This massage stems from Asian tradition and is over 2000 years old. Chinese Buddhist monks in the Han and Tang Dynasties would offer knife massages to the severely ill if other conventional medicine failed to show results. The tradition died out in China; however, Japan and Taiwan still offer this unique, massage.

If you are looking for a holistic approach and want to maintain a zen balanced life, then this is your go-to massage, or better yet, becoming one of the few certified masters of the art.

The massage ranges from 10 to 60 min. The massage will focus on areas like the shoulders, neck, upper arms, and head or lower back, hips, and legs.

If a traditional knife massage is not suitable for your salon or spa, why not try other Asian massage therapies such as Shiatsu, Reflexology, or Thai massage to name a few.

We offer many massage techniques in our MASSAGE TECHNOLOGY / MASSAGE THERAPY courses, and they can be done on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Stress and fatigue can weaken our immune system. When our immunity has been compromised, we are more susceptible to viruses or other contagious conditions that might be going around.  Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage can help support the immune system.

The parasympathetic response in the body is stimulated and is favourable in situations where the nervous system has been compromised, such as with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Individuals can benefit from general stress reduction, detoxification and increased immune function.

The benefits of MLD are vast and can be used for the reduction of swelling, skincare and cosmetic surgery, stress, and pain relief and even breast care in cancer patients.

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Should you wish to have a fuller, more rounded derriere, this procedure might just be for you!  The shortened version of the lift is popularly known as “BBL” If you ever wanted to eliminate fat in unwanted places and wished it went either to your breasts or bottom. Well now, you can. A surgeon augments excess fat from the body and will transfer it in the gluteal region where it is moulded into the patient’s choice and size. The benefit to this procedure is that it’s somewhat uses natural tissue which has better results as it is longer lasting and minimizes risks associated with silicone implants. The difference between buttock implants and the BBL, the buttock lift includes cutting through muscles and inserting silicone molds into the area. It is very invasive and down town after surgery is quite painful and long

Final Thoughts

Beauty does lie in the eye of the Beholder, with that being said, I think women should take into consideration all the different variables associated with this intricate procedure. There are dangers associated with this procedure and the fact that in South Africa there are very few doctors comfortable performing this procedure, opens up a wide door for fake practitioners to scam women into these fatal botched jobs. Tread carefully or just spend a few hours doing a few squats!!!

It’s time to look at the best new hairstyles for men in 2022. Many of the cool, trendy men’s hairstyles of earlier years will likely carry over to the new year, meaning that the most popular haircuts will likely continue to be fades, undercuts, pompadours, combovers, slick backs, and even man buns or top knots, if you can pull them off. There’s no better time than the new year to embrace a new look. Continuing from last year’s exploration of bolder cuts and styles, this year is offering up some of the best men’s looks we’ve seen in a while.

Let’s have a look at some of the top trends to expect in twenty-twenty two:

1. Short Curls

The great thing about curly hair is that it is incredibly versatile; it can be styled in many ways and adapted to suit various lengths. That said, keeping it short is undeniably one of the easiest ways to wear it. Short curls are a fantastic way to tame your locks, reduce your style time, and they will not get tangled as easily. It can also create a masculine and cool appearance. The texture can make even the most-simple cut look interesting and sexy. Leave your hair messy for a more laid-back approach. Or keep it looking neat and polished by brushing it back.

2. Buzz Cut with Line-Up

A line-up haircut makes a statement because of its shape on the hairline, parting, or temples. It has a distinct appearance with straight lines or sharp angles, which help to create a modern and stylish cut. One of the best choices would be to wear it with a buzz cut because it is a straightforward style that benefits from adding a line-up. It is a versatile option that works well with most face shapes and can highlight your facial features. It can also be created on different hair textures and types and is an excellent option for someone who wants to tame unruly hair or reduce their grooming time.

3. Skin Fade

The skin fade is another way to add some more drama to your outlook. The truth is that this type of hair fade does not involve much hair at that point since the cut is incorporated into your skin. The best way to pair such a fade would be with short to medium hair on top and short facial hair.

4. Asymmetrical layers Men’s hair

Cutting your hair in different levels of asymmetrical layers is highly beneficial for both thin and thick hair men. For guys with thin tresses, it creates an illusion of a fuller and more voluminous mane, whereas men with thick locks will get a lightened hairstyle without sacrificing the body and thickness of their thatch. Most of these trends have been done in 2021 but they will sure come improved in 2022. We can be sure of this because male trends tend to last a bit longer, with minor details being improved upon. Different hair styling and cutting techniques are taught in great detail in our hairdressing course, Come and see what it is all about!

Are you a HEALTH AND SKINCARE THERAPIST / SOMATOLOGIST / AESTHETIC THERAPIST? Have you heard of a new technique called facefit / face yoga? 

What is Facefit?

Facefit is a form of facial exercise, comprising of deep tissue muscle manipulation, acupressure, and cutting-edge technology such as electrical microcurrent lifting, LED therapy, near-infrared therapy, radiofrequency, ultrasound, and cool lifting to name a few.

Common contraindications to electrical devises are:

• Cuts or wounds on the face.
• Cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy.
• Recent facial operations.
• Recent Botox or fillers.
• Epilepsy
• Pacemakers
• High blood pressure.

You might be thinking, so what about homecare?  How can one maintain the results? Easy! Clients can use electric facial cleansing devices, jade rollers, ice globes as well as the “Facefit” device (A small device you insert into your mouth, which activates 50 muscles in the face by only doing a few simple facial expressions for 5- 10 min a day, anytime, anywhere).

Advanced facial techniques are taught in our HEALTH AND SKINCARE / AESTHETIC / BEAUTY TECHNOLOGY COURSE and will allow you to offer more than just a basic facial to your client.