We learned about skin types in school; normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive. But what if that framework is actually keeping your clients stuck?

In this episode, we are diving into one of the most important shifts in modern skin science: the connection between the skin barrier and the skin microbiome, and what it means for the way we treat our clients. You will learn why most “skin type” symptoms are actually signs of a damaged barrier, why every client’s skin is a completely unique living ecosystem, and how adopting a barrier-first approach can transform your results in the treatment room.

This is not about throwing out everything you learned. It is about going deeper and giving your clients the real answers they have been looking for.

After six months of building behind the scenes, a cease-and-desist, a full rebrand, and a new direction, The Aesthetician Coach is back. In this episode I'm sharing the real story of rebranding from Skin Soul Rituals to Skin Soul Botanica, what I've been creating, and exactly what you can expect from this show going forward. Plus: we are 133 downloads away from 10,000 and I wanted to celebrate that with you.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Melissa Solomon, a newly licensed esthetician and the owner of The Shed Spa, to talk about what it really looks like to open your own spa—especially when you’re fresh out of school.

We dive into the fears, risks, and mindset shifts that come with becoming an esthetician, choosing to work for yourself, and building a business from the ground up. Melissa shares what surprised her most about owning a spa, what she wishes she knew before opening, and what she’d tell anyone dreaming of becoming an esthetician or opening their own treatment space.

If you’re a new esthetician, thinking about opening a spa, or wondering whether going out on your own is worth it—this episode is honest, encouraging, and packed with real-world insight.

Connect with Melissa: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.shed.spa/

Website: https://theshedspa.glossgenius.com/ 

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Website: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ 

Three soulful, simple rituals I’ve been leaning on to stay grounded while building Skin Soul Rituals. A calm, gentle reminder that you don’t need big routines—just small moments of intention.

Let’s Connect:

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals

WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ 

When nothing seems to be working in your business, showing up can feel impossible. Today, I’m getting raw and real about what that looks like inside Skin Soul Rituals. No filters, no fluff—just honest talk about staying consistent when you’re tired, questioning everything, and wondering if it’s all worth it.

Let’s Connect:

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals

WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ 

In this episode, we sit down with Niki, owner of The Skin Lab, to talk about building a thriving aesthetic practice, creating an internship program that develops confident estheticians, opening space for speaking opportunities, and how mind–body wellness shows up in the skin. Real talk, growth, and glow.

Niki's Contact: https://www.lovetheskinlab.com/

The Skin Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_theskinlab_

Let's Connect:

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals

WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ 

In this episode, I’m sharing the real truth about starting a business—what actually happens behind the scenes, what I wish I knew sooner, and how to move through the messy beginning with confidence and clarity. If you’re building a business, a brand or something of your own (or thinking about it), this one’s for you.

Connect & Learn More:

If your skin feels puffy, tight, or tired no matter what you use — your lymphatic system might be the missing link. In this episode, Amber shares the truth about lymphatic drainage: what it really does, the biggest mistakes people make, and how to build a 5-minute ritual that supports glow, calm, and flow.

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In a world screaming “do more,” this episode invites you to slow down — intentionally. We discuss how slowing down in your business actually creates faster results, deeper client connections, and sustainable success that doesn’t burn you out.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, overworked, or like your growth has plateaued, this conversation will remind you that your next level isn’t about adding more — it’s about doing what matters, deeply and consistently.

Shop Skin Soul Rituals- https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ 

Let’s Connect:

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Or https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/ 

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals

WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ 

Feeling burnt out from doing all the things? In this episode, Amber— licensed aesthetician and founder of Skin Soul Rituals — shares how simplifying your business and beauty rituals can unlock more flow, freedom, and growth. Learn how “doing less” can actually help you scale faster, attract aligned clients, and reclaim your peace in both life and business.

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Let’s Connect:

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Or https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/ 

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WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/