The Beauty Vault

Hair loss can impact far more than appearance—it can affect confidence, identity, and everyday life. Hair Loss Specialist Sherri Higgins shares her approach to helping clients navigate hair loss, from identifying possible causes and understanding the role of blood work to exploring personalized solutions such as mesh integration, toppers and procell microchanneling.Sherri discusses common contributors to hair loss including hormone imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, illness, stress, rapid weight loss and GLP-1 medications, while sharing how the right solution depends on each individual's unique journey and lifestyle.Whether you're experiencing hair loss yourself or simply looking to better understand the available options, this conversation offers practical insights, education, and hope.✨ Connecting beauty and wellness through education, discovery, and conversation. Explore more expert interviews, articles and industry insights at glamlink.net/journal.Hosted by Marie Matteucci @mmmbeautysecrets00:00 Introduction & Meet Sherri Higgins01:06 Why Hair Loss Is Increasing03:12 First Steps When Experiencing Hair Loss05:00 Bloodwork, Vitamin D & Hormones06:54 Hair Toppers, Wigs & Mesh Integration07:42 ProCell Microchanneling Explained10:14 From Single Mom to Hair Loss Specialist12:31 The Emotional Impact of Hair Loss14:53 Hair Loss Solutions for Men15:27 Rogaine, Nutrafol & At-Home Options17:53 Diet, Protein & Hair Health18:35 Growing a Hair Loss Business20:38 The Future of Kindred Hair Salon21:35 Final Thoughts

Medical spa consultant Anya of The Aesthetics Advantage joins host Marie Matteucci to share her perspective on what separates thriving practices from struggling ones.Drawing from years of experience in aesthetics, operations, marketing and practice growth, Anya discusses the systems, processes and patient experiences that help businesses create long-term success. From team culture and leadership to social media, retention, events, and operational strategy, this conversation offers valuable insight for medical spa owners, aesthetic providers and beauty professionals looking to grow.Known for her direct approach and unfiltered opinions, Anya has built a reputation for helping practices identify what's holding them back and create systems that support sustainable growth.Hosted by Marie MatteucciPowered by GlamlinkContinue the conversation in The Glamlink Edit:glamlink.net/journalConnect with Anya:Instagram: @theaestheticsadvantageWebsite: theaestheticsadvantage.comChapters00:00 Introduction04:20 How Anya Became a Medical Spa Consultant06:06 The Biggest Mistakes Medical Spas Make08:09 How to Identify Operational Problems09:54 Building Strong Teams & Better Sales11:57 A Medical Spa Success Story14:04 Why Ego Costs Businesses Money17:28 Social Media Myths & Marketing Mistakes21:33 The Client Journey Every Med Spa Needs23:11 The Retention Strategy Most Practices Ignore27:07 The Event Formula Behind $50K Nights28:33 Connect With Anya

Dr. Candice Fortunato is a double board-certified physician and founder of Skin + Tonic in Henderson, Nevada. After years in traditional medicine, Candice combined her passion for science, wellness and beauty to create a practice focused on regenerative aesthetics and helping patients achieve natural, healthy-looking results.Candice shares her journey into aesthetics, the inspiration behind Skin + Tonic, and her approach to treating common concerns such as rosacea, hyperpigmentation, inflammation, collagen loss and aging skin. We also explore topics including exosomes, PDRN, biostimulators, microneedling, and why regenerative treatments are becoming one of the most talked-about movements in modern aesthetics.Guest: Candice Fortunato @drglowup, @skinandtonic702, skinandtonic702.comHosted by Marie Matteucci @mmmbeautysecretsPowered by glamlink @theglamlinkedit00:00 Introduction & Meet Dr. Candice Fortunato00:59 From Internal Medicine to Aesthetics01:32 The Inspiration Behind Skin + Tonic03:44 What "More Than Skin Deep" Really Means06:49 The Most Common Skin Concerns She Sees07:28 Rosacea: Causes, Triggers & Treatment Options09:07 Hyperpigmentation: Where to Start12:15 Why Microneedling Is Her Most Requested Treatment13:57 PDRN Explained: The Truth About "Salmon DNA"15:24 Why Dr. Candice Loves Biostimulators16:44 Bringing Medical Expertise Into Aesthetics17:28 A Patient Transformation She'll Never Forget19:06 The Unique Skin + Tonic Experience20:42 Access by Glamlink & The Future of Beauty Tech21:35 Where to Find Dr. Candice Fortunato22:40 Closing Thoughts

Most women don't connect what's happening to their skin with what's happening to their hormones but they should. In this episode of The Beauty Vault Podcast, host Marie Matteucci sits down with Nurse Niki Capobianco, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in hormone health, functional medicine, aesthetics, and women's wellness, for one of the most honest and clinically grounded conversations about perimenopause and aging that we've had on this show.Nurse Niki breaks down exactly why estrogen decline drives jowling, skin laxity and dryness and why waiting until your period stops to address it is too late. She explains the often-overlooked role of progesterone, why so many women in their 30s and 40s are suddenly experiencing jawline acne they never had as teenagers, and what the connection between oral birth control and hormonal chaos really looks like when women come off the pill.From bio-stimulant injectables like Radiesse and Sculptra, to laser treatments like HALO and Broadband Light (including a 10-year clinical study with results that are hard to believe), to medical-grade skincare, to mobile IV therapy. Nurse Niki walks through the full-spectrum approach she uses with her patients at The Look Med Spa in Las Vegas. She also shares the story of a patient who came in for a lip treatment and left six months later with reversed pre-diabetes markers, improved cholesterol and a visceral fat index cut nearly in half.Hosted by Marie Matteucci Powered by Glamlink Connecting beauty and wellness through education, conversation, and discovery.Subscribe for new episodes every week. Read Niki's feature in The Glamlink Edit, live 6/1 at glamlink.net/magazine Follow @theglamlinkedit for more beauty and wellnessFollow Niki Capobianco: @nurseniki_Visit Niki at The Look Med Spa: @thelookmedspalv 00:00 Introduction & Nurse Nikki’s Story01:18 From Real Estate to Nursing After Family Trauma04:45 Why Women’s Hormones Are So Underserved05:10 Perimenopause, Estrogen Decline & Aging06:28 What Causes Jowling & Skin Laxity?08:36 Hormones, Collagen & Treatment Options09:45 Radiesse vs Sculptra Explained10:51 Best Skincare for Perimenopause & Aging Skin13:52 Hormonal Acne, Progesterone & Estrogen Dominance15:18 Favorite Treatments, Lasers & Anti-Aging Procedures16:59 Real Patient Transformations Through Hormone Optimization19:21 Why Nikki’s Approach Is Different21:45 Why Women Should Check Their Hormones Earlier22:18 PCOS, Acne & Hormone Awareness23:19 Building Her Brand in Las Vegas25:43 Mobile IV Therapy & Beauty IVs27:24 Final Thoughts on Perimenopause & Women’s Wellness

