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Laser Treatments and Skin of Color

Written by Mary Nielsen

Laser-based treatments can be some of the most transformative treatments for a client, but also some of the riskiest, as improper application can result in blistering, delayed healing, infection, and even scarring. If your scope of practice includes light-energy devices, you need to know how light energy is absorbed by the skin. Skin of color requires additional consideration when performing laser treatments. UNDERSTANDING WAVELENGTH Lasers…

Published in Encompassing Ethnicity

Top Tips to Become a Better Leader in Your Spa

Written by Mara Shorr

Working with aesthetic medical practices and medical spas across the country, one of the truest common denominators for areas of improvement is that of human resources. After all, your team can make or break the success of your business. At the helm of that team is the leader and if you’re reading this article, that leader is most likely you. Whether the title is manager,…

Published in Top Notch Spa

Psorasis

Written by Brenda Linday

Psoriasis comes from the Greek term “psora,” which means itch. This common skin condition speeds up the cellular turnover cycle causing a rapid buildup on the skin’s surface, forming scales and itchy, red patches that are sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease. Most forms of psoriasis go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding or even going into complete remission.…

Published in Skin ID

Self-Care and the Burnout Connection

Written by Becky Kuehn

Is there a connection between lack of self-care and potential burnout? Let me set the stage and see if you can identify with any part of this scenario. You set the alarm, but after tossing and turning most of the night, you get up before it goes off because you have so much to do (always). But, you are type-A, (maybe a little ADD like…

Published in Esthi TLC

Best Sanitation Practices Between Services

Written by Brittany Facio

The moment a guest walks into your treatment room, it should be clean in such a way that they should feel as if they are the first person to be treated in your space. A great way to ensure this is to stay organized. By being organized, you will allow yourself to quickly turn over your treatment area, so that you can spend the appropriate…

Published in Spic and Span Spa