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Spa and Salon Industry News in Brief
Various Sources
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Leisure Growth: When Princess Cruises introduced two new
ships in 2004, it did so without the involvement of Steiner
Leisure, a dominant provider of spa services to the North
American cruising industry. Instead, Los Angeles- based Princess
decided to operate the ships' spas itself. But within a year, the
cruise line's experiment was over, and in January 2005 it had
signed with Steiner to provide spa services aboard all its ships,
including the newest fleet additions.
Intelligent Spas has released a new series of Spa
Operating Procedures, Policies & Forms Manuals to assist spa
businesses raise service standards, improve customer
satisfaction, create and maintain spa ambience, implement
employee training and reduce costs associated with waste and
inefficient processes.
Wellness Capital Management recently announced its launch
as the only provider of comprehensive cash flow management and
financial strategies to businesses in the wellness industry.
Expert Medi-Spa Advice: Medical Spa Consultant & Laser
Hair Removal Authority Provides Expert Advice on Medi-spas and
Medical Spa franchises in Skin Inc. Magazine. "Laser Hair Removal
can be the most profitable procedure in any medical spa," says
Kile Law, owner of Blue Water Spa, a plastic surgery
medical spa in Raleigh, North Carolina. "The key", Law continues,
"is the right laser." In the November 2005 issue of Skin Inc.
Magazine, Law offers physicians and prospective medical spa
owners some valuable tips on running a successful medical spa.
First and foremost, according to Law is safe and effective
technology. The article discusses all technology in a medical spa
including computer software, LED systems and of course aesthetic
lasers for a variety of indications.
Thai Spa Gears Up For The World Market In ISPA 2006. A
selection of Thai world-class spa products and concepts are set
to be unveiled to the global spa marketplace during the ISPA
2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and
Exhibition to be held on May 3-5, 2006 at the Queen Sirikit
National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
Wall NJ Spa Venture is Cutting Edge. Ryan Loughman sits
back in a barber's chair at Shaves (Wall, New Jersey) as a
straight razor glides across his face. "It is a unique
experience," says the 29-year-old Wall resident. "A lot of spas
you go to are more geared to women. This is more geared to men."
The thing you won't find at Shaves - part barber shop, part spa -
is one of those red and white striped barber poles. Shaves, which
opened about six months ago on Warren Avenue in Wall, is
different: a place where men can go to get a hot shave, hair cut,
manicure or pedicure. Customers can even buy a cigar there or
bring in their own beer or wine.
Allure Magazine readers have named their favorite spas,
salons, and beauty shops in 11 cities. Find the top picks on page
63 of the current issue of Allure. The
Spa Index Premiere Spa for Michigan, Spa Julianna, has
been named "Best Day Spa in Michigan."
Sparring for Healthy Bottomlines. Spas have been touted
as the biggest trend to hit the hospitality and tourism
industries on a positive and profitable note, worldwide. But in
India, hoteliers need to rework the concept to make it a
viable business element, discovers Vyas Sivanand.
Coldwater Creek (Nasdaq: CWTR - News), the national
retailer of women's apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts,
recently announced plans to expand on its legacy of providing
exceptional customer service as it tests a new concept --
Coldwater Creek Spa. The day spas, scheduled to open in
spring 2006, will serve six geographically distributed markets,
offering a complete menu of spa treatments, including massage,
facials, manicures and pedicures.
Ex-Day Spa Employee Charged With Sexual Battery Of Client.
A former employee at one of South Florida's most popular day spas
has been accused of sexually assaulting a patron, and a civil
suit has been filed against the company that hired him. Ivson
Brazil, a former employee at Contour Day Spa, has been
charged with sexual battery, and the woman who came to the spa
wanting a Turkish bath is seeking damages.
Global TransNet Launches Simply Unique Spas. Global
TransNet Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: GBJT) launches Simply
Unique Spas to develop and manage Day Spas and Medical Spas.
Simply Unique Spas provides its clients with turnkey spa
solutions.
