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The Lillian S. Wells Women’s Health Center, located inside Broward Health® Medical Center, has partnered with LuLu™ Cosmetics to offer onsite, professional skin care and makeup services by licensed skin care professionals. Read More
- Published in Spa Highlights
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Due to an increase of cancer statistics in the world today and with many more survivors seeking out spas for relaxation and help with their appearance, most survivors concentrate on having a good quality of life. Advanced education in oncology aesthetics is very necessary for skin care professionals when working with clients with health challenges. Read More
- Published in Spa Highlights
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On September 5, 2000, Tranquility Spa opened in a small, stone house in Saint Charles, Ill. Tranquility was the dream of licensed aesthetician, Beverly Miller. A pioneer in the skin and beauty industry since 1976, Miller had a vision of a skin care center that focused on results-oriented skin care treatments, outstanding customer service, and education about clients’ skin care options. In 2003, Miller and Loreta Lescelius became business partners and relocated the spa to its current location. Read More
- Published in Spa Highlights
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While a number of organizations around the world are contributing to the fight against breast cancer, these five organizations offer unique and memorable contributions to the cause. From fly fishing to bridal gown donations, these non-profits are not just working to find a cure, but also aim to serve people affected by breast cancer, easing their mental and emotional pain. If you are interested in donating yourself, visit a website or call a number below for more information. Read More
- Published in Business
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During breast cancer awareness month, spas and salons may be wondering how they can contribute to the cause. In addition to becoming educated about oncology aesthetics and making treatments as safe as possible for clients with cancer, spas can partake in a number of fundraising and awareness ideas. Read More
- Published in Employee Relations
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Thus far, there are random stories that stick out in my professional career as an aesthetician as strange milestones. The first story that comes to mind is when I had to explain to a former employee why her two shih tzus could not lie under the aesthetics table while she provided services. Or, the beyond-irate pregnant woman who ripped her client intake form up in my face, sprinkled it over my head like confetti, and yelled at me for denying her a massage because she had a high-risk pregnancy in her first trimester. I was 19 the first time a client blatantly and unabashingly asked me to satisfy him; I ran and hid in the storage room for an hour before my boss came and found me. Last summer, I took a picture of the SUV and license plate number of a man who asked me the price of a sensual massage. I posted those pictures on Facebook, explaining the legality of my services versus prostitution. The list goes on and on. Despite all the jesting and fun I poke at most of my past situations, there are several incidents over the years that are living proof of liability issues. Read More
- Published in Insurance & Legal
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While every salon and spa owner’s worst nightmare is having a fire destroy years of hard work, dedication and love, every year, thousands of salons and spas experience a fire and most of them are 100 percent preventable. With the flick of a switch, a business can be up in flames. This makes prevention key and a must for every business. This article will highlight the most frequent ways fires start. It will also cover less frequent ways, which can be just as dangerous because no one expects it and can grow quickly. Read More
- Published in Business
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Arecent conversation with a skin care professional revealed that she had concerns regarding her skin care practice. She expressed that she had difficulty rebooking clients. Many came once, but never called back for another appointment. As incentives, she offered discounts or gave away facial gift certificates to local fundraisers. Moreover, she had challenges meeting her monthly expenses. There were a litany of reasons as to why she felt she had failed. If this scenario sounds familiar, perhaps it is time to re-examine your goals and how to best build and service your clients. All stories have great underlying insight. Read More
- Published in Business
