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The average income of an aesthetician is about $30,000 annually, with the high end of the spectrum being closer to $200,000. In order to reach a higher income tier, skin care professionals often incorporate body treatments, devices, and wellness options into their practices. But, is the introduction of these services for everyone? What are the needed demographics to grow this type of business? In today’s highly competitive aesthetic world, it is important to look at every option when it comes to client retention, client satisfaction, and increased revenues. Read More
- Published in Retail/Sales
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Time at work consumes the majority of waking hours for many people. The workplace can feel like a second home to some. For others, it can be a hostile environment. This is why creating a welcoming culture is essential for every company. Here are the five critical components for fostering a positive and healthy work ... Read More
- Published in What's Your Recipe
8 min read
Pearls, flowers, honey, snail slime: what do they have in common? Face masks! Throughout history, men and women have turned to face masks for cosmetic purposes. Ancient Ayurvedic wedding rituals included masks composed of mud, turmeric, roots, and flowers. Cleopatra’s beauty was attributed to masks consisting of donkey’s milk and honey blended with Dead ... Read More
- Published in Resources
7 min read
Jane Iredale, founder and president of her eponymous line, was the first to supply the aesthetics industry with a full line of skin care makeup based on quality minerals and healing botanical ingredients. With a background in film, theater, and television, Iredale witnessed the negative effects conventional makeup had on models and actresses. She introduced ... Read More
- Published in Main Stage
7 min read
Marketing is an integral part of every business, but most importantly, of a small business. Professionals do not need an advanced degree in marketing from a top tier school in order to succeed as a business owner. Deciding to venture off and be self-employed is a difficult choice to make, but it can be very ... Read More
- Published in Business
6 min read
Applied to the skin in a very thin layer, soft waxes are often preferred by professionals because they can be applied and removed quickly and efficiently. Additionally, because they adhere well to the skin, soft waxes simultaneously exfoliate the skin while removing hair. While there are many benefits to using soft waxes, not all soft ... Read More
- Published in Game Changers
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Use diet to supplement sun protection. Eat foods that are known to enhance the skin’s natural ability to protect itself from the sun, such as tomatoes, vitamins C and E, shrimp, salmon, and pomegranate. Avoid photosensitizing foods, like St. John’s wort, lime, parsley, carrots, parsnip, celery, and lemons, while out in the sun. Read More
- Published in Scope This
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Skin imaging is a good practice for any business that focuses on skin care, but how do professionals ensure that the solution in which they are investing is the right one for them? Looking for the right skin imaging equipment involves making decisions that impact treatment effectiveness, client comfort, and the practice’s overall bottom line. ... Read More
- Published in Scope This
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As a small business owner, it can be both stressful and intimidating to conduct an interview. What questions should be asked? How much information should be given out about the business? Is a working interview allowed without paying the interviewee? These questions and more can make the process seem daunting. During every job interview, ... Read More
- Published in Scope This
