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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 anyone wanting to achieve that look. However, recently, there has been an uptick in the number of clients getting their fillers dissolved. The beauty industry, ... Read More
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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 its most powerful drivers. According to Nielsen (2019 report), Black consumers outspend other demographics nearly nine to one, capturing 86% of the ethnic hair and ... Read More
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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, many skin professionals and spa owners note a summer lull when clients are away on vacation and visiting the spa more infrequently, relying on hair ... Read More
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Skin care professionals can gain an understanding of cosmetic chemistry without being a chemist when they know why a product works without using the marketing language around it. It begins with learning about the makeup of any product. THE FIVE BUCKETS OF INGREDIENTS Each ingredient falls into five functional buckets of differentiation. The first bucket ... Read More
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The aesthetics industry has undergone a transformation from a niche luxury market to a highly sophisticated one, where one-size-fits-all is a relic of the past. As beauty professionals continue to navigate 2026, they are witnessing the birth of what the industry is referring to as “The Intelligent Aesthetic.” This era is defined by a synergy ... Read More
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Menopause is not a niche topic. It is not a trend or a buzzword. It is a life stage that will affect half the population, and in the treatment room, many see its effects every single day. Collagen production slows. Skin becomes drier and thinner. Barrier function weakens. Sensitivity increases. Pigmentation can shift. What used ... Read More
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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 quickly “hormonal” becomes a dead end. Clients come in oily but tight, suddenly reactive, and breaking out on a familiar schedule, and professionals often nod ... Read More
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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 medically intervened upon – portrayed as desirable or admirable, or even portrayed at all. In 2021, a 45-year-old Kate Winslet made headlines for demanding a ... Read More
