When it comes to sanitation, the first challenge for salons and spas is to define what sanitation really means. The second is to educate professionals on what aspects are most important. In other words, what aspect is going to be dealt with as a priority? This is not a simple problem and many aestheticians confuse the two. Safe treatments, cleaning procedures and contaminated disposals are…

Vito Mazza Salon & Spa recently hosted a holiday "Season of Giving" fundraiser to give back to the local communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. The calendar of events included donating 10 percent of all gift card and retail purchases; a cut-a-thon; and a coat, food and toy drive. Owner, Vito Mazza Jr. noted, "It was a very busy and rewarding month for the entire Vito…

A is for Asymmetry: Look for moles where the shape of one half is different from the other.B is for Border: Look for moles with irregular, scalloped, or jagged borders.C is for Color: Look for moles with multiple colors or variation in color-especially shades of black, brown, blue, red or white.D is for Diameter: Melanomas are usually larger than six millimeters (the size of a…

Facts: False. Numerous studies dating back to the 1920s show that shaving will not make hair grow thicker, stronger, longer or faster. When a vellus hair is shaved with a razor, it grows back with a blunt edge. This can make the hair appear thicker and coarser – but it is not. Hormonal changes, genetics, some medical conditions, and certain medications are typically responsible for…