December, 2023

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5 Global Industry Trends Set to Transform the Aesthetics Empire

MedEsthetics

Get ready for the latest global aesthetic trends and innovations set to shape the future of the medical aesthetics industry! You don't want to miss these industry insights from the 2023 Merz Aesthetics Expert Summit!

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A Business Lesson from the Art World

Salon Today

The shift towards a consumer-centric salon model represents a significant evolution in how salons engage with their customers and art can be the catalyst. When you can make the customer's journey immersive and personalized, you differentiate your business and create a profit-centric business model.

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SkinVive – Worth It or Hype?

Skin Tour

I truly wish I had a definitive answer for this, but… I think there will be one in the next 6-9 months as this gets put into more general use. If you haven’t seen or paid attention to the marketing hype (Allergan) on this product, you’re probably wondering what this is. It’s a hyaluronic acid injectable product in a syringe, but it’s not really a filler.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Maintaining a strong and healthy skin barrier has never been more important, yet the key ingredients for skin barrier repair often don’t get the spotlight they deserve. So how are we supposed to know how to repair the skin barrier? Don’t worry, I’ll explain! Lately, there’s been a noticeable shift in skincare towards products that focus on the science of barrier repair.

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Holiday Promotions for Your Aesthetics or Coaching Practice

Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance

The holiday season is a busy time for aestheticians, health coaches, and all skin wellness professionals. It’s a time when people are looking for ways to pamper themselves and care for their skin–and they also want to look their best! In episode 2.02 of the Skin Wellness Pro Show podcast, co-hosts Rachael Pontillo and Tara Swagger discuss holiday promotion ideas for professionals practicing with a Nutritional Aesthetics® approach.

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How to Choose the Right Esthetician School in NYC

Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics

The esthetics industry is growing rapidly , and the need for new estheticians is rising. If you are interested in a career in esthetics, now is the time to enroll in a school that fits your needs. Read our quick guide on five things you’ll want to know before choosing the right esthetics school for your needs. Why Accreditation Matter Accreditation proves that a school is licensed to teach you the lessons you’ll need to know.

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Unlocking Hidden Wealth: 5 Innovative Ways Hairstylists Can Prosper in 2024

Salon Today

As a stylist, there are many ways to boost your profitability beyond the chair. Coach Dawna Jarvis unlocks five possibilities to consider in the new year.

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Ultimate Guide to Drug Retinoids

Lab Muffin Beauty Science

Drug retinoids – tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene and trifarotene – are some of the most powerful ingredients in skincare. They can help with issues like acne, uneven texture and hyperpigmentation. But what are the differences between them? Here’s the guide for you! My PhD is in medicinal chemistry, so I’m going to be diving into the differences at a drug structure.

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At-Home Devices: Why LED Masks Are A Must-Have In 2024

Renee Rouleau

In today’s fast-paced world, carving out time for a spa visit can be a challenge, but that doesn’t mean you have to forgo the benefits of professional skincare treatments. With our day-to-day lives as busy as ever, sometimes we are forced, and at times, even encouraged to cut corners. This is exactly why I’m expecting an increase in the use of at-home skincare devices in 2024– specifically LED masks.

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Winter Skin Care Tips: The Best Serums, Face Oils & Moisturizers

Eminence Organics

Winter Skin Care Tips: The Best Serums, Face Oils & Moisturizers Written By (old): Thea Christie While a winter wonderland draws feelings of cozy comfort, it has the potential to wreak havoc on your skin. Icy temperatures and blustery winds bring the dreaded side effect of depleting your skin’s moisture and leaving it dry and dull. To combat the cold, we have some essential winter skin care tips, including a winter skin care routine.

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Beauty Launchpad's Top 10 Articles of 2023

Beauty Launchpad

Heading into 2024, Beauty Launchpad reflects on the top hair trend and salon education articles that you loved most in 2023.

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New Med Spa Federal Business Requirements + Updated State Guidelines on IV Therapy

MedEsthetics

Starting in 2024, American med spas may be among the small businesses required to report beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Treasury Department, while some states are beginning to adopt new guidelines and recommendations for IV therapy.

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The Top 10 States Where Small Business is Set to Boom in 2024

Salon Today

Looking to launch a new barbership or salon location? The Small Business Blog analyzed search data for more than 100 terms related to 'small business,' predicting where business will boom in 2024.

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Have Scientists Found A Miracle Molecule For Skin Longevity?

Lipgloss and Aftershave

NAD+ – the essential molecule that offers a metabolic boost to your skin. Some things get better as we age—but the changes that show up on our skin tend to make us wish we could stop the clock. We can’t control time, but we can impact how we age. By incorporating habits and choices proven to support longevity into our daily routines, it’s entirely possible to look and live our best—healthy, active, and glowing with vibrant vitality—lives longer.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

In recent years, the emphasis on maintaining a healthy and resilient skin barrier has surged in popularity, yet the ingredients responsible for repair aren’t often talked about. As we approach 2024, a discernible trend is emerging – a shift towards skincare product formulations that speak to the science behind barrier repair. In case you don’t know about the skin’s barrier, here is what you first need to know.

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Best Sellers Skin Care Routine

Eminence Organics

Best Sellers Skin Care Routine Written By (old): Alisha Whitley Are you ready to build an Eminence Organics skin care routine but aren’t sure where to start? To help, we’ve rounded up the best of the best: these are the tried and true products that licensed estheticians and skin care enthusiasts (like you!) swear by. Keep scrolling for a day and night skin care routine, suitable for all skin types and using only our best selling products.

