This week on BROWDUCATION, Megs is joined by corrective skincare specialist Molly Markland of Skin by Molly M. for a thoughtful conversation around skin barrier health, hydration, and why long-term results should always come before instant gratification.

Together, they unpack how aggressive treatments impact the skin, what professionals should watch for before performing services, and why staying within your scope of practice leads to better outcomes for clients.

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Podcast discusses:

• 🧬 Why skin barrier health matters before any treatment

• 💧 Hydration and barrier-supporting ingredients

• ⏳ Instant gratification vs long-term skin health

• ✂️ Signs of compromised skin before waxing or tinting

• 🧠 Setting professional boundaries within your scope

• 🎯 Niching down for stronger results

  ⚠️ Episode Note:
  Due to technical difficulties, this episode was cut off before its natural end. Stay tuned for more with Molly when she returns to the podcast for a follow-up episode coming soon.

  Follow Molly and Skin by Molly M. :

  📲 IG: @skin_by_mollym

  🌐 : www.chicoskincare.com

  
  

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  Find here: VITAMIN A SKIN SCIENCE: A scientific guide to healthy skin

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👑 The Brow King is back! Megs sits down with René De La Garza @skinmaestro to talk career pivots, building community in the brow/lash world, and what it really takes to deliver healthy, consistent brow lamination results—without sacrificing the client experience.

René shares his origin story (yes… opera singer era 🎼), the behind-the-scenes mindset that helped him build Brow Down Studio, and why education-first brands are changing the game for pros. They also dive into the rise of intimate industry events like Brow Bash, common lamination mistakes even experienced artists make, and the “small luxury” touches that keep clients coming back—like René’s signature Crown Chakra Massage. ✨

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How René went from opera + corporate beauty to brow artistry 🎭➡️🖤
• Why Brow Bash works (and why trade shows are shrinking) 🤝
• The real reason brows “fall out” after lamination (hint: user error)
• The #1 mistake brow artists make: skipping consultation 📝
• How to elevate retention with client experience + luxury touches 💆‍♀️
• Trend forecast: lamination isn’t going anywhere + tints are leveling up 🎨

Follow René + Brow Down Studio Pro

• IG (René): @skinmaestro
• IG (Brand): @browdownstudiopro
• Websites: browdownstudiopro.com + browdownstudio.com 🌐

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This week on Browducation, Megs sits down with Savannah Estelle Johnson of @thebrowstar or an honest conversation about branding, specialization, and building a sustainable beauty business.

Savannah shares her journey from beauty school during COVID to becoming a brow-focused artist and educator — including why narrowing her services changed everything, how branding helped her stand out in a saturated industry, and why clear client communication is just as important as technical skill.

They also unpack realistic expectations around brow services, including tinting, lamination, and permanent makeup, and discuss why honesty, focus, and alignment lead to stronger client relationships and long-term growth.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why niching down can accelerate growth
🎨 Branding as a trust-building tool
🧠 Client education vs. unrealistic expectations
✂️ Tinting, lamination, and permanent makeup realities
📣 Communication as a core business skill
🔥 Building a business that supports your lifestyle

🔗 Connect with Savannah Estelle Johnson:
📲 Instagram: @thebrowstar

🌐 thebrowstar.com

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📲 IG: @browducation | @the.eyebrow.goddess
🎥 TikTok: @the.eyebrow.goddess
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This episode includes a few brief audio glitches due to technical difficulties. Thanks for your patience — the conversation is worth it. 💛

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