Manufacturer Workshops - Sunday

Learn about skin resurfacing for the new professional high-definition makeup and the latest techniques in enzymatic lifting, tightening and re-planning of skin—the ultimate celebrity quick fix! The principles of light, color corrective cosmetics, filter testing and color corrective cosmetics on the face come together to create the knockout punch!

The newest Bio-Therapeutic advancements in handheld technology have arrived with the introduction of bt-GEAR™! Learn about Nano Lounges and Micro Zone lounges, the hottest new development in skin care, where mini facials and other less formal services are performed outside of the treatment room using bt-GEAR, the most mobile, effective and cutting-edge battery operated technology available. Understand the concept and environment of the Nano Lounge and various components of the bt-GEAR system. The class provides guidance that enables you to implement these high-tech tools and ignite your business with rapid and results oriented services. Bt-GEAR is poised to make your business easier, more productive, exciting and profitable!

The one thing all esthetic patients have in common is a desire for results. Chemical peeling has been used for centuries and remains one of the most effective methods for clearing multiple skin conditions. Many solutions are now available, each appropriate for use on different skin types and concerns. The comprehensive review teaches the technician how to achieve dramatic and consistent results with every patient, every time.

Find out how you can add a lucrative new service to your spa, salon or med-spa to satisfy your clients' requests to remove all types of skin growths. This class teaches you how to use an easy to operate technology to permanently remove all types of surface skin growths such as ruby points, skin tags, age spots, cholesterol deposits, calcium bumps and moles in just one treatment! A live hands-on demonstration will be given.

Learn how to incorporate simple procedures to enhance your existing A.N.D. Fruit Enzyme Peels into a cosmeceutical treatment. The potent combinations work at a cellular level to increase blood flow, diminish fine lines, increase hydration and stimulate cellular turnover to repair environmental damage and help balance hormonal issues that cause hyperpigmentation, acne and unsightly age spots. This class focuses on the key molecules for success to determine correct product usage, emphasizing the proper application of natural cosmeceuticals. Improve your skills so that your clients reap the benefits by using the treatment’s skin repair techniques from A Natural Difference.

This dynamic session focuses on using Jane Iredale-The Skincare Makeup® as a tool for both anti-aging and as a natural enhancement product for mature clients. Learn how to create a smoother complexion and minimize the appearance of wrinkles, as well as techniques to visually lift the appearance of the face and eye through highlighting and contouring and the principles of updating the mature woman in a fashion conscious way.

Help the skin to regain the strength and vitality it needs to fight stress and premature aging. The strength and magic of real diamonds incorporated into Bio Jouvance’s treatment renews the skin’s lost resources. The innovative treatment and active ingredient from real diamond provides the elements needed to rejuvenate stressed and premature skin by awakening the skin and boosting cellular respiration. Join us for hands-on demonstration of our Diamond Facial.

With the proper techniques, control is in your hands! Learn how to thrive in today’s spa market using innovative and customized skin peels. Increase your revenue and satisfy the needs of your clients. Using the discoveries of nature and science to rejuvenate the skin, Rhonda Allison has developed specialized regimens to effectively treat every skin type.

Keep your clients looking young and vibrant with techniques that have been honed for generations from Hungarian Master Trainer Boldijarre. Strengthen your skills in an advanced class and learn the secrets to skin plumping and hydration using Hungarian methods and award winning all natural and organic Éminence Organic Skin Care products designed to ward off the signs of aging. Amaze your clients by taking years off their skin.

Do not miss a live demonstration of two of the newest clinical anti-aging breakthrough, which deliver dramatic and long-lasting results in 20 minutes. Renowned educator and Ambassador of Aesthetics International Association Margarita Saian demonstrates the latest European facial procedure for lifting and firming the face and neck using hyaluronic acid, collagen and a protable multifunctional machine. A certificate of attendance is provided. Visit us at booth 622 for live demonstrations every hour!

You do not want to miss out on a presentation by the industry’s most exciting presenter, the “Wax Queen” Lori Nestore. She combines education and humor in a unique style that ensures the audience has a solid understanding for the money making service. The lecture and demonstration covers proper pricing, body positioning, home care and maintenance, booking, client consultation, 15 minute leg waxing and more!

Most people are familiar with the well-known saying, “the skin is a perfect mirror of what is going on inside the body.” This informative lecture explains the complexity of the “reporting” mechanism between the internal health of the body and the external health, aging and beauty of the skin. Attendees learn how to improve their skills for conducting a skin analysis, the most important part of skin care.

