The spa world has always embraced differences in bodies and beliefs, colors and cultures, treatments and traditions. In fact, many spas today reflect the diversity that has built the industry (see “Worldly Wisdom” in the May issue of DAYSPA). However, as we honor our differences we must never lose sight of our numerous similarities. We all have skin, and we’re all vulnerable to the environmental forces that affect it.
Perhaps the most dramatic example of this fact is the effect of global warming, to which no one is immune. A United Nations report issued this year . . .
Selling bottle after bottle of SPF product is commendable; your clients are a little safer in the sun thanks to you. But are they informed about how to use these products for maximum effect? Experts say that the majority of sunscreen users don’t use them properly. Here’s where you can help. Tell your clients that sunscreens should:
- Be applied at a quantity of at least 1¼ fluid oz for the whole body, per application.
- Be applied at least 30 minutes before sun exposure . . .
The Red Carpet Hollywood (theredcarpethollywood.com) in Hollywood, CA, lives up to its name with a series of body wrap parties designed to entertain while they slim. "Every month we have different body wrap party themes," explains L'titia Gunnells Hall, spa owner and personal life coach. These lively experiences all include wraps over various parts of the body, specially chosen goodies and before-and-after photos that are mailed to clients afterward. Snacks and drinks vary to include various nutritional supplements and cleansing juices. Wrap party themes include . . .
The compassion and generosity of the spa industry is well- documented, with thousands of examples of spas and spa manufacturers that have contributed time, money, products and talent to benefit local, national and global causes. There are also many spas and companies that would like to find ways to contribute but can’t seem to find the time and resources. Enter SpaCare – Organized Charitable Giving, the brainchild of The Day Spa Association executive director Hannelore Leavy and organization board member Monique Iacobacci, with Veronica Wilson as creative director. E-Minutes spoke to Iacobacci about how this unique venture works . . .
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