Beyond The Tweezers

Send us a message ✨ I don’t want to work this hard forever… and that’s exactly why I’m willing to put the work hard in now. In this solo episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I’m talking about something I think we sometimes need reminding of.. if you want a different life, you have to be willing to do the work to create it. Episode Sponsor: Beauty Rules Grab your ticket to the Elleevation Masterclass on the 27th September in London. Use code: FAB50 for £50 off your ticket! Grab your ticket now: https://beautyrules.co.uk/products/elleevation-masterclass We hear so much about slowing down, protecting our energy and creating more freedom - and I completely agree, I am one of them people. Looking after yourself matters. Rest matters. Having a life outside of your business matters. But there are also seasons where you have to graft. There have been so many times when I’ve been tired, when I could have sat watching Netflix for another two hours, or when I simply couldn’t be bothered. But I know the life and career I want in the future, and nobody else is going to build that for me. I don’t want to still be working on the tools at 50 because I HAVE to. I want choices. I want freedom. And I know that what I do now is helping me create that later. You can work hard now and make things easier for your future self, or you can choose easy now and potentially make things harder later. This episode is your reminder that no one is coming to save you. Your goals are yours - and sometimes, you have to be willing to get up and go after them even when you don’t feel like it. Because the life you keep imagining? You have to be the one to build it. Grab your ticket to the Elleevation Masterclass on the 27th September in London. Use code: FAB50 for £50 off your ticket! Grab your ticket now: https://beautyrules.co.uk/products/elleevation-masterclass Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ How do you create a beauty business that clients don’t just visit once… but keep coming back to for years? This week I’m joined by Minola Tuite, whose journey started working from her mum’s lounge and conservatory. In the early days, she even volunteered in a salon for free to gain experience and learn what it was really like to work in a salon environment, before eventually opening a salon of her own. This episode is sponsored by Beauty Rules Grab your ticket to the Elleevation Masterclass on the 27th September in London. Use code: FAB50 for £50 off your ticket! Grab your ticket now: https://beautyrules.co.uk/products/elleevation-masterclass We talk about the reality of opening a salon for the first time - the struggles, the challenges and everything Minola learned along the way, as well as how she’s gone on to create a thriving salon and a client experience that has kept some of her clients with her for around 10 years. Minola shares how much thought goes into the details we can sometimes overlook: your salon interior, branding, atmosphere, client experience and even the different senses your clients pick up on from the moment they walk through the door. We also talk about her idea of creating a “third space” for her clients, somewhere they can escape, switch off and instantly feel relaxed and why the experience and vibe you create can be just as important as the treatment itself. But building a thriving business also came with a point where Minola realised she was doing too much. She shares the period where she was cramming clients into her diary and her now husband asked her, “Do I have to book an appointment to see you?” and how that changed the way she structures her business today. We also get into bridal lashes and how Minola naturally became a go to lash artist for brides, how she creates a bridal experience beyond just the lashes, and we finish with a little Bridal Lashes: This or That. If you want to fill your diary, build a loyal client base and create an experience that makes your clients genuinely excited to come back, this episode is for you. 💗 Connect with Minola: https://www.instagram.com/thisisminola?igsi=NDY1bGY1MmdxYjBo This episode is sponsored by Beauty Rules Grab your ticket to the Elleevation Masterclass on the 27th September in London. Use code: FAB50 for £50 off your ticket! Grab your ticket now: https://beautyrules.co.uk/products/elleevation-masterclass Grab your ticket to the Back To Business Online Conference: https://loredanairimia.com/ Use Code: BEYOND10 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Being fully booked used to be the goal. I wanted to be the person saying, “Sorry, I’ve got nothing for five weeks.” I wanted the waitlist. I wanted to feel in demand. And when I finally got there, it felt amazing… until it didn’t. Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Grab your ticket to the Back To Business Online Conference: https://loredanairimia.com/ Use Code: BEYOND10 In this solo episode, I’m talking about what happened when being fully booked started leaving me overwhelmed, drained and feeling completely stuck in my own business - including the moment I caught myself secretly hoping a client wouldn’t rebook. I share how getting a business mentor, understanding my numbers and changing my prices completely changed the way I looked at my business, as well as what I learnt from trying to expand my business last year and why something not working out doesn’t always mean you’ve failed. We also talk about goals, money, knowing your worth and why the version of success you’re chasing now might not actually be the version you want when you get there. And at the end, I’m giving you some questions to think about in your own business, because maybe being fully booked isn’t actually the goal. Maybe the goal is building a business that works for the life you want. Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk Grab your ticket to the Back To Business Online Conference: https://loredanairimia.com/ Use Code: BEYOND10 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ If the money side of your beauty business has ever made you feel like you're just winging it… this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Gemma, The Beauty Boss Accountant , who has built a career helping people in our industry understand their numbers without making accountancy feel scary, overwhelming or ridiculously complicated. We start with Gemma's story - from growing up on a council estate and being underestimated at school, to losing her dad while sitting her accountancy exams and using that experience as motivation to make something of her life. Then we get into the stuff I know SO many beauty business owners have questions about. We talk about managing your money, business bank accounts, increasing your prices, what you can and can't claim as an expense, Making Tax Digital, accountants, sole trader vs limited company and when it might actually be time to make that change. Gemma also busts some common accounting myths and we put her to the test with a game of “Can I claim it or not?” 😆 What I love about Gemma is how simple she makes everything feel. There's no confusing accountant language and no judgement, just genuinely useful advice that actually makes sense for people running businesses in the beauty industry. Because whether you've been in business for ten years or you're only just starting out, understanding your numbers is something we ALL need to get better at. And as Gemma reminds us in this episode… we only get one life. Sometimes you've just got to put yourself out there and go for it! Grab your cuppa and enjoy! ☕️ ✨ Main Sponsor : This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode20 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Why did I actually start Beyond the Tweezers? It wasn't because I wanted another thing to add to my workload and it definitely wasn't because I knew what I was doing. In this solo episode, I'm taking you right back to where the idea began. From discovering a podcast during a really low point that completely shifted my mindset, to writing three simple words in my journal ‘ start a podcast’ and eventually deciding to actually make it happen. Main Sponsor : This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://www.londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode19 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ I'm also sharing the reality behind starting Beyond the Tweezers - teaching myself the tech, wondering whether anyone would listen, nearly convincing myself I couldn't do it, and why I wanted to create something I wish I'd had when I first became self employed. Because building a business can feel incredibly lonely. Social media shows us the wins, but it rarely shows us the mistakes, the self doubt, the difficult clients, the sleepless nights or the moments where we wonder whether we're actually good enough. Beyond the Tweezers was created to have those conversations. Seven months in, this podcast has already changed me in ways I didn't expect and I genuinely feel like we're only just getting started. Whether you've been here since episode one or you've only just found the podcast, thank you for being part of it. 💗 In this episode we talk about: The podcast that completely changed my mindset Why I wanted to create what I wish existed when I started in beauty Writing "start a podcast" in my journal The conversation that felt like a sign to finally do it Teaching myself how to create a podcast from scratch The fear that nobody would listen Why social media can make self-employment feel so lonely How Beyond the Tweezers has changed my confidence and perspective Where I want the podcast to go next New episodes of Beyond the Tweezers every Monday. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://www.londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode19 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Today's episode is one of the most emotional and inspiring conversations we've ever had on Beyond the Tweezers . Nina shares the story behind the woman she is today - a journey shaped by unimaginable trauma, resilience, and the determination to create a life that was hers. Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ As a child, Nina dreamed of becoming a barrister so she could "put bad people away" after witnessing her mum being fatally attacked. She opens up about how that experience affected her growing up, the challenges she faced in later life, and how domestic abuse and mental health struggles could have easily defined her story...but didn't. Instead, she chose to keep moving forward. From working as a nightclub bouncer while building her beauty career, to owning a salon, launching successful brands and organising one of the beauty industry's lash & business events, Nina's journey is anything but ordinary. We talk about the reality of building businesses whilst carrying personal trauma, owning a salon, managing difficult staff, dealing with theft within the business, and the lessons that completely changed the way she now approaches business. Nina also shares the incredible story behind Lustre Lash - a brand born from helping a client going through cancer treatment who simply wanted to feel like herself again. From creating magnetic strip lashes to later developing products for men experiencing hair loss, her passion for finding solutions shines throughout this conversation. We also dive into buying Lashphoria, running Lash Connect, creating industry events, building brands, the realities of white labelling, the financial challenges behind launching products, and why personal branding is often the most overlooked part of building a successful business. This episode is heartbreaking, inspiring and incredibly honest. It's a reminder that our past may shape us, but it doesn't have to define where we're going. