Medical history and health questionnaires, used for spa clients in a beauty or aesthetics business, are actually a valuable tool for many purposes… one is that it is a legal safeguard you receive from having gone through this process. While... (Continue reading)
As the voice of the beauty industry, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) frequently monitors the political landscape and acts as a vocal advocate on public policy issues that impact salons, spas, distributors and manufacturers. The 2009-2010 legislative calendar continues to... (Continue reading)
When choosing a great treatment bed to use in your aesthetics business there are several factors to consider. First, how will the bed be used? Will it be primarily for giving facials, massages or other types of treatments? Next will... (Continue reading)
Advanced Hair Removal is a must read for any serious professional aesthetician or for that matter any other person with an extreme interest in this area. The book is written by Pamela Hill, an industry pioneer in aesthetics and the... (Continue reading)
Why is skin typing critical when assessing treatment options for clients with skin disorders or for initial treatment for new patients? In determining the best course of action to take, clinical research has shown that genetics, hair color, eye color,... (Continue reading)
A note from the new Editor in Chief In the recent years before the recession, the industry witnessed the growth of the medical spa format, which is an area that even today has been relatively unhurt by the current economic climate.... (Continue reading)
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Showing how the spa industry is weathering the difficult economy of 2008 and 2009, SpaFinder has released a new survey focusing on marketing and personnel efforts. SpaFinder, a leading spa and salon marketing and research company, has released the findings of... (Continue reading)
Whether you are opening a new spa and looking for industry information, or are an out of work spa professional looking to make valuable industry connections – there is a good reason for everyone in the industry – business owner... (Continue reading)
Fixed Pay Structure is a pay structure that does not fluctuate with revenue. What that means is that no matter how much or little revenue your spa brings in, your employees under a fixed pay structure, will be paid the... (Continue reading)