Success Story: Janna Picenti and Neuvo Hair Salon
May 1, 2013 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Featured Post, Success Stories
(Photo Credit: VIP Magazine) Janna Piacenti has been in the beauty industry for 27 years, becoming a licensed cosmetologist right out of high school, and she has seen the ins and outs of the hair and skincare worlds. After gaining invaluable experience working behind the chair she decided to open her own full-service salon in Memphis, TN, which is rapidly... Read more →
Success Story: Brenda Le Grange, Spa e
December 19, 2012 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Success Stories
Brenda Le Grange is a seasoned spa owner and operator and my personal friend. She found her spa niche in South Beach, Miami when she opened Spa e at The Courtyard at Lincoln Center. Spa e is all about bringing the spa atmosphere out of the closet and making it a social, enjoyable experience – and after celebrating 10 years there, we wanted to know... Read more →
Success Story: Yolanda Amador and Wow! Facial Bar
October 8, 2012 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Facial Bar, Success Stories
This success story features Yolanda “Mayola” Amador Origel. Yolanda has been a Repêchage distributor since 2000, has more than 12 years experience in the spa industry, and is also the Spa Director of the exclusive Melange World Spa at Marival Residences in Nuevo Vallarta. A true spa veteran, Ms. Origel instantly saw the value in the Repêchage... Read more →
Success Story: Salon Inga Double Feature
April 12, 2012 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Success Stories
A Repêchage Double Feature! Who doesn’t love a mother-daughter act? This special “Success Story” features Salon Inga Owner Inga Handing and her daughter Tanja Handing. Inga Handing serves as a Board Member and U.S. Delegate for Education for Life, represents TIGI as an Education Director, and is part of the NCA (National Cosmetology Association).... Read more →
Success Story: Philip Douglas, Owner of Philip Douglas Salon
November 30, 2011 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Interviews, Success Stories
Get personal with Philip Douglas, owner of Philip Douglas Salon, the latest edition to the Repêchage Spa de Beauté network. A renowned makeup artist and a successful salon and spa owner in the heart of Naples, Florida, Douglas has made appearances in the Bloomingdales flagship NYC store as a cosmetic national beauty expert and has had numerous guest... Read more →
Success Story: Anthony Busso Shares How Making Marketing a Priority Has Catapulted Their Business
July 11, 2011 by admin
Filed under Success Stories
In this Success Story, we speak with Anthony Busso (Manager of Le Jardin– a Repechage Spa de Beauté Concept Spa) to find the key to their success. Read on to find out why they are in a committed relationship with marketing and why Le Jardin is NOT reality show material. Repêchage: You are the Manager of Le Jardin, but you are not an... Read more →
Cutting Loose Spa Owner Coral Pleas Shares Her Success On Making Business a Family Affair
July 6, 2011 by admin
Filed under Success Stories
In this Success Story, we speak with Coral Pleas (owner of Cutting Loose– a Repechage Spa de Beauté Concept Spa) to discover the keys to her success. Read on to find out how incorporating her children has sky-rocketed her businesses and what lies ahead! Repêchage: You are an accomplished hair stylist and a member of the Intercoiffure,... Read more →
Success Story: Body Sense Day Spa Owner Kelly White Shares Spa Marketing Tips and How She Got Started in The Industry
June 24, 2011 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Success Stories
In this Success Story, we explore Kelly White’s (owner of Body Sense Day Spa in Cape Cod, Massachusetts – a Rep ê chage Spa de Beauté Concept Spa) rise to the top. Blending her love for the industry with her business-savvy-side, Kelly has now successfully run her own Day Spa for five years and counting. Find out how her journey led her... Read more →
Success Story: Southern Belle & Business Woman, Day Spa Owner Michelle Lamb Shares Her Repeat Success On Opening A Spa In Any Economy
June 16, 2011 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Success Stories
In this Success Story, we explore a grassroots approach to beauty with Michelle Lamb, owner of Lemongrass Day Spa in Summit Pointe, Georgia – a Repechage Spa de Beaute Concept Spa. In the midst of an economic downturn, Michelle has not only been able to keep her head above water- she’s doing the backstroke. Michelle has just re-opened Lemongrass... Read more →
Success Story: Desire, Dedication and Determination with Richard Calcasola
March 1, 2011 by Lydia Sarfati
Filed under Success Stories
In this Success Story, we bring another new perspective on the ever changing beauty industry from Richard Calcasola, owner of Maximus Spa/Salons of Long Island and member of Intercoiffure USA. Richard has been innovating in the industry for decades and has recently brought inspiration to the family of Repêchage spas at the Power Lunch event in December.... Read more →

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