Episodes

  • Episode 11: Beauty Trends: Naughty or Nice
    Dec 26 2023

    She sees you when you’re sleeping (with your full face of makeup on), she knows when you’re awake (and skipped the spf in a rush out the door this morning).... Alyssa is your skincare Santa this Christmas with all judgments reserved for the skincare trends of the 2020s, thus far. Listen to find out: are the trends we’ve been seeing across social media the last few year Naughty, or Nice?

    Featuring a special cameo from Alyssa’s boyfriend, who wants all the homies to listen up and follow his girlfriend’s wisdom this holiday season and invest in their own skincare routines…

    Visit lashandbeautybarhmb.com to go see Alyssa and the rest of the team at the LABB for all your holiday treatments, and to kickstart the new year!

    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 

    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”


    Credit to: Dr. Whitney Bowe for creation and popularization of “Skin Cycling”, as referenced in this episode.


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    45 mins
  • Episode 10: Spooky Beauty
    Oct 28 2023

    Beauty can be painful, and sometimes terrifying. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have been trying some weird AF methods to appeal to all kinds of cultural standards of beauty. From trying to appear more baby-like, to looking like literal death, the horrors of historical beauty trends are downright spooky. Listen to Ariel and Alyssa discuss some of the more gruesome methods that people have been using throughout history to become more “beautiful”...

    Visit lashandbeautybarhmb.com to go see Alyssa and the rest of the team at the LABB for the best in non-radioactive, non-poisonous modern beauty treatments.

    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 

    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    44 mins
  • Episode 9: Delectable Injectables feat. Melissa Gorden, RN CANS
    Sep 24 2023

    What makes a great injector? What is the difference between Dysport and Botox? How much filler is TOO much filler? Ariel and Alyssa have always wondered about these things, and have gotten some questions from you as well, which led them to invite seasoned pro nurse injector Melissa Gorden to talk with them for an eye-opening episode focusing on the finer points (or pokes!) of practicing medical aesthetics as a nurse injector. Listen along as Melissa shares her journey from newbie nurse practicing on herself (she does NOT advise this), to opening up two clinic locations specializing in high-touch, personalized aesthetics care. If you are interested in a consultation with Melissa, visit her site: https://www.melissagordenrn.com/contact


    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 


    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 8: Beauty Foods feat. Windi Bauer
    Aug 28 2023

    Did you know that staying hydrated involves more than just drinking water? Are you curious as to which foods might be causing those annoying AF zits? While Alyssa and Ariel are used to talking about the recipes for skin success when it comes to topical products and treatments, they’ve recruited fellow Lash and Beauty Bar beauty expert Windi Bauer to talk about actual food recipes and recommendations to help give you your best glow. Windi is a body treatment specialist, massage therapist, and naturopath-in- progress (listen to hear Ariel mispronounce that at least once!), with some great advice on how to incorporate a nutrient-rich, balanced diet to support your beauty goals. Spoiler alert: whatever amount of vegetables you think is enough, probably isn’t. 


    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 


    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    57 mins
  • Episode 7: Beauty Industry Insiders feat. Klaudia Mayer
    Jul 25 2023

    The stars have aligned and you are in luck today, bestie! On this episode, you’re getting TWO Bestie Aesthies! Alyssa and Ariel are blessed to sit down for a fantastic convo with one of their favorite aestheticians in the business, and longtime friend, Klaudia Mayer. Klaudia Mayer is a skincare specialist who showcases her amazing results at national beauty conventions, a micro-needling devotee, and owner of KL Beauty (@klaudbeauty on socials). You’ll hear Klaudia and Alyssa call out the scariest red flags when finding a dermatologist or aesthetician, what it’s like finding your community in the beauty industry, and behind-the-scenes stories from some of their most memorable learning experiences of their aesthetics journeys. 


    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 


    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 6: Beauty Under the Sea feat. Hannah Mermaid
    Jul 6 2023

    If you’ve ever wondered or fantasized about mermaid life (and mermaid beauty!), this episode is for you. This one is for all of the ocean lovers, the sparkly daydreamers, and the people who grew up being THAT kid who refused to get out of the pool when the grownups said it was time. Hannah Mermaid, often recognized as the originator of professional mermaid-ing, joins Alyssa and Ariel for this extra special episode of YBA podcast. Find out how Hannah got started as a mermaid, what it means to be a “servant of the sea”, and what her beauty routines are to handle her aquatic lifestyle and achieve that mystical mermaid aesthetic. 


    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 


    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    45 mins
  • Episode 5: Committed to the Tan
    Jun 28 2023

    Ariel and Alyssa can both agree that there is nothing wrong with wanting to BE tan, per se… but there are ways to get a tan that are healthier than others in this day and age. Alyssa, owner and aesthetician at  Lash and Beauty Bar, explains why some people can handle more sunshine than others and advocates for self-tanning products in lieu of natural tanning or, heaven forbid, getting yourself an express ticket to melanoma city by lying in a UV bed. 


    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 


    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    29 mins
  • Episode 4: Build Your Best Routine
    Jun 21 2023

    You’ve heard the words “skincare routine” used and abused by influencers, but we promise this episode is different.  Alyssa, owner and aesthetician at Lash and Beauty Bar, and her bestie Ariel talk about paring down your routine to keep it simple enough to stick to, while still being effective. They also discuss the absolute MIRACLE that is Martha Stewart’s face at 81, and what her routine probably does/ doesn’t include to keep her looking so flawless. Do you need to start drinking the blood of the village virgins every week to keep your skin smooth and supple? That part is between you and your aesthetician, but committing to doing SOMETHING is the most important part!  


    Got questions related to any and all things beauty? Share your questions with us on “Ask an Aesthie” 


    Are you curious to know how your skincare routine stacks up? Share your routine and listen for your personalized evaluation and rating on “Rate My Routine”

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    36 mins