The United States is a melting pot and always will be. Anyone who has done a DNA testing sample is likely to find multiple ethnic strains. Multiple heritages make it much more difficult to classify someone into one of six Fitzpatrick skin type categories. It has been said you can’t judge a book by its cover. While that may be an overused adage, it certainly…
In the not too distant past, if a man propositioned a woman and it was unwelcome, she simply slapped him or told him to eat dirt or go somewhere else. Nowadays, people often go directly to their attorney when they feel there has been an improper suggestion in a business setting. A business setting includes a spa. Sexual abuse claims are on the rise everywhere.…
About a year ago, one of our clients, a permanent cosmetic professional, called to say her client was in a panic because of an allergic reaction to her eyebrow pigment. When the professional did not call back in a timely manner, the client went to her doctor and had the pigment excised – twice. This left a rather large indentation in the skin. We are…

Relax Clients, Not Standards

Written by Susan Preston
A spa should be a relaxing place for all clients. Women and men enjoy being pampered and taking a break from stress. As life becomes more hectic, the role of the skin care professional is to provide a haven where people can slow down for a short period and be the center of attention. To give clients the best experience, professionals should not become relaxed…
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