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  • How to achieve Glass Skin?

    How to achieve Glass Skin?

    Glass skin is everywhere right now as clients seek to achieve a fresh, ‘better than natural’ aesthetic. The glass skin trend evolved in the K-beauty scene deriving from Korea. It refers to skin that is smooth, flawless and luminous with a sheen that literally resembles glass. The look is achieved through a skincare regime that prioritises intense hydration, exfoliation, and nourishment to create a radiant, pore-less finish that appears as refined and reflective as glass. Many people opt to go make up free once they have achieve the glass skin look for their skin to help maintain the clarity of their skin. Note that creating the full translucence and refinement of the skin this look requires, also requires clients to be healthy from within both in their water intake, diet and lifestyle choices.

    Now let’s look at how to begin achieving this look…

  • Is Brow Lamination as good as Microblading?

    Is Brow Lamination as good as Microblading?

    It is a question we’re often asked – we’d say it is probably better! And we’ll explain why…

    • Brow lamination works in harmony with your existing natural brows pulling unruly brow hairs into line for perfectly uniform, thicker looking brows.
    • Brow lamination is non-invasive with no ‘healing’ time unlike microblading. Any mild redness (erythema) you may see from shaping using wax which is commonly offered as part of a brow lamination service, usually subsides within 2-4 hours.
    • Brow lamination results last 2-8 weeks depending on a few factors, this means you get the benefit of fuller looking brows but with the flexibility as results drop to be able to change your brow look as fashion (and personal taste) dictates. Microblading results are semi-permanent lasting 1-3 years, with fade out results varying hugely.
    • Brow lamination is suitable for all hair and skin types – unlike microblading which isn’t best suited to those with oily skin (results fade quicker) or dry / sensitive skin conditions (healing can be slower and give uneven results).
  • French Tips: A Timeless Classic

    French Tips: A Timeless Classic

    What are French Tips and why are they so popular? The style of the French Tip dates back to the 1930s and gained their iconic name in Hollywood in the 1970s by Jeff Pink, the creator of the French Manicure. The French Manicure was created to help screen actors speed up the process of wardrobe changes. The French Tip is a simple yet elegant style of nail, suitable for everyday wear and special occasions, making it a very practical yet fashionable choice!

  • What is a Hot Stone Massage?

    What is a Hot Stone Massage?

    A hot stone massage is a popular treatment that offers tranquility and serenity. It uses warm basalt stones, and works on energy points located on the body, helping us to rebalance. The heat from the basalt stones permeates through the clients skin, aiding in relaxation.

  • A day in the life: Self-employed Massage Therapist

    A day in the life: Self-employed Massage Therapist

    Introducing Saskia of Holistic Healing…

    “On completion of my VTCT Level 3 in Massage with The Beauty Academy, I began working in spas and salons. 5 years later, using my experience of the beauty industry, I have decided to start my own business as a Holistic Therapist. Over the years, I have attended additional training days with The Beauty Academy including facial skincare, electrical facials and teacher training.”

  • Become a Beauty Tutor

    Become a Beauty Tutor

    Are you currently a salon business owner? Or renting a room somewhere? Looking at new treatments to add to your menu but feeling overwhelmed and at a loose end? Why not try something different and become a tutor! Gain a qualification in teaching, get your courses accredited, and be insured as a teacher. Start teaching the subjects you love, to inspire the next generation of Beauty Therapists.

  • Hair Extensions: Choosing your Perfect Weave

    Hair Extensions: Choosing your Perfect Weave

  • Top Beauty Treatments to Earn BIG in 2023

    Top Beauty Treatments to Earn BIG in 2023

    We’re nearly a month into the new year & time is flying by already. Have you made plans for your beauty business this year already? Have you thought about further treatments you’ll soon be offering?

    Maybe you’re not sure what the next big thing is or what more to train in to earn more £££s this year. Well let’s take a look at the latest beauty trends for 2023 and treatments billed to be in HOT demand this year!

  • How do you get started in Lash Extensions?

    How do you get started in Lash Extensions?

    Lash Extensions are still on the of the most popular and lucrative beauty services to be offering right now. While DIY false lashes may have come a long way, there is nothing that can beat a professionally applied set of semi-permanent eyelash extensions for creating the WOW factor to your look. During lockdowns, many turned to stick-on strip lashes but many have learnt to their peril the damage poorly applied lashes can do to your natural lashes. With the festive party season nearly upon us too, there has never been a better time to get into offering eyelash extensions. But how do you get started?

