Aesthetics, the way I see it.

Thank you for putting so much work into this blog and helping me transition! I am a fairly new aesthetician and have only been at my job for a little over a month. I've been struggling to find my place, because where I work I've been mistreated and disrespected. I've been told it's because I am new and it just makes it really hard to go to work everyday when my coworkers are disrespectful and a manager who makes me feel dumb in front of myclients. I'm going to tough it out, thanks to your blog!

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:22:00 -0400

Wow! Thank you! It is a tough industry, and I’m not going to lie, there are times when I don’t want to go to work either. I am so glad that my blog has helped you! It is very encouraging for me to know that you are reading!

However, you don’t have to tough it out. There are places that will respect you as a professional, no matter how new you are. If at anytime you start to feel uncomfortable, please do hesitate to get out of that situation. For New Estheticians it is really hard for us to come to this decision, especially when it is so hard for us to find a job already.

Just remember, you went to school and took your test to be a professional. Nothing, is worth you sacrificing your license. To get the respect you deserve, you must trust and respect yourself as a professional.

In the mean time, keep your head up! All your co workers and your boss were newbies once, too. You will come into your own, and you will show them that you are just as good as they are. For me, remembering that I can always improve, every service can always be better, and that I am never going to be done learning, is what keep me humble and my clients happy.

I wish you large amounts of luck on your endeavors, and please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. If it is something you don’t want the world to see you can always send me fan mail!

Thank you so much for reading! :)

snapsaplenty: thegoddamazon: death-or-exile: WOW I AM...

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:45:21 -0400

snapsaplenty:

thegoddamazon:

death-or-exile:

WOW I AM ESPECIALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE MR. FREEZE EYES

FUCKING AMAZING

those ridler eyes holy SHIT

Has anyone out there ever had to fire a client? What happened?

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:17:31 -0400

Has anyone out there ever had to fire a client? What happened?

soufflesinthetardis: Poisoned Apple Crafts is up and...

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:33:19 -0400

soufflesinthetardis:

Poisoned Apple Crafts is up and running.

My jewelry shop on Etsy showcases these wonderful bracelets made from a thing we commonly throw away: Gift Cards.

Upcycling and repurposing something we always use into something so pretty and unique has been quite the experience, and I truly want to share it with everyone.

Click HERE to go to my shop on Etsy, and click HERE to go to our Facebook page - like us for photos, giveaways, and coupons.

HEY EVERYONE!!! clicky the cool links and help support a dear friend of mine!

She makes such wonderful pieces, and totally deserves some love!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:37:50 -0400

Now that I realize that I cannot actually remove this blog from Tumblr because it is the one I started my account with, I have actually decided what I will do with this blog.

I want to use this space to offer advice to other professionals who might be in situations they are unsure of.

I cannot guarantee I will be able to help all cases, in which I will open it up to some of my other followers, and hopefully they will be kind enough to help.

This decision came on in light of some recent events that have occurred, that I am not really pleased about, and unfortunately there are always jerks out there that are trying to take advantage of newbies to our business. I don’t want you to feel like you are stuck or you cannot do anything, and I want to help you to the best of my ability.

I may not have been int he industry long, but I have experienced enough hardship to learn from my mishaps.

So, my ask box is open to all who have questions! Ask away my dears!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:57:18 -0400

Now that I realize that I cannot actually remove this blog from Tumblr because it is the one I started my account with, I have actually decided what I will do with this blog.

I want to use this space to offer advice to other professionals who might be in situations they are unsure of.

I cannot guarantee I will be able to help all cases, in which I will open it up to some of my other followers, and hopefully they will be kind enough to help.

I may not have been int he industry long, but I have experienced enough hardship to learn from my mishaps.

So, my ask box is open to all who have questions! Ask away my dears!

onabedoflace: godcolorsintheworld: ursodum: “I’m sorry. This...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:19:31 -0400

onabedoflace:

godcolorsintheworld:

ursodum:

“I’m sorry. This is the first time I’ve hired a maid.”

The only woman on this movie whom I saw fit to raise a child, and she was the only one who couldn’t.

I absolutely loved her character.

she offered her a coca cola and then i start bawling.

