7 min read
Women have reigned in the skin care industry as the prominent, key consumers of products for centuries. Product lines based products off the female sector’s desires and needs, creating a plethora of stock keeping units (SKUs) to stock on shelves in stores. In the past, men’s products only consisted of a few SKUs, mainly a shaving cream and an after shave, taking up a tiny residency near the astronomical moisturizers, cleansers, and various other female-oriented products. Read More
- Published in Resources
10 min read
Facials are changing from the old-fashioned European to more clinical facial treatments. At one time, a client would seek out an aesthetician for skin maintenance; whereas, today a client seeks out an aesthetician to treat skin, which requires more instant results. The world of skin therapy has evolved into treatments targeting certain skin conditions in less time. Clients formerly received multiple treatments from an aesthetician to treat their skin while now only one or two treatments can conquer their requests. Read More
- Published in Spa Highlights
7 min read
There is no greater experience for a woman than that of being pregnant and carrying another life inside of her. Approximately 40 weeks of her life will change dramatically. Certain foods and drinks she used to partake of will change; some of her skin care regimen will be altered and her activities may become limited. Read More
- Published in Scope This
3 min read
According to Wikipedia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), also referred to as hyperandrogenic anovulation (HA), or Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, is one of the most common endocrine disorders among females. In this article, some of the various symptoms will be discussed, as well as additional facts and ways that women can be treated for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Read More
- Published in Scope This
6 min read
Not all women have the perfect hourglass figure. The banana, apple, pear and hourglass are the four most common body shapes for women. All of these shapes are named by the resemblance of the breast-waist-hip ratio of the body. The banana shape represents women who have no curves; it is a straight frame from breast to hip. Apple-shaped women are big around the breast area and slim down toward the waist and the hip. The pear frame reflects women who are smaller around the breast area and gradually get bigger at the hip. Finally, the hourglass shape is big at the breast area, slims down at the waist and then gets bigger at the hip again. Read More
- Published in Body Care
15 min read
Walk into work, place away your belongings, look at your books to see the upcoming appointments and clients for the day and then start prepping your room – another day on the job. This is a routine performed every time you go to work and the only thing that changes is the amount of treatments that will be given. We tend to be habitual in our desire of wanting stability and creating easier situations that can assist us in sustaining our lives. As aestheticians, it is important to maintain the support of our clients in order to do that. Our clients are our golden ticket. They secure our job and provide us with a living, so they are important. Some days there will be more clients and some days there will be fewer clients, but what if there was more consistency with the number of clients and the number of treatments on a daily basis? In this article, I will discuss the importance of making your routine a habit, from booking clients to increasing revenue. Read More
- Published in Client Care
6 min read
It’s not easy being green; having to spend each day the color of the leaves... When I think it might be nicer being red or yellow or gold or something much more colorful like that. It’s not easy being green. Seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things. And people tend to pass you over because you’re not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water... or stars in the sky. But green’s the color of spring and green can be cool and friendly-like. And green can be big like a mountain or important like a river or tall like a tree. When green is all there is to be; it could make you wonder why, but why wonder... why wonder. I’m green and it’ll do fine. It’s beautiful and I think it’s what I want to be.1 Read More
- Published in Spa Highlights
5 min read
Hand and feet products are important to any business that wants to earn additional revenue. Our hands and feet are used on a daily basis, causing mild to extreme wear and tear on the skin. The skin on these two extremities may become rough, dry, cracked and could possibly suffer from eczema, psoriasis and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). The misfortunate skin nuances on the hands and feet become fortunate to the business that chooses to sell the right products and treatments that can assist in the varying concerns of its patrons. Hand and feet products are an instant gratification to the client when applied on the skin. Whether these products hydrate, soothe or treat, clients can feel the difference immediately. Read More
- Published in Resources
2 min read
Smell the sweet aromas of a custom blend infusion of peppermint and lavender essential oils filtering throughout the room. Hear soothing songs of meadowlarks singing in the morning, wind sweeping across a prairie, wheatgrass swaying from side-to-side, melodies of nature captured for the ears to hear. Dimly lit candles flickering on the countertop, fresh white linen draped perfectly across the table, colorful Hawaiian boutique accenting the division of realism and escapism for what your eyes want to see. Feel the warm abiding embrace of a nurturing, kind and gentle soul that lies within you. Then, taste on your palate the herbs enriching your body from the organic tea you just consumed while waiting for this moment of therapeutic bliss. Read More
- Published in What's Your Recipe
