Real People · Real Stories

The People
Behind the Stories

Salon owners, educators, and beauty entrepreneurs who’ve shared their story on Beauty Bound.

Cristal Rubio, host of Beauty Bound, recording an episode
Ashley Woods

Ashley Woods

Bitter Endz Hair Artistry

A reunion fifteen years in the making — Ashley and Andres reconnect on friendship, business, and life in the beauty industry.

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Andres Zertuche

Andres Zertuche

Upon Request Hair

An unexpected reunion turns into a very real conversation about money, salon life, and beauty industry friendships.

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Pamela Escobar

Pamela Escobar

Skin Experience by Pamela (SEBP)

From solo esthetician to scaled empire — Pamela shares the SEBP method and what it takes to build a team.

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Desiree

Desiree

Haus of Bella Aesthetics & Glow & Gather

From a decade in corporate leadership at USAA to scaling a thriving med spa in San Antonio — Desiree opens up about startup debt, family doubts, and learning to delegate.

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Valerie

Valerie

Haus of Bella Aesthetics

From commission-driven corporate aesthetics to pursuing her RN — Valerie shares what led her to Haus of Bella and bringing San Antonio's first Carbon Wave treatment to clients.

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Scott Halperin

Scott Halperin

Sola Salon Studios

Owner of three Sola Salon Studios locations in San Antonio — Scott returns to share what beauty school doesn't teach you about salon ownership.

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Mercedes Vidales

Mercedes Vidales

The Wax Scene

Owner of The Wax Scene in Castle Hills, San Antonio — Mercedes joins Beauty Bound to share her story as a beauty business owner.

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