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Australian Brow Professionals Helina and Shay are here to spill the tea on all things beauty, business, bariatric weight-loss surgery & lifestyle. Learn how to run your own successful beauty business, take notes from the girls personal f**k ups and listen to guest speakers spill juicy secrets in the entrepreneurial world.
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Send us a text This one is a little juicy. The girls chat about how they wagged work, Helina has a deflating brand meeting and is left feeling a little lost in the grey area of collaboration. Shay chats about how maybe a little break from the podcast hosting could be beneficial as she finds her feet in the new era of working a Bella Beauty Professional.
Send us a text The girls sit down with Elle from Arch Affinity to spill all the tea in the PMU industry. Topics covered: - Being fired from mulitple jobs - Working as a contractor for a beauty business - Rebranding the business - Is microblading bad for your eyebrows?
Send us a text Join Helina and Shay as they dive into the exciting transformation of Bareface Brows By Helina! After 4+ years in the biz, Helina is shaking off her business blues with a fresh, new rebrand that's all about embracing change and feeling electric. Tune in as they chat about finding the perfect colour palette to make them pop and dish out all the tea on staying true to yourself while evolving your brand.
Send us a text Aimee Evans, the owner of The Brow Factory and The Consultify App sat down with Helina & Shay to catch all things brows. The Consultify App is a comprehensive online consultation platform designed for the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry. Consultify was created to be user friendly and to allow Salons and Therapists the ability to easily and securely manage all client details, consultations and pre / post care online. Want to give Consultify app a go? Head to ht...
Send us a text Join us in this episode as we chat with Uliana, the self-made entrepreneur behind Lash Mother. Hear her inspiring journey from arriving in Canada with a dream and no resources to becoming the renowned Lash Lift Guru. Uli shares how she built a successful beauty empire in Toronto, created the globally recognised Lash Lift Revolution online training program, and grew her social media following to over 160k organically. Don't miss her insights on leveraging social media for...
Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Vanessa Rawling, the visionary behind the innovative Y Tool from Lash Alchemy. Vanessa sits down with the girls to share her incredible journey from diary entries to success. In this episode, Vanessa opens up about the early days of creating a tool that had never been made before. She talks about the triumphs and setbacks, and how she almost gave up along the way. Discover how a single online share by Lash Mother skyrocketed her...
Send us a text How are you… really how are you? It’s the topic of the conversation in this episode with the girls, when was the last time you answered that question more than the surface level “good, you?” Also discussing how to differentiate the feelings of being in a phase or a funk with yourself, life, work etc. Another topic in this episode is what happens after you hit that desired 10k on your insta…
Send us a text Join Helina and Shay as they sit down with the incredible Kobie Lee from Kobie Lee Brow Collective. In this episode, Kobie opens up about her rollercoaster journey to success, discussing how she balances her thriving business in online marketing and education, life with kids, purchasing a commercial property, and creating innovative brow products. Don’t miss this captivating conversation packed with valuable insights and inspiring stories from one of the industry’s leading fig...
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by tax debt? You’re not alone, and there’s no reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Sharelle, the owner of Miss Lash The Studio, recently sat down with us to share her experience. She talked about dealing with less-than-stellar tax accountants, mounting ATO payments, and the steps she's taking to pay off her tax bill while staying on top of future obligations. Her story is a testament to resilience and the importance of finding the right financial support. ...
Send us a text Join us for an exciting episode as we introduce Poppy & Dan, the dynamic duo behind Saint & Serenity, all the way from the UK! Join Shay & Helina as they dive into the fascinating journey of how Dan & Poppy became brow besties and the proud founders of Saint & Serenity. Spilling all the challenges of starting a product based company, having a huge hit sell out, making mistakes on the way and learning all about divine timing. Shop Skin Blur + mo...
Send us a text Hard To Please clients are very much a thing, and not just within the brow industry. The girls chat about how they deal with HTP clients, and even call up some industry besties to see how they also deal with HTP clients, or as Lucy from Lash Rescue says… ‘PITA’ clients. Shay commences her brow tattoo removal journey and the girls touch base on the PMU side of the industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Bella Beauty Professional https://bellabeautyprofessional.com/ Bu...
