No BS Estie Besties

In this podcast Bonnie and Nichola reflect on the jaw dropping results they have seen in the treatment room over the years in their acne healing work and discuss what they believe got their clients there. Spoiler Alert: The secret sauce to acne healing success doesn’t come in a bottle. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this special podcast the Estie Besties are coming to you live from their first weekend getaway together and give their thoughts on a listener’s question about the relationship between skin and the food we eat. A few places we ate at and visited: Italian Restaurant http://buonappetitoristorante.com/dinner-menu/ Winery https://www.jedwardswinery.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=1SEO_SM_GMB Irish-American dinner https://kelleysdeli.com/ Oyster Club http://www.oysterclubct.com/ Lobster Roll https://newportlobstershack.com/. Donut place https://www.libertydonutsnewport.com Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare. If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nichola’s recent move into Bonnie’s neighborhood sparked a conversation about clutter, overwhelm and the benefits of a good overhaul. Spring also just happens to be the perfect time to spring clean your skincare routine and let go of everything that doesn’t “spark joy” a la Marie Kondo AND anything that isn’t helping you achieve your skincare goals! In today’s episode the Estie Besties share their best tips on how to decide what needs to go and what you can do with anything you are not using anymore. How to Clean Makeup Brushes | Beauty Blenders https://youtu.be/OlZD1YdP9sE Allure Article Where to Donate skincare/Makeup https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.allure.com/story/where-to-donate-makeup-beauty-products-used-unused/amp Find a place to donate your cosmetics. Skincare and Makeup at Project Beauty Share. https://projectbeautyshare.org/ Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Being bestie’s in real life means whenever we get together we always end up talking about skin. With over 25 years experience between us we have definitely come across things that tick us off. Today we are sharing with you some of the biggest pet peeves we have about the beauty industry and how acne is treated. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Taking 3 months to get together and get back on track with our podcast can only be understood in the context of working mothers/business owners pandemic life. We FINALLY reunited for 2021 and have a deep and meaningful about our thoughts and hopes for this coming year. With a new season finally here we also share our tips on transitioning from Winter skin into Spring! Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie  Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we reflect on the excitement of the New Year, why it’s important and then in true 2020 fashion (AND our 13th episode) we lose the rest of the podcast. We swear we weren’t drinking!!! Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

More and more people are becoming aware of the dark side of social media and the impact it has on absolutely everything. Today we discuss the influence social media has on the beauty industry, our clients and our own lives. Look for The Social Dilemma on Netflix. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The holiday season is in full bloom and the New Year is around the corner. To many the New Year is a time to set new goals and often the focus is on self improvement. This got us thinking about skincare and how much time you need to give a skincare routine to “work”. Tune into this episode to find out what timeline is fair when giving a new skincare product a try and the importance of the difference between suppressing acne and being truly clear. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Going into the 2020 holiday season we reflect on the skincare products we wish we had used in the past. Tune into this episode to find out the ingredients we treasure now and what we would do differently if we could turn back time! Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Going into 2020 with fully booked schedules and lengthy waitlists the pandemic lockdown had us both cancelling many, many months of booked clients. We reflect today on that heartbreak and the biggest lessons we’ve learned during 2020 and how it has changed the way we look at business. Tune into this episode to find out the selfish reason we started this podcast and stay till the end to find out one of the goals we have for 2021. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The pandemic lockdown had many of us at home and ordering up a storm online and this has led to a lot of DIY purchases of professional skincare tools that esthetician’s use in the treatment room. Tune into this episode to find out why we worry about this growing trend and the professional tool we encourage our clients to use at home. Find Bonnie:  Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci  TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola:  Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We share our thoughts about whether or not acne can just go away without doing anything to treat it. Tune into this episode to find out why we think adult acne needs a solid game plan and what we think is important to include in your acne healing journey. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie.com and Pranvera.com Instagram: @facialsbybonnie @pranvera Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/facialsbybonnie/ https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/PranVera-SkinCare-104903254203785/ Find Nichola Website: PacificTouchNYC.com Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Pacific-Touch-NYC-181053459717/ YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are *digging* into the juicy topic of facial extractions today. Love them or hate them they are an important part of a professional acne facial treatment. Tune into this episode to find out why we are both huge fans of facial extractions, our tips on healing after an acne facial and how to plan your treatment when you have a big event. There are also special background “performances” from Nichola’s daughter in today’s episode

We are back in the treatment room seeing clients and talk about our “new normal” in the treatment room and give some tips on how to deal with maskne (breakouts from wearing your mask). Tune into this episode to find out what we tell people who have tried everything and still have acne. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe. DUTCH test Mindfulness Relaxing Music for Meditation

We take a quick trip down memory lane and compare notes about what made us choose the esthetics school we went to and then we dig into our thoughts on the habit that plagues so many of us .... SKIN PICKING!!!! Tune into this episode to find out what we really think about picking and find out our tips to help if picking is an issue for you. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe. Motivational Stress Balls

In this third episode a listener turned the tables on us and asked what we would look for when choosing an esthetician. Tune into this episode to find out why the same things that make a great date also apply to finding your perfect match for facials! Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola: Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe.

In this second episode we are diving straight into our listeners questions. One listener asked us to share one thing for all skin types that we think helps maintain youthfulness. We also answered how you can tell if a skincare product is right for your skin type and the things we think you should look out for. Tune into this episode to find out what we think is the foundation of good skincare and the things you need to consider when choosing products. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare YouTube: Bonnie Ndoci TikTok: Facials by Bonnie Find Nichola Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare If you liked this podcast please rate, review and subscribe.

In this first episode we introduce ourselves, talk about how we met, share our first impressions of each other, why we became estheticians and how each of us came to specialize in acne. Tune into this episode to find out what we think are some of the biggest misconceptions about acne.  Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskincare Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and Pranveraskincare  Find Nichola Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare

We are two veteran estheticians who specialize in acne who have joined together to give our listeners no BS advice about the skin issues keeping them up at night. Find Bonnie: Websites: FacialsByBonnie and PranVeraskincare Instagram: @facialsbybonnie and @PranVeraskinacre Facebook: FacialsByBonnie and Pranveraskincare Find Nichola Website: PacificTouchNYC Instagram: @PacificTouchNYC FaceBook: PacificTouchNYC YouTube: Pacific Touch NYC Holistic Skincare