  THE BUSINESS OF SKIN
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The only blog you need to spill the secrets on what it takes to build a profitable + reputable business in the skin and aesthetics industry.
Why this matters
If you run a salon or clinic, you will know the cycle. Some weeks your diary is packed, others you are wondering where everyone has gone. You run a promotion to get people through th...
Why academies are under pressure
If you run a CPD academy, you already know how quickly the landscape is shifting. Students are no longer satisfied with short certificates. They want recognised quali...
If you have built your business in beauty or skin treatments, there comes a point where you start asking: what is next? Clients are more educated, demand is higher, and results-focused treatments are ...
For years, CPD training has been the backbone of the beauty and aesthetics industry. Quick to launch, relatively low-cost, and easy to market, CPD courses have allowed academies to grow rapidly while ...
Regulation in aesthetics isn’t a question of if. It’s a question of when.
As a training academy and a clinic, we see both sides. We train practitioners every month who want to future-proof their care...
Running a salon is not just about treatments. It is about people.
Most salon owners start out as practitioners. You are great with clients, skilled at treatments, and passionate about results. But th...
You’re fully booked but barely breaking even.
Your diary is crammed with back-to-back clients. Lash infills at ÂŁ55 an hour. Endless evenings. No space to scale. And yet, when you look at your profit,...
September has always been a reset month. Kids go back to school, routines fall back into place, and life takes on a new rhythm after the slower pace of summer. For many practitioners, it feels like th...
Why “being everywhere” is burning you out and what to do instead
There’s a message that gets repeated so often in this industry, it’s become gospel:
“You need to be on every platform.”
Post daily on ...
Excessive sweating can be more than just a nuisance for your clients. It can affect their confidence, wardrobe choices, work life, and daily comfort. If you have clients who feel like they have tried ...
New Licensing System for Aesthetics in the UK. Government Cracks Down on “Cowboy” Clinics
On 6 August 2025, the UK government released a press statement announcing major regulatory changes to the aes...
You didn’t invest thousands into training just to compete with therapists offering £30 facials from their spare room.
You’re qualified. Properly. That means your prices should reflect your expertise,...