Send us a text It’s the season for gift giving, so let’s chat about what the girls have decided to do for their clients this Christmas & how it has evolved over the last few years. Also in this episode a topic that the girls discuss is social media & how it’s becoming more common for other artists stealing others' work. Helina speaks about how she has personally experienced this issue & how she dealt with it. TOPICS COVERED: Client gift giving How to stay in a budget wi...
Send us a text Everyone has a journey, and Helina is here to speak about hers. Like many we all start out working for someone else's business but sometimes you just want to venture out and try working for yourself. Helina shares her experience doing just this and Shay shares what it was like hiring a staff member. TOPICS COVERED: Helina working for someone elseHow she got into the beauty industry How Bareface Brows was brought to lifeShay hiring her first staff memberThe girls top tips t...
Send us a text On this episode the girls chat about everything between promotional tips, how to self promote, a timely feature that has the girls books filling up for January & how the girls almost stopped the podcast!!!! Not to stress though because Helina & Shay have found a new podcast studio that is bringing the vibes, so be sure to tune into the YouTube video to see! Topics covered: - new location space - the girls almost stopped podcasting - being no showed c...
Send us a text Join Helina and Shay in their weekly discussions as they explore the latest eyebrow trend – Brow Extensions. In this episode, they share their thoughts on this new beauty craze, debating whether it's a passing content trend or a service that clients will actively seek out. Additionally, Shay delves into her personal journey with Sugar Waxing, shedding light on how this technique could potentially contribute to advancing the brow industry and bridging the gap in hair removal te...
Send us a text It’s happened to many of us, we know how being ghosted by a boy hurts… but nothing stings more than being ghosted by a client. The girls express their frustration around this topic & share their experiences with clients no showing & being ghosted. The Christmas chaos is also upon us & the girls chat about their policies & how they have found them benefiting business. TOPICS COVERED: Blocking clients Helina & Shay express their frustrations about ...
Send us a text Lets recap the first Ash Education event with Anthea, Shay, Helina. Also joining the girls for this episode is Tia, their right hand girl when it comes to everything marketing and social media. The girls chat everything from the beginning of AshEd, event preparation, the brow manual (that almost took tia’s soul) the goodie bags, highlights and even a giggle about Helina’s door debacle at the very start. Topics Covered: The girls catch up with guest speakers Anthea & ...
Send us a text The girls chat with Lucy, the owner of the Lash Rescue about the collaboration that has been in the works for over 12 months now! What goes into the BTS of a collaboration, the process behind the graphics, THE PR PACKAGES and why did Lucy choose the girls for her first collaboration? Also, the girls chat about their weekend full of brow events, including the Bella Beauty birthday party and Noemi training event! Lucy opens up about her distressing experience during childbirth wh...
Send us a text Helina enters her high nipple era and she is taking you along with her! She talks all stages of a breast lift and her recovery so far! The podcast hit a milestone and Helina can not do math! The girls chat about an the new era that the podcast is entering and how the schedule of episodes may change. Also, Helina isn’t in a home based salon anymore and she talks about her transition into a commercial space! TOPICS COVERED Stage one of Helina’s breast lift surgeryPost sur...
Send us a text On today's episode the girls spill what they have been working on, ASH EDUCATION! Helina and Shay have teamed up with Anthea & Joe from Bella Beauty to come together and bring brow education to life! Ash’s mission is to build a global community of brow artists through immersive and exceptional educational experiences. Ash aims to travel to major cities across the world to showcase our unique skills and share our knowledge, whilst connecting with like-minded profession...
Send us a text Open your eyes to the graphic design and branding world as we finally introduce you to our Podcast Manager and the girl behind absolutely everything, S Madison Creative! Supporting the dreams of women with purpose and passion, S Madison Creative takes businesses to the next level with strategic and soulful design. As a business owner it’s likely you have faced many challenges. Forming a meaningful relationship to understand the client’s personal story is important to S Madison ...