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or share it with someone who needs to hear Nina's story. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, domestic abuse, suicide, and mental health which some listeners may find distressing. Please listen/watch with care. 🎙️ Follow Beyond the Tweezers for new episodes every Monday. Connect with Nina: https://www.instagram.com/the_lash_connect_event?igsh=OW52MjV5dDl3YXVx https://www.instagram.com/lustrelashuk?igsh=MTJ2ODJzOW11d205bg== Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ I think as business women, we're all a little bit guilty of constantly chasing the next thing. We're ambitious. We move the goal posts, we hit one goal and before we've even celebrated it, we're already asking ourselves, "What's next?" Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode18 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Contact Lash Oasis to become a distributor: hello@lashoasis.co.uk Sometimes I wonder if we become so focused on building our businesses that we forget to stop and think about what we actually want our future to look like. As I'm getting closer to 30, I've found myself doing exactly that. Jack and I have been having more conversations about children, and if I'm honest, I've realised I've been carrying around a lot of fear. Fear of losing my identity. Fear of losing momentum in my business. Fear of stepping away from everything I've worked so hard to build. In this episode, I'm opening up about those thoughts. I share why I've always struggled with change, the story of bringing home Tux and why I couldn't imagine having children at 25, the advice people have given me over the years, and why one conversation with a previous podcast guest completely changed my perspective. I also talk about something that isn't spoken about enough... not knowing what your fertility journey might look like. We can spend so much time waiting for the "right" chapter, when the reality is, none of us know what the future holds. I feel like you blink and another year has gone by. The older we get, the more these conversations naturally come up, and as women that can sometimes feel like pressure. Pressure to make a decision. Pressure to know what you want. Pressure because time can feel like it's moving faster than you'd like. But I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. If you don't want children, that's completely okay. If you do want children, that's okay too. The most important thing is creating a life that feels right for you, not the life other people expect you to have. One thing I realised whilst recording this episode is that maybe I've been looking at it all wrong. Maybe I haven't been building my business instead of having children. Maybe I've been building it for that chapter. As beauty professionals, we've built careers around flexibility, freedom and a skill that nobody can ever take away from us. Our businesses can evolve with us, and maybe that's something we should be really proud of. Whether you have children, don't want children, are still deciding, or you're simply having these conversations yourself, I hope this episode reminds you that you don't have to have all the answers today. Maybe this is just your reminder to pause for a moment and ask yourself what you really want from the next chapter of your life. — New episodes of Beyond The Tweezers are released every Monday. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode18 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Contact Lash Oasis to become a distributor: hello@lashoasis.co.uk Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ What if closing three successful salons turned out to be the best business decision you ever made? In this week's episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I'm joined by celebrity nail artist and mobile beauty professional Amy Hide. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode17 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Amy shares her journey from starting as an apprentice in a Vietnamese nail salon, to owning and rebranding three salons, before making the difficult decision to close them after Covid and build a completely different career as a high-end mobile beauty artist. Today, Amy works with celebrity clients including Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Cara Delevingne, Rita Ora, Katy Perry, Mimi Webb, Olivia Dean and Jodie Comer. She also takes us behind the scenes of fashion campaigns, film sets and editorial shoots, sharing both the incredible opportunities and the realities of working in the session world. We also dive into: • The text message that changed her career forever • How she got her foot in the door working on shoots • Why she chose to leave salon life behind • Building a successful mobile beauty business • Charging £150–£250 per appointment • The pros and cons of working with high-profile clients • The relationships and opportunities that have shaped her career Whether you're dreaming of working with celebrity clients, thinking about going mobile, or simply looking for inspiration to build a beauty business on your own terms, this conversation is packed with honest advice and valuable insights. