Archive for June, 2011
Three New Board Members Join Green Spa Network
The Green Spa Network, a five-year-old association of spas, wellness resorts, and spa leaders dedicated to embracing and promoting the connection among personal well-being, economic sustainability, and environmentalism, will now benefit from the expertise of the following new board members:
Darren Hickman is the president of Szep Elet, the exclusive distributor of ilike organic skin care and Puree Spa Organics. Hickman is also part owner and director of Engeenuity, a company developing all-natural antibacterial and preservation technologies for the water and food industries.
Kim Marshall is owner of The Marshall Plan, a dynamic public relations and branding firm established in 1995 in Los Angeles. It was the first in the U.S. to specialize in spas. Today, the firm’s clients include brand leaders in the areas of lifestyle, hospitality, and wellness industries.
Rianna Riego is the principal and founder of Global SpaVantage, which is poised to be a primary resource in the spa industry by providing leadership for day spas, resort spa, medical spas, wellness centers, and resource partners to help manage and grow their businesses.
These three new members join GSN president Roberto Arjona, general manager and CEO of Rancho La Puerto (Tecate, Mexico); Jim Chenevey, co-owner and CEO of Earthlite and Living Earth Crafts; Cici Coffee, founder of Natural Body Spa & Shop (Atlanta); Lara Davidson, spa director at The Spa at Pebble Beach; Tara Grodjesk, founder and president of Tara Spa Therapy; and GSN founding board member Michael Stusser, founder of Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary (Freestone, CA). Together, they will work to provide access to a community of spas and resources that is committed to sustainability, offer a Greening Toolkit as a first step to greening a spa’s operations, provide access to advisory forums on green design and development, and more. What is your spa doing to become more green?
Clean Scene By Murad Launches New Website And YouTube Channel
Clean Scene by Murad, a skincare line for teens and young adults, announced the relaunch of the MyCleanScene.com website and the launch of the MyCleanScene YouTube channel. In addition to teaching teens and young adults the importance of healthy skin, both outlets will provide Clean Scene fans with the latest beauty, fashion, and pop culture tips and trends while offering expert advice on school and Extracurricular activities. The new, interactive MyCleanScene.com will continue to provide skincare education but will also expand to include the Squeaky Clean blog and “Buzz” sections noting upcoming and past events, celebrity fans, press awards, and media placements for the line. The site will also spotlight a Clean Scene fan, praising a selected teen or young adult whose school and extracurricular activities are seen as an inspiration to their peers. The MyCleanScene YouTube channel will present tutorials, Q&As, contests, and interviews with top makeup artists, hair stylists, and fashionistas.
New Reality Show Highlights the Nailcare Biz
I will admit it. I’m a bit of a reality TV junkie. I live for “Top Chef,” I secretly can’t get enough of “The Real Housewives,” I’m oddly enthralled by “Millionaire Matchmaker,” and I even partake in some “Jersey Shore” from time to time. So I was excited when I received some info about a reality show based in the beauty biz. Airing on the TV Guide Network next month, “Nail Files” takes viewers inside the upscale, unpredictable life of business owner Katie Cazorla. Born and raised in upstate New York, Katie is now living the glamorous life in Hollywood, where she’s has successfully launched The Painted Nail, a high-end nail salon. Her salon has become an overnight success, and she plans to franchise the business. The series follows Katie as she juggles running her salon while maintaining fabulous personal life. It already sounds like yet another reality show I won’t want to miss.
Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts Offer Free Pedicures to its Facebook Fans
Come summer, I love a pretty pedicure. What’s even better is a complimentary one. Fortunately, Facebook fans of Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts can enjoy just that thanks to some of the folks there. They’re invited to enjoy a day of free pedicures and massages this Thursday, June 23, from 11am to 6pm, at 25th St. and Fifth Ave (adjacent to Madison Square Park). Those who are interested can print an invitation at www.facebook.com/MarriottCaribbeanMexico. What better way to step into summer?
