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Phorest Enters New Era with B Corp™ Certification.

Phorest, a leading software platform in salon, spa and clinic management with over 12,000+ customers globally, is proud to announce that it is now a Certified B Corporation™. B Corps are companies verified as meeting B Lab™ Standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability – and with this certification, Phorest joins a global community of businesses leading the movement toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Phorest: Born on the Salon Floor  Founded by CEO Ronan Perceval in Dublin, Ireland, in 2003, Phorest has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the hair and beauty industry. Born on the salon floor, Phorest was bred to help salon, spas and clinics thrive. With innovative tools to help businesses manage, market and grow as well as mentoring and education, its mission is clear: “More than software, we are on a mission, together with our community, to

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Is Laser Needling the Future of Collagen Induction?

By Nancy Abdou, The Australian Dermal & Laser Institute (TADLI). I want you to imagine getting all the clinical benefits of microneedling – the petechiae, the growth factors, the collagen induction – without a single needle puncturing the skin. No open wound. No cross-contamination risk. No restrictions on post treatment skincare. No single-use cartridge costs eating into your margins. That’s what I call laser needling. And in my opinion, it’s one of the most exciting developments in collagen induction therapy right now. What Is Laser Needling? The MIIN laser with its MLA (micro lens array) applicator uses 1064nm Nd:YAG energy to create laser induced optical breakdown – LIOB – within the dermis. Micro-injury zones are created beneath the skin surface, triggering the same wound healing cascade we rely on with conventional needling, without ever breaching the epidermis. The clinical endpoint? Pinpoint bleeding. Without a single needle touching the skin. When

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The SkinMed® Formula for Growth.

Results.  Relationships.  Real Support.   In an industry crowded with promises, SkinMed® Australia has built its reputation on something far more enduring: results, relationships, and relentless support.  This proudly Australian business has become a trusted name for skin clinics and salons seeking cutting-edge anti-ageing technology and premium, locally made cosmeceutical skincare. But ask anyone who has partnered with SkinMed® and a consistent theme emerges, it’s not the device they remember first, it’s the people. Relationships First, Equipment Second What separates SkinMed® from other suppliers in the market is a philosophy that sounds simple but is rarely practised:  they don’t just sell equipment, they develop relationships and help build sustainable, profitable clinics. Every device in the SkinMed® portfolio is supported by a business framework specifically designed to maximise return on investment (ROI) and ensure long-term success for the clinics, salons and businesses that carry them. This is where the brand’s Business

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6 Reasons Why Dermapen 4™ Should Be on Your Treatment Menu.

Expectations are shifting, and the clinics reading the room are already meeting them with Dermapen 4. Clients have more access to information than any generation before them, and they’re using it: researching ingredients, reading reviews, cross-checking claims against clinical evidence. They’re deep divers, not passengers, and they’ve stopped taking anything at face value just because it lives in a professional setting. Now, they’re looking for true skin health over quick fixes, long-term results, a routine that’s easy to adopt, and an experience that feels convenient but highly valuable. So if a Dermapen 4 microneedling treatment isn’t already on your menu, this list is prime reading because that’s exactly what the device, paired with the Synergy of Solutions, delivers. The standout technology Microneedling as a treatment is clinically proven to be effective, but not all devices are created equal. “The Dermapen 4™ remains the world’s only fully integrated digitalised automated microneedling

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From Classroom to Clinic – 25 Years of the ASDC.

In 2001, Frank Perri, a psychologist and statistician, then in his twenties, was handed a unit called Graduating Seminar in a brand-new Victoria University (VU) course, teaching the country’s first cohort of what would become dermal clinicians. There was no textbook or profession to point at. There was also a warning. The coordinator told him this class of experienced beauty therapists had made previous teachers cry. “I had long hair back then. I think I had a nose ring, and a lollipop in my mouth,” he remembers. “I looked ridiculous, but the idea was to shock them a little before they jumped to a conclusion about this statistician who was going to teach them stats.” His answer was a class exercise: build a professional association from nothing: standards, ethics, and a name. “Through lots and lots of discussions throughout that semester, they came up with this pretend association, if you

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The K-Beauty Trends About to Be Everywhere.

