The perfect podcast for skin care professionals who want to learn more about how to make it in the industry, hear from industry leaders, get one-on-one interviews from your favorite skin care brand creators with the latest dish of news in the industry, and so much more! With a new topic every episode, this podcast has it all for skin care pros who want to go skin deep!
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SkinCeuticals Patent Expiration with Elizabeth & Lonice
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47:29Connect with us via text! Did you know that patents expire? Well, after 20 years, SkinCeuticals' patent on their C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum did just that, leaving the door open for the formula to be duplicated by other brands. This week, sit down with Elizabeth and Lonice, two of DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, to get the scoop on what this m…
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Packaging with Purpose with Allison Kent-Gunn
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48:28Connect with us via text! How much does packaging really matter? According to Allison Kent-Gunn, Sales Director at Berlin-Jansy and beauty packaging consultant, a lot more than you think. In this episode, she sits down with Michelle to share how packaging shapes consumer perception, drives brand identity, and communicates performance before a produ…
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Connect with us via text! Did you know that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month? That's right; it's a big month for aestheticians, and DERMASCOPE's May calender only adds to the offerings. Tune in to hear all about the 2025 Cover Contest, our May Madness special section (who was the sunscreen champion of 2025?), and the equipment issue, featuring ar…
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Connect with us via text! Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of the skin barrier and why it is so vital to overall skin health? What about how delivery systems work and the exciting breakthroughs happening in ingredient technology today? If that's you, tune in to this sit down with Christine Tian, Aestheticians' Choice Award winner and…
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Tariff Talk with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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43:49Connect with us via text! Recently, a series of new tariffs have been implemented in the United States that could have significant implications for the aesthetics industry. In this episode, DERMASCOPE's in-house aesthetician team breaks down what these changes mean for professionals—from potential price increases on products and equipment to shifts…
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Connect with us via text! This week, Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner sits down with veteran aesthetician, DERMASCOPE contributor, and creator of The Golden Experience Guide, Ashley Curtis, also known as Ageless Ashley. Listen in as they discuss the key experiences and crucial lessons Curtis has garnered in her nearly two decades in the industry, the imp…
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Connect with us via text! Season five of The Aesthetic Report is finally here! In this season opener managing editor, Dorian Reyes, dishes on DERMASCOPE's April calendar, including a very special cover, all of the education this month's age management issue has to offer, a FREE webinar, "The Acne Advantage: Building a Thriving Practice" brought to …
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Connect with us via text! In this special pre-season bonus episode, the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team sits down with Holly Brown, founder of Looking and Feeling fab, a nonprofit with a mission to provide comfort and relief to those with cancer, through integrative therapies, alleviating skin side effects and improving quality of life. In pa…
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Laser Focused with Ashlee Bunkelman & Catie Cutler
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55:50Connect with us via text! In this special bonus episode, host Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner sits down with Aerolase clinical director, Catie Cutler, and master laser consultant, Ashlee Bunkelman, for a lowdown on lasers! Hear about the power of the remarkable Aerolase devices, including how to combine them with other therapies effectively, the importa…
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Connect with us via text! Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Kadie Gregory, the powerhouse director of operations for WaxOne Wax and Dimensions Skin Care Distribution! Kadie brings a wealth of expertise as a CIDESCO-certified professional and licensed aesthetician with over a decade of experience in operations, sales, and education. Learn h…
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What's in a Label? With Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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43:20Connect with us via text! Listen in as DERMASCOPE's in-house aesthetician team take on the tricky world of skin care product labels. Is "medical-grade" skin care really better? Should "professional-grade" only be reserved for backbar items? And where do "cosmeceuticals" fit into all this? Join the team as they unpack the nuances of product labeling…
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Scoop This (December) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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47:58Connect with us via text! In this thought-provoking episode, the in-house aesthetician team dives into the social media-driven beauty wave and its impact on the industry. From trends and filters (and fillers) to the growing phenomenon of beauty addiction, they explore how perceptions of beauty have shifted, influencing client expectations and chall…
