Since 1955, the PBA Disaster Relief Fund has been there to assist spas, salons, and beauty professionals recover and rebuild after devastation caused by natural disasters. As tornadoes and related storms continue to move across Oklahoma and parts of the Midwest, the PBA is reaching out to beauty professionals and companies to contribute to the PBA Disaster Relief Fund so...

I recently had the opportunity to meet Mathilde Thomas, founder of Caudalie Skincare , at an event launching the line's Divine Body collection. As a fan of the vinotherapy-based line, it was great to meet the woman behind the popular products. I had interviewed Thomas earlier in the year for our From the Ground Up column in which we featured...

Last week, Angelina Jolie made headlines when she revealed that she had underdone a double mastectomy following a positive test for the BRCA mutation. The news has helped raise awareness about this issue, and Well+Good NYC recently posted the following blog written by Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph —a top breast surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center and an expert on BRCA...

Do your clients want truly fabulous skin—glowing, vibrant, and younger looking skin? Make sure they’re putting foods for healthy skin on their plates. “Everything you eat becomes a part of not only your inner being, but the outer fabric of your body as well. The healthier the foods are that you consume, the better your skin will look,” says Susan...

Although a spa is the ideal place to disconnect from technology, there is no denying that mobile apps can certainly help simplify life. Planet Beach , creator of the contempo spa concept and a leader in automated spa services, recently launched its new mobile app for iOS and Android powered mobile devices. The free app for smartphones and tablets helps...

While new nail polish shades are often introduced in honor of celebs and new movie releases, OPI has created a limited-edition green nail polish in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, a non-profit organization that was founded after the school shootings in Newton, CT. Not available for sale, Sandy Hook Green will be given to anyone who donates $10 or more...

A recent adventure by the Kardashian Klan is being dubbed as “fishy” by the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA). Kim and Kourtney recently filmed an episode of their reality show in Greece, during which they received fish pedicures. According to the INTA, this practice is not a great idea and does not fit into the Pedicure Equipment Cleaning & Disinfecting...

Two years ago, I attended St. Lucia's inaugural Health & Wellness Retreat . The event was such a success that it is now back for its third year. Scheduled for November 1-3, the retreat, which is being billed as a means to "Elevate Yourself," will include noted experts such as Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef winner;...