According to the American Academy of Dermatology and the Society for Investigative Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. Acne can reveal itself in people of all ages. Some contributing factors include clogged pores with dead skin cells, excess oils, bacteria overgrowth, and inflammation. One major area where acne can cause distressing issues…

The beauty industry is constantly following the rise and fall of different trends. At this moment, no matter where someone shops for their favorite beauty products, whether as a professional or client, they are inundated with clean beauty marketing. But what exactly is clean beauty and how can it impact a spa business and its clients? Within the last 15 years, consumers and companies have…

Everything built in life should begin with a good foundation. In the professional skin care industry, investing in education is the first fundamental tool that will begin to develop and strengthen a professional’s foundation and future. And when it comes to professional hair removal, sugaring is tool that requires diligence, patience, and above all, top-notch education. {mprestriction ids="3,4,5,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} ELITE EDUCATION With the many modalities skin…

The professional beauty industry is always in a constant state of change as new products are innovated, and trends rise and fall. With smartphones, computers, and search engines just a click (or voice-activation) away, consumers are choosing to become increasingly more informed about what they put inside and onto their bodies. Combine this with the climate crisis, and there is an increased demand for more…

Sugaring is by no means a new hair removal method. In fact, it has been around for thousands of years, hailing from the Middle East.This article will discuss the science behind professional body sugaring, which has been around for roughly 30-years. 

 

 

Lina Kennedy is the president and CEO of Alexandria Professional, a worldwide leader in body sugaring epilation and skin conditioning. Kennedy is the pioneer of professional body sugaring and master trainer of professionals and distributors in more than 30 countries. As a beauty industry innovator, Kennedy has developed a full line of all-natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skin care products and treatments that are safe and effective for all hair and skin types. Kennedy is dedicated to ensuring that each professional trained in body sugaring learns and understands the exceptional results they and their clients can achieve through the Kennedy Theory. She is a motivational speaker, the author of numerous articles in beauty magazines, and a multi-patent holder. 

 

The professional beauty industry, by definition, is all about appearances and when a client walks through the door, the spa design and décor says a lot about the owner. Whether they are starting from scratch or are just looking to revamp their spa, decorating can be a fun and exciting project – even on a budget. Planning is key when it comes to decorating on…

Funny to think that the minute we are born, we begin to age. And I for one am quite grateful that I am blessed with ongoing aging because the alternative simply does not take part in my next 40 years of dreams and goals. My body has gone through many changes as I mature in age, and sometimes I find routines that I have been…

On the morning of the most momentous day of her professional life, Lina Kennedy was lying on a sofa bed in her tiny apartment, recovering from horrific injuries in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Unable to go back to the three part-time jobs she had been holding down, or even to sit up for more than a few minutes without pain, she was…

Let’s begin with a brief true or false session, if for nothing more than to debunk a few old myths and unnecessary concerns to help professionals and clients alike better understand how to manage unwanted facial hair. First: full facial hair cannot be safely extracted. This is false. With correct knowledge, skillful techniques, and purposeful experience, the skin care professional can safely extract hair from…

First impressions are always important and a spa menu is an opportunity to make an impact on potential clients from the get-go. When someone picks up the menu, that is the opportunity to provide all the enticing information they need to decide if the spa’s services are a match for them. The overall design says a lot – from the materials used, to the design…