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Nobody likes a cluttered and unorganized workstation, especially clients. Although everything inside of a spa may be clean, the clutter and lack of organization alludes to an unkept and unsanitary treatment room. Not only does having an unorganized spa or treatment room make clients feel uncomfortable, but it also reflects poorly on the skin care ... Read More
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Aside from the familiar ylang-ylang or geranium, the question of scent in skin care and massage products presents itself. Why do products seem to have a greater benefit than just hydration and relaxation? What makes a certain aroma give such rich results? Read More
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Dealing with difficult clients is part of in any customer service job, whether in the front of the spa, a service provider, or management. Aestheticians come across difficult clients in a myriad of ways. They could be perpetually tardy or rude. Clients could be combative, despite making the decision to come see a professional for ... Read More
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One of the latest trends in the spa industry is adding virtual reality to the menu. Virtual reality is a way to transcend into a different experience. Incorporating a device that can add an awakening of the mind through images and sound, allows a client to move within a virtual realm. Even though the physical ... Read More
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All too often, clients associate sunscreen with hot, intense, summer days. However, practitioners know that harmful rays of the sun can find their way to the skin no matter the season or time spent indoors. Many clients have learned the hard way to protect their skin from the sun, but sometimes they still need a ... Read More
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One of the most widely used superficial peels available to an aesthetician is the glycolic acid peel. Glycolic acid is a 2-hydroxyethanoic acid derived from sugar cane. This acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid and is predominately water-soluble. Percentage and pH determine strength and depth of the peel. Once erythema has been achieved, glycolic ... Read More
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The seasons change as does a person’s skin requirements. This makes it the perfect time to prepare the skin by performing an exfoliation series. Skin care professionals recommend that clients exfoliate one to three times per week depending on their skin type and condition. However, many clients are not that disciplined. In terms of honesty, ... Read More
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When it comes to weight loss, the market offers innumerable methods that promise great results in just a couple of days. Starting from restrictive diets and ending with the fitness craze overtaking the world, people are searching for the most efficient ways to lose weight. Body wraps are considered one of the most prominent means ... Read More
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Skin that has been exposed to trauma stemming from surgery, infection, injury, or even severe acne and cancer must be approached with a thoughtful and educated approach tailored to the individual’s specific needs. With a rise in clients who are more receptive to treatment plans designed not only to beautify, but more specifically to treat ... Read More
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Skin Care Professionals live in one of two camps: The camp that firmly believes consultations should always be free and the camp that insists charging a fee for their time is the proper protocol. What professionals believe is likely based on how they were originally taught to conduct skin care consultations and further impacted by ... Read More
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