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Australian Beauty and Aesthetics Industry

Why Entering Awards Could Be the Most Strategic Decision You Make for Your Business

By Nicolette Kocsi Goldberg – Owner & Founder of Luminary Melbourne.                     Current ABIA VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less When I first entered awards, my clinic was brand new. I wasn’t an established multi-location brand. I didn’t have years of visibility behind me. What I did have was belief, belief in the standard I was building, the client experience I was creating, and the long-term vision for my business. In those early years, while still very much a new clinic owner, I entered industry awards and went on to win Sole Operator of the Year twice. What I learnt through that experience is this: Awards are not about being the biggest.They are about backing yourself. Entering awards can be one of the most strategic decisions you make, not because of the trophy, but because of

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May 13, 2026

Inside the PBS Skin Summit 2026

Written By Editor in Chief for Mocha Group – Louise May / Imagery by GM of Mocha Group – Jarred Stedman. There’s a lot happening in the industry right now. Clients are stretching their appointments. Spending is more considered. And many businesses are still trying to solve it the same way they always have… by chasing more. More clients. More content. More offers. But what if the answer isn’t more? What if it’s better? That’s exactly what Skin Summit 2026 brought into focus. Held across two full days in Sydney and closing with a Gala Awards evening, the event brought together clinic owners, therapists and industry leaders for something that went far beyond education. It was a reset. A reminder of what actually moves a business forward. Mocha Group’s GM Jarred Stedman and Editor in Chief Louise May were in the room across the weekend, experiencing first-hand the conversations shaping

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May 6, 2026

BTL Strengthens ANZ Leadership with Brody Cook Appointment Amid Australian Growth

Promotion follows continued business expansion, team growth and portfolio momentum across EXOMIND, EMFUSION and EMFACE Jaw Relief. BTL has appointed Brody Cook as National Sales Manager, effective June 2026, as the company continues to expand its Australian footprint and strengthen its leadership team locally. Brody’s promotion comes at a time of continued momentum for BTL in Australia, with the business building on recent innovation activity across its portfolio, including EXOMIND, EMFUSION and EMFACE Jaw Relief. BTL is also growing its team in Victoria and Western Australia, reflecting ongoing expansion in the local market. Brody will officially commence the new role in June 2026, based out of BTL’s Sydney Head Office, supporting the company’s national sales strategy and working closely with teams and customers across the country. Gareth Pepper, Director ANZ, BTL Aesthetics, said: “Brody’s appointment comes at an exciting time for BTL as we continue to grow our presence across

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May 6, 2026

What KeraVeg 18 Means for the Future of Lash & Brow Treatments

In today’s professional beauty industry, results are expected. What defines a modern lash and brow artist is not just the outcome, but the integrity of the process behind it. Clients are more informed, more ingredient-conscious, and increasingly aligned with brands and professionals who prioritise both performance and formulation transparency. This shift is setting a new benchmark across the industry, one where hair health, ethical formulation, and long-term results are no longer optional. At the centre of this evolution is KeraVeg 18. Performance Backed by Purpose Lash lifting and brow lamination rely on a controlled chemical restructuring process to break and reform disulphide bonds within the hair. While essential for achieving lift, direction, and shape, this process places temporary stress on the hair fibre. Without adequate support, the result can be compromised hair integrity, manifesting as dryness, brittleness, or reduced elasticity. For this reason, condition and repair must be embedded into

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April 29, 2026

ANO Cosmetics & Skin’s Olivia Feldtmann shares clinic growth strategy and technology integration at Cutera Collective

Registered Nurse & Founder of ANO Cosmetics & Skin, Olivia Feldtmann, presented at Cutera Collective on 18 March 2026 at Carousel, Albert Park, Melbourne, sharing insights into the business strategy, team model and technology decisions that have shaped the growth of her clinic. Hosted by Cutera, Cutera Collective brought together clinic owners, registered nurses, dermal clinicians and other aesthetic industry professionals for a business and education-focused event centred on clinic growth, technology integration and clinical development. The event was attended by just over 60 guests. In her presentation, Olivia spoke about the evolution of ANO from a solo nurse-led business into a multi-practitioner clinic, and how strategic planning, team integration and long-term decision-making have supported both sustainable business growth and consistent, natural outcomes. Known for her considered, skin-first approach and focus on natural-looking results, Olivia has built ANO around the idea that strong outcomes come not only from treatment selection, but from the quality of the clinical team,

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April 29, 2026

Mocha Beauty Magazine Issue 2 Has Landed – What’s Really Changing in Beauty & Aesthetics Right Now!

