Cosmetology
Choosing the right gua sha scraper
Eleven benefits of gua sha massage, eight scraper shapes and six materials, from quartz and jade to metal and wood.
Academy 21 Articles
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Articles
Epilation in Europe
How to work as a laser epilation practitioner in Europe
How to work as a laser epilation practitioner in Europe: training and practice, authorisation in France under decree 2024-470, the rules of Spain and Turkey, US state requirements.
Massage in Europe
Training as a massage therapist in Europe: courses and work abroad
Chinese massage training at Academy 21: theory online, practice in Russia and abroad, graduate documents and work in France, Spain, Turkey and the USA.
Education · EAEU
Recognition of diplomas between Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Russian education for work in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan: the rules of diploma recognition, FRDO verification and choosing a training programme with Academy 21.
Cosmetology
Facial wrinkles: why they come back, and what your feet have to do with it
How Eastern medicine reads the face, which meridian governs the forehead, the glabella, the eye area and the nasolabial folds, and four points on the feet and hands used to work with them.
Our teachers
Our teachers: Violetta Barulina and Airat Garifullin
Two Academy 21 teachers accredited in Kazakhstan, Russia and Europe: what each of them practises, what they teach and what stands behind our programmes.
Hair transplant
FUE, DHI, Sapphire: why choosing by the name of the method backfires
The same abbreviation can hide very different procedures. What actually decides the result of a transplant, and the five questions to ask before you book one.
Copyright
Our programmes are now protected by copyright
The course in Chinese medicine, massage, cosmetology, heat therapy and phytotherapy has received an official copyright certificate. What that gives you as a student.
Eyelash transplant
Eyelash Transplant: A New Take on Beauty
Why the Art Follicle eyelash transplant is safer than extensions, and how to master the AF method with the International Academy 21.
Cosmetology
Eastern Meridians of Beauty: Cosmetic Acupuncture
Needle-based non-surgical lifting, meridian work and the physiology of neocollagenesis — an overview of the "Eastern Meridians of Beauty" course at Academy 21.
Hair transplant business
A patented method as a clinic asset: what an AF licensee buys
An AF license for hair, eyebrow and eyelash transplantation: a monopoly in your city, premium economics and a full launch package for a clinic.
Cosmetology in Europe
Cosmetology in France: the CAP Diploma and Legal Work Across the EU
Cosmetology and massage training in Nice under France’s state CAP standard. A blend of Eastern techniques and European standards, with a diploma recognized across the European Union.
Chinese Cosmetology
Chinese Cosmetology: How to Double a Specialist’s Income in 2026
The author’s Chinese Cosmetology program at Academy 21: Eastern techniques, next-generation device-based care, China SPA protocols and a ready-made business model in just 2 days.
9D Face Lifting
9D Face Lifting Training in China
An exclusive 9D thread lifting program in China: method benefits, pricing tiers, ideal audience and prepared placeholders for future photos and video.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture Training
A short overview of Academy 21 acupuncture training, practical structure and international study options.