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EstheticianOnTheEdge

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 334 ratings

A look into the life of a pissed off esthetician

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Episodes

The Middle Child of Ingredients...

May 02, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this week's episode we're taking a peek at an ingredient that does all the work and gets none of the credit. Support the show

The Only Cycle I'll Ever Ride..Skin-cycling

April 18, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

It's a new season and a new show! In this week's show we are talking about a common sense skincare practice.  Wanna support the show? Follow the link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/655045/supporters/new Support the show

All The Way To The White Meat...

October 09, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week we are going to take a look at our field's unhealthy obsession with exfoliation, a bit about brows and at home devices that our clients are crazy about. Please note this is what happens when you edit an episode at 1:00AM. In segment one  I’m talking about spot treating pimples not wrinkles.  Support the show

I Swear Officer, She Cut Her Own Throat...

July 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

In this week's episode we are going to talk trends, what the hell is going on with clients and homecare and I'm going to tell you that story I promised you last time about the client I might or might not have mutilated. Fun times! Support the show

Bless It...

May 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

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

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

January 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

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

You Can't Fix Everybody...

August 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

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

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

June 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

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

Class Dismissed...

April 07, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this week's episode we talk about the mass exodus of big salons, try to figure out why we want to be slugs and I share a horribly awful but funny wax story from my young esthetician days.  Support the show

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

March 23, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

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.org https://www.sciencedirect.com https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Support the show

Can We Just Not Say That Anymore...

March 02, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

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

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

February 16, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

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

Chemicals Are A Girl's Best Friend...

February 02, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

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

The Little Lies Labels Tell...

January 19, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

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

Is It Really A Glow Though....

January 05, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

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

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

December 22, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

                                                        *****************Disclaimer*****************          LOTS OF STRONG LANGUAGE AND DISCUSSION OF BODILY FUNCTIONS In 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 importance of waxing consults and I share listeners stories about the joy of the holiday season in the beauty industry.  Support the show

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

December 01, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

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

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

November 17, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

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.com globaltimes.c...

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

November 03, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

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

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

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

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.

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

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

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

Class Is Back In Session...

October 06, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

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

The Price Is Not Right For Everyone...

September 22, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

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 welcome Support the show

Somone Come Take Away My Soap Box...

September 08, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

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

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

August 25, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

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

I Don't Feel Tardy...

August 11, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

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

Nobody Likes Bullies Or Shitty Samples...

July 28, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this week's episode I'm going to give a peptide pep talk, discuss how we can overthrow industry bullies and talk about the lost art of sampling to clients. FDA.gov futurederm Pubmed.gov Support the show

The Kids Are Not Alright...

July 14, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this week's episode I talk about kiddos in the treatment room, answer a dresscode question, introduce you to my mom...sort of,  and give some retail advice. Support the show

Warning, Warning, The Globes Will Break...

June 30, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this week's late episode it's hodgepodge of random topics and questions from you my dear listener. Support the show

And In This Corner, We Have The Tinkle Razor...

June 16, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this week's episode I'm going to answer a few listener questions, chat about selling products without coming off like a total douchebag and in a winner take all death match we put  dermaplaning and razoring in the ring to go head to head. Resources Theaestheticsjournal .com  Tinkleyourface .com Dorcos.com  Support the show

I'm A Jack Of My Trade But She's A Master Of Hers

June 02, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

In this week's episode I finally, finally get to my interview with the gracious and talented Reanne Kelly...better known as the MasterEsthetician.  We talk career advice, how to conquer Instagram and most importantly, beer, wine or liquor... Support the show

Is That A Pimple In My Wrinkle?

May 19, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this week's episode  I'm going to discuss adult acne, talk about client discounts and shake your Christmas trees to see what  crazy Christmas gifts you've gotten from well-meaning or maybe just cheap, clients. It's story time and  who doesn't love a good Christmas tale?  Sources: www.statista.com www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go www.aad.org The NewYorkTimes Support the show

I'd Like To Get Off This Ride Now....

May 05, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this week's episode I'm going to make you drink the Kool-Aid on pimple patches, do a shallow dive into a few ZO skincare products via a review, answer a listener question about resources and beat the dead horse that is known as Covid-19... Support the show

Wave Your Blue Lights In The Air, Like You Don't Care...

April 21, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this week's episode we'll discuss blue light therapy in and out of the treatment rooms. I'm going to answer a listener question about the art of the brow fill, share some horribly funny waxing and facial stories with you and talk about the beauty worlds dirty little secret. Support the show

It's Totally Normal For Your Skin To Bubble Off...

April 07, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this weeks episode I talk about some DIY's I found on Instagram that you really shouldn't do,  we talk the ins and outs of chemical peels and what happens when it all goes wrong.   Support the show

I'm Going To Take A Stab At Normal...

March 24, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this weeks episode we're going to talk about Niacinamide, the skincare worlds most underappreciated, overachiever. You are also going to hear esthyontheedge do the world's worst imitation of a Romanian co-worker and share some of your own horrifying coworker stories...all while ignoring the fact that world is burning down around us.   Resources: New England Journal of Medicine ScienceDirect Dermatology Tim NCBI   Support the show

Cetaphil, Cerave, and Pimple Patches, oh my!

