Skinthusiasts

The most luxurious facials don’t simply tend to the skin; they engage all of the senses for a transformational experience. Keep reading to discover how I create a multi-sensory journey using sound healing — which keeps viewers and clients coming back again and again. (Not an esthetician? These tips are wonderful for your personal skincare regimen, too!)

The one piece of feedback I hear from clients and Complexions by Jadé viewers is how much they love the meditation aspect of my treatments. 

Creating a unique experience has been key to distinguishing myself from other practitioners — and in our modern society, people are craving a chance to slow down in a safe space. 

This brings me to one of my favorite tools for inviting clients into a meditative state: sound healing.

Whether you’re a spa professional looking to enhance your services or you’re a skinthusiast who wants to take your at-home routine to the next level, read on for my favorite sound healing tips.

What is sound healing?

Sound healing, also known as sound therapy, is a holistic practice that uses different tones and frequencies to promote physical and emotional well-being. By harnessing the vibrations of specific instruments, this ancient modality aims to balance the body’s energy, reduce stress, and deepen relaxation. (I find they’re beautiful décor in my studio space, too.)

So, how does sound healing work exactly?

Sound healing is based on the principle that everything, including our bodies, is in a constant state of vibration. The idea is that our cells and brain waves start to resonate with the vibrations produced by the healing instruments, encouraging harmony and tranquility.

Next, discover my top three tools for sound healing!

3 sound healing instruments to try today

Crystal singing bowls

When struck or circled with a mallet, crystal singing bowls create soothing tones that correspond to the chakras. Large bowls give off deeper sounds that resonate with the physical body while smaller bowls produce higher pitch sounds that attune to the spirit.

Quartz crystal singing pyramid

One of my favorite instruments for beginning and ending sessions, the crystal singing pyramid creates a clear, bell-like sound that’s also believed to balance the chakras. What makes this tool distinct is the geometric precision of the pyramid shape, which amplifies its vibrational effects.

Healing chimes

I reach for these whenever I sense stagnant energy in the room. Healing chimes produce gentle, melodic sounds that clear out feelings of “stuckness,” bringing back a sense of flow. 

Why you should use sound healing in your esthetic treatments

I speak to many estheticians through the Complexions Community, and nearly all of them agree that, in their treatment rooms, relaxation is just as important as results. There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing we get to provide peace and sanctuary to our clients — even if it’s only for an hour or so.

After providing treatments to thousands of people over the course of 14 years, I’ll even go as far as to say that relaxation leads to better results.

Whether on yourself or your clients, we’ve all seen how stress can manifest itself in the skin as acne, eczema, and premature aging. While I’m a huge proponent of using products of the highest quality and standards, I also believe there’s so much value in curating an experience for our clients that extends beyond what we use topically.

This is where sound healing comes in.

Integrating sound healing into facials accentuates the overall treatment by not only targeting skin concerns but also by addressing the client’s emotional and mental well-being. The harmonic vibrations help to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and create a serene atmosphere, which can amplify the efficacy of the skincare products and techniques we use.

I often say that estheticians are orchestrators of energy. By creating a restful environment for our clients to let their guard down and unwind, our treatments become that much more effective. When clients are relaxed, their muscles are less tense, blood circulation improves, and the skin can absorb products more readily. Stress hormones also subside, which can lead to more luminous skin.

Ready to give sound healing a try? Below, find my favorite ways to incorporate it into a session.

How to add sound healing to an esthetic treatment

When it comes to sound healing, you have many options for when and how to use it during a facial. Here are my top three recommendations:

1. Play healing music in the background for the entirety of the session. My personal favorite is Hz frequencies, which you can find on Spotify.
2. Start and end a treatment with a specific sound. For example, I prefer opening and closing my services with chimes.
3. Play a healing instrument during a specific part of the facial. Pro insight: Here at the Complexions Skincare Studio, I find that the best time is while the client is undergoing light therapy. 

Pssst! Be sure to join my Complexions Community, where I’ll be sharing more about the techniques and philosophies I practice in my own studio. Click here to join the private Instagram group!

Final thoughts

Whether at home or in the treatment room, sound healing is a simple yet powerful way to support the skin, mind, and spirit from the inside out. Be sure to sign up for my emails, where I’ll be sharing more resources for estheticians and skinthusiasts!

Here’s to your most radiant self.

With love and light,
Jadé Marie

PS: Stay tuned for a free guided chakra visualization coming soon!

