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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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?
It’s never too early to start prepping for pedicure season, especially if you have a lot of clients taking off to warm climates in February and March. Here are some decadent feet treats from spas around the country.Ultimate Rescue PedicureWhere: Rescue Rittenhouse Spa, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaOn the
There’s nothing better during a long cold winter than a snuggly, warm wrap treatment. Not only do they provide a warming respite, they can also leave dry, flaky winter skin soft and smooth or transform and refine lumpy areas of the body. Here are some options from spa menus around the country.Alihi
This week at the EX·TRACTS/New York International Gift Fair, winners of best new product in six categories were chosen from more than 70 entries. Here are this year’s winners and finalists, guaranteed to show up in a spa near you!Best of Show:Voluspa, for its James Boyce Collection by Voluspa. These
Tired of skirting the issue when it comes to your clients and the economy? Take a page from five spas in Alabama. In response to the current state of the economy and its increasing stresses, those five spas (Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, the Spa at the Battle House
Knowing the industry’s latest ingredients may give you an edge in troubled economic times. Be ready to discuss them as well as their benefits. Beauty PR firm Pierce Mattie predicts which ten will be big in 2009. Beauty PR firm Pierce Mattie predicts which ten will be big in the New Year.Argan Oil: This