March 10, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this weeks episode I answer a number of questions for my fellow esthies, burst everyone's Cetaphil bubble, give a quick review on a 'sonic' skincare tool and say the word vibrator more than you ever thought possible in an esthetics podcast.  Music Hipster Trends from Premium Beats Disclaimer...personal stories cannot be verified with said clients FDA.gov FoodInsight.org https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Support the show

What Do You Mean You Don't Want No Stinking Product?

February 25, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this weeks episode I do a super quick ode to the train wreck that is the world of MLM's, I share some funny yet horrible stories about firing clients and do my part to spread more spa etiquette to the confused masses. Resources: The Washington Post Federal Trade Commission Consumer Awareness Institute Rodan & Fields Income disclosure statement YoungLiving Income disclosure statement Support the show

I’d Wax That…Just Not As Good As She Can…

February 11, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this weeks episode, I interview an absolutely brilliant waxer...you may have heard of her(I'm not telling you, ya gotta listen to the episode... Insert Dr. Evil laugh here...)  If not, you better click follow for this hard wax phenom because she's ready to educate you.  We talk hard wax, pet peeves, EWC, and the most important choice of all...beer, wine or liquor.  Music from PremiumBeats/Artist Delicate Beats/Song Hipster Trends    Support the show

Why Yes, We Are Allowed To Accept Gratuities Here...

January 28, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this weeks episode we look at the perils of running your own skincare business. We also take a stab at helping you and your clients understand a holy grail ingredient  and just to get your blood pumping bright any early on your commute to work, lets argue over the lost art of tipping.  As reported years ago, tipping is still not a city in China. Just saying... Music from PremiumBeats/Artist Delicate Beats/Song Hipster Trends  Resources: SBA.gov Forbes.com Inc.com National Center for Bio...

Come One, Come All...Just Don't Come Dirty

January 14, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

New year, new season! In this week's episode we talk spa etiquette...hint, hint...use the wipe. . We  fall down the vitamin C rabbit hole.  You might need a cup of coffee to make it through all the information I'm going to be throwing at you, hey...you asked for it. Also, I give you my unsolicited opinion on 'medical grade' skincare.  We also do the first ever EsthyOnTheEdge tool review...and we wrap it all up in a Pam of the Week inaugural bow. Music from PremiumBeat Hipster Trends by Deli...

Wait, What Did You Say?

December 31, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this weeks episode we put ourselves on the other side of the stick and share some of those very first brazilian waxing stories.  We also try to figure out why we should care if clients don't want to follow a professional's  recommendations. Last but definitely not least, a little venting over the stupid questions we hear daily from people who don't quite get what we do for a living.  Music from Royalty Free Music/Artist Dan Henig/Song Arpy Support the show

Cash, Grass or Ass..Nobody Gets Waxed For Free

December 03, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this weeks episode, how to say no to family and friend freebies.  We also talk about the popularity of the turn and burn spa chain stores and how it is helping and hurting the industry.  Last but not least..you'll get a peek into the 'fly by the seat of her pants' way, EsthyOnTheEdge approaches facials and question why her clients keep coming back for more.  Music from Royalty Free Music/Artist Dan Henig/Song Arpy Support the show

It Can Only Get Better From Here, Right??

November 19, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Story time!  EsthyOnTheEdge tells you all about her first day as an esthetician and shares listeners stories of their own first forays into esthetics. Every wonder why that first day is so traumatic? If you've got the ear time, we've got theories galore on this weeks show. Music from Royalty Free Music/Artist Dan Henig/Song Arpy Support the show

Who Knew I'd Be Holding So Many Twigs and Berries?

November 05, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Going beyond the treatment room door to get a peek at what happens when clients drop their undies.  Spoiler alert, it's not pretty.  Never one to dodge controversy, EsthyOnTheEdge defends Oxybenzone...well, sort of. And the shiny wrapping is pulled away to reveal the ugly truth about skincare marketing.  Music from Royalty Free Music/Artist Dan Henig/Song Arpy Episode Resources: FDA.gov, Health.Harvard.edu,  Support the show

You Know What They Say About Opinions

October 22, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

A look at some common skincare myths...fact or fiction? Ahhhh, St.Ives scrub, will we ever escape it? One follower asks a loaded question that forces me to pull up my soap box and gives you a glimpse into why I can't make friends.   Music from Royalty Free Music/Artist Dan Henig/Song Arpy Research Sources: Harvard Health.edu Fda.gov NPANational.org ncbi.nlm.nih.gove    TheBeautyBrains.com med.umich.edu    McGill (OSS) Support the show

The Origin of Pam

October 15, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this weeks episode, Pam is revealed in all her glory.  I also share some of your Pam stories. Music from Royalty Free Music/ Artist Dan Henig/ Song Arpy Support the show

I Shouldn't Be In Charge of This Podcast

October 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 minute - 813 KB

...but here I am! Just a quick intro to the EstheticianOnTheEdge Podcast. Music from Royalty Free Music/Artist Dan Henig/Song Arpy Support the show