Pretty Smart Too
š Episode Summary Itās our spooky-season special! Laura (in her āMorticia chairā š¤) and Brandy swap hilarious, slightly horrifying, and super-useful waxing storiesāfirst Brazilians, ābutt stripsā, screamers, mother-in-law mishaps, even a spray-tan-gone-pumpkin. In between laughs, they share practical pro tips on hair growth cycles, pain management, timing around your period, setting client expectations, and how small-town spas can build a booming waxing book. If you wax, want to wax, or just need a laughāyouāre home. š§ What Youāll Learn * How to time Brazilians for less pain (and what to avoid before your appointment) * The truth about the ābutt stripā (why it barely hurts + why clients love it) * Hair growth cycles 101 and why consistent waxing gets easier (and thinner!) * Scripts & setup for managing āscreamersā without spooking the whole spa * Small-town strategy: build a once-a-month visiting waxer program * Wax + tools recs to explore (hard wax, trimmers, and what makes a difference) ā±ļøChapters (00:00) Halloween vibes, new clients, auditions & Monsterpalooza weekend (07:39) Topic kickoff: Why Brazilians still scare people (and why they shouldnāt) (09:56) Who gets waxed? Everyoneāfrom athletes to grandmas (12:32) Cleveland caper: speeding (ā¦in km/h), sushi, and a first ābutt stripā (18:22) Airport chaos, missed flights & cardboard Ludacris š¤¦āāļø (19:36) The ābutt stripā case for comfort + cleanliness (20:34) Hair growth cycles: why consistency = less pain, less regrowth (22:17) Pain tips, period timing, and scheduling screamers wisely (24:28) Spray-tan horror: orange, tow yard, and a lesson learned (29:59) Small-town playbook: the monthly visiting Brazilian specialist (30:45) Wax talk: Mermaid [https://mermaidwax.com/collections/pro-wholesale], Cirepil [https://amzn.to/43pTsB9], Bushbalm [https://amzn.to/3JawJSY]āplus the tiny āpeanutā trimmer [https://amzn.to/3JkuegS] (32:11) Family tales: yes, Laura waxed her mother-in-law (consent + comedy) (42:24) When a trainee asks for scissors⦠(and why prep matters) (45:41) Razorback stencils, athlete legs & memorable clientele (47:29) Plot twist: the professor-vibe client who was a retired adult-film star (48:22) Wrap + Halloween wishes ⨠Highlights * āThe butt strip doesnāt hurt like you thinkāclients are always surprised.ā * Book Brazilians the week after your period for the calmest experience. * Tell clients: hair should be about a grain of riceātoo short or too long hurts results. * Quiet room hacks for screamers: isolate bookings, manage expectations, breathe together. * Small-town win: host an out-of-town waxer 1 day/month and fill 10ā13 slots = great revenue. š” Tip of the Week: Set your waxing clients up for success: pre-appointment text with hair length guideline (grain of rice), timing tip (week after period), pain expectations, and aftercare. Less fear, better results. š Resources & Mentions Cirepil Blue Wax [https://amzn.to/43pTsB9] Bushbalm [https://amzn.to/3JawJSY] Wahl Peanut Trimmer [https://amzn.to/3JkuegS] Book an Appointment with Laura in Pasadena: [https://lauras.glossgenius.com/] Book an Appointment with Brandy in El Dorado: [https://kyleandcompany.glossgenius.com/] Book an Appointment with Brandy in Little Rock: [https://rockwaterspa.glossgenius.com/] š„ Connect with Us YouTube: @PrettySmartTooPod [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettySmartTooPod] Instagram: @PrettySmartTooPod [https://www.instagram.com/prettysmarttoopod/] TikTok: @PrettySmartToo [https://www.tiktok.com/@prettysmarttoo] Facebook: Pretty Smart Too [https://www.facebook.com/prettysmarttoo] Website: prettysmarttoo.com [https://prettysmarttoo.com/] āø» š If You Loved This Episode⦠Please follow Pretty Smart Too on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-smart-too/id1826623618] & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCby73sWjD9UtrUnOyxdRlCw]. Reviews help more people in beauty and business find the showāand we love hearing what resonates with you! āø» This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettysmarttoo.substack.com [https://prettysmarttoo.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]
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