2009

How to Design a Retail Space for your Day Spa – Part I

Product Sales and Optimal Retail Sales Arrangements – Part I Designing your spa’s retail space is both an art and a science.  In order to effectively move merchandise by displaying it in an attractive, yet well thought out manner, you need... (Continue reading)

Get in on the Trend: Try High End Spa Beauty Products from Pamela Hill

Get in on the Trend: Try High End Spa Beauty Products from Pamela Hill

Pamela Hill Skin Care Products are well known for their quality approach to non surgical care of the skin. At the direction of Pamela Hill, a world renowned chemist created the Pamela Hill line keeping in mind not only how... (Continue reading)

Good News for Beauty Product Sales: Spa Products Show Strongest Growth

Historically, the beauty industry has weathered store closings, recession and war with strong sales. Due to one of the worst economic downturns in the nation’s history, 2008 was different. It was the first year each beauty category truly struggled and... (Continue reading)

The Best Steps to Take in Hiring Staff for your Spa or Beauty Business

You cannot expect to hire qualified, quality staff if you take the first applicant that walks in and applies for the advertised position (even if they ARE qualified). Every once in a while you might get lucky, but considering reality... (Continue reading)

Continuing Education for Estheticians: Put Your Mind Where the Money Is!

If you are looking to further your career in the day spa or medical spa industry, this interest on continuing education for aestheticians will be of interest to you… It’s no secret that professional estheticians are education hounds! They love... (Continue reading)

Listening to the Needs of Spa Customers is Important When Considering Business Expansion

Customers generally like the same types of services and if you see a trend from customer responses, the chances are very likely that another competitor in your area is offering that service or most customers would prefer them.  Run customer... (Continue reading)

A Brief Overview of the Medical Spa Industry in North America

For Baby Boomers – the millions of people born from 1946 to 1960 (78 million in the United States alone) – a trip to the spa often is not just another place to lie in unhurried pampering. With longer life... (Continue reading)

IN THE NEWS: IAPAM Endorses Comprehensive Aesthetic Training for Medical Spas

Many State regulators are looking at increased regulation of the medical spa industry. Many medical boards are now looking at requiring physician's to complete a combination of didactic and hands-on aesthetic medicine training prior to entering this field. March 26,... (Continue reading)

A Clinical Overview of Temporary Injectable Fillers (Collagen, Restylane, Perlane & Hylaform)

A Clinical Overview of Temporary Injectable Fillers (Collagen, Restylane, Perlane & Hylaform)

Temporary injectable fillers like collagen are widely used for cosmetic enhancement.  Collagen itself is in fact used for many purposes, though its use is declining.  Since it is bovine derived, meaning that it comes from cows there is a slight... (Continue reading)

The History of Aromatherapy – Part 3

The History of Aromatherapy - Part 3

Part Three: A Back Story for Spa Owners, Managers and Aestheticians Who Offer Aromatherapy Services to Clients This is a published article that talks about therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy to spa clients and others Click Here to Read PART I Click Here... (Continue reading)

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