Description

In this episode Liz is joined with Angela Marie. Angela is passionate about all things related to beauty and pursued and obtained her California Esthetician license in 2004. While doing facials at spas in LA, she was given the opportunity to interview at a very well-known waxing spa. For the next several years, waxing became Angela's love and passion. After three solid years of waxing the rich and famous, she took a vacation to Maui and, like so many of us, fell in love with the island. She relocated 34 days later and began her island life. Angela received her Hawaii Esthetician license in 2016 and continued her career at resorts that include The Grand Wailea and The Montage. It has been Angela's long-term goal and dreams to have her own studio, perfecting her craft, and share her talents with others.

Let's dive into the episode!! 

[00:01 - 09:25] Opening Segment

• Angela shares how she got started as an esthetician and started her own business
• Transitioning from waxing to sugaring 
• Taking into account the different variables when it comes to sugaring
• Slower pace of life on the island
• Struggles of getting a esthetician license 

[09:26 - 21:59] Male vs Female Clients 

• Male clients tend to overreact when it comes to waxing or sugaring 
• Importance of getting first hand experience in waxing
• Educating clients on different types of procedures 
• Screening male clients before going into a waxing session
• Setting boundaries with clients 

[22:00 - 28:12] Pricing on Waxing or Sugaring 

• Charging different prices depending on amount of time to finish the session
• Having AC on as temperature has effect on the sugaring procedure 
• Charging higher prices depending on the size of the person

[28:13 - 32:38] Closing Segment

• Importance of continuing education even after getting a license 
• Sugaring is water soluble 
• Sugaring is a great tool to add to your business 

Key Quote

"Don't be afraid to be direct and protect yourself. And if somebody's making you feel uncomfortable, you can be like, "we're gonna stop the service" and it's okay."- Angela Marie

SPONSORSHIP This podcast is brought to you by Vanilla Sugar Face & Body. If you want to build self-confidence with innovative solutions and feel comfortable in your own skin visit https://www.vanillasugarfaceandbody.com

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