CONFERENCES

CONFERENCES

SUNDAY 11:00 A.M.

SUNDAY 11:00 A.M.

BALLROOM C1 @ 11:00 A.M.

THE “BOTOX EFFECT” FACIAL: LIVE DEMO

BY: LANA MAR

• How to give an “instant face lift”
• Microcurrent masterclass
• How to Gua Shua
• Discover cold sculpting lift techniques

Lana Mar is a celebrity esthetician and founder of  Face Fitness Bar in Miami, the most unique concept of natural facelift that replaces fillers. Mar, an exclusive beauty expert for Haute Living magazine, along with select cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists from top markets, has developed a Signature Hybrid massage with techniques from across the world in combination with cutting-edge technology and organic skin care to replace fillers and Botox. Since then, Face Fitness has become a movement with its shocking instant results, breaking the stereotype of plastic surgery with natural alternatives.  

BALLROOM C2 @ 11:00 A.M.

PERSONAL BRANDING

BY: MELISSA BLACK 

  • Feeling stuck with your branding efforts? 
  • Explore ways to create a unique and distinct personal brand. 
  • Identify what makes you different and leverage that in your branding. 
  • Showcase your unique strengths and skills to create a memorable brand identity. 
  • Ensure that your brand reflects the value you bring to your clients. 

Melissa Black is the owner of Bombshell Salons and Candy Coat Beauty, with locations in Richmond, VA, Las Vegas, NV, and West Hollywood, CA. As a Master Aesthetician and PMU artist, she has been in the industry for more than three decades. Melissa has dedicated her knowledge to building brands and developing techniques with a proven track record of success in the world of aesthetics and business. 

BALLROOM C3 @ 11:00 A.M.

STRETCH MARK CAMOUFLAGE

BY: BIANCA FESTEJO 

  • What is a camouflage tattoo? 
  • What can be camouflaged? 
  • What are contraindications? 
  • Mastering color theory and matching skin color 
  • How to choose tools and equipment 

After realizing the beauty of skin tone tattooing to conceal stretch marks and scars, and how it can change people’s lives, Bianca Festejo focused on creating products and technology to help PMU artists get great results. She created the first-ever patented skin reading device and app that reads a person’s skin tone, giving the artist accurate pigment suggestions. She named this revolutionary technology Nue Conceal, which has been featured in numerous international publications like Forbes and Cosmo magazine.

BALLROOM C4 @ 11:00 A.M.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL DIRECTOR + DO I NEED ONE?

BY: NATALIE TEAGUE, APRN,  LAURA PURDY, MD, MEGAN NEEL, CELINA STRICKLAND 

  • The business of MedSpas
  • How to invest in the right equipment
  • Delegating treatments to non-medical professional
  • Training and certifications
  • Compliance and regulation

Natalie Teague, APRN was living her dream as a NCAA collegiate basketball player when she was struck by a drunk driver and the course of her future abruptly changed. The care she received for her injuries inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. She strives for the highest standards of clinical excellence and is continuously expanding her knowledge through continuing education. Natalie is a certified family nurse practitioner and has emerged in the medical aesthetics industry as a leader, serving as the Clinic Manager for Aesthetic Medical Management Partners.

Laura Purdy, MD, known as “America’s Favorite Doctor,” is a nationwide board-certified Family Medicine Physician. After graduating from a family medicine residency at Georgia’s Martin Army Hospital and serving as a US Army physician and then a Battalion Surgeon, Dr. Purdy discovered telemedicine, immersing herself in the digital healthcare industry, seeing over 20,000 virtual patients as the first full-time telemedicine physician and Medical Director for MDLIVE. She had a key role in bringing virtual treatment to COVID-19 pandemic patients and those in the Ukraine war zone. Now, Dr. Purdy is a sought-after digital medicine expert.

Megan Neel has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and focuses primarily on healthcare business transactions and related compliance. Megan began her career in the healthcare industry in 1999, and by 2006 was working with several top 15 pharmaceutical companies on medical education projects, which included FDA labeling compliance issues. After attending law school, Megan began her legal career as the Chief Compliance Officer for a group of Ambulatory Surgical Centers before entering private practice. Some of her clients include direct primary care practices, large counseling practices, and both local and national telehealth providers. Megan’s philosophy is that she will take care of the legal issues so her clients can take care of their patients.

