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“If you want to know the truth … I really wasn’t sure what I was doing.” This is what I tell students when they ask how I started in beauty education. As it turns out, … Continue reading Eli Jones June 2024 Digital Edition Feature
My journey into the world of esthetics began in the most unexpected of places: my childhood home, where my mother hosted Mary Kay skincare parties. My role was simple yet pivotal—I set up placemats with … Continue reading Nina Curtis A Journey Through Esthetics: From Mary Kay Parties to Professional Excellence
Upon graduating from the University of California in 1980 I horrified my exit, interviewing professors by enrolling in esthetics school to indulge my love of all things beautiful and glamorous. Immediately upon licensing I accepted … Continue reading Douglas Preston Founder, Preston Acne Pros
I was fortunate enough to have my first facial when I was twelve years old. I sat up after and my immediate thought was that I wanted to do this in the future. How lucky … Continue reading Jaclyn Luongo September 2024 Digital Edition Feature
Austine Mah began her illustrious her career at Bliss Spa and LVMH, she went on to help launch The Spa at Equinox in the Greater Los Angeles area. Discovering a love for product knowledge and … Continue reading Austine Mah May 2024 Digital Edition Feature
Quỳnh Châu Stone is an influential leader, excelling as a mother, educator, entrepreneur, and advocate. As the founder and president of The Source Of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, she has dedicated over a decade … Continue reading A Legacy of Service and Innovation in Holistic Health Quỳnh Châu Stone
Our Philosophy We believe in promoting the harmony between science and nature. Our journey starts with advanced laboratory research, which seamlessly translates into effective bioadaptable skin treatments that align with the body’s natural biochemistry. Through … Continue reading NASNPRO Celebrating Industry Danné Montague-King
At-home testing kits have become increasingly popular, offering consumers more access to personal health insights. This trend spans from ancestry testing to chronic condition monitoring. Among these innovations, microbiome testing stands out, helping individuals understand … Continue reading Skin Microbiome Testing: A Game-Changer for Personalized Spa Treatments By Emily Stutzman
Have you ever thought about your relationship with nature? The idea that you have a relationship with nature has broad context and is subjective. It begins by acknowledging that, no matter how you approach it, … Continue reading Nature’s Healing in Spa Therapy Essential Oils and Plant-Based Extracts in Beauty Wellness By Jimm Harrison
Syringomas may not be a household name, but for those familiar with them, they can be a source of aesthetic distress. These small, benign tumors often appear in clusters around the eyes, although they can … Continue reading Understanding Syringoma and Its Treatment By Stephanie Holvick
Offering Skin Health Consultations as part of your services provides a powerful way to deliver personalized, science-backed treatments to your clients. This comprehensive approach enables you to understand their unique skin needs and create tailored … Continue reading How to Add Skin Health Consultations to Your Service By Emily Stutzman
Most natural oils are packed with antioxidants that benefit the skin, but they may not be suitable for everyone. Therefore, it’s a good practice to test the oil on a small area of your neck … Continue reading Oils for glowing skin By Rena Gibson
As estheticians we come across a lot of skin conditions and concerns, some easy to treat others not so much. One of the most difficult to treat is rosacea. This chronic inflammatory skin condition typically … Continue reading Topical Live Probiotics – A Natural Treatment for Rosacea By Emily Stutzman
Introduction to Glutathione Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found naturally in human cells. It is composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamine. Glutathione plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including detoxification, … Continue reading Glutathione and Its Effects on Skin Health By Chanel Jenae
Starting an esthetic business is both exciting and challenging. At what point is it possible to hire an assistant? I’m not practicing currently, but I know that it’s a busy job to run an entire … Continue reading Unlocking the Power of AI in Aesthetic Businesses: A Creative Director’s Approach By Jennifer Marie
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is made up of several layers that work together to protect the body from harmful environmental factors and regulate internal temperature. The three main … Continue reading How the skin works by Rena Levi
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is made up of several layers that work together to protect the body from harmful environmental factors and regulate internal temperature. The three main … Continue reading How the skin works by Rena Levi
Hormones are the musical notes composing the intricate melody of the human body’s symphony. That may seem overly poetic, though is a reasonable analogy. Hormones are messenger molecules. They are created within glands and other … Continue reading Essential Oils for Hormonal Balance by Jimm Harrison
In an era where wellness and self-care are not just trends but essential aspects of lifestyle, the skin care industry has witnessed a paradigm shift. There’s an increasing awareness and demand among men for skin … Continue reading Unlocking the Potential of Men’s Skin Care Procedures: A Guide for Professionals By Stephanie Holvick
Do your clients feel intimated by the formal information on the label of a sunscreen? This guide aims to demystify the jargon and help you walk them through the label to make informed choices. Keep in … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know When Reading A Sunscreen Label By Kathleen Dwyer
