In our Salon Spotlight for June, we’re talking to three of our Transformation of the Year 2026 finalists. Nicola from Glowtox Aesthetics, Laura from The Beauty Room and Perry from Perry Walker Skincare are each diving deeper into their transformations. Who knows – one of them may be crowned Transformation of the Year 2026! Read on to find out more.
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SkinBase Spotlight: Transformation of the Year
Thank you for talking to us today, it’s so great to find out more about our client transformations that come out of the competition.
Firstly, as clients often want to know, what is your number one skincare tip for maintaining a fresh, glowing complexion year-round?
Nicola: “Absolutely to make sure you’re wearing SPF every day, I use SkinBase SPF. And also, to get those Collagen Lift treatments in. I just love it, it’s such a nice treatment to have.”
Laura: “My holy grail product is absolutely SPF! A lot of people assume that it’s only needed during warmer months and I’m sure my clients are sick of me saying “remember your SPF all year round.”
Perry: “It would be consistency. Whatever you do, do it consistently. And always have an SPF. I suppose that’s two!”
Spotlight: Nicola, Collagen Lift
Nicola’s Collagen Lift client has made it all the way through the transformation 26 final. Let’s find out more about the journey for both of them!
What challenges did the client face before starting their SkinBase journey?
“My client went to other salons previously and was totally disregarded. She was feeling really deflated as she was told that she needed botox and filler. This lady is in her late 50s, and she didn’t want botox or filler. She just wanted to look a little bit more refreshed, and just more herself.”
At what point did you/your client start to see noticeable changes in their skin?
“I always take before and after pictures after each treatment and show my clients there and then, before they leave the room, noticeable changes in the skin.”
What key habits did your client commit to that made the biggest difference?
“During the consultation we went over skincare and she now uses only the SkinBase products. Her skin looks absolutely amazing!”
How does it feel to be a Transformation of the Year finalist?
“I’m super happy, really honoured to be added to the Transformations of the Year final in December. This is my second time and it’s really helped my business.”
Spotlight: Laura, Microdermabrasion
Laura’s client had a course of Microdermabrasion that took him all the way to the Transformation 26 final! Keep reading to learn more about Laura and Alan’s journey.
What challenges did the client face before starting their SkinBase journey?
“My client struggled with confidence regarding his skin due to always suffering bad breakouts. He was always anxious that people would bring it up. He had tried a lot of at home skincare but nothing ever seemed to help.”
At the consultation stage, what made you confident the client would be suitable for SkinBase Microdermabrasion?
“I did a thorough analysis on my clients skin. We discussed skincare, diet and lifestyle. I was confident that Microdermabrasion would be a great option for him, due to him having sensitive skin but needing something that would still target the main issues without causing aggravation.”
At what point did you/your client start to see noticeable changes in their skin?
“My client noticed quite visible changes after 3 treatments. There were still areas to work on but the breakouts and dryness were definitely reducing.”
What key habits did your client commit to that made the biggest difference?
“My client committed to continuous daily use of the SkinBase skincare range and I also recommended a suitable daily face oil to combat dryness. Once my clients treatment course was finished we would continue maintenance appointments every month to keep on top of things.”
How did documenting progress (photos/results) help both you and your client?
“Before and after photos are definitely a must for most treatments. It’s very easy to forget what your skin looked like before! It’s reassuring, not only me as the therapist, but for my client to see that it really does work if you’re committed.”
How does it feel to be a Transformation of the Year finalist?
“I am over the moon to be a Finalist, for the second time now! It’s a difficult industry to be in and it is so uplifting to work with a company like SkinBase that recognises your hard work and sees your potential. We all need that reassurance sometimes, no matter how long we’ve been doing it for.”
Spotlight: Perry, Intense Pulsed Light
Our Transformation of the Year 2025 winner Perry secured her place in December’s final back in January with her IPL Acne client Olivia.
What challenges did the client face before starting their SkinBase journey?
“Olivia came to me and she’d been really suffering. She was struggling with the pain of the acne on her back and how it looked. She was really self-conscious of it. It’s really hard to treat the back, as a client, trying to reach it.”
At the consultation stage, what made you confident the client would be suitable for SkinBase Intense Pulsed Light?
“I could tell from talking to her, her struggles, the issues she’s had over the years with her back, that I knew the IPL was going to work. I knew it would be a great option for her. It was manageable because it was a short treatment period. And, it’s ideal for the back because it’s not so producty and there’s not so much to do at home.”
At what point did you/your client start to see noticeable changes in their skin?
“The IPL acne treatment is amazing because of the speed at which you can see the results. Olivia found after her first treatment, within a couple of days she could feel and see a difference on her back and within two weeks there was a noticeable difference. After the third one, the acne had gone, and we were just left with a couple of marks which is just incredible for an acne treatment.”
What key habits did your client commit to that made the biggest difference?
“When doing any treatments like this, it’s really important that the client is on board with a 360 approach. It’s not just the treatments we do in salon. Olivia was great. We went through her diet and found a few key areas that she could adapt a little bit. I think that, with an increased water intake and the IPL, made a huge difference.”
How did documenting progress (photos/results) help both you and your client?
“I found it really useful documenting the progress of the IPL back acne treatment because you do forget each time you see the area. When there are still spots there, you’re almost a bit disheartened and think it’s not all gone, but when you compare the photos you can really see the difference.”
How does it feel to be a Transformation of the Year finalist?
“To be a Transformation of the Year finalist for 2026 is just incredible. I’m so excited. It’s a shame, in a way, that it was January because we’ve got to wait until December! But it’s such an amazing transformation, and it has changed her life, just feeling that confidence.”
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