This is one of my all time favorite movies, and possibly one of the best books I have ever read. If you have the time please read the book. The relationship between these two characters is even more wonderful in print.

fuckyeahsexpositivity: zipperaward: Hi guys! I wanted to...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:02:42 -0400

fuckyeahsexpositivity:

zipperaward:

Hi guys! I wanted to inform you about this great thing that is happening!

These smart fellows have devised a way to create cups, straws, mixers, etc that can detect common date rape drugs. This is an amazing idea and it needs funding! The campaign ends in 35 hours and they are a little short on funding. Please, signal boost this or even give a dollar if you can, it’s a great cause and something that will really change the world!

gogogo!

26 hours, people, let’s go!

—BB

These are actually really good...fuck, someone get curious

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:57:33 -0400

1: Apart from tumblr, what do you like to do in your spare time?
2: Name a favorite of each: food, drink, color.
3: If you married rich and your spouse gave you $100,000 a week, what would you spend it on?
4: Name a favorite of each: book, movie, tv show.
5: If you were given the opportunity to spend 48 hours with absolutely anyone (living or dead), who would you spend it with and what would you do?
6: Name a LEAST favorite of each: food, drink, color.
7: What is the first initial of the name of the person you like/love?
8: What kind of underwear do you prefer wearing?
9: Name a LEAST favorite of each: book, movie, tv show.
10: If you were sat on a plane beside your favorite celebrity, what would you do?
11: What is the strangest thing you have in your room? (You are not allowed to explain why you own it.)
12: What is a weird habit you have, or people have told you have. (Weird, not bad. No nail biting or any of that nonsense.)
13: What would you consider to be the biggest insult to yourself?
14: What are five things you absolutely have to have in your dream house?
15: If you could be reincarnated as any animal, which would you chose and why?
16: Which band (current or past) would you want to go on tour* with? (*Travel with, not preform with.)
17: Name a favorite of each: band, album, song.
18: Why is your favorite band your favorite?
19: How many concerts have you attended? Which was your favorite? Least favorite? If none, who do you want to see live the most?
20: What is one of your favorite song lyrics? (Who is it by?)
21: Who do you ship?
22: What band merch do you own? If any, whose is it and when did you get it? If none, whose do you wish you owned?
23: How did you learn of the band that is currently your favorite?
24: What celebrity do you idolize the most?
25: Which member from which band would you most want to lather in nutella?

Someone please ask me something...

Just a reminder....

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:32:07 -0400

Tomorrow is April 22nd, and if anyone has seen the post I made a little while ago, or cares (and I hope you do), I will be blacking out my blog tomorrow.

I will not be posting or anything of the sort in protest of CISPA. I recommend you do the same, but it is not my decision to make for you.

here is the link to a website about the CISPA black out. You can find the code to blackout your blog there too.

skrilladex: anonymous is calling for an internet blackout on...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:49:35 -0400

skrilladex:

anonymous is calling for an internet blackout on april 22nd in protest of CISPA, one that i will be joining. they are trying to convince major websites to shut down for 24 hours.

when we all blacked out for SOPA, it seemed to make a point. we can make a point again.

lets get #CISPAblackout trending on twitter and get the word around!

Okay my beautiful Arizona pals, I need your help

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:03:35 -0400

icebomb:

I decided that I’m quitting this job, and since apparently getting another aesthetician job is impossible for me, I’m going to be aiming to get a job in the stagehand union in the wardrobe department. I’m already a part of the union as a standby (which provides occasional work), but by getting into wardrobe, that could mean a lead into theatrical and special effects makeup.
Now here’s my problem: I want to send the union member manager a portfolio of my work. But all the work I’ve ever done has been a bunch of selfies, and I don’t feel like that’s very professional looking, so I want to add pictures of work on other people.

