The aesthetic industry is a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow as the ever-increasing demand for self-perfection continues to rise. Social media has led to a more self-focused society and cameras and videos now show imperfections that people may have not seen before. Camera filters show the potential for people to look airbrushed and perfect, leading them to want that look in real life.…

Spring is the season that celebrates life, growth, and new beginnings. It is the perfect time of year for professionals to check in on their yearly goals, spa strategies, and client acquisition and retention efforts to ensure their spa is anything but garden-variety.

Do: Keep in contact with clients. Use time-specific coupons and rebooking discounts to inspire return visits. Use thank you cards and promotion updates to maintain connections with new and returning customers. Don't: Overdo it. A barrage of e-mails can deter clients from opening them. Aim for no more than once a week, but no less than once a month when it comes to e-mail frequency.

Teenagers have always been bombarded by peer and academic pressure, but new research is finding that teenagers are having even more difficulties than in the past. One study found that high school students in the 2010s reported more difficulties, such as trouble sleeping, thinking, and remembering and shortness of breath; they were also twice as likely to have seen a professional for mental health concerns…