As an educator and consultant in the aesthetic industry for over a decade, I understand that one of the most common struggles for any business owner is maintaining revenue throughout slow seasons. The most common downtime for revenue we face is summer time sales. Keeping clients engaged with a healthy summer skin care routine that keeps them happy, as well as the staff’s schedule busy, is essential for summer. What did you do differently this summer to change your marketing strategies from last year? Read More

Education is the golden key to success. Technology, products, and services are constantly changing in our industry. How are you ensuring that you are up-to-date with these changes? Whether you are a business owner, a new graduate, or a veteran in the field, continuing education is an important part of staying knowledgeable about what is currently trending. Keeping track of advancements in the industry is extremely important to ensure increased return on your investment. Not to mention, it is important that we meet our continuing education state requirements for our licenses. Read More

If you own your business, aesthetic equipment machinery is one of your vehicles to success. But, there are challenges. Not only are you facing the challenges of keeping up to date with the latest technology, but there are also state and federal regulations to follow and maintenance and repairs to consider. Where do you begin on creating multi-level schedules on maintenance, service, audit, education, and marketing your services? How often are you attending educational events to stay in the loop with technology updates and competitive pricing? Read More

Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by the DERMASCOPE booth at the recent Dallas International Congress of Esthetics and Spa to say hello and catch up. This year, I had the opportunity to go out on the floor and shop our amazing vendors. My favorite new picks were the gold, sulfur, and aloe masks. I also noticed that our clients are excited about our new add-on services. I always love bringing something new into the salon. Read More

I hope everyone is having a successful and fulfilling first quarter. I have been spending a good amount of time consulting with clients about ways to prevent and correct damage from hyperpigmentation. With such a wide variety of products and services that our industry offers, it can be an overwhelming journey for the consumer. If you are anything like me, you have tried an array of products and treatments to see for yourself which actually work. Read More

Summer is almost here. Are you prepared to inform more of your clients about how to properly protect their skin? Sun exposure is the primary cause of skin damage, and while most people are aware of this, they maintain their habits of overexposure. Many of the treatments skin care professionals provide are contraindicated to restrict or eliminate the amount of sun exposure before or after receiving the treatments. Read More

Every year, my staff, students, and I look forward to attending the International Congress of Esthetics & Spa in Dallas. We go as a group and enjoy seeing all the new skin care products and attending the training classes. The energy is always full of excitement and the room is filled with hungry minds that are eager to learn! It is fun for me to walk the floors and run into former students. I always enjoy catching up on their progress. Read More

I hope everyone is already feeling the healthy, inspiring, positive energy of 2017! Mother Nature kicked off the New Year in Texas with a taste of winter, but only for a quick minute! With the cold weather, however, comes dry skin. Be prepared for clients to start getting in contact with you by touching base with your product line representatives to find out their plans to boost sales. Use this time to inquire about their scheduled educational opportunities for you and your staff. Read More

I am honored and blessed to have this amazing opportunity to be part of Aesthetics International Association. I am a licensed aesthetician, certified laser professional – LSO, and aesthetic instructor and director for a laser academy that started as a client. I have been in the aesthetic industry for over a decade and this industry has provided me with an incredible ongoing journey of opportunity. Read More