Any proper facial treatment should include a thorough consultation with a skin analysis and, as such, should have enough time set aside during the treatment for this crucial conversation. Why? The rewards are big. This essential step is an art, and if executed correctly and strategically, will not only organically generate retail sales but also cover 90% of the sales process, leaving the spa professional…

Providing the best wax each and every time goes well beyond the waxing room. The products clients use at home between their waxing services to prepare for their wax are just as important as the waxing products that you use during the wax. It is important to really understand the client and what their skin care and waxing needs are in order to educate them…

Two things that set aestheticians apart from any department store salesperson or direct sales representative are training and use of client education. Yet, many do not use their expertise to their advantage when clients are in the treatment rooms. Perhaps it is the fear of “product pushing” that prevents some from sharing. However, the fact remains that if they are not purchasing products at the…

Typically, retail product sales will contribute between 3 and 10 percent to gross sales. While it is tempting to focus primarily on the treatments and technology a spa offers, ignoring retail space erodes the bottom line. If a spa is making less than 10 percent of gross sales from retail, it is neglecting both retail space and profit potential. With training, a spa can realize…