You have insurance. But does your insurer know everything you actually do? That question matters more in the modern beauty industry than many salon owners realise. A business may start by providing waxing, facials and massage, then gradually add skin…
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Cosmetic injectables are very different from ordinary beauty treatments. Although cosmetic injectable services are frequently offered from beauty and aesthetic clinics, treatments involving prescription medicines and regulated therapeutic goods operate within Australia’s healthcare and medicines regulatory framework. This means that…
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Investing in beauty equipment can transform a salon. The right machine can expand your treatment menu, increase revenue, improve treatment efficiency and help differentiate your business. The wrong machine can become an expensive piece of equipment sitting unused in a…
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Beauty salons and aesthetic clinics increasingly use sophisticated products and equipment, including LED systems, laser and IPL equipment, radiofrequency devices, body-contouring technologies, skin products and cosmetic treatment products. This can create confusion about the role of Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.…
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Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of the Australian beauty industry. Clients expect environmentally responsible businesses, and many salons want to reduce waste, energy use and their environmental footprint. However, it’s important to distinguish between legal environmental obligations and…
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Operating a beauty salon from home can be an affordable and flexible way to start or grow a beauty business. But there is an important misconception that home-based beauty businesses are somehow exempt from the rules that apply to commercial…
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Cosmetic ingredient regulation in Australia can be confusing. Beauty businesses frequently hear that an ingredient is “approved,” “TGA approved,” “AICIS approved,” “banned in Australia” or “safe because it is natural.” These descriptions can be misleading. Australia does not have one…
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Beauty businesses routinely collect information about their clients. Depending on the services provided, this can include: Because some of this information can be sensitive, beauty businesses should understand how Australian privacy requirements may apply. However, there is an important distinction:…
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As Australia’s beauty, dermal, and aesthetics sectors continue to expand, the demand for high‑quality training has never been greater. With this growth comes an equally important responsibility: ensuring that individuals who volunteer as models in student training environments are treated…
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Beauty businesses in Australia work with an enormous range of products, from moisturisers, serums and masks to sunscreens, disinfectants, skin-treatment products and professional devices. A common misconception is that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates or approves all beauty and…
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Australian beauty businesses have access to thousands of professional devices from overseas manufacturers and online marketplaces. It can be tempting to purchase directly. A machine that costs $15,000 through an Australian distributor may appear online for a fraction of that…
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Australia does not have one national beauty therapist licence or a single set of salon regulations that applies identically in every state and territory. Instead, beauty businesses operate within a combination of: This means a beauty service that can be…
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