In this episode, Natalie @ripwaxofficial and Otilia @browsbyotilia get real about their journeys through beauty school, burnout, and building a clientele from scratch 💬. From first-time Brazilian horror stories to the evolution of brows, laminations, and lash lifts, they share the laughs, lessons, and raw truths behind growing in the beauty industry 🌸. We talk professionalism without ego, client communication, and why kindness is the most underrated business skill 💛. It’s an honest, funny, and heartfelt conversation about what it really takes to build confidence, connection, and longevity in beauty ✨.

Find Natalie and Otilia at the links below 👇

Natalie’s IG: @ripwaxofficial 

https://www.bookripwax.com/

Natalie is the owner of R.I.P WAX in Sacramento, CA, with 5 years of experience in the esthetics industry. She offers brow, full-body waxing, and lash lift services, and recently launched mentorship training for fellow artists 🕸️. Known for her creative branding and fun approach to social media, Natalie brings personality and professionalism to everything she does 💫.

Otilia’s IG: @browsbyotilia

https://www.otiliaaguila.com/

Otilia Aguila is the owner of Otilia Aguila Brow Studio in Stockton, CA. A licensed cosmetologist with 15+ years of experience, she specializes in brow shaping, laminations, tinting, and brow rehab. Otilia also offers 1:1 in-person trainings and loves supporting fellow artists in the brow community 🌿.

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