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The Do No Harm Rule: Who Decides What a Career Is Worth?

Ever wonder how your career choice stacks up against those with just a high school diploma? You're not alone! Today, we are joined by John D. Russell, JD, a veteran asso

Wax, Hair & a Little Bit of Chaos

Listen in on a fun, relatable conversation hosted by Perron Rigot National Training Director Cali VanAelst, joined by expert estheticians Jamie Plaia and Charlene Berry.

Red Light Therapy: How to Build a Luxury Esthetics Business - with Nikole Nelson

Nikole Nelson, licensed esthetician and founder of Nikole Jayms Esthetics, joins Wax Talk and More to share how she built a thriving luxury esthetics business and what ke

Ingrown Hair After Waxing: Causes, Prevention & Treatment - with Julio Mendez

Julio Mendez, Chicago’s first male esthetician and founder of Wax Man Spa, joins Wax Talk and More to tackle one of waxing’s most common challenges: ingrown hairs. Why d

How to Run a Successful Beauty Business - with Leslie Perry

Leslie Perry, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), joins Wax Talk and More to share what it really takes to build and grow a successful beauty

Skin Lifting During Waxing: Why It Happens & How to Prevent It - with Jamie Plaia

Jamie, owner of Esthetique Spa and an educator with nearly 20 years of experience, returns to Wax Talk and More for Hot Topics Part 2, tackling some of the waxing questio

How to Become an Independent Salon Suite Owner - with Kelly Westbrook

Kelly Westbrook, a beauty industry leader with 35 years of experience, joins Wax Talk and More to explore one of the biggest career decisions beauty professionals face: g

How to Set Boundaries in Your Salon Business - with Hunter Donia

Hunter Donia, host of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast and award-winning beauty professional, joins Wax Talk and More to talk about something every beauty professional face

How to Market & Promote Your Beauty Business - with Libbey Lazarus

Libbey Lazarus, known as the Wax Queen of San Diego, shares creative ways to promote your beauty business, attract new clients, and keep your books full. Is wearing your

Waxing Hot Topics: What They Don’t Teach You in School - with Jamie Plaia

Leslie Perry, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), joins Wax Talk and More to share what it really takes to build and grow a successful beauty

Beauty Business Finances: How to Manage Money & Grow Profitably - with Skaggs Owners of ‘Beauty of Wealth'

Brad and Megan Skaggs, founders of Beauty of Wealth, join Wax Talk and More to help beauty professionals take control of their finances and build a stronger, more sustain

How to Choose the Right Wax for Every Hair & Skin Type - with owners of Alexanders Aesthetic’s s CO and CA

Cee Michael and Wendi Hinrichs, the mother-daughter team behind Alexander’s Aesthetics, join Wax Talk and More to share what decades in professional beauty have taught th

The Story Behind the Original Blue Wax - with Perron Rigot CEO Jean-Marc Sirop

What makes Cirépil, Cirépil? Jean-Marc Sirot, President and CEO of Perron Rigot Worldwide, and Lynn Maestro, Sales Director of Perron Rigot US, take us behind the brand t

Anal Skin Brightening: Treatments, Techniques & Business Opportunities - with founder or Bryght Luba Sasowski

Skin brightening goes far beyond intimate services, and it can open new opportunities for beauty professionals looking to expand their treatment menu. In this episode of

What to Do After Esthetics School: How to Start Your Career - with Terri Wojak

Esthetics school gives you the foundation, but building real expertise takes continued learning. Terri Wojak, founder of Aesthetics Exposed Education and author of the b

How to Choose the Best Salon Scheduling Software - with Vagaro CEO Fred Helou

Running a successful beauty business takes more than a full appointment book. The right technology can help make everything behind it easier. Fred Helou, CEO and Founder

Medical Skincare Services Explained: What Estheticians Need to Know - with Ashley Sannino

Ready to take your skincare services beyond the basics? Advanced treatments can open new opportunities, but knowing what to offer and how to get started matters. Ashley,

Brazilian Mishaps: How to Prevent & Handle Them - with Expert Esthetician Jamie Plaia

What happens when a Brazilian wax takes an unexpected turn? Jamie from Esthétique Spa has seen it all and shares how experience, preparation and professionalism can make

Best Waxing Add-On Services to Increase Salon Revenue - with Elleebana USA HQ Master Trainer Kileigh Johnson

What if growing your business didn’t mean finding more clients, but offering more value to the ones already in your chair? Kileigh Johnson from Elleebana explores how se

Waxing Liability Insurance: What Estheticians Need to Know - with Education Program Manager for ASCP: Maggie Staszczuk

Having liability insurance is one thing. Knowing exactly what it covers is another. In this episode, Maggie Staszcuk breaks down what waxing and beauty professionals sho