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Gone are the days of a sloppy, unkempt appearance being acceptable for a man. According to a recent study by the University of the West of England, over 80% of men feel anxiety about their body image. They are finally realizing that there is nothing prissy or girly about taking care of themselves. Men are …
Skincare is not just for your face! Your hands are one of the most exposed areas of your body, making them susceptible to prolonged sun exposure and extreme weather conditions. The daily wear and tear can really take a toll on your hands and can actually make you appear older than you are! We take …
We recently held the Repêchage 15th International Congress For Salon and Spa Professionals and as I prepared myself for my presentation I assessed the beauty industry and analyzed the most important trends for spas and salons. One of the biggest trends is the rising concern of the appearance and health of skin from the neck …
July 30th, 2013 – Secaucus, NJ – Repêchage President and Founder Lydia Sarfati launched three new anti-aging hand treatments to skincare and spa professionals from across the country as well as from The Dominican Republic, The Grand Cayman Islands, Trinidad and The British West Indies at a hands-on training at the LydiaSarfatiPost-GraduateSkinCareAcademy in Secaucus, NJ. …
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 …
With sandal-season in full swing, you have probably noticed an influx of pedicure appointments in your spa. You have probably also noticed, that your clients don’t want to spend their summer cooped up in your dark treatment rooms. So, how do you get all of these pedicure clients to spend more money in your spa? …
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 …
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 …
Let’s face it, today almost everyone has a smart phone. All your customers have to do is turn on their phone to see that their best friend just checked into ABC Day Spa, thus ABC Day Spa just got an instant spa recommendation! In this industry of “high touch” you have to get “high tech”! …
Cold, dry winters can leave your hands feeling rough, itchy and uncomfortable. You and your clients may need an extra boost of moisture to keep hands soft and smooth. What most people don’t realize is that dry skin promotes aging, and is usually the culprit behind most fine lines and wrinkles, even on your hands. So …