Celina Strickland entered the aesthetics world as a second career with a family in tow. Her background in business and development, and desire to help her peers while solving a problem in the industry, led to the creation of Aesthetic Medical Management Partners. AMP’s mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive, transparent coverage with a true understanding of the needs of individual service providers. Celina works fiercely to educate, inform, and support the aesthetics community.

SUNDAY 2:00 P.M.

SUNDAY 2:00 P.M.

BALLROOM C1 @ 2:00 P.M.

DERMAPLANING & CHEMICAL PEELS: LIVE DEMO

BY: KAELIN JUTRAS & ASHLEY HANLON

  • Address a variety of skin concerns to expand your offerings 
  • How to create a nano-infusion protocol 
  • Transform skin with results-driven ingredients 
  • Learn a variety of modalities (dermaplaning, enzymes, chemical peels) and how they help you meet your clients’ long-term skin goals 

Kaelin Jutras-Zuniga is a Licensed Esthetician and CE-glOw of Herbal Skin Solutions, a consciously-crafted, professional skincare brand that, from concept to creation, places energetic alignment with science, and environmental protection at the forefront. From devices and potent botanical formulations that are both safe for all skin types and deliver clinical results, to packaging that honors the Earth and its resources.  Herbal Skin Solutions brings forth skin rituals that run more than skin-deep and the wellspring of the mind, body, and soul alongside an array of skin concerns. With the expertise of fellow Esthetician and Lead Educator of The Esthetics Academy, Ashley Hanlon, hands-on and virtual training is provided to correct clients skin concerns while boosting results in the treatment room, and spa businesses profit margin!

BALLROOM C2 @ 2:00 P.M.

ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICE

BY: LANA MAR 

  • How to build and market unique concepts 
  • Turn your results into word-of-mouth referrals
  • Go from an open schedule to a wait list 

Lana Mar is a celebrity esthetician and founder of  Face Fitness Bar in Miami, the most unique concept of natural facelift that replaces fillers. Mar, an exclusive beauty expert for Haute Living magazine, along with select cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists from top markets, has developed a Signature Hybrid massage with techniques from across the world in combination with cutting-edge technology and organic skin care to replace fillers and Botox. Since then, Face Fitness has become a movement with its shocking instant results, breaking the stereotype of plastic surgery with natural alternatives.

BALLROOM C3 @ 2:00 P.M.

TREATING ACNE

BY: NICOLE LACROIX  

  • What is acne?
  • Acne myths
  • How to provide an acne consultation
  • Building a treatment plan
  • Advising on home care 

Nicole LaCroix is the founder of Nicole LaCroix Skin Care in Austin, Texas, specializing in personalized, effective skin care solutions for acne sufferers. With over a decade of experience as a nurse and esthetician, Nicole has built a reputation as a trusted, sought-after skincare expert, loved by her clients for her compassionate and holistic approach to treating acne. She understands that acne is more than just a physical condition and that it can have a significant impact on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Nicole’s passion lies in spreading acne awareness and promoting acne positivity, while providing real-world solutions that address acne’s root causes. At Nicole LaCroix Skin Care, she focuses on compassion, connection, education, and results. Her goal is to empower her clients to take control of their skin health and boost their confidence.

BALLROOM C4 @ 2:00 P.M.

VOLUME FAN INTRO
( MUST ALREADY BE TRAINED IN CLASSIC LASH EXTENSIONS)

BY: LINDY WILLIAMS, MAGGIE KEYSOR, WEDNESDAY WOOD  

  • Make the jump from classic to volume lash extensions
  • How to create an ideal volume fan
  • Top tips for easier fanning
  • Hands-on fanning demo
  • Plus a complimentary gift!

Lindy Williams is the owner and CEO of EBL Lashes. She started her business out of necessity as a single mom, but through continual research, years of experience, and a love for the industry, she has cultivated an award-winning product line sought after by lash artists worldwide. Lindy balances being a businesswoman by day and a mom and wife in between. Passionate about seeing people succeed, EBL provides great products in hopes of making it that much easier for lash artists all over.

Maggie Keysor is a licensed esthetician who focused on being a master lash artist, teacher and online course creator. Her goal is to build confidence in her students not only in their skills but in their mindset as well. She has been in the industry for 10 years and has been teaching for 8 of those. Between in person and online trainings, Maggie helps her students with their lashing skill set, photography, and so much more.

