When new treatment trends come online, it often takes time and ongoing research to discover whether they are safe and decide if we are really helping our clients or quickening the aging process and putting them at risk. New research is now discovering the potential harm of tattooing and how tattoos are affecting our Immune System in Ways We're Only Beginning to Understand. Read more about this in this article by Science Alert. https://www.sciencealert.com/tattoos-affect-your-

There is a growing concern on the side effects read the full article from ABC News below: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/side-effects-of-cosmetic-filler-dissolver-hyaluronidase/106050856?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web

Key Points in this months Newsletter: Addressing Negative Industry Attention and Its Impact Read our latest newsletter to find out more: November 2025 Newsletter

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has launched an operation of non-compliance raised within our industry following a rise in work-related complaints. Read the full article from NZ Herald below: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/mbie-launches-crackdown-on-non-compliance-in-beauty-industry/YTKCPZV6LZFBPABFGCDY7FAQW4/

Key Points in this months Newsletter includes: Skin & Wellbeing: More Than Just Beauty — It’s Safety The Danger of Misleading Titles in...

Topic this month includes: Review on talk at LABSNZ Symposium: Importance of working in your business as well as on your business Read...

The EU'S ban of the ingredient TPO - and how concerned you should be - is more complicated than it's been made out to be. Read this...

This is an interesting article from the RNZ on Europe banned a common ingredient in gel nail polish. Read this article from RNZ...

This is an interesting article from the NZ Herald on Britain banning cosmetic cowboys from carrying out Brazilian butt lifts....

This is an interesting article from RNZ on eyebrow tattoos. Read more here

This is an interesting article to read by the RNZ News https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566528/apprenticeship-and-training-changes-fu...

This is an interesting article to read by the BBC County Durham women fall ill as fake Botox beautician apologises...

Topics this month include: Update from MOH regarding our submission to come under HPCA Act Welcome to our new Committee & Ambassador...

This is an interesting audio to listen to on peptides from Radio NZ. "Peptides are currently skincare’s ingredient of the day, but what...

A Message from one of our Executive Committee Members, Sally Wright

The Board is proud to be supporting the Permanent Make Up (PMU) symposium. When: 2nd - 3rd May 25 Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier...

Do you want your business to be under an Appearance Industry licensing bylaw and be controlled by your local council? Please read the...

Topics this month include: The Responsibilities of a National Committee and Member Based Organisations. Tanya Morrison [NZIEH] and Kim...

As the Board enters its 6th year of representing and advocating on industry’s behalf, I would like to extend my warmest gratitude to...

National Health Protection License's, mandatory for all of New Zealand. Read our latest Newsletter to find out more....