Spa News Stories
Pravana Donates to Sandy Victims
December 11, 2012
Pravana has taken a two-pronged approach to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. First, the company provided a $3,000 cash donation to the Professional Beauty Association’s Disaster Relief Fund, which was established in 1955 to assist salons in rebuilding following the devastation of natural disaster. Over the course of five decades, the fund has been there for professionals in times of dire need. The company’s second effort was in the form of product donation through Intercoiffure’s Sandy Relief Project. It contributed packettes of shampoos and conditioners from its Hydrating, Keratin Fusion, Color Ensure, and Biojen 9 lines to storm victims.
Kimara Ahnert Studio Partners with LightStim
December 7, 2012
New York City-based Kimara Ahnert Makeup & Skincare Studio announces a partnership with LightStim LED lights. The studio now offers skincare services featuring LightStim Professional LED Light Therapy and retails LightStim for Wrinkles handheld device for at-home use. “We see this partnership as a vehicle to educate our customers about LED light therapy, as well as a great way to enhance our customers’ in-studio experience by providing an advanced treatment with an at-home option for maintenance in-between appointments” says Kimara Ahnert, owner of the Kimara Ahnert Makeup & Skincare Studio. “This partnership is a natural fit, as our clients are...
Celebrity Makeup Artist Launches Bath Bar
December 7, 2012
To celebrate its highly anticipated opening, Bath Bar (Los Angeles) held a star-studded party on Dec. 1, at the new Bath Bar in Hermosa Beach, CA, its first retail flagship store in North America. "I'm really thrilled that friends, family, and work colleagues attended the Bath Bar opening and I am very appreciative their support," says Kristina Vogel, founder of Bath Bar celebrity makeup artist. "Guests thoroughly enjoyed sampling the enticing fragrances, browsing through the numerous products, and relaxing on the sofas and on the outdoor patio." Celebrity guests Annalyne McCord, Jessica Stroup, Shenae Grimes, Matt Lanter, Kyra Sedgwick, and...
OPI Founder and CEO Interviewed on Fox Business News
December 7, 2012
George Schaeffer, founder and CEO of OPI, discussed the current state of the nail polish industry in an interview on Fox Business News. According to Schaeffer, nail lacquer is seen as “accessible and affordable luxury in today’s economy. Women want to go to the salon and get away from the problems of the world.” He also talked about the success of OPI. “We try to stay ahead of the game," he said. "Consumers are willing to pay more for high quality. When you get OPI on your nails, you know its quality.” To view the video, click here: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2016123263001/opi-ceo-on-nail-polish-market/ .
MINDBODY Included in 2012 Technology 200 List
December 4, 2012
MINDBODY, provider of online business management software to the beauty, health, and wellness industry, has been named to Lead411’s Technology 200, a list of the fastest-growing US-based technology companies determined by highest percentage of revenue growth from 2009 to 2011. MINDBODY ranks #74 with a three-year revenue growth of 148 percent. “Our team is delighted to be recognized by Lead411 as a leading U.S.-based technology company,” says Rick Stollmeyer, CEO and co-founder of MINDBODY. “Our growth reflects the increasing demand for a comprehensive web-based business management solution. We’re excited to be the industry's leading provider of this solution and we...
Allied Health Association Launches Beauty Industry Job Board
December 4, 2012
The Allied Health Association announced the launch of its free beauty industry job board at */ www.alliedhealth.net . Designed for the beauty industry, this new job board is dedicated to providing information about job openings nationwide to help make finding qualified employees more simplified and centralized. All posts are reviewed before going live to ensure that only spa and salon industry related jobs will be posted. In addition to jobs, the site also features the latest in industry news, updates, and information about hiring a new candidate.
Pevonia Wins Big in 2012
November 28, 2012
Pevonia received 19 prestigious distinctions in 2012 for being innovators and frontrunners in the beauty and wellness industries. This year’s acclaims recognize the brand’s worldwide reach, new image, latest product launches, and even repeat wins for numerous global bestselling product lines. Most recently, Pevonia was once again honored with the Spa Product Line of the Year Award at the 2012 AsiaSpa Awards hosted by AsiaSpa magazine. Here's a list of the 2012 awards: American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards 2012: 1. Favorite Men’s Line 2. Favorite Sensitive Line 3. Favorite Anti-Aging Line 4. Favorite Hydrotherapy Equipment Manufacturer Finalist in 6 other...
Mark Lees Receives Humanitarian Award
November 28, 2012
Mark Lees, Ph.D., president of Mark Lees Skin Care, received the 2012 Esthetics International Humanitarian Award from The Southern Spa and Salon Conference, which took place Nov. 10-12 in Hickory, NC. The award recognized Lees for his outstanding community service and in recognition of the example he has set within the spa and salon industry. Lees owns the Mark Lees Skin Care Salon in Pensacola, FL, and Mark Lees Skin Care Product Company of Tallahassee, FL. His skincare products are sold at skincare centers and dermatology practices throughout the U.S., and he is also the author of the textbook, Skin...
Repêchage Launches Website En Español
November 28, 2012
Repêchage recently launched a website in Spanish. The new site offers Spanish-speaking visitors a place to explore Repêchage treatments and products online as well as leave reviews of their favorite products and treatments. Visitors can also find products by either skin type or by category; detailed product descriptions; step-by-step usage directions; and descriptions of professional facial and body treatments. In addition, visitors can establish an account and view and track past orders; write reviews; and view a list of upcoming spa events. “Repechage has always had a strong Spanish-speaking following," says Shiri Sarfati, executive vice president of Repêchage. "The new...
GramercyOne Changes Name to Booker
November 26, 2012
GramercyOne changed its name to Booker to simplify its brand and align with the company’s focus on helping service-based businesses run and grow successfully. The company also launched a pilot for Deal Maker, an enhancement to Booker’s automated marketing component. Deal Maker brings yield management and dynamic pricing to local service businesses by identifying, promoting, and filling off-peak appointments. Booker provides a comprehensive solution to replace everything from manual methods to disconnected software. The cloud-based platform unifies the essential components of running a service business and improves efficiency for its clients. "As demand has grown for our platform across more...