Wednesday Wood is an esthetician, lash artist, and the director of education for EBL lashes. With over a decade in the beauty industry, Wednesday thrives on providing new estheticians and lash artists with the tools to create the business of their dreams. Wednesday owns Wicked Esthetics, a lash and brow studio, in Friendswood Texas with over 100 5-star reviews and 4 top notch beauty professionals servicing the houston area.

SUNDAY 3:30 P.M.

SUNDAY 3:30 P.M.

BALLROOM C1 @ 3:30 P.M.

FINDING YOUR PERFECT BRAND PARTNER

BY: ALEX HERNÁNDEZ  

  • What to look for in a partner
  • Trade show opportunities:
    education, relationship building, and more
  • Marketing strategies
  • Business tactics for growth

Alex Hernández a licensed esthetician for over six years, first joined Face Reality’s Clinic as an Acne Specialist. She became Lead Aesthetician, and then assumed responsibility as Lead Educator. Alex oversees professional training, and develops Face Reality’s educational materials, protocols, and classes nationally.

BALLROOM C2 @ 3:30 P.M.

WAXING VS. SUGARING: LIVE DEMO

BY: MELISSA BLACK & JARRATT HAVILAND

  • Waxing vs. Sugaring: what’s the difference? 
  • Does one treatment take longer to perform than the other? 
  • What is the preferred method for sensitive skin? 
  • Is there a cost difference? 
  • How long does each treatment last? 

Melissa Black is the owner of Bombshell Salons and Candy Coat Beauty, with locations in Richmond, VA, Las Vegas, NV, and West Hollywood, CA. As a Master Aesthetician and PMU artist, she has been in the industry for more than three decades. Melissa has dedicated her knowledge to building brands and developing techniques with a proven track record of success in the world of aesthetics and business. 

Jarratt Haviland began her journey in cosmetology and esthetics after a stint in the world of nutrition research left her unfulfilled and longing for something different. A generous friend gave her the opportunity to just “get away” at her salon while looking for another avenue of science, where she accidentally fell in love with the industry and never looked back. Her career began in cosmetology, offering hair services and waxing, but one experience with a sugarist in a neighboring salon had her begging to learn the technique. Since that fateful sugaring appointment, Jarratt completely shifted her focus to esthetics—sugaring and airbrush tanning—and took a massive risk opening her own salon, Sugar & Bronze, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in early 2015. 

BALLROOM C3 @ 3:30 P.M.

BIOHACKING BEAUTY

BY: CHANDANNI MIGLINO

  • Biohacking beauty:
    Achieving an integrated state of health and wellness 
  • Popular biohacking modalities:
    The tools to look and feel your best 
  • Enhancing beauty from the inside out 
  • Turn your clients into devotees of the integrated approach
  • How biohacking is influencing the beauty industry 

Chandanni  Miglino is an international lifestyle expert and Ayurvedic practitioner. She is the Founder and CEO of Chandanni.com, an organic beauty and wellness brand based in the science of Ayurveda, and Co-Founder of the Chandanni Scholarship Fund (chandannifund.com), bringing at-risk youth to India once a year to experience mindfulness and diversity.

MONDAY 11:00 A.M.

MONDAY 11:00 A.M.

BALLROOM C1 @ 11:00 A.M.

DERMAPLANING & CHEMICAL PEELS: LIVE DEMO 

BY: KAELIN JUTRAS & ASHLEY HANLON 

  • Address a variety of skin concerns to expand your offerings
  • How to create a nano-infusion protocol
  • Transform skin with results-driven ingredients
  • Learn a variety of modalities (dermaplaning, enzymes, chemical peels) and how they help you meet your clients’ long-term skin goals

Kaelin Jutras-Zuniga is a Licensed Esthetician and CE-glOw of Herbal Skin Solutions, a consciously-crafted, professional skincare brand that, from concept to creation, places energetic alignment with science, and environmental protection at the forefront. From devices and potent botanical formulations that are both safe for all skin types and deliver clinical results, to packaging that honors the Earth and its resources.  Herbal Skin Solutions brings forth skin rituals that run more than skin-deep and the wellspring of the mind, body, and soul alongside an array of skin concerns. With the expertise of fellow Esthetician and Lead Educator of The Esthetics Academy, Ashley Hanlon, hands-on and virtual training is provided to correct clients skin concerns while boosting results in the treatment room, and spa businesses profit margin!

BALLROOM C2 @ 11:00 A.M.

WAXING VS. SUGARING: LIVE DEMO 

BY: MELISSA BLACK & JARRATT HAVILAND  

  • Waxing vs. Sugaring: what’s the difference? 
  • Does one treatment take longer to perform than the other? 
  • What is the preferred method for sensitive skin? 
  • Is there a cost difference? 
  • How long does each treatment last? 

Melissa Blackis the owner of Bombshell Salons and Candy Coat Beauty, with locations in Richmond, VA, Las Vegas, NV, and West Hollywood, CA. As a Master Aesthetician and PMU artist, she has been in the industry for more than three decades. Melissa has dedicated her knowledge to building brands and developing techniques with a proven track record of success in the world of aesthetics and business. 

Jarratt Haviland  began her journey in cosmetology and esthetics after a stint in the world of nutrition research left her unfulfilled and longing for something different. A generous friend gave her the opportunity to just “get away” at her salon while looking for another avenue of science, where she accidentally fell in love with the industry and never looked back. Her career began in cosmetology, offering hair services and waxing, but one experience with a sugarist in a neighboring salon had her begging to learn the technique. Since that fateful sugaring appointment, Jarratt completely shifted her focus to esthetics—sugaring and airbrush tanning—and took a massive risk opening her own salon, Sugar & Bronze, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in early 2015. 

BALLROOM C3 @ 11:00 A.M.

TREATING ACNE

BY: NICOLE LACROIX  

  • What is acne?
  • Acne myths
  • How to provide an acne consultation
  • Building a treatment plan
  • Advising on home care 

Nicole LaCroix is the founder of Nicole LaCroix Skin Care in Austin, Texas, specializing in personalized, effective skin care solutions for acne sufferers. With over a decade of experience as a nurse and esthetician, Nicole has built a reputation as a trusted, sought-after skincare expert, loved by her clients for her compassionate and holistic approach to treating acne. She understands that acne is more than just a physical condition and that it can have a significant impact on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Nicole’s passion lies in spreading acne awareness and promoting acne positivity, while providing real-world solutions that address acne’s root causes. At Nicole LaCroix Skin Care, she focuses on compassion, connection, education, and results. Her goal is to empower her clients to take control of their skin health and boost their confidence.

BALLROOM C4 @ 11:00 A.M.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL DIRECTOR + DO I NEED ONE?

BY: NATALIE TEAGUE, APRN,  LAURA PURDY, MD, MEGAN NEEL, CELINA STRICKLAND 

  • The business of MedSpas
  • How to invest in the right equipment
  • Delegating treatments to non-medical professional
  • Training and certifications
  • Compliance and regulation

Natalie Teague, APRN was living her dream as a NCAA collegiate basketball player when she was struck by a drunk driver and the course of her future abruptly changed. The care she received for her injuries inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. She strives for the highest standards of clinical excellence and is continuously expanding her knowledge through continuing education. Natalie is a certified family nurse practitioner and has emerged in the medical aesthetics industry as a leader, serving as the Clinic Manager for Aesthetic Medical Management Partners.

Laura Purdy, MD, known as “America’s Favorite Doctor,” is a nationwide board-certified Family Medicine Physician. After graduating from a family medicine residency at Georgia’s Martin Army Hospital and serving as a US Army physician and then a Battalion Surgeon, Dr. Purdy discovered telemedicine, immersing herself in the digital healthcare industry, seeing over 20,000 virtual patients as the first full-time telemedicine physician and Medical Director for MDLIVE. She had a key role in bringing virtual treatment to COVID-19 pandemic patients and those in the Ukraine war zone. Now, Dr. Purdy is a sought-after digital medicine expert.

Megan Neel has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and focuses primarily on healthcare business transactions and related compliance. Megan began her career in the healthcare industry in 1999, and by 2006 was working with several top 15 pharmaceutical companies on medical education projects, which included FDA labeling compliance issues. After attending law school, Megan began her legal career as the Chief Compliance Officer for a group of Ambulatory Surgical Centers before entering private practice. Some of her clients include direct primary care practices, large counseling practices, and both local and national telehealth providers. Megan’s philosophy is that she will take care of the legal issues so her clients can take care of their patients.

