Lotus in Bloom Esthetics

Not an ideal topic to discuss on tiktok but (I don't care what you think) if it helps somebody, I'm here for it!! P.S. I recorded this earlier and I left the tab open and got busy and it deleted 😡 I don't know if that's happened to you but it really pi**ed me off man 😅 Learning my lesson with tiktok lately.

Beyond grateful to be where I am & eager to see where I'll go. Thankful for everyone whose supported me and saw the vision off jump, even when I was doubtful about my potential and still on the fence about taking the leap. This has easily been both the most rewarding and difficult decision I've ever made. I love you all 🫶🏻

I'll admit, for the first few years of my time in the industry, I thought gossiping with coworkers and clients was a good way to "fit in" and pass the time. After reading The Four Agreements, it really opened my eyes as to how we attempt to bond over spreading black magic and I became more aware of it. I even began intentionally separating myself from it, I wanted no parts of it.

Gossip is very unbecoming. Even if you are stuck and can't think of many things to talk about, discussing others in a negative light is UGLY. It's one thing if you're venting to your best friend and an entirely different scenario when you're gossiping about your clients to other clients. It's not a good look and I wouldn't want to support or receive services from someone like that. It also gives other beauty professionals a bad look thinking that is "n normal" or "acceptable" behavior. Even if this was a situation that happened, spray the room and keep it pushin'. Odors can be caused by a multitude of reasons and we are not doctors here to diagnose people. My sole mission is for my clients to leave feeling comdortable and confident. PERIOD. Choose how and where you spend your energy wisely. Energy is as much currency as karma is real.

Let's talk ingrowns! Proper planning prevents poor performance! Yes, there are pros and cons to waxing. The biggest pros are that you remain hair-free for weeks and when it does grow back, it's thinner, finer, less coarse and, oftentimes, more tolerable. The hair re-growth slows and becomes more manageable over time.

As far as cons... I wouldn't even call it a con/downside so much as it is a requirement, but when you decide to switch to waxing, your skin will require more maintenance which, in the grand scheme of things, is worth it when you think about how often you would have to shave that stubbly, pesky, PERSISTENT hair, otherwise.

PSA: Not everyone struggles with ingrowns and just like razor burn is a side effect of shaving, ingrowns are a potential side effect of waxing since we are pulling the hair out from the root, damaging the follice which, in turn, makes it weaker and finer when it grows back. Exfoliating 2-3x/week and moisturizing daily helps prepare your skin for an easier wax and a smooth that lasts longer so you can enjoy those summer days- hair-free and carefree.