The Beauty Edit Podcast

Welcome to the beauty edit podcast, a podcast solely dedicated to the nail and beauty industry. In todays episode we are shining the spotlight on Christopher Finch, but you may know him as Mr Finch and Skin. We chat about the important topic ‘Overcoming Challenges in the Beauty Industry’ because despite what social media may portray, there are always hurdles and obstacles to overcome. As a male beauty therapist, Chris has a lot of experiences to share! His attitude towards his work, business and the industry is powerful and his story is truly inspirational. Keep listening to find out the obstacles Chris has faced, but more importantly how he persevered to become the successful business owner and therapist he is today and proved all the people who doubted him wrong.

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In today’s behind the brand episode we are getting to know Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, the co founder of O.P.I. Every now and again we become fan girls and this episode was one of those occasions. Suzi tells us how and why OPI was founded and how the brand has evolved to stand the test of time. So much so they are now celebrating their 40th anniversary! Keep listening to hear some very interesting insights such as how their iconic colours are named and how Suzie started the brand and spread the ethos of OPI around the globe.

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In our new segment we aim to become your 'Beauty Edit Besties' by answering your industry dilemma's and beauty related questions. Todays dilemma was sent in by Claire from Spruce House who is wanting some advice on where to turn next as a close staff member has decided to leave. We share our experience on the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the beauty industry and some pathways to take when looking for new staff members. Follow the link in our bio to hear our opinions and advice on the subject matter of employed vs self employed and why we feel an upsetting situation can be flipped into a positive opportunity. 

In today’s episode Rebecca Crawforth, owner of Navy Professional joins us to chat about and discuss how we can prepare our businesses for re-opening once the restrictions are lifted. Rebecca shares her advice on what we can be doing during our remaining time off to plan, prepare and perfect. We cover topics such as pricing, checking stock levels, policies, risk assessments and plenty more and chat about the importance of nailing the basics such as customer service and presentation.   We also use this as an opportunity to ask Rebecca all about the newly launched Navy Educate. Keep listening to find out what this highly anticipated course entails and why you should get involved!

Welcome to the beauty edit podcast, a podcast solely dedicated to the nail and beauty industry. For todays behind the brand episode we are talking to Katie Masters, the sole creator of Nail Thoughts all the way in Santa Monica, California. As admirers of Katie’s through various social media channels such as Instagram and Tik Tok we felt it was about time we found out more about her incredible brand and how she has been keeping busy during lockdowns.

We chat about the differences between the UK and the USA when it comes to beauty qualifications and find out how Nail Thoughts began. Katie is a true inspiration and shares with us how she has achieved her goals whilst remaining humble and honest. Not only has Katie built up a busy diary of clients from scratch, but she now creates online classes for other technicians and has recently launched her first collaboration with Kokoist. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for Katie but in the mean time we hope you enjoy this episode.

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In todays behind the brand episode we sit down and chat with Shantelle Booysen, the founder of Elim, a luxury medical manicure and pedicure range. Listen in to find out how a holiday to Thailand and a personal need for a solution to dry, cracked heels lead to the start of Elim. From tiny steps to great strides, Shantelle’s passion and enthusiasm for the industry has been clear to see throughout her journey.

On a more personal note, we discovered the Elim MediHeel range last year through RE:New beauty here in the uk. After trialing the products between lockdowns at Ever Pretty Beauty Studio, we made the easy decision to switch out our current range for the incredible Elim products. The results we achieved with the Elim products were far better and longer lasting. We are now able to treat thick, hard calluses with ease and the mediheel peel eliminated the need for exhaustive wrasping. We are proud to announce that we are now Elim Mentors, if you have any questions regarding Elim and are thinking of training, please drop us a dm on Instagram @thebeautyeditpodcast or @everprettybeautystudio

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In today’s episode we are chatting to Liza Smith, a nail technician , session tech and salon owner with over 27 years experience! We are discussing ‘career opportunities within the industry’ to get a real insight into the career options out there for beauty therapists and nail technicians. 

As CND’s education ambassador of the year, Liza has truly been there, done that and shares plenty of stories and experiences she has gained over the many years.   Keep listening to hear more about the types of roles available and why it is so important to form meaningful relationships and grab opportunities to allow your career to progress.