  • What is Facial Yoga? Caring for Menopausal Skin…

    What is Facial Yoga? Caring for Menopausal Skin…

    With a whole host of celebrities promoting the benefits of facial yoga and many new brands coming through offering their own regimes and routines, this week we explore the hot topic of facial yoga. The benefits of yoga for the body have long been known and practised to keep the body supple. Yoga for the face is no different in that it involves movements and stretches to help tone, strengthen but also relax muscles. Given that there are 42 individual muscles in the human face, there is certainly plenty to work on! Facial yoga involves massage and exercises that stimulate the muscles, skin, and lymphatic system. These movements are designed to soften and relax face muscles to help alleviate tension, stress, and worry – all of which contribute to fine lines and wrinkles appearing in the skin.

  • Anti-Aging Facials – Is Microcurrent the forgotten key to youthful skin?

    Anti-Aging Facials – Is Microcurrent the forgotten key to youthful skin?

    Microcurrent facials have been used since the 1980s and were originally used as an effective way to stimulate and retrain the facial muscles to treat conditions such as Bell’s Palsy. Since then, their efficacy in helping to improve muscle tone and the contours of the face has been recognised for cosmetic reasons. However, with advancements in aesthetics and injectibles such as facial fillers becoming high demand, the micro-current facial was left behind. However, as more clients now seek non-invasive methods to rejuvenate the skin and stave off the visible signs of aging, microcurrent treatments are once again coming into popularity.

    Alongside radio frequency, LED light therapy and microneedling, microcurrent treatments have zero downtime making them great for those who want the visible benefits but without the tell tale signs left by invasive treatments. But what actually are microcurrent facial treatments and why should you be turning your attention back to these powerful muscle toning, cost effective and profitable treatments?

  • All about Reflexology

    All about Reflexology

    Updated 8th April 2025

    Derived from Eastern medicine practices, Holistic treatments are non-invasive therapies which aim to treat underlying issues. They work on creating harmony within in the body through connection with energy points or meridian lines to work on overall health and well being. They compliment the western approach of medicine by offering an additional method for relaxation and stress relief which can benefit a variety of clients. One of the most popular Holistic treatments is Reflexology. In today’s blog we’re going to put a spotlight on this ancient treatment giving you and insights into the benefits and practices.

    What is Reflexology and how does it work?

    Reflexology is an In-depth foot treatment designed to relieve stress, relax and rebalance the body. The treatment focusses on reflex areas on foot which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of body. Pressure is applied using thumbs/fingers to reflex points on feet to stimulate these specific parts of the body encouraging a balance affect.

    Reflexology uses zone therapy which was developed by Dr William Fitzgerald. Dr Fitzgerald believed the body could be divided into longitudinal zones running from the top of the head to the tips of the toes, he found that those parts of the body in each zone are linked by a flow of energy and that the parts of the body in each zone can have an effect on each other.

    The body systems are represented on the feet a good way to learn this areas is to see the two feet together as a mirror for the body. For example, the brain reflex is found on the top of the big toe, the spine runs from the big toe down to the heel on each foot. The right foot governs right-hand side of body, left foot governs left-hand side of the body. The image below details the organs and where they are found.

     

    What are the benefits of Reflexology?

    • Stress relief – stress is responsible for 75-85% of illness
    • Improves circulation – body relaxes during reflexology – tension that restrictsblood flow is reduced enabling the blood to flow more freely
    • Helps eliminate toxins from the body (improves the function of the lymphaticsystem and stimulates the excretory system)
    • Balancing – improves the balance between the systems of the body so boostingthe immune system.

    What is the role of the Reflexologist?

    Reflexologists should never medically diagnose during a session with a client, the treatment is merely to focus on rebalancing the body and its systems. This is done by providing a relaxing treatment using pressure with fingers and thumbs to the reflex points not he client’s feet in order to stimulate various parts of the body. Reflexology is best completed In a series of treatments, most clients start to notice a difference after 3-6 weekly treatments. In general it’s recommended that a client have 4-6 treatments in a course.

    How much can I charge for Reflexology? 

    How much you can charge for a reflexology can vary depending on where you are practicing. On average in the UK the treatment can currently cost between £25-£60 a session. It’s worth doing your market research to see what other practitioners are charging in your local area.

    How do I become a Reflexologist? 

    Our two day intensive Reflexology course will provide you will all of the information, techniques and hands on practice you need to get started with your Reflexology. Over the two days you will learn:

    • Health, safety & hygiene
    • Consultation techniques
    • Contraindications
    • Theory of reflexology
    • Reflexology massage movements and modifications
    • Treatment procedure for working on the feet
    • Massage mediums
    • Practical tuition on performing a reflexology treatment on the feet
    • Aftercare advice