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Employment and Career Week: Behavioral Job Interviews Are Common in the Beauty Industry

The most common interview style used in the spa and beauty industries is the behavioral job interview, designed to give the interviewer an idea of how you as an employee would handle situations that could arise if you were working... (Continue reading)

Spa Management Journal: An Great Industry Resource for Beauty Professionals

If you are a spa owner, aesthetician working in the beauty industry or manager working in the spa industry today, you need to be able to tap into what’s happening in the business by staying informed and up-to-date on the... (Continue reading)

If You Are Not an RMT, Consider Bringing One in To Boost Expand Service Offerings and Increase Business

Does your spa or aesthetics studio offer massage therapy? If not you should consider offering this service to see a marked increase in business traffic. Finding a registered massage therapist can add a new dimension to your business model and... (Continue reading)

Success Lies in Spotting Imporant Beauty Industry Trends

Keeping an eye on spa treatment trends is essential to stay competitive. The spa market is relatively new in the US in its current form and is constantly changing. It is also intensely competitive. You’ve worked hard to get the... (Continue reading)

Professional Insight: Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aging

It is important for the clinician to understand the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic aging, the two distinct types of aging skin. Intrinsic aging is that aging which we inherit. It is internal. Extrinsic or external aging is caused by... (Continue reading)

Marketing Your Beauty Business Using a Grassroots Approach

There are many different ways to market your spa or aesthetics business which might including magazine ads, radio spots and other fancy methods that are also very pricey. While these are effective, you might also want to try reaching potential... (Continue reading)

Spa Equipment: When To Buy New and When Used is Perfectly Fine!

You’re opening up a new spa and you have gone over your checklist on your needs. Spa equipment, furniture, supplies of all types, you know what you need, and now the big choice: new or used. Which should you acquire? If... (Continue reading)

Laser Hair Removal: Do Your Homework Before Purchasing Equipment

Laser hair removal technology has changed a lot in the past five years.  It should come as no surprise that up to date equipment is better for clients when it comes to both results and comfort levels.  This in turn... (Continue reading)

Wearing Exam Gloves During Treatment: A Must

From the Desk of Pamela Hill:  Over the last 10 years aestheticians and their treatments have become more sophisticated. As such the question of wearing gloves has sparked debated. Just as the dental hygienist now wears gloves, a mask and goggles... (Continue reading)

Thalassotherapy- Understanding from a Therapist Perspective

1. Definition Generalities "Vichy Shower = Rain Shower = Affusion Shower" The Vichy shower is a rain-like spray produced by 5 micro jets fixed to a horizontal rail. The person is lying down on a couch where the... (Continue reading)