The Emotional Side of Beauty Choices
It’s easy to assume people book advanced skin or laser treatments for surface-level reasons — vanity, curiosity, or the lure of the “latest trend.” But scratch the surface and the motivations are often far more human.
Breakups, for example, are one of the biggest catalysts for beauty transformations. Think about it: the urge to shed a bad tattoo that reminds you of your ex, or to smooth out skin and feel new again, fits right into the psychology of starting fresh. It’s not just about looks — it’s about closure, reinvention, and reclaiming control.
Tattoos and Fresh Starts
Tattoos may be forever… until they’re not. More than 1 in 4 people with tattoos admit to regretting at least one of them, and that number keeps climbing. Sometimes, they just want new ink! Many people who got more affordable tattoos when they were young are ready to start over with new body art.
Cue the demand for laser tattoo removal. From ink acquired in youth to breakup-related regrets, clinics offering this service are busier than ever.
The process is safe, effective, and in such high demand that beauty pros are now lining up to train in it — hence the popularity of adding a laser tattoo removal course (in Winnipeg) into professional development.
How does Laser Tattoo Removal work?
If you add-on the Laser Tattoo Removal & Radiofrequency training course (to your Laser Tech Program), you will learn to work with the PicoSure by Cynosure Lutronics, one of the most advanced picosecond tattoo removal lasers available.
It uses picosecond pulses (a trillionth of a second) to shatter ink into tiny particles your body can naturally eliminate through lymphatic flushing. As new skin cells rise to the surface, the tattoo fades further with each treatment.
Unlike older nanosecond lasers, PicoSure works faster and is better at clearing dark, colourful, or stubborn tattoos with fewer treatments and less discomfort.
Clients seek tattoo removal to:
- Erase unwanted tattoos
- Fade old ink for a cover-up
- Remove tattoos that no longer reflect their style
With tattoos becoming more common across all ages and body areas, this is a growing field—and you’ll get real-world experience performing removal on real people who come in for laser tattoo removal.
Bikini Season, Beyond the Stereotypes
Then there’s bikini season. Yes, younger clients drive the popularity of laser hair removal (goodbye razors and ingrown hairs), but it’s not just twenty-somethings who care about feeling good in a bathing suit.
Older clients, post-baby bodies, or anyone noticing a little skin laxity (and cellulite) are fueling a boom in radiofrequency skin tightening and body contouring. Feeling confident poolside isn’t an age-specific goal — it’s a universal one.
Treatments that tighten, tone, and smooth are helping people at every stage of life embrace weekend outings, vacations, and new outfits without hesitation.
How does RF Body Sculpting & Face Tightening work?
RF energy is delivered deep into the dermis (without overheating the epidermis), where it triggers fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin.
As the skin remodels, it becomes firmer, smoother, and more lifted. In the body, this same process also breaks down fat cells, promotes their flushing through the lymphatic system, sculpts, and reduces the look of cellulite.
What Happens During RF Treatments
Radiofrequency (RF) body contouring uses gentle, controlled heat to warm the deeper layers of your skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. This process firms and tightens while also disrupting fat cells, helping smooth the look of cellulite and reshape treatment areas.
For the face, the same technology safely targets lax skin, softening fine lines and lifting contours for a naturally refreshed appearance. Both treatments are comfortable, non-invasive, and require little to no downtime.
What This Means for Beauty Pros
All of this points to one thing: beauty services are rarely just about beauty. They’re about emotions, milestones, and personal stories. Breakups, regrets, and the pursuit of confidence drive demand in ways textbooks don’t always capture.
That’s why many estheticians and laser techs are expanding their toolkit to include services like tattoo removal and RF body contouring. Adding an RF and laser tattoo removal course into your laser training can be a game-changer — not just for your career, but for the real people who come to you with stories written on their skin.
Beauty trends may come and go, but the human need to reinvent, refresh, and feel good in our own skin is timeless. Whether it’s erasing the past, reclaiming confidence, or stepping boldly into summer, today’s clients are proof that personal stories are what really shape the market.
Start planning your laser training now so you’re ready!