What if skincare treatments didn’t have to sacrifice relaxation for results?Advanced esthetician Stephanie Nole of Sacred Skin by Steph shares her journey from the traditional medical spa world to creating a more healing, personalized approach to skincare in Las Vegas.Stephanie opens up about leaving the fast-paced med spa model behind, struggling with her own postpartum acne, and building a treatment experience focused on both results and nervous system healing. The conversation dives into microneedling myths, inflammation, hidden pore-clogging ingredients, skin barrier repair, hormones, and the connection between internal wellness and healthy skin.You can also read more about Stephanie Nole in the upcoming issue of The Glamlink Edit, featuring beauty professionals, treatments, wellness conversations, and industry insights from across beauty and wellness.Hosted by Marie MatteucciPowered by GlamlinkWatch more beauty and wellness conversations at glamlink.net/podcast00:00 – Introduction to Stephanie Nole03:04 – Leaving aesthetics & moving to Las Vegas04:06 – Postpartum acne, hormones & healing her skin05:18 – Dairy, supplements & hidden acne triggers07:14 – The skincare products that changed her skin10:37 – Building Sacred Skin by Steph11:10 – Microneedling myths & acne treatment14:44 – Best treatments for healthy skin maintenance15:34 – The ideal at-home skincare routine16:14 – Why many skincare products damage the skin barrier18:13 – Helping teenagers heal severe acne20:19 – Stephanie’s favorite skincare ingredient21:57 – The pore-clogger ingredient checker22:50 – Final thoughts

Marie Matteucci sits down with Marini Skin Solutions representative Sariah Yackee to discuss the skincare ingredients changing the way professionals approach acne, aging, pores, pigmentation, and skin health.From glycolic acid and retinol to vitamin C, PDRN, and barrier repair, this episode breaks down why certain ingredients work, why others fail, and how Jan Marini Skin Solutions became one of the most respected professional skincare lines in the industry.Topics include:glycolic acid for congestion and poreswhy most vitamin C serums irritate skinretinol without excessive peeling or damageacne solutions for teens and adultsglass skin and pore refinementPDRN / salmon DNA skincarebarrier repair and healingNeuroSmooth and “soft landing” after neurotoxinsskincare myths and misconceptionswhy Marie switched skincare brands after years of loyaltyHosted by Marie MatteucciPowered by glamlinkSubscribe for more conversations with beauty and wellness professionals, treatment education, skincare innovations, and industry insights.00:00 – Introduction & Meet Sariah Yackee01:22 – Why Marie Switched Skincare Brands02:17 – The Vitamin C & Retinol Skepticism04:41 – Discovering Jan Marini Skin Solutions05:36 – Why the Jan Marini System Stands Out06:26 – BioClear & the Power of Glycolic Acid08:36 – How Glycolic Acid Improves Skin10:08 – Congestion, Blackheads & Enlarged Pores13:25 – Siesta Serum & Non-Irritating Vitamin C16:08 – DMAE, Lifting & Skin Tightening Benefits17:43 – The Neck Cream Everyone Talks About19:55 – Why Jan Marini Retinol Is Different21:48 – Duality for Acne & Teen Skin Concerns24:27 – Reboot, PDRN & Salmon DNA Explained26:21 – Reboot for Healing & Barrier Repair27:25 – NeuroSmooth, Glass Skin & Pore Refinement30:26 – Favorite Jan Marini Products31:16 – Final Thoughts & Why Marie Made the Switch

Jessica Leigh shares how she went from working as a receptionist to owning a medical spa at just 23 years old.In this episode of The Beauty Vault Podcast, we talk about what it really takes to build a beauty business, the challenges behind the scenes and the lessons that aren’t taught in beauty school. From struggling to pay herself while running a spa to hiring a mentor and transforming her business, Jessica breaks down the decisions that shaped her career. We also talk about her transition into coaching, working with brands like XO8 Skin and how she now helps other beauty professionals grow, scale and build sustainable businesses.If you’re an esthetician, beauty professional or business owner, this conversation gives real insight into what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry.Subscribe to The Beauty Vault Podcast for more conversations with professionals shaping the industry.Learn more about Jessica Leigh: https://jessicaleighlegacy.comPowered by Glamlink-Created for the beauty + wellness industryHosted by Marie Matteucci0:00 Jessica's Journey in the Beauty Industry02:11 Transition to Esthetician and Business Owner 05:40 Challenges and Lessons as a Business Owner 08:53 Selling the Business and Moving Forward 11:46 Coaching and Mentoring in the Beauty Industry 14:05 Plans for the New Med Spa 17:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information