Send us a text Ya gals are back lounging on the couch, talking about exciting new relationships, finding the balance between work and life to avoid burnout, partners, work projects and their coping mechanisms. Also, an exciting new era is coming… be sure to join our Barefaced & Naked Beauties Facebook page to get the first inside scoop! Topic's covered in this episode: The burnout is real Exciting opportunities Change is coming Helina shares something we have all be wai...
Send us a text WOW! Warning beauties, this episode is one you may listen to more than once. It's jam packed with information, education & answers around one of the most globally recognised online booking softwares used in the beauty industry! Helina & Shay chat with Tamara Reid, the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Timely who answers topics such as why have we all been experiencing outages, to what to expect in the future from Timely, Q&A from our listeners and everything in betw...
Send us a text Let’s talk all things online education training! Shay and Helina share their personal experiences with creating their own online beauty courses, how they got started and all the in between. Struggling to pick the right platform or not sure where to start? The girls discuss their top picks and more user friendly options for those starting up. Helina keeps us up to date on her gallbladder removal surgery and has other future plans for another surgery! TOPICS COVERED: Update on H...
Send us a text Welcome back beauties, it’s 2023 & we can’t believe this is the start of Season 4 for us! Listen as we chat about our podcast rebrand, what our vision for the podcast is for the new year, Helina approaches one year post WLS, gallbladder removal, trend predictions for brows & social media this year, dealing with body comments and weigh loss side effects. Oh, and did someone say Helina started an OnlyFans? TOPICS COVERED: New season, new vibe! Hot girls don’t gatekeep Wh...
Send us a text To wrap up season three, Helina and Shay are back with a hilarious Christmas special for all you beauties. Don’t be surprised if Helina and Shay are on Santa’s naughty list this year. The girls talk about the current generation we live in. Shay is hit with cringy dating flashbacks, Helina shares dating and DM stories we all live for, Tinder also seems to be a topic across this episode, and did someone say they went on a date with a client's ex??? Merry Christmas Beauties, thank...
Send us a text The girls sit down and share their experience with Beauty Boss, Mentor and Educator Samara Palazzi from Salon Rising and La Sorella Hair Salon. Throughout this episode Helina and Shay share their raw and intimate 6 week journey together. The highs, the lows and all things business. Learn how different the girls are to work with whilst listening to top tips Samara has for those wanting to scale their business. TOPIC'S COVERED: The reason for Salon Rising Mentoring & Educati...
Send us a text This episode is a fun one because the girls touch on a topic that is probably uncomfortable for a lot of people to talk about, charging your friends and family! Did you see our FIRST ever brow brunch event? The girls may just have something exciting planned ahead in the future. Also, in this episode fresh off a Salon Rising Masterclass call both Helina & Shay dive into the discussion of how important it is to set boundaries in both your personal and work life. TOPICS COVE...
Send us a text The girls are back and they have some issues they want to get off their chest. The last couple of weeks there have been multiple no shows, no calls & no communication from clients and everyone in the brow community is feeling it. Helina & Shay discuss how to limit your no shows, how to take deposits and how to break up with clients that don’t respect you or your business. Sit down, grab a drink and come listen to the girls rant! TOPICS COVERED: Shay has a message...
Send us a text It’s sp0oO0oky season and the girls are here to share some stories with you all. From horror break ins, the old woman walking up the stairs, Helina's creepy haunted house + more. Light your pumpkin spice or cinnamon candles and get cozy for a Halloween special. TRIGGER WARNING: Break ins, robbery, sexual assault, paranormal activity Do you have a story you want us to share? Send us an email submission at barefacednaked@gmail.com Happy Halloween 🎃 TOPICS COVERED: Getting in...
Send us a text The girls talk about their social media status in today’s episode! What’s with the Instagram algorithm, Shay’s recent social media number has begun to climb after months of no movement? Shay and Helina express how overwhelming and challenging it can be as a one man team which has led them into investing in their business even further, and joining a salon mentoring program. Plus, the best phone settings to have your iPhone set to the best quality content! TOPICS COV...
