have to put a bunch of nickels in the swear jar because I'm talking about some of those judgemental esthies out there that need to lighten the hell up. And why it's okay to be an esthetician who doesn't get a contact high from touching people. I'm also going to give you some background on the Gua Sha and it's purpose in the treatment room and maybe a little something to ponder before you introduce this tool into your treatments.skepdic.comglobalt...

11-17
31:10

You Can't Please Even Some Of The People Some Of The Time...

In this week's episode I'm going to talk about extraction expectations, why your next skincare field trip should be at a drugstore, what it really means to double cleanse and discuss the hundreds of clients we all that are just 'so sensitive'Support the Show.

11-03
47:22

It Feels Good To Confess All Those Dirty Skin Sins...

In this week's episode I'm going to discuss meeting expectations of your esthetics program, introduce you to  an oldie but goodie humectant that somehow ended up with a bad rap and apparently embarking on my second career as the offical esthy priest... Trust me, you'll want to hear these confessions.Support the Show.

10-19
36:01

Class Is Back In Session...

In this week's episode we talk about a popular enzyme mask that was all over Instagram a few months ago, I tell you why your collagen supplement is probably shit and I leave you with lot of funny listener stories or things gone wrong in the treatment room.Support the Show.

10-06
36:50

The Price Is Not Right For Everyone...

In this week's episode I'm going to talk about pricing, menu and choosing products for your newly minted solo esthetics operation.  Also going to tackle client expectations and how to manage those and I somehow work my abhorrence of meat into a show about skincare...you're welcomeSupport the Show.

09-22
45:20

Somone Come Take Away My Soap Box...

In this week's episode I sprinkle the F word around like I'm salting fries, answer listener questions, talk about skin types versus skin conditions and break down the jelly mask invasion.Oh, and I told you I'd drop the ingredient I couldn't remember for love nor money...here ya go.... 5  aminolevulinic acid...I was so close, yet so far away.Support the Show.

09-08
41:22

But For Real, Why Don't We Have Our Own Reality TV Show...

In this week's episode we're going to talk about going out on your own and booth renting as well as share some listener stories of rentals gone wrong. And answer a listener question about pH.Support the Show.

08-25
36:38

I Don't Feel Tardy...

In this week's episode, I'm going to talk about transitioning from a room to a classroom, whine about professional products not being so professional anymore and give you a grumpy pep talk...sort of.Support the Show.

08-11
35:51

Alaina Barnes

this is amazing! I relate to this podcast on so many levels. found you through insta. keep doing you!

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