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I’ve always dreamt of a skincare studio of my own — a haven to support my trusted clients with my customized technique and approach to wellness. I wished for a beautiful sound bath lounge, a closet stocked with the best industry products and tools, a gifting suite where I could sell my personal blends, a filming studio with top-of-the-line production equipment — an esthetician’s dream space!

In 2023, that’s exactly what I opened.  

Introducing the Complexions Skincare Studio in West Hollywood, California!

This space is the culmination of my 14 years as a holistic-clinical esthetician, as well as a stepping stone to my next chapter. I’ve always been a teacher at heart, a woman who wants to pay it forward. I’m truly passionate about sharing my knowledge to support other professionals and also clients seeking skincare guidance.

The Complexions Skincare Studio is dedicated to treating, educating, and helping individuals in any way, shape, or form that I can. I am so incredibly thankful for the journey it took to get here. If you have a similar dream, this is a testament that it CAN be your reality!

Below, I’ll take you through my intentionally designed space as I share a healing experience that goes beyond relaxation. Looking to book a treatment? Click here.

The design 

My environment is everything to me. Any place where I work and live must be filled with colors and textures that impart calm, serene energy. That’s why I was so grateful to have my dear friend and interior designer, Lindsey Catano, bring my vision to life — I am still in awe of how it turned out. 

When you first enter the studio, the lounge area greets you with an invitation to exhale and unwind. Everything flows organically, from the shapes to the materials to the earthy tones. My hope is that every guest is instantly transported to a place of tranquility.

The treatments

Each of my treatment offerings is designed to nurture the individual at every level — the skin, mind, and senses. From the Signature 180° Facial to the Complexions Customized Facial, each treatment offers not only physical benefits but also mental and emotional rejuvenation that will continue long after you leave our tranquil oasis.

P.S. The studio is the only place where you can experience and purchase my not-yet-released custom formulations! SHHHHH.

I’m honored to introduce the studio’s talented estheticians, Rickie Hoppe and Isabelle Haik. Rickie has been a licensed esthetician for the past 14 years and is also Head of Education for the Complexions Community. After struggling with severe acne as a teen, she immersed herself in the skincare world — and ultimately found her calling! Today, Rickie specializes in holistic facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, non-invasive lasers, and body contouring.

Isabelle’s love for esthetics also began as a teenager — when she experienced her very first facial at 17 years old, which for her, was a spiritual awakening. It opened her eyes to what a treatment could become when a professional radiates caring energy. Since then, it’s become her passion to create that same meditative experience for clients at the Complexions Skincare Studio. 

The studio star: The Signature 180° Facial

As seen on my popular Complexions by Jadé series, this facial leaves clients refreshed, relaxed, and nourished. The treatment features skin analysis, light therapy, gua sha scalp massage, a transformative sound bath, and facial massage to invigorate all the senses. 

What’s more, first-time clients who book the Signature 180° Facial receive a gift of $100 worth of product samples — the very same professional formulas used in their custom treatment! 

We truly believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between relaxation and results. Click here to book!

The dream closet 

One of my favorite places within my studio is designed especially for professionals! 

Here, you’ll find the best industry products, tools, and trinkets that I can’t live without. 

There’s an array of products from professional and holistic brands, raw ingredients for custom blends, mixing masks, and wellness crystals. These are all brands and products I truly believe in and have vetted for the past decade, many of which have been so kind to support my practice with gifted essentials. 

Celebrating skin at all stages of life 

I believe skin health and mental health are deeply connected. By making space for restorative mind care, I believe we build a healthy inner foundation that ripples outward. 

The more work you do on yourself as a practitioner, the better you’re able to serve your clients. That’s because you’re bringing your whole self — your passion, your approach, your expertise, your light — into the experience. 

At the Complexions Skincare Studio, our mission is to help others achieve their most radiant skin (and soul) through the power of touch. Let us guide you on an experience for the skin and senses.

If you are a professional or a skinthusiast who has followed my esthie-adventures over the last couple of years and supported me — thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Your encouragement led me here.

The Complexions Skincare Studio is just the beginning. Welcome to the rebirth of beauty.

It’s my greatest honor to open the doors to my thoughtfully curated studio, designed especially for you to experience both relaxation and results! Click below to book a treatment with me or one of my trusted estheticians, and experience transformative skincare for yourself!

With love and light,
Jadé Marie

Hello, luminous soul!

As I celebrate 14 years in the beauty industry as an esthetician, educator, content creator, and makeup artist, I’m also proud to call myself an entrepreneur. It’s been a dream come true, with its own set of challenges and triumphs that have taken me on an adventure of a lifetime. Growing up with my father as a business owner, I’ve always had a passion for entrepreneurship. My father has been a major source of inspiration throughout my career.

