In this very hands-on episode of Beauty Bound, we get into waxing vs. sugaring. *WANT MORE?* Hosts Cristal Rubio of Beauty Pro Bookkeeping and Jackie Rodman of Skinfinate San Antonio get into a hilarious discussion about the ultimate beauty industry showdown: *waxing vs. sugaring*.But this episode isn’t just about hair removal preferences—it’s a raw and unfiltered look into the lives, opinions, and underarm follicles of two beauty professionals juggling business, motherhood, and skincare meltdowns. And yes, Jackie does a live sugaring demo on Cristal in the podcast studio. (Spoiler: she does not flick the bean.)🎙 *IN THIS EPISODE: *✅ *Waxing vs. Sugaring: The Esthetician Debate*• Why Jackie swears by sugaring and Cristal says “hell no” (at least for Brazilians)• Live underarm sugaring: Jackie demos Sugar of the Nile paste in-studio• Is it really less painful—or are we just traumatized by threading?✅ *Threading Horror Stories & Skin Reactions*• Eyebrow threading gone wrong: breakout central• Why some people love threading and others break out like it’s puberty part two• The hygiene factor nobody talks about (mouth-held thread, anyone?)✅ *Behind-the-Scenes: Business, Family & Sourdough*• Jackie’s low-key bakery startup and how her sourdough proofing doubles as therapy• Cristal talks entrepreneurship, family hustle, and building up her daughter’s baking biz• Payday marketing tip: sell to people when they get paid—duh✅ *Client Education: Estheticians, Listen Up*• Sugaring brands to avoid (sorry Sweet & True)• Why product loyalty shouldn't be based on educator kickbacks• Esthetician tea: don’t blindly follow trends or reviews—do your damn research✅ *Funny AF Moments: * • Jackie trying not to flick the bean• Cristal picturing skin getting pulled in the worst way imaginable• The Dora the Explorer identity crisis (“We didn’t even get a Mexican Dora?!?”)• Disney trying to trademark Día de los Muertos—Cristal has thoughts💬 *KEY TAKEAWAYS: *🧼 *Wax or Sugar? Let Your Skin Decide*There’s no one-size-fits-all for hair removal. Some love waxing, others ride-or-die for sugar. Try both. Pick your fighter.🙅‍♀️ *Not All Threading is Created Equal*If you’ve had a bad experience, blame the tech—not the technique. Clean thread, clean tools, and clean practices matter.💡 *Bakers, Estheticians, and Business Owners: Timing Is Everything*Selling baked goods? Bookkeeping services? Beauty appointments? Do it on payday. Trust us.👀 *Don’t Let Trends Run Your Business*Whether it’s Mixie Skincare or Swipe Right Wipes, test what works for you. Stop following what’s “in.” Be intentional.📣 *Live Demos are GOLD for Content*The sugaring scene was real, raw, and hilarious. Your audience wants authenticity—even if it’s a little awkward.🖥 *Follow Us for More:**Cristal Rubio* (Beauty Pro Bookkeeping): Instagram*Jackie Rodman* (Skinfinite San Antonio): Instagram*Matt Nelson* (Peachtree Rose Marketing): Website | Instagram*Connect with us on all our social medias*https://www.instagram.com/beautyboundtx/https://www.facebook.com/BeautyBoundTXhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beauty.boundGet in touch with Cristalhttps://www.instagram.com/beautyprobookkeeping/ for Bookkeeping Services or https://www.instagram.com/artsycristal/ Tattoo Services or visit her website https://www.beautyprobookkeeping.com/https://www.facebook.com/BeautyProBookkeepingGet in touch with Jackiehttps://www.instagram.com/skinfinitesanantonio/https://www.skinfinitesanantonio.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084045943776