July, 2007

Whatever Happens, Always Keep Your Cool with Spa Clients

Whatever happens, always keep your cool with spa clients. There are so many reasons for this it is hard to count them all, so just look at a few of the major reasons. First you are, above all else, a professional.... (Continue reading)

IPL Treatment: What Clinicians Should Know About Treating Sun Damage

As a clinician you will eventually have a client with sun damaged skin. Those sun worshipers who have suffered the ill effects of too much solar exposure visit the offices of dermatologists every year, and many of them will also... (Continue reading)

The Most Popular Treatments Offered in American Medical Spas

American medical spas are gaining popularity every year. This combination of a cosmetic surgery office with a European style day spa is a one stop shopping center for all spa needs, especially the most popular treatments. These treatments include Botox... (Continue reading)

Don’t Skimp on Quality and Quantity of Linens and Towels

Don’t skim on quality and on quantity of linens and towels in your spa practice. Tactile experiences are important to clients and high quality towels are important as well. Also, if proper quantity is available, then rotation is reduced, each... (Continue reading)

The Smart Clinician: Knowing When You Cannot Help a Patient and Telling Them So

It is good for business to be honest and aestheticians should be honest with patients when they cannot deliver the expected results. They should especially know  when to refer a client to a cosmetic surgeon or a  dermatologist, or other... (Continue reading)

Top Ten Ways to Increase Business & Attract New Aesthetic Clients

The top ten ways to increase businesses and attract new aesthetic clients are all sound marketing efforts that you may already be doing and if not you should start soon. They include both traditional advertising and public relations, and follow. Referrals... (Continue reading)

Patients with Skin of Color: A Clinician’s Guide to Effective Tips and Treatment Techniques

Almost half of the people on earth, including over a third of the population of the US is composed of people of color; people whose skin tone is darker in complexion than the average Caucasian of western European descent. These... (Continue reading)

In Such a Competitive Industry, Aestheticians and Spa Owners Must be Exceptional Business People

It is  no longer good enough just to be a good clinician, you must also have the business skills to succeed. Remember that the competition is constantly looking for an edge, and as the old saying goes, “business is dog... (Continue reading)