I’m thrilled to share the opening of my very own space, the Complexions Skincare Studio in Los Angeles — a personal milestone! It brings me great joy to teach others how to advance in their careers, especially fellow professionals. A key factor in my success has always been an abundance mindset. I trust that the universe has my back and is guiding me towards my purpose.

In today’s blog post, I’m reflecting on my journey within the beauty industry to inspire you to forge your own path based on your unique passions and gifts. I truly believe there is enough space for all of us to thrive, and I hope that by sharing my story, it will encourage you to chase after your own dreams!

Early days…

From a young age, I was always drawn to art and creating with my hands.

Whether it was painting, drawing, sculpting, or crafting, I found joy in making things beautiful. This love for creating eventually led me to teach myself makeup techniques. By the time I was 17 years old, I was doing makeup for close friends and family members for special occasions.

Any chance I had to whip out my Caboodle of brushes and glosses, I took it — even if it meant spending all my earnings at Sephora. The process of turning a blank canvas into a work of live art fueled my passion. The greatest reward was seeing the pure happiness on my clients’ faces when they looked in the mirror and saw the masterpiece we had created together.

This feeling only further ignited my inner fire for makeup artistry.

2010: Cosmetology school

I’d always been fascinated by the beauty industry, so when my mom mentioned a local cosmetology school, I jumped at the opportunity and scheduled a tour. As soon as I stepped into the esthetician side, I knew this was where I belonged. It was a passion that would eventually shape my entire career path in unexpected ways.

From there, I dove into the skincare world while using all my teachings to better my work as a MUA on the side. I attended the Palomar Institute of Cosmetology and graduated with a license in esthetics.

After obtaining my license, I landed a job at an Ayurvedic spa where I gained knowledge about Eastern medicine. Hungry for more experience and learning opportunities, I worked at different spas in California to gain insight into both the natural and holistic approaches in the industry.

During a three-year period, I dedicated my time to obtaining advanced esthetic certifications in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and dermaplaning. After that, I pursued specialized training in various areas such as hyperpigmentation, acne management, reflexology, aromatherapy, chakra healing, herbal medicine, lymphatic drainage, and sound therapy.

My passion for continually expanding my knowledge led me to develop my unique facial massage technique called Symphony of the Skin. This technique not only transformed the skin but also engaged the senses, as I viewed our role as practitioners to be conductors of energy through the power of touch.

Ultimately, I took a leap of faith and became an independent esthetician and entrepreneur, creating my own skincare studio at home. I even started mixing custom blends for my loyal clients.

It was clear that I had a “founder’s mentality” from the start and was determined to pursue my dreams, no matter what.

2012: The Kissable Complexions blog is born

In 2012, I moved to Utah, and it was there that my business really began to bloom. I wanted to share more about my passion for makeup and skincare with the world, so I created the “Kissable Complexions” blog as a source of beauty education and started offering services from my home studio.

My space was a convenient one-stop shop for brides and anyone seeking beautifying services for special events. I provided personalized facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, waxing, spray tanning, makeup artistry, lash extensions, and even hairstyling.

When a well-known blogger asked me for airbrushing services for her wedding — something I actually didn’t yet know how to do — I immediately purchased a TEMPTU machine and learned the technique on my own. Soon after, I became the top bridal airbrush artist in the state.

I continued to ride the wave of success as I traveled internationally to meet client demand.

2013: Embracing my love for teaching

Whether through makeup artistry, skincare services, or content creation, I love inspiring others to feel comfortable in their own skin. My dedication to learning, improving, and teaching helped me launch the “Kissable Complexions Courses,” featuring one-on-one training on my makeup artistry techniques. It was so rewarding to see other women light up when they learned how to enhance their natural beauty.

2014: The Jadeywadey180 persona is born

At the age of 23, I created an Instagram account under the name Jadeywadey180.

I had been living in Utah for a few years, but my Cali-heart yearned to be near the seaside again. So, I moved to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, in pursuit of my passion for beauty.

There, I caught the attention of major beauty brands and industry luminaries who shared my work on social media and invited me to review their products as an expert. With their support, I quickly gained international recognition as a top beauty creator online.

My heartfelt appreciation goes out to those who believed in me from the very beginning — shout-out to Huda Beauty and Anastasia Beverly Hills! To have the top makeup and skincare lines in the world requesting me to represent their brand was one of the highlights of my career and a dream come true.

