Adelaide Beauty & Education

If you’re serious about facial massage… long nails just simply won’t cut it!

One thing I’ve learnt over the years is that good facial massage isn’t just about the movements — it’s about being able to properly feel the muscles, facial tension, and contours of the face.

When nails are too long it can be difficult to:
• get properly into areas like the jaw
• keep good pressure throughout the massage
• work comfortably around the facial contours
• create smooth flowing movements
• give deeper massage without discomfort

Our hands are our main tools as therapists, and sometimes that means choosing what works best for the treatment experience.

This definitely isn’t me judging anyone who loves having their nails done (I get it), but when it comes to hands-on facial work, shorter nails really do make a difference for both the therapist and the client.

It’s one of those little things that can completely change how a facial feels.

Comment below if you agree.

Steam in facials seems to be one of those treatments that therapists either love or hate. Sometimes it’s seen as old school.

Personally, I think it’s less about whether you use steam or not… and more about HOW you use it and WHO you’re using it on.

Steam can be great for:
• softening the skin
• preparing for extractions
• increasing warmth and relaxation
• enhancing the facial experience

But it’s not suitable for every client or every skin condition.

Sometimes less is more — especially with sensitised, reactive, rosacea-prone, or heat-sensitive skins.

I think as therapists it’s important not to follow trends blindly either way. Steam isn’t “bad” and avoiding it doesn’t automatically make a treatment better. It comes back to consultation, skin awareness, and understanding the experience you’re trying to create for your client.

One thing I do think though…
Warmth, comfort, and sensory experience still matter so much in facials 🤍

Whether that’s steam, hot towels, massage, or simply slowing down the treatment flow — clients remember how a treatment feels.

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Over the years I’ve realised there are so many important parts of facial therapy that often aren’t taught deeply enough…

✨ touch
✨ treatment flow
✨ therapist confidence
✨ pressure & rhythm
✨ client connection
✨ creating an experience clients truly remember

I’m currently working behind the scenes on practical facial education designed to help beauty therapists feel more confident, calm, and connected in the treatment room.

Simple, hands-on education focused on the foundations that really matter.

This is for:
• beginner beauty therapists
• therapists wanting to refine their touch
• therapists craving slower, more connected treatments
• therapists wanting to build confidence in facial massage & treatment flow

Small personalised training, real-world techniques, and education that feels supportive rather than overwhelming 🤍

I’m excited to slowly bring this vision to life.

Talking too much 😬😜 during relaxation treatments.

One of the most common things I see with new beauty therapists?

Usually it comes from nerves, wanting to fill silence, or trying to make the client feel comfortable. I completely understand because confidence in the treatment room takes time.

In my very first beauty job, my boss had a strict rule:
“Only speak if the client is speaking to you.”

At the time I found it really hard and honestly a little awkward. But over the years I’ve realised there was value in learning how to become comfortable with quietness and learning how to really read your client.

These days I don’t believe every treatment should be completely silent. Some clients genuinely want connection, conversation, and warmth. Others come in completely overstimulated and just want an hour to switch off.

Part of becoming a great therapist is learning how to pick up on those little cues:
• Are they giving short answers? Time to stop asking.
• Closing their eyes quickly? They are ready to relax.
• Sinking into the bed and relaxing? Leave them alone.
• Continuing conversation naturally? They are happy to chat.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is relax into the silence and see what happens.

You can even make this easier by asking simple questions during consultation like:
✨ “Would you like to fully relax today or are you happy for a chat during treatment?”

Clients usually appreciate being asked.

Connection doesn’t always come from talking.
Sometimes it comes from presence, touch, rhythm, and making someone feel completely comfortable in your space.

This is one of those little things beauty school often doesn’t teach enough.

What are your thoughts on this?

When treating your clients do you know the difference? Product overuse is causing more harm than we realise. If your clients are sensitive or sensitised it’s important to scale back their home care routine and give the skin a chance to recover.

I recently attended Face Up training with olga Newman and honestly, I wasn’t disappointed.

Investing your time, money, and trust into learning something new can feel daunting. You wonder—will it be worth it? Will I actually learn something new? After many years in this industry, that thought definitely crosses your mind.

But this experience exceeded my expectations.

I learnt so much. Yes, the beauty industry is always evolving and we need to keep up—but it’s just as important to invest in treatments that feel aligned with you, not just what’s trending.

Olga brings an incredible depth of knowledge, patience, and honesty. She tells it exactly as it is, which I really value.

One of the things I loved most is how the training is structured. You complete 4 weeks of theory beforehand, so when you arrive, it’s fully hands-on. And Olga is truly hands-on—she doesn’t just demonstrate and step back. She works with you, adjusts your technique, and makes sure you not only perform the treatment correctly, but understand how it should feel.

I felt genuinely supported throughout the training—both physically and emotionally.

I left feeling confident, inspired, and excited… while also knowing there is still so much to explore and refine (which is exactly how great training should feel).

And the best part? I absolutely love delivering this treatment to my clients. There’s something really special about knowing the experience they’re having—it brings me a sense of calm and confidence in my work.

This is just the beginning. If you want to try this treatment head over to my salon page for more info and to book.

What Led machine do you use?

I get asked this question a lot. My choice is the rejuvu machine. It’s small but mighty. It easily fits into my treatment room and can be moved around with no problems. is my BDM and has been fantastic and patient with helping me with all my device questions.
SkinMed is also a local company and it’s always good to support local.