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When Makeup Meets Skin Care with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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37:48Connect with us via text! This week, DERMASCOPE's in-house aesthetician team continues their discussion into the makeup side of aesthetics and answer the age old aesthetician question, "Is makeup so bad?" Tune in as they talk their holiday schedule, how to take on makeup questions from clients to make thoughtful recommendations, and how the makeup …
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Skin Care & Sisterhood (Part 2) with Danielle Munley & Emily Sindlinger
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33:33Connect with us via text! Tune in for part two with the powerhouse duo behind Sorella Apothecary, marketing expert, Danielle Munley, and spa entrepreneur, Emily Sindlinger! Hear about some exciting winter products, expert tips to keep skin in its best shape during these colder months, and what lies ahead for Sorella -- with their commitment to ongo…
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Scoop This (November) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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30:40Connect with us via text! This week, DERMASCOPE's in house aesthetician team makes a foray into the makeup side of aesthetics, diving into the current events and trends making the industry buzz. Listen in as they discuss their personal makeup routines, the viral contrast makeup trend popularized by French makeup artist Alienor, and debate whether t…
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Connect with us via text! With only two more months left of 2024, DERMASCOPE isn't skimping on the monthly offerings. From exploring The Skin Barrier in this month’s issue (featuring a very special cover and cover story) to voting in the 2025 Aestheticians' Choice Awards, there’s plenty to get excited about. Don’t miss out—voting is open until Nove…
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Going with the Flow with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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49:53Connect with us via text! This week, sit down to hear the DERMACSOPE in-house aesthetician team reveal unexpected strategies for staying sharp and on top of your game in the fast-paced world of aesthetics. Hear them delve into balancing leadership, the impact of unforeseen events like the COVID-19 pandemic, how perseverance and strategic planning a…
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Skin Care & Sisterhood with Danielle Munley & Emily Sindlinger (Part 1)
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24:13Connect with us via text! Sit down with marketing expert, Danielle Munley, and spa entrepreneur, Emily Sindlinger, co-founders of Sorella Apothecary. Discover the story behind their partnership, the meaning behind "Sorella" and how it shapes every aspect of their brand, and the evolution of the company over the years. Plus, get a sneak peek at some…
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Scoop This (October) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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32:27Connect with us via text! Jump into the latest trending topics in the industry with DERMASCOPE's in house aesthetician team. This week, they dish on a Kim Kardashian-backed treatment that has gotten the celebrity's golden seal of approval, but requires a little expert breakdown: the salmon sperm facial. Listen in to hear about what the treatment is…
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Connect with us via text! Ready to embrace the future of skin care? Look no further than the October issue, where DERMASCOPE dives deep into the world of beauty technology. From virtual aesthetician services and the need-to-know on nanotechnology to the life story and legacy of cover star Dr. Mitchell Schwartz of Procell Therapies, this issue is pa…
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Scalp Health with Elizabeth Brasher & Lonice Stoker
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45:09Connect with us via text! Is the scalp an extension of skin, and is it up to skin care professionals to pay attention to and potentially treat issues with the scalp like they would the face or other areas? Hear these questions and more get answered on this week's episode of The Aesthetic Report! Listen in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians, Eliza…
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The Balance of Being with Dr. Jenelle Kim
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56:26Connect with us via text! This week, Michelle sits down with Dr. Jenelle Kim, a leading voice in the beauty and wellness industry, board-certified doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, best-selling author, and founder of JBK Wellness Labs. Listen in as they discuss Dr. Kim's pull towards the cosmetic formulation industry, traditional Eastern …
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Scoop This (September) with Elizabeth & Lonice
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51:16Connect with us via text! Jump into the latest trending topics in the industry with DERMASCOPE's in house aesthetician team. This week, they discuss socialite and businesswoman Paris Hilton's in-home luxury spa, the Sliving Spa. Listen in as they dissect the various devices and modalities she has at her disposal, including a cryotank, hyperbaric ch…
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Connect with us via text! Jump into DERMASCOPE's exciting September lineup with Managing Editor, Dorian Reyes. This month, heighten your knowledge of lasers with Aerolase's September 30 webinar, "Elevating Aesthetic Outcomes: The Science Behind Advanced Laser Technology for Skin Health", learn all about DMK with the DMK Special Edition, featuring a…
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To Morning Cleanse or Not To Morning Cleanse with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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40:47Connect with us via text! Grab those cleansers and tune in to hear the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team dive into another hot topic in the aesthetics community: the morning cleanse. Hear about their personal routines and skin care philosophies as well as their reasons for why you should -- or should not -- cleanse skin in the morning. In this …
