Retinol in Skincare
Retinol plays a major role in skincare and as such is used in various skincare routines to ensure that targeted results are achieved. Retinol is a type of retinoid, which is a fat-soluble organic compound and vitamin A derivative. Retinol exfoliates the skin, increases skin cell turnover, and stimulates collagen synthesis. It is considered the […]
Why SPF is Important for People of Color
You don’t need to be a scientist to know that the sun’s rays are bad for your skin. But if you have a darker skin, does that mean you can skip wearing sunscreen? The short answer is no. Even though people of color are less likely to develop precancerous and cancerous growths, people with darker […]
Hyaluronic Acid In Skincare
What’s Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found throughout the body’s connective tissue. Glycosaminoglycans are simply long unbranched carbohydrates, or sugars, called polysaccharides. Hyaluronic acid is the main component of what gives your skin structure, and is responsible for that plump and hydrated look. You may have heard the chatter around […]
Aloe Vera in Skincare
Aloe vera is a common household plant known for its skin healing properties. Using aloe vera can help moisturize and soothe the skin. Regularly applying a small amount of aloe vera to the face can help treat various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and sunburn. Aloe vera is a cactus-like plant that grows in desert […]
How to Deliver Great Consultation Experience for Your Clients
Delivering great consultation experiences for your clients is the key to ensuring that you plot a defined road to success for your clients journey. Let’s take a look at the following scenarios: Make The stylist or therapist connects with, and listens to the client – no matter how busy the salon is. The client feels […]
How to Use Different Types of Makeup Brushes
There are about 40 or more types of makeup brushes in the world, each with its distinct functions. A good makeup artist must be able to identify different makeup brushes and their uses. Brushes help makeup products glide smoothly and evenly on the skin, to create a flawless look. Here’s a short list of some […]
How to Setup Light Properly for Mobile Photography
Just as we have good days and bad days in our everyday life, there are also on and off days in mobile photography. Taking pictures in the streets, portraits or even headshots is a dream when you have the best lighting. But some days the light is so awful. This blog post is to show […]
Answers to Some Lash Extension FAQs
Consider this scenario, you wake up and begin the typical rush to get your daily routine started before heading to work. You wake up and gaze in the mirror to discover that your lashes do not require any attention. You don’t even have to look for your mascara because it’s thick, lush, and long. Dreamy […]
4 Steps to Increase Your Google Map Rankings.
It is one thing to have your business listed on Google maps, however, it is another ball game entirely to have your business pop up on Google Maps Search Results. Listing your local business on Google maps is an online marketing tool that helps you be visible to an online audience, attract new customers to […]
Five Technologies You Need to Run a Spa Successfully
In today’s world of social media and tech inventions, with almost everyone ‘online’, businesses and organizations need to be ‘online’ as well in other to get their products and services in front of a wider audience. For Estheticians, spa businesses leveraging on the virtual space to market their brand, there are certain tools and technologies […]
Six Estheticians Answer the Question “Why did you become an Esthetician?”
We decided to ask the Estheticians in our circle the golden question “Why did you become an Esthetician?” and the answers we got honestly made us feel proud of the Estys in our community. Read on to learn some of the reasons why the professionals below chose Esthetics. Name: Olivia Alatorre Business Name: The Body […]
8 Estheticians Tell Us Their Opinions About Giving Discounts and Special Deals
We conducted a survey and reached out to our community to get an understanding of how Estheticians and other Beauty professionals feel about Discounts and Special Deals. Here are some of the responses that we got Name: Holly Brown Business: Looking and Feeling FAB Comment: Great way to attract customers. Name: Davianne Beepot Business: Skin […]