When Hozaiè Sidor, 31, first struggled with sports-related breakouts in middle and high school, he had no idea that it would lead him to a career in skincare. Now, as one of the few Black male estheticians in the greater Midsouth, Hozaiè blends his passion for fitness, nutrition, and health at Sidor Skin Lab in Memphis.
Hozaiè recalls his grandmother teaching him to cleanse, tone, and moisturize daily, after those initial unwelcome pimples appeared. “She instilled the basics in me.”
Years later, Hozaiè moved to Memphis to attend the Ivy Institute of Esthetics, a program partnered with a Dermalogica center that emphasized skin anatomy. Inspired by his time there, Hozaiè continued to expand his technical knowledge by attending conventions and seminars, as well as training with cosmetic nurses.
Bringing his expertise in skin biology and passion for self-care to the industry, Hozaiè opened Sidor Skin Lab in 2022, a full-service skin therapy clinic spa serving clients across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
“Being a male in a predominantly female industry has been great,” Hozaiè says of his groundbreaking work with men. While he specializes in darker skin tones — regularly treating related issues such as hyperpigmentation and removing skin tags and moles — his services are personalized to accommodate every skin color and concern.
What truly sets Sidor Skin Lab apart is Hozaiè’s emphasis on empowering clients to maintain healthy skin through candid, educational conversations. This includes advocating for healthy lifestyle factors such as a clean diet, regular exercise, and a balanced gut.
“My secret is my diet,” he reveals of his flawless skin, sharing how vegetables rich in Vitamin K and fruits high in antioxidants make a difference. “Your diet and fitness affect your skin and lead to faster healing cycles,” Hozaiè explains.
Skin correction is a journey and takes time to see results. Hozaiè brings not only advanced technical skills to his work but also approaches every client with sensitivity, kindness, and genuine care.
“I feel like I am here for a reason, to inspire people and help them trust the process,” Hozaiè shares. “The most rewarding part of my job is helping clients understand they can achieve those ultimate results while learning to care for their skin.”
Hozaiè advises people to focus on protecting their skin in the summer, due to higher UV ray exposure. His ‘holy trinity’ of advice: wear SPF regardless of melanin levels, use a product with Vitamin C, and apply retinol regularly. Additionally, staying hydrated helps keep the skin looking plump year-round.
By utilizing his licenses as an esthetician and phlebotomy technician, Hozaiè also recommends visiting your skincare professional every four to eight weeks to achieve that radiant glow. However, he hopes people come to view skincare as both accessible and a reflection of internal health, since skin is the body’s largest organ.
As someone who works out three to four times a week, plays basketball, maintains his skin care regimen, and eats a nutritious diet, Hozaiè leads by example. “I want to make sure people understand that skin care is a lifestyle, just like fitness. You have to keep doing it incrementally to see compound results.”
By Shlomit Ovadia
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