Tucked into a breathtaking Adirondack woodland setting, Lake Placid’s first-ever resort spa experience takes the region’s wellness offerings to a new level. The Spa at Whiteface Lodge brings the natural beauty and bounty of its surroundings into its rustic timber design, which evokes the historic Adirondack Great Camps of the late 19th century, and in signature treatments that range from an Apple Cider Masque and…
Spa and salon experts agree: Retailing is critical to success and expertise in this area is often the missing X-factor. Developing retailing skills consists of several parts, the most essential of these being the brands which are represented in your skin care center, salon, or spa. Does the skin care brand you are carrying truly represent your company’s vision at its most inspiring? Hopefully the…

The Irrelevant Price Tag | How to effectively sell high-end skin care products

Written by Douglas Preston, L.E., president of Preston Skincare
Oh no! Your spa just introduced a brand new line of treatment products that you are expected to sell to clients. That is great, but look at those retail prices! They are higher than anything the spa previously carried. You have built up the confidence to sell your existing lines for facial customers, but what will they say when you show them new products that…
It is all about balance and understanding how everything and everyone can work together. I have been in the employer’s seat for more than 23 years now and I am still learning life lessons. As I reflect on the past, I can honestly say that I was not always the best employer. However, I have learned to accept my strengths, help others to feel strength…
It is the little things in life that make us happy – and a lot of little things can mean a lot of extra money for your spa! Think about it, airlines and credit card companies have been using add-ons and upgrades to bring in extra bucks for years. Consumers think they have just saved themselves a ton of money on great airline tickets, so…

October 2024

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