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The End of the Filler Era: Why Natural Beauty Is Taking Its Place

Written by: Tanna Donalson, PA, CEO of Redbud Medical Spa

Lip filler has been a significant driver for the aesthetics industry for years – full, plump lips were the ultimate beauty standard, and injectable fillers became the go-to treatment for...

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Chronically Underserved

Written by: by Sherrie Tennessee, Ph.D. with insights from Lashelle Ullie, L.E.

The beauty and wellness industry is built on a paradox. Black consumers, including Black women and a growing number of Black men investing in skin care and grooming, are among...

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Calming Summer-Stressed Skin

Written by: Lydia Sarfati

The summer season is not the time for clients to coast with their skin care. Summer is the second highest season after winter for skin conditions requiring clinical visits.1 Yet,...

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Barrier First Beautiful Skin

Written by: Dru Pattan, licensed aesthetician

Hormones undeniably play a huge role in all systems – from gut health to mental clarity and, inevitably, skin. The tricky part as far as aesthetics is concerned is how...

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When Menopause Enters the Treatment Room

Written by: Mary Nielsen, licensed master aesthetician, aesthetics instructor, & practical nurse

There are feel-good social-media posts about how “30 is the new 20” or “50 is the new 30,” but rarely are women over a certain age – unretouched, unapologetic, not...

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