Because I no longer have an iPhone (I traded mine in for a Droid), I must admit to being a bit disappointed that I have no use for the new colorful iPhone Cases from My Case Couture and OPI . Partnering with the popular nailcare company, My Case Couture has introduced six cases with free matching mini bottles of OPI...

It should come as no surprise to learn that customer service is at the heart of any spa. It's certainly one of the first things I notice, and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. It's always a great time evaluate the customer service your spa delivers and look for ways you and your staff can improve. Here, Dermalogica 's...

To many people, the holidays are a magical time. But there's no magical way to get all the shopping, decorating, cooking, cleaning and travelling done without the risk of stress, exhaustion and even injury. "This is a wonderful time of year, but it can actually be quite dangerous," says Sam Bayoumy, PT, Director of Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation ...

Want to know what consumers are thinking this holiday season? Then you're in luck because Birchbox , a club that introduces members to products and insider tips with a regular curated box of beauty samples, released the results of a recent survey it conducted to understand shopping and gift habits. After polling 3,000 women, the company found that the average...

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend Repechage 's Annual Power Lunch. Hosted by Repechage executive vice president Shiri Sarfati, the event was a chance to connect with spa and salon professionals and discuss a variety of business-building strategies and holiday-marketing initiatives. Offering ideas for helping spas succeed this season, here guest speaker Vito Mazza, Jr., president of...

*/ With the passing of Halloween and holiday marketing in full effect seemingly everywhere I go, I thought it was a good time to get you thinking about your spa and your holiday marketing plans, particularly when it comes to your online strategies. Luckily, I just received a great top-ten list from Spa Development & Equipment that I wanted to...

I’m an admitted germaphobe, so any time I hear about something that adds to the cleanliness level of spa-going, I’m automatically a fan. Plus, I loved “The X Files” when the show was on TV, so I found a recent “X” Files promotion from Duri to be totally charming. According to Faina Ritz, the chemist behind Duri Cosmetics, most nail...

In the October issue of American Spa, we featured a wide range of spa and wellness companies that are doing their part to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a look at some additional products that give back: */ Company: Aviva Labs Product: Inspires Velvet Soft Moisturizing Crème Charity: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G...

When it comes to both skincare and haircare, I seem to do better with all-natural ingredients. Strong ingredients tend to make me breakout and my hair to get scraggly looking. So when I got the chance to sample some of the new Pure Luxury products from Intelligent Nutrients , a certified organic health and beauty brand created by renowned environmentalist...

I love Vivienne Tam. I have happily received her dresses for birthday gifts the past few years, and I also love the uniforms she has created for Mandarin Oriental. So I was excited to hear about another great hospitality partnership she has created. Marking the one-year anniversary of its global welcome program for Chinese travelers, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has...