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Service Spotlight: Valentine's Day
The middle of February brings the perfect opportunity to recover from the mid-winter spa slump. Create and market services just for the Valentine’s Day holiday, and you’ll not only help the spa, but also all those husbands and boyfriends out there searching for the perfect gift! Get
Day Spa Association Gives Out Annual Awards
At the recent Day Spa Expo & Business Forum, the Day Spa Association handed out their yearly awards for Spa Person of the Year and Distinguished Day Spa of the Year. L-R: Hannelore Leavy and Katie Armitage This year’s Spa Person of the Year was Katie Armitage (right, with Hannelore
5 Great Tips for Marketing Waxing Services
Hair removal, especially waxing, can be one of the most profitable services in the spa. It can also be one of the most overlooked. With the help of one of the industry’s most knowledgeable hair removal experts, we’re answering your questions each month, covering everything from the business
Best New Product Awards presented at EX*TRACTS show
Get an inside look at some of the hottest spa products on the market today! Each year, new beauty and wellness products are evaluated at the EX*TRACTS show, with awards given in five different categories. Criteria for each award includes innovative design, creative use of materials/construction and use
New brands to discover at Cosmoprof
Following the success of the Discover Beauty program at Cosmoprof North America 2007, organizers are now offering Discover Beauty – Spa for the upcoming 2008 show. Designed to assist newly emerging brands in finding the proper market, Discover Beauty helps spotlight the newest trends for spa
New Path to Hydration
Turn your clients’ after-treatment rinse off into a skin hydrating wellness shower. Designed to enhance the benefits of treatments and further hydrate the skin, this water purification and enhancement system has been installed in recent months at spas around the country, including the Murad
Service Spotlight: Bridal Beauty
With spring around the corner (really, truly!) it’s time to start preparing packages for beautiful brides and their parties. Here is what’s on the menu at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa in Sonoma, California. On the menu: Here Comes the Bride Where it’s at: The Fairmont
Spas Speak Up
Have an opinion on the spa industry? Sure you do! Now is your turn to voice it, with an invitation from the 2008 Global Spa Summit to participate in the first-ever, comprehensive Global Spa Economy Report. The research, conducted by SRI International, will be unveiled at the 2nd annual Global Spa
Waxing 101: Home Care
Home care is a not-to-be-missed topic for estheticians that perform waxing services; not only is it good for your retail sales, it’s also good for your business and for your clients. By providing them with the products and education they need between services, you establish yourself as the expert
Service Spotlight: Delicious Desserts
Give your clients a true indulgence by adding a body treatment to your menu that’s good enough to eat! These three delectable services will leave them feeling completely pampered. Follow up with a sweet treat they can take home – maybe a piece of all-natural chocolate or a homemade cookie
The Right Wax for the Right Parts
This month, our waxing expert Shala Dveirin is answering question about using the right wax for the right parts. And these questions couldn’t have been more timely – in the upcoming May/June issue of Renew, we’re delving into the differences between hard and soft wax. Make sure to
Explore Eastern Influenced-Hair Removal
Wax on. Wax off. No matter how creatively you name your eyebrow shaping services ("Arch Nemesis," anyone?), chances are your menu might be getting a bit stale. If you’re looking to spice up your hair-removal repertoire, sample an ancient Indian technique called threading. It’s a
A Tea Party for Chemically Treated Skin
Although your spa might not offer injectible cosmetic treatments such as Botox or hyaluronic acid fillers, you might still perform facials on clients who are fresh from having their lines plumped by their dermatologist. These clients, of course, require special care and the last thing smooth skin
Derived from Durian
It’s no secret that eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables will contribute to healthy, glowing skin. But most clients probably aren’t aware of the complexion-boosting benefits of one yellow, prickly fruit called the durian. The durian is chock-full of essential fatty acids and
Bumps Be Gone
This month, our waxing expert Shala Dveirin talks about ways to avoid the bumps after waxing–this pesky after-wax problem may not be what you think it is. Have a hair removal question of your own? E-mail renewprofessional@vancepublishing.com and you may find your answer in the next Renew Reports:
Don't Turn Your Back on Summer Acne
Summer is the season for barely-there fashion—halter tops, bikinis and gauzy sundresses to name a few. And for guys, playing beach volleyball requires no coverage at all! But some of your clients might be a bit reluctant to show so much skin, despite the scorching temperatures. The reason?
Skin Solutions for Cancer Patients
Cancer can rob women of so much—their strength, their confidence, their beauty. One element of care that’s often overlooked in cancer patients is their skin. Chemical and radiation treatments that attack the disease can also destroy patients’ healthy elasticity and skin tone. One