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(Perri Polowy, Spa Educator for XSport Spa) This year, XSport Fitness was selected for our 2014 President’s Award of Excellence – Wellness & Fitness Center. Perri Polowy, Spa Educator for all 16 XSport Spa locations, discusses how Repêchage Professional Skin Care has helped the spa division expand and make its presence within a fitness center. …
Director of Repêchage Polska, Izabella Abramowicz, sat down with me to chat about her visit to New York for the Repêchage 16th Annual International Congress and to tell me about the latest success and happenings with Repêchage in Poland! This was your first time to New York, what was your impression? I like the different …
Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!), “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, and one of my dear friends. Winn has been a business owner for over 29 years, and is the founder and co-owner of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division. He …
During his 25 years as a stylist, platform artist and educator, Mr. Fiore has worked with many of the top beauty professionals in the world. Recognized as an innovator in the industry, he has elevated Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers – New York into the elite, “ the ivy league of cosmetology schools.” Mr. Fiore is …
A 28-year veteran of the beauty industry, Jack Panico is not only a high-end beauty expert and top industry leader, but also President and CEO of four prestigious salons and spas located in Ridgewood, Oradell, and West Caldwell, New Jersey as well as South Beach, Florida. He travels the country as a trusted consultant for …
Lester and Leslie Crowell are not only brother and sister, but they are the force behind Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique in Marietta, Georgia. A true success story, Lester started as a shampoo boy in the salon and eventually bought out the owners, now managing the location while his sister Leslie focuses on providing world …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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). Tanja …