Guests of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Achieve Summer-Ready Skin with New Body Polish Treatment
The summer is upon us, which means it is time to shed those layers of clothing and show some skin. The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is offering the perfect seasonal summer body polish, Lemon Verbena and Avocado, to get skin in shape just in time for bikini season. The Lemon Verbena Sugar Scrub and Lemon Verbena Avocado and Shea Butter will be available in body treatments and manicures and pedicures from now until the end of August. The seasonal scrub combines pure cane sugar, aloe vera, jojoba, and other essential oils to leave skin silky and smooth. Whether headed to the beach, the park, or just off to work, every guest will leave the spa ready to show off glowing summer skin.
Marinello Beauty Schools to Offer Laser Certification Course
Three Marinello Schools of Beauty campuses in Utah are now offering a laser certification program, which provides additional career opportunities for its graduates in the growing field of laser hair reduction. The course will include a combination of hands-on training, lectures, and demonstrations using audio/visual aids and printed materials. Students will learn the proper technique, develop professional ethics and effective communication, and acquire the fundamentals of business management. Topics that will be covered in the course include laser physiology and tissue interaction, hair anatomy, skin pathology, safety, and effective client selection. “Education at Marinello, like the Laser Certification course, gives our students a step up in the beauty industry as they prepare for a future as a beauty and skin care expert,” says Nagui Elyas, president and COO of Marinello Schools of Beauty. “Laser hair reduction is one of the fastest growing esthetic procedures today, and now is the time to become laser certified.”
The Spa & Salon Bellagio Offers a Dynamic Fitness Program with the Help of Cirque du Soleil and Reebok
The saying ‘only in Vegas, baby’ rings true with the introduction of a new fitness program exclusively at the Bellagio Las Vegas. The Spa & Salon Bellagio has teamed up with Cirque du Soleil and Reebok to create a one-of-a-kind new workout called JUKARI Fit to Flex. The workout is inspired by the artists of Cirque du Soleil’s “O,” which is playing at the Bellagio. The program blends controlled movements with cardio to help develop long and lean muscle and a strong core using the specially designed JUKARI band. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the 50-minute class every Wednesday through Friday at 9:00am and every Saturday at 10:00am. The classes are $40 per person and include a day pass for the cardio center, wet areas, and locker room. What fitness classes make you and your clients want to sweat?
Wynne Business’s Lisa Starr Hosts Workshop in South Africa
Wynne Business senior consultant Lisa Starr will be presenting a two-day advanced spa workshop in Sandton, South Africa July 12 and 13 after the Spa Conference 2011. During professional education opportunity, attendees will learn about advanced techniques in several topics, including finance, spa marketing, management practice, human resource strategies, and developing leadership skills. To find out more, click here.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Proposes New Sunscreen Regulations to go into Effect Next Year
Choosing a sunscreen used to be easy. You’d simply look at the SPF and call it a day. Now we know that not all sunscreens are created equal. Products that protect against ultraviolet B (UVB), the rays primarily responsible for causing sunburn, will not necessarily protect you and your clients from skin cancer or premature aging. Fortunately, the FDA is shedding light on the situation to clear up any confusion related to the effectiveness of sunscreen products and ensure that they’re both labeled and manufactured properly. One of the proposed regulations is that sunscreen products with SPF values higher than 50 will simply be labeled SPF 50+. This is on account of the fact that the FDA doesn’t have adequate data proving that products with SPF values higher than 50 provide any additional protection than SPF 50 products. What do you look for in the sunscreens you choose for your clients? For more information on the proposed regulations, click here. Also, be sure to check out “Here Comes the Sun” in our latest issue.
Murad Launches The Murad Family Foundation
Murad, Inc. announced the formation of the Murad Family Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the welfare, health, and happiness of society as a whole. Joined with other Murad family members, Hilarie Murad formed the Foundation to enhance the lives of children, veterans, and deserving individuals through healthcare, education, creative arts appreciation, environmental protection, and economic relief. “The Murad Family Foundation is committed to the health of our community and our world,” says Hilarie Murad, Foundation president, who will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Murad Family Foundation. “By supporting philanthropic efforts that marry closely with Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health philosophy, we will be helping people lead healthier, happier and more connected lives. The Murad Family Foundation is eager to partner with individuals, families, and organizations that are making a difference to make the world a better place for all of us.”
