Writing a piece on current makeup trends is quite challenging, as you turn the corner of the runway, there is another! One thing is for certain, which is great news for aestheticians and makeup artists: makeup will not be paring back to minimal anytime soon. Have fun. Your client’s face is an empty canvas and options abound for being on trend.

I began my aesthetic career as a makeup artist. Inspired by the training I received from one of the finest skin care schools in the United States, I felt very confident on my first day at work apprenticing as a makeup assistant for a national hair magazine. What I quickly discovered was that everything I had been taught was the antithesis of what real life…

The perfect manicure or pedicure starts with healthy, resilient nails and the role of the nail care professional in their care is critical. Before a nail lacquer color is selected it is important to assess the health and general condition of a client’s nails, cuticles and skin. You should be able to identify and address some common conditions that effect nails and nail growth. If…

Sunless tanning is considered the application of a natural or chemical-based product that is applied to the skin to produce an effect similar in appearance to a natural suntan. The popularity in sunless tanning services has grown over the past 30 years as an increase in concern about sun exposure, the health risks of tanning beds, and the "Hollywood" factor. Originally in a lotion/cream form,…