Great service isn't enough. Onyeka Michael-Ugu from Hello Perfect Aesthetic reveals how she transforms satisfied clients into loyal advocates through genuine care and strategic relationship building. Learn the difference between transactional service and the kind of care that keeps clients coming back for years.
Topics covered: Client retention, customer relationships, aftercare strategies, aesthetic business growth, client loyalty building
Guest: Onyeka Michael-Ugu: Founder, Hello Perfect Aesthetic and Laser Clinics
Stop the hire-train-lose cycle! Dupe Talabi, founder of TasalaHQ, reveals how she's kept team members for 10+ years in an industry known for high turnover. Learn her secrets to building a workplace culture where staff feel valued, stay longer, and contribute to real business growth.
Topics covered: Team retention strategies, hiring for culture fit, building workplace community, staff development, beauty industry management
Guest: Dupe Talabi - Founder, TasalaHQ
Burnout isn't a badge of honor. In this episode, host Layo Ogunbanwo speaks with wellness expert Funmto Ogunbanwo about scaling your beauty business sustainably. Learn how to grow without losing your mind, health, or sense of self. Essential listening for beauty entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed and want to build differently.
Topics covered: Business burnout, sustainable scaling, mental health for entrepreneurs, boundary setting, wellness in business
Guest: Funmto Ogunbanwo - Lead Therapist & Founder, Ibi Ayo Wellness & Therapy
In this solo episode of Beyond Beauty, we’re getting into it: the real role of technology in beauty businesses.
If you’re still juggling paper diaries, sticky notes, or a dozen WhatsApp messages just to stay organized—this one’s for you.
We’re talking:
Why many beauty entrepreneurs are still hesitant to go digital
The real impact of switching from manual to automated systems
How the right tech can save time, reduce stress, and actually help you grow
And why going digital doesn’t have to mean going broke (or going crazy)
If you've ever thought:
“I don’t have time to learn all this tech,”
“What I have is already working fine,”
Or even “I don’t think my business is big enough for software” —
This episode might shift your perspective.
Because the truth is: you don’t need more hours in the day—you just need better tools.
In this week’s episode of Beyond Beauty, Layo had an incredible chat with Ayodeji Awonuga, the founder of Studio Concierge and Forvr Murr, and we got straight into it; what beauty businesses are getting wrong with social media, and what it actually takes to use it as a real growth tool.
We talked about everything from:
This episode is honest, practical, and full of gems, especially if you’ve been feeling frustrated with your engagement or unsure what to post.
In Episode 3 of Beyond Beauty, Layo sat down with Cynthia Ugo, founder of Beautish NG, to talk honestly about no-shows, why they happen, how they affect our businesses, and most importantly, what we can do about them.
We talked about boundaries, structure, the power of deposits, and what it looks like to protect your time without feeling like the bad guy. Cynthia shared what’s worked for her, what she had to unlearn, and the shifts that helped her regain control of her schedule and peace of mind.
If no-shows have ever made you second-guess yourself or feel stuck, this episode is for you.
In this week’s episode of Beyond Beauty, we sat with Psalmuel Joseph of 25Pskyn to talk about exactly that. How do you grow from a one-person show to a team? How do you know it’s the right time? What if you’re scared of losing control? Or worse, staff?
Psalmuel has lived this journey, and he shared real lessons from building and leading teams. We talked about the signs it’s time to hire, how to find the right people, and how to scale without losing your peace (or your standards).
Watch the full episode now on Youtube @withsplice
Ever feel like running a beauty business in Nigeria comes with a new challenge every week? You’re not alone.
In the pilot episode of Beyond Beauty, Layo sits down with two powerhouse founders — Koyinsola Vera-Cruz of Tresses Lagos and Onyekachi Iroha of Beauty Atelier — for an honest conversation on what it really takes to build and stay in business.
From pricing to staffing to staying consistent, they share the lessons they’ve had to learn on the go (and are still learning) over the last 10 years behind the chair.
Watch the full episode now on YouTube: @withsplice
For every beauty professional who's ever said, “No one talks about this.”, Beyond Beauty is for you!
Welcome to the community where we discuss the no-shows, scaling struggles, and money conversations that make or break your beauty business.
Solo stylist or team owner? This one's for you.
We're not talking trends. We're talking truths.
Coming soon.
