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Models of Diversity-Update
Bethann Hardison, activist, model agent and former model, Iman-supermodel, entrepreneur, makeup & fashion mogul and Naomi Campbell, world class supermodel (and hell raiser) are speaking out and...
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A Recessionista’s Advice on Beauty Product Samples
Weather is changing and becoming brisk or cold depending on which part of the world you’re living in. If it’s getting warmer, consider yourself lucky and still read this because it applies to you too....
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October is Spa and Beauty Month
Usually we think of October in terms of Halloween and fall clothing. But if you’re in the spa or beauty industry there’s lots more to be excited about. ISPA gets the party started from October 21-23...
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Black Folks, Consumerism and the Beauty Industry
The Atlanta Black Star newspaper just published a compelling article called 5 Industries Black People Should Dominate Based on Our Consumption – Atlanta Black Star http://bit.ly/1gKixZx Not...
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The Empowering Uniforms of Noel Asmar
I recently had the privilege of being invited to the International Spa Association’s Conference and Expo (ISPA) in Las Vegas, and one of the standout exhibitors was a young Canadian woman named Noel...
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2013 ISPA Post-Conference Mental Snapshots
From the morning I arrived at the registration desk for the 2013 ISPA conference in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Hotel & Resort I was sucked into a carefully orchestrated whirl of activity. The entire...
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Holiday Countdown-Dark Underarm Fix
It’s that time of year again. Yes holidays are coming and along with that come the concerns about looking good. NOW is when you should begin to address any problems as you can probably get a handle on...
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In Sympathy of Spa Management
Spa owners, directors and managers have a lot on their plate. They have to keep the place running in accordance with state and local laws, ensure that staff is paid on time and working in safe...
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Spas and the Leap Toward Multicultural Marketing
Published on Huffington Post I have worked in the spa industry for 19 years and have had maybe three great facials in that time. Beauty schools as a whole tend to disregard brown skin in their...
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Kelly McDonald The Interview Transcript.
For those of you who want more information here is my full interview with leading multicultural marketing specialist Kelly McDonald. So keeping it very real, you’re a blond haired White woman. I’m...
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Bryan K. Williams- The Master of Five-Star Service
Dr. Bryan K. Williams is a name which is making its way to the lips of everyone in the hospitality industry, particularly spa. I had an opportunity to attend Dr. Williams’ vibrant presentation on...
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An Inclusive Approach
Professional Spa & Wellness magazine November issue. http://bit.ly/1dEviCA Page 31 “An Inclusive Approach” my latest article on the business case for multicultural outreach in the spa industry.
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Compensation in the Beauty Industry
Around this time of year the topic of money tends to rear its ugly head. In the past two weeks across social media sites for the spa and beauty industries I’ve seen several conversations initiated by...
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The Gift of Lift
The great thing about having your parents or grandparents around is the stories they can tell about times gone by. In this day of cell phones my younger family members tend to be captivated by the...
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A Revealing Sit-Down with Mark the Spa Man
Every morning like clockwork I prepare a cup of coffee, turn on my computer and begin to check out what’s happening in the spa industry. First stop is the Twitter feed of Mark McKenney aka...
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The Global Canvas for Makeup
My article “The Global Canvass for Makeup” Reprinted from Dermascope 2013 I began my aesthetic career as a makeup artist. Inspired by the training I received from one of the finest skin care schools in...
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Never Give Up
This time of year often causes reflection on personal accomplishment. You want to move forward in your career but are afraid that you’re not good enough. If you truly feel that way, you may not be-yet....
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Is Your Spa Doing the Most for 2014?
I’ve been writing about ethnic skin training and the need to recognize an emerging multicultural demographic for a while now. Something about the message is resonating; I can tell by how many visitors...
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Spa Trend for 2014-Multicultural Beauty & Global Skin
One day as I was walking past the huge stone elephants which flank the magnificent spa at the Oberoi Rajvilas in India, I encountered two women coming up the path. They were Caucasian and as I am...
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