THIS IS WHERE YOU ALL COME IN: I need volunteers. But not just ‘come over and let me do makeup on your face.’ I need mock clients who want me to build them a character. So here’s what I would like you to do:
-design a character you would like me to make you into, and submit the design to me
-i will provide the makeup application, wig styling, and costume making, but I CAN’T PAY FOR IT ALL, being broke and whatnot. So if you could provide the wig for me to style (we can see if I have one that will work), as well as the materials for the costume, then we’re golden. THIS IS NOT A REQUIRED PART. This is only if you want to add a costume as well. The max I’d ask you to spend on materials is like, $20. If you only want a fancy makeup done, that’s fine.
-if you can’t think of anything by yourself, we can get together and brainstorm.
-I would prefer not to do homestuck characters. Or characters that already exist, for that matter. This isn’t ‘let me make u a free cosplay’ charity. This is me trying to get my life going, and showing the world my skills.
-you need to live in Arizona. I want to be able to get together with you a few times so we can make sure everything is going smoothly.
-when its all done, will get together and do a photoshoot!!

If any friends with decent cameras would be willing to donate their time to help me take photos, that’d be amazing. Please contact me if so.

If you are interested, please, PLEASE contact me. I want to get 10 profiles done by the end of this month, which is a lot of work I know, but I’m sick and tired of living my life like I am.
Reblog to spread the word!! I’ll be taking 15 at max, so if you want to do this, respond as soon as you can! Thanks guys.

Anyone is Arizona? Help out my dear friend and colleague! She is really great at what she does!

Hey guys, remember when we all freaked out about SOPA and CISPA?

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:12:28 -0500

Hey guys, remember when we all freaked out about SOPA and CISPA?:

thiscanonthing:

dicksp8jr:

comatoseinsomnia:

comatoseinsomnia:

It’s back.

No, don’t ignore this.
This affects every one of you in the U.S.
Take a single moment to reblog this dammit. We stopped it last time by public outcry, we can do it again.

oh my god you guys it’s back. Reblog the shit out of this

Take a fucking moment to reblog before all our lives are over.

I apologize for the random non esthetics related posts. I am, apparently, not 3% smarter than the...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:53:47 -0500

I apologize for the random non esthetics related posts. I am, apparently, not 3% smarter than the new Tumblr update.

Sorry for the spam.

Lets have a discussion: Body waxing

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:14:00 -0500

I have been self employed for about three months now, and there has been something nagging at the back of my mind.

Redness after waxing.

When my clients come to me, their first warning is: “I get really red.” Then I wax them, and their next response is: “Wow! I am hardly red at all! When I go to those other places, I get so red and itchy after they wax me!”

I must warn you now, I am about to go on a rant about something I feel should be common sense for any esthetician, beautician, or waxing specialist.

I am going to call my competition, “Those other places.” If you are in the industry, you know what that means, at least I am counting on the fact that you do.

My clients ask me why they are not red after I have waxed them, and there are a variety of answers.

Their previous wax job was done incorrectly, and unprofessionally.
They had an allergic reaction to the wax and pre/post care products used
The wax was too hot and they received a low level burn

The three listed above are the most common, and the last one it usually the case at “Those other places.”

Ladies, and gentlemen, our wax pots DO NOT need to be turned all the way up in order to successfully melt the wax. In fact, many manufactures have developed their wax to melt at body temperature so that your services are safer and more comfortable.

I do understand that there are some people with a very sensitive skin type, and no matter what you do they will always be red. However, there is a difference on their skin if they ar red from the trauma of having hair ripped out or they are red and swollen from the heat of the wax.

If your clients skin is so red it is practically glowing, YOU NEED TO TURN DOWN YOUR WAX POT! If they still have this reaction after doing so, you need to invest in a different wax for them because they might be having a mild allergic reaction. If this continues, take a look at your techniques and consider that you might be doing something incorrectly.

I have spent the majority of my time at work trying to convince people who have been maimed by bad wax job to come back, because it really isn’t supposed to hurt the way they believe it does.

We are professionals who were taught to take care of the skin, and to teach our clients how to take care of their skin. It is our responsibility to ensure that they services we provide are the best quality that we can provide.

Beauty is pain, but it doesn’t have to be excruciating pain.

throwthecakeuphereplease: Hey everyone! if you are in my local area, I would really like it if you...

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:59:42 -0500

throwthecakeuphereplease:

Hey everyone! if you are in my local area, I would really like it if you could pass this along. I am trying to start my business and make a living! it starts with wildly discounting my services!