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Like Father Like Daughter with Will Strunk
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52:58Connect with us via text! Join host and AIA president Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner as she sits down with a universally beloved and long overdue guest: former publisher and owner of DERMASCOPE, William Strunk. Dive into his impressive legacy from his humble beginnings in the then almost nonexistent aesthetics world all the way to his current efforts w…
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Scoop This (August) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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37:07Connect with us via text! Jump into the latest trending topics in the industry with DERMASCOPE's in house aesthetician team. This week, they discuss the viral tanning hacks that have been taking TikTok by storm, including the increasingly popular tanning underwater trend. Listen in as they explore why these hacks are getting so much attention again…
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Connect with us via text! If you're thinking "is it August already?", don't fret! DERMASCOPE has you covered. This week, get the lowdown on everything coming your way from DERMASCCOPE's managing editor herself. Hear about Face Reality's August 26 webinar, "Acne Unmasked: Experts Tips for Clear Skin", details on the upcoming Aestheticians' Choice Aw…
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The Great Glove Debate with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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36:37Connect with us via text! Join DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker, as they dive into a topic that the professional skin care community has a lot of contrasting opinions on: gloves in the treatment room. Whether you're a glove-all-the-time professional or use them only as needed, this is a conversa…
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Connect with us via text! This week, the Aesthetic Report sits down with 23-year licensed aesthetician and Face Reality Skincare Director of Education and Acne Clinic, Stephanie Criscione, to dish on all things acne! Listen in as her and Michelle discuss Stephanie's journey to becoming an acne expert. the importance of ongoing education as skin car…
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Scoop This (July) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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34:30Connect with us via text! This episode, listen in as the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team dishes on the viral TikTok sheet mask taking the world by storm. Hear Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker analyze the product and offer their opinions on whether it is genuinely a quality product that produces glass skin or merely just ano…
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Connect with us via text! We are officially halfway through 2024, which means DERMASCOPE still has a full six months of continuing education coming your way! This episode, join managing editor, Dorian Reyes, as she dishes on the July 22 webinar, "The Clear Choice: Comprehensive Acne Management with Laser Therapy", presented by Aerolase, an overview…
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Underrepresentation in the Beauty Industry with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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43:26Connect with us via text! This week, DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker discuss a sensitive but necessary topic -- segregation and underrepresentation in the beauty industry. Tune in as they touch on using disadvantage as opportunity, the responsibility of brands when it comes to diversity, and …
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Connect with us via text! This week, the Aesthetic Report welcomes DERMASCOPE ambassador, owner of Queen City Beauty Group + Wellness, and founder of The Skin Barrier Academy, Nichelle Mosley, L.E. Tune in as her and host Michelle D'Allaird Brenner get into WholePerson wellness, the importance of comprehensive education and sustainable skin care so…
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Scoop This (June) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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40:18Connect with us via text! This month's hot topic is one that has been slowly taking center stage in aesthetics: whether beauty services have become exclusively a luxury. Curious what the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team thinks? Tune in as Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker, take a nuanced look at the topic, including why beaut…
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Connect with us via text! Join Dorian Reyes, DERMASCOPE managing editor, as she takes you through all that the very first month of the summer season has to offer! Grab your calendars and make note of the incoming 2024 cover contest deadline and FREE webinar, "Synergy with Melanin Homeostasis" presented by DMK Skincare, as well as learn all about th…
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Ingredient Icks with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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40:57Connect with us via text! Listen in as DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker dish on the skin care ingredients that give them the ick! In this episode, Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice dish on... [02:20] Doing what is best for the client to ensure long term results, regardless of trending ingredients an…
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Skin, Sales, & Saian with Dasha Saian Marchese