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode17 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Lash competitions didn't change my life because of the trophies. They changed my life because they gave me visibility. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash: https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode16 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ In this episode, I'm sharing how entering my very first lash competition completely changed the direction of my career. Growing up and running my business from a tiny village in Essex, I genuinely believed nobody would ever know who I was. Competitions gave me the confidence, feedback and opportunities that helped me build a reputation, become fully booked and eventually create the career I have today. In this episode we talk about: ✨ Why visibility matters more than awards ✨ The feedback that transformed my lash work forever ✨ How competitions helped me build my reputation ✨ Why you have to get comfortable with losing ✨ How to choose competitions that are actually worth entering ✨ Why I'm stepping back into the competition arena this year If you've ever wondered whether competitions are worth entering, or you've been waiting for the confidence to put yourself out there, I hope this episode gives you the push you need. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash: https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode16 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ This week on Beyond The Tweezers, I’m joined by brow artist, educator and semi-permanent makeup artist Olivia Chinnock, who has recently opened her very own salon in Chelmsford after years of building a fully booked business and a recognisable personal brand. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash : https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode15 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ What really stood out to me in this conversation was Olivia’s mindset. She genuinely believes that the people who succeed in business think differently, and that confidence comes from showing up, backing yourself and believing that good things are possible. We talk about her journey from working on the Benefit counter in John Lewis, getting fired from her job, and how that ended up being the best thing that could have happened to her. We also dive into manifestation, mindset, becoming your own biggest cheerleader and why showing up consistently online has played such a huge role in building her business. Olivia shares how she created a brand that people instantly recognise, the importance of personal branding within the beauty industry, and why so many artists are holding themselves back by not putting themselves out there. We also discuss opening her brand-new salon in Chelmsford, building a one-stop beauty destination, and the reality of losing £400 to a scam on her very first day. If you've ever struggled with confidence, doubted yourself, or wondered how some people seem to keep achieving bigger and bigger things, this episode is for you. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash : https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode15 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Becoming an educator sounds exciting - creating courses, teaching students and sharing your knowledge with others. But what nobody really talks about is the transition itself. In this episode, I share my personal journey from stylist to educator, from attracting clients to teaching students, and the mindset shifts I had to make along the way. I open up about: ✨ Feeling like a beginner all over again ✨ The imposter syndrome I experienced as a new educator ✨ Why teaching felt more stressful than working with clients ✨ Changing my content from attracting clients to attracting students ✨ Finding my ideal student and building trust ✨ Why perfection doesn't exist in education ✨ The lessons my students have taught me over the years If you're a lash artist thinking about becoming an educator, currently teaching, or feeling stuck between clients and students, this episode is for you. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash : https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode14 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ What does success actually look like? In this episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I'm joined by the incredible Loredana Irimia - educator, salon owner, speaker and mentor - for a conversation that completely challenged the way I think about our industry and what we are doing it for. Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash, the go to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash : https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode13 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ We talk about moving from Romania to the UK, building a business from scratch, opening salons, speaking on international stages and becoming a recognised educator. But we also talk about the side people don't always see. The pressure to look successful. The need for validation. Building things from a place of ego. And realising that what you thought would make you happy isn't always what fulfils you. This conversation goes far beyond lashes. We dive into authenticity, personal branding, social media, recognition, business mistakes, therapy, confidence and the importance of building a business that actually supports the life you want to live. If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you're chasing the right goals, this episode is for you. I absolutely loved this conversation and I know you're going to take so much from it. Connect with Loredana: https://loredanairimia.com/ https://thelashboxshop.co.uk/ Conference tickets: https://loredanairimia.com/back-to-business/ Main Sponsor: This Episode is Sponsored by London Lash Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash : https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode13 Episode Sponsors: This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift system? Use code: KARIS10 on your first order! Shop Lash Oasis: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ This week on Beyond The Tweezers, I'm sharing my experience attending the Creator Method workshop in London and why it completely changed the way I see my business. I went expecting to learn about content creation and personal branding, but I left with a completely different perspective on what I'm actually building. This episode is sponsored by London Lash, the go-to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 * T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash: https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode12 In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the day, sharing the biggest lessons I took away, the moments that really got me thinking, and how it has changed the way I view my business, the podcast, and my future goals. It's a slightly more personal, chatty episode and a chance for us to have a little catch-up while I share what's been on my mind recently. In this episode: My experience at the Creator Method workshop The biggest takeaway from the day Why personal branding is more important than ever The mindset shift that changed how I view my business Reflections on Beyond The Tweezers and what's next Why stepping outside your industry can be so powerful If you've ever felt stuck in your niche or wondered whether you're building a business or building a brand, this one's for you. This episode is sponsored by London Lash, the go-to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 * T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash: https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode12 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ This week on Beyond The Tweezers, I'm joined by the founder of London Lash, Hanna Putjato. From arriving in the UK from Belarus speaking almost no English, to building one of the biggest lash brands in the world, Hanna shares the story behind the business that so many lash artists know today. This episode is sponsored by London Lash, the go-to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 * T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash: https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode11 We talk about her early days working in a factory, completing beauty courses without understanding the language, and how beauty became the way she learned English. Hanna shares the moment she ordered thousands of lash trays from Alibaba, unknowingly filling her home with stock, and how that accidental leap became the beginning of her business journey. We also discuss how Lady Lash became London Lash, the surprising way the brand got its name, and why Hanna believes some of her best business ideas have come from listening to the people around her. In this honest and emotional conversation, we dive into the realities of building a global brand, navigating COVID, making difficult decisions as a business owner, and the lessons she's learned from leading a growing team. We also talk about the current state of the lash industry, why the market has changed so dramatically over the past few years, the rise of lash lifts and the wellness trend, and what beauty professionals should be focusing on if they want to stay relevant and successful in today's industry. Plus, a surprise from Hanna’s team leaves her unexpectedly emotional as we get to see a side of her that many people have never seen before. This episode is packed with honesty, business lessons, industry insights, and the inspiring story behind one of the most recognised global brands in the beauty industry. 🎙️ Listen now and join us Beyond The Tweezers. This episode is sponsored by London Lash, the go-to brand for professional lash products, education, and tools designed to help artists achieve consistent, long-lasting results. Enjoy an exclusive listener discount on your next order: 20% off with code KARIS20 * T&Cs apply. Shop London Lash: https://londonlashpro.com/?utm_source=podcastsponsorship&utm_medium=videos&utm_campaign=behindthetweezers&utm_content=episode11 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ In this episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I sit down with beauty artist and educator Terri for a conversation that goes far beyond beauty. Terri shares her journey into the industry, from taking her very first spray tanning course while working at Waitrose, to discovering a passion for teaching and travelling around the UK training beginners in beauty treatments. She talks about the moment she realised she was good at teaching, after helping another student who was struggling on a course she was attending herself. Throughout this conversation, Terri