Send us a text Join the girls as they chit chat with Lucy the founder of Lash Rescue, Australia. This episode gets deep real quick as Lucy shares her struggles growing up with type 1 diabetes & mum life, FIFO partner and eating disorder. Lucy has a heart of gold and keeps it real and raw. Tune in to find out what new things are coming for Lash Rescue. TOPICS COVERED: Who is Lucy? Starting a business in a pandemicWhen and how did Lash Rescue start? The inspiration fo...
Send us a text It’s official, the girls are Timely tied. Listen in on how and why the girls have decided to share their passwords and unlock a new level of friendship. Shay is curious about Helina’s love language so they take a test, you guys remember the ‘smarter than a 5th grader test’… Also here the girls out … A BROW GIRLS BRUNCH DATE, think Pilates & Cafe vibes, tune in to hear it first here about a potential event the girls are planning for the brow community. TOPICS COVERED: Time...
Send us a text Sharelle is back in the recording studio to catch the girls up! New staff, a new company, new products and a whole bunch more. Sharelle is the founder and owner of Lash Aesthetics and she discusses everything you need to know about finding inspiration and creating your own, niche product. TOPICS COVERED Sharelle let’s the girls know how life is goingSocial Media detoxingSeparating work and personal lifeBrow camp?How business is going and her new staff memberMixing friends &am...
Send us a text The girls are back for season three, but this time they’re changing things up! Catch up with Helina and Shay as they get down and dirty, speaking all things real, raw & raunchy. Is the brow community changing? Helina launches her first online brow masterclass! Shay went on an awkward date with a girl and she rocked up into the salon… Helina also went on a first date and the man was highly intoxicated and offering naughty substances… AWKWARD. Season three baby! TOPICS ...
Send us a text Boys, you probably want to switch off for this one. In this episode the girls wrap up on everything that the podcast has been for them so far. Mid year blues, getting deep in period talk, literally. Has Helina lifted her celibacy, we have all been waiting for this check in?! Shay brings to our attention why it’s so important to have an online booking system. It’s also that time of year all business owners dread…TAX TIME. Oh, and you heard it here first, HELINA’S MOVING TO THE G...
Send us a text In this episode the girls have their first ever international guest speaker, BROWENVY! We can confirm the time difference was more challenging for Gee, but this episode is basically 3 brow artists, chatting all things about the industry. We learn how Australia looks different through someone who is based in the UK, are we behind trends or is the UK? Gee tells us how she started her brow career, how she runs her salon and the umbrella of everyone inside ‘Face of Envy’ her brow i...
Send us a text Are the girls smarter than a fifth grader? Listen to find out and see (we will give you a hint, Helina is not). Helina gives us a run down as to why she hasn’t been as present on social media due to some health issues post surgery. Shay changes her mind about having staff & has now hired her first brow artist for The Naked Brow. The girls have a trip down memory lane with some funny story times from a previous photoshoot & Shay accidentally uploading a nudie pic on her ...
Send us a text One of the most highly requested episode topics is finally here, and it’s not about brows! Both the girls open up about having weight loss surgery in their early 20's. You get to listen to Shay’s perspective of being 4 years post gastric sleeve & then from Helina who is 12 weeks post gastric bypass! Listen how the girls discuss mental health about the subject of having such a life changing surgery, how their bodies have changed, Helina dives into explaining her pre op diet ...
Send us a text It’s finally time, the girls are here today to sit down and give you all an insight as to what it is like fitting out your own beauty salon. Shay created her 92sm salon just under a year ago and did it within one month. A huge job but she shares all costs, procedures and tax right offs in the hope that it helps others who chose to go commercial. Helina on the other hand, she’s talking all things home salon based. Insurance, security and built in sinks. A perfect listen to those...
