Flood Safety in Texas
This summer, after several years of severe drought, Texas experienced…All of this rain caused flooding in many parts of the state and the death toll from this deluge was 20. As the rain slows down and...
View ArticleAlleviating Depression in the Spa
Depression affects one out of 10 people in the United…It is important for skin care professionals to know the signs of depression and spa treatments that can help. Emotional symptoms of depression may...
View ArticleBelievable Brows: An artistic technique for creating realistic eyebrows for...
Hair loss is traumatic experience that can result in a…When applying any method of cosmetic eyebrow restoration, it is important to know the craft. This includes learning how to measure, choosing the...
View ArticleThe Business of the Skin
Arecent conversation with a skin care professional revealed that she…Why are You in Business?Whether you are a sole practitioner or work in a clinic or spa, the common dominator in your business is...
View ArticlePlumping and Volumizing Technologies in Skin Care
As different aging processes take over, the need for ingredients…Numerous anti-aging methods, such as minimally invasive injectable fillers, including hyaluronic acid, collagen and fat cells, lasers,...
View ArticleStop A Fire Before It Starts: Fire-Prevention Safety in the Spa
While every salon and spa owner’s worst nightmare is having…DRYING MACHINESMost fires in spas start from the dryer. Here are a few tips that can help to prevent dryer fires. First, dryers should not be...
View ArticleLiability Possibilities in the Spa
Thus far, there are random stories that stick out in…Liability Example #1A fun, easy-going group of at least five new clients in their 40s booked a little get together at the spa. After they had tea...
View ArticleWinter Skin Solutions
The cold and windy wintertime is ahead of us and…First of all, there are some wonderful treatments that go hand in hand with winter, when the sun is not as bright and days not as long. While collagen...
View ArticleStaying Aware About Breast Cancer Awareness
This October, both skin care professionals and clients will be…Breast cancer awareness is not about clever slogans and pink pens; it is about educating people about the realistic risks of developing...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Care, a breast cancer support charity, hosts three, annual...
Breast Cancer Care, a breast cancer support charity, hosts three,…This year, the show will be hosted by renowned fashion correspondent Hilary Alexander. In addition to models strutting the catwalk,...
View ArticleMetastatic Breast Cancer An Even Uglier Side of Breast Cancer
There is an old myth that massage therapy and other…Metastatic cancer always has the same name as the primary cancer, so breast cancer that has spread to the brain and forms a tumor is called...
View ArticleFour Questions with The Oncology Massage Therapist
Cheryl Chapman is a pioneer in massage for cancer and…How different was training for massage in the 80’s versus today?“When I was in school, teachers said we could not touch clients who had cancer. The...
View ArticleContributing to the Cause: Breast Cancer Fundraising Ideas for Spas
During breast cancer awareness month, spas and salons may be…Kick off fundraising efforts by picking one treatment that will serve to benefit the cause by donating a portion of its proceeds to a breast...
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