Beauty News

Two Powerhouse Mentors Join Forces for Business Retreats

Something big is brewing in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and it’s not your typical business conference. Angeli of Angeli Shaw Mentoring and Cait of Iconic Coaching are combining their firepower to launch IGNITE, a luxury three-day business retreat designed to tear up the rulebook and rebuild everything from the inside out. Running from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th April 2026 (with arrivals the Friday evening before), IGNITE brings together just 15 ambitious businesswomen in a stunning hinterland mansion for an experience that promises equal parts strategy and soul. It’s intimate by design — because real transformation doesn’t happen in a crowd. “This isn’t where you sit in rows collecting business cards from people you’ll never call,” the pair say. “This is where you come to light your business on fire, blow up everything that’s not working, and rebuild yourself into the absolute weapon you were born to be.” It’s a

February 17, 2026

The Importance of Education for Regional Salons

Kerrie Di Mattia and Jenni Tarrant own successful salons in two very different, regional parts of Australia. Kerrie runs the innovative Di Mattia and Co in Grafton (Northern NSW) and Jenni operates Bond Hair Religion in Canberra with an extremely mixed professional, business and rural market. They are ‘hitting the road’ with 2026 Culture + Bond Business Seminars from March to August in Geelong, Albury, Gold Coast and Newcastle. Ready to spread their management and leadership expertise, Kerrie and Jenni share their thoughts here on how their experience can help salon leaders develop. What is different about your business in your town compared to major cities? Kerrie – Running a salon in a regional town means access to education, recruitment and industry exposure is far more limited than in major cities, yet our clients and our community deserve the same high standard you’d expect to find in a major city.

February 17, 2026

Building the Next Generation of Industry Leaders – Inside the Beauty Squad House

The Beauty Squad arrived at the Beauty Squad House on the stunning Gold Coast for three unforgettable days of immersive learning, connection and inspiration. Hosted by Mocha Group, this annual experience brought together industry leaders, mentors, sponsors and visitors, creating a powerful environment designed to shape the next generation of beauty business leaders. The 2025/26 Beauty Squad, awarded their positions at the ABIA Awards in August, consists of: Bel Macri, Cosmedica Skin Bre Sanders, Sense of Skin and Beauty Demi-Louise Hannaford, Skintifix Stacey Moore, Dermal Skin Co The experience and house was hosted by the Mocha team: Linda Woodhead, Jarred Stedman and Louise May. Day One: Foundations & Legacy The squad’s journey began the best way possible, a traditional spaghetti bolognese and round-table dinner on the first night. It was a relaxed, welcoming setting where everyone got to know one another and set intentions for the days ahead. The

February 11, 2026

Derma Energy Reveals Reimagined Range at Intimate Sydney Launch

February 8th 2026 marked the official unveiling of the newly reimagined Derma Energy, a milestone relaunch ten years in the making. Founder, chemist and formulator Sean Abel revealed the evolved range at an intimate luncheon hosted at the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel, attended by 60 close friends, family and long-standing clients. What guests believed would be a brand relaunch soon became something more personal: a surprise celebration of Sean’s 50th birthday, reached just days earlier. The afternoon began with a sit-down lunch overlooking the harbour, before Sean formally welcomed guests and shared the story behind the relaunch. He revealed that Derma Energy had officially turned ten that month, an anniversary that prompted a period of deep reflection on time, growth, and what true refinement really means. “Derma Energy turns ten this month. And for a long time, I thought by now it would be fully formed, completely world-class, finished. When it

February 10, 2026

Gay Wardle Institute – Your Global Community for Skin Success. Join now!

JUST $89 A MONTH WILL BE THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL MAKE IN 2026! Join a Global Community for Skin Success Today! Stop feeling isolated in your practice. Join a worldwide network of skin therapists who are mastering advanced knowledge, elevating their businesses, and transforming client results. Skin Success Global isn’t just information. It’s support, structure, and strategies you can apply right away. Learn From a Multi-Award-Winning Educator – Gay Wardle JOIN SKIN SUCCESS GLOBAL TODAY For over 40 years, Gay Wardle has been at the forefront of skin education, mentoring thousands of therapists across Australia and globally. She brings science, experience, and heart to everything she teaches. NOW FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME Now you can access Everything You Need to Grow as a Skin Therapist Skin Success Global isn’t just information. It’s support, structure, and strategies you can apply right away. “We rise faster, when we

