Spa Mirbeau at Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills boasts 14 treatment rooms and a full range of services that utilize products by luxury brand BABOR. The spa menu includes massages, body wraps and body scrubs, facials, manicures, pedicures, couples treatments, and blowouts. The spa houses a central resting area that is surrounded by hand painted murals, frescoes, and stone columns, and includes a heated foot pool and fireplace. The outdoor Aqua Terrace offers a hot tub, large fireplace, and bar. Read More

Spanning 50,000 square feet, The Spa at Terranea includes an award-winning spa, salon, wellness and fitness center, all with an oceanfront locale in Southern California, blending a tranquil Mediterranean ambiance with state-of-the-art design. Holistic body treatments reflect the beauty and energy of the spa’s oceanfront setting. Read More

Tucked into a breathtaking Adirondack woodland setting, Lake Placid’s first-ever resort spa experience takes the region’s wellness offerings to a new level. The Spa at Whiteface Lodge brings the natural beauty and bounty of its surroundings into its rustic timber design, which evokes the historic Adirondack Great Camps of the late 19th century, and in signature treatments that range from an Apple Cider Masque and Massage to a Modern Man menu that specifically targets male skin care and wellness needs. Spa-goers enjoy access to the lodge’s fitness center, group fitness classes, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, eucalyptus-infused steam room, cedar wood sauna, and hot tub. Combined, these features have earned The Spa at Whiteface Lodge a ranking among the Top 100 in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. Read More

The Guerlain Spa in the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York is the destination for skin care and massage treatments in New York City, providing an unrivaled luxurious and personalized spa experience in the heart of midtown. The spa presents a French-inspired oasis, complete with a rose-adorned lounge area and sweeping views of Park Avenue. A rarity in the spa industry, each treatment suite is fitted with a private bathing lounge complete with a rain shower and luxurious vanity, signature Guerlain amenities, and personalized music selections so guests feel at home. Guests are provided with extra time after each treatment to relax and refresh to take advantage of the fully en-suite experience. Read More

The word “arany” is derived from Hungarian, meaning “gold.” Dealing with gold has always been marked by strong emotions. Until today its beauty, rarity, and immortality bear an irresistible attraction to people. Read More

No one would ever say the most glamorous part about working in a spa is sanitation, but lack of it is the number one reason a client will leave the establishment. Properly sterilizing implements and having a clean work area is one of the critical components that separate licensed and unlicensed businesses, as well as successful from failing businesses. Read More

Sanitation and infection control are some of the first things we learn in beauty school, and for good reason! It is crucial to have an understanding of the different kinds of infections you may come across, in order to protect yourself and the client. Clients rely on our knowledge and professionalism and trust us with their health, so we must abide by the law by giving them the best treatment without taking shortcuts. Read More

Spa Alexis at Biggest Loser Resort Niagara is 2,100 square feet with six treatment rooms. Three of the rooms are used solely for bodywork, including massage, facials, acupuncture, chiropractic, emotional release, and so on. Then we have a manicure/pedicure room and a hair room. Our relaxation room transforms into a detoxification room at night. We use the background of this peaceful room to help restore qi, which in Chinese health relates to the balance of the mental, emotional, and physical states. Read More

“Grace” and “etiquette” may sound like old-fashioned words, but we need them today more than ever. Etiquette in the modern sense is not about selecting the proper fork for the salad at a formal banquet. It is about graciousness, including finding grace in difficult moments. Every service industry, especially spa and salon businesses, flourishes when we use our energies in a gracious way. Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) divides skin care products into two distinct categories: pharmaceutical and cosmetic. The aesthetics world divides skin care further yet, into a few more – consumer and professional are just two of them.First, let us look at how the FDA breaks this down. People often use the term “skin care” to refer to a wide variety of items that we commonly find in the health and beauty departments of drug and department stores. These products may fall into a number of different categories under the law. Read More