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Jean Baptiste Santens Back in Australia – June 2026 One special showcase and 1 Day Watch and Learn Seminar As a special guest Jean Baptiste will grace the stage of the AHIA Creative Gala Night with a once in a lifetime showcase you will not want to miss Tickets for the Awards gala are on sale now here! GET YOUR 2026 AHIA CREATIVE GALA TICKETS HERE Be part of the celebrations, winner announcements, and witness 3 live showcases June 29th 7pm till midnight. 3 course a la carte meal and drinks package. PLUS you are invited to A VIP Masterclass: Precision Updos One Day Watch & Learn Seminar | Tuesday 30 June 2026 11am-6pm  Location: THE DALES 204/ 27-39 ABERCROMBIE ST CHIPPENDALE 2008  Investment: AUD$1200 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR NEXT 5 DAYS TO MOCHA FOLLOWERS 20% OFF UNTIL 1ST JUNE  USE CODE: MOCHA20 GET ONE DAY WATCH & LEARN

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May 27, 2026

Non-Surgical Symposium 2026: Australasia’s Premier Aesthetics Event Returns to Sydney

The countdown is on. With just a week to go, the Non-Surgical Symposium 2026 is set to bring together leading clinicians, cutting-edge technologies and world-class education at the ICC Sydney from 5–7 June. ASAPS is once again working with The Production House Events to deliver Australasia’s premier non-surgical aesthetics event, with the Symposium’s esteemed Scientific Committee curating an exceptional program for 2026. This year marks a significant milestone for NSS, with a record-breaking number of scientific abstracts submitted, ensuring the program is the most comprehensive, evidence-based and clinically robust to date. A Program Built Around CPD Compliance For healthcare professionals working in aesthetics, Continuing Professional Development is no longer simply a box to tick. With the recent AHPRA guidelines mandating cosmetic procedure-specific CPD, staying current with your registration requirements has never been more critical to delivering excellence in patient care. NSS 2026 has been carefully designed to help practitioners meet

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May 26, 2026

Matsui Brings More Than Tools to Hair Festival 2026

At Hair Festival 2026, Matsui isn’t just showing up with product. They are creating a space that pulls people in and keeps them there. This year, the Matsui booth moves beyond retail and into something far more considered. It is built as a hub for education, connection, and real, practical learning. The kind that stylists can take straight back into the salon and use. At the centre of it all is what Matsui does best. Scissors. Precision tools designed for control, consistency, and the realities of day-to-day salon work. Not just tools that look good on display, but tools that perform where it matters. Bringing that philosophy to life across the weekend is global educator Philip Wolff. Known for his technical approach and ability to simplify complex cutting, Philip will be educating live throughout the event. His sessions are expected to draw a crowd, particularly the highly anticipated Art of

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May 26, 2026
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BEST BARBERS OF 2026: AMBA

Best Barbers Crowned at the 2026 ANZ Modern Barber Awards On Monday 20th April, the ANZ Modern Barber Awards (AMBA) delivered another landmark gala event at The Star, Gold Coast, celebrating the finest in barbering talent, creativity, and business excellence across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2021 by Mocha Group, these prestigious awards remain the benchmark for the region’s thriving barbering industry, and the 2026 winners have managed to raise the bar even higher. ANZ MODERN BARBER OF THE YEAR: JASON TAY, KINGS DOMAIN BARBER SHOP, RIALTO THE BARBER CLUB WINNING ENSEMBLE The night’s top honours were awarded to The Barber Club in Bentleigh, VIC, celebrated as ANZ Modern Barber Business of the Year 2026, with The Barber Club group also taking out four other award wins, plus the prestigious Hall of Fame honour for Founder and barbering icon Alex Tabakman.  The evening also saw acclaimed talent Jason Tay

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April 21, 2026

The Rooms Where Aesthetic Businesses Grow

By Nicole Montgomery – Aesthetic Business Masters There’s a moment every clinic owner knows. The moment you realise that clinical excellence alone isn’t enough. You can be incredible at treatments. You can have loyal patients. You can work twelve-hour days. And still feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around. Margins feel tighter. Staff challenges grow. Marketing becomes louder and more confusing. And suddenly the question hits you: How do the most successful clinics actually scale? That question sits at the heart of Aesthetic Business Masters 2026 — the industry event built specifically for clinic owners who want more than survival. They want growth. They want clarity. And they want strategies that actually work. Because here’s the truth: the aesthetics industry is evolving faster than ever. Demand is rising. Competition is increasing. Patient expectations are higher than they’ve ever been. What worked five years ago

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April 21, 2026

Revlon Professional Announces Hair Director for Karla Špetić 2026 AFW Show.

