WILL FENNELL

Protecting Professional Skincare in the Age of Online Retail

By Will Fennell In professional skincare, trust isn’t built online, it’s built in the treatment room. It’s gained through consultation, experience, and the ongoing relationship between therapist and client. For this reason, product companies cannot afford to make retail strategy decisions in isolation. The salons that introduce, prescribe, and uphold a brand’s reputation are not just distribution points, they are the basis of its credibility. As the industry evolves and online retail becomes unavoidable, one principle becomes increasingly important:brands must listen to their salons, not just their sales data. Every professional skincare brand faces the same modern challenge. Clients prioritise convenience. Online shopping has become second nature. And eventually, every brand must determine how to address the realities of e-commerce. For professional skincare companies built on salon partnerships, that decision isn’t always easy. At BIODROGA Australia, we faced exactly this challenge.Our German partners need an official online store so customers can

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TRAINING YOUR TEAM

ELEVATING YOUR SALON! (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SANITY) By Will Fennell Choosing a skincare line for your salon isn’t just about selecting which jars look the nicest on the shelf. These bottles aren’t just decor — they represent your standards, your philosophy, and your reputation, all sealed with a lid. But here’s the thing: no matter how glamorous the brand, it’s as useful as a Ferrari without a driver’s licence if your team hasn’t been properly trained. Let’s be honest. Therapists don’t want to come across as pushy salespeople, and clients certainly don’t want to feel like they’ve wandered into a used car yard. What clients really want is someone who knows their stuff and can explain (without jargon or sales-speak) why a certain cream or serum will benefit their skin. Consider the difference between: “This cream is popular.” (Yawn.) vs. “This formula helps lock in hydration after today’s peel, so

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