Spa News Stories
Naturopathica Holistic Health Spa Commits to Being Green
February 1, 2013
The Naturopathica Healing Arts Center and Spa (East Hampton, NY) is committed to sustainable, green business practices. The company also works with partners that share their commitment to environmentally-conscious practices, sustainable sourcing, and charitable giving to local environmental organizations. Naturopathica Holistic Health is a founding member of the Green Spa Network, a non-profit organization committed to fostering and supporting green business practices in the spa industry. To this end, the East Hampton Spa uses bamboo flooring, reclaimed wooden furniture, recycled glass counters, low VOC paint, LED lighting, post-consumer recycled office supplies, and natural cleaning solutions. All spa treatments feature the...
MINDBODY Partners with SpaFinder
January 29, 2013
MINDBODY, global provider of online business management software to the health, wellness, and beauty industry, and SpaFinder Wellness, a leading wellness and spa resource, announced a partnership. The partnership will allow the 22,000-plus businesses using MINDBODY’s software to seamlessly accept SpaFinder Wellness Gift Cards online or at the front desk point of sale. SpaFinder Wellness Gift Cards can be purchased by consumers at more than 70,000 retail locations and at SpaFinder.com. They are also offered as incentives by hundreds of companies, including use by employers in corporate wellness programs. MINDBODY’s new corporate wellness offerings will also link employers with local...
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann to be Honored at Gala
January 29, 2013
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, co-founder and artistic director of OPI Products, will be the honoree at the Delete Blood Cancer Gala, which will be held at Cipriani Wall Street on May 1, to honor those that have given back by working with Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center. Weiss-Fischmann is being honored by Delete Blood Cancer, and the award will be given to her by Glenda Bailey, editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar . “I am so grateful for DKMS’s gracious acknowledgement of OPI’s efforts to help in spreading awareness,” says Weiss-Fischmann. “Blood cancer is a disease...
Kerstin Florian Introduces Luxury Travel Bar
January 25, 2013
The Luxury Travel Bar by Kerstin Florian allows spa-goers to test the luxury skincare line’s products with no commitment. It offers travel sizes of some of its key products from its Correcting, Sun, and Essentials as well as Foot Care, Caviar, and Body collections. In addition, spa-goers can purchase pre-packaged travel kits full of essentials that work together or they can create their own kits packaged in a clear travel sleeve. The Kerstin Florian Travel Bar is currently available at many fine spas that offer the company’s treatments and services, including Willow Stream Spas at The Fairmont Southhampton (Bermuda) and...
DaySmart Software Introduces New Salon Iris Products
January 25, 2013
DaySmart Software, makers of Salon Iris, announced new products, including: Version 10 for Windows with Next Generation of Remote Access, which allows spa employees to book appointments and check client information, close tickets, process credit cards, edit time blocks, and more all from any phone, computer, or mobile device; enhanced free iPhone and Android apps, which work with both the Windows and Cloud editions of Salon Iris and allow spa owners to run their business remotely, as well as book appointments, run reports, close tickets, process credit cards, and email receipts; free Salon Iris Cloud Lite, which is designed especially...
Nouveau Contour Sponsors Permanent Make-Up World Conference
January 24, 2013
Nouveau Contour announced its sponsorship of the Permanent Make-Up World Conference, which takes place March 2 to 4 at the Hilton Orlando (FL). Th event, which is hosted by the North American Permanent Make-up Professionals, will provide a tremendous incentive for the development of every permanent make-up professional. During the two-day event, attendees will be able to choose from a wide range of interesting sector-related themes such as: Color Theory & Correction, The Art of Brows, Permanent Make up for Men, Areola Pigmentation and Permanent Make-up, Building a Successful Business, Marketing & Sales for permanent Cosmetics, Needles and Techniques. The...
SpaBooker Launches an Updated Mobile App
January 21, 2013
SpaBooker launched its updated Mobile App, enabling users to take advantage of SpaBooker’s robust spa management tools on their iPads. The app allows spa owners to manage their businesses easily from their tablets, making it possible for them to book, edit, cancel, and update appointments. They can also view customer details and access basic reporting and use the app to accept credit card payments on the go when they connect Booker’s credit card swiper to their tablet.
Marinello Schools of Beauty Donates to Newtown Memorial Fund
January 21, 2013
Marinello Schools of Beauty raised more than $90,000 for the Newtown Memorial Fund, which supports victims of the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Marinello donated 100 percent of service sales received at all 62 campuses from Dec. 26 to Dec. 29. The funds donated will go toward creating a memorial in Newtown for the victims and establishing academic scholarships in the victims’ names for generations of Newtown students to come. “Local communities have shown an outpouring of support for the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy and we are so grateful for our guests, students,...
New Hair Coach Program Educates Stylists
January 21, 2013
Internationally renowned hair loss pioneer Dr. Alan J. Bauman recently launched a certified hair coach program to teach hair stylists and salons how to help consumers catch hair loss early. The Bauman Certified Hair Coach program is a day-long intensive training class that teaches hair stylists and salon owners how to identify the early signs of hair loss, answer key questions about hair loss, and conduct accurate hair loss evaluations with the HairCheck diagnostic device. Hair coach graduates also have access to the latest hair treatments like low level laser combs, nutritional supplements, and hair camouflage topical products. For more...
Jane Iredale Inspires Women Entrepreneurs in Massachusetts
January 21, 2013
Jane Iredale, president and CEO and founder of Jane Iredale – The Skin Care Makeup recently addressed the monthly meeting of the Berkshire Business and Professional Women (Berkshire BPW) organization, which was held at the Kemble Inn in Lenox, MA. Seventy-five members of the organization were in attendance for the talk. Iredale discussed what inspired her to create her own line of mineral makeup, particular challenges she has had to overcome to produce a globally recognized product line, and specific advice to women entrepreneurs who are trying to find their own way to a successful path in business. After her...
