This episode is all about “Eww”! From eyebrow implants to animal byproducts, we explore procedures, therapies, and ingredients both new and old that all hold the promise of youthful restoration. About Tiffany McLaughlin: Tiffany McLaughlin has a BS from the University of Utah and is a licensed master esthetician and instructor. With over 20 years of industry experience, Tiffany has become an educator for estheticians, nurses, and physicians. Her position as an educational trainer and consultant ...
Jun 30, 2021•20 min•Ep. 61
The post-recording conversation on wellness in the spa and skin care industry that took place after our first podcast with spa professional and author Sherrie Tennesee was so “fire,” we started recording again to capture the vibes. We continue the wellness conversation with Sherrie Tennessee and discuss one amazing documentary ( Heal on Amazon Prime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Hpm-6Inxc ), mindfulness, a few interesting anthropological studies, and how all the preceding relates to skin ca...
Jun 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 60
What is wellness? Is it diet and exercise? Meditation? Gratitude? The World Health Organization defines it as “. . . a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The skin care industry is interwoven with wellness gurus and practices, but what is the connection between wellness and the skin? How can skin care practitioners define their personal wellness, as well as incorporate it into their skin care practices? In this episode, ...
Jun 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 59
Makeup artistry is more than just making pretty. There are many considerations, from event type and location to print versus film, lighting, wearability, and intention . . . As a professional, some of these things you learn the hard way, but none are as important as skin health! In this episode, we discuss one makeup pro’s journey from behind the makeup counter, through a successful makeup artistry career, and on to becoming a licensed esthetician (and now teacher). Find out what Kat DeJesus has...
Jun 09, 2021•28 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of the ASCP Esty Talk podcast with Tazeem Jamal, PMDT, LE, we discuss communicating for success and learn that client communication extends beyond the treatment room and into the realm of social media and email marketing. BIO With an illustrious career spanning more than three decades, Tazeem Jamal, PMDT, LE, is a highly respected spa industry coach and an award-winning master esthetician. Tazeem is the creator of the “Purple Carpet Experience,” the unique framework she uses to h...
Jun 02, 2021•21 min•Ep. 57
Bellus Academy specializes in skin care and spa education with the hottest trends in esthetic education and wellness. The CBD curriculum they created in partnership with On The Green CBD company equips estheticians and massage therapists with the knowledge to confidently create treatment plans, expand their service menus, and advise their clients on best practices for home care. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk we sit down with Joanne Berry, director of spa education for Bellus Academy, and Nei...
May 26, 2021•28 min•Ep. 56
What do glutathione, CBG, and carboxylic acids have in common? They are all mother molecules! As we celebrate Mother’s Day in May, it’s a good time to pay homage to mother molecules as well. Tune in to this episode as we explore what makes these molecules so maternally awesome! About Ella Cressman: Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, and absolute ingredient junkie! As an educator, she enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professiona...
May 19, 2021•17 min•Ep. 55
“Natural” and “non-invasive” are phrases that were once scoffed at by the beauty industry, perhaps because of the perception of (in)efficacy. However, in an industry as broad as ours, there is always a new treatment to consider, a new ingredient to drool over, or even a renaissance of thought. Acupuncture is an ancient medicine where the use of itsy-bitsy needles placed strategically on specific areas of the body make real, physiological changes. In this episode, we explore cosmetic acupuncture ...
May 12, 2021•25 min•Ep. 54
What do you wish your clients knew about skin care or seeing an esthetician? Probably a lot of things if we’re being honest here, but in this episode of ASCP Esty Talk : 2 E’s in a Podcast, Emily and Ella share their top esty rules for clients. We discuss the reasons why buying from Amazon can be such a thorn in our sides and how it can not only be disappointing for our clients, but dangerous too. We cover how to manage the client who wants “more, more, more,” how to train your client for a 5K b...
May 05, 2021•27 min•Ep. 53
What is the difference between “100% organic,” “organic,” and “made with organic ingredients”? Is there even a difference? Learn what full-chain traceability means and how CBD (and CBD-infused products) can, in fact, qualify as “organic.” In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we explore the stringent world of cannabis compliance and gain an understanding of how CBD makes its way through many checkpoints, starting from field to face; what exactly the USDA oversees when it comes to skin care; and wh...