opens up about her experience with depression and the challenges she faced during some difficult periods of her life. She shares how becoming self employed allowed her to create the structure and working hours she needed at the time, helping her move forward while still protecting her mental wellbeing. One of the biggest focuses of this episode is the difference between building an audience and building a community. Terri has built a loyal community of people who genuinely trust her, and we dive into how she's done that through consistency, showing up as herself, supporting others and creating real connections. Terri also shares her experience of being bullied in the workplace, who spoke to her badly and made her working life incredibly difficult. She talks about crying outside, picking herself back up and walking straight back into the classroom to continue teaching. We also discuss authenticity within the beauty industry, why being relatable matters, and how some of the marketing we see online doesn't always reflect reality. This conversation is honest, inspiring and full of lessons that go far beyond beauty. It's about resilience, finding your confidence, staying true to yourself and building something that genuinely helps people. If you've ever struggled with confidence, mental health or you’re wondering how to build a community that truly trusts you, this episode is for you. Don't forget to press follow, subscribe, or whatever button is in front of you, so you never miss an episode. Connect with Terri: https://www.instagram.com/bellesbeautytraining?igsh=NjUwMnRhZ3B3MnVj Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Hello and welcome back to Beyond The Tweezers ❤️ In today’s solo episode, I’m talking about something I genuinely don’t think gets spoken about enough in the beauty industry… the emotional side of working with clients. This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Products? Try their sample range for FREE. Use code: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 As beauty professionals, we are so much more than just the service we provide. We become the therapist, the agony aunt, the safe space, the shoulder to cry on, the confidence boost, the person our clients feel comfortable enough to open up to. And while that side of this industry is incredibly special, it can also feel emotionally heavy at times too. In this episode, I open up about: ✨ The emotional bond we build with clients ✨ Absorbing other people’s energy and emotions ✨ Feeling emotionally drained without even realising ✨ The conversations and situations nobody prepares you for in this industry ✨ Protecting your energy and creating healthy boundaries with clients ✨ Why it’s okay to care deeply without carrying everybody else’s problems as your own I also share some personal experiences from my own career and why I truly believe this industry prepares us for the treatment… but not always the emotional side of working so closely with people. If you’ve ever left work still thinking about a client, felt emotionally drained after appointments, or struggled with carrying the heaviness of conversations home with you… this episode is for you. And if you’re listening thinking “I thought it was just me”… I promise, it isn’t ❤️ If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode of Beyond The Tweezers. This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Products? Try their sample range for FREE. Use code: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ In this episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I’m joined by lash and brow artist Elle - best known as @LashElle on instagram. Elle shares the emotional reality of becoming allergic to her lash glue - the very thing her career was built on. This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Products? Try their sample range for FREE. Use code: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 After years of specialising in lash extensions, winning awards, and building a busy clientele, Elle began suffering severe allergic reactions that affected both her physically and mentally. Eventually, she made the difficult decision to stop offering lash extensions completely. We talk about the emotional impact of pivoting her business, rebuilding her books through Korean lash lifts, brows and dermaplaning, navigating quieter periods in her diary, losing confidence online, and how losing her spark with lash extensions - alongside the allergic reactions - ultimately pushed her to make a life changing decision. This is a raw and honest conversation about identity, change, rebuilding, and the hidden health risks that aren’t spoken about enough in the beauty industry. Connect with Elle here: https://www.instagram.com/lashelleuk?igsh=bXQxdDc2Z2V1MGtq This Episode is Sponsored By Lash Oasis. want to try their new Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Products? Try their sample range for FREE. Use code: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ Why isn’t your content converting into clients, bookings or students? This Episode is Sponsored by Lash Oasis Shop the full kit OR grab & try the Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Samples now for FREE.. Just USE THE CODE: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 In this solo episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I’m talking honestly about the real reasons your content might not be “popping off” - and it’s never usually the algorithm. I cover: Having a confused audience Why views don’t always equal bookings Looking busy