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Beauty, travel, and trust collide in this episode of The Aesthetic Report. At 35,000 feet, Etihad’s new wellbeing program, which stocks business class with LANEIGE sleeping masks and gives first class ESPA skin care, begs the question of whether in-flight spa touches change how travelers feel or are just wellness theater. Back on the ground, Fenty Skin, Glow Recipe, and Huda Beauty launched near-identical sliced hydrogel eye patches within days of each other. Is innovation in beauty a thing of the past? Finally, as consumers tired of sameness turn to Reddit, where peer experience outweighs any campaign, we explore what skin care professionals owe clients who increasingly trust strangers online over the industry itself. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review to let us know what you thought of the episode! 

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Skin isn't a protocol, and today's guest is here to prove it. Natalie Anchondo, licensed aesthetician and founder of Lux & Lav Aesthetics, has trained more than 6,000 professionals to close that gap. Today we're digging into the idea that your treatment isn't your expertise, your judgment is, and what that means when you're deciding which rules to question and which to respect. We'll get into microneedling, why acne changes the equation, and how to read tissue response and adjust your protocol to the client instead of the other way around. Don't forget to follow this podcast and drop a comment for a chance to be featured in the magazine! 

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This week, Sorella Apothecary co-founders Danielle Munley and Emily Sindlinger return to the show — Danielle bringing her entertainment-industry marketing background from E! and NBC, and Emily bringing nearly two decades of spa expertise from building Lime Spa into a five-room operation. In this follow-up to their origin-story episode, they dig into how Sorella has grown a partner base that acts more like a community than a customer list, and why putting partners first through education, connection, and a "community over competition" mindset has shaped every decision they've made. They also look ahead to this fall's lineup, including the new Melt Away Cleansing Ritual, holiday gifting, and a hint at a reworked rewards program for wholesale partners. Tune in for the honest, behind-the-scenes look at building a beauty brand around relationships — then check back in this September to see what Sorella has in store.

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This week, our DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team sits down with renowned celebrity aesthetician and owner of Renée Rouleau Skin Care, Renée Rouleau herself! Hear all about how the industry has evolved over the last 30 years, including how social media and the educated client have changed professional aesthetics and how Renée's brand has developed over time, as well as personal anecdotes from Renée's nearly four decades long career. Don't forget to follow this podcast and drop a comment for a chance to be featured in the magazine! 

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Medical aesthetics has never been more technologically advanced, yet many practices are still struggling with disconnected systems, inefficient workflows, and technology that creates more complexity than clarity. In this episode Dr. Tiphany Hall, Chief Growth Officer of Aesthetic Record, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Aesthetic Next, and a leading voice in medical aesthetics business strategy, breaks down the hidden costs of a fragmented tech stack and why the future of practice management may depend on bringing everything together. From the launch of AR ONE at Aesthetic Next 8.0 and the philosophy behind a “One Platform” approach to the evolving role of AI, operations, and practice growth, Dr. Hall shares what modern aesthetic practices need to rethink to build more efficient, scalable businesses.

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The future of skin care is being shaped by ingredients that promise everything from cellular repair to regenerative results, but which ones are truly worth the hype? This week we welcome Michael Q. Pugliese, third-generation CEO of Circadia, accomplished skin care formulator, and award-winning educator, to break down the emerging ingredients and technologies redefining professional aesthetics. From PDRN, exosomes, NAD+, and 5-ALA to the growing focus on skin resilience, recovery, and circadian biology, Michael separates science from speculation while sharing the trends every professional should have on their radar before they become mainstream.

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In this episode, the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team explores the growing culture of prevention, longevity, and beauty optimization, including a promising personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma recurrence and what it could signal for the future of skin cancer prevention, the booming longevity movement, and the role aesthetics plays in proactive wellness. Plus, they unpack the rising cost of pre-wedding beauty prep, questioning why so many are willing to spend thousands – and sometimes go into debt – to look their best for one day. Be sure to follow us on social media and your favorite podcast listening platforms for the inside scoop on the current events affecting the aesthetics industry! 

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What does "organic skin care" really mean in today's professional aesthetics industry? This week on The Aesthetic Report, we sit down with Brian Goodwin, International Educator for Eminence Organic Skin Care, to explore how organic skin care has evolved beyond marketing buzzwords into a results-driven professional category. From balancing botanical ingredients with clinical performance to creating memorable treatment experiences, Brian shares why education remains an skin professional's greatest asset, how professionals can stand out in today's trend-driven landscape, and where the future of professional skin care is headed. 

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In this episode, the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team explores how beauty culture is increasingly shaping, and being shaped by, age, environment, and everyday life. From the controversy around “Sephora Kids” and the rise of baby spa treatments to how modern work environments may be quietly impacting skin health, these trends reveal a growing focus on managing skin across every stage of life and every environment. Be sure to follow us on social media and your favorite podcast listening platforms for the inside scoop on the current events affecting the aesthetics industry! 

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Join us on this episode of The Aesthetic Report as we sit down with Shelia Bella, one of the most influential voices in the aesthetics industry. With more than a decade of experience as a content strategist, business educator, and the founder of a 35-woman, female-led company with a combined audience of over one million followers, Bella has built a global following by helping beauty professionals master both their craft and their business. In this candid conversation, she shares her journey from immigrant entrepreneur to industry powerhouse, the mindset shifts that separate thriving practitioners from struggling ones, and the sales and communication strategies that have transformed countless careers. From navigating social media growth to creating systems that scale, Bella offers actionable insights, hard-earned lessons, and a refreshing perspective on what it really takes to build a sustainable, successful aesthetics business.

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