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.
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,...
There’s a shift happening across the industry.
Recruiters and clinic owners are no longer just looking for experience. They are asking for formal, regulated qualifications. In many roles, a Level 4 q...
 "Skin booster" has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in aesthetics. It sounds impressive, but most practitioners haven't been taught the clinical differences between the various...
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If you are serious about building a reputable, results-led career in aesthetics, tear trough correction is not just a nice to have. It is a high-impact treatment that elevates your client results, ...
She did everything right. Trained. Practised. Launched her new career in aesthetics with confidence.
Then she found out she was never actually insured.
Not because she missed a step. Not because she...