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Barefaced & Naked Podcast

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -

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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EP 52. Does The Following Count Matter?

April 15, 2024 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Do your Instagram followers matter? Does following a current trend really matter?  The pressure from social media is only getting worse and the expectation of following trends is only getting heavier.  The girls talk about their own personal experiences with social media, Helina invested into a trend.. and never even used it. Shay opens up about her experience of loosing followers and honestly not giving a f*ck about it.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Find the Girls Socials

EP 51. Shay Cancels Clients, Preparing for Syd AshEd Event & Accepting Change

April 08, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Welcome to Season 6 of the BFN Podcast, in this episode the girls chat about Shay’s big change, recently deciding to stop clients within The Naked Brow, with this decision Shay has had to accept that change is okay and to roll with whatever punches come along with that. Ash Education is about to take on their first interstate community brow event, let the girls tell you what was a HUGE suppose with planning it.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Find the Girls Socials

LIVE EPISODE WITH RACHEL - THE BROWFECTIONISTS

March 25, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Find the Girls Socials

EP 50. Industry Scams, Investing Money & Shay's Biggest Regret

March 20, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In true Shay and Helina style, the girls are wrapping up season 5 with a bang. Chatting all things Beauty industry scams, investing money in the wrong things, and Shay shares one of her biggest financial regrets when it comes to investing into a business course.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Find the Girls Socials

EP 49. Helina’s Breast Augmentation Recovery Journey

March 05, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

It wouldn't be a podcast season without one of the girls having some sort of surgery and taking you guys along with them. If you have been a long time listener you would know the journey that Helina has been on since her Weight Loss Surgery in January 2021, she had her breast lift in April 2023 and now Breast Augmentation in January 2024. Shay obviously needed to check in on her brow bestie post op, and she thought she better bring you all along as well. JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Find the Girls S...

Ep 48. Hard To Please Clients & Shay Is Removing Her Eyebrows

February 04, 2024 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

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/ Buff Browz https://buf...

Ep 47. Emotional Discounting, It’s A Real Thing & How To Deal With It, Featuring Samara - Salon Rising

January 22, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Hands up if you have ever been personally victimised by your own emotions at the check out with a friend of a friend, cousins, sister and given a discounted service… for no reason at all. Emotional discounting is real, and let’s be honest we have all done it to some degree, why? The girls call their beauty Mumma Samara, from Salon Rising and dive into the world of emotional discounting and how to navigate it. JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Find the Girls Socials

Ep 46. Reacting To Our Very First Episode & Setting Goals For 2024

January 10, 2024 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Can you believe the podcast is almost 3 years old, no? Neither can the girls, so they decide to take a trip down memory lane this episode and listen to their first ever podcast episode, reflecting on personal and business goals and creating new ones for 2024.  TOPICS COVERED: Trip down memory lane  Podcast is almost 3  Goal Setting  Reflection on 2023  2024 insights Be apart of Barefaced & Naked Live Episode this March: https://asheducation.com.au/products/ashed-beyond-brows-community...

Ep 45. Tis The Szn For Burnout, Gifting Clients For Christmas & Stealing Others Content

January 03, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

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 with client gifts  Social media  ...

Ep 44. Helina Shares All, Stepping Out To Work For Yourself & Navigating Self Employment

December 20, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

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 else How she got into the beauty industry  How Bareface Brows was brought to life Shay hiring her first staff member The girls top tips to startin...

How To Bring In New Clients

December 06, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

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 chat ups - Shay’s favourite tip to ...

Brow Extensions & Sugar Waxing, Filling The Industry Gaps

November 29, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

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 techniques. Tha...

Ep 41. Being Ghosted By Clients

November 20, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

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 no shows  Ghosted by clients… wtf  How ...

Being Ghosted By Clients

November 20, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

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 no shows  Ghosted by clients… wtf  How ...

Ash Education Brisbane Recap | Beyond Brows Event

November 08, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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 & Tia The lead up to Ash ...

Ep 40. Ash Education Brisbane Recap | Beyond Brows Event

November 08, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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 & Tia The lead up to Ash ...

Ep 39. We’re back... Did you miss us?

October 04, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Shay & Helina had a little break from recording the podcast to focus on their new business venture AshEd. As the girls have always encouraged a healthy work life balance & never to burn yourself out, they needed to find that balance between working with clients, AshEd & podcasting. So tune in and listen as you get to catch up with the girls and hear what they are thinking of current trends within the industry, changes within both their working spaces, Beauty Expo & so much more!  TOPICS COV...

Lash Rescue x BNP Round Two: This Time with a Collaboration Drop!

June 19, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

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 which may be a ...

