Skyline College Cosmetology Spa and Wellness in San Bruno, Calif. welcomes Kym Jackson as its new department head. Jackson’s mission is to empower through knowledge and education. With a master’s degree in education, Jackson utilizes her experience as an entrepreneur, cosmetologist, aesthetician and massage therapist to raise the standard in the cosmetology arts and sciences through comprehensive instruction and teamwork.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) recently decided that booth renters will no longer need to apply for or renew their booth rental license. This announcement, effective immediately, will now allow cosmetology license holders to rent booths as long as their cosmetology license has not expired. Booth rental licenses will no longer be issued by TDLR and the relationship between salon owners and…

As a pioneer in the field of clinical cosmetology, Ottmar Stubler co-established state-approved advanced training seminars for nurses, aestheticians and cosmetologists to prepare them for employment in the medical field in the early 1990s. Stubler founded PFB Vanish Inc. in 2000. PFB Vanish is a pre- and post-hair removal solution which can be used as a first line of defense for shaving, waxing, tweezing, electrolysis…

Kamedis Bio-Herbal Skin Care recently announced that it has established a new Naturopathic Scientific Advisory Committee in the United States, chaired by Michael Traub, N.D., D.H.A.N.P., C.C.H., F.A.B.N.O. The panel brings together naturopathic doctors and other experts from across the country to spearhead actions and activities in the United States to drive scientific advancement of naturopathic solutions, legislation and regulation, and aid in research and…

The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) recently announced the winners of its inaugural Spa and Wellness Infographic Competition, which offered a new opportunity for people around the world to become engaged with the GSWS. The top honor was awarded to Lori Hutchinson, founder and co-owner of Hutchinson Consulting, a California-based hospitality-recruiting firm, for her infographic titled You Would Love a Spa Career.

Phytomer was recently honored and recognized by the International SPA Association with the presentation of the ISPA Innovate Award for the use of a natural filtration garden to responsibly treat water waste from the cosmetic manufacturing process. The filtration garden uses three tiers of indigenous plants which contain enzymes and bacteria that naturally filter and remove pollution from the water.

Primavera Life co-founder Ute Leube has been named winner of the Visionary Leadership Award as part of Green Spa Network’s (GSN) 2013 Sustainability Awards. Awarded to leaders pushing the edge of innovation, Leube was among 12 winners chosen from categories including green building, eco-healthy culinary program, natural personal care products, sustainable spas, and leadership from individuals who have shaped the green spa movement.

Lynelle Lynch, president of Bellus Academy, received the 2013 One Concept/Performance Health Humanitarian Award at ONE Concept American Massage Chiropractic Acupuncture and Spa Conference recently held in San Diego, Calif. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant, enduring contributions to humanity.