Ep 291 – The Evolving Landscape of Beauty: Customization, Trends, and Body Positivity

ASCP Esty Talk

As beauty standards evolve, people increasingly aim for certain looks, resulting in a growing demand for skin care solutions that help achieve those goals. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella delve into the latest trends in beauty and body aesthetics, including personalized hair and scalp care, the effects of GLP-1 medications, and the rise of the “ballet body.”

ASCP Esty Talk with Maggie Staszcuk and Ella Cressman

Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast hosted by Maggie Staszcuk and Ella Cressman. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire.

About Ella Cressman:

Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient junkie and esthetic cheerleader! Ella enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint and how that relates to the skin.

Connect with Ella Cressman:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a

About Maggie Staszcuk:

Maggie has been a licensed esthetician since 2006 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stephens College. She has worked in the spa and med-spa industry and served as an esthetics instructor and a director of education for one of the largest schools in Colorado before coming to ASCP as the Education Program Manager.

Connect with Maggie:

P 800.789.0411 EXT 1636

E [e-mail] or [e-mail]

About our Sponsors

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Elleebana continues to push the treatment evolution envelope and influence the global market. Company Director, Otto Mitter is a qualified Cosmetic Chemist of the Institute of Personal Care Science and award-winning global & lash brow educator. Highly passionate about product ingredients, research and development and ongoing education, Otto is the innovator for the world famous Elleebana One Shot Lash Lift system, Elleeplex ReGEN and Elleebana Brow Henna, as well as Co-Producer of the Belmacil Lash & Brow Tinting System. Otto continues to extend the boundaries of product development within the world of beauty and in collaboration with other world leaders in the industry.

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About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP):

Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation’s largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member.

Connect with ASCP:

Website: www.ascpskincare.com

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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