Swatch of Horrors

A podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Meemz recaps key interviews from 2020. If this is your first time listening, this may be a great place to start to get a swatch of the podcast.   Thank you all for supporting this project that was born out of quarantine this year. Rate, review, subscribe, and DM or email the show @swatchofhorrors or Swatchofhorrors@gmail.com This...

DISCLAIMER: Contents in this episode are not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any medical or mental conditions. Always consult with your health care provider or medical professional for medical advice. ----- Trigger warning: We will be talking about feelings and mental health in this episode. The holidays can be hard for a lot of people. Meemz shares past stories about anxiety and how historic...

Shoutout to Latinos Who Lunch podcast for shouting out Swatch of Horrors on their episode 180! Check them out! Also, for more BIPOC podcasts, check out the # podsincolor hashtag on social media. Meemz reads a listener-submitted beauty horror story. This week's beauty horror story is about a Youtuber who seeks out the worst-reviewed makeup artist and then bashes her makeup artistry for her vlog. Ew...

Announcement: This podcast will now be bi-weekly starting this week. No episode next week.  This week's guest, Alexa ( @i.amalexaa ), shares how she got her start as a makeup artist at a strip club in Las Vegas. This raw interview touches on exposure to substance abuse within the strip club scene, struggles with mental health from a makeup artist's perspective, and how to talk to your daughter abo...

Hi! Meemz reads a submitted horror story. The election results are in! Whew....I'm exhausted. A lot has been going on but I'm here with another episode! Follow, rate, subscribe!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

This week is a special Halloween edition of the Swatch of Horrors podcast. An episode filled with horror movies, special FX makeup, and tattoo horrors with Alix ( @ghostcoffeeshop ) from Horrorble People’s Podcast ( @horrorblepeoplespodcast ). She's here to help guide us through practical makeup vs CGI. We usually discuss beauty horror stories from the perspective of the beauty professional, but t...

 Meemz, your semi-trilingual host and former makeup artist recounts the most ridiculous things that customers have tried to return in the cosmetics department. What was the most ridiculous thing your client ever tried to return? Meemz has a bad experience with allergy medication. Planning a wedding in "uncertain times." Follow and interact with @swatchofhorrors on Twitter and Instagram! Don't forg...

Meemz has a special personal announcement in this episode! This week's guest is Santa Ana, CA native, Nina Marie ( @ninamarieartistry_ ). She specializes in bridal makeup artistry in Orange County, CA and has pivoted into becoming an aesthetics consultant. Her beauty horror story is about a customer who tried to fight her on the makeup retail sales floor. We talk tips on how to deescalate hostile...

This week's guest is celebrity makeup artist, Austin Mark. With over 15 years in beauty, he's worked with Christian Siriano and Pamella Roland. Not to mention, he is internationally published. Austin shares his beauty horror stories that deal with mean-girl cosmetics managers, "stalkers", and the customer entitlement that the beauty industry has created with the culture of FREE. We also touch on e...

DISCLAIMER: Contents in this episode are not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any medical conditions. Always consult with your health care provider for medical advice. EP 8: ANNOUNCEMENT - Go to the Swatch of Horrors podcast Instagram @SwatchofHorrors . Select the link in the bio and check out the new #TBT Playlist, hand picked by your host, Meemz. New songs added every Thursday. In this episo...

Fashion and celebrity makeup artist, Brittany Whitfield of NYC. She advocates for Black representation in the beauty industry, especially for people with deeper skin tones who are often underrepresented in beauty marketing. Her beauty horror stories touch on shady beauty practices and lack of dark shades in foundation. Learn why she'll never work with a particular brand again. She is not only a ma...

Get to know the Swatch of Horrors host. Learn about her multi-cultural heritage and how that shaped how she identifies and how others label her. Learn how being a daughter of an immigrant father motivated her journey, and why this podcast about beauty horror stories was created. Reflect on systemic racism, diversity, BLM, and the latest tirade against an Asian influencer at an Orange County restau...

A nail tech shares her viral beauty horror story of being exposed to COVID-19 by a client who was desperate to get a gel manicure.  The client showed up to the nail appointment and did not disclose that she was positive for COVID-19 till after. We talk tips for the beauty professional on what to do if your client does this to you. Clients, learn how you can be a better client to your beauty profes...

BLACK LIVES MATTER. Police really shooting another Black man in the back? Prayers to Jacob Blake for a speedy recovery. How many more?  -------- Horror stories in the beauty industry: Your host deals with cystic acne & a chemical burn. COVID Catch-up segment to check on your mental health. This week's beauty horror story is about a customer who loses more than just her keys...Find out what all the...

With over 8 years in the skincare game, my guest Andre from Kate Somerville shares his journey from stock room to cosmetics sales floor. We talk a little about food too. 18:00 Andre's go-to product that helps him fight Maskne (acne caused by masks) 22:21 How COVID-19 is changing how you buy cosmetics 26:16 Horror Stories 41:42 Client advice. | Andre's IG: @0ndray | DM @Swatchofhorrors on IG to sub...

Recorded in June 2020. This guest, "Aly" went from working in retail beauty to beauty marketing. Shopping spree at closing time draws a lot of attention. Is your makeover really free? She won't change the CHANEL, but she'll change the man. Cross-selling can sometimes earn you a death stare. Give your best service and get a big customer complaint. Be sensitive to customer insecurities. Thanks for y...

The nail industry can be tough as nails sometimes. Listen to the horror stories that this guest endured while working in nail salons. We discuss coping with being in quarantine due to COVID-19, how to work through language barriers with your nail tech, the future of nail salons, and whether male artists have a disadvantage. All this from a Vietnamese-American viewpoint. Lastly, learn how you can b...