2023 Monthly Columns
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Deciding to go solo and open your own business is an exciting time, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed with where to even start. When to go solo depends on several factors, but the general rule of thumb is to have six months of spa rent saved. If you are going solo while currently employed...
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Aging is inevitable, and many factors influence it both intrinsically and extrinsically. There are several ways to slow down the impact of aging, and products like sunscreen help combat the biggest extrinsic factor, ultraviolet damage. Muscle loss due to aging happens through the entire body. People lose muscle mass naturally as they age, and most...
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Happy March, aesthie besties!
Solopreneurs have finite resources, and nowhere are their resources more constrained than in the time they have for the business. The theme for 2023 is maximizing effort. Because of a solopreneur’s need to wear so many hats, it is paramount that time be spent efficiently whenever and wherever possible. No aspect of...
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Starting a business is like weaving a tapestry; each thread is integral to the final product and builds upon the row, or task, that came before. The cast on in weaving is the foundation of the beauty to come. Similarly, the business’s why is the foundation that all future tasks must weave through, including creating...
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Skin health and waxing will always go hand in hand. The integrity of your client’s skin before their service will always dictate the quality of their waxing experience, as well as their waxing results. Educating clients on the importance of using proper homecare, as well as activities to avoid right after their service, is imperative...
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It may be winter now, but spring is just around the corner. Now is a great time for the solo practitioner to revisit their spa menu. One of the most frustrating aspects of starting a solo practice is often the creation of the spa menu. Many solopreneurs simply do not know where to start.
FINDING THE...
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Leasing or purchasing physical space for a spa can be a crash course in learning a foreign language. With an abundance of acronyms and real estate jargon, the already arduous task of making the right decision can become nearly impossible. Armed with this Rosetta Stone of commonly used terms, you can avoid many of the...
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Every part of being a skin care professional in a treatment room involves understanding not only skin but also how ingredients in the products being used are beneficial or effective for the client’s concerns. Those still in school can get overwhelmed by the concept of learning a new product line, especially in addition to everything...
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Myths in the beauty industry will always be a thing, especially when it comes to waxing. Between clients believing old wives’ tales and licensed professionals just not knowing better, waxing myths spread! Here are some of the top waxing myths debunked.
MYTH ONE
Waxing is only for women.
Fact
Waxing is for everybody who wants to remove their...
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Hello, aesthie besties!
This space is dedicated to solo business owners, those professionals interested in going solo, and any business owner looking for a fresh look at their business. This month’s topic is naming and branding your business. In the coming months, we will be exploring many topics, some of which are only briefly mentioned...
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