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What spa & wellness leaders are looking forward to in 2024

Spa Executive

Heading into 2024, spa & wellness leaders share what they are looking forwards to for the industry in the coming year. As we say farewell to 2023 and head into 2024, the wellness industry is booming. The Global Wellness Institute’s Susie Ellis said in this month’s Spotlight interview, “Wellness is one of the great economic growth stories of the last few years.

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4 Tips to Prepare Your Clients for the Boldest Hair Trend of 2024

Beauty Launchpad

Experts at Unilever's All Things Hair share four tips to prepare clients for the boldest hair trend of 2024: red hair.

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New NY Law Requires Textured Hair Education: The Who and The How Behind This Historical Moment

Salon Today

The historic legislative moment helps beauty move toward inclusivity and equity by requiring students to learn about all hair types. Find out how you can support the movement.

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What Device Did This Award-Winning Esthetician Select For Her Spas? 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Melissa Mercado is an award-winning esthetician in THE SKIN GAMES! She’s been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2003. She owns a successful spa and training center and is an educator for Hale & Hush ! Melissa chose this versatile device for both of her locations ! Find out why this award-winning, esthetic trainer recommends her most-used device to so many estheticians.

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Less Is More: Why Simple Skincare Products Will Be Big in 2024

Renee Rouleau

As we enter the era of conscious consumerism, skincare enthusiasts are shifting their focus from the glamorization of 12-step routines to a more minimalist approach. In 2024, in a market filled with numerous product options and complex ingredient lists, consumers have one simple question: How is this product going to address my skin concerns? The concept of “simple skincare” products are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not hard to see why.

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The Key to Revamp Your Spa Menu for Boosted Client Loyalty

Skin Inc

A spa menu reset may not be a quick process, but it’s an important one. Invest the time and you’ll see a return on your efforts.

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Increase spa revenue in 2024

Spa Executive

Increase spa and ancillary revenue in 2024 2024 is going to be your best business year yet. We can feel it. Let’s head into the new year with a focus on increasing revenue across the board at your spa, wellness, or hospitality business. Here are some simple strategies for increasing ancillary and spa revenue. Diversify revenue streams Diversifying streams is one of the most effective business strategies.

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4 Stylists Share Their Advice on Planning for the Post-Holiday Quiet Period

Beauty Launchpad

Cosmo Prof’s professional team members share their insights on how to sustain momentum into the new year and use these ‘slower seasons’ to advance in other areas in the industry such as education and training.

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Going Hybrid: Teamwork, Culture and Challenging Business Models

Salon Today

After becoming frustrated when her 17-year career as a stylist plateaued, Niki Davis sets out to open her own rent-based salon, but ended up creating a hybrid business model. Find out how ND Artistry works today, creating more opportunities for each team member.

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5 Tips to Keep Your Chair Filled After The Holiday Season

My Salon Suite

As an independent hairstylist running your own salon suite, the hustle doesn’t end when the holiday season winds down. While the festive period can bring a surge of clients through your doors, maintaining a steady flow throughout the year requires strategic planning and client retention efforts. In this blog, we’ll explore five essential tips to help you keep your chair filled and your clients coming back long after the holiday cheer has faded.

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Skin HIIT – A Skin Barrier Breakdown Workout for Your Skin

Renee Rouleau

Skin barrier breakdown? Yep, that’s right – and we want that to happen in the way of fully drying out the skin’s barrier to encourage the peeling process. Let me explain. Since people are continually trying to mimic professional treatments at home, and a favorite of estheticians is a chemical peel, I predict at-home skin peels will be big in 2024 and I’m happy to encourage people how to do so.

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[VIDEO] Esthetician Empowerment: Leaving a Powerful Legacy in the Spa Industry

Skin Inc

Richard Merrill sits down with Skin Inc. to discuss the hard conversations that need to happen to help empower you, as estheticians, so you can leave a legacy in the spa industry.

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Dry skin – a Dermatologist’s tips by Dr Dray

First Derm

Dry skin – a Dermatologist’s tips by Dr Dray Dry skin Dry skin feels dry to the touch because of a lack of moisturer in the outer cell layer ( stratum corneum ). This results in cracks in the skin surface, scaly skin, redness, and an impaired skin barrier. The dry and impaired skin barrier loses water very easily and becomes very itchy.

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5 Salon Must-Haves and More From Kat Summers

Beauty Launchpad

In Beauty Launchpad's November/December 2023 artist spotlight, Kat Summers (@katkolors) shares what drives her inspiration, how she got started in education and how she is a forever student with a Midwestern heart of gold.

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7 Tips to Improve Your Winter Skincare Rountine

Salon Today

As many struggle to maintain a routine in the winter months, beauty experts reveal simple tips for prioritizing your skin. Great advice to share with your team or your clientele.

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Discover 10 Best Sellers

Eminence Organics

Discover 10 Best Sellers Written By (old): Alisha Whitley With so many great Eminence Organics products to choose from (and so little space on your bathroom counter), it can be tricky to know where to start. Whether you're new to us or just looking to add to your skin care collection, here are the treasured classics and everyday essentials that are popular across the board.

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Artificial Intelligence. Will It Change The World Of Skincare?

Renee Rouleau

Artificial Intelligence has come a long way in the past few years, even growing leaps and bounds since the beginning of 2023. With AI’s functionality reaching heights that many of us would never have thought possible only a few years ago, it comes as no surprise that we are beginning to see AI make its way into the skincare industry. From AI skin consultations to personalized product recommendations, the marriage of technology and skincare has become a hot topic at many of the industry trade sho

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Silver Mirror Facial Bar's Insider Insight on Fast Facial Franchise Success

Skin Inc

We sat down with Matt Maroone, co-founder of Silver Mirror Facial Bar, to discuss the unique features that make their locations so successful, and how they equip their estheticians with what they need to provide the best results.

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