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For our second behind the brand episode, we are joined by Nicola Elliot Moss, the founder of the much loved wellness brand, Neom Organics.

Nicola shares with us how the pressures of a previous demanding career as a journalist lead her to create a solution to help relieve stress and anxiety. She shares stories from the early days, such as getting on the bus to the post office with orders, and tells us how Neom has grown to be a well-loved name 17 years later. Keep listening to hear some really interesting facts such as where the name Neom came from and what is in store for the future of this amazing brand. If you fancy a little bit of self-care, Nicola also tells us her must have Neom products right now.

In todays episode we chat to Lesley Blair, the chair of BABTAC, more formally known as the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology. Lelsey shares with us some valuable information about BABTAC such as when they were founded and why, plus we discuss in depth the benefits of being a part of a beauty association and what a membership really gives you.

Lesley also updates us on their most recent projects, such as the Make Beauty Safe Campaign which aims to introduce a way of regulating the industry and ensuring all professionals are working at the same level in a safe way. 

For our first behind the brand episode we talk to Hannah and Sophie Pycroft, the fashion loving sisters behind the brand Spectrum Collections. Known for their bright and beautiful makeup brushes, the Barry Island ladies share with us their inspiration behind starting Spectrum Collections and how they stood out from the crowd and other big players.

Hannah and Sophie started their business from their garage but have scaled to be a globally recognised brand that has taken social media by storm. We discuss the incredible highs, such as their Disney collaborations and visit to 10 Downing Street along with the terrible lows they have overcome including a tragic warehouse fire that destroyed nearly all their stock. It was a pleasure getting to virtually meet Hannah and Sophie and we hope you leave this podcast feeling as inspired as we did.

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Today we are talking to the owner of the beauty and brow studio, Rachel Fox to hear about her experience and journey into the beauty industry. We will be discussing diversity and inclusivity in the beauty industry and the challenges faced by disabled individuals.

We are so pleased that Rachel joined us to give us a real insight into the highs and lows she has faced during her career. She shares plenty of advice and practical changes we can make to create a more inclusive environment for both fellow therapists and also clients. Keep listening to hear Rachel’s inspiring story and how small changes can make the world of difference.

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In today’s episode we are discussing ‘Taking Your Business Online’ with the managing director of Treatwell U.K, Madeleine Raynel. As technology advances we need to ensure our business’ and offerings move with the times so that we are not left behind. Listen in to hear the pro’s and con’s of using an online booking system and how going digital can improve your business, client satisfaction and work life balance. In this episode we share our honest experience of using Treatwell. Remember to make your own informed decision based on your business needs and circumstances.

We are kicking off our first guest episode of 2021 with the super talented nail technician, all the way from Portugal, Uma Nail Artist. As The Gel Bottle Inc's Brand Ambassador of the Year we couldn't have thought of a better person to join us to chat about brand ambassador roles and the pro's and con's of becoming one. For many of us becoming a brand ambassador for a company is a dream come true, it is a goal that we strive for and hope to achieve in our careers. We dive deep into the topic and find out how Barbara became an ambassador herself and find out what advice she would give for anyone listening who wishes to become a BA themselves. Keep listening to hear about Barbara's career and how she has used the the law of attraction to achieve her goals. 

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We are totally fun girling as today we are joined by the incredible influencer sand nail artist, Celina Ryden, to talk about her area of expertise, Social Media. For so many of us social media has become a part of our every day lives. It is a vital tool that allows us to showcase our work, gain new clients and connect with our audience. In this episode we dive deep into the world of social media. Celina shares with us an incredibly long list of tips and tricks to help boost engagement, gain new followers and most importantly use social medias to our advantage. Keep listening to find out how Celina has used social media to sky rocket her career to the next level and learn how you can do this too.

In todays episode we are joined by Millie Kendall MBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council, to talk about the important topic ‘beauty stereotypes.’ Like us you may have experienced an occasion where you have been misjudged and labelled with an unfair stereotype based on the beauty industry.

