Mary’s Blog

Fall Chemical Peel Season is Here! As an esthetician, offering a superficial chemical peel as a special treatment during the fall season can be a fantastic opportunity to enhance your clients' skin and boost your business. A superficial chemical peel is a gentle and...

Summer 2023 HEV Light HEV light, also known as blue light, is a type of high-energy, short-wavelength light that is emitted by electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. While many people are aware of the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV)...

Summer Esthetics Shows Summer and early fall are the prime times to take a couple of days off and get some education, learn new trends, discover new products and services and network with estheticians from your local area and/or all over the country, and even...

Take Time 1. Take time to Work - It is the price of success. 2. Take time to Think - It is the source of power. 3. Take time to Play - It is the secret of youth. 4. Take time to Read - It is the fountain of knowledge. 5. Take time to Worship - It is the highway of...

Are You Taking Advantage of All of the FREE Resources Available?   There are many free resources available to the solo esty if you take a bit of time to investigate. Business support as well as education on skincare, treatments and devices are out there. Lets...

What is Happening With State Board and New Rules Advisory Committee?   This is an important time for Oregon estheticians and advanced estheticians to pay attention to what is happening with the respective state boards and the new Rules Advisory Committee. This...

Get Ahead of Your 2023 Expenses   As we head into the new year and you’re working on your budget, planning for expenses in 2023, don’t forget to include continuing education. You’ve got to make staying current with trends, upscaling your skillset and knowledge a...

Is it Time for a Coach?   Lots of coaches are filling the esty space right now. Do you need a coach? Before you pull the trigger, here are seven questions to ask. Get introspective. What are you looking for in a coach? What do you want the coach to help you...

Your Esty Godmother   I’m very convinced that aesthetic device companies are missing an enormous opportunity. Hydrafacial has identified it and are maximizing the opportunity.  And it is a reason to their phenomenal popularity and success. Hydrafacial offers its...

The Nutrition Certified Esthetician   Research reveals what we have intuitively known. There is a skin-gut connection to skin health. The health of other body systems can be revealed in the condition of the skin. Skincare professionals should have the skills to...