Maya Stanton

Our experts outline their go-to methods and ingredients for calming things down. 

Talking to your clients is the best way to avoid problems on the treatment table, and getting the details of a client’s home-care routine is imperative.

When we hear the term "inflammation," negative connotations like irritation and itchiness are the first to come to mind. But there’s more to this protective mechanism than meets the eye.

More and more professional skincare brands are becoming available on big box retailers like Walmart and Amazon, but how can we be sure the products are authentic and coming from the brands directly?

Since the development of big-box retailers like Amazon and Walmart, estheticians the skincare professionals have found themselves in an online beauty brawl. In the fight against unauthorized retailing, spas are the first line of defense, and education and communication are key.

As natural beauty transitions from trend to lifestyle, skincare formulators and spa professionals are cleaning up their ingredient lists and gaining clients in the process.

Collaboration isn’t easy, but there are steps spa owners and consultants can take to pave the way for a smooth working experience.

With years of experience in the business, these spa consultants have seen it all. Here are some of their favorite anecdotes—the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Anyone can claim to be a spa consultant, so it’s up to you to verify your potential partners are who they say they are. Watch for these hints that they might not be on the up-and-up. 

Here’s what you need to know when interviewing potential consultants.