My skin care ritual is pretty much typical for a guy. During my morning shower, I wash my face using a cream cleanser and washcloth; and I use a body scrub two or three times a week. After shaving I use a broad spectrum sunscreen on my face. And that is it! Of course, I am the ‘model’ for some of our employee practice and certifications, so I also get occasional facials. The sacrifices we must make… just kidding! Read More

Marinello Schools of Beauty – a national brand of beauty schools in cosmetology, aesthetics and nail technology education – is launching its 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition. This competition provides exceptional high school seniors with incredible talent the opportunity for an education at Marinello and the ability to pursue a dream career in the beauty industry. Twenty three scholarships, throughout 62 campuses, will be awarded by Marinello. Applicants in each region will have the chance to win a $10,000 scholarship, $5,000 scholarship, or three one-day professional beauty workshops valued at more than $1,000. Read More

For as many as 40 million Americans, unsightly toenails are a fact of life. Caused by fungus that can penetrate the nail and nail bed, thick and discolored toenails can be a serious problem for many athletes, or those just unlucky enough to have been exposed at the gym or nail salon. Onychomycosis (commonly referred to as toenail fungus) may also result in splitting of the nails or lifting of the nail bed and those who suffer from it know that it can be very difficult to treat. Read More

The sun has an eternal allure for humans. Exposure to sunlight chemically changes our brain chemistry for the better, as a winter in Sweden or Seattle will demonstrate. And basking even for a few moments gives us a profound feeling of well-being through a boost in endorphins. It would seem like a foregone conclusion that we need to protect our skin from ultraviolet (UV), every day, winter and summer, rain or shine. But the fact is most people do not. The incidence of skin cancer is up, not down, despite decades of public service information about the risks of UV radiation. Read More

The sun's rays make us feel good, and in the short-term make us look pretty good. But our love affair is not a two way street. Sun exposure causes most of the wrinkles and age spots on our face and body. We often associate a glowing complexion with good health, but skin color obtained from being in the sun or in a tanning booth accelerates the effects of aging and increase your risk of skin cancer. Those who have been in the sun or tanning salon too often tend to have a lizard- or leather-like skin appearance. Read More

While keeping with the theme of being healthy this new year, subtle changes can help spruce up the spa in the eyes of the client. Mix things up and let your clients know you are looking out for their health too! A simple way to do this is to change up a familiar habit of ... Read More