Las Vegas’ first and only all-inclusive beauty destination, partners with America’s nail salon expert essie® to open the city’s first essie Nail Lounge, offering all of the brand’s over 250 trademarked nail polish colors and gel services. LOOK Style Society is now open inside Town Square Las Vegas. The ultra-chic environment features eight manicure stations, four pedicure spa chairs, over-sized mirrors with customized frames and…

Mark G. Lebwohl, M.D., was named president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) during the last day of the annual meeting in March. The AAD is the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 17,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. He will hold the office of president for one year.

BOLDFACE Group, Inc. recently announced the appointment of John LaBonty as president and chief executive officer. LaBonty joins with a wealth of experience including vice president and general manager of international for Smashbox Cosmetics, where he grew gross revenue by more than 400 percent. He has led multiple sales, marketing and general management organizations with both companies within North America and internationally.

Revision Skincare is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Berry to the position of account executive. Berry comes to Revision with seven years of sales experience and practice management in the medical aesthetic industry. She will cover the territory of Alabama and Western Florida for the brand. As an account executive, Berry will be in charge of growing the brand’s presence in her territory…

Global professional beauty brand Sothys is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Heron to the position of national trainer. Heron comes to Sothys with 18 years of experience in the professional skin care industry. Previously regional educator for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, Heron also served as a spa manager and aesthetician for various spas and salons in Minnesota.

SpaEquip, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its wholly-owned subsidiary in China, SpaEquip Co. Ltd. Based in Shanghai, the new company will sell SpaEquip’s complete line of specialized equipment and supplies to spas throughout China. SpaEquip has been the preferred source for prestigious resort spas in China for many years and with this change can offer faster service and better pricing to its…

The United Aesthetics Organization, Arizona’s leading professional organization for aestheticians, recently welcomed Saqouya Bauman to its membership roster. Bauman is currently a student at the Southwest Institute of Natural Esthetics. She is scheduled to graduate in September 2014, but she is no stranger to the beauty industry. The Laveen resident operates a mobile laser teeth whitening service called FaceKouture by Koya.

Vine Vera, a rejuvenating skin care collection uniquely formulated with Resveratrol, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the luxury beauty brand's new location in Palm Desert's El Paseo Shopping District. Consumers will be able to shop the 1,165-square-foot space for their favorite wine-themed skin care and receive personal skin consultations with Vine Vera's knowledgeable specialists.