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By Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D. | April 11, 2014
Did you ever get a scrape when you were young and have someone say, “Oh it is just skin”? Just skin. As a skin care professional, you know better, but many people continue to devalue the skin as simply an outer covering that keeps the good things in and ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | April 14, 2014
Facts: True and false – If your treatment of choice for removing hair above the eyebrows has any chance of breaking the hair, instead of fully extracting it intact, I recommend that you do not perform the treatment because it will give the hair a thicker ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | March 5, 2014
Problem: Elastosis Skin elasticity is what determines the skin’s ability to stretch and then return to its normal state. A loss of elasticity (tone and firmness) in the skin, known as elastosis, is a natural part of the aging process for most people. ...
By Maria J. Villarreal, certified biofeedback therapist | April 15, 2014
Quick Squeeze HistorySqueezing the liquid from plants is as old as agriculture itself, but it was not until the first quarter of the 20th century that juicing started to become a popular tool for improving health. This came about largely because of two ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | April 15, 2014
Click on image to enlarge! “We have an obligation to hold our colleagues and co-workers in high esteem. We can build a very strong, positive culture among ourselves that will most definitely affect our business! Gossip is a silly and harmful way to ...
By Hyang Joo | April 30, 2014
One class of ingredients that continues to offer exciting new options to the world of skin care is peptides. Peptides have been perennial favorites due to their gentle, non-irritating qualities and long-term anti-aging benefits. Because new peptides that ...
By Aliesh Pierce, L.E. | April 23, 2014
The spa industry is an ever-changing entity. The International Spa Association reports estimates that there were 160 million spa visits in 2012 and reports year-end revenue of $14 billion. A large percentage of that revenue is due to increasing interest ...
By Michelle D’Allaird, L.E. | April 23, 2014
It is amazing to me how much the skin care profession has changed in just 25 years. Gone are the days of the traditional basic facial treatment. They have replaced with acids, enzymes, peptides, currents, lights and frequencies. It is mind blowing! Just ...
By Tina Zillman | April 23, 2014
People have an intrinsic desire to look great and have a perfect complexion. This is what has made our industry flourish. When a fellow aesthetician or staff member tells me that they dislike retailing because they “do not want to feel pushy” or “do not ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | May 1, 2014
Launched in 1976, LaBelle Day Spas & Salons is unique in the industry, offering an enormous array of beauty services in three luxurious Bay Area locations. Leading-edge products formulated by premier aesthetician Bella Schneider enhance the unparalleled ...
By Caroline Klebl and Rachel L. Johnson | May 1, 2014
The meaning behind the word etiquette can often be lost in the business world today. The true definition from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official ...
By Irene Kennerley, artistic director of SofTap Permanent Cosmetics | May 1, 2014
Permanent makeup can be a great service to add to your spa menu. Whether you hire a professional or train to do this yourself, you can add a substantial amount of income to your business by incorporating this service. Permanent cosmetic price tags ...
By Brenda Linday | May 5, 2014
One must develop a thorough understanding of melasma to achieve successful treatment outcomes. It is one of the most frustrating conditions for skin care professionals to treat and even more confusing and discouraging to the client. The term melasma ...
By Shelley Hancock | May 6, 2014
As an aesthetician and skin care business owner, here is what I know for sure: to create and sustain a successful skin care business, we need to stay up with the ever growing and changing aesthetic equipment technology. Today’s clients are savvy and results-oriented. ...
By Erin Carey | May 6, 2014
“Grace” and “etiquette” may sound like old-fashioned words, but we need them today more than ever. Etiquette in the modern sense is not about selecting the proper fork for the salad at a formal banquet. It is about graciousness, including finding grace ...

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