Consent and Release Forms 101

In the ever-evolving world of beauty, it’s essential to have the right tools to protect yourself from potential legal and ethical issues. That’s where consent and release forms come in. These documents are essential for both clients and spas, keeping them safe from harm and ensuring their interests are protected. Whether you’re a spa offering … Read more

Types of Radio Frequency for Skincare

As the skin care industry continues to evolve, more and more advanced technologies are introduced to help people achieve youthful, glowing skin. One such method is radiofrequency treatment, which uses electromagnetic waves to heat the skin and stimulate collagen production. Radiofrequency treatments have become popular in recent years. As a business owner in the skin … Read more

Additional Insured Endorsements and How They Work

When we talk about endorsements in insurance, we are talking about addendums that are added to an insurance policy in order to change the coverage provided by the policy. Endorsements can broaden or restrict a policy’s coverage. What is an additional insured?An additional insured endorsement adds another insured party to the policy. When an additional … Read more

The Do’s & Don’ts of Permanent Cosmetics: For Technicians

Permanent makeup (PMU) refers to cosmetic tattoos that enable you to recreate your client’s favorite makeup look in a semi-permanent manner. Thanks to the exploding interest in permanent brows – microblading – in recent years, cosmetic tattoos are now mainstream for lips, eyes, and even faux freckles.  For this reason, we’ve created a list of … Read more

Critical Things to Know Before Signing a Lease for Your Spa

The vast majority of retail leases in America are Triple Net (NNN), including those for spas and salons.  This means the landlord is absolved of most risk.  Even the costs of structural maintenance and repairs are paid by the tenant – in addition to rent, property taxes, and insurance premiums.   From a business standpoint, … Read more

The Cold Hard Truth About Fat Freezing

Cryolipolysis or Cyro Lipo is a procedure that involves the non-invasive cooling of body fat to break down fat cells, resulting in a reduction of body fat. Unlike other cells, fat cells are particularly susceptible to cold.  While the fat cells freeze, the skin and other structures are spared from injury, and patients observe a … Read more

Insurance: Comparing a Claims-Made vs. Occurrence Policy. What’s Best for Your Business?

For small business owners, it’s important to understand the difference between occurrence vs. claims-made insurance before you purchase a policy.  So, we’ve prepared a brief Q&A to ensure you are educated and informed. How do the two policies differ?With an occurrence-based policy, you’ll be protected as long as the loss happened while your policy was … Read more

IV Hydration Therapy Explained

IV hydration therapy is rising in popularity as people realize the importance of staying hydrated.  Additionally, it can be used to cure a hangover, treat migraines, help athletes recover, relieve stress, or re-hydrate after an illness, a long flight, or a day in the hot sun. The treatment involves delivering fluids directly into a person’s … Read more

Six Ways to Improve Your Small-Business Website

According to Contentsquare, an analytics platform, 50 percent of people who visit a website will look at only one page before leaving. To generate a positive first impression and make your small-business website more customer-friendly, consider these six tips. 1. Ease of Use – A website should be created with the customer in mind.  Products … Read more

Hyaluron Pen 101

Skincare technologies come and go, but something that appears to be staying – and in high demand – is the Hyaluron Pen. Using pressure technology, the Hyaluron Pen deposits Hyaluronic Acid solution into the epidermal and upper dermal layers of the skin without needles to reduce the signs of aging.  While the technology is nothing new … Read more