“We wanted to create a skincare line that was both quality on the inside and beautiful on the outside. As self-proclaimed “product junkies”, we found ourselves in constant search of the perfect product line and time after time we came up short. Life milestones like getting married and starting a family while also working full-time jobs kept us busy but that didn’t stop us from perusing our dream. And so the concept of Sorella Apothecary was born," said co-founders Emily Sindlinger & Danielle Munley.

Sorella Apothecary is a professional skincare line that combines the best of modern day science with natural, old world philosophies. Sorella translates to “sister” in Italian and the brand gets its name from its co-founders, Danielle and Emily, who are sisters by marriage. As an esthetician, Emily carried 14 different lines because she couldn't find one line that had it all. Cue the lightbulb. When Emily approached Danielle with the initial idea of starting her own skincare line, Danielle was all-in. The journey began at their first tradeshow where they found themselves not being able to find anything appealing on the outside. With Danielle's marketing background, she was the brains behind Sorella's beautiful packaging. Fun fact, it took her a whole month to decide on a shade of gold. In every Sorella product you will find effective, targeted ingredients that are balanced with ingredients that nourish the skin. Every element of the line has been handpicked to help target specific skin concerns and work to build up the skin’s barrier. We leave out toxins, harsh fragrances, parabens and sulfates. We pack our products with rich nutrient and active ingredients that support skin's natural regenerating properties. For more information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.

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HydraFacial is jumpstarting the beauty health careers of black, indigenous or people of color (BIPOC) aestheticians by awarding one HydraFacial Connect Certification scholarship every month between July 2021 – July 2022.

The CONNECT certification takes all the foundational components of being a skin health pro and layers in skills you don’t learn in aesthetic school, like business building, marketing, cross-selling, social media, networking, mentoring, and leadership. It’s a 3-level program and with each level, content grows increasingly more complex as participants will be challenged to demonstrate their new knowledge and skills with video assessments and other homework assignments while receiving personalized coaching from HydraFacial Training & Education Managers.

The program is primarily online and self-paced, but once our students reach Expert Level 2, HydraFacial asks them to participate in HFX, HydraFacial’s 2-day live flagship training. Because HFX is the heart of HydraFacial’s education offering, attendance at a live event really brings it all together for the esthetician and includes live hands-on training, which is critical to success.

The program also qualifies for continuing education in most states that require continuing education units. The program is also NCEA accredited and BPPE accredited by the state of California as a private post-secondary education institution – a nod to HydraFacial’s instructional quality.

Any licensed U.S. estheticians and cosmetologists can find out more and sign up for HydraFacial’s “You’re Glowing” scholarships and learn about the eligibility requirements, or fill out an application here: https://hydrafacial.com/connect-scholarship/.

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Needing a product restock at the spa? Looking to add a new retail line? Start with the brands featured at the Summit! 

This brightening serum re-hydrates skin and is clinically proven to firm and re-densify skin. Other key ingredients include Hibiscus to relax and smooth expression line, Cherimoya to soothe, calm, and rebalance skin, and Entadine to protect. Antü Brightening Face Serum is designed for all skin types and is especially great for dull, dry, or uneven skin.

646.657.9451  Codex Beauty Labs

A rich, nourishing night cream that restores the skin barrier and helps defend against exposure to airborne particulate matter pollutants. This brightening night cream re-hydrates your skin and is clinically proven to improve skin tone uniformity and soften skin overnight with the AntüComplex™ formula. Other key ingredients include Black Jack flower, which mimics retinoids to improve elasticity and firmness, Daisy to brighten and revitalize, and Cupuaçu Butter to protect the skin barrier and reduce trans-epidermal water loss. Antü Brightening night cream is designed for all skin types and is especially great for dull, dry, or uneven skin.

646.657.9451  Codex Beauty Labs

This restoring daytime moisturizer protects the skin barrier and helps defend against exposure to airborne particulate matter pollutants. Made with Codex Beauty Labs’ patent-pending, potent AntüComplex™ formula, this brightening moisturizer re-hydrates your skin, and is clinically proven to alleviate damage caused by UV light exposure and refine the appearance of pores. Key ingredients include Murumuru to restore skin moisture, Camapu to alleviate redness and protect against infrared damage, and Entadine to protect against environmental stressors. Antü Brightening Moisturizer is designed for all skin types and is especially great for dull, dry, or uneven skin.

646.657.9451  Codex Beauty Labs

August brings the end of summer and the start of a new school year for many teenagers and young adults. With the importance of appearance being at the forefront of their minds, spas and professionals need to be ready with the answers and the right products to help this transition be as smooth as possible. (Must be logged in and hold an active AIA membership to view video below.)

Take a moment this month with Nicole Majdali to enjoy a treatment. Remembering what it feels like to be an honored client may make all the difference for the overall spa experience. With the many hours a skin care professional spends in the spa, they may need a reminder to spend a little time on the table rather than servicing clients. (Must be logged in and hold an active AIA membership to view video below.)

A new school year is all about new beginnings. Students love everything new to begin the new year as it sets the tone for a fresh start. Every student deserves a new look, so they feel their best and experience a boost in self-confidence as they anticipate the new school year. It is important that every teenager has a look that reflects who they feel they are on the inside. This year has been all about inclusivity and acceptance as the world continues to try to build a bridge between people and embrace others regardless of any differences. 

Jaclyn Peresetsky is the founder of Skin Perfect Academy, Skin Perfect Spas, and Colore Me Perfect Analysis and Cosmetics. Her passion lies in advanced education for aestheticians in real life aesthetics. She contributes her expertise through speaking, writing, teaching, and continues to see her clients to further her knowledge and skill to share it with others.

There are some first-time clients who will dump an entire bag of skin care products on the table when they come in for their first facial appointment or consultation. Thankfully, they sought out a professional for guidance and support with their skin. With the vast amount of so-called skin experts, beauty influencers, beauty bloggers, and YouTube’s famous “how-to videos,” it is no wonder women and men are confused when it comes to skin care and what they should or should not use. Skin care professionals should understand how to help clients navigate the internet, how to simplify clients’ skin care routines through education, and lastly, how to empower clients to make smart skin care purchases for their skin.

Samantha Dench is a 16-year licensed aesthetician, owner of Skin Deep, author, and speaker. Dench’s passion goes beyond treating the skin and incorporates internal health as means to achieve healthy skin for clients by finding the root of the problem. She loves to educate groups of women and share her knowledge and passion for skin. Dench finds pleasure in sharing her book to help women take control of their skin. She is a single mom of three and loves to cook, bake, and find creative ways for healthy alternatives to her favorite dishes.