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May, 2009

To Extract Or Not to Extract… The Facial Debate Continues

Written on 29 May, 2009 at 8:46 in Beauty & Skin Care | viewed 13,033 views times | 5 Comments

Holistic Nu Age Facials with No Extractions Versus European Traditional Facials with Extractions… The debate continues among aestheticians and clinicians over extraction during facials. Some, especially “old school” aestheticians who have been in the profession for years and those who... (Continue reading)

Teaching Your Employees to Proactively Sell & Cross Promote Spa and Beauty Retail Products

Written on 27 May, 2009 at 8:51 in Business & Marketing | viewed 645 views times | 0 Comments

In the world of retail sales (especially in the hyper competitive spa industry) there are two kinds of salespeople…those who are successful and those who are not.  While it’s true that some people are just born with the natural ability... (Continue reading)

Industry Buzz: Internet Beauty Product Sales Are Up

Written on 26 May, 2009 at 6:50 in News | viewed 648 views times | 0 Comments

Online purchasing of beauty products is increasing, according to research from the NPD Group. The state of the economy appears to be taking its toll on beauty purchases across most retail channels, with the exception of one—the Internet. According to Emerging... (Continue reading)

IN THE NEWS: Insight on African-American Women’s Beauty Market

Written on 22 May, 2009 at 5:18 in Aesthetician Education, News | viewed 620 views times | 0 Comments
IN THE NEWS: Insight on African-American Women's Beauty Market

Essence Magazine Offers Insight on African-American Women's Beauty MarketA study by Essence magazine, in conjunction with Vision Critical Group, shows that African-American women spend nearly twice as much on skin care annually than the general market. Essence magazine shared the results... (Continue reading)

Recession Proofing Your Spa or Beauty Business: Know When to Expand and When To Take it Nice and Slow

Written on 20 May, 2009 at 6:11 in Business & Marketing, Human Resources | viewed 362 views times | 0 Comments
Recession Proofing Your Spa or Beauty Business: Know When to Expand and When To Take it Nice and Slow

Knowing when to grow a business and when to take is slow is a skill that some managers have naturally, but that most have to learn. Some business managers try to grow too fast and this can lead to increased... (Continue reading)

Thriving in a Stuggling Economy: Creating a Strong Resume for the Spa Industry

Written on 19 May, 2009 at 8:01 in Human Resources | viewed 790 views times | 1 Comment

Critical Tips for the Beauty Clinician or Spa Aesthetician A clinician’s resume used by an aesthetician should be able to pass two tests: 1) Will it be scanned or glanced at and 2) will it be read?   Many spa directors, managers... (Continue reading)

May Is Skin Cancer Month: Talk With Your Clients About Sunscreen

Written on 18 May, 2009 at 6:22 in Aesthetician Education, Medical & Day Spas | viewed 271 views times | 0 Comments
May Is Skin Cancer Month: Talk With Your Clients About Sunscreen

Reprinted from Skin Inc. Honest, simple, clean and healthy; these are concepts that resonate with today’s skin care consumer. Now is the time for estheticians to embrace proven, tried-and-true wisdom and incorporate a back-to-basics approach. That, at its heart, is what... (Continue reading)

Part V: News and Updates from the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Written on 15 May, 2009 at 6:01 in News, Plastic Surgery | viewed 765 views times | 0 Comments

Survey Finds That Women Are More Likely To Consider Plastic Surgery Than They Were Ten Years Ago, But Men Are Less Likely   New York, NY (March 16, 2009) – A new survey shows that more than half (56%) of all Americans... (Continue reading)

Part IV: News and Updates from the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Written on 14 May, 2009 at 8:54 in News, Plastic Surgery | viewed 729 views times | 0 Comments

Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk?Report Warns of Effects From Bleeding to Drug Interactions   New York, NY (April 14, 2009) – For many people, the words "natural" or "herbal"  are virtually synonymous with safety and purity.  Products available... (Continue reading)

Part III: News and Updates from the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Written on 13 May, 2009 at 7:26 in News, Plastic Surgery | viewed 609 views times | 0 Comments

Liposuction No Longer the Most Popular Surgical Procedure According to New StatisticsAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports 10.2 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2008   NEW YORK, NY (March 16, 2009) – Over 10.2 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed... (Continue reading)

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