Celina Strickland entered the aesthetics world as a second career with a family in tow. Her background in business and development, and desire to help her peers while solving a problem in the industry, led to the creation of Aesthetic Medical Management Partners. AMP’s mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive, transparent coverage with a true understanding of the needs of individual service providers. Celina works fiercely to educate, inform, and support the aesthetics community.

MONDAY 2:00 P.M.

MONDAY 2:00 P.M.

BALLROOM C1 @ 2:00 P.M.

THE “BOTOX EFFECT” FACIAL: LIVE DEMO

BY: LANA MAR 

  • How to give an “instant face lift” 
  • Microcurrent masterclass 
  • How to Gua Shua  
  • Discover cold sculpting lift techniques 

Lana Mar is a celebrity esthetician and founder of  Face Fitness Bar in Miami, the most unique concept of natural facelift that replaces fillers. Mar, an exclusive beauty expert for Haute Living magazine, along with select cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists from top markets, has developed a Signature Hybrid massage with techniques from across the world in combination with cutting-edge technology and organic skin care to replace fillers and Botox. Since then, Face Fitness has become a movement with its shocking instant results, breaking the stereotype of plastic surgery with natural alternatives.  

BALLROOM C2 @ 2:00 P.M.

BIOHACKING BEAUTY 

BY: CHANDANNI MIGLINO  

  • Biohacking beauty:
    Achieving an integrated state of health and wellness 
  • Popular biohacking modalities:
    The tools to look and feel your best 
  • Enhancing beauty from the inside out 
  • Turn your clients into devotees of the integrated approach 
  • How biohacking is influencing the beauty industry 

Chandanni Miglino is an international lifestyle expert and Ayurvedic practitioner. She is the Founder and CEO of Chandanni.com, an organic beauty and wellness brand based in the science of Ayurveda, and Co-Founder of the Chandanni Scholarship Fund (chandannifund.com), bringing at-risk youth to India once a year to experience mindfulness and diversity.   

BALLROOM C3 @ 2:00 P.M.

STRETCH MARK CAMOUFLAGE 

BY: BIANCA FESTEJO   

  • What is a camouflage tattoo? 
  • What can be camouflaged? 
  • What are contraindications? 
  • Mastering color theory and matching skin color 
  • How to choose tools and equipment 

After realizing the beauty of skin tone tattooing to conceal stretch marks and scars, and how it can change people’s lives, Bianca Festejo focused on creating products and technology to help PMU artists get great results. She created the first-ever patented skin reading device and app that reads a person’s skin tone, giving the artist accurate pigment suggestions. She named this revolutionary technology Nue Conceal, which has been featured in numerous international publications like Forbes and Cosmo magazine.

BALLROOM C4 @ 2:00 P.M.

VOLUME FAN INTRO
( MUST ALREADY BE TRAINED IN CLASSIC LASH EXTENSIONS )

BY: LINDY WILLIAMS, MAGGIE KEYSOR, WEDNESDAY WOOD  

  • Make the jump from classic to volume lash extensions
  • How to create an ideal volume fan
  • Top tips for easier fanning
  • Hands-on fanning demo
  • Plus a complimentary gift!

Lindy Williams is the owner and CEO of EBL Lashes. She started her business out of necessity as a single mom, but through continual research, years of experience, and a love for the industry, she has cultivated an award-winning product line sought after by lash artists worldwide. Lindy balances being a businesswoman by day and a mom and wife in between. Passionate about seeing people succeed, EBL provides great products in hopes of making it that much easier for lash artists all over.

Maggie Keysor is a licensed esthetician who focused on being a master lash artist, teacher and online course creator. Her goal is to build confidence in her students not only in their skills but in their mindset as well. She has been in the industry for 10 years and has been teaching for 8 of those. Between in person and online trainings, Maggie helps her students with their lashing skill set, photography, and so much more.

Wednesday Wood is an esthetician, lash artist, and the director of education for EBL lashes. With over a decade in the beauty industry, Wednesday thrives on providing new estheticians and lash artists with the tools to create the business of their dreams. Wednesday owns Wicked Esthetics, a lash and brow studio, in Friendswood Texas with over 100 5-star reviews and 4 top notch beauty professionals servicing the houston area.