Check Your Calendars
2006 Calendar Events for the Spa and Salon Industry
 The
following events are coming up soon ... mark your calendars.
Additional details for the following events, as well as events
scheduled throughout the calendar year may be read on our
website.
February 7-9, 2006:
Day Spa Expo 2006,
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. The Day S pa Expo will be the
first industry event dedicated specifically to the Day Spas and
designed to serve Owners and Operators.
March 19-20, 2006:
The Intern ational
Congress of Esthétics
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Philadelphia 2006. The
Most Exquisite Spa and Skincare Event in the industry.
May 20–21, 2006
The Atlanta Spa Expo -
Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Spa Expo is designed to educate consumers in search of
a happier, healthier, more beautiful lifestyle derived from natural,
surgical or cosmetic synthetic means by introducing the rapidly growing
spa industry.
Career Opportunities
New Posts to the SpaWire Career Board
 Transformations in Hamilton, Bermuda is
seeking a Beauty Therapist/Nail Technician with 5 years of
experience in massages, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures and
acrylic/gel nails.
ONLY YOURx Skin Care (formerly Prescription Plus
) is a 30 yr old pioneer in the American esthetics industry, and
is seeking representatives to join its team in Florida, Texas,
New York / East Coast, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and
Philadelphia.
Le Mirador Kempinski, a resort & spa in Lake
Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking a French speaking licensed
massage therapist and esthetician.
The Phoenecian and Centre for Well-Being in
Scottsdale, Arizona is recruiting for multiple positions,
including Spa Front Desk, Spa Front Desk (Lead), Massage
Therapists, and Estheticians.
Waves Spa is a therapeutic spa with the unique
opportunity to be located on campus at Florida International
University (FIU) in Miami, Florida with a population
of over 36,000 students and over 5,000 faculty and staff. Waves
is recruiting for an aesthetician to join its team.
Essence Recovery Center, in Asheville, North
Carolina, is seeking a music therapist. As part of its health
recovery programs, Essence Recovery Center includes an evening of
music therapy; specifically drumming.
Media and Marketing Opportunities
Promote your spa or salon with our media resources
SpaWire is happy to share media coverage leads
with its readers. To suggest your spa or salon facility be
considered by one of our media contacts (various writers,
editors, and publications and promotional companies), please
respond to one of our current media leads. Additional leads are
detailed on the website.
Breast Cancer Awareness. If your spa or salon
offers complimentary services, discounts, programs, or specials
geared to breast cancer patients and survivors, or participates
in philanthropic activities for breast cancer awareness (must be
published and verified on your website or through other means),
submit details to our media resources liason.
Spas Offering Military Discounts. If your spa or
salon "Supports our Troops" by donating services to military
personnel or by giving discounts to those with a military (United
States Armed Forces) ID card, submit details to our media
resources liason.
Spa Flyer: A Blog for Spa Enthusiasts
No-cost Click and Print Special Offers available to Day
Spas and Spa Resorts
Spa Flyer "New Client Coupons" featured in the
December 2005 Holiday Issue of Spa Living Magazine.
Spa Index Media, LLC, publisher of three popular spa
industry websites, continues to add "new client coupons"
designed to attract guests to your spas and salons, to its blog
at SpaFlyer.com. The "click and print special offers" are
being added daily and now range from New Zealand to New York, on
the already-popular spa enthusiast blog at SpaFlyer.com.
Spa consumers and enthusiasts visit the Spa Flyer blog
at http://www.SpaFlyer.com or the Day Spa Specials page at
http://www.SpaIndex.Com and view and print special offers ranging
from $10.00 off spa services for first-time guests to spa credits
for mid- week stays at participating inns and hotels.
"We started with a handful of our members who were eager
to participate in this pilot program, and in a few short months,
we now offer our readers more than 150 special offers including
spas in New Zealand, Mexico, Chile, and more, with more joining
daily" said Kristina Fitzhugh, COO of Spa Index Media.
