The Waxing Podcast

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182. After Hours: Retention Dips, Raising Prices & Should Solo Waxers Ditch Tipping? Oct 07, 2026

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Kirsten and Mackenzie get real about the challenges of keeping a small waxing business busy, even when you’ve tried every marketing idea.

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Mckenze Trachuk, After hours co-host: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxroomaz/?hl=en

More on Enso: ⁠⁠https://ensowax.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ensowax/⁠⁠Join our community page: https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZmFollow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/ABOUT

ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

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SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off

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181. Unpacking the Hype: Korean Lash Lifts with @waxthatash Sep 30, 2026

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In this episode of the Waxing Podcast, Kirsten and Ashley Melcher discuss the latest trends in the aesthetics industry, particularly focusing on Korean lash lifts.

Takeaways

Korean lash lifts are trending
Education is key in aesthetics Lash lift timing techniques
Importance of community in aesthetics

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ashley Melcher
02:22 The Yacht Party Experience
05:11 The Rise of Lash Lifts
06:32 Understanding Korean Lash Lifts
10:33 The Newness in Aesthetic Treatments
21:31 Common Misconceptions in Lash Treatments
27:04 Best Practices for Lash Lifts
29:28 Lash Lift Techniques and Timing
35:08 Transitioning from Education to Business
39:44 Building Community in Aesthetics
46:05 Future of Waxing Events
50:03 Ingredient Spotlight: Thiglocalate

Ashley Meltcher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waxthatash/?hl=en

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off

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180.Why Personalized Connections Are Key to Business Success With Zularie Montiel Sep 16, 2026

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The conversation covers Zularie's journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of building genuine connections, balancing multiple business ventures, and the power of events and community building in business growth and development.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
03:15 Building Genuine Connections
07:14 Balancing Multiple Business Ventures
23:16 The Power of Events and Community Building
27:34 The Challenge of Repeating
28:14 Falling Out of Love with the Business
30:17 Planning for Business Growth
32:54 Understanding Personal and Business Identity
33:24 Exploring Human Design and Personality
38:23 Visual Learning and Personal Preferences
45:15 Creating an Engaging Event Experience
47:15 The Growth Journey
48:15 Creating Diverse Spaces
50:25 Bridging Beauty and Business
51:44 Marketing and Martinis Event
55:03 Overrated and Underrated Information
56:39 Discerning Opportunities
01:00:31 Learning Business Efficiency
01:03:21 The Luxurious Wax Experience
01:06:16 The Power of Networking

Zularie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itszularie?stkn=MWljejMwNW16dGJ1ZA%3D%3D

Marketing and Martinis Event: https://marketingandmartinis.com/

ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

179. AFTER HOURS: Trade Shows, Social Media, Credit Card Points & Ingredient Check Sep 02, 2026

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Welcome back to a new season of the podcast. Join us in our new segment, After Hours where we discuss all the happenings in the industry. Todays topic" Tradeshow, Marketing, Credit Card Points and how to use them, and Ingredient Check, our new highlight series.

Takeaways

Trade show
Social media challenges
Podcasting journey Business Travel Tips
Credit Card Points Strategy

Chapters

00:00 Podcasting Journey
03:18 Social Media Challenges
18:06 Trade Show
26:20 Business Travel Tips
28:02 Credit Card Points Strategy
35:14 Retail Shelf Redesign
36:17 Industry Marketing and Branding
48:14 Ingredient Check Segment

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

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178. NEW YEAR, NEW SEASON Sep 01, 2026

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The conversation covers the evolution of the Waxing Podcast, updates on transition to solo episodes and a new format, shift in podcast content and prioritizing value, and the introduction of a recurring guest and After Hours segment.

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support

177. SEASON FINALE 2025 Nov 11, 2025

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VOTE FOR DERMASCOPE AWARDS!

Favorite Content Creator - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8530664/2026-ACA-Voting-Aesthetics-Professionals

Favorite Waxing Kit-https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8530653/2026-ACA-Voting-Hair-Removal

More on Enso:⁠⁠https://ensowax.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ensowax/⁠⁠Join our community page: https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZmFollow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/ABOUT ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍 MY FAVE BRANDS: Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)Fur: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/l0kq/41⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support

176. The Ultimate Way to Relive Burn Out as a Beauty Pro Nov 04, 2025

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Kirsten reflects on her journey in the industry over the past five years, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. She shares personal anecdotes about overcoming self-consciousness and the pressure to conform to others' expectations.

175. Black Friday: Strategies for Estheticians Oct 28, 2025

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Kirsten discusses effective strategies for estheticians to leverage Black Friday not just for immediate sales, but to ensure a busy January and beyond.

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