Professional hair care and colour brand Revlon Professional has announced artistic ambassador and stylist Benjamin Martin as Hair Director for Karla Špetić’s upcoming Australian Fashion Week show, marking the second year of his leadership and the third consecutive year that the brands will collaborate. Owner and Creative Director of XVI COLLECTIVE salon in Melbourne, Ben was recently appointed as Revlon Professional’s artistic ambassador and stylist, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.  No stranger to leading a fashion week hair team, Ben’s recent career highlights include his work backstage at last year’s AFW for Karla Špetić, work at NYFW for Baby Ghost and Banana Republic, as well as for luxury brands including Dior, Gucci and Missoni. Ben and the Revlon Professional team will work closely with Karla Špetić to produce several different hair looks, which will be led by Karla’s signature ethereal aesthetic. The full hair team will be

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March 21, 2026

The Big Barber Bash Sets a New Standard in 2026

Australian barbering has talent, hunger, and momentum — but too often, access to real education and opportunity sits out of reach. Major events are expensive, interstate, or overseas. For many working barbers, that means missing out entirely. The Big Barber Bash (TBBB) was built to change that. TBBB’s vision is simple: take the best parts of global barbering events and bring them directly to the industry here. Not once a decade. Not in one city. But across the country, in spaces designed for energy, connection, and real exchange. Founded by Carmelo Francese of Inspire Brands, The Big Barber Bash exists to level up the craft, the culture, and the community of barbering across Australasia. It’s education without the gatekeeping.Competition without ego.Networking without pretence. Live demonstrations run alongside honest career conversations. Competitions put skill under pressure, in full view of peers and industry leaders. Emerging barbers work side-by-side with experienced professionals,

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March 6, 2026

Epicutis® to feature at ASCPD Symposium 2026

Biotechnology-led skincare brand Epicutis® will take the spotlight at the ASCPD Symposium 2026 (Australasian Society of Cosmetic and Procedural Dermatologists), with Dr Eduardo (“Eddie”) Perez, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, presenting “A new paradigm in skin care” at 4:00–4:15pm on Friday 20 March 2026 at Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne. Dr Perez brings a biotechnology lens to modern skin care—centred on barrier integrity, skin resilience, and the value of precision formulation over complexity. His presentation will explore how a “new paradigm” is emerging in professional skin care: one that prioritises routine coherence, measured skin outcomes, and science-led ingredient selection designed to support skin function across real-world clinical and lifestyle stressors. Following the presentation, Epicutis® is proud to sponsor the ASCPD Welcome Reception, taking place 5:15–7:00pm on Friday 20 March, supporting connection and conversation among delegates as Symposium weekend begins. About Dr Eduardo (“Eddie”) Perez, PhD Dr Perez is Chief Scientific Officer for

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March 3, 2026

Aerolase at the Forefront of COSMEDICON 2026

Beauty Technology will showcase at COSMEDICON 2026 (5–7 March 2026) at the InterContinental Hotel, Double Bay, with an Aerolase-led scientific presentation focused on the evolving intersection between active acne management and broader skin quality and rejuvenation conversations in clinical practice. Scientific Presentation 1 — Aerolase Friday | 11:45am–12:00pm Combined Skin Rejuvenation and Active Acne with 650 Microseconds Pulsed Laser TechnologyPresented by Dr Marjan Yazdian, MD This session is designed around two themes currently shaping clinic demand: 1) The convergence of acne + rejuvenationAs adult acne presentations continue alongside increasing demand for overall skin quality, Dr Yazdian will discuss how clinicians are approaching active acne management and rejuvenation workflows within the same patient journey—rather than treating them as separate service lines. 2) Why 650 microseconds is the storyThe presentation will also take a technology-led view of 650-microsecond pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG, unpacking what pulse structure can mean in practice—from tissue interaction

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February 25, 2026

You’re invited – The Regional Beauty Long Lunch is coming!

The Regional Beauty Long Lunch returns with an unforgettable day of education, connection and industry conversation created especially for beauty and skin professionals. Designed for clinic owners, solo operators and therapists who want to feel inspired, supported and professionally energised, this premium event brings together leading educators, brands and industry voices for a curated experience unlike any other. Guests can expect a beautifully hosted long lunch, high-level education sessions, meaningful networking and an environment that encourages genuine connection and collaboration across the industry. This is not a trade show. It is a thoughtfully curated day where conversation, learning and community take centre stage. Over $10,000 of lucky door prizes and a swag bag worth over $400 and Live treatment demo’s. Regional Long Lunch – Adelaide Across the day, attendees will hear from the 9 amazing keynote speakers Isabella Loneragan, Dr Donna Marcal, Emelly Simons, Sarah Cordiner, Emma Hobson, Melissa Hodgkinson,

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February 25, 2026
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