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Today's episode is all about You are what you eat! We spend all this money on topials to apply on our skin to look younger and improve skin quality; but if you're eating like shit then you're probably not going to see full results from just skincare!  We found this amazing article from Skin Inc written by Annett King, Elmis Food to Face- The Superfood revolution . I'm legit going to go over t...

Today’s episode is all about Botox and Fillers with Morgan Kraut Aesthetics. Morgan Kraut is a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Injector and owner of MK Aesthetics. She is going to chat with us today about her backstory, her business and all those FAQS about Botox and Fillers. Today we Talk about: FAQS about Botox: What is botox and how does it work? What is the difference between botox and dyspo...

We all want to stay looking young forever; aging is inevitable, but there are technologies of the trade that can help be more preventative in slowing down the aging process. Today we are going to talk about 3 technologies that can help with anti-aging - LED Light Therapy, Radio Frequency Therapy and Microcurrent. With more of these devices becoming available to the public we thought it would be gr...

How we turned SURVIVING INTO THRIVING for our business during the Pandemic of Covid! Learn about our journey of opening our business, getting hit with the pandemic, the challenges we overcame and how it actually made our business stronger. Also listen to the end of this episode to hear about Emily maybe getting a puppy and Mel's inner feelings on the whole situation. :P Today We Talk About: Openin...

Today’s Episode is all about HELPFUL AT HOME TOOLS to treat acne! Avoid a “blow out” according to Emily, by using one of these or all of these amazing tools to reduce bacteria, inflammation, and reduce heal time. We will touch base on LED Light Therapy using the Lightstim for Acne, Hi Frequency, and a Cold Roller. Today We Talk About: Tools to help combat Acne at home 1. LED Light Therapy- using t...

We were in the wedding industry for over 8 years and one of the most common questions that we get is “Do you have any bridezilla stories?!?” Luckily, we have been blessed the incredible clients over the years, so we have not had to deal with many crazy brides, but we have had to Deal with enough… Sometimes the stress of a wedding can either bring out the absolute worst in them or their family memb...

With summer being right around the corner, we wanted to educate our listeners on the importance of the mot important product you can have in your skincare Routine. The sun’s rays can lead to skin damage, premature aging and skin cancer, so what if there were something you could apply daily to help protect your skin? Good thing there is: sunscreen! Making the choice to wear sunscreen every day shou...

What NOT to do to your esthetician... some of these things are funny and not that big of deal and other things definitely seem to cause some triggers for us.  Today We Talk About Don't Apologize for wearing makeup Keeping you eyes open during a facial Asking for product refills without telling us the products Asking for Free Advice when you are not a client Being Late for your appointment Get...

Today's episode is part two of our adventures at the IECSC Show in Chicago! So what is IECSC? It stands for the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, Spa Conference.  So we attended the IECSC in Chicago in April.  It's a trade show meant for people in the beauty industry to educate, network and have discounted purchasing opportunities from vendors.  Emily and myself literally too...

Today's episode is part one of our adventures at the IECSC Show in Chicago! So what is IECSC? It stands for the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, Spa Conference. So we attended the IECSC in Chicago in April.  It's a trade show meant for people in the beauty industry to educate, network and have discounted purchasing opportunities from vendors.  Emily and myself literally took adva...

In this episode we wanted to give you all an idea on what our days as business owners and estheticians look like, as there is so much behind the scenes that people may not know about. Did you ever think about how much time we are in studio and then how much time is given each week to all the other duties? Mel and Emily discuss how each work week is about 55-65 hours that go into the business.&nbsp...

Taxes are right around the corner and that time of year usually seems to make any business owner a little stressed out!! If you're a sole proprietor, S Corp, Entrepreneur, this episode may be for you because we are going to talk about some key organizational tips that could help you run your business a lot smoother! We touch base on basic starting operations of a business such as titling your busi...

Let’s talk about one of our favorite treatments in the studio, Procell Microchanneling- collagen induction therapy; it helps stimulate collagen and elastin, rebuilds the skin, heals the skin, and helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles.  Dermascope magazine coined it as, "the next generation of microneedling!" As we age we have less collagen in our skin and this is such a great treatment to st...

We work hard; so we deserve something fun to look forward to 2-3 times a year. So we make it a priority to schedule work trips that are 60% work focus and 40% fun focus.  So in today's episode we are going to chat about our first work trip that sparked this normal routine for us, the layout of these trips, and why we travel well together! Today we talk about: The Fundamentals of our work trip...

In this episode we are going to be talking all things acne… we will be breaking down what it is, what causes it and what we do at The Skyn Distillery to help treat, correct and prevent it. We are going to be talking a lot about our experience with Face Reality and Emily will be sharing her personal journey as someone who has suffered from acne. Today We Talk About Emily's personal journey with acn...

We get this question a lot.... Do we actually like each other? Having a business partner can be amazing; but also could possibly lead to some drama. Enjoy today's episode where we discuss maintaining boundaries, keeping personal and business separate, understanding our strengths and weaknesses, and how communication and appreciation keep our relationship strong! Today We Talk About: How our relati...

Today’s episode is all about skincare products and the difference between what you will find and Sephora/target vs getting medical and professional grade through an esthetician.   Today we Talk About What is professional skincare? What is medical grade skincare?  The differences between over the counter and medical grade vary in many ways. "ALQE" Accessibility  Longevity Quality&nbs...

Did you ever wonder how we got into the beauty industry? In today's episode we are going to chat about our lives before the beauty industry; how Sephora in the Ridgedale Mall brought us together, how Mel talked Emily to go back to esthetician school, and how after school we officially opened our skincare studio- The Skyn Distillery. Our individual backstories before the beauty world 2014 we meet w...

Did you ever wonder what Esthetician School was like? Join us in today’s episode where we discuss looking like disheveled zombies and hairy trolls trying to survive the school day. We share one of Emily’s most traumatic school stories that involves no underwear and aggressive leg waxing. Followed by why we picked our Esthetician School and how not letting fear, finances and what other people say d...

Opening your own skincare studio can be expensive and scary. We’ve had to do it twice, so let us share with you what type of budget you should have in mind when opening your space, how to go about paying for it, and what was worth the splurge and not worth the splurge. Today We Talk About The average cost of opening your own rental suite studio 10k-12k How to pay for that via savings, small busine...

Are you a Brand or a Business? How we created our business name, vision, content, and brand all before even opening our doors to clients.  Today We Talk About Are we a Brand or a Business How we came up with our Business Name The Skyn Distillery Creating an Atmosphere that creates a client experience Setting up a photoshoot to Create Content before opening our studio Social Media is the previ...

Bridal Skincare has become the next big thing that brides need to think about in the wedding planning process. We believe that the makeup on your wedding day is only as good as your skin! Why not enhance is vs. masking it with makeup! In this episode we touch base on when you should plan your first appointment with your esthetician. When you start the skincare journey you should be on a skincare r...

Being in the customer service industry always allows for some bizarre situations to occur!  Enjoy our top three "horror stories" that have occurred in our treatment room and how we handled those situations.   Today We Talk About: Story 1 Shit Hits the Hall, what happens when the sewage backs up in your building and poop is everywhere. Story 2 Breaking Bed, when your esthetician bed break...

Let us share our First Bad Review! Business Reviews and how Policies and Procedures create Professional Boundaries.

Listen to Mel + Emily, two esthi besties, navigating the treatment room! Here's a little teaser of our "First Bad Review."