As my career as a makeup artist flourished, known for my “before and after” 180° transformations, I began to focus less on my esthetic work and only took on select private clients for facial treatments.

The next few years were filled with all the glitz and glamor you could imagine.

From traveling the world experiencing lavish and luxurious brand trips — like Morocco with YSL, St. Tropez with Jouer, and even Richard Branson’s private island with Benefit Cosmetics — to being hired as a L’Oreal League ambassador and featured in top beauty campaigns for brands like Makeup Forever, Too Faced, Charlotte Tilbury, and many more. I even had the opportunity to collaborate with Luxie Beauty on my very own product, the 180 Nose Perfector, which I designed myself. My inner 17-year-old self was living in pure bliss.

It truly was a beautiful and wild adventure that I’ll never forget. However, as time went on, I found myself going through my own 180° transformation. I began hiding behind makeup, filters, and fillers, putting on a facade that only veiled more of my true self. I lost sight of the artistry and what made me — me.

While I am forever grateful for the opportunities and experiences, I knew it was time to seek something more resonant with my path.

2019: Kissable Complexions becomes Complexions by Jadé

During this chapter, I felt the need to rebrand myself online and showcase my career as an esthetician — something that had always been important to me but had taken a backseat to my more colorful side.

Motivated by my desire to make the world a more luminous place, I changed “Kissable Complexions” to “Complexions by Jadé.” It was time for the real Jadé Marie to shine through on all of my platforms.

I started to openly share my approach to esthetics, which I had been refining for over a decade, promoting skin and mental wellness. I also discussed the tips and tricks that had helped me on my own journey of self-discovery.

2020: Launch of my ASMR spa series

2020 brought about a deep personal and spiritual metamorphosis within me. I began to rediscover my true self buried beneath layers of societal expectations.

I realized it was time for me to create something new with my artistry, something that had deeper purpose and meaning.

That is how the birth of my series came to light. A multi-sensory ASMR experience on YouTube designed to simulate a virtual spa for the skin, mind, and senses. My goal was to share with viewers everything I felt should go into a facial treatment, including meditation and breathwork, which had helped me on my journey towards holistic wellness. These practices were not commonly seen in the esthetic space at the time.

With features like ambient lighting, close-up views of skin textures, HD pimple-popping, and my soft whispers that educated viewers about ingredients, Complexions by Jadé quickly soared to the top on social media.

The overwhelming response from viewers across the globe deeply moved me; many shared how the series had been a source of comfort and guidance during the pandemic, whether it was discovering their ideal skincare routine or managing their anxiety and overall mental health. I received hundreds of tags from newly licensed pros playing my videos in cosmetology school as part of their curriculum. Even established professionals in the beauty industry reached out to express their appreciation for my unique techniques.

My heart was full.

To all those who have embraced this series — your support is what reignited my passion and sense of purpose within the beauty community again.

Thank you.

2018–PRESENT DAY: Special announcement coming soon 

As I travel back through time in this blog post, I’ve been able to reflect upon my past in a more thoughtful way, and I’m filled with deep gratitude for all of it. The lessons, the triumphs, and even the challenges. It all has led me to exactly where I’m meant to be. I now know that my audience was — and still is — filled with impressionable young adults like myself when I first got started. Because of this, I hope to inspire a new wave of ”beauty” that the industry has been lacking. This has sparked the creation of a meaningful new business venture I’ve been working on for years — something I’m eager to share with you very soon.

To any of you dreamers out there like me — I believe in you. Keep pushing forward.

Please stay tuned for an exciting new announcement, especially my fellow skincare professionals who will always hold a special place in my heart.

With love and light,
Jadé Marie

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You may know me as Jadeywadey180, my online persona that I’ve carefully crafted and curated over the past decade on the internet through various filters and lenses. Here, on my brand new blog, I’m introducing you to the (un)filtered version of myself: the one who celebrates successes in silence, persists through challenges, and continues to chase after the small desires of a heart that yearns for fulfillment.  

This blog is about the girl behind the glamor.

As I move into this next era of my life and business, I’m ready to unveil the truest essence of myself to you.

Hello, luminous soul. My name is Jadé Marie Chapman. 

I’m a dreamer. A creative. An artist. An esthetician. An entrepreneur. A survivor. And, so much more than what I’ve shared online. 

I’ve always wanted to paint the world in colors I felt didn’t exist. Whether it be through makeup, skincare, writing, videography, or formulating products, at my core, I love to inspire and connect with others through artistry. 

You may not know this, but I first started my career with a beauty blog: Kissable Complexions. Over time, it evolved into a successful business I still advocate for daily. Today, as I share my first post of many, it feels like I’m coming full circle. Back to the dreamer I once lost, and found again. 

