Aveda president Dominique Conseil

Mid America and Aveda
The 12th Annual Fredric’s Corporation Mid America Spa Tour held in Cincinnati in June offered education and inspiration for everyone from spa owners and estheticians to front desk staff and massage therapists.
Participants were able to float between two rooms where guest presenters shared knowledge and information on a broad range of topics. Dominique Conseil, president of Aveda, New York City, spoke on the question "Why Aveda?" Focusing his talk on aspects of the company’s mission statement, "care, products, responsibility, environment and beauty," Conseil showed how the Aveda brand lives up to its claims of providing estheticians with environmentally ethical products while also giving back and caring for the world. Conseil also revealed that the spa segment of Aveda’s business grew 35% last year and the company believes it will continue its upward course.
In his presentation, Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda reminded participants that "we are here to nurture," previewed Aveda’s newest line of products and supplements called Intelligent Nutrients and explained how each of the products help to create an energy balance and sense of well-being. For more information call 513/874-2226, visit www.fredrics.com or log on to www.aveda.com.

The Conair team was proud to receive its induction.

Vendors Validated
Sally Beauty Company, Denton, TX, inducted Bronner Brothers, Cardinal Comb and Brush, Conair and Graham Professional Beauty Products into its Partners in Progress Hall of Fame at an award luncheon held on July 19 in Las Vegas. "It is the commitment of these exceptional manufacturers that makes it possible for us to meet the needs of the professional cosmetologist and all of our customers," noted Michael Renzulli, CEO of Sally Beauty. For more information call 800/ASK-SALLY or log on to www.sallybeauty.com.

Going for the Gold
Oakworks, Shrewsbury, PA, provided 50 therapeutic tables for the U.S. Olympic Team’s use at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The tables were used to provide performance medical services to America’s athletes within the Olympic Village, and at various venues throughout Athens. Oakworks is proud to support the success of America’s athletes at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. For more information call 800/558-8850 or visit www.oakworks-inc.com.

Janet McCormick (left) with Denise R. Fuller

Honors Bestowed
Janet McCormick, a well-known industry author and educator, received an unexpected award of appreciation from the Florida Aesthetician Network in recognition of her continuous support of the esthetic community in that state. Many members of FAN, the brainchild of Denise R. Fuller, CEO of International Spa Importing Specialists, and McCormick, cited the regularity with which McCormick advises them in their careers as just one of the reasons they wanted to show their appreciation. Fuller presented McCormick with a beautiful plaque during the quarterly meeting of FAN held on the Pompano campus of the Florida College of Natural Health in May. For more information call 888/566-4747 or log on to www.earthsentialsusa.com.

In Memoriam
Robert Clegg, a beauty industry icon, was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Sacramento, CA. "Sir Robert"—as he was known to the beauty industry—was co-founder of Pivot Point and co-author, with Paul Mitchell, of the book Superhair. He was a successful stylist, teacher, author, lecturer and artist, and acted as mentor, confidante, friend and consultant to such industry greats as John Paul DeJoria, Leo Passage, John Dellaria, Edwin Neill, Sam Brocato, Dwight Miller, John and Suzanne Chadwick, and Bill Peplow.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Van Arsdale; sister, Bonnie Barger; and two daughters, Adrienne and Caanen.

Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda.

NAHA Notices
Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda, received the North American Hairstyling Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in July at the annual awards gala held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Past winners of this top honor comprise the preeminent innovators of the professional beauty industry: Vidal Sassoon, Leo Passage, Paul Mitchell, Leland Hirsch, Irvine Rusk and Robert Lobetta. Winn Claybaugh, speaker, educator and co-founder of Masters and Paul Mitchell the school was given the Hall of Leaders Award. For more information about NAHA call 800/468-2274 or log on to www.oneroof.org/naha/.


School Days
In Fall of 2003, ISPA and the ISPA Foundation, Lexington, KY, created their Supervisory Skill Builders series and the Certified Spa Supervisor program for the spa industry. The program is designed for individuals who are beginning a spa management career or current spa supervisors seeking advanced education.
ISPA is proud to recognize the first spa professionals who have completed the program and passed the intensive exam, earning them the impressive ISPA Certified Spa Supervisor designation. They are:
• Andrea Bradley-Stutz, Philanthropik Medical Wellness Center, Indianapolis, IN
• Michