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The client is checking out: She just completed her seaweed wrap, or maybe a cellulite treatment. She smiles, pleased that she's taking steps to improve her skin's appearance. As she grabs her wallet, the front desk associate asks whether she could use another tube of sunblock. "No, thanks," the client
Spas are supposed to promote health and wellness. But your post-service shower may be doing more harm than good, according to The Wellness Shower, a manufacturer who believes the hot water from unfiltered sources allows more contaminants to penetrate our skin. “We end up absorbing over 600
Murad AHA Rapid Exfoliator® Treatment Target results: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, revealing smoother, younger-looking skin Service Summary: Cleanse with Refreshing Cleanser under steam, pat dry, analyze skin. Prepare skin for treatment utilizing Prepping Solution on a
Go fresh and natural with summer skin care. Raechel Cunningham, esthetician and director of New York and Aesthetics spa in New York City, has whipped up delicious DIY skin care concoctions that consist mostly of fruit and honey. You'll get the benefits of natural enzymes, astringents and vitamins with
“European treatments and Eastern traditions have found their place here, but our spas are still very American,” observes industry consultant Douglas Preston. For new ideas in 2008, U.S. spa owners are shifting their focus from abroad to local ingredients and traditions, according Bonnie
Renowned esthetician Aida Bicaj is obsessed with glowing, radiant skin and dissects each client’s skin type, lifestyle, diet and environment to ensure that her facials deliver superior results. Q. When should I moisturize? A. It’s important to moisturize skin twice daily as the last
Even during the winter months, it’s important to remind your clients to use sunscreen every day. Studies show that UVA rays (most often linked to skin cancer and aging) are present from sunrise to sunset every day, all year round, even in the winter and on cloudy days. To make matters worse, of
Information is power, especially when it comes to the male spa-goer. Help them avoid discomfort and embarrassment by educating them beforehand on spa protocols and you’ll have a very happy client before and after the treatment. Enrique Ramirez, spa director at Face to Face NYC Day Spa, offers
Your clients have slapped snow tires on their cars, broken out the hats, scarves and mittens, and stocked up on the comfort food, but are they – and you – really ready for winter’s cold and snow? If they haven’t yet changed their skin routine for the dry and blustery months,
As you put together your budgets and plan your trips for the next year, don’t forget to include some of the biggest skin care shows in the country. You’ll find unsurpassed opportunities for continuing education, a chance to check out the latest products and technologies and it’s also
Incorporate the antioxidant power of grapes with wine therapy spa treatments, from head to toe. New at the Aji Spa at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona - five relaxing treatments using Tauleto Wine Therapy products. Sangiovese Vino Scrub Wrap and Massage What: Your body will be
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
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’ll be answering your questions each month, covering everything from the
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
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
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
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
