discipline embodied.*

the time will pass anyway, make it count.

I was recently on a date at a restaurant with a notoriously long waiting list and we were seated directly next to the server station. Like right next to it. In the middle of constant foot traffic, noise, people brushing past, in the least desirable seat in the building by someone who didn't think I’d say anything. I looked at the waitress and asked kindly if we could move to one of the back tables since those were empty. She looked back at me and performed not understanding, which was interesting because I had been extremely clear. I repeated myself and she then shifted into passive aggressive mode and began explaining that people would be passing by the back table too. I said excuse me. She said you can sit there but we're going to pass there too. I asked one final time until finally her colleague stepped in and gave us a straightforward yes, you can sit there. I gave the original waitress the dirtiest look I have ever assembled in my life and she received it fully and finally shut up and we moved and she didn't come back for the rest of our evening and that was that.

As I was translating and we settled into conversation, a woman at the next table leaned over and asked what I had ordered because it looked delicious (tartelettes aux pommes et glace vanille bc I'm basic af) but that was not really what she was asking. She had been listening and was looking for an entry point, and we got into a conversation since she wanted to know more about me, what I study, where I grew up and how I switched between 2 languages so effortlessly (Americans). Her husband was there too, both physicians, she worked in drug development, lovely people, a few genuinely warm exchanges and then I turned back to my date.

Skincare

Cleansing, double cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturizing

Facials (basic, anti-aging, acne, hydration, brightening)

Lymphatic drainage facial massage

Gua sha and facial cupping

Ice therapy and cryofacials at home

LED and red light therapy

Microcurrent at home

Dermaplaning

Chemical exfoliation (AHA, BHA, PHA)

Enzyme treatments and masking

Lip care and exfoliation

Body Care

Dry brushing

Body exfoliation and scrubs

Self tanning application

Body massage for circulation and lymphatic drainage

Body oiling technique

Stretch mark prevention and treatment

Cellulite massage

Hair Removal

Waxing (hot, strip, sugaring)

Threading

At home brow lamination and tinting

At home lash tinting and lifting

Brows and Lashes

Brow mapping and shaping

Brow tinting and lamination

Lash application and layering

Lash lifting at home

Makeup Application

Skin prep and base application

Day and evening looks

Bridal and special occasion makeup

Color theory and face shapes

Contouring and highlighting

Eye looks for specific eye shapes

No makeup makeup

Editorial techniques that translate to real life

Long wear and transfer proof application

Color correcting and concealing

Nail Care

Manicures and pedicures

Cuticle care

Gel application and safe removal

Nail art

Nail health and repair

Press on application and customization

Hair Care

Scalp care and massage

Understanding hair porosity

Blowout technique

Roller sets and heatless styling

At home toning and color maintenance

Protective styling basics

Deep conditioning and protein treatments

Olaplex and bond repair at home

Wellness and Nutrition

Supplementation for skin, hair and nail health

Ingestible beauty basics

Understanding ingredient lists and cosmetic chemistry