I have a deal on Weekly Plus. I am a licensed esthetician, and I just need to get this business off the ground so my family and I can start saving money for a town house we plan to buy in the next year.

Please help me out Tumblr by passing this along. You don’t have to buy it, but it would be nice!

And who knows, maybe I’ll offer a special discount for Tumblr peoples only. :) (after the voucher is used of course)

I have a deal on Weekly Plus again! Please check it out and pass it along to all your friends who might be in my local area! Thank you very much!

Turns out I can’t delete this blog because it is the one I started Tumblr with…...

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:36:33 -0500

Turns out I can’t delete this blog because it is the one I started Tumblr with… Soo… I am just not posting here anymore. Feel free to unfollow. Sorry.

I have some news...

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:01:48 -0500

tandersonlma:

I have been thinking about this for a very long time, and I have to say that it is not an easy decision for me to make.

As many of you know, I have finally become gainfully employed, unfortunately, being self employed is much harder and more strenuous that I had thought. I have found that i ultimately have no time for this portion of my blog anymore. However, it is not like I was really contributing to this blog very much as it was. I am just not researching as much as I had hoped. Aside from the webinars I listen in on from time to time, I have not done much.

So, as I embark on my journey to be sucessfully self employed, I must say good by to “Aesthetics: The Way I See It.” It has been fun, and while I have plenty of opinions on my industry, I cannot voice them all as they become just a tad too public. As many of you in this industry know, we make the most money when we keep our mouth shut.

I will, be keeping my personal and my crocheting blog. So please feel free to follow either of those! I do believe they are linked on my home page.

Thank you all who have been so wonderful to follow me, and to those who have contributed to my ideas and discussions. I wish you all the best of luck in your careers! Hopefully, I will see some of you on my other blogs!

You have till Friday, then I will be deleting this blog. Thank you!

Personal

Crochet

I have some news...

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:01:05 -0500

tandersonlma:

I have been thinking about this for a very long time, and I have to say that it is not an easy decision for me to make.

As many of you know, I have finally become gainfully employed, unfortunately, being self employed is much harder and more strenuous that I had thought. I have found that i ultimately have no time for this portion of my blog anymore. However, it is not like I was really contributing to this blog very much as it was. I am just not researching as much as I had hoped. Aside from the webinars I listen in on from time to time, I have not done much.

So, as I embark on my journey to be sucessfully self employed, I must say good by to “Aesthetics: The Way I See It.” It has been fun, and while I have plenty of opinions on my industry, I cannot voice them all as they become just a tad too public. As many of you in this industry know, we make the most money when we keep our mouth shut.

I will, be keeping my personal and my crocheting blog. So please feel free to follow either of those! I do believe they are linked on my home page.

Thank you all who have been so wonderful to follow me, and to those who have contributed to my ideas and discussions. I wish you all the best of luck in your careers! Hopefully, I will see some of you on my other blogs!

You have till Friday, then I will be deleting this blog. Thank you!

Personal

Crochet

I have some news...

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:01:02 -0500

tandersonlma:

I have been thinking about this for a very long time, and I have to say that it is not an easy decision for me to make.

As many of you know, I have finally become gainfully employed, unfortunately, being self employed is much harder and more strenuous that I had thought. I have found that i ultimately have no time for this portion of my blog anymore. However, it is not like I was really contributing to this blog very much as it was. I am just not researching as much as I had hoped. Aside from the webinars I listen in on from time to time, I have not done much.

So, as I embark on my journey to be sucessfully self employed, I must say good by to “Aesthetics: The Way I See It.” It has been fun, and while I have plenty of opinions on my industry, I cannot voice them all as they become just a tad too public. As many of you in this industry know, we make the most money when we keep our mouth shut.

I will, be keeping my personal and my crocheting blog. So please feel free to follow either of those! I do believe they are linked on my home page.

Thank you all who have been so wonderful to follow me, and to those who have contributed to my ideas and discussions. I wish you all the best of luck in your careers! Hopefully, I will see some of you on my other blogs!

You have till Friday, then I will be deleting this blog. Thank you!

Personal

Crochet