In an effort to continually provide education, best practices, peer networking and business support for salon/spa leaders and beauty professionals, The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is hosting three one-day Regional Salon Summits across the United States, starting in April. Discussion topics range from marketing and staff development to business management and government affairs and are designed to assist salon owners and beauty professionals to elevate…

Nearly 60 skin care professionals recently gathered in New York City for an evening of motivation, inspiration and expert business advice from Annet King, Director of Global Education for The International Dermal Institute (IDI) and Dermalogica. King’s two-hour presentation, Fast Forward, is part of an ongoing series of national Guest Speaker Evenings presented across the country throughout the year by various experts, including members of…

April is National Abuse Prevention Month. In support of abuse prevention Skin 2 Skin™ Care will donate 10 percent of all retail sale purchases from April 1st to 31st, 2013 to a national child abuse prevention organization, as well as give a five percent discount to the purchaser when the promotional code childabuse is used during checkout.

Phytomer partnered with Stein Eriksen Spa during this year’s Sundance Film Festival to offer star guests a spa retreat from the hustle and bustle of the festival. Guests received Phytomer Self-Heating Mud foot treatments as part of the Ecohideaway lounge held at the Chataux at Deer Valley Resort, offering guests a feeling of relaxation with detoxification.

European Wax Center appointed celebrity makeup artist Marina Gravani as their Brand Ambassador for the 2013 awards season. In this newly created role, Gravani will serve as the celebrity media spokesperson for European Wax Center, offering tips, tricks and her insider's point of view. Gravani has a passion for smooth skin and waxing, and is often referred to as a waxing queen amongst the industry.

Recently, the Care for Skin Foundation led a team of 17 medical personnel to Peru, offering reconstructive surgery to more than 70 children whose lives were forever changed. The Care for Skin Foundation is a non-profit organization created to support people who have suffered loss of skin due to accidents, tumors, burns, scars or genetic abnormalities.

Amala is now the select line for the world's only all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana's Rock Spa® in the Dominican Republic (the world's first all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel), Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Mexico. The new Rock Spa® experience at all three properties heralds the healing powers of nature.

Spa Week has announced the official dates of National Spa Week - Spring 2013. April 15 through 21, 2013, hundreds of spas and wellness facilities from coast to coast will offer up to three of their most signature services, normally costing $100 to $500, for just $50 each. Now in its 18th installation, Spa Week is the leading and most reputable Spa Marketing Event dedicated…