Kezia Parkins

London

Deputy Editor at Professional Beauty

Journalist and Content Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Understanding exosomes: the cellular communicators

5 days ago | aestheticmed.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Originally posted https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/understanding-exosomes-the-cellular-communicators Updated on 23rd Jun 2025 Rarely a week goes by without a new hot and trendy ingredient in skincare, but some of the most talked-about recently are in regenerative medicine. At the top of that list are exosomes which surged in popularity in 2024 alongside other treatments like polynucleotides and bio-stimulators. What are exosomes?
Trading Standards calls for urgent regulation of fat injections, botox and fillers

1 week ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Published 18th Jun 2025 Trading Standards warned the public of the 'wild west’ of untrained, unlicensed and uninsured individuals who may be putting lives in danger. CTSI's findingsTrading Standards officers have uncovered concerning unclinical locations where procedures such as fillers are being administered, including “pop up” shops on high streets, cubicles in public toilets and hotel rooms.
Trading Standards calls for urgent regulation of fat injections, fillers and anti-wrinkle injections

1 week ago | aestheticmed.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Published 18th Jun 2025 It has been over a decade since the Government was warned about the need for control of the market in aesthetic procedures, but a vacuum remains, which has already put lives at risk, including the case of Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, who died following a reported non-surgical BBL in September 2024. A procedure which involves injecting filler, usually reserved for the face, into the buttocks.
Understanding lipoedema: how beauty therapists can help

1 week ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 17th Jun 2025 In a world where beauty ideals often focus on “perfect” proportions and smooth silhouettes, it’s easy to feel discouraged when your body doesn’t seem to respond to diet, exercise or self-care routines the way you would expect. For millions of women, that stubborn lower-body heaviness isn’t a result of lifestyle choices; it’s a little-known medical condition called lipoedema. What is lipoedema?
Exclusive Interview with Wicked nail tech, Shea Osei

1 month ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 15th May 2025 Essex-based nail tech Shea Osei started doing nails at just 14 years old after hours spent watching her mum get glam in the salon. “I was an arty child and got so intrigued with the artistic process and the nail tech’s ability to draw and design on such tiny canvases,” she shares. Now, aged 33, Osei is at the pinnacle of her career as a nail tech.
Professional Beauty's first online nail competition winner announced!

1 month ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 13th May 2025 The theme was ‘Sicilian Summer,’ so we asked you to create a look for a client who is off to Sicily for the week and wants nails to match the vibe. We asked you to think of vibrant, sun-drenched coasts and a Mediterranean charm with the only criteria being to include Sicilian Blue and a 3D element.
Best makeup and nail looks from the Met Gala 2025

1 month ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 06th May 2025 This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” marked a bold and historic moment centred entirely on menswear for the first time in over two decades. The concept was drawn from the Costume Institute’s newly unveiled exhibit celebrating the “Black Dandy,” an exploration of Black identity and impeccable Black style across the diaspora and how it has shaped fashion.
Everything you need to know about miniproteins

1 month ago | aestheticmed.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 06th May 2025 Before the beauty industry caught on to their power, miniproteins became big in biotechnology and drug development, especially for cancer research for their ability to block disease proteins, and deliver toxic payloads to tumours. Now, Swiss biotech Activen has created and trademarked miniproteins as a new class of growth factor active ingredient for skincare. You might have started to hear skincare brands shouting about them and adding them to their formulations.
NMC to ban remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines

1 month ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 30th Apr 2025 From 1 June 2025, nursing and midwifery prescribers must consult with people face-to-face before issuing prescriptions for these procedures, banning virtual consultations for such treatments. We expect all nurse and midwife prescribers to deliver safe and effective prescribing practice every day, but inconsistent regulation of non-surgical cosmetic practice can present risks to people who use these services and the public,” says the NMC.
Professional Beauty to start launching regular online nail competitions

2 months ago | professionalbeauty.co.uk | Kezia Parkins

Updated on 25th Apr 2025 Maybe you want to enter one of our live nail competitions at one of our Professional Beauty events but haven't had the chance or confidence yet... These comps are a great way to get started. You might be a serial competitor wanting to keep your skills up in-between events or perhaps you are a new nail tech looking to join a community and level up. Whichever stage you are at as a nail tech, these competitions are for you.