What to Know Before Your Appointment Retinol has become a popular part of many skincare routines. People use it to improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone, rough texture, and acne. But if you also schedule regular waxing appointments, you may wonder whether these two parts of your beauty routine work well together. Can you wax while…
The Complete Acne Treatment Guide: What Causes Breakouts and How to Achieve Clearer Skin By Mekah, Licensed Esthetician | Serving Burbank, Glendale, Hollywood & the San Fernando Valley Since 2007 Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why your skin suddenly decided to break out? Maybe you’ve tried every cleanser on the shelf, spent hundreds of dollars…
Let’s Talk About Brows! Hard Wax or Strip Wax? Here’s Why I Choose Hard Wax Every Time After more than 19 years as a licensed esthetician, I’ve learned that experience changes the way you work. When I first became licensed in May 2007, strip wax was commonly used for eyebrow waxing. It was the industry standard in many spas,…
Retinol Serums Explained: A Simple Guide To Healthier Looking Skin Retinol is one of the most recommended skincare ingredients for smoother, brighter, healthier-looking skin. But if you have ever searched for retinol online, you already know how overwhelming it can feel. Guests ask me all the time: What does retinol actually do? Is it only for wrinkles? Will it…
Cosmedix Sunblock: Everything You Need to Know Sun protection is one of the most important – and most misunderstood – parts of skincare. As a professional esthetician with 19 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how daily UV exposure impacts the skin, especially after waxing, facials, and corrective treatments. That’s why I take sun protection seriously and why I…
Skincare Strategies for Menopause & Perimenopause: How I Help Your Skin Stay Balanced, Clear, and Glowing Why Your Skin Changes During Menopause If your skin suddenly feels drier, more sensitive, or you’re breaking out in ways you didn’t expect, you’re not imagining it. I see this every day with my guests. During perimenopause and menopause, your body goes through…
Your Skin Is Your Largest Organ- Start Treating It Like One Most people think about skincare as something extra. Something cosmetic. Something optional. But the truth is simple: your skin is your largest organ, and it deserves the same level of care you give the rest of your body. You don’t wait until your teeth are in pain to…
Liquid Crystal Technology in Skincare: The Science Behind Smarter Hydration If you’ve ever wondered why some moisturizers feel more breathable, absorb better, and leave your skin feeling balanced instead of heavy, the answer may be Liquid Crystal Technology. As an esthetician with over 19 years of experience, I’ve worked with hundreds of skincare formulations. The products that consistently perform…
Waxing vs. Laser Hair Removal: What Actually Works Long-Term? If you’ve ever searched for hair removal options, you’ve probably seen laser hair removal positioned as the “final solution.” As an esthetician with over 19 years of hands-on experience, I want to slow that conversation down and give you the full picture for when you’re deciding what’s truly best for…
Why Sun Protection Is Non-Negotiable for Healthy Skin What I See Every Day Behind the Treatment Bed As an esthetician with over 19 years of hands-on experience, I see firsthand how unprotected UV exposure affects skin across all ages, skin tones, and lifestyles. Sun damage doesn’t always show up as a burn. More often, it appears slowly – as…
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