The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast
There's something quite magical about people in the hair and makeup business - No matter how introverted our clients are, whether they're regular customers or complete strangers, as soon as they sit down in that chair and we ask how they're doing, they open up completely. By the time their hair and makeup is done we're well on our way to solving all the world's problems, ready to pick it up again at their next appointment! The Beauty School Dropouts squad gets a lot of really lovely feedback from our clients - whether they've come to see us at a car show, popped in for a lesson, or booked us for their wedding - and the one constant is always that people really enjoy talking with us, and listening to our stories, jokes, advice, and general banter. If the last few years have shown us anything, it's the importance of human connection, and we've really missed all our clients while we've been yo-yoing in and out of lockdowns and restrictions, so we've decided to start a podcast. The Beauty School Dropouts Pod is part agony aunt, part salon banter, and all fabulous - because a good hairdresser is cheaper than a therapist!
Episodes
Welcome to the sixty seventh episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang catch up on the last couple of weeks and chat about trying to find yourself again after becoming a parent, why sometimes positive anticipation in the lead up to an exciting event can still be quite stressful, and how awkward it can be trying to ask people to be your friend when you're a grown adult, as well as setting some...
Welcome to the sixty sixth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang chat about some changes to our regularly scheduled programming for the next wee while (thanks to Fran's hand trying to make an escape from the end of her arm) and remind you all about the cool events we have coming up over the coming months.
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
Art...
Welcome to the sixty fifth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang answer a bunch of listener questions covering everything from avoiding burnout to what is a good age for kids to start playing with makeup in our second monthly 'Help Corner' episode! If you would like to submit a question for the BSD squad then please feel free to submit them via email to thebeautyschooldropoutsnz@gmai...
Welcome to the sixty fourth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang chat about our last couple of big events - Caroline Bay Rock'n'Hop and Beach Hop - and share all the fun / weird / confusing / delightful / stressful parts, including a rather spectacular serenade from Pacific Elvis Johnny Angel, and a suprising revelation that some people just don't get why we're called The ...
Welcome to the sixty third episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang chat with professional organiser Carrie from Curate Home NZ about her top tips for keeping your space tidy and functional, including what to do about kids toys, why it's ok to have a little junk drawer here and there, and how to tackle the dreaded 'Doom Box'
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by...
Welcome to the sixty second episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang answer a bunch of listener questions covering everything from afternoon tea to making massive career changes in the first of our new monthly 'Help Corner' episodes! If you would like to submit a question for the BSD squad then please feel free to submit them via email to thebeautyschooldropoutsnz@gmail.com, or via the ...
Welcome to the sixty first episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang recap the recent Miss Pinup New Zealand contest, talking through our favourite talents, the outfits we'd most like to steal, and the best bits from each contestant throughout the day. We also interview our new reigning queen, the lovely Miss Sandy Dee to ask her a million questions about her incredible outfits, and share wit...
Welcome to the sixtieth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang recap our weekends at events around the country (or at home in bed in the case of one bedraggled plague-ridden Aucklander) as well as chatting about sponsoring pageants, and why hearing people complain about prizes really gets our goats.
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
Artwork by Ja...
Welcome to the fifty ninth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang recap our weekend at the Kumeu Classic Car & Hotrod Festival, and talk about our plans for this weekends' upcoming events - Muscle Car Madness in Rangiora and The Beauty School Dropouts Miss Cruise Martinborough, both of which should be on your list of must-do events if you're in the area.
Edited by Fran ...
Welcome to the fifty eighth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the gang recap our summer breaks, and Fran subjects everyone to some of the ridiculous hypothetical scenarios that were discussed around her family dinner table.
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
Artwork by Jayde Lemonade
Welcome to the fifty seventh episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week you're invited to our end of year Christmas Party! The team open our super secret presents from Sarah and play a game of Truth or Drink, so if you thought you knew us too well already then just you wait.....
To check out our team's little side-hustles for Christmas gifts this year, find The Fire Inside Photography her...
Welcome to the fifty sixth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat about our Christmas gift lists, and share some great ideas for shopping locally, easy homemade presents, and ways to gift an experience on a budget.
To check out our team's little side-hustles for Christmas gifts this year, find The Fire Inside Photography here, Pink Lemon here, Hawker and Max here, and The Bea...
Welcome to the fifty fifth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team exhaustedly recap the best bits of our weekend at NZ's largest nostalgia festival - Beach Hop!
If you came to see us and get your glam on, then don't miss out on a chance to win a $20 BSD voucher by sharing your photos from the event over on Facebook
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB...
Welcome to the fifty third episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week Nicole and Fran answer all your burning questions in a Listener Questions Bonanza, talking about everything from our favourite hair products to the wildest events we've worked at.
Don't forget - It's Beach Hop this week, so if you're heading down make sure to stop in and see us at the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market ...
Welcome to the fifty third episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat about festive burnout, and how to say no to people when you're feeling stretched thin enough to see through - whether it's work, family, or the colossal pressure of unpaid domestic labour and societal expectations dragging you down.
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
A...
Welcome to the fifty second episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat with Ruth Montgomerie (the 'Pageant Concierge' of the Miss Pinup New Zealand organising team) about why they've switched the contest to a stand-alone event at Q theatre for 2023, what parts of the pageant are always her absolute favourite, and why it's so so important for us to support community events ...
Welcome to the fifty first episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat about why celebrating a bunch of catholics failing to blow up a building 400 years ago on the other side of the world is a bit weird, and we introduce some fun new projects we have underway over on the Dropouts Blog
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
Artwork by Jayde Lemonade
Welcome to the fiftieth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat about why it sucks having halloween in the southern hemisphere, what our halloweens were like as kids, and we brainstorm some excellent costume ideas for our listeners.
Don't forget we have a sale on our halloween collection until midnight on the 31st of October - Just use code 'Halloween' for 15% off at...
Welcome to the forty ninth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat with the recent winner of Miss Vintage Australasia, the gorgeous Angel Blush, about pageant prep, burlesque, and how to put on a show!
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
Artwork by Jayde Lemonade
Welcome to the forty eighth episode of The Beauty School Dropouts Podcast!
This week the team chat about the way creator-driven online sex work has thrived in the last few years, as well as the stigma that comes with being an OnlyFans content creator, and why it isn't as easy as it looks to make it big.
Edited by Fran Robertson
Music provided by RHVBARB / Pond5.com
Artwork by Jayde Lemonade
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