Sanitation: Little Piggy Perfection

Written by Lina Kennedy
Sanitation: Little Piggy Perfection
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…
Published in Scope This

Vito Mazza Salon & Spa recently hosted a holiday “Season of Giving” fundraiser!

Written by
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa recently hosted a holiday “Season of Giving” fundraiser!
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…
Published in Scope This

May is National Skin Cancer Month, so make sure to know the ABCDEs:

Written by
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…
Published in Scope This

Skin Care Myth: Shaving vellus hair turns it terminal.

Written by Shana Lawrence, L.E., C.L.T., C.N.
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…
Published in Scope This

What is Your Skin Care Ritual? Joseph Contorno

Written by
My skin care ritual is pretty much typical for a guy. During my morning shower, I wash my face using a cream cleanser and washcloth; and I use a body scrub two or three times a week. After shaving I use a broad spectrum sunscreen on my face. And that is it! Of course, I am the ‘model’ for some of our employee practice and…
Published in Scope This
Page 161 of 217

Skin Care Blogs

Scope This