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48:36Connect with us via text! Tune in as host Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner reunites with DERMASCOPE Ambassador and CEO of Saian Natural Clinical Skincare, Dasha Saian Marchese, to dish on the coexistence of motherhood and business ownership, the ins and outs of Dasha's retail sales philosophy, Saian's upcoming educational offerings, and more! In this epi…
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Scoop This (May) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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30:49Connect with us via text! Hear all about the latest hot topics in aesthetics with another current events-themed episode! Sit down with DERMASCOPE's in-house aesthetician team, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker, as they dish on a topic that has been buzzing around the industry for months: Is Gen Z aging poorly? And how does the sky…
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Connect with us via text! Sit down with DERMASCOPE managing editor, Dorian Reyes, to discuss the education-packed month of May! Hear about the long time coming and historic brand issue, an update on the 2024 cover contest, and one FREE webinar, "Solo Studies: Building a Business" presented by award-winning professional skin care brand, Skin Script.…
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Esty Besties with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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33:10Connect with us via text! Grab your esty bestie and join in the discussion with DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker! This week, hear them discuss the skin pros that inspire them, the importance of having a strong professional network, and their experiences with community and connection in the ind…
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Connect with us via text! In this episode, Michelle sits down with 2023 ACA Winner and CEO of Circadia, Michael Pugliese! Tune in as they discuss Michael's three generations deep passion for skin care, his latest travel destinations, and the exciting new ventures Circadia has coming up. In this episode, Michelle and Michael discuss... [02:44] When …
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Scoop This (April) with Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice
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33:56Connect with us via text! Brush up on the latest buzz in aesthetics with this current events-themed episode! Join DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and newest addition, Lonice Stoker, as they delve into the topics you're dying to hear about, including the Sofia Richie Grainge x SkinCeuticals and Michael Cera x C…
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Connect with us via text! Jump into season four of The Aesthetic Report with the return of our monthly overview minisodes! Hear managing editor, Dorian Reyes, dish on DERMASCOPE's April calendar, including the stand-out articles you will find in this month's hair removal themed issue, the 2024 cover contest, and two FREE webinars, "The Tried & True…
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Opening A Business (Part 2) with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher
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34:01Connect with us via text! Season 3 of the Aesthetic Report has officially come to a close with this final episode! Lauren and Elizabeth further last month's conversation on opening a business by getting into brand identity. Hear about choosing brand color, font, and aesthetic, keeping your image cohesive, and some tips and tricks from the experienc…
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5-Minute Throwback: Joshua Davis a.k.a. ToxJosh (Minisode)
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8:48Connect with us via text! For the final throwback episode of season three, hear from renowned aesthetic nurse injector, Joshua Davis, also known as ToxJosh. In this clip, he offers some tips for conducting a successful and thorough client consultation, including being transparent, staying within scope of practice, and knowing your limits. This one …
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Channeling Success with Dr. Mitchell Schwartz
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41:45Connect with us via text! Tune in to this insightful discussion on the cutting-edge world of microchanneling with veteran dermatologist and founder of Procell Therapies, Dr. Mitchell Schwartz. Hear about the science behind the next generation of microneedling: microchanneling, the revolutionary advancements in skin care and dermatology pioneered by…
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Connect with us via text! The year may be coming to a close, but DERMASCOPE's educational opportunities are not slowing down one bit. This month, hear about the two webinars being offered, one on microchanneling presented by Procell Therapies and one on gut and skin health presented by Face Reality. In addition, hear about the special issue featuri…
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Opening A Business (Part 1) with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher
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46:52Connect with us via text! The question of whether to open a solo practice is one most skin care professionals will ask themselves at some point in their career, but it can be a complex and seemingly daunting process. This week, Lauren and Elizabeth get into the nitty gritty of what it takes to start a business and keep it open, including warning si…
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5-Minute Throwback: Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner (Minisode)
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8:24Connect with us via text! The host of the Aesthetic Report herself, Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner, is the subject of this season's penultimate throwback episode! Coming from season one, episode one, this clip features Michelle diving deep into the reasons why she accepted the offer to host the Aesthetic Report, and how it fulfills the DERMASCOPE missi…
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