For the fifth consecutive year, Aesthetic Science Institute has been selected for the 2013 Best of Latham Award in the Beauty Schools category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA Best of Local Business Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.

OPI announces the re-launch of its PRO website. The website features in-depth product information, videos of the hottest new products, and direct links to local distributors. OPI PRO provides up-to-date information on OPI’s current product lines, including new collection releases, as well as over 200 classic nail lacquer shades, nail treatments, et cetera.

Footlogix goes mobile with a mobile application for foot care on the go. Pedicurists can now compare the gallery of photographs to the actual conditions they are treating and be guided to the most effective products for their clients’ feet. Professionals can take a picture, send it via the application, and the Footlogix team will respond with the appropriate product recommendation.

Three-time Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings announces her role as an ambassador for Skin Authority. For the last few years, Walsh Jennings has worked with skin care expert and Skin Authority CEO Celeste Hilling as her personal skin care coach. Hilling has educated and counseled Walsh Jennings, utilizing The Beauty Workout, an innovative routine to navigate skin challenges of world travels, rigorous training schedules, pregnancies…

Mettler-Toledo is pleased to announce that it is the first laboratory balance provider to achieve Foreign Designated Manufacturer (FDM) certification. The certification enables Mettler-Toledo to ship balances directly to customers and dealers in Japan, as well as Japanese companies around the world. The certification was awarded after the stringent quality audit by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), accompanied by a technical…

Bettylou McIntosh, co-founder of CosMedix, passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2013. Making an early impact in the skin care industry, McIntosh knew that better skin health depended as much on education as it did on scientific innovation. Together with business partner and friend Flo McRae, McIntosh pushed the envelope for what natural, plant-based products could achieve. By combining high-quality ingredients with chiral correction technology,…

Penrose Academy has announced its plans to launch a new cosmetic laser program for aesthetic professionals. The six-week training series includes hands-on experience with the latest cosmetic laser devices in a real-world spa setting. Treatment modalities include laser hair removal, IPL skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, laser wrinkle reduction, laser acne scar reduction, and acne/rosacea/broken capillary reduction.

Spa industry sales expert Tracie Wertz is pleased to announce the launch of her new spa and hotel retail representative – á la mode partners. The one-source specialty retail firm offers the spa and hotel industries an inspiring collection of emerging, trendy and eco-chic retail products along with a wide range of retail consulting services.