Skin Care

Featured Post

August 12, 2010

On behalf of the entire Repêchage Family, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for joining us at this year’s 12th International Congress for Salon and Spa Professionals and Spa de Beauté Award Gala, August 2-3, 2010, in NYC. This year, we saw our largest attendance ever and we truly appreciate that you were able to be with us for the celebration of our 30th Anniversary! It is our hope... Read more →

Press & Media

August 30, 2010

Lydia Sarfati, CEO and Founder of Repêchage is teaming up with Isabel Calleros, consultant /Esthetician and Esthetics School Owner to recreate her curriculum, originally developed in 1997 with National Aesthetics Institute. The school will incorporate Repêchage treatments and products into their salon, spa and clinical program. The pair was destined to find themselves working together after Calleros first attended an education class in 1983 led by Lydia Sarfati. Years later, they are reuniting to bring superior education to the next generation of estheticians. The partnership is off to a great... Read more →

August 26, 2010

New York Salon and Spa Owner Rebecca Lieberman of Manhattan’s Besu Salon and Day Spa celebrates her cover shoot on August 25, 2010. Shiri Sarfati of Repechage interview Rebecca and the Repechage team at the event. To learn more about Besu Salon and Day Spa Visit New York Salon and Spa Related posts No related posts.  Read More →

Skin Care Science

August 5, 2010

“Should I be providing micro-dermabrasion in my salon?” What can we do with new laser treatments?” “What are the benefits of Vitamin C and how can I harness that power for anti-aging treatments?” These are only some of the questions that I have been asked throughout my career about skin training. We, collectively as estheticians, need to depend on our knowledge of skin structure and function rather than depend on technology. Scientific advancements and high tech equipment cannot supplement deficiencies in our esthetic training and education. It seems we are so willing to buy in to... Read more →

June 16, 2010

More and more dermatologists and plastic surgeons are recognizing the contributions of estheticians to the well being of their clients. Many are even incorporating day spa services as part of their practices by either hiring full-time estheticians or developing an association with a day spa. Increasingly, dermatologists and plastic surgeons do not see estheticians as competition, but rather as equal partners. The medical society is beginning to recognize the professionalism of the esthetics industry. Like never before, this is an excellent time for skin care professionals to reach out to the... Read more →

Business Tips

July 8, 2010

For me, international travel is not only something I do for fun, but it is part of the job description. While racking up those Frequent Flyer miles, be it for business or pleasure, I relish the opportunity to explore spa and skincare trends at different ports of call. It helps to keep me abreast on the latest trends and educate me on where the industry is going. One of the biggest trends I’ve noticed during my travels is the importance of Spas to hotels in attracting guests. Hotels are spending more money to design ultra-luxurious spas because travelers have become more spa-savvy and increasingly... Read more →

May 25, 2010

Often times employees are promoted into management roles as a reward for their excellent work and contributions to the business. Unfortunately, while that person deserves to be rewarded, they may not be management material. An esthetician might have more repeat business than any person on your staff, she might have a magical touch and give the most exquisite facial, but she may not have the right touch when it comes to managing a business and managing people. The role of “manager” continues to expand in all businesses, regardless of industry and there is a real lack of management training in... Read more →