Renew Asks: What was the Best Spa-related Class You Ever Attended and Why?

“The best education I have received for the spa was taught at the Conservatory for Esthetics by Bioelements. They not only teach about their products, but they also teach business-building techniques, as well as technical information.”
Jackie Lewis
Forbici Salon and Spa, Arlington Heights, Illinois

“I strongly believe that your whole experience brings you to the point you are in. From that perspective, all of the classes I have ever taken contributed to my current success, starting from nursing college and a physiotherapy program in Russia, and ending with little tips that my clients and colleagues share here, at the spa. No one professional should stop gaining education. Go to classes, read literature, learn from mistakes and coincidental luck, listen to nature, collect and treasure every single pearl of knowledge, and don’t forget to give it back—you’ll earn great respect among your widely-growing, appreciative clientele.”
Svetlana Sharapova
A-Skin Care Salon, Arlington, Massachusetts

“The absolute best spa-related class that I ever took was last year on Skin of Color. It taught attendees how it was comprised, how to truly assess it, contraindications to watch out for and the most effective ways to treat it. As an African-American esthetician, I know that many of my peers don’t know much about skin of color and that is why there are always problems in trying to treat it. In the class, they covered everything from how to distinguish certain conditions, what treatments not to perform and the best treatment options for SOC groups. We were also taught that more mixed skins are coming into our treatment rooms and we needed to be doubly aware of what we were doing as skin care professionals. People in the class who were part of those SOC groups were able to share first-hand experiences both personal and professional.”
Nerissa Dyson
Turning Heads Spa and salon, New York, New York

“Without a doubt the best spa-related class I’ve ever attended was about six years ago at the M’lis Company. The energy of the M’lis representatives and their knowledge of this ‘natural world’ I knew nothing about at the time was fascinating. I felt like then, and now, that the goal of this company goes beyond trying to sell me their product. I myself had been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years and all the doctors told me there was nothing I could do about it, until Julianne Holland put me through a 30-day detoxification and built up my immune system. I have not been sick since! I, along with my staff, attend the M’lis training several times a year. The company is always researching and updating their products and along with that their training to make sure that my business grows. They are behind us every step of the way. We definitely feel like they have partnered with us on this journey.”
Stephanie Peters
Eden Day Spa and Wellness Center, LaVerne, California