In today’s beauty industry, where the most popular trends are constantly changing, we are fortunate enough to have a range of tools and treatments that are available to help us look and feel our best. The focus of current beauty trends extends beyond achieving physical goals. It’s about finding the right tools to enhance confidence and support a sense of well-being. With options that cater to both physical appearance and mental health, these tools empower individuals to feel like their most authentic selves.
Nicoel Elliott-Strobbe, owner of Gulf Coast Cosmetics and expert in self care beauty treatments, is at the forefront of the industry with focus on a tailored care approach. Nicoel believes that beauty should enhance personal confidence, offering a more wholesome approach to cosmetic care. As she explains, the goal is “about helping each client feel like the best version of themselves.” There is a range of treatments that provide immediate and sustained gains, focusing on natural beauty and self-care rather than chasing momentary fads, including Botox, fillers, Coolsculpting, and Kybella.
Among the most popular options is Botox, the least invasive treatment for clients looking to smooth lines and achieve a fresh, youthful glow. “There’s not an eye cream on the market that can do what Botox does,” Nicoel says. It’s a versatile, minimal-commitment treatment that delivers visible results, making it an accessible option for those who are new to cosmetic treatments. Some also use Botox to treat neck spasms, sweating, lazy eye and many other conditions. It can even help prevent migraines.
For those seeking more volume and contour, facial fillers and bio-stimulators offer a way to enhance facial features while maintaining a natural appearance. However, they do work in different ways. Facial fillers are an injectable treatment that quickly restores volume to areas of the face that may have lost fullness due to aging or other reasons. Whereas bio-stimulators are a longer result process and work by enhancing the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, which improves overall skin quality and firmness over time. These treatments focus on balance and symmetry, adding youthful fullness without altering the client’s one-of-a-kind look.
Body contouring also plays a significant role in today’s aesthetic field. CoolSculpting, which uses controlled cooling to target stubborn fat, is especially popular for clients who wish to shape specific areas, without committing to having an invasive surgery. “It should never be a quick, get-in and-get out treatment. It is a very specific tailoring treatment tool. They have a very unique plan to CoolSculpting so it works on everybody, and you have to be careful where you're doing it. They like to say, if you can pinch an inch an inch, you're a great candidate,” Nicoel explained, emphasizing that CoolSculpting works best with a good eye and a plan. It is customized to meet individual goals, making it a flexible option that fits almost every body type.
For facial contouring, Kybella is the unsung hero of aesthetic treatments, providing a non-surgical and affordable option to target areas like the jowls for those seeking a slimmer, more defined look. Skin tightening procedures can only do so much, and sometimes, when you look in the mirror, you wonder how you can make a certain area of your face smaller. Kybella is a natural acid injectible used to dissolve fat cells and delivers lasting results that don’t require ongoing maintenance. Instead of adding volume to make other areas appear fuller, this treatment offers a cost-effective, non-invasive way to enhance your natural contours. “It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to contour facial features with permanent results,” Nicoel adds.
Moreover, it's essential to be kind to ourselves. We all have tough days, and sometimes simply putting on your favorite mascara, styling your hair, wearing your favorite outfit, and staying in to watch a movie with take-out from your favorite restaurant can make a world of difference. Self-care routines play a huge role in mental, physical and emotional well-being. Nicoel highlights that daily rituals—like washing your face and applying your moisturizer—can help you feel more connected to yourself. “When you take care of your appearance, you’re also nurturing your mind,” she explained.
With a combination of self-care and treatments like Botox, fillers, CoolSculpting, and Kybella, you have all the tools to look and feel your best, embracing what makes you unique and enhancing what makes you feel beautiful.
Gulf Coast Cosmetics
Discover a variety of aesthetic services designed to enhance your authentic beauty and confidence. Gulf Coast Cosmetics offers expert facial balancing, Botox, CoolSculpting, and laser treatments to help you look and feel your best. Each treatment is carefully tailored by Nicoel Elliot-Strobbe and Julie Peter’s incredible eye for aesthetics, ensuring you feel supported and empowered. Connect with a team that celebrates your unique beauty by visiting www.gulfcoastcosmetics.com.
“They have a very unique plan to CoolSculpting so it works on everybody, and you have to be careful where you're doing it. They like to say, if you can pinch an inch an inch, you're a great candidate,”