Send us a text The big sister advice you need to make it in the brow industry. It's hard out there, being your own boss is challenging at the best of times but throw in the mix of crappy clients, scary contracts and the tax man coming after your money, Helina & Shay are here to help with their big sister brow advice. TOPICS COVERED: Opening up with new clientsSigning contractsAre business coaches worth it?Renting brow rooms Mobile beauty servicesSalon FitoutsHome salon VS commercial...
Send us a text The girls sit down and chat with the owner of Lasorella Hair Salon on the Gold Coast which is widely known as one of the most popular salons around town. Samara Palazzi has over 10+ staff members, over a decade of loyal clients, a recently renovated $150,000 salon and about to birth her third baby?! Talk about super mum. Samara shares the beginning of her hairdresser journey from where it all started to now. All the ups and downs of having multiple staff members, run ins with t...
Send us a text This episode the girls have a very special guest, Dom Richardson. Dom is Shay’s man, together they answer some questions in regards to their relationship. TOPICS COVERED: Who is Dom? How Shay and Dom meet? First date vibes When did Shay know Dom was the real deal? Dom’s achievements Helina deals with backlash after spreading awareness about client no shows An outsiders point of view on “no shows” Helina updates us on her surgery journey 2022 is the year...
Send us a text The girls discuss their experiences with turning away clients for reasons such as bringing in children, clients coming in sick and straight up rude people. Oh also, did you know Shay & Helina have toxic traits… WHAT? This is news to us. Topics Covered: Our first international sponsor Helina shares life changing surgery experience Condescending compliments Behind the scenes talk of our season two shoot What do the girls have planned next? Standing by your honesty even...
Send us a text The girls sit down in the studio to discuss their tactics to not over working during the silly season, as well as opening up the discussion as to whether you should give your clients gifts or not. Most importantly, the girls get deep and personal as Helina mourned her facial cleanser bottle and Shay had a stranger dig KFC chicken out of her crouch. You know we had to end Season One with bang! TOPICS COVERED: Client gifts through Christmas Not working over time ...
Send us a text The girls sit down with Christie Cameron from the critically acclaimed salon SSKIN who is the leading Best Beauty Therapist on the Gold Coast. Christie shares her top secrets on creating a holistic skin service approach and discusses her favourite products for all to enjoy. TOPICS COVERED: Who is Christie Cameron? Christie’s career journey and background How did Christie develop her love for skin? Holistic treatments and Reiki Healing Skin needling treatmen...
Send us a text Part two is here! This episode is dedicated to Shay’s weight-loss journey as she shares the ups and downs of a life changing surgery. Tummy tucks, breast lifts & augmentations are also a topic of discussion. In fact, it doesn’t just stop there! Binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, stress and anxiety, all the tough topics that need to be openly discussed on a safe platform. (Part 2 of 2) TOPICS COVERED: Answering your questionsHow bad was the girl's binge eating di...
Send us a text “Hi I’m bulldozer & hi I’m bomber” HAHAHAHA This episode is dedicated to Shay’s weight-loss journey as she shares the ups and downs of this a changing surgery. Tummy tucks, breast lifts & augmentations are also a topic of discussion. In fact, it doesn’t just stop there! Binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, stress and anxiety, all the tough topics that need to be openly discussed on a safe platform. (Part 1 of 2) TOPICS COVERED: Where did the nicknames bu...
Send us a text The girls are back with another incredible guest speaker, Sharelle the owner of Miss Lash Official. Tune in as Shay & Helina find out how Sharelle started from a young age in business, built her dream salon, operating with multiple staff members and now onto creating a product range! TOPICS COVERED: Who is Sharelle? The empire Miss Lash Official, what is it and when did she get started? How did the girl's friendship start? Sharelle’s experience building ...
Send us a text What is the #1 thing Helina & Shay can’t stand about running a business? PEOPLE THAT NO SHOW. Grab your wine, popcorn, pen & paper as you listen to the girls chat about their no show experiences and what they implement in order to reduce this problem. TOPICS COVERED: Protecting your business with deposits Implementing an online booking system What is Timely Pay? Client loyalty programs Demanding clients Enforcing your cancellation policy Stop downplaying your occupati...
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