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By Cheryl Whitman | July 5, 2018
Typically, retail product sales will contribute between 3 and 10 percent to gross sales. While it is tempting to focus primarily on the treatments and technology a spa offers, ignoring retail space erodes the bottom line. If a spa is making less than ...
By The Shaving Shack | July 5, 2018
There is nothing sexy about an oily face that has pores that are more clogged than a dirty nightclub toilet. When skin reaches this level of neglect, the shine that it emits is even likely to attract greedy magpies. But, fear not. Thre is a simple solution ...
By Michelle D'Allaird | August 5, 2018
As we roll through the summer months, our thoughts are on sunshine, warm weather, picnics, barbecues, and beaches. Summer is the ideal time of year to enjoy friends and family, reconnect with the great outdoors, and, honestly, to pause long enough to ...
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 Christiane Waldron | July 5, 2018
Rosacea is a chronic, and well-known, skin disorder primarily apparent in the center of the face cheeks, chin, nose, and central forehead and is often characterized by episodes of remissions and flareups. Rosacea’s symptoms can vary tremendously, ...
By Sharlean Windus | August 27, 2018
The spa industry offers multi-faceted services that range from traditional wax treatments to complete holistic skin care; however, gone are the days when clients just want a facial or massage. They now expect services that provide them with multilevel ...
By Jaclyn Peresetsky | August 29, 2018
For many beauty professionals, makeup is an integral part of the profession. So, why do some spas not offer makeup retail in their facility? Why do many miss out on such a consistent revenue source that so easily complements facial services? In every ...
By Michelle Richardson, L.E., co-owner of California Makeup Academy - Training Center and Your Makeup Line | August 28, 2018
There are a wide variety of Asian ethnic groups and each group or mixed heritage has its own unique features. Therefore, the tips listed are not universal, but may be useful when working with Asian clients, particularly those from the northern region ...
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 Lydia Sarfati, CEO and founder of Repêchage | August 28, 2018
There are several new (and expensive) machines to perform cold and warm body treatments to combat the signs of cellulite. If clients are looking for a more affordable and natural alternative, body wraps can now offer clients many different effects – from ...
By Brenda Linday, LE, LEI, CAC, owner of Linday Aesthetic Consulting | August 28, 2018
Over 3 million cases of folliculitis are reported each year in the United States. Folliculitis presents as infected hair follicles. Bacterial folliculitis occurs due to a presence of bacteria (usually staph) and inflamed cells within the ostia (opening) ...
By Kyle Johnson, director of marketing technology for PatientPop | August 28, 2018
Fifty-four percent of consumers use the internet to search for local businesses, like aesthetic practices and spas, at least once every month, according to BrightLocal. To convince them to schedule appointments at their business, professionals need a ...
By William Strunk | August 28, 2018
Part recovery center, part hydrotherapy playground, part new-age ashram, The Standard Spa in Miami Beach, Florida reimagines the modern spa experience. A hydrotherapy paradise complimentary to hotel guests, the spa features a Turkish-style hamam, aroma ...
By Robert Sachs | August 27, 2018
All of the great, traditional healing systems of the world teach a philosophy that inner reflects outer and vice versa. The human body is a fully integrated, inter-connected, system of parts that communicate in order to work symbiotically. Healing traditions ...
By Yang S. Brooks, PhD | August 8, 2018
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural polysaccharide (and a biodegradable polymer actually!) that is found in the eyes, skin, connective tissues, and joints of the human body. It works as a lubricant to cushion our joints and helps repair our bodies after ...

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