This year alone has proven that as individuals within this growing industry, we can be smart, determined and strong and far from the typical misconceptions such as uneducated and materialistic. We will be discussing with millie the importance of squashing these stereotypes and how together we can unite and support this important message.

Ever wondered what life is like as a Manicurist for the likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kendall Jenner and more? Well Rebecca Jade Wilson joins us to tell us! Listen in to find out how a twist of fate and a chance meeting allowed her to break into this exciting part of the industry. Rebecca shares with us the ups and downs of her everyday life and also shares some great advice for those considering a similar career path. Rebecca is so wonderfully humble and she gave us plenty of giggles and laughs during this episode. 

The Christmas rush is soon approaching! To get us into the festive spirit, Chantelle, owner of the Clawgasmic network is going to join us to chat all things Christmas nail art.   We hope Chantelle will help inspire and get your creative juices flowing. We can’t wait to hear Chantelle’s story and what motivated her and Jouvan to create the clawgasmic network.  

Today we will be chatting to the lovely Kelly Underwood, owner of Enchanted Nails By Kellie. Some of you may be aware that Kellie also owns a successful second business, enchanted decals. This year has made us all re-evaluate our business’s and look at alternative ways of making an income. Kellie is going to join us to share her inspiring story with us and what motivated her to start a second business. 

Today marks the launch of Enchanted Decals Metallic Christmas Range. This beautiful collection includes snowflakes and festive leaves available in gold, silver and rose gold metallic. Head to www.enchanteddecals.com to view the latest collection along with more pretty decal designs. Kellie has kindly gifted our listeners a discount code, you can use BEAUTYEDIT10 for 10% discount

Do you struggle when it comes to accounting and bookkeeping for your beauty business? Well there's no need to worry as today we are joined by Ria-Jaine Lincoln, the owner of Ria-Jaine Accountancy.

Ria is not only a beauty professional herself but is a fully qualified accountant who now specialises in personal taxation for beauty professionals. We have so many unanswered questions and personally we find accounting a bit of a mine field. It is so important, now more than ever, that we stay onto of our cats flow and finances. Ria answers a whole range of questions such as 'Do I need a business bank account?' and 'What is the VAT threshold?' to allow us to feel more at ease and clear headed when it comes to our accounts.

Ria has kindly shared with us a range of useful Cashflow Apps, Spreadsheets and articles. We will share these in our Facebook group, The Beauty Edit Podcast Society.

In todays episode we are joined by Harriet Westmoreland, the queen of French, to talk all about the subject ‘Finding your Niche.’ Harriets work has become iconic after she re-invented the French Manicure and put the British Manicure on the map. It is easy to see why the likes of Vogue and most recently Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have praised her work so highly.

We hope that Harriet will share her secrets to finding your own niche and how creating your own unique style can help further a career in the beauty industry. Harriet is so down to earth and humble and we are so pleased that she spared the time to record this episode. Please note this podcast was recorded prior to the latest UK government restrictions.

Today we are joined by Lecente’s lead educator, Theresa Foddering but you may know her as the nail dresser. Today’s episode is all about nail education and beauty courses. As a newbie to the industry finding a reputable course can be overwhelming so we are hoping Theresa can help clear some of the confusion.

Whether you are new to the industry, or have been qualified for multiple years education is still the key to success. We believe that every day is a school day and we can’t wait to learn from Theresa. With a higher standard of education comes a higher standard within the entire industry.

Today we are going to be joined by Rosie Lynall, owner of nail art studio NailsBab in Birmingham. Social media is such a huge part of our jobs within the beauty industry now and we felt it was time to talk about social media etiquette.

In today's episode we chat to multi award winning Nail Technician and Scratch Stars Judge, Paulina Zdrada. Have you ever attempted or considered entering an industry competition or award? Paulina shares with us her secrets to winning 1st place and some amazing words of wisdom when it comes to tackling those dreaded nerves. If you're wondering why you should enter and what the advantages are then follow the link in our bio to find out more.

This podcast episode marks the end of our 3 part ’mini-series’ in which we look into the pro’s and con’s of the different types of business’ we can run as beauty professionals. We have dived into the world of being a mobile technician, owning a high street salon and today we will be discovering what it’s like to run a beauty business from home.

