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I can’t believe it is already 2013, it seems like I was just writing my New Year’s resolutions for 2012! As I was looking over last year’s resolutions, I realized that I did a pretty good job at achieving my goals! I spent more time with my family and my husband David and even took …
In the beauty industry, most of us do big promotions for Mother’s Day, and not that they don’t deserve it, but Dad could use a day at the spa too! Between his job and the yard work, Dad could probably use a mani-pedi and then some! Unfortunately, salons and spas are not always macho-man-friendly. So …
With Memorial Day on the horizon, summer has officially arrived, aka “wedding season”. Soon your salon or spa will be filled to the brink with brides and bridesmaids primping for the big day. Want to be sure you don’t run into any “bridezillas” this season? Make sure your clients have a plan of action leading …
April Showers bring May flowers! I can hardly believe May is here already, but I am excited to see the flowers at the Repêchage headquarters inSecaucus,NJstart to bloom. I love flowers and I always recommend having fresh arrangements in your spa or salon. They are beautiful, inviting, aromatic and they have the ability to transform …
Europeans are all about the therapeutic powers of baths. I have traveled all over Europe and even in low quality European hotels, there is always a beautiful bathtub. For centuries, people have turned to relaxing in waters, especially sea water (thalassotherapy), for its rejuvenating and healing properties. In the US however, showers dominate. Now-a-days, it …
(Photo Credit: www.ultimatebridalmag.com) No need to blush, if your clients need help getting “out of the red” you should be equipped to help them! I’m of course talking about Rosacea. Rosacea is estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans[1] and as a salon and spa professional you should note that April is Rosacea Awareness …
I just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy. While I was there, I met with Dr. Andrea Bovero, who focused his postdoctoral training in dermocosmetic sciences and technology. While speaking with Dr. Bovero (don’t miss his presentation at IECSC in Las Vegas!), we discussed how important all five senses are when it comes to …
I am always searching for the latest ingredients, procedures and marketing tools to make sure that every salon or spa carrying the Repêchage products is successful. It is important however, to make the Repêchage products work for you! Signature treatments are what set your spa apart from the next, like the Champagne & Rose Luxury …
For Valentine’s Day Last year, I offered 4 Tips for A Very Spa Valentine’s Day. I hope that you were able to successfully incorporate those tips into your spa, and that you plan on referring to them again this year! This year, we’ve been thrown a little curve ball, Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday! …
Walking in a winter wonderland is not always as relaxing as it sounds! A walk outside could mean cold, wet, stressed-out feet! As I mentioned in my post for Beauty Trends in 2012 , cold therapy can be great for sore feet but in the spa not the snow! This effective spa pedicure gives you …