Double Cleanse Diary

This is uncomfortable for me, but for whatever reason, I find it necessary. Kin Pro really was (and is) a special project for me. Maybe not at first, but the...

Tips to Get Backbar Costs Back Down

It seems like we always focus on our service prices. Price increases, charging what we’re worth, etc. Yes, all important. But, let’s consider going the other route: where can we...

Let's Talk About Some (Unpopular) Spa Policies, Part 3

Part 3: No Discounts People respond to a potential savings. It's enticing and often attracts clients to services they've never had or were unsure about before. A discounted service is better...

Let's Talk about Some (Unpopular ) Spa Policies (Part 2)

(Part 2) No Serious Cancellation/No-Show Policy Few things are more annoying in this industry than the dreaded no show. The waiting around, unfilled time, unmade money...ugh. As a result, many...

Let's Discuss Some (Unpopular) Spa Policies (Part 1)

What evokes a rabid response and is likely to to induce name calling? Discussing politics? Yes. But also, views on spa policies. Let's chat about a few... Part 1: A...

My Healing, Brightening Skincare Routine

Your browser does not support our video. My face was full of road rash. Nose broken. Two black eyes. Electric Scooter+Pavement: 1, Julie: 0. Esthetics isn’t the career you...

Creating Genuine Connections

Let me tell you about Pam. Pam was one of the first estheticians I ever worked with. She was 60+ years old, worked just a few days a week, and...

Missed Opportunities

We’re all in this business for slightly different reasons. A couple of the common ones are to make clients feel good about themselves and to make some money while doing...