We are joined by the ever so lovely Leeanne Andrews, owner of Glossy By Leeanne. Her home studio is simply beautiful and we love everything about her business and space. We find out the reason why Leeanne chose this type of business for her career and we also hear some very valuable advice. There is a whole lot to consider when deciding to open a home salon and we have aimed to cover everything in one hour long episode! From council permission, to staying safe and how much does a home salon really cost? Follow the link in our bio to listen in.

In this weeks episode we are joined by the Nail Boss Tammy Koslowski, owner of award winning NAF!Salon, NAF!Stuff and NAF!School. We also absolutely smash our record for longest episode so prepare yourselves ladies and gents...although as always this episode is packed full of useful and interesting information.

Tammy shares with us her experience of being a high street salon owner and gives us a closer look behind the doors of the award winning NAF! Salon. As you can probably guess creating a business that is as powerful as NAF! would never be easy but Tammy tells us how she has achieved such success and shares valuable advice for those considering a similar route.

We hope this episode helps anyone who is considering taking their career down a similar path to Tammy. Tammy is an incredible inspiration to so many of us and we are so pleased she agreed to let us pick her brains! P.S If anyone wants to know what the name NAF stands for then follow the link in our bio (We can tell you now it does not mean Nails And Family )

Retailing products is a great way to boost your takings and doesn’t need to be a daunting task. Today we chat all things retail with the lovely Katie Millington of Love Beauty Gatley and more!

Katie shares how she used her time during lockdown to focus on retailing and how the success she has achieved has influenced her to switch the focus of her business. Keep listening to hear plenty of advice and tips and tricks from Katie. Her lockdown story is a great example of a beauty business owner who can adapt to current climates and come out stronger!

Do you struggle when it comes to working out your prices? Well luckily series 2 of The Beauty Edit Podcast is taking a slightly different direction. Each episode will be based on a topic or subject we feel is vital to the beauty industry. We are kicking things off with the topic ‘Charging your worth’ and we instantly knew the lady we needed to help us create this episode. In today’s episode we chat to Maddi Cook, the creator of the hair and beauty consultancy business, Boss Your Salon .

Maddi is the guru when it comes to figuring out your prices. This episode is absolutely jam packed full of knowledge, lessons, advice, tips and tricks that will help us all learn how to charge our worth but also approach this tough subject with clients. Follow the link in our bio to listen to Series 2 of The Beauty Edit Podcast. We are so glad to be back and thank you once again for listening.

In today’s episode we chat with the social media sensation and YouTuber Isabel May Nails. She tells us about how she first entered the industry and why she felt the urge to create a youtube account. Izzy has accomplished so much in a short space of time and recently has become a Navy Pro Tools ambassador and Bio Sculpture Mentor.

Keep listening to find out about Izzys experience of returning to work after the lockdown and what changes she has made to her home business. Izzy also tells us about her plans and goals for the future and we can’t wait to watch her journey further through social media and youtube. For those considering a career path into Youtube keep listening, this episode is jam packed with advice.

In today’s episode we chat to the creators of salon chat and newest ambassadors to the Louella Belle team. The lovely Bella from @bella_beautygarage and Kelly, from @lavishnailsss, join us to tell us about what they’ve been up to during the pandemic. Between all the laughing and little anecdotes we chat about how Bella and Kelly entered the industry, their home business’ and their plans for the future.

These ladies have used the pandemic to create content via instagram lives for nail technicians to watch for free. They have dedicated a lot of time and effort into Salon Chat and it has been heartwarming to see the platform grow. Keep listening to find out what’s in store for them, their upcoming party and there is also a super exciting announcement hidden in here!

In today’s episode we speak to the business women behind Nail Co Nail Bars, Jayd Linney. Jayd tells us how Nail Co was born and how she’s managed to expand the brand to now have 4 locations in less than 3 years! We chat about how Nail Co survived not one, but two major struggles and how Jayd overcame the situation with perseverance and smart thinking. Jayd gives us some incredible insight into her successful business and gives us honest, yet positive advice about being a salon owner. Jayd’s strength and willingness to succeed is so inspirational to us and we hope you enjoy this episode.