Pedicures have, for a great many years, been a “meat and potatoes” offering of most spas. They are a luxurious treat, both cosmetic and relaxing at the same time. It is a luxury, though, not casually considered by diabetic spa... (Continue reading)
Pricing is always a major question for the aesthetician. It is always necessary when pricing services to remain competitive, but still profit margins must be created and maintained. After all, while you may be frugal yourself and have a tendency... (Continue reading)
For reasons so obvious as to scarcely need mentioning, there are few people on the planet as in need of a good massage as pregnant women. It is, by its very nature, an odd ephemeral sort of demographic. These are... (Continue reading)
It is commonly held wisdom that of all the senses the one most closely tied to memory is the sense of smell. Furthermore, any successful spa owner will tell you that their customers return not simply for the treatments on... (Continue reading)
Now that Generation X has truly come into its own, the demographics of spa-going women (and men to a lesser extent) are changing. The range of services offered on the menus of many top spas has expanded to include such... (Continue reading)
In any industry, it is essential to keep staff training up to date, and the medical spa industry is no exception. In fact, I would go so far as to argue that the training component is more essential to the... (Continue reading)
We all get older. No one is exempt. As we age, the lives we live, regardless of how pampered or benign they might be, have a way of etching themselves into our skin. Fine lines, like delicate palimpsests of mirth, anger... (Continue reading)
The parallels between medical spas and plastic surgery clinics and numerous. Both are under the supervision of medical professionals who are highly trained and knowledgeable, and both offer treatments of various sorts to improve the appearance of their patients. Both... (Continue reading)
Always have spa clients fill out a form detailing their health conditions, allergies, medications and restrictions. This ensures that you help the client to select the most benefit spa treatment and technicians can make education decisions about treatment options. The following... (Continue reading)
The task of raising money for a spa business is not as difficult as most people seem to think. This is especially true when you have an idea that can make you and your backers rich. Actually, there’s more money... (Continue reading)