Fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and a loss of firmness are all natural signs of ageing, but that doesn’t make them any easier to accept. For many clients, these changes in the mirror can lead to a dip in confidence. That’s where professional treatments come in. With the right support, skin can feel firmer and more radiant, helping you feel like yourself again.

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Transformation of the Year 2025: Empower

Our September theme for the TOTY competition is Empower, and so this month we are taking a closer look at how clients are feeling empowered and confident with the use of SkinBase treatments. For SkinBase Therapist Katrina Murray, this is what makes her work so rewarding. As a finalist in the Transformation of the Year 2025 competition, Katrina has guided countless clients through their own journeys with Collagen Lift, helping them to feel empowered at every stage.

Salon Spotlight – Katrina Murray

With years of experience in the industry, Katrina understands the emotional impact of ageing skin. Clients often come to her worried about fine lines around the eyes and mouth, dullness, uneven skin tone, and the dryness that often accompanies menopause.

“The most common signs of ageing that I see are fine lines and wrinkles, and a loss of firmness and uneven skin tone. Skin can appear dull and ‘lifeless’. They feel they lose their radiance.”

Understanding Ageing Skin: The Consultation

Ageing skin is something we all experience, but it can become a source of insecurity, making individuals feel less confident in their appearance. That’s why the consultation is so important. It’s the first step to taking back control of your skin, and to feeling like yourself again.

A Personalised, Empathetic Approach

When clients first sit down with Katrina, she takes the time to listen carefully to their concerns, talk through their lifestyles and routines, and analyse their skin. Education is central to her approach. A deeper understanding helps Katrina to build trust, and empowers her clients to take that first step without fear, knowing exactly what to expect from their treatment journey.

“I like to talk to clients and explain what’s happening in the skin as we age, such as collagen loss, slower cell turnover, and sun damage, so they understand the ‘why’ behind what they’re seeing.”

Many people feel hesitant before their first professional skin treatment. At SkinBase, we want you to feel informed, comfortable, and empowered. Taking that next step can be life‑changing, and the confidence boost when you see results makes it all worthwhile.

Collagen Lift: A Non-Invasive Solution

SkinBase Collagen Lift is a non-surgical treatment that uses radio frequency technology to stimulate the body’s own natural production of collagen and elastin. By heating the deeper layers of the skin, it encourages tightening, plumping, and smoothing from within, without needles or downtime.

Treatments are non-invasive, relaxing, and deliver cumulative results. Over the course of sessions, skin becomes smoother, firmer, and noticeably more youthful.

“I like to fully explain the treatment and the treatment plan, and let the clients ask questions. I talk them through how the treatment is performed and how it may feel and tell them that I’m at the end of the phone.”

A Considered Approach to Ageing Skin

At SkinBase, we believe in honesty and transparency. There are no magic wands, but there are real, effective solutions that work over time. Setting realistic goals means you’ll never feel misled, and every change you see will feel like a genuine win. This approach ensures your skin journey feels empowering, giving you confidence that you’re on the right track. Katrina agrees, making sure every client has realistic but positive expectations:

“I set realistic expectations for the client by not promising results and explaining to clients that whilst this is what we aim to achieve during the course of treatments that everyone is different.”

Non-Surgical Treatments: Tracking Progress

You should notice a difference in how your skin feels as you progress through a course of Collagen Lift treatments, but seeing progress is one of the biggest motivators. We always recommend our SkinBase therapists take before and after pictures. Check out some before and after images from the competition here.

“Taking before, during and after photos really helps to keep clients morale up and show them how the treatment is working. I like to highlight client’s target areas and show them how this is changing in every treatment.”

The Importance of Lifestyle and Aftercare

Your skin is a reflection of your overall health. That’s why SkinBase therapists like Katrina encourage small but powerful changes, such as drinking more water, eating nourishing foods, and managing stress, to complement your treatments. The clients who see the most dramatic results are the ones who embrace both the professional treatments and a healthier lifestyle.

“I like to educate clients that what you put in your body shows on the outside. Following a healthy lifestyle will always contribute to the treatment plan. Most clients are committed because they want the results.”

Katrina’s Top Tips for Maintaining Youthful Skin

Katrina’s golden rules for maintaining healthy, glowing skin includes:

• SPF always – no matter the season.
• A consistent skincare routine – The same way you lose weight if you go to the gym and eat well, it’s the same with your skin. professional treatments are 60%, homecare is the other 40%.
• Stress management – stress has a big impact on the skin, reducing stress levels massively helps your non-surgical treatment results.

After a course, Katrina recommends monthly maintenance treatments alongside a consistent skincare routine to keep skin looking youthful and radiant.

The Importance of SPF for Ageing Skin

Each of our Salon Spotlights in 2025 have shared a common element – the importance of SPF! Our SkinBase Therapists understand the importance of sun protection, rain or shine, to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Following your therapist’s advice and tips helps your treatments work even harder for you.

It’s Never Too Late to Start

For clients in their 40s, 50s, or beyond who wonder whether Collagen Lift will work for them, Katrina has a simple message:

“It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin. Professional treatments can still make a visible difference. Ageing is a process we all go through, however, that doesn’t mean we can’t support the skin to look its healthiest and most radiant version of itself.”

A Transformation Beyond Skin

For our therapists, being part of a client’s journey and seeing them flourish is what makes their job so rewarding. Being a Transformation of the Year finalist is the cherry on top. For Katrina, being a Transformation of the Year 2025 finalist is a reflection of the trust her clients place in her.

“It feels incredible! I feel so honoured to have a client put trust in me. It’s moments like this that make me fall in love with my career even more. To know you can literally transform someone life through their skin is just so amazing.”

Your Journey to Healthier Skin

Ageing skin doesn’t have to mean dullness or loss of confidence. With Collagen Lift, you can restore firmness, reduce fine lines, and feel proud of your complexion again. If you’ve been considering professional treatments, let Katrina reassure you, because it’s never too late to start.

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