Apr 28, 2021•29 min•Ep. 52
What do nuclear forensics and CBD have in common? Separations! While they’re not exactly the same, there are similarities. Extraction is a method of separating specific compounds from plant material (biomass) to be used in formulations. Estheticians and skin care professionals may have heard a lot about extraction methods from their CBD skin care product brands, but in this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we get an unbiased look at all the traditionally popular methods, plus a sneak peek at exciting...
Apr 21, 2021•23 min•Ep. 51
You might think a fondness for recreational cannabis products and desire to turn that passion into profit would be most people’s initial motivation for starting a CBD skin care company. But such is not the case for Karina Perez-Marconi, the founder of Antedotum. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , Karina shares how her decade-long struggle with hyperpigmentation and postpartum melasma eventually led her to discover CBD as a potent skin care ingredient that yielded real results and drastic improv...
Apr 14, 2021•22 min•Ep. 50
Clarification of the Farm Bill in 2018 meant we saw a rush of CBD-infused products everywhere, from the gas station to the med spa! There were a handful of brave companies that led the charge, fighting against stigmas and even the obstacles of banking and advertising. These companies knew this ingredient, from a plant that continues to show amazing potential, was worth it! In this episode, we speak with two amazing (female) entrepreneurs from different corners of the cannabis experience, with on...
Apr 07, 2021•34 min•Ep. 49
Lifelong learning is a necessity in the esthetics industry—not only because you should want to stay ahead of trends and keep your menu fresh, but also because maintaining and increasing your knowledge will help you meet the demands of your clients (they’re quite savvy these days, as we’re all aware!). In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we sit down for a chat with Adriana Babani, Director of Education at True U Education, to discuss how proper training benefits you, your business, and your clien...
Mar 31, 2021•18 min•Ep. 48
Yoni is Sanskrit for “vulva” or “sacred space.” As estheticians, we are well versed in and comfortably exposed to female anatomy from an outside, looking “at” perspective. With professionals adding yoni steam treatments and retailing yoni eggs in their practices, maybe it’s time to understand not only how to properly groom lady gardens, but also the ancient roots of yoni health and how esthetic practitioners can effectively incorporate these additional services and retail opportunities. From fad...
Mar 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 47
The comedogenic rating scale was born in 1979 on the ear of an albino male rabbit. It has since grown into a gold standard of qualifying ingredients for acne potential. A quick Google search of comedogenic scales pulls up thousands of results, often with contradictory ratings. So how can you trust the evidence? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk : 2 Es in a Podcast, licensed estheticians Emily Morgan and Ella Cressman answer all the burning questions you never knew you had about (supposed) comedo...
Mar 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 46
A passion for learning is at the root of Jessica Marie’s success. We catch up with our ASCP 2020 Esty of the Year, who is now taking her passion for advanced skin care and beauty services and passing it on to a new generation of students as she prepares to open her very own training center! During this episode, we focus on esthetic licensure and discuss how advanced esthetic training will help estheticians get to that next level to flourish in their career. About Jessica Marie Jessica Marie has ...
Mar 10, 2021•23 min•Ep. 45
Lash lifting has become wildly popular; on this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we bring in Jodi Jolley to take a deeper dive into this highly sought-after beauty service. Jodi is the CEO and founder of My Absolute Beauty and a leader in the industry for all things lashes and brows. We discuss the benefits of offering lash lifting service to your clients, how this simple service can help build your business in a big way (especially during this natural beauty age), contraindications you need to be aw...
Mar 03, 2021•21 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, we continue our discussions with Black estheticians on how race and skin color play a significant role within the esthetics industry and in our everyday lives. Crystal Ochemba-Powell explains how to expand your esthetics knowledge in order to treat a wider range of diverse skin types, discusses what all estheticians should be keeping in mind when treating clients of color, and much more. The art of listening is a big theme in this episode—listening to what the ...
Feb 24, 2021•22 min•Ep. 43
This year we celebrate Black History Month, which gives many of us a new perspective on the challenges and issues we face in our society. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we speak with Toshiana “Tosh” Baker to understand her perspective on being a woman of color in an industry entirely focused on skin. How did her education, her career, and her many roles in the industry influence her personally and professionally? Tune in to find out! About Toshiana Baker Toshiana Baker has served the spa, b...
Feb 17, 2021•29 min•Ep. 42
In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk we are joined by Eva Borges, who shares her professional experiences working as a Black esthetician and discusses how skin color plays a major role in proper treatment protocols, skin care education, and our daily lives. We discuss the impact of what it is like for clients of color to be treated by an esthetician of color and what effect that experience has on a client’s confidence. There will always be areas of improvement and progress to be made within the ski...
Feb 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 41
Eyeliner, blush, and lipstick! No one plans to eat their makeup, but are the ingredients in makeup safe enough to ingest? What if the medium we use to look and feel pretty is really creating ugly effects in our skin? Let’s explore good and bad ingredients found in our everyday ritual staple, makeup! About Michael Moore Michael Moore, owner of Moore For Life in Denver, Colorado, has been in the cosmetic and skin care industry for 32 years. His career has taken him down many different paths, but o...
Feb 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 40
Some things in life we just can’t change. But thanks to noninvasive body-contouring procedures, treating areas with stubborn fat and cellulite is no longer one of them! In today’s esthetic marketplace, the devices and technology available for this sector of the industry are immense, including everything from cold and heat therapies to radio frequency, laser, and even injections. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we are joined by Stan Kapica, president of CryoGeneration, to learn about two diff...
Jan 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 39
Have you ever thought about the real difference between a Licensed Esthetician and a Medical Esthetician? What makes one more desirable than the other? Is it more money? More capabilities? More “street cred”? In this episode, we explore the difference between the two titles to get to the bottom of what each are allowed to perform, and the capabilities of each. About Maggie Staszcuk Maggie has been a licensed esthetician since 2006 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ste...
Jan 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 38
“Recent studies show” is a phrase we see often. It could be said in reference to ingredient or product efficacy, to human behaviors, or even to environmental factors. The phrase is usually taken at face value and typically, no further explanation is asked of it. But what happens when you dive a little deeper into these studies? What do they really say? Is the company or person referencing the study explaining the totality of the hypothesis and the end result? Can they name the study and the auth...
Jan 13, 2021•25 min•Ep. 37
You’ve got the perfect idea for your esthetics business and now you must build the brand. Where do you start? Marketing on social media? Posting flyers on bulletin boards in coffee shops? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , Beauty Business Coach Crystal Ochemba-Powell takes the guesswork out of how to successfully build and grow your esthetics business. We discuss tactile and effective methods you can start doing RIGHT NOW to bring on your own business boom. We also touch on some things that may...
Jan 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 36
Lash extensions are lovely and luxurious. But have you ever wondered what they’re made of, or how exactly they’re able to stick to real lashes? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , Ella Cressman chats with the owner of AW Lashes, Alexis Weisenburger, and explores everything lovely and lashy! About Alexis Weisenburger: Alexis is a licensed cosmetologist and owner of AW Lashes. She is a major influencer in the lash extension world, with more than 50,000 lash artists following her work and seeking h...
Dec 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 35
With so many changes in the industry—salons and spas opening and closing, schools going remote, and new legislation to promote the safe practice of advanced esthetics—it’s hard to know whether estheticians should take the time and the money to advance their education. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we sit down with industry expert Mary Nielsen, vice chair of the Oregon Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians and diplomat with the American Board of Laser Surgery in Cosmetic Laser Procedures...
Dec 23, 2020•25 min•Ep. 34
In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk , we chat with skin care expert Farida about her experience growing up in Chennai, India, and how the importance of skin care has played a significant role in her life since the day she was born. We discuss how esthetics education in India compares to education in the United States, covering everything from differences in client concerns and various techniques used to regulations and certification requirements. Farida is not only a forever student of skin care, ...
Dec 16, 2020•30 min•Ep. 33
Peptides are an extremely broad subject with many areas of opportunity in skin care. We can explain them simply by saying they are smaller versions of proteins, short strings of amino acids in groups of 2-50. As we know, amino acids are also the building blocks of proteins, but proteins contain significantly more amino acid chains. Because of their smaller size, peptides may prove to be more bioavailable than proteins and easily penetrate and effect the skin. Recent research indicates that some ...
Dec 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 32
