company: Nordic Care/877-588-3700/www.nordiccare.com
target results: To obtain optimal hydration, restore skin and maintain healthy cell renewal.
service summary:
1. Apply 1 oz of the Herbal Soak to foot spa. Soak for 8 to 10 minutes. Exfoliating properties in the soak loosens skin and breaks
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company: SkinCeuticals/800-811-1660/www.skinceuticals.com
target conditions: This treatment helps to prepare client’s skin for chemical peels, laser, IPL, microdermabrasion, and other non-invasive procedures, as well as protecting stimulated skin post-procedure.
service summary:
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company: Cures by Avancé/800-777-SKIN (7546) www.curesbyavance.com
target conditions: Great pre-treatment to spray tanning, or dry, dehydrated skin.
service summary:
1. Have client lie on his/her side, facing away from you. Use three drops of Anti-Stress Remedy and lightly massage up the spine.
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company: Mineral Mine/800-338-1423/www.mineral-mine.com
target results: Clean, groomed eyebrows.
service summary:
1.Remove the pack of 3 different stencils from the box and choose the shape that is closest to client’s natural brow shape by holding them up over her brow with your fingers in
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company: Repêchage/800-248-SKIN/www.repechage.com
target conditions: Mature, sun-damaged skin.
service summary:
1. Place Eye Rescue Pads over eyes. Using brush, apply Enzymatic Micropeel onto cleansed skin. Keep treatment wet with Algo Mist. Do not steam. Leave treatment on for 5 to 7 minutes.
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If you’re interested in working in a medispa, one of the best things you can do is familiarize yourself with the treatments and the jargon that accompany them. For a look at what’s what in light therapy, you can check out this handy guide put together by Lumiere Light Therapie/Photo
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A medical spa is a facility that operates under the full-time, on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional. The facility operates within the scope of practice of its staff, and offers traditional, complementary, and alternative health practices and treatments in a spa-like setting.
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With the high percentage of adult acne sufferers, you’re likely to have more than one or two patients that deal with breakouts. It’s estimated that acne affects about 25 percent of adult men and 50 percent of adult women at some point in their lives – but with advances beyond just
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Permanent cosmetics are a growing segment of the professional beauty industry, as more people discover the benefits of the procedures. Also referred to as micropigmentation, the treatment deposits colored pigments into the skin to help solve any number of cosmetic problems. If you’re interested
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Resources for estheticians who want to work in a medical setting are slim. But luckily for those considering that career path, there are some books for you. Published by Milady, the tomes include The Clinical Esthetician: An Insiders Guide to Succeeding in a Medical Office and Medical Terminology: A
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When it comes to chemical peels, there’s a lot to talk about. Depending on the results desired, there are many different types of peels that can be used – with varying degrees of depth, recovery time and beautiful results. Here is a look at the three main types of peels, what they are used
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Gone are the days of anxiety-inducing trips to the dentist – that is, if you’re going to one of the several dental spas that have cropped up around the country over the last couple of years. Industry research from SpaFinder estimates that there are now over 100 “pure” dental
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Helping patients enhance their skin care results at home through retail has been a required element of treatment in the medispa. Now, patients and their doctors can take the in-between-appointments maintenance to the next level with the first FDA-cleared, non-invasive, portable light therapy at-home
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The 2006 Global Salon Business Forum and Awards, the salon business education, recognition and networking seminar, will be held June 3-6 in Barcelona.
The event is produced by the B.E.S.T. Foundation (Business Education for Salons Today), a non-profit organization that supports the growth of the
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Everyone wants to learn how to get more referrals for their business. And who can blame them? There is no less expensive way to get new clients other than your current clients referring other clients to you, so in fact they're your salespeople.
But it's not just the fact that you get more clients
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How do you grow your business today? This is a question every salon owner must wrestle with, and one every wise salon professional considers as well.
Growth requires vision, discipline and more often than not, a bit of daring. Take those qualities, apply smart marketing strategies, solid business
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Tips
Without bikini waxes, soothing after-sun body wraps and cellulite treatments, your summer sales might be in a slump. But going that extra mile with fun extras will keep your clients' dollars coming back even as the temperature falls.
Quick Quenchers: As the weather turns cool and dry,
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