Foils, Feathers & Feelings: What Beauty School Didn’t Teach Me

Episode Summary:

In this raw and relatable solo episode, host Laura Bell takes us back to her beauty school beginnings—from sky-high poofs and Bump-Its to her first butthole wax (yes, really). With her signature humour and honesty, Laura shares what no textbook ever covered: learning to build a beauty career one foil, facial, and emotional breakdown at a time. She opens up about the moment she realized hairstyling wasn’t just about hair—it was about heart. A powerful story about a client discovering she had alopecia reminds us that behind every great style is a stylist who truly cares. Tune in for beauty myths busted, salon truths dropped, and a reminder that we’re all learning as we glow.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Mane Talk: unfiltered beauty biz realness

00:45 – Laura's beauty school flashback: poofs, feathers & girl squad nerves

02:00 – Braids for days & butthole waxing: a stylist’s early skill set

03:00 – When she realized: "This isn’t my backup plan, this is the plan"

04:00 – What beauty school doesn’t teach you: marketing, meltdown management & emergency toners

04:45 – Emotional story: Helping a client through unexpected alopecia

06:00 – The truth about hats and baldness (myth busted!)

06:40 – A message to stylists, clients & everyone in between

07:10 – Sneak peek: Next episode brings Halloween horror stories with Natasha

💬 Notable Quotes:

“They don’t teach you what to do when a client cries in your chair.”

“Wearing hats does not cause baldness. Your dad’s hairline might be more to blame.”

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