"We have had such a huge response so far from our
listing with you! Two gift certificate purchases (one using the
SpaFlyer coupon), two massage appointments, two facials, and one
permanent cosmetic booking! NOT ONE OTHER form of advertising to
date has served us this well. Many thanks!" -- Jill
Heijligers-Peloquin, Gilbert Bodyworks, Gilbert, AZ (written
2 weeks after joining).
SpaFlyer New Client Coupons are added on a
complimentary basis on behalf of SpaIndex.Com directory
members. Spas and Salons outside of the network are invited to
add a coupon for a nominal fee.
Spa and Salon Industry General Announcements
From our members, your peers in the industry, and the
media
SkinVibe, Color Spa Line by Sandbar Labs. Sandbar
Labs once again is setting the trend. Sandbar Labs, a
Franco-American joint-venture, introduces a new and original
Colored/Chromo Line of Spa Treatments (Chromo-wrap,
Chromo-facial, and Chromo-Oil) for the North American Market.
Press Release (PDF)
Mundo Botanica LLC, an earth friendly cosmetic
company, is now offering a bulk and private label mineral makeup
division.
Read More
Triangle Business Journal has named Blue Water Spa
and Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center, of Raleigh,
North Carolina, as one of the top companies to work for in the
Triangle, in its annual Best Places to Work Awards program. The
award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a
positive work environment that attracts and retains employees
through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company
culture.
Read More
Kile Law of Blue Water Spa, a medical spa and
laser center in Raleigh NC, was awarded the 2005 Humanitarian
of the Year Award in the Spa Industry. The Award was
presented at the Southern Spa Conference November 6, 2005.
Read More
Monave Mineral Cosmetics announces its newly
formulated natural lipsticks in a pure, vegan base. Organic oils,
exotic waxes, and mineral color, free of dye and petroleum-based
derivatives can now be used by vegan clientele.
Read More
Vendor Spotlight: Breath Palette Boutique
Toothpastes and Mouth Waters
Courtesy of BRAVO PORT
Breath Palette Boutique Toothpastes and Mouth Waters:
Invented in Japan and now available for the first time in the
United States, Breath Palette is a naturally derived line
of flavored toothpastes and mouth waters. Available in a variety
of tastes from fruity to exotic, Breath Palette changes the way we
view oral care – from a daily chore to a daily treat. With 32
sensational flavors you can be adventurous every day of the month
or eventually commit to a favorite.
SpaWire's staff once had the pleasure of visiting a
branch of a world renowned branded spa in an upscale casino
resort in Las Vegas. While everything from the treatments to the
environment was top notch, we were taken aback by a large bottle
of green mouthwash, sitting on a tray with a short stack of paper
cups next to it, on the locker room / dressing room tables. Every
amenity had been provided for, but the idea of swishing one's
mouth out with a paper cup of green mouthwash, with no place to
spit it out (the sinks were in an adjacent lavatory area), left
several spa clients, and us, put off. The bottles appeared
untouched, and no wonder. When SpaWire had the opportunity to try
the Breath Palette line of products, we immediately agreed, and
related the same story to the distributor. We were eager to see
if this was the answer to the unattractive presentation of a
bottle of mouthwash -- and it is. Packaged in a size ideal for
amenity bags, baskets, gifts, and the dressing room table, Breath
Palette looks sleek, clean, and modern for any spa, salon,
boutique, inn, or hotel.
Intrinsics
Superior Single Use Products, since 1930
How much does the softness of a cotton ball contribute
to an unparalleled salon or spa experience? If attention to detail
is that establishment's hallmark, detail is everything. Intrinsics
shares that philosophy. We believe that excellent products are
intrinsic to helping the service professional truly pamper each
client.
Our comprehensive line of single-use products is the
best in its class. Superior in quality, function, and form, the
Intrinsics line provides consistent integrity you can count on.
In fact, salon professionals have been doing just that since
1930.
SpaWire is pleased to announce that
Intrinsics product samples will be featured in many new member
kits sent to spa members joining or renewing membership in 2006
at SpaIndex.Com, our guide to spas.
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