Methods of Exfoliation

Written by Linda Gulla
Chemical peels have been used for hundreds of years by many different cultures as a means of exfoliating the skin. Some chemical acids are natural agents that have been chemically changed to an acidic pH. Other chemical acids contain molecules that are naturally found in the skin. With an acidic pH, histological changes occur in the epidermis and dermis. In cosmetic dermatology, different types of…
Thursday, 24 January 2019 05:01

Waxing Tweens and Teens: Marketing Ideas for Waxing with Younger Clients

Written by Lindsay Miller
Spas are continually looking for innovative ways to expand and grow their business. A market analysis is one way to gain a better understanding of areas in the market that may be overlooked. The insight gained may reveal niche areas of the market that are underserviced. The tween market is not a typical market targeted by spas, but is one that is growing in size…

Round 2: Brand Conditioning

Written by Delilah Matos
Just like we condition our minds and bodies, our businesses and the brands we create are no different. In fact, the two often go hand in hand. As a business owner and entrepreneur, it is not easy to stay 100 percent on top of your game all of the time. What is important to understand is that consistent conditioning and reconditioning is what counts. It…
How many makeup brushes do you have? Do you have some that came in a set, or some you have no idea what to do with them, yet you do not have the heart to get rid of them? Having the right tools is half the battle – you also need to know how to use them properly. There are so many options saturating the…

Business Booms! Knowing When to Hire Additional Staff

Written by Mara Shorr, BS, CAC II-XIV and Jay A. Shorr, BA, MBM-C, CAC I-XIV
As consultants, we work with medical spas, day spas, and medical practices across the country. One of the questions we are most often asked is, “how do I know it is time to hire another provider?” This seems to be a loaded question, as so many variables go into the answer. Do they mean another aesthetician, a physician, or a midlevel provider? What’s right for…

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