Our 3 day Oncology Seminar from Becky Kuehn, founder of Oncology Spa Solutions and leading expert (featured in Milady book), teaches the November class. Our own Kathy Burns, RN, Euro grad and Instructor will be teaching the classes in 2020.  Visit our Advanced Training...

This powerful anti-aging ingredient is a must-have!

If you really want to up your skincare game, the best way to is to know what it is you're putting on your face.

Sounds simple but it's amazing how many people never read the ingredients list in a product. They’re m...

Layering has been on my mind lately. Fall here in Seattle has finally FALLEN, complete with windy, gray, rainy days and while I’m not quite ready to dig out my down puffer yet, I’m revamping my seasonal skin care strategy.

Don’t get me wrong – layering your skin care pr...

Pumpkin has become a perennial favorite during the fall, making its way into our beverages, recipes, candles and much more. In skin care, however, pumpkin stands out for its rejuvenation and healing properties. Referred to as nature’s collagen therapy, this super fruit...

Choosing a school to begin your esthetics career can be confusing. You may be unsure of what to look for to know if it is the “right” choice for you or not. While there are many factors that can apply to every school (i.e. location and cost) and your decision making pr...

Red and irritated skin requires a bit of extra attention.  Immediately you want to calm and soothe stressed skin, but you you also want to make sure that you keep it hydrated while its healing. Sensitive skin can be particularly susceptible to damage and requires speci...

Part 1: Advanced Peptide Hydration Mask

Facial masks appear to be very popular right now.  Whether it's a sheet mask, a cream mask, or an overnight mask, the process of masking has seen a resurgence in the beauty world.  However, while they have definitely received more...

Anti-inflammatory, soothing, healing, eases irritation and redness - are all good reasons to use our Oat Enzyme Mask (especially during the summer), and here are 10 more. . .

1. Helps keep skin hydrated by forming an occlusive layer on the skin surface that helps retain...

We have all heard of & done a body scrub at some point in our lives. But for some reason, this beauty routine gets left on the side of forgotten in our weekly beauty routine. And that's a shame.

Body scrubs are an excellent way to take care of the beautiful skin we...

As estheticians, your clients will look to you for help understanding the claims and ingredient science behind the best products for their skin.  As a consumer it's also important for you to know what constitutes a “natural” versus “organic” product and be able to sepa...