Stephen Strassler, now marking the 40th anniversary of his firm, Reviva Skin Care Labs, is featured in a new book that tells the stories of entrepreneurs who, from humble beginnings, built a successful business. The soft cover book, titled “Choices” is available online via its publisher Cathi Watson.

Solutionreach, a leader in patient engagement software for the aesthetics industry, has partnered with Envy Medical, the leader in non-invasive skin rejuvenation therapies. The partnership will make Solutionreach services available to Envy clients who wish to grow their practice revenue by retaining patients, reducing no-shows, attracting new patients and reactivating lost patients.

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals, the brand that introduced ME, a peptide-infused anti-aging nail lacquer, collaborated with CFDA designer, Daniel Vosovic to create exclusive nail art looks for his AW 2013 presentation at the W Hotel in Union Square. Vosovic’s AW’13 collection was inspired by the beautiful aquatic Flora and Fauna, leading to the creation of three new hues that will be launched as the ME Fall Collection.

Éminence was once again part of the Oscars buzz this year with a special presentation at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, prepping and priming the stars for the 85th annual Academy Awards. Celebrities applauded the Tree Planting Initiative; Sarah Clarke from Twilight said “thank goodness” for Éminence and “thank you for taking care of the planet.”

Marinello Schools of Beauty has raised $91,315 for the Newtown Memorial Fund, which will support victims of the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Marinello donated 100 percent of service sales received at all 62 campuses from Wednesday, December 26th to Saturday, December 29th, 2012. The funds donated will go toward creating a memorial in Newtown for the victims and establishing…

During the month of April, Aveda will donate 100 percent of the purchase price from their Light the Way Candle to Global Greengrants Fund, a non-profit organization that channels high-impact grants to grassroots groups working to solve pressing environmental problems. Aveda and Global Greengrants Fund have worked together for more than six years, focusing since 2007 on funding clean-water projects.

Tina Zillmann, Founder and Director of Skin Rejuvenation Clinique, Inc. and Advanced Rejuvenating Concepts was recently featured on Telemundo San Antonio television, offering skin care advice for the local Hispanic and Latino population. In this primetime segment, viewers learned about healthy skin maintenance and how fair to dark skin complexions can prevent the visible signs of hyperpigmentation.

Houston Women Magazine honored Sophy Merszei, NovaLash President and CEO, as one of Houston’s Most Influential Women of 2012. Honorees were feted at an Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis Hotel. At the event, the honorees and their guests were the first to see Houston Woman Magazine’s special edition featuring each of them.