From spicules and growth factors to skin longevity and regenerative ingredients, these are the innovations shaping the future of Korean skincare. K-beauty is hardly new, but it’s having a major moment. Between viral TikTok trends, buzzy ingredients like PDRN and exosomes, and the recent U.S. expansion of Olive Young—South Korea’s largest beauty retailer—Korean skincare is once again shaping beauty conversations around the world. To separate the innovations from the hype, I asked a Korean dermatologist and a K-beauty content creator which emerging trends are actually worth paying attention to. Regenerative Skincare Is Going Mainstream One of the biggest shifts happening in K-beauty is the growing influence of regenerative aesthetics on everyday skincare. Ingredients once associated primarily with in-office treatments including PDRN, exosomes, growth factors, and stem-cell-derived signaling ingredients are increasingly appearing in serums, creams, and masks designed to support skin repair and renewal. Annie Chiu, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder and

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Gay Wardle to Lead Education for Circadia Australia.

Circadia Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Gay Wardle as its new Head of Education. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most respected and influential skin educators, Gay Wardle’s appointment represents a landmark moment for Circadia Australia’s community of therapists, partners, and clients. Gay has educated more than 3,000 students and delivered over 200 talks and keynotes throughout her career. She travels internationally to attend skin symposiums and medical conferences, ensuring her curriculum always reflects the very latest developments in skincare. Gay has developed and introduced the Advanced Skin Series, a weekly education session available to all Circadia stockists. “Her mission aligns perfectly with Circadia’s own, to empower skin professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to deliver truly exceptional outcomes for their clients,” a Circadia Australia spokesperson said. “This is exactly why we created the Advanced Skin Series with Gay Wardle, to share the in-depth

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Salon for Sale: Your Top Buying & Selling Questions.

In this eight-part series, Mocha Group General Manager Jarred Stedman sits down with John Kasapi, one of Australia’s leading salon, clinic and barbershop sales specialists, to answer the eight questions he is most frequently asked about buying and selling a business. Drawing on more than 15 years of industry experience, John shares practical advice, expert insights and what every buyer and seller should know before entering the market. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DsJAdDQ2tBw No 1: How does a business get valued https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JM2hTP4WES0 No 2: When do you tell the staff https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SaLUuq8Hv6s No 3: What role does confidentiality play https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A6gutjoG3Z0 No 4: What happens with staff entitlements https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jrjTrEVhBpc No 5: When should you tell the landlord? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N7GRfjWjXDA No 6 What happens to give vouchers? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bb8DMvNOAek No 7: What’s the timeline for selling? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WPMBBIHfuKc No 8: When to start the conversation? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YM3aXl4z_4E If you’re in the market and need some assistance, scan the QR code now

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Beyond the Surcharge: The Revenue Conversation

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposed ban on card surcharging from 1 October 2026 has understandably sparked conversation across the hair & beauty industry. For many small businesses, surcharging has helped offset the cost of accepting card payments, so it’s natural to ask: “What happens to my margins when that option disappears?” But perhaps this change is prompting a more valuable conversation. The most profitable businesses have never relied on a surcharge alone to protect profits.Instead, they’ve built resilient revenue models that maximise every appointment, strengthen client loyalty and create predictable income beyond the salon and treatment room. In many ways, the proposed changes simply shine a light on the areas that have alwaysmattered most. Protecting profitability starts long before a client reaches the checkout. It begins with reducing no-shows through deposits and clear cancellation policies. It continues with meaningful consultations that lead to personalised treatment recommendations, retail sales and

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WELCOME TO THE SKINIFICATION OF HAIR CARE.

The most results-driven shift your salon can make. Starting a journey for a hair loss solution is one thing. Staying committed to it is another. How accountability, and the right prescription, changes everything. Skincare is one of the most sophisticated, ritual-driven categories in beauty. Clients invest in the full routine without batting an eyelid, and they understand that results take time and consistency. The true believers go even further and they know that professional, personalised recommendations separate long-term outcomes from expensive false hope and false promise. Haircare is having the same moment, and the scalp is finally getting the attention it desperately needs. 1 in 3 of your clients will experience hair thinning, and true change starts skin-deep. The scalp has a microbiome, a barrier function and follicular biology that responds to the same principles of targeted, actives-based care as the face. With EXO-GROW™, now you have the power to

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