2026 LA Schedule
8:00AM
BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION
9:00AM
SKIN ANALYSIS MASTERCLASS
10:00AM
THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF SKIN
11:00AM
EXPERT PANEL
12.30PM
LUNCH
Enjoy a buffet lunch of delicious Californian cuisine.
1.30PM
FULL FACIAL DEMOS
These four step-by-step demos will break down the key techniques and special enhancements that will take your treatments to the next level.
ACNE FACIAL WITH EXTRACTIONS – Rejuvi x La Bella Donna
Nerida will show you how to treat the different types of acne, with a focus on softening the skin for extractions and getting everything out without leaving a mark. The treatment includes a remineralizing mask to calm and soothe acneic skin, and finishes with a healing, non-comedogenic mineral SPF 50 foundation.
REGENERATIVE MATURE SKIN FACIAL – Young Goose
Nerida will demonstrate her signature facial massage moves to lift and tone a more mature skin while bringing oxygen to the blood. This biohacking treatment targets the signs of aging, with formulations designed to enhance cellular health and a bio-peptide mask that boosts collagen production.
BRIGHTENING FACIAL WITH DERMAPLANING – Dermaflash x XO8
Billie Bond, Dermaflash’s master esthetician, will teach you to use their new professional dermaplaning device and their just-launched sonic depuffing and cooling facial massage tool.
Then Nerida will show you how to layer a brightening serum and luxury sheet mask to bring radiance to the skin. This treatment includes a relaxing massage enhancement while the mask is working.
BROW AND FACIAL SCULPT RED CARPET TREATMENT – Brow Down Studio
Master brow artist René de la Garza will show you how to add brow design and shaping to your treatments, and demonstrate the facial sculpting massage techniques that he performs on his celebrity clients.
6:00PM
COCKTAIL HOUR
Enjoy a drink while you browse the product booths and network with the brand experts
and your fellow professionals.
7:00PM
CLOSE
8:00AM
Breakfast
Collect your uniform smock and sign up if you’d like to be a model, then join us again for breakfast. Please arrive dressed 
in comfortable, professional attire ready to work on models.
9:00AM
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Work hands-on with Nerida and experts from Dermaflash, Young Goose, XO8, Brow Down Studio, La Bella Donna and more in a creative lab for estheticians. As we turn the ballroom into a giant spa, you’ll be free to move from station to station to work on all the steps of a signature facial that makes sense to you and your client base. As well as working on the skin, you’ll also have the opportunity to be worked on, to get your own skin analyzed by Nerida, to ask questions and experience the products for yourself:
NERIDA JOY x REJUVI
Learn how to read the skin at the start of every appointment to customize your treatments with confidence, and practice how to do extractions the right way with Nerida’s guidance.
DERMAFLASH
Train with the brand’s lead esthetician Billie Bond on all three Dermaflash devices: the new Dermaflash PRO, the Dermapore+ and the just-launched Dermaflash COOL, a sonic depuffing and cooling facial massage tool that improves the look of dark circles and leaves the skin looking lifted, sculpted and refreshed.
YOUNG GOOSE
Discover how to perform a biohacking treatment to target the signs of aging. Esthetician Dianka Arcos will show you how to use the brand’s advanced cellular science formulations, along with red light therapy, to maximize results.
XO8
Work with luxury serums and Dermascope award-winning sheet masks for the face, neck and under-eye area to brighten and revitalize the skin. Estheticians Jessica Leigh and Stacy Wall will show you how to add value to your treatments and your client’s homecare regimens.
BROW DOWN STUDIO
Master brow design techniques that will keep your clients coming back for regular treatments. Brow expert and esthetician René de la Garza will also show you how to lift and sculpt the skin as part of his signature red carpet facial.
LA BELLA DONNA
Practice application techniques using the brand’s non-comedogenic SPF 50 mineral foundation esthetician kit, and get your own skin color matched by founder Nicole Tracy.
UNFILTERED BEAUTY MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
Enhance your massage skills with esthetician and certified massage therapist Lorena Sanchez, who will show you how to add a relaxing hand, foot or scalp massage to your treatments.
HnB CONNECTION VIBRA-THERAPY MACHINE
Experience Nerida’s favorite Vibra-therapy machine, and see how it can enhance your treatments. Vibration-therapy expert Yako ‘Jackie’ Garcia will show you how a 10-minute session can boost lymphatic drainage.
12.30PM
LUNCH
Enjoy a buffet lunch of delicious Californian cuisine.
1.30PM
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Continue to work hands-on with Nerida and all the experts to master the techniques and enhancements that bring value to your signature facial. There will be time at the end of the day to visit the booths and get any last product questions answered.
5:00PM
CLOSE
Frequent Questions
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Yes, you are welcome to take photos during the event and may also record brief video segments that can be posted on social media. This content is fully owned by Nerida Joy and cannot be edited, sold or repurposed for any promotional use.
When you purchase your ticket, you’ll receive a hotel booking link exclusively for conference attendees. There is a limited number of rooms available at the event's group rate, so we advise booking as soon as possible.
You can also see alternative nearby hotels on our Hotel & Travel Page
The Marina del Rey hotel is about 4 miles from LAX. You can learn more about how to get there on our Hotel & Travel Page
Yes! If you've bought a ticket to a past UST event or a FIVESTAR Method membership, please email us to learn more and receive your unique coupon for this event.
We also have an early bird special offer that will be applied automatically at checkout Early bird discounts cannot be stacked with any other offers.
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