In an average list of a day spa’s frequently used hardware, the words “acupuncture needles” rarely appears. However, that may be changing. More spas are finding ways to integrate this ancient Chinese healing practice into their service menus, either to reduce pain and enhance health in its traditional usage, or to rejuvenate the face in the new practice of “cosmetic acupuncture,” wherein the needles are used to stimulate facial muscles and collagen production. . .

You can liken beauty professionals’ relationships with their tools to most people’s relationships with their microwave ovens: They use them every day, don’t think much about them and then panic when they aren’t available. To most estheticians and nail technicians, these items serve as extensions of their well-practiced hands, sensitive to every nuance of movement. This is why it’s no surprise that many spa owners . . .

You can develop a loyal teen clientele by coming to the rescue before that crucial first day of school, and helping them achieve a clear complexion by the time they step onto campus. Iluma Spa & Laser Center (ilumahealth.com), a 9,000-square-foot facility in Aventura, FL, makes room on its menu for this purpose with a facial designed to heal acneic skin, . . .

There’s no doubt that your business is going to pick up come October and steadily increase through the end of the year. The question is, will you be ready with the proper quantity of backbar and retail products to keep business running smoothly and avoid leaving money on the table come January? e-Minutes spoke with Linda Mahramnia, retail manager at Spa Gregorie’s, a . . .

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