I invite you to join me as I peel back the layers and dive into the depths of knowledge I’ve accumulated over the past decade in the beauty industry — and, on this earth. 

To kick off this blog, I wanted to share a few things about myself and the lessons I’ve gained from my life thus far…

YOU are your greatest love story. 

I’ve been on social media for a long time — 14 years to be exact. As a makeup artist, educator, and content creator for some of the top beauty brands in the world, my life probably looked like everything was as beautiful as I wanted you to believe it to be. Yet, through all the glitz and glamor, it felt as though I was experiencing life through a lens rather than looking up and actually living it.

About five years ago, I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize the face staring back at me. The reflection felt more like an illusion and less of the girl I knew I once was. 

I had lost my passion for why I even got into the beauty industry in the first place. 

My purpose had always been to help others feel confident and beautiful in their own skin, but as time went on, I found myself struggling to feel comfortable in my own. I became more fixated on how others perceived me than my actual craft. That’s when Jadeywadey180 was born: a perfected mask I could hide behind, hoping that if others accepted me, then maybe I would learn to love myself. 

However, after years of dealing with depression and addiction, and constantly searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places, I decided it was time for a real transformation. One that focused less on my external appearance and more on what was happening internally.

I made a commitment to self-reflection, shadow work, and holistic approaches to wellness. My priority shifted to improving my mental health first. I incorporated daily breathwork and meditation into my routine, experimented with plant medicine, and even sought guidance from shamans in forests. Yes. Shamans. 

This is when I experienced a deep spiritual awakening that changed my life’s trajectory — forever. 

I was open to any reliable resources that could help expand my awareness, promote healing, and facilitate personal development. Through this journey, I came to understand that self-love was the key to what I’d been searching for all along. This lesson, along with many others, has shaped me into the woman writing to you today.

You could say I did a complete 180° of my own.

Sisterhood is healing. 

I grew up in a tight-knit Spanish and American family. As the eldest of four, I’ve always felt more like a mother than a sister to my younger siblings. About five years ago, around the same time as my awakening, I received an unexpected call. My sister, who had been battling a narcotics addiction for a decade, causing us to lose touch, reached out to me for help. 

I decided to take a chance and invite her to come live with me. It turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. Seeing her fight for her life only strengthened my resolve to live mine fully and not waste another moment worrying about how the world may perceive me. 

The truth is, we’re all going through our own adversities and to have just one person in this world who believes in you is enough. I needed my sister just as much as she needed me. 

We recently celebrated her four-year sobriety milestone, and I couldn’t be more proud of her!

I believe estheticians are orchestrators of energy. 

After graduating with my esthetics license, I was determined to master as much as possible in both the medical and holistic sides of the beauty industry. I pursued advanced certifications in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and dermaplaning, along with specialized training in areas, including hyperpigmentation, acne management, reflexology, aromatherapy, chakra healing, herbal medicine, sound therapy, and lymphatic drainage. 

Throughout my career, it became clear to me that practitioners were orchestrators of energy. There’s so much power in touch. This belief formed the basis for my signature treatments, which I now offer at my Complexions Skincare Studio in Los Angeles. 

I am incredibly passionate about my craft and have made it my mission to inspire other practitioners through a new approach to esthetics. My trademarked technique combines the best of Eastern and Western medicine teachings to create an experience for the skin, mind, and senses.

I firmly believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice relaxation for results in the treatment room, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been developing over the years to make sure you and your clients never have to choose between the two.

My ASMR spa series on YouTube is one of my biggest career successes.

In 2019, I launched Complexions by Jadé, a YouTube series that gave viewers a multi-sensory ASMR virtual spa experience. Not only did it propel my career to new heights; it also made me realize people desired more from their self-care routines. 

Viewers loved seeing breathwork, meditation, and internal healing techniques integrated with classic skincare. As the series grew, I understood more that skincare wasn’t just a routine — it was a ritual for the whole self: skin, mind, and spirit. 

Learning this sparked a new business venture, spiraling me into a wild ride that I’m excited to reveal to you in posts to come.

BUCKLE UP.

It’s liberating to open up and finally share more of my true, authentic story with you — in both my personal and professional life. 

If you’ve ever been curious about how to create your own success in the beauty industry, this blog is for you! With every post, we’ll explore all things beauty, business, wellness, and esthetics — so stay tuned.

I look forward to illuminating the world with you by my side.

With love and light,
Jadé Marie