North Dakota became the latest state to untangle natural hair braiders and eyebrow threaders from a thicket of licensing red tape thanks to a bill signed earlier this year. Before the law was signed, threaders could only work in North Dakota if they became a licensed aesthetician, a credential that requires a minimum of 600 hours of coursework. The requirements for braiders were even more…

In Sooke, British Columbia, Seaflora’s new skin brightening formula is the result of four years of development working with the National Research Council of Canada. Seabright Moisturizing Brightener has a potent combination of unique, kelp bioactives to decrease melanin and target hyperpigmentation. These potent marine bioactives create the most powerful skin brightening solution to date. Seaflora has strategically combined the unique skin brightening capability of…

Repêchage CEO and Founder, Lydia Sarfati, is a contributing author to the new “Milady’s Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition” available at the end of this month. The textbook was first published in 1978 and, today, is the most widely used aesthetics textbook in the world. Sarfati contributed three main chapters on the treatment room, performing core facial treatments, and facial massage technique, working closely with…

The Skin Cancer Foundation kicks off the third year of its mobile education and screening program, “Destination: Healthy Skin,” on Monday, May 13 in New York City, New York. The program is designed to save lives by educating the public about the importance of early detection for skin cancer, as well as effective sun protection for skin cancer prevention. Inside the “Destination: Healthy Skin” RV,…

Over 150 skin care and spa professionals from over 15 countries joined Repêchage at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, New York, for the launch of the next generation of clinically-proven, sustainably-harvested, seaweed skin care: the new Repêchage Vita Cura Gold Collection. Guest speakers at the event also included Lynelle Lynch, founder and owner of Bellus Academy and president of Beauty…

Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, located in the heart of downtown Montclair, New Jersey, first opened its door to the public in 1994. Having had 15 successful years in its original location, in 2009, the salon relocated to a beautifully renovated 19th Century Masonic Temple on South Fullerton Avenue now celebrating 10 years on this restored historic location. In honor of Bangz’ 25th anniversary, the…

A last-minute amendment to change the law is being considered at the Minnesota State Capitol that could drastically change the regulation of cosmetology, makeup, and eyelashes. The current draft of the amendment contains the following: • no training or license would be needed to do makeup • no training or license would be needed to do eyelash extensions • no training or license would be…

Candela Corporation, a leading global medical aesthetic device company, announced the publication of the largest study of infants and babies treated with a laser for birthmarks, port wine stains, and other vascular related skin conditions on the face and body. Roy Geronemus, M.D., a world authority on the treatment of laser-based vascular anomalies at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, treated a total…