By Louise May – Editor in Chief for Mocha Group. Guest Editors have become an important part of Mocha Beauty, and very intentionally so.By inviting in leaders like our Guest Editor for this issue, Isabella Loneragan, we broaden the conversation and bring forward different insights that reflect what is actually happening across our industry. Isabella’s Guest Editor letter speaks to a shift that many of you will already be feeling. Clients are changing. The way they spend, the way they choose, and what they expect from us is evolving. There is a clear move away from hype and quick results, and a stronger focus on trust, connection and consistency. People are asking more questions, taking more time, and being far more considered in where they invest their money. This isn’t something that’s coming. It’s already here. In conversations with clinic owners and therapists, the same patterns keep coming up. Appointments

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April 29, 2026

Grow Revenue and Expand Aesthetic Treatments with Medical Aesthetic Treatment Solutions

  Glacē™ – Where Skin Health Meets Wellness The aesthetics industry is increasingly moving towards treatments that support both skin health and overall wellbeing. Clients are not only looking for results that they can see externally – they also want treatments that make them feel refreshed, relaxed and radiant from the inside out. This shift has helped drive the growing popularity of Candela’s Glacē™ treatment, a multi-step skin conditioning experience that is fast becoming a favourite in clinics across Australia and New Zealand. CARLY KNOWLES Glacē™ combines several technologies in one treatment, including lymphatic stimulation, hydro microdermabrasion and targeted serum infusion. Together, these steps work to cleanse, hydrate and brighten the skin while also supporting circulation and detoxification. The result is a treatment that not only improves the skin’s appearance but also delivers a deeply relaxing experience for the client. Carly Knowles, Director of Bella Pelle Body Clinic in regional

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April 29, 2026

A New Era in Fragrance – Vanessa Megan Introduces Eau de Parfum

Award-winning natural skincare brand Vanessa Megan announces the release of its first Eau de Parfum Collection. A considered evolution of the brand’s six cult botanical fragrances — Harvest, Monarch, Wild Wøud, Liliquoi, Augüst and Aether — now expressed in certified organic alcohol for greater diffusion, longevity and presence. Known for uncompromising ingredient standards and emotionally intelligent perfumery, Vanessa Megan has built its reputation on alcohol free, 100% natural fragrances crafted entirely from essential oils and absolutes. This new release does not shift that philosophy — it refines it. the finest certified organic ingredients, anchored in organic sugarcane alcohol. No synthetics. No nature identical aroma molecules or isolates. No concealed “parfum”. Every component is plant or herb derived, transparently sourced and fully disclosed. In a fragrance industry crowded with vague claims of naturalness, this collection stands as a clear, verifiable offering — one that values integrity as much as beauty. “The

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April 22, 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

Meet the new HydroPeptide Resurface & Repair Peptide Pads

The multipurpose skincare solution that pairs a chemical peel with a peptide treatment in one face pad.  This gentle yet powerful two-step peel pad experience reveals smoother, more luminous skin while helping to boost collagen production. Expertly balanced exfoliating and peptide-rich ingredients work together to refine texture, support firmness, and unveil a radiant, visibly revitalised complexion.  What sets them apart from other peel pads? Triple-acid exfoliation (AHA, BHA + PHA) in Step 1Each acid has a different molecular weight, allowing for multi-level exfoliation, working both on the surface and deeper within the skin for more impressive and deeper levels of chemical exfoliation. Advanced peptide + next-gen actives in Step 2Powered by HydroPeptide’s patented CellRenew-16 peptide complex, alongside innovative ingredients like an algae-based retinol alternative, delivering the benefits of retinol without the typical irritation, flaking or redness. With 30 treatments per box, HydroPeptide brings clinical-level resurfacing, repair, and brightening, while keeping skin

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April 15, 2026
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