February 10, 2026

Inside Phorest Salon Owners Summit 2026, Dublin

Thrive – The Human Experience, Powered by Technology The world of technology is evolving at a pace few industries can afford to ignore, and the professional hair and beauty sector is no exception. From AI-driven front desks to hyper-personalised client journeys, the tools shaping tomorrow’s salons and clinics are arriving faster than ever. That’s precisely why global gatherings like the Phorest Salon Owners Summit (SOS) have become less of a luxury and more of a strategic necessity. In January 2026, Dublin once again became the epicentre of the global salon and clinic industry as Phorest celebrated the 10th anniversary of SOS, welcoming 650 salon owners, operators and leaders from the USA, Europe, Australia and beyond. For many attendees, the summit wasn’t just about software updates or business metrics, it was about reconnecting with purpose, community and the human heartbeat of an industry increasingly powered by technology. Among the international attendees

February 6, 2026

The Lymphatic Shift

Why Demand Is Surging – and Why Education Matters More Than Ever Written by Sam Oraya – Founder of The Day Spa Lymphatic-based treatments have rapidly moved from niche offerings to a central position across salons, spas and clinics. Clients are increasingly requesting lymphatic facials, body work and post-treatment support- not only for visible refinement, but for how these treatments make them feel: lighter, calmer, less congested and more at ease in their bodies. This surge reflects a broader shift toward system-based and the demand for touch based therapies in beauty and wellness. Swelling, facial fullness, heaviness and tissue congestion are now understood as indicators of how the body is functioning beneath the skin rather than purely surface concerns. Social media has accelerated interest in lymphatic massage. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have increased awareness, but they have also fuelled misinformation. Forceful techniques, dramatic “detox” claims, full truths and

February 4, 2026

Seen by many, chosen by few?

By Keira Maloney – The Salon Photographer There’s a very specific kind of pressure sitting on businesses right now, and it’s coming almost entirely from the internet. Post more. Be visible. Jump on trends. Film everything. Say something shocking enough to stop the scroll. Grow faster. Get bigger. Have you got a TikTok page yet? Be everywhere. The unspoken promise is that if you do all of this well enough, the business will gain attention and grow rapidly. But what I’m seeing, again and again, is the opposite. Businesses are bending themselves into shapes that suit platforms, not people, and social media is no longer supporting the business, the business is feeding the social media beast instead. Content becomes the job, rather than the thing that supports the job, and suddenly decisions are being made for the algorithm, not the client. Somewhere along the way, virality became the goal, and

February 4, 2026

MODELROCK AWARDED TWO GLOBAL TITLES

MODELROCK Wins TWO Categories in 2026 Universal Beauty Awards! Australian-owned cosmetics brand MODELROCK, has done it again, winning another 2 X awards titles and a Silver Medal, in the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards! Celebrating inclusive makeup and beauty across the globe, the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards has recognised MODELROCK as winners in the Best Lip Product category, and the overall Best Australian Beauty Brand! Announced online in the UK on 1st February 2026, for the 2nd consecutive year, MODELROCK maintains the title of Best Australian Beauty Brand for their commitment to innovation, inclusion, longevity, reputation, environmental conscience, and product development. The MODELROCK team was also absolutely thrilled to see their 2025-release Creamy Longwear Lip Liner win the Best Lip Product category, and the INDUSTRY-FIRST Pro Blonde Lash Bond+Sealer Duo Pen with Ultra Luxe Espresso Clusters Bundle awarded a Silver Medal for Best False Lashes. The Universal Beauty Awards embrace beauty

February 3, 2026

Regional Business Seminars Coming

Jenni Tarrant and Kerrie DiMattia Head to Regional Australia to Present Business Seminars With more than 80 years of combined experience, award-winning salon leaders Jenni Tarrant OAM of Bond Hair Religion and Kerrie DiMattia of Total Coaching Academy will present a series of practical business seminars for salon owners and managers across regional Australia in 2026. The workshops, titled Culture + Bond, are designed to support salon leaders navigating the realities of running a business while trying to build strong, motivated teams and sustainable workplace cultures. Between them, Jenni and Kerrie have spent years in salon ownership and know the rollercoaster well. “There are times when things are flowing, the team feels aligned, and you remember why you started — and there are other times when it feels heavy, overwhelming, and like you’re carrying everything yourself,” Jenni said. “We understand the pressure, the constant decision-making, and the responsibility that comes