online when you’re actually not Why your content might be attracting the wrong people Posting without intention AI captions and losing connection with your audience Why obsessing over numbers is ruining your creativity Speaking directly to your ideal client Showing up authentically online I also share personal experiences from my own business and content journey - including when I realised my content was performing… but attracting the wrong audience. This episode is honest, direct and probably a little bit of a wake up call… but sometimes we need that. If this episode helps you, make sure to subscribe and share it with another beauty professional who needs to hear it! ✨ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Charlotte Fulcher - nail artist, educator for The Nail Tech Org , and honestly… one of the most natural content creators I’ve come across. This Episode is Sponsored by Lash Oasis Shop the full kit OR grab & try the Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Samples now for FREE.. Just USE THE CODE: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 Charlotte’s journey is such a powerful one. From doing nails for her school friends, to working in the corporate world and civil service, to building her own business during COVID, this episode really shows what can happen when you actually go all in on yourself. What I love most about Charlotte’s story is how full circle it is… she once messaged Amy (the founder of the Nail Tech Org) saying she’d love to work for her one day.. and years later, Amy reached out to her to speak on a panel… which then led to her becoming one of just three educators for The Nail Tech Org. Honestly, proof that putting yourself out there matters. We also talk about identity, confidence, and not shrinking yourself to fit in. Charlotte opens up about how she used to hold herself back at school, and how she’s now fully stepped into who she is - bright, bold, creative, and completely unapologetic. But the main focus of this episode is content creation and this is where it gets so valuable. Charlotte shares: How she built a fully booked business through content Why authenticity is everything (and why overthinking is holding you back) How to actually connect with your audience Finding your niche and speaking to the right people (not everyone) How she comes up with ideas and creates content that lands Why being yourself is your biggest advantage online One thing she said that really stuck with me: “The world wants you to fit in, but the universe wants you to stand out.” This episode will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and probably rethinking how you’re showing up online. If you’ve ever struggled with content, confidence, or knowing how to stand out in a crowded industry… this one’s for you. This Episode is Sponsored by Lash Oasis Grab & try their NEW Hybrid Korean Lash Lift Samples now for FREE.. Just USE THE CODE: KARIS https://lashoasis.co.uk/products/the-one-portion-system-sample-pack-3pcs?variant=47502539456738 Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr

Send us a message ✨ This episode really puts things into perspective. Because the truth is… we never think our health is going to stop us - until it does. And Samira’s story is a powerful reminder of just how quickly everything can change. This Episode is Sponsored by Lash Oasis Tired of your Korean Lash lifts taking too long? Shop the NEW Korean Hybrid system from Lash Oasis now : https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Use code: KARIS to grab your FREE sample 🛍️ Samira takes us right back to the beginning - from her school days, where she never quite felt like she fit in, to chasing her dream of becoming an actress at drama school. She shares what it was really like navigating that time in her life, including the challenges she faced and how it shaped the person she is today… plus, the surreal moment she got to be an extra in Harry Potter and step inside Hogwarts 🤯 We then move into her journey into the beauty industry, where she found her true passion in lash lifts. Samira opens up about why she fell so deeply in love with the treatment, how she built a fully booked diary around it, and the challenges she had to overcome along the way. She also shares a moment where she decided to go back into employment.. only to leave after 3 days 🤭 A real, honest reminder that the grass isn’t always greener. But the heart of this episode is something much deeper. Samira bravely opens up about her diagnosis of an AVM, the symptoms she experienced while still working, and the reality of undergoing brain surgery. She shares what happened during the procedure, including experiencing a series of mini strokes, and speaks honestly about the mental and physical impact it has had on her life and recovery. This conversation is a real eye opener - a reminder that we often don’t think about our health until something forces us to, and how important it is to have things in place in our businesses and lives for the unexpected. We also touch on AI, future plans, upcoming courses, and what Samira’s goals look like moving forward. This episode is raw, honest, and incredibly inspiring. One you won’t want to miss 🤍 This Episode is Sponsored by Lash Oasis: Tired of your Korean Lash lifts taking too long? Shop the NEW Korean Hybrid system now: https://lashoasis.co.uk/ Thank you for pressing play and joining me! If you would love to connect - follow and DM me. I would love to hear your stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetweezers?igsh=MmN1dTVlYTA3N2Zo&utm_source=qr