How Victoria Tabak Brought the Lab and Nature into the Treatment Room
Victoria Tabak grew up understanding the science behind skin care. In fact, she helped her father formulate holistic products, but eventually, she felt a calling towards another aspect of skin care. She wanted to come from behind the beakers of the laboratory and step into the treatment room, sharing her holistic knowledge as a licensed […]
The Story Behind The Skin Games: An Interview with the Founder
The Skin Games is the first-ever competition of its kind, yet during the short time since it began, it has transformed the lives of many an esthetician—whether here in the States or abroad. Maybe you’ve already been a Player, perhaps you’re considering being one and even still, you might not have ever heard of The […]
An Interview with Danielle Hughes, Host of Behind the Scenes X Skinfaktor
A slight homage to the song, “Down Under” by Australian group, Men at Work, seems fitting since their lyrics proclaim Australia to be a place “where women glow,” and you’ll think that true if you’ve had the opportunity to watch glowing skin care expert, Danielle Hughes, an Aussie through and through, speak on her “Behind […]
From Being a Player in The Skin Games to being a Platinum Sponsor – Denise Sanabria
Denise Sanabria possessed a passion she never knew she had, but when she discovered this newfound devotion, it gave her a new career, two new businesses, and a lucrative obsession, along with other goals to continue conquering. Not long ago, Denise worked as an office manager. When clients began inquiring about services she wasn’t fully […]
How Tattoo Removal is Transforming Her World and Others’: An Interview with Stephanie Andresen
Compassion is what drives Stephanie Andresen and is the catalyst that steered her into the world of esthetics. Her empathy for others is evident in her role as CEO of Brilliant Bodywork MedSpa, and the extremely detailed and thoughtful service offerings provided under her guidance. Stephanie’s empathy extends even further. She started a nonprofit called […]
Thinking Outside the Skincare Menu: An Interview with Voula Makropoulos
Esthetics for Voula Makropoulos is not a job—it’s her passion. That’s one reason she does not have a menu of services in her practice, because her passion guides her to think outside of the menu and she focuses on each client as an individual. It’s this individuality that dictates the exact skincare treatment each client […]
An Esthetician Tackles Skin Issues from Within: An Interview with Faith Yanez
Faith Yanez is a true detective. She hunts for clues to determine why a particular client is battling acne. Her focus is not on solely treating the skin, but searching for the culprit. And, Faith does this, through her holistic approach to skincare. She connects with clients by inquiring about their overall lifestyle. From this […]
Holistic Winner of The Skin Games Creates Solutions for Clients and Estheticians: An Interview with Holly Tanella
Holly Tanella isn’t into band-aids, as least when it comes to truly treating the skin, she’s about uncovering the root issue. When a little skin sibling rivalry came into play, Holly focused on creating solutions. Her skincare philosophy is about treating the whole person, extending beyond the physical, and addressing the mental and emotional aspects […]
Around the World in Eight Weeks with The Esthetician of the Year: Interview with Kamila Koziara
While The Skin Games takes place in the United States, it is an international competition, open to estheticians from around the world and this year’s winner of The Esthetician of the Year award, Kamila Koziara,embodies the global focus of The Skin Games and also that of the skincare industry. Kamila Koziara was born in Poland, […]
Looking for Your Esthetician’s Edge? You’ve Found It: California Skincare Supply
As an esthetician, you already know that you have to set yourself apart and find your personal edge. But, wouldn’t it be amazing if there was already a system in place to help you gain an advantage? Well, there is. California Skincare Supply has been supporting estheticians since 1990. And, this one-stop-shop provides you with […]
How The Skin Games Inspired an Industry Insider to Become an Esthetician: An Interview with Taylor Hatfield
For most estheticians who compete at The Skin Games, they’ve already established themselves in their careers or are working to do so, but Taylor Hatfield took a completely unique and different route. Every year since The Skin Games began, she worked behind the scenes to ensure it was a success, and it was this inside […]
Making Her Wish Come True: An Interview with Kelly Wolcott
This transformative powerhouse sold her east coast esthetics business and moved to the west coast to start a new one.
Learn about her WISH and how she believes The Skin Games will allow her to achieve her goals of helping other estheticians develop and reaffirm their skills.