Methods of Exfoliation
Written by Linda Gulla
Chemical peels have been used for hundreds of years by many different cultures as a means of exfoliating the skin. Some chemical acids are natural agents that have been chemically…
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Exfoliation
Waxing Tweens and Teens: Marketing Ideas for Waxing with Younger Clients
Written by Lindsay Miller
Spas are continually looking for innovative ways to expand and grow their business. A market analysis is one way to gain a better understanding of areas in the market that…
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Hair Removal
Homecare Dangers: Warning Clients About Improper Mechanical and Physical Exfoliation at Home
Written by Suzanne Whigham, L.E.
In a remarkable process of self-renewal, the epidermis goes through the process of keratinization, in which cells rise to the surface and are sloughed away over the course of four…
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What Is Physical Exfoliation?
Written by Lyn Ross, L.M.E.
There are two categories of exfoliants: physical and chemical. Chemical exfoliators are acids applied to the skin to assist in the shedding of dead skin cells. In this article, we…
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True Grit: Benefits, Ingredients, and Best Practices of Facial Scrubs
Written by MaryJo Reeves, L.E.
Exfoliation is a vital part of every skin care regimen with numerous benefits. Granular exfoliation (scrubs) provides a tremendous difference in the health and beauty of the skin. Today’s aesthetic…
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Don’t Freak Out! What to do When Wax Ends up in a Client’s Hair
Written by Shelly Steadman
I still remember the first time I dropped wax in a client’s hair. “Don’t be silly. Of course, I won’t have to cut it out,” I tried to convince myself…
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Hair Removal
Avoiding the Off-Season Lull – Tips for Marketing Wax Services in the Winter
Written by Lindsay Miller
With winter upon us, the cooler weather brings about cozy sweaters, long pants, and, often, little desire for clients to keep up with their waxing services. With the change in…
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Hair Removal
Year-Round Success: A Guide to Seasonal Body Treatments
Written by Heather J. Kreider, L.E., R.N.
While it is true that seasonal treatments are here today and gone tomorrow, they can deliver a lasting impact on a spa’s reputation and revenue potential. Visits to spas and…
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Treatments
A Full Body Approach: Moving Beyond the Face to Provide More Comprehensive Skin Care
Written by Danné Montague-King
Most facials end at the clavicle or bottom of the throat. The approach to “facials” used in the last four decades was bothersome. Traditionally, a facial seemed to be a…
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Body
Baby Got Back Treatments
Written by Amra Lear, L.E., L.M.T.
Looking into the mirror, body parallel to its reflection, the eyes target a disturbance to the integumentary system. Focused solely on the pigmented eruption that surfaced over night as the…
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Treatments
Rip It Real Good: The Whys and Hows of Waxing
Written by Kathleen Carney
The benefit of learning to be a great waxer is that it can produce an excellent income with minimum investment and little overhead. The benefit of waxing for clients is…
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Hair Removal
The 411 on Body Sugaring
Written by Lina Kennedy
By now, most have heard of the trend called sugaring. As part of the growing trend to be more conscious about what goes in and on the body, many consumers…
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Hair Removal
When it comes to exfoliation, the skin care industry is rich with options, each providing a variety of results. Understanding the differences between various modalities can not only aid professionals…
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Treatments
Before and After the Wax: Amping Up Your Waxing Game with Pre- and Post-care Treatments
Written by Lindsay Miller
Waxing has gone through a number of changes and advancements over the years in an effort to make a once very uncomfortable service into a much more comfortable one. It…
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Hair Removal
When the National Rosacea Society published the first diagnostic guidelines for rosacea in 2002, it ushered in an unprecedented era of research into this widespread, chronic facial skin disorder now…
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Conditions
For exfoliation straight from the kitchen cupboard, some clients may turn to making their own DIY scrubs. Here are four quick recipes that clients can make in the comfort of…
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Millions of men and women have skin sensitivities that prevent them from wearing jewelry made from certain materials. While the type of metal the jewelry is made from is what…
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