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Esthetician Unlocked

Esthetician Unlocked

Written by: Elaine Sterling
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Welcome to Esthetician Unlocked, hosted by Elaine Sterling. You're now entering the podcast for navigating the fast-paced world of beauty trends. Through practical, expert-led conversations, we help you sift through the TikTok trends, Instagram reels and influencer recommendation to find what really works. Whether you’re a beauty newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, we’ll equip you with practical tips, honest reviews and the knowledge to make informed choices for your beauty journey. Tune in for fresh perspectives, myth-busting insights and everything you need to keep your beauty routine on point in this ever-evolving world! Subscribe now :)© 2026 Esthetician Unlocked 365697 Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Stop Freestyling on People’s Faces ft. Lyn Ross

    Stop Freestyling on People’s Faces ft. Lyn Ross
    Jul 14 2026
    Chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, devices, treatment stacking - the esthetics industry has never had more tools. But more tools never made a better practitioner. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Lyn Ross, founder of Institut’ DERMed, to talk about the science, discipline and emotional intelligence that has driven her skincare practice for over 4 decades. Lyn gets into the product knowledge estheticians cannot afford to fake, why unconditioned skin should not be pushed into aggressive treatments and why the healing power of touch still matters in a device-obsessed industry.
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    55 mins
  • The Beauty Business Advice Estheticians Don’t Get in School ft. Crystal Ngozi Ochemba

    The Beauty Business Advice Estheticians Don’t Get in School ft. Crystal Ngozi Ochemba
    Jun 30 2026
    A lot of estheticians are taught how to treat skin. Not nearly enough are taught how to run a business that survives. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Crystal Ngozi Ochemba, founder and lead esthetician of Crystal Ngozi Beauty and Esthetics, to talk about building a real, profitable, and purpose-led practice. From niching down in skin of color to pricing with confidence, preselling services, protecting cash flow, and leading with education instead of equipment flexes, Crystal shares the kind of advice estheticians usually have to learn the hard way. This episode serves as a much-needed reminder that nothing can save a bad beauty business - not even the most expensive lasers in town.
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    31 mins
  • The Hidden Truth of Melanin Care & Skin Safety, with JoElle Lee

    The Hidden Truth of Melanin Care & Skin Safety, with JoElle Lee
    May 26 2026
    You’d think safe and skillful treatment of melanin-rich skin would be a thing by now. But unfortunately, the aesthetics industry continues to fall short. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with JoElle Lee, a powerhouse in medical aesthetics with nearly three decades of experience, to discuss why treating melanin-rich skin safely and skillfully is not just a specialty - it's a moral and professional imperative. From launching the Skin of Color Global Institute to addressing systemic gaps in esthetics education, JoElle shares battle-tested protocols, myth-busting insights and her candid view of how the industry needs to change.
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    47 mins
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