Life is full of surprises, the unexpected twists and turns that fate leads us to and from in our personal and professional lives can be overwhelming and profound. As aestheticians, we live very structured professional lives. We have preset appointments for services that are standardized times, protocols, and ingredients. We have skin care and sanitation regimens built into our psyches that are second nature to…

 Falling on the path of least resistance certainly may be tempting, and even justifiable, to submit to the current circumstances and be defeated. Accepting that these unprecedented times are completely out of control is essential, but certainly individuals still have power over one thing, and that is attitude. This one critical factor is the game changer to what fuels actions, and one way or another…

“I need your help. My skin has never looked like this. My protective gear is tearing it apart. What can I do?” The text came from a close friend who is an Intensive Care Unit trauma nurse on the front lines of this pandemic. How can we help? We have felt so powerless locked inside our living rooms, watching as devastation sweeps our nation. As…

Wellness is a buzzword that has been a part of the spa world for many years now. Some call it a trend, some say it is the way of the future for spas and if you don’t jump on the wellness bandwagon you will be missing out. What is wellness and what does it mean for a spa or a spa service? There are many…