Aesthetician Education

Massage Therapy and Its Critical Importance in the Spa Setting (Part 2)

Massage Therapy and Its Critical Importance in the Spa Setting (Part 2)

To read Part 1 first, click here PART TWO: Massage builds a loyal client base Massage helps spas to build a loyal customer base.  People invariably feel better after receiving massage treatments and they associate this feeling of increased wellbeing with the massage,... (Continue reading)

IN THE NEWS: Program to Help Cancer Patients Looking for Teachers (Estheticians Give Back)

IN THE NEWS: Program to Help Cancer Patients Looking for Teachers (Estheticians Give Back)

The Times-Standard Posted: 04/02/2009 01:17:36 AM PDT The American Cancer Society's Look Good Feel Better program, which helps those battling the disease cope with the harsh physical side effects of cancer treatment, is seeking licensed cosmetologists and estheticians to teach the program. ”The program... (Continue reading)

Selling the Overall Benefits (Short and Long Term) of Professional Facials

Selling the Overall Benefits (Short and Long Term) of Professional Facials

Many people are under the misconception that facials are just a beauty treatment, which is untrue.  Facials are a healing therapy that boost the health and well-being of your spa clients.  As an industry professional you are already... (Continue reading)

Massage Therapy and Its Critical Importance in the Spa Setting (Part 1)

Given that researchers have reported that more than 80% of all disease may have its roots in stress, it behooves us all to look for ways to reduce the stress in our lives—which is why massage therapy is... (Continue reading)

IN THE NEWS: North Carolina’s First Eco-Friendly Medical Office

News reprinted from MyNC.com Youthology is the first eco-friendly medical office in North Carolina to register with the US Green Building Council for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED certification is an outstanding achievement based on the results... (Continue reading)

Starting a Spa Business: Finding Small Business Funding for Women Entrepreneurs

One of the most complicated aspects of running your own spa business is having access to working capital, funding and loans. As many new business owners quickly realize, finding capital to start, nurture or develop a business can... (Continue reading)

Success in Spa Client Relations: Common Sense Tips That Work on Selling Services

Selling spa services requires a unique approach, and in most cases a more personal approach. All service related businesses, and most especially those in the spa industry, share common elements that make them dissimilar from product driven industries. To... (Continue reading)

IN THE NEWS: The Inclusive Medical Spa

Reprinted from the March 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine —————————————— In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you have been. This is true of many things, including the evolution of the spa field and the medical... (Continue reading)

Estheticians Take Notice of Medical Spa No-No’s in the State of California

The following question was recently submitted to Skin Inc. magazine and was answered by Deedee Crossett, founder of the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology (SFIEC) in San Francisco and member of the California State Board of Board of... (Continue reading)

Top 10 List: Ways to Keep Your Spa Clients Happy and Create a Profitable Business

While offering spa clients a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere is of the utmost priority for most spas, making a profit is the ultimate goal for any spa owner or spa manager.  Making a profit, while also offering clients competitively priced... (Continue reading)