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By Kelly Richardson | December 18, 2018
When staff members can tell customers a story about their first-hand experience with a product, they will be more confident in selling it. Two decades ago, before the modern internet and mass retailing took over the beauty and skin care world, spas derived ...
By William Strunk | May 11, 2018
Justin Dotterweich, CEO of ExPürtise®, has previously held many consultative roles in the spa and wellness industry. A versatile sales leader that has created and implemented award-winning public relations campaigns while consistently accelerating company ...
By Nicole Flevaris, founder and president of The Lashe | November 27, 2018
Eyelash extensions have proven to be a service that is here to say. The results are instant and can shave 10 years off a client’s face. It is a popular service, but very hard to find a great stylist. This is because the industry is in its infancy. Depending ...
By Emma Terhaar | October 29, 2018
When the National Rosacea Society published the first diagnostic guidelines for rosacea in 2002, it ushered in an unprecedented era of research into this widespread, chronic facial skin disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. ...
By Sasha Ward | October 29, 2018
For exfoliation straight from the kitchen cupboard, some clients may turn to making their own DIY scrubs. Here are four quick recipes that clients can make in the comfort of their home – quickly and with no fuss. THE BASICS A basic scrub consists ...
By Danné Montague-King | October 25, 2018
Fifty years ago, when I commenced this journey into changing people’s lives by upgrading their self-perception, the only beauty therapy available was presented in the form of “pampering palaces” of doyennes of beauty such as Christine Valmy, Ilona of ...
By Hilary Baldwin | September 24, 2018
Innovative therapies to treat skin conditions like moderate-to-severe acne and rosacea have been lacking in the past decade. Considering that acne is the most common condition presented to dermatologists, this is a rampant problem and many physicians ...
By Douglas Preston | August 30, 2018
Every licensed aesthetician, whether employed by a spa or managing a solo practice, will be confronted with the hard facts about career business. From marketing to banking, inventory control to customer service, and cost management to sales – all will ...
By Mary Ellen Dorey, registered aromatherapist | August 28, 2018
Simply stated, the lymphatic system is the light, liquid part of the blood connecting to a series of glands or nodes throughout the body. But, unlike all other body systems, it lacks its own pump to cleanse and filter. All significant illnesses start ...
By Amra Lear, L.E., L.M.T. | August 7, 2018
A few years back, I received a laser hair removal treatment on my legs. The laser machine was defective, causing waves of excessive energy as it hit my skin. The heat sensation I usually experienced from my previous treatments was tolerable but, during ...
By Morag Currin | July 31, 2018
Hands are recognized as a major vehicle for transmission of infection in both the healthcare and the spa or clinic settings. It is necessary for good hygiene practices to be in place so they can interrupt any transmission of micro-organisms. Good hygiene ...
By Victoria Tabak | July 29, 2018
Hyperpigmentation – one of the leading reasons individuals seek treatment from a skin care professional – has been a major skin concern for decades. It is a condition that affects men and women alike, regardless of background and skin type. Fortunately, ...
By Ken Mair | June 28, 2018
Every business owner has, at some time, been told that they need a strategic plan to grow their business. Many owners have taken the time to build such a plan. Most of those plans ended up in a drawer somewhere never to be read again. In reality, every ...
By Mariell Arrhenius, spa manager on board Viking Ocean Cruises LivNordic Spa & Wellness | May 17, 2018
When working on a cruise ship, teammates often become like a family away from home. They are there to witness accomplishments, share laughs, and supply aid in difficult situations. Some work days begin at sunrise and end past sunset. Other days, ...
By Ashley Stowers | May 17, 2018
Succeeding as an aesthetician takes hard work. It starts with getting the client in, servicing them, and then recommending a solid homecare routine that will continue the work put in throughout their treatments. Homecare routines are crucial for the client’s ...

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