Glossi

This was basically Christmas morning.

Here’s the actual skincare lesson:
The skin around your ears has pores too, and oil, dead skin, sweat, makeup, sunscreen and hair products can build up there. Add glasses, earbuds or headphones rubbing against the same spot and you’ve got the perfect little hangout for clogged pores.

To help prevent them? Be sure to cleanse around, inside, and behind your ears daily, paying attention to all those little folds. Regularly wipe down anything that touches the area, especially your glasses frames, earbuds and headphones. No need for aggressive scrubbing or picking. Just soap and water using a washcloth.

And if you DO grow me a giant blackhead… I mean, obviously bring it to your Estie Bestie. I have hobbies.

Friendly reminder from your Estie Bestie: when I say prebook before you leave… I mean PREBOOK before you leave. I love you, but even your Estie Bestie needs a vacation 🫶🏼

Moral of the story: secure the wax appointment before I secure the flight.

Yes, my grown ass really went to McDonald’s specifically for the Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal toy! Having adult money is dangerous when you also have zero self control around anything cute. 😂

And no, it was NOT for my three daughters. Mommy bought this Happy Meal for HERSELF. Please respect my boundaries and do not touch my collectibles.

I definitely have an addictive personality, but luckily my addictions are Hello Kitty, Pokémon and basically anything cute that I absolutely do not need. Could be worse, right??💀💕

Help me name my squishy drawer because every Brazilian wax comes with emotional support from me and my butter bar 🧈

Pick your fave, squeeze away, and let your Estie Bestie handle the rest. I’m always trying to think about the little things that make your appointment feel a little more comfortable and dare I say fun 🙃

Now the important question… what do we call this drawer?! Wrong answers encouraged.

A little brow cleanup can make a huge difference. Brow tweeze is great for my sensitive skin girlies. If waxing or sugaring isn’t your thing, a brow tweeze is a gentle way to shape and define your brows without irritating the skin. 💕

Katelin’s brows got a little refresh, and I even showed her a quick brow pencil trick to fill in sparse areas naturally. The goal is always soft, effortless brows that still look like you 🤍

📍Glossi Studio inside Kaizen Salon | Japantown, San Jose

Self care is real, people. Take care of yo self! As a busy estie bestie, mom, wife, and all the things… I’m so busy waxing everyone else and I often forget about my own self-care 🙃

Ideally, you should wax or sugar every 4 to 6 weeks. Staying consistent helps keep the hair on a better growth cycle, can make appointments SOOOOOOO MUCH easier, and often leads to softer, finer regrowth over time.

Well… she actually did it. 😭🖤

After years of pouring her heart into BAY AREA | Lash | Wax | Lip Blush | and the many many room renovations, Ciánna is officially closing this chapter, passing the baton, and trading lashes & waxes for diapers, baby snuggles, and new chapter in a new state. Honestly, who approved this???

I couldn’t be more grateful for the trust she’s placed in me to continue caring for her incredible clients. It’s truly an honor, and I don’t take it lightly.

Ciánna, thank you for your friendship, your mentorship, and for building something so special. You’ve made such an impact on so many people, and I’m so excited for this next adventure with Victor and your sweet baby.

To all of The Beauty Fortress clients… Hey girl heeeeeey…. I’m Alexis, your other Estie Bestie from the room next door, and I can’t wait to meet you. My goal is to make this transition feel as seamless, comfortable, and familiar as possible. If you have any questions or just want to introduce yourself before your next appointment, my DMs are always open. 🤍

And Ciánna… before you accuse me of being emotional, just know this is the last nice thing I’ll say about you for at least six months. Safe travels, give Ella & Louie a hug from me (since I know you won’t accept one), and we’ll take it from here. Love you, boo! XX💋💋

Some of my favorite clients are the ones I get to grow up with. 💖

Today was Vannalys’ very first facial, a little self care treat from Mom before she becomes a big sister.

One of the best parts of my job isn’t just helping skin glow. It’s teaching healthy skincare habits early, building confidence, and creating a space where kids and teens can ask questions and learn how to care for their skin.

Thank you for trusting me to be a small part of this special season for your family. Congratulations on your growing family! 🥹💕