Michael Razzano: The First Male Esthetician of the Year, and What Four Years of Trying Actually Looks Like
Michael Razzano is the first man to win Esthetician of the Year at The Skin Games. He won it at the 10th Anniversary competition in Dallas, after four years of competing and twenty-two documented clinical case studies. Here’s what that actually took. The career that wasn’t sustainable Before esthetics, Michael was building a music career. […]
Inside the Skincare Competition
Skincare is The Skin Games’ flagship competition path, and the one most people picture when they think of this event. It’s also the most misunderstood: it isn’t one category, it’s nine, each judged on the same foundation (an eight-week, documented client case study) but built around a completely different kind of work. Here’s what each […]
Everything You Need to Know About The Skin Games 2026–27 Season
The Skin Games 2026–27 live show dates is confirmed for September 9 to 11, 2027, in Dallas, Texas. Six competition paths, over fifteen categories, and a judging panel of 40-plus credentialed professionals make up what we call the Olympics of the skincare industry, and early-bird pricing is live right now. Here’s everything you need to […]
Your First Skin Games: What to Expect as a First-Time Attendee or Competitor
If you’ve never been to a Skin Games event, here’s the honest version of what to expect: no gatekeeping, no separate line for “real” competitors, and no requirement that you’ve ever set foot on our stage before to belong in the room. Whether you’re walking in with a Student ticket to watch and learn, or […]
How We’re Making 2026–27 The Biggest Season Yet
Most people find out about a season’s changes when the schedule drops. We’d rather you hear it from us first: 2026–27 has been in motion for months, and it’s the biggest lineup The Skin Games has ever put together. September 9–11, 2027 is locked in Dallas. Early-bird pricing is already live. And this season, “the […]
Turning Possibilities into Reality: Tammy’s Heartfelt Win at The Skin Games
Skincare is often celebrated for its visible, surface-level transformations. But at its core, this industry thrives on a deeper foundation: compassion. Recently, Tammy of Skin by Tammy proved exactly how far that professional compassion can ripple outside the treatment room. As a proud member of the Oklahoma City Exchange Club, Tammy took her passion to […]
The Skin Games Giving Vibes Compassion Auction Is June 7th
On Sunday, June 7th, The Skin Games is hosting the 2026 Giving Vibes Compassion Auction, and the lineup this year is worth showing up for. This is a live bidding event inside the TSG Estheticians’ Forum on Facebook. Products, professional tools, coaching packages, education, and original art are all on the block, with opening bids […]
How Winning The Skin Games Changes Everything for an Esthetician
You can collect advanced certifications and take weekend masterclasses, but nothing alters your career path quite like standing on the stage at The Skin Games. It is widely considered the Oscars of our industry for a reason: it forces you to prove your worth. But what happens after you fly home, unpack that massive trophy, […]
How to Tell Between Hormonal and Stress Acne and Build a Protocol That Works
Two clients walk into your treatment room with active breakouts. Both are adults. Both have tried over-the-counter products with limited success. Both are frustrated. But when you look closely at the location of the lesions, the morphology, the timing, the pattern, you begin to see that their acne is telling two different stories. One is […]
Michael Razzano’s Historic Journey to Esthetician of the Year
In the high-stakes world of professional aesthetics, The Skin Games (TSG) is the ultimate proving ground. This year, the energy in Dallas was electric as the competition celebrated its landmark 10th Anniversary. But the night belonged to one man who turned years of “almosts” into a historic “always.” Michael Razzano didn’t just win; he shattered […]
The Science of Pain-Free Sugaring
It’s the question that echoes through every trade show aisle: “I’ve almost stopped sugaring because my hand hurts. Is this just part of the job?” For many estheticians, the fear of carpal tunnel or chronic wrist pain is enough to make them put down the paste for good. But according to Jarratt of Keko Botanicals, […]
Inside the Scoring: What Judges Are Really Looking for in the Skin Games Face Massage Competition
Whether you’re officially registered or still deciding if you should compete, understanding the scoring system is one of the most powerful ways to prepare for The Skin Games Face Massage Competition. This is not about “just giving a great massage” — it’s about executing with intention, professionalism, creativity, and strategy under a clearly defined judging […]