Swatch of Horrors

Meemz
  • 4.8 (12)
  • FASHION & BEAUTY
Swatch of Horrors

Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. You’ll hear Meemz, a former makeup artist, and her guests call out beauty industry issues and bad client behavior. Learn what it’s like to be on the other side of the chair. Behind all that glam, beauty professionals are humans too. Learn tips that improve client interactions so you can avoid some of these beauty horror stories. These horrors also extend beyond the client interaction such as the beauty professional’s personal struggles, lack of diversity in the industry, and much more. If you work in the industry and have a beauty horror story to tell, send them to @swatchofhorrors IG or Twitter. #SwatchofHorrors swatchofhorrors.substack.com

  1. I'm out

    JAN 30

    I'm out

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    11 min
  2. Ep 40: Horrors of Holiday gift-giving (gift ideas)

    11/21/2023

    Ep 40: Horrors of Holiday gift-giving (gift ideas)

    Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals! Meemz is a former makeup artist. This episode focuses on gift ideas, especially what NOT to buy this holiday season. Gift responsibly and try to reduce waste by gifting consumable products, or eco friendly products that help reduce waste like reusable cotton pads, the makeup eraser, and nore. Send in your beauty horror stories to Swatchofhorrors @ gmail . com or use the new anonymous google form here: Submit your beauty horror stories anonymously! Representation matters! Leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify with a 5-star rating! IG @swatchofhorrors TikTok @SwatchofHorrors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    27 min
  3. Ep 39: Worst kinds of co-workers to be around

    10/22/2023

    Ep 39: Worst kinds of co-workers to be around

    Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals! Meemz, a former makeup artist talks about the worst kind of co-worker to be around when working in cosmetics in a retail setting. Getting frustrated by returns, no sales, and rude clients? Meemz goes over a few mindset changes you can apply to help get you out of that toxic funk. No one wants to be around a bad vibe. Don't be that person. Send in your beauty horror stories to Swatchofhorrors @ gmail . com Representation matters! Leave a review and a 5-star rating! IG @swatchofhorrors TikTok @SwatchofHorrors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    27 min
  4. Ep 38: Your skin is literally crumbling

    08/31/2023

    Ep 38: Your skin is literally crumbling

    Swatch of Horrors turns 3 years old! Thank you all who have come along on this podcasting journey! Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals! Meemz tells a beauty horror story about the time she did a foundation match on a client. Learn how to be straight-forward and kind to your client about their hygiene or conditions that impact the overall look of their beauty goals. Send in your beauty horror stories to Swatchofhorrors @ gmail . com Representation matters! Leave a review and a 5-star rating! IG @swatchofhorrors TikTok @SwatchofHorrors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    25 min
  5. EP 37: Why I didn’t get a pedicure

    05/31/2023

    EP 37: Why I didn’t get a pedicure

    Trigger warning...This episode talks about gross body fluids. Submit your beauty horror story to Meemz @ Swatchofhorrors on IG, Twitter, or TikTok. Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals!   Representation matters! Leave a review and a 5-star rating! IG @swatchofhorrors TikTok @SwatchofHorrors   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    30 min
  6. Ep 36: Prom makeup nightmare!!

    04/27/2023

    Ep 36: Prom makeup nightmare!!

    Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals! In honor of Prom Season, Meemz recounts her prom makeup horror story where she almost didn't get her makeup done all because of a dishonest sales associate. Tune in to find out why. There is also a new segment... Representation matters! Leave a review and a 5-star rating! IG @swatchofhorrors TikTok @SwatchofHorrors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    37 min
  7. Ep 35 - Being more sanitary as a makeup artist

    04/15/2023

    Ep 35 - Being more sanitary as a makeup artist

    Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals! This episode is all about the top things you can stop doing as a makeup artist in order to be more sanitary for you and your customers. Leave a review and a 5-star rating! IG @swatchofhorrors TikTok @SwatchofHorrors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    22 min
  8. Ep 34: Hungover client at the makeup counter

    03/20/2023

    Ep 34: Hungover client at the makeup counter

    Swatch of Horrors is a podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Meemz is a former makeup artist, and she is here to share all of her stories, and the stories of her guests who work in the beauty industry. Are you a die-hard Swatch of Horrors listener? Do you want SoH merch? Comment on IG or DM Meemz to let her know! Meemz goes talks about a health update and tells a story about a client who was too hungover to get her makeup done. If you are a client, you'll want to listen to this episode to learn what NOT to do. @swatchofhorrors on Instagram and all platforms.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit swatchofhorrors.substack.com

    23 min
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About

Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. You’ll hear Meemz, a former makeup artist, and her guests call out beauty industry issues and bad client behavior. Learn what it’s like to be on the other side of the chair. Behind all that glam, beauty professionals are humans too. Learn tips that improve client interactions so you can avoid some of these beauty horror stories. These horrors also extend beyond the client interaction such as the beauty professional’s personal struggles, lack of diversity in the industry, and much more. If you work in the industry and have a beauty horror story to tell, send them to @swatchofhorrors IG or Twitter. #SwatchofHorrors swatchofhorrors.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Meemz
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meemz
  • Show Website
    Swatch of Horrors

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