Veteran esthetician Lisa Martin offers solutions for spa protocol, business etiquette and managing your staff.Hi Lisa,No matter how many times I ask them, I’m having a hard time getting my staff to do the little things, such as greeting guests properly and offering each one a beverage when they arrive.
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When it comes to building a resort spa, Gaye Steinke, general manager of Allegria Spa in Beaver Creek, Colorado, is a bit of an expert. She served as spa consultant for the renovation and remodel of the property in 2006, helping to create a destination she calls “true to Colorado in materials” and
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Fall is a good time to take a look at revamping your body treatment menu. To help clients nourish and prepare summer skin for cooler weather. If you’re looking to change or expand your menu, try one of these spins on body basics.thai herbal massageAdd an exotic twist to a massage by using Thai Herbal
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If you’re searching for something unique to add to your spa retail area for the busy holiday season, look no further than the Summer 2008 EX•TRACTS show and awards. Showcasing the latest in beauty and wellness, the awards were presented in five different categories, plus an overall best in show. And
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A self-described tomboy and a mother of two boys, Neomi Roberson never imagined a suggestion from her husband would lead her to high-flying success in the beauty industry. Q. How did you get your start in the industry?A. By accident. I needed a job right away and my now-husband knew someone at Sephora.
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If you’ve built your business around hair removal, then you’ve surely come across bad brows from time to time. As Shala Dveirin is quick to point out, there is a big difference between eyebrow design and eyebrow waxing (or tweezing, threading, sugaring, etc). “People assume that when they are getting
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In the beauty industry, Lois Christie and her company are often associated with hair. But this year, after winning Repêchage’s Spa de Beaute of the Year award—which recognizes overall excellence in the spa—it’s all about skin care for her, her staff and clients. q. How did you get your start in the
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“I plan to add a Thai Facial Treatment. When I first received a Thai massage, I was amazed at how relaxed I felt afterward—it made me feel like I stood up straighter. For the new facial treatment, I will add the Thai massage stretching of the extremities and the neck and head area. There are physical
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What could be more luxurious than facials from head to toe? Enterprising estheticians have targeted them toward every nook and cranny. Soft, glowing skin is a priority for the face, but every body part can benefit from professional care. Beyond basic body treatments, body "facials" for almost every
Historically, aging has been seen as a condition involving lines and wrinkles. New research has shown that markers of age on the skin also include uniformity in color. In fact, uniformity has shown to be just as strong an indicator of age as lines and wrinkles, says Jan Marini, founder of Jan Marini
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I am considering moving my clientele, mostly female, to a salon catering to men. How do I market myself and the salon in order to make my existing clients comfortable coming into to a “men’s salon” and how do I reach out and welcome future clients?—Dianne D. Hi Dianne,I think this could be a nice
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The Kama Sutra Company has just introduced its new line of tempting massage candles. When lit, the wax in these candles melt to become a silky massage oil. To use, triim the wick to ¼-inch, light the candle and allow it to ...
A group of 27 hair and esthetics students from Tuscany arrived in Chicago on Sept. 23, to attend a special selection of courses at Tricoci University until Oct.4. The trip is designed to give students and educators an opportunity to experience and learn different techniques from the creativity of Mario Tricoci as well as the American culture.
by Valeria Fanelli
Legacy of Style by Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills brought together beauty pros from the salon world and the freelance world to meet, mingle and make a commitment to elevating beauty as a profession.
Hillary Clinton spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative (Sept. 24) looking fresh and lovely having visited Roy Teeluck Salon on Monday.
Cosmetologists Chicago, producers and owners of America’s Beauty Show, recently received its third American Graphic Design Award in four years.
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John Paul DeJoria was honored for his service to country and community at the United States Navy Memorial’s 2012 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 18.
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