Although I'm often asked about spa trends, I've found it difficult, lately, to pinpoint any that are truly original. One, however, that has been gaining momentum recently is the farm-to-treatment-table trend. A variation on the farm-to-table concept found at restaurants, it fits well with the industry's efforts to be greener. The Spa at the Omni Mount Washington Resort (Bretton Woods,...

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...

Mother’s Day is the second-biggest gift-giving holiday of the year, coming in just behind the winter holiday season and ahead of Valentine’s Day. According to Statistic Brain, approximately $14.6 billion will be spent on Mother’s Day, and your spa should be reaping revenue from these sales. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to arm your spa with...

I have to admit that the iPhone app I seem to use the most nowadays is Words With Friends—I’m bitterly trying to get over the fact that my little brothers keep beating me in spite of my job in publishing. However, I know that I’m seriously under-utilizing all the wonderful apps that are available, particularly those that relate to our...

I’m coming off a rather busy time that involves attending two trade shows, the closing of the year’s biggest issue of American Spa , and the planning of a summer family trip. One thing I’ve learned about myself is that when I get busy, I get forgetful. Just this week, I’ve forgotten my keys, my cell phone, and the names...

As an industry, one of the most talked-about topics is employee compensation. With this in mind, I wanted to share this excellent recent post from the team at the Global Spa & Wellness Summit’s blog as it relates to esthetician compensation. Enjoy! Compensation is, in most markets, the single biggest expense in spa business operations. This makes sense – after...

As spa professionals, we all love a good trend report. Last week, I was introduced to one more excellent industry analysis courtesy of Wynne Business ’s Lisa Starr at Spatec Spring . She was the event’s keynote speaker, and she created an excellent report based on her vast industry knowledge and world travels. Among the her picks for the hottest...

Today’s newsletter from Healing Lifestyles & Spa featured a list of foods that help fight cancer, written by Melissa Williams, the co-owner, Yoga Junction . Since I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t been impacted in some way by cancer, I wanted to share. Please share with your clients and loved ones, and add these foods to your shopping lists...

Recently, on " Kourtney and Kim Take Miami ," Kim Kardashian underwent a procedure that is getting a fair amount of attention these days, the aptly named Vampire Facial. While not exactly pretty to watch, the bloody facial, which relies on the body's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP), is reputed to energize cells and boost collagen production. After skin is treated...

Wellness Week , presented by SpaFinder Wellness, kicks off next week and runs from March 11 to 17. To help participants work toward a healthier lifestyle, they are encouraged to commit to seven pledges to make the week well. Share these with your clients to help them achieve their wellness goals. 1. Change My Breakfast: I will kick off my...