Scarring can be an inconvenience for clients, but it can also be an obstacle for skin care professionals when deciding the best methods to treat it. Clients come in with a variety of needs and wants regarding the length, intensity, and recovery speed of treatments. Professionals know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to scarring and it is important to have a mixed bag of tricks when it comes to treatments options. Here is an introduction into four effective ways to treat scarring. Read More

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an often-chronic skin condition that, according to the medical community, has no known cause. The condition involves a combination of one or more of the following symptoms: redness, peeling or flaking skin, blisters, and itching. The most common “treatment” for this condition is oral or topical steroids. It is important, however, to understand what is really happening and how to treat this condition holistically. Read More

Abhyanga pronounced “abbey-youngah” comes from Sanskrit, the ancient vibrational language used in all the root texts of Ayurveda, India’s timeless healing system. Abhy means “to rub” and anga means “limb.” Abhyanga means, simply, to rub the limbs. This “rubbing” is traditionally done with herbal or aromatic oils. Read More

Eyebrows make statements. Understanding how eyebrows work will help makeup artists give clients the look they want. Read More

Busy spa owners and aestheticians running their own businesses have a lot on their plates and marketing is not usually high on the priority list. Given their focus on serving clients and managing staff, these business professionals oftentimes do not even realize they are either not achieving the minimum marketing necessary to thrive or focusing on the wrong kinds of marketing to be effective. Marketing missteps are not hard to identify – it is as simple as a good skin care routine. But professionals have to identify the issues and establish a suitable regimen to make it work. There are four signs that a spa needs a marketing makeover, plus a prescription for a revamp. Read More

Crow’s feet, brown spots, and wrinkles are all classic signs of sun damage, yet most people think they are part of the unavoidable cost of getting older. It is not hard to see why. In the United States, there is a definitive tanning culture. Read More

Humans have gravitated toward the use of salt therapy for millennia, with formal halotherapy resorts being documented in Poland as early as the 12th century. Considered a form of alternative medicine by western standards, it has a long and storied history of healing. Read More

Paraffin treatments are a luxurious and profitable add-on treatment to manicures and pedicures. A natural emollient, paraffin offers guests instant gratification with improved skin elasticity and softness. Read More

The benefits of ingesting apple cider vinegar have been sweeping the internet, becoming one of the latest social media health trends. From putting it in tea to taking “shots” of the vinegar, consumers seem obsessed with this liquid. Read More

Tattoos are becoming more of a cultural mainstay among people of varying ages. No matter the choice of tattoo, every type of skin – whether it is skin type I or skin type IV on the Fitzpatrick scale – will experience the same reaction. Read More