Vegas, barbers, and pool parties - oh my!! Misty hit the HUGE annual Barber Expo in Las Vegas, and we're spilling everything! From wild competitions and vendor finds to hilarious beauty show throwbacks - this episode of Booked till June is one you do not want to miss!

Welcome to this week's episode, "The Beauty Passport: The Cosmetology Compact License explained!"

Let's play a little game of "what if". What if you could pack up your shears, brushes, your blow dryer and your talent- and take them anywhere across multiple states without having to juggle five different licenses? Sounds dreamy, right? Well, Washington just signed onto the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, and it's about to make that dream a reality!!

So what does this mean for you? How does this "multistate license" actually work? Who qualifies, and what hoops do you still have to jump through?

Today, we are digging into the ins and outs and a few eyebrow raising details of this new compact. So grab your favorite travel pillow, to take a trip with us, and get ready for some big news for beauty pros! Washington is joining the Cosmetology Licensure Compact - aka The Beauty Passport. One license, multiple states.

What's happening in Europe is making waves in the world, and we're diving right in! Across the globe, a ban is actually taking place on TPO - a photo initiator that initiates the magic behind your gel polish curing. Sounds scienc-y? Don't worry, we're breaking it down in the most fun way possible.

From whispers about cancer risks to fertility fears based on animal studies (no, nobody should be eating el polish). - We're unpacking the facts, the panic, and the real science. Plus, we talk about Doug Schoon, the "nail chemist extroarinaire," and whu his take on nail product chemistry might just save you from a DIY disaster.

Is your favorite gel polish safe? Should you be worried? Or is this just another case of "the internet said it, so it must be true"? Grab your favorite color, sit back, and let's chat about nails, science, and social media myths.

Tune in for:

The truth about the European TPO ban

Why Gel polish is always under fire

Nail-biting confessions (literally)

Science meets beauty with a dose of laughs

This one's equal parts glossy, geeky, and a little gossipy-you won't want to miss it!