“For the past few years I have been forced to work outside of the beauty industry. I would love to be able to return with more emphasis on the business side so that I can practice aesthetics and business management.”
Debbie Johnson, owner of Debbie's Beauty Cafe

“I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. Personally, the process of becoming a better me is to focus on continuous improvement. The false starts, timing and jarring nature of New Year's resolutions add stress to what should be a relatively smooth process to achieve personal and professional goals.”
James Mason, owner and aesthetician at James Mason Skincare

“My resolution is to continue to bring the healthiest, most holistic skin care techniques and products to meet the individual needs of my clients. Looking at their lifestyle, food choices, and home skin care habits will help me determine what is or is not helping to achieve their goals for healthy skin.”
Stephanie Kirkpatrick, aesthetician at 4A Skincare

“Diet – been there, done that and back again. Workout – been there, done that; it never ends. So, my new resolution is to look at my library of educational books (reflexology, making my own spa products, holistic herbal, feed your face, skin modules and so on)..... I plan to refresh my basic skills by reading one book a month….”
Ellen Delaney, owner and aesthetician at A New Spirit Aesthetics

“My New Year's resolution is to do as I preach with regards to facial treatments... I need to make time for myself to get a monthly treatment. Although I do have an awesome but simple skin care regimen, I fail to get the treatments that keep the momentum going.”
Nancy Russ, owner of Permanent Makeup by Nancy Russ

“For the new year, I will teach, explain and train better. I will explain why the product I recommend is right for the situation. I will teach customers how to continue treatments at home for best results. I will better train co-workers to explain and teach their customers in the same way. It makes sense that when a person understands the why, they are more apt to buy the correct product and schedule appointments regularly. All of this will certainly help to build business in the new year.”
Jan Heinrich, owner and manager of Set-N-Me-Free Aloe Vera Co.

“I resolve to continually keep an open mind with the wide-eyed enthusiasm of a student and the wisdom that comes from decades of practice and discipline – allowing me to be both teacher and student, and give the gift of learning to those who continue their massage education with me.”
Patrick Ingrassia, CEO of Nayada Institute of Massage