Ep 38. Lash Rescue x BNP Round Two: This Time with a Collaboration Drop!

June 19, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

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 which may be a ...

Ep 37: Boobies, Bloopers & is Barefaced + Naked Entering a New Era…

May 21, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

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 surgery Post surgery update Bre...

Ep 36: The Girls are Going on Tour! Introducing ASH EDUCATION

April 23, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

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 professionals along the way. By ...

Ep 35: Meet Our Podcast Manager, Brand Designer & Social Media Guru

April 10, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

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 and the beginn...

Ep 34: Burnout, Helina’s New Man, Shay’s Selling The Salon?

March 27, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

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 waiting for Comprise in relationship...

Ep 33: Let’s Talk Timely Online Booking Software with Tamara Reid

February 27, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 between.  TOPICS COVERED: Mee...

Ep 32: The World of Online Education, Creating Passive Income & Choosing the Right Platform

February 13, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

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 Helina’s gallbl...

Ep 31: Not Just a ‘Brow Podcast’ - Life Update, Gallbladder Removal Surgery, Trend Predictions for 2023

January 30, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

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 What is 2023 looking lik...

Ep 30: Wrapping Up Season Three, Merry Hoemas!

December 24, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

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 you for all o...

Ep 29: Elevating Business & Personal Life, Investing in a Beauty Business Course w/ Salon Rising

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

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 & Education Why you need ...

Ep 28: Setting Work Boundaries, Charging Friends & Family, Introducing Brow TV!

December 05, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

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 COVERED: A new set up...

Ep 27. Breaking Up With Clients & Taking Deposits

November 13, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

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 she wants to put out A f...

Ep 26. Spooky Season, A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

October 30, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

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 [email protected] Happy Halloween 🎃 TOPICS COVERED: Getting in the mood for...

Ep 25: Followers, Likes, Comments & Shares, Do They Really Matter?

October 16, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

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 COVERED: Naked Brow Merch!...

Ep 24: Lash Rescue, The Mum Who Does It All! Touching On Business Startups, Eating Disorders & Covid Sky Rocketting

October 02, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

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 pandemic When and how did Lash Rescue start?  The inspiration for the brand?  The cost of runn...

Ep 23: Helina & Shay Log Into Each Other's Booking System, Love Language Test, Brow Girls Brunch Anyone?

September 18, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

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: Timely accounts share...

Ep 23: Helina & Shay Log Into Each Other's Booking System, Love Language Test, Brow Girls Brunch Anyone?

September 18, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

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: Timely accounts share...

Ep 22: Creating a Niche Product, Letting Staff Go and Finding Business & Personal Balance with Lash Aesthetic Supplies

September 04, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

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 going Social Media detoxing Separating work and personal life Brow camp? How business is going and her new staff member Mixing friends & fami...

Ep 21: Helina’s Nightmare Bus Boy & Shay’s Awkward Girl Date, SEASON THREE BABY

August 21, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 COVERED: What have th...

Ep 20: Our Podcast Turns ONE! & as if it's the End of Season Two!

June 27, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

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 GOLD COAST! The...

Ep 20: Our Podcast Turns ONE! & As If It’s the End of Season Two!

June 27, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

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 GOLD COAST! The...

Ep 19: International Besties, Everyone Meet BROWENVY!

May 29, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

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 icks, and much ...

Ep 19: International Besties, Everyone Meet BROWENVY!

May 29, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

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 icks, and much ...

Ep 18: Are the Girls Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

May 15, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

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 story, whoopsie. Liste...

Ep 17: Update on Helina’s WLS, Mental Health Around Surgery, What’s Changed Since Surgery??

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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 while she had the ...

Ep 17: Update on Helina’s WLS, Mental Health Around Surgery, What’s Changed Since Surgery??

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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 while she had the ...

Ep 16: Salon Fit Outs, Commercial Vs Home Based, Tax Right Offs?

April 10, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

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 who are ready...

Ep 16: Salon Fit Outs, Commercial Vs Home Based, Tax Right Offs?

April 10, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

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 who are ready...

Ep 15: Big Sister Brow Business Advice

March 27, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

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 clients Signing contracts Are business coaches worth it? Renting brow rooms  Mobile beauty services Salon Fitouts Home salon VS commercial salon  S...

Ep 14: Wildly Successful Hair Salon, 150k Studio Fitout + Mum Life w/Samara Palazzi

March 13, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

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 the tax man, al...

Ep. 13: Meet Shay’s man ‘The Domcast’

February 27, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

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 of Helina Heartache, rejection, t...

Ep. 13: Meet Shay’s man ‘The Domcast’

February 27, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

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 of Helina Heartache, rejection, t...