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The Future of Beauty Starts With Your Voice

Why Every Beauty Professional Must Have Their Say on the Training Package Review Right Now. By Karen Geiszler | Clinical Educator | KG Beauty and Modality Training. For the first time since the 1980s, the training qualifications that govern how every beauty therapist in this country learns their craft are being reviewed. This is not background noise. This is the most significant structural opportunity the industry has seen in four decades. And it will only produce the change we need if the people who live and breathe this industry every single day make their voices heard. Let me tell you what I know about the beauty industry after four decades working in it. I know that the majority of its most experienced professionals are not sitting on government advisory committees. They are not attending policy forums in Canberra. They are in their clinics, treating clients, training their teams, and doing

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July 14, 2026

Welcome to Mocha Beauty Issue 3 for 2026

By Louise May – Editor in Chief for Mocha Group / Editor of Mocha Beauty. One of the things we love about introducing Guest Editors to Mocha Beauty is the opportunity to share perspectives beyond our own. Every Guest Editor brings a different story, different experiences and a fresh lens on the conversations shaping our industry. For Issue 3, we’re delighted to welcome Karen Geiszler. With more than 40 years in the beauty industry, Karen has built a career spanning the treatment room, business ownership and education. Today, as a clinical educator, she continues to inspire therapists and clinic owners through her passion for learning, professional excellence and raising industry standards. Karen’s Guest Editor letter is a heartfelt reflection on a lifetime in the industry she loves. It’s honest, thoughtful and a reminder that the greatest impact we make often comes through the relationships we build, the knowledge we share

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July 14, 2026

The Consultation Is the Treatment – Why Customised Treatment Planning Is the Future of Clinical Skin

By Karen Geiszler – Clinical Educator There is a conversation that needs to happen in our industry. We have become incredibly good at treatments. Devices are advancing. Ingredients are evolving. Protocols are becoming more sophisticated. Yet despite all of this, many clinics are still not consistently delivering the results they are capable of. Not because they lack skill. But because they are starting in the wrong place. Results are not created in the treatment room. They are created in the consultation. And if the consultation is weak, rushed, or surface-level, no device, no modality, and no trending treatment will compensate for that. This is where the shift is happening. We are moving away from treatment-based thinking and into strategy-based skin planning. And the clinics that understand this will lead the next era of our industry. “What Are We Doing Today?” should have been retired with the treatment menus of the

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May 20, 2026

Regional Beauty Long Lunch.

Where Connection, Capability and Community Converge.            By Linda Woodhead. Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains | March 28–29 Set high in the breathtaking surrounds of the Blue Mountains, the Regional Long Lunch once again delivered a powerful and purposeful gathering of the beauty industry, bringing together regional salon owners, therapists, educators and brand leaders for a weekend grounded in connection, education and real-world business insight. More than just an event, the Regional Long Lunch has become a movement, one that champions collaboration over competition and creates space for meaningful conversations that shape the future of the industry. An Immersive Start The experience began ahead of the main event, with speakers and sponsors arriving at the Fairmont Resort for a thoughtfully curated welcome. A standout moment came in the form of a hands-on clay modelling session led by Emelly Simons, where guests, champagne in hand, embraced creativity and

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April 1, 2026

The Power of Coming Together in Regional Beauty

If you’re a beauty therapist, clinic owner, or solo operator working in a regional or remote location, you already know this truth:running a successful clinic outside the metro bubble comes with a different set of challenges — and often, far fewer opportunities to connect with others who truly get it. That’s exactly why the Regional Beauty Long Lunch was created. This is not just another networking event.It’s a purpose-driven, connection-rich experience designed specifically for regional beauty professionals who want to grow, learn, and feel supported — without having to fly interstate or feel invisible in the industry. What Is the Regional Beauty Long Lunch? The Regional Beauty Long Lunch is a curated, in-person event bringing together beauty clinic owners, skin therapists, and industry professionals from regional areas for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, inspiration, and connection. It exists to: Elevate regional voices in the beauty industry Create genuine relationships (not

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January 20, 2026

REGIONAL LONG LUNCH ADELAIDE

STRONGER TOGETHER Written by Louise May for MochaGroup / Photography by Jarred Stedman for MochaGroup  An inspiring day of education, empowerment and connection across the beauty industry. The Regional Long Lunch once again brought together Australia’s most passionate beauty professionals for a day of inspiration, collaboration and community. This special event has become a much-loved event on the industry calendar and an opportunity for regional salon owners, solo operators and educators to connect, learn and recharge in an uplifting environment designed to celebrate every corner of our industry. The theme, “Stronger Together,” captured the very essence of the day; a reminder that while business ownership can be an independent journey, true success is built on shared knowledge, integrity and unity. Opening with Heart The day began with an intimate breakfast for Speakers, Sponsors and some VIP attendees with a short presentation by Danielle Mason from Vital Plus on Spongilla Tech

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November 5, 2025

FINDING YOUR SIGNATURE TREATMENT IN THE CLINIC

A Ritual that Speaks from the Heart We live in fast moving times. Every day, our clients come into our clinics carrying more than skin or muscle tension ,they carry stress from work, anxiety from social media, the fatigue of caretaking, the pressure of always “on.” As therapists and clinic owners, we are entrusted with something sacred: the ability to hold space. To offer more than a facial. More than a service. To offer sanctuary. In 2025, the beauty and wellness industry is no longer satisfied with pretty skin or short term fixes. People are seeking rituals, emotional repose, rituals that pause time, that make them feel seen, held and nurtured. Clinics that lead with care, with intention, with heart not just the latest machine or trend—are the spaces clients return to. They are the places that heal. So how do you craft your signature treatment? The facial, ritual or

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October 15, 2025

REGIONAL BEAUTY LONG LUNCH – BALLARAT

The Regional Beauty Long Lunch made its dazzling 5th stop in Ballarat, bringing together  beauty therapists, clinic owners, educators, and industry brands for a celebration of education, conversation, and connection in the heart of regional Victoria. Hosted at the Goods Shed , the event was more than just a lunch — it was a movement. A day dedicated to elevating regional beauty professionals with live demonstrations, keynote insights, luxury networking experiences, and unforgettable moments that celebrated the talent thriving outside of Australia’s capital cities. Leading the charge was a powerhouse line-up of keynote speakers, including: James Vivian,  Kayla Zigic, Rachael Stevens, Emelly Simons, Karen Geiszler and Isabella Loneragan. With the fabulous Tamara Reid as MC, the day ran with warmth, energy and humour, seamlessly guiding guests through a packed and powerful program. Guests were also treated to live treatment demonstrations, curated industry insights, premium networking, and an incredible lineup of

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June 2, 2025

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