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This article will address the development of a mans coordination of awareness regarding good skin care and the origins of their belief systems. These systems of accumulated experiences, whether internal or external, support or deter a mans ability to research, seek out, purchase, utilize, and explore advancements that will improve their visual appearance by engaging in a regimen of consistent proper skin care. So as not to generalize all men as the same, the author supports the hypothesis of central tendency or the middle mass of the bell shape curve when describing average findings for men. Certainly, not all men are exactly the same in their belief systems and it is the authors desire to speak to a general understanding that men have about their grooming needs based on inheritability factors, environmental reinforcers, social learning theory, and peer pressure. Read More
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The warmer months of late spring, summer, and early fall are the time of year when people around the country spend a great deal of time outdoors, enjoying the beach, sunbathing, playing sports, or working in the garden. The additional activity is healthy for our overall well-being, but the exposure to the sun and air pollution can be very detrimental to our skin. Since sun exposure is accountable for 80 to 90 percent of the extrinsic factors that contribute to visible skin aging and skin diseases, skin care professionals need to be aware of and observant for changes in their clients skin, especially during the warmer months. Although unable to officially diagnose a skin condition, the skin care professional or licensed aesthetician is often the first line of defense with the opportunity to notice warning signs in a clients skin, and to provide a referral to a trusted dermatologist for further evaluation and diagnosis. The purpose of this article is to provide the skin care professional with facts about visible aging and skin cancer, post-summer skin check tips, daily prevention tips, and how geographic differences influence the skin barrier. Read More
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Sun Care – APRIL Puzzler Clues Puzzler Words DOWN 1 this dreaded disease can give you a scare, while out in the sun be sure to prepare cancer 2 a photo is not related to this; as you grow older your age you will miss photoaging 4 a level ... Read More
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Hair Removal – MARCH Puzzler Clues Puzzler Words DOWN 2 a razor to the skin, leaves a smooth and silky grin shaving 3 to make it lighter, too much will be whiter bleaching 5 if hairy, they are scary legs 6 it’s not really sweet, but it removes hair ... Read More
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In electrolysis, each professional has her own working habits, her own personal touch. These differences, from one electrologist to another, are sometimes the object of inquiries even intense discussions. On the list of subjects that are the most controversial in electrolysis, is the one about the best interval of time between treatments. How many weeks should go by between each session? Two, three, four, six, or eight weeks? There are many answers from one electrologist to another. At the second rank on the list, is the question about whether or not a temporary method of hair removal should be used between sessions. Some electrologists suggest shaving between treatments; others disapprove completely. Who is right? Which practice is the best? Well, let’s try to find answers to these questions! Read More
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With access to so much information, your client is increasingly placing their faith in real science to ward off the inevitable signs of aging. The uninformed aesthetician or skin care professional therefore needs to understand the importance of communicating hard science and not hard sell to their clients. By understanding the science behind ingredient biochemistry, as a professional, you remove the guesswork in not only understanding what treatment is best for your client, but also removing an unknown from the equation of product validity and performance. Products that do not work from the template of skin structure and cell biology communicate science that is nonexistent or, at best, seriously flawed. When reviewing marketing claims or new ingredients, general cell biology and biochemistry allows you to manage the scientific facts. What’s key to note is that cellular processes in skin cells haven’t just suddenly developed new talents. All of these processes in the cell have been going on for millions of years. The biochemistry of the cell should always be the benchmark for ingredient science. Read More
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Untitled Document SKIN 101 – FEBRUARY Puzzler Clues Puzzler Words DOWN 1 layer used mainly for fat storage hypodermis 4 blue but turns red when mixed with oxygen blood 5 outermost layer of skin epidermis 6 perspiration sweat 10 get something out by force extraction 11 top surface 12 ... Read More
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Editor’s Note: Client care is such an immense topic, both in its scope and importance that we felt it demanded the attention of a complete issue. Beyond that we wanted the feature article to be extensive and complete. So we called upon two individuals to write the following piece based on their expertise in specific areas of customer service. We have taken both writers’ submissions and put them together for an overall examination of how to care for your clients from before they even arrive on your property until they return for their next appointment. So, with all that being said, you will sense a bit of difference in the writing styles, but both authors did an excellent job covering the details of their respective sections. Crickett focused on the journey of the senses and details of the client; Jaya’s attention is centered on the knowledge of the aesthetician and how you can offer, and by they way your client’s are seeking, so much more than just a good face massage during the treatment. Read More
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Untitled Document CLIENT CARE – JANUARY Puzzler Clues Puzzler Words DOWN 1 “Hello!” Greeting 2 Always pay attention to the _____. Details 4 sales Retail 6 an informative experience Education 7 underage Teenager 8 an arrangement by which something is kept for somebody’s use at a specific time Booking 10 two Couple 11 to plan ... Read More
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by Ameann DeJohn Is your goal to be an expert in your field? Do you want to provide services that your clients can’t duplicate at home? If you answered yes, it’s time to break into the world of machines in the field of aesthetics practice, and harness these new trends to foster a competitive advantage. **SIDEBAR** By incorporating an array of facial machines into your practice, you can immediately: 1) have the ability to customize treatments to individual skin types, making clients feel extra special 2) set yourself apart, and either compete with or cross over into medi-spas or dermatological services 3) create excitement and motivation among aestheticians and staff, adding to morale 4) create new menu choices including add-on selections and upgrade options, inevitably adding to your bottom line profit 5) show both therapists and clients immediate and long-term benefits, creating loyalty on both fronts 6) take advantage of unique marketing opportunities, especially if you are the first or only one in the market area to offer the service, result, benefit, etc. Machines can ramp up your services and provide a level of results not otherwise possible through a conventional, non-machine facial. Many of the new technologies today are Read More
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