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Laser Treatments and Skin of Color

Written by Mary Nielsen

Laser-based treatments can be some of the most transformative treatments for a client, but also some of the riskiest, as improper application can result in blistering, delayed healing, infection, and even scarring. If your scope of practice includes light-energy devices, you need to know how light energy is absorbed by the skin. Skin of color requires additional consideration when performing laser treatments. UNDERSTANDING WAVELENGTH Lasers…

Published in Encompassing Ethnicity

Top Tips to Become a Better Leader in Your Spa

Written by Mara Shorr

Working with aesthetic medical practices and medical spas across the country, one of the truest common denominators for areas of improvement is that of human resources. After all, your team can make or break the success of your business. At the helm of that team is the leader and if you’re reading this article, that leader is most likely you. Whether the title is manager,…

Published in Top Notch Spa

Psorasis

Written by Brenda Linday

Psoriasis comes from the Greek term “psora,” which means itch. This common skin condition speeds up the cellular turnover cycle causing a rapid buildup on the skin’s surface, forming scales and itchy, red patches that are sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease. Most forms of psoriasis go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding or even going into complete remission.…

Published in Skin ID

LED for Pigmentation – Yes or No?

Written by Pam Cushing

We all know fashions come and go, but the one trend that hasn’t changed for decades is the desire for a bronzed and healthy skin. This trend, popularized in the 1920s by fashion icon Coco Chanel, was viewed as the sign of health and a degree of wealth and privilege. The trend and desire for the healthy glow has persisted through the decades – from…

Published in The LED Playbook

Online Giveaways

Written by Kelly Conlan

In this increasingly digital environment, you’ll be hard pressed to find a business that does not list social media growth as an annual goal year after year. Businesses have realized the necessity of cultivating a large and engaged social media following. However, realization is only half the battle. The hard work begins with developing and implementing an effective growth strategy. Thankfully, social media strategists have…

Published in Websentials

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