Come listen to a lecture that discusses the art of skin peeling and healing by taking you on the journey of microscopic skin viewing. Go beyond scratching the surface of peels to magnify customer satisfaction and profits. Learn about peeling ingredients and their specific skin targets, and how to select the correct peel to combat hyperpigmentation while avoiding those that may cause it. Attendees receive handouts, discounts and a sample.

Attend an informative, in-depth class about a high quality brand of cosmetics with superior colors, unique textures and exceptional performance. Learn advanced techniques for achieving naturally radiant and luxurious looks from our senior makeup artists. Highlights of the presentation include Hi-DEFINITION Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder and Mineral Primer. 2 hours.

Gehwol Foot Care offers the most therapeutic and pampering pedicure on the market. Based on botanical ingredients, plus 142 years of experience in the foot care industry, we offer you the best combination of nature and science. The procedure begins with a thorough disinfection of feet, the softening and removal of calluses, nail care service, moisture mask and massage. The procedure is tied together with a discussion on the proper nail and skin care treatment for individual client issues.

Learn about the balance of the body through an analysis based on the ancient Chinese philosophy of the “Five Elements” in conjunction with European skin care. Understand cellulite and its proper treatments, and learn how to perform a Thai herbal ball massage treatment in addition to Remy Laure-France products and a detoxifying mud agent.

Ben Johnson, M.D. discusses major breakthroughs in treating the most common conditions using "zinc finger" technology in this class that you do NOT want to miss! Learn about the latest breakthroughs to build your business and stay ahead of the competition. Johnson discusses all aspects of the skin and new insights on reversing the signs of age.

Pigmentation affects everyone! Established as one of the most challenging skin complaints facing your clients, the skin disorder is linked to acne, hormones, UVR and other primary factors. Knowledge and skill are the keys to taking control of pigmentation. Attendees can expect to leave with a basic understanding of how melanocyte, pigmentation pathways, environmental triggers and skin color relate to rosacea. Attendees can expect to leave with a comprehensive understanding of pigmentation etiology, skin lightening ingredients and instruction on the proper peeling skill to manage pigmentation. A certificate of attendance is awarded.

Do you want your business to be more profitable? Blake Rector discusses how to increase, retain and win back clients at no cost or effort through automated marketing. The class reviews the easy and proven “5 Step” selling technique that dramatically increases your retail sales and booked services. Come to this class and learn how you can achieve real results in a recession.

The only thing more frustrating than acne is the skin discoloration it often leaves behind. Acne and its resulting post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are two of the most common skin conditions estheticians see in their practice. The informative discussion includes treatment methods for all skin tones, ingredients that treat both concerns at the same time and a demonstration of a procedure that addresses both breakouts and hyperpigmentation.

Every skin care professional thinks their way of analyzing skin is the only way. Three classes later, you are more confused than ever! Skin analysis is the most important first step to understanding skin. It is a completely unique, applicable, comprehensive and easy to learn method. Taught by Lori Nestore, this informative and interactive class leaves you with the confidence you need to work on anybody that walks through your door regardless of their age, gender or ethnicity. Workbooks are provided and sample packages are handed out at the end of the class.

Estheticians who are interested in pursuing clinical treatments that produce medical-grade results are invited to learn the tricks of the trade with Image Skincare’s signature peels and treatments. Topics include peeling with Vitamin C, lactic and salicylic acids, organic peeling and the more aggressive Jessners and TCA treatments. Learn how to recommend results-oriented programs for sensitive skin, severe aging and pigmentation disorders. All participants receive a certificate of attendance and free samples.

Do not miss a highly informative lecture on cutting-edge holistic research that directly pertains to well-being after cancer by Linda T. Nelson, PhD, the president of M’lis Company. Learn about the great strides that have been made in recent months in the development of new spa treatments for cancer patients to help rebuild their skin, provide them with optimal nutrition and assist in their overall return to wellness.

Developing the “art of business” is as important as developing the “art of skin peels.” Learn to be proactive with your sales team and drive them to your vision of sales and services. Rhonda Allison teaches you the tools for success with computer-based marketing tips and promotional ideas designed to increase your revenues and visibility within your community.

Many of the cherished notions and practices in skin care today are short-lived and lead to long lasting skin problems. Continuous exfoliation, saturation regimes, immune suppression—these practices and many more are fundamentally wrong, and yet they are still promoted. Gain an understanding about skin biology and learn about the best tools for aging, sensitive and acneic conditions. This presentation is not product oriented. It is recommended for practitioners with at least three years of experience.