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Precisely Polished: A Mechanical and Body Exfolia
By Heather Kreider, L.E., R.N. | December 27, 2016
While exfoliation may seem like a fluff step in professional and homecare routines, it is actually critical for optimal skin health and a glowing, refreshed complexion. There is nothing quite like the look and feel of skin that has been recently exfoliated. ...
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When Acne Leads to Skin Discoloration
By Cassie Brewer | December 28, 2016
There is no doubt that acne can be extremely stressful for clients. However unsightly a breakout may be, clients look forward to the future because they know that the unsightly blemishes will not last forever; that is until they realize that once the ...
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Heated Massage Techniques
By Kristin Sartore, vice president of sales, marketing and business development for Spa Revolutions, and Vicky Karr, L.M.T., owner of Spa Success, LLC | December 27, 2016
Massage is the most requested spa service. According to the American Massage Therapy Association 2015 consumer survey, about 18 percent of adult Americans received at least one massage between July 2014 and July 2015. With a growing variety of treatments ...
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Decollete Skin Care
By Colorado Aromatics | January 12, 2017
Do you take care of your Decollete? Do you know what it is? Decollete is a French term given to the upper chest, neck, cleavage and shoulder areas. It is one of the first places on a woman to show age and so should be cared for in a similar way as we ...
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The Natural Wonders of Tea Tree Oil
By Victoria Tabak | January 16, 2017
The Aboriginal people of Australia believe tea tree oil has magical powers that promote strength and harmony. There is even a tribal legend about the hidden treasure of the tea tree, which is described as an enchanted lagoon where the leaves of the tree ...
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Drugs and Their Effects on the Skin
By Dr Erin Madigan-Fleck | January 24, 2017
A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that the prevalence of prescription drug use in America among people 20 years of age and older had risen to 59 percent in 2012 from 51 percent just 12 years earlier. During ...
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Waxing, Sugaring, Laser, Oh My!
By Amanda Miller | January 26, 2017
My husband loves when I get the wax pot out at home. It is inevitable that while I am sitting on the counter waxing my legs, he will pop in and ask for a quick nose wax. Ever since he was a model at one of the waxing classes at a tradeshow years ago, ...
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Skin Supplementation
By Louise Marchesin, global head of marketing at Skinade® | January 26, 2017
In the ever-growing beauty industry, consumers are faced with more and more options when it comes to pretty much everything. From supplements and treatments to products and surgery, the available options are vast. With this in mind, it is no surprise ...
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Dry Skin: Simple Versus Fungal
By Dana Canuso, D.P.M, founder of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet | January 26, 2017
As a skin care professional, it is just as important to know what to recommend for a client's feet as it is for their face, hands, and neck. What should professionals offer the client that has tried everything but simply cannot get rid of the dry, cracked ...
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Creating Five-Figure Profits with a Five-Star Reta
By Cheryl Whitman | January 26, 2017
In the spa, retail product sales typically contribute between three and 10 percent to gross sales. While it is tempting to focus primarily on the treatments and technology the spa offers, ignoring retail space erodes the bottom line. If the spa is making ...
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The Business of Waxing
By Annette Hanson, founder and president of Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics | January 26, 2017
Waxing is one of the most sought-after services in the beauty industry. There are specialized waxing facilities across the country to meet the growing demands. Suitable for just about everyone, both young and old, women and men, are regularly booking ...
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Fun, Sun, and Education: Miami Had It All!
By Melissa Lawrence | November 29, 2016
Aesthetics International Association (AIA) has returned from the International Congress of Esthetics & Spa (ICES), in beautiful, downtown Miami. That’s right, ICES moved to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel & James L. Knight Center. Aside from the awesome ...
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Catering to a Male Clientele
By Kathryn Leverette, L.E., nationally certified aesthetic specialist | November 21, 2016
Catering to male clients can be easy once the skin care professional gets them through the door. It can be difficult for professionals to get the average guy to navigate through an estrogen-driven retail area; into a maze of hair, nail, and pedicure stations; ...
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ICES -- Long Beach Recap 2016
By Jeremy Lawrence | October 4, 2016
The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa (ICES) held a tradeshow in Long Beach on September 11 and 12, 2016 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Both exhibitors and attendees enjoyed this vivacious, annual two-day event. Exhibiting companies ...
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How Facial Massage Can Benefit Clients and the Spa
By Jamina Metcalf, L.E., educator for Skin Fitness Therapy | October 18, 2016
Many schools and spas do not incorporate facial massage into their teachings or facial treatments. With numerous physical benefits, facial massage is, quite possibly, the most important aspect of any facial treatment. Blood CirculationAn ...
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