How often do you think about the cleanliness of lashes or the lash line? For many women, if they can’t see it, it doesn’t cross their mind often. For estheticians, we often think about cleanliness. … Continue reading Healthy Lashes By Lora Condon
Are you ready to take your esthetic practice to the next level? With the emerging science of the skin microbiome, there’s never been a better time to revolutionize your approach to skin health. Follow these … Continue reading Is Your Spa Ready for the Microbiome Revolution? By Brent Ballard
When I started my career as a trainer in microneedling 8 years ago, best practices looked very different. We were taught to go deep, 1mm to 2 mm, always use circles and hashtag methods and … Continue reading The Changing Face of Microneedling By Wendy Walker
It happens too often … clients invest time and money in treatments and products, but then hesitate to take the critical step of protecting their skin from daily UV exposure. The reasons tend to be … Continue reading Sun Smart: Help your clients find their ideal sun protection By Kathleen Dwyer
Aestheticians now have access to a range of advanced tools, such as LED lights, lasers, oxygen therapy, and other sophisticated machines, to enhance the quality of skincare. Anti-aging and longevity are a few buzzwords often … Continue reading Skin Longevity By Rena Levi
A genuine mission as a skincare professional embraces immersion within the biologic world of the skin extending into a deep, diverse and wholistic approach involving the entire mind, body, spirit of our client/patient. The nature … Continue reading Philosophy for Success by Alexandra J. Zani
In the bustling world of esthetics, finding your niche isn’t just about carving out a corner for yourself—it’s about embracing a specialized segment or area of expertise that speaks to your passion and expertise. So, … Continue reading Unlocking Success: The Power of Finding Your Niche in Esthetics By Tessa Kienow
In the whirlwind of daily life, especially within the rapidly evolving field of aesthetic practice, finding time for growth, research, and personal well-being can become a monumental task. The solution might lie in what many … Continue reading The 5 AM Wake-Up Routine: Catalyzing Success in Your Aesthetic Practice By Stephanie Holvick
Corneotherapy emphasizes the nurturing of the skin’s outermost layer, the stratum corneum. This philosophy is perfectly integrated with the use of plant-based extracts, a cornerstone of my practice. The fusion of natural botanicals with the … Continue reading Holistic Protection of the Skin’s Barrier with Plant-Based Corneotherapy By Jimm Harrison
Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods, including leafy greens, nuts, and seeds. They are known to bind to minerals like calcium, aiding in their elimination through urine. While oxalates … Continue reading Oxalates By Rena Levi
As a technician in the beauty industry, you work hard to build a full book of great people that you serve. You also work harder to retain them as long-term customers. For all the hard … Continue reading 3 Ways Technicians Can Plan For Retirement! By Steve Gomez
As an aesthetic practitioner, your quest to build an audience on Facebook is less about casting a wide net and more about drawing in a specific school of fish. Here, the prized catch is the … Continue reading Marketing Magic: 6 Steps to Cultivate a Mature Audience for Your Aesthetic Practice on Facebook FOR FREE By Stephanie Holvick
One of the most common myths regarding new esthetician graduates is that “There are enough clients for everyone!” Well, no… This sketchy logic assumes that either there are hoards of unserved potential esthetics customers waiting … Continue reading Are We Reaching an Esthetician Saturation Point? By Douglas Preston
Once the excitement and anticipation of a new skincare venture gives way to the daily rigors of business management, a new reality quietly settles in. The friends and family who promised to support you didn’t … Continue reading What Every Small Business Owner Experiences Over Time By Douglas Preston
As a savvy skincare provider in the year 2024, you probably have all sorts of cutting-edge treatments and products at your disposal. Maybe you’ve got some wild new modality that can zap skin tags off … Continue reading Free online form for 2024 By Stephanie Holvick
As estheticians, in our relentless pursuit of vibrant and youthful skin, recalibration is part of the way in which we work with each client’s skin to achieve their goals. Our unflagging dedication to healthy skin … Continue reading The Secret to Recalibrating Your Client’s Skin Barrier By Tessa Kienow
Vitiligo is a disorder that causes loss of skin color in patches primary symptom of vitiligo is the presence of white patches on the skin. The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. The condition … Continue reading Vitiligo By Rena Levi
Sophrology is a personal development discipline which aims to harmonize body and mind using relaxation, breathing and visualization techniques. Created in the 1960s by neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo, it combines the best of East and West … Continue reading Balancing Body and Mind with Sophrology By Claire Millier
The human body is a marvel of biological complexity, with ecosystems within ecosystems. While we often think of the human microbiome as an internal affair, there’s a crucial and equally fascinating world on the surface … Continue reading Supporting Your Client’s Microbial Skin Universe By Emily Stutzman
Ultrasound technology has been a mainstay technology in the medical field for many years, offering therapeutic benefits in physical therapy and medical imaging. It has recently seen a surge of popularity in the esthetician community … Continue reading Ultrasound in Skincare by Ryan Christopher