Renowned esthetician Nerida Joy has performed more than 100,000 facials in her over 46-year international career and is known for the way she transforms her clients' skin by pinpointing specific concerns and designing custom treatment plans to deliver fast results. Born in Australia, Nerida knew at an early age that she wanted to devote her life to understanding and caring for the skin. Her education in skincare began in 1978. She has expanded her knowledge through certification in nutrition, Reiki, kinesiology, iridology, Australian bush essences, color therapy, and therapeutic massage. She is passionate about elevating her fellow estheticians by teaching a deep and detailed understanding of the skin.
Be+Well New York Classes:
Acne Mastery: From Causes to Customized Care
Designing Your Signature Facial: Building Results-Driven, Unforgettable Treatments
What makes you passionate about your class topics?
The first topic is acne mastery. I’m especially passionate about this because it’s important to recognize that acne doesn’t belong in the “one bucket.” When you can identify what you’re looking at what type of acne you’re dealing with and all the sub-conditions present, it makes it so much easier to understand and treat for success in your treatment room and for your clients long-term. The second topic is designing your signature facial. As an esthetician for over 48 years, customizing my facials made my process “results-driven”.
Christine Tian's "Inside the Bottle: Decoding Cosmetic Formulation Essentials" and "The Biochemistry of Barrier Health: From Irritation to Restoration".
I’m interested personally in learning more about LED lights and how they affect cellular activity with internal inflammation on the rise.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Do what makes sense to you. Stay in your lane about what you’re passionate about and master it.
For readers who have never attended an industry trade show, what's the number-one reason they should attend?
After beauty school, I studied for 12 years. Nutrition iridology, kinesiology, reiki, color therapy, foot reflexology, and more. The more you study, the deeper you understand the mind, body=skin, soul connection. Pull from that pool of education and do what makes sense to you.
Why should attendees take a conference class?
By expanding your mind with education, you get to feel and be part of a beautiful community. You feel more confident and have more of an understanding. You get new ideas, experience treatments and see what you really like, keeping you current in an ever-evolving industry.
To attend Nerida's classes or any of the classes offered at Be+Well New York (IECSC is now part of Be+Well), be sure to register to attend Be+Well New York from March 8-10, 2026. What's more, use code EDSPA20 to get 20% off education classes.