đź“Ś Episode Summary
It’s our spooky-season special! Laura (in her “Morticia chair” 🖤) and Brandy swap hilarious, slightly horrifying, and super-useful waxing stories—first Brazilians, “butt strips”, screamers, mother-in-law mishaps, even a spray-tan-gone-pumpkin. In between laughs, they share practical pro tips on hair growth cycles, pain management, timing around your period, setting client expectations, and how small-town spas can build a booming waxing book. If you wax, want to wax, or just need a laugh—you’re home.
🧠What You’ll Learn
* How to time Brazilians for less pain (and what to avoid before your appointment)
* The truth about the “butt strip” (why it barely hurts + why clients love it)
* Hair growth cycles 101 and why consistent waxing gets easier (and thinner!)
* Scripts & setup for managing “screamers” without spooking the whole spa
* Small-town strategy: build a once-a-month visiting waxer program
* Wax + tools recs to explore (hard wax, trimmers, and what makes a difference)
⏱️Chapters
(00:00) Halloween vibes, new clients, auditions & Monsterpalooza weekend
(07:39) Topic kickoff: Why Brazilians still scare people (and why they shouldn’t)
(09:56) Who gets waxed? Everyone—from athletes to grandmas
(12:32) Cleveland caper: speeding (…in km/h), sushi, and a first “butt strip”
(18:22) Airport chaos, missed flights & cardboard Ludacris 🤦‍♀️
(19:36) The “butt strip” case for comfort + cleanliness
(20:34) Hair growth cycles: why consistency = less pain, less regrowth
(22:17) Pain tips, period timing, and scheduling screamers wisely
(24:28) Spray-tan horror: orange, tow yard, and a lesson learned
(29:59) Small-town playbook: the monthly visiting Brazilian specialist
(30:45) Wax talk: Mermaid, Cirepil, Bushbalm—plus the tiny “peanut” trimmer
(32:11) Family tales: yes, Laura waxed her mother-in-law (consent + comedy)
(42:24) When a trainee asks for scissors… (and why prep matters)
(45:41) Razorback stencils, athlete legs & memorable clientele
(47:29) Plot twist: the professor-vibe client who was a retired adult-film star
(48:22) Wrap + Halloween wishes
✨ Highlights
* “The butt strip doesn’t hurt like you think—clients are always surprised.”
* Book Brazilians the week after your period for the calmest experience.
* Tell clients: hair should be about a grain of rice—too short or too long hurts results.
* Quiet room hacks for screamers: isolate bookings, manage expectations, breathe together.
* Small-town win: host an out-of-town waxer 1 day/month and fill 10–13 slots = great revenue.
đź’ˇ Tip of the Week: Set your waxing clients up for success: pre-appointment text with hair length guideline (grain of rice), timing tip (week after period), pain expectations, and aftercare. Less fear, better results.
đź”— Resources & Mentions
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