Christine Heathman has been appointed to the Utah State Board of cosmetology/barbering, aesthetics, electrology and nail technology licensing. Heathman played an instrumental role in establishing the first Master Esthetic License in the country in 2001 and is thrilled to be nominated to the board where she can continue to affect the requirements for state licensing. The three-year appointment charges Heathman with carrying out a number…

The premier on-demand beauty service application announced the key appointment of Alexandra Wilkis Wilson as president and chief executive officer. Wilson joins from Gilt where she was co-founder and strategic advisor. Founded on the concept that getting ready should be a whole lot easier, GLAMSQUAD is the premiere app-based service that delivers high-quality and affordable at-home beauty services by experienced stylists. At GLAMSQUAD, Wilson will…

Jennifer Huffman is the new training manager for sales and education at Universal Companies. A native of East Tennessee, Huffman graduated from King University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. For the past 11 years, she has worked in a four-star hotel spa as a dual-licensed massage therapist and aesthetician. Huffman is certified in a variety of massage modalities, as well as spa therapies,…

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is proud to announce the election of Russ Kridel, M.D., an esteemed member and facial plastic surgeon from Houston, Texas, to the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees. Kridel’s appointment not only celebrates his outstanding reputation and medical skill, but also marks the first time that an AAFPRS member has represented the Academy in…

The acne-fighting experts of Clear Clinic and Schweiger Dermatology opened three new locations in New Jersey and New York in July. Clear Clinic is the first skin care center to focus solely on treatment of acne and acne scars. Schweiger Dermatology is a full-service cosmetic and dermatology practice.

Julep Beauty, the world's fastest-growing omnichannel beauty brand, recently announced that Dwight Gaston has joined the company as chief delivery officer. In his new role, Gaston will oversee Julep's operations, customer service, fulfillment, and product development teams to ensure efficient delivery of products to its dedicated customers. Julep develops more than 300 new products each year for its Maven subscribers and e-commerce customers. Shipments are…

Premier Manhattan salon Luxe Den is announcing the opening of its brand new New York spa facilities, now outfitted with the most modern equipment and stocked with the hottest beauty and cosmetics items. The top-tier services available at the new luxury spa perfectly complement the salon's hair and beauty specialty, making Luxe Den a premier New York City beauty destination for all salon and spa…

Beata Goodman is the newest addition to Tecniche as the Tecniche Chicago brand advocate! Goodman has been a licensed aesthetician for 18 years, a licensed massage therapist for 15 years, and presently works as an educator for spas and medical spas in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, while also acting as a Continuing Education Sponsor in the state of Illinois.