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How to Plan a Successful Holiday Spa Event: Be Prepared!

With holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning a special event for your salon or spa to introduce your holiday offerings! ‘Tis the season for gifting and shopping, and a spa event is a great way to get clients in your spa to purchase gift certificates, retail products, and schedule spa services for themselves or their loved ones. A lot of work goes into planning a successful event, and if you are not prepared it will show. Here I’m sharing a timeline to keep you on track for a successful holiday spa event.

Hyperpigmentation: Top Questions Answered

Seeing spots? Although the sun isn’t the only cause of dark spots, this time of year is a popular time for clients to come into the spa seeking a solution for their uneven skin tone. Lydia Sarfati answers top questions relating to hyperpigmentation, dark spots and dull, uneven skin.

Hybrid Peels: A New Type of Chemical Peel for Great Results and Less Irritation

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 1.3 million chemical peel procedures in 2016, up 5 percent from 2014 and 14 percent since 2000. Just as peels are becoming more and more prevalent, so are signs of irritation and possible over-exfoliation. In fact, irritated, over-exfoliated skin from over-aggressive peels, or at-home peels performed incorrectly are now main reasons clients come to see an esthetician. To avoid over exfoliation, today there are gentle and effective hybrid peels available for estheticians to perform that cost less and provide real results without the irritation.

Hyperpigmentation: Are Age Spots the New Wrinkles?

While historically women and men would come to the salon or spa at the sight of their first wrinkle, age spots that show up on face, hands and chest, are driving in more and more clients. Not only is the incidence of age spots increasing, the demographic is getting younger! Learn about the science behind age spots, what causes them, and professional treatments for age spots.

Does Your Spa Speak to the Senses?

So many times in life we are told “don’t sweat the small stuff.” But when it comes to running a spa, that advice is all wrong. It is the details that impress your clientele and add value to your business. Read below as I share how the elements of sight, sound, touch, smell and taste convey your spa’s identity, and how to properly incorporate these elements into your business.

Dry Brushing: 10 Things You Need to Know

Dry brushing, as a method of cleaning and exfoliating the skin, has been around for thousands of years. Recently, dry brushing has become popular as a supplement to other healthy lifestyle practices such as yoga and meditation. Whether you are considering using a dry brush method in the salon, or at home, here is important information to know to garner the most benefits.

Acne & Problem Skin: How to Perform Extractions

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, about 40 million to 50 million Americans have acne at one time, making it the most common skin condition in the United States. Performing consistent effective facial treatments will not only benefit the client’s overall appearance, but will also help bolster their self-esteem.  While estheticians do not diagnose or treat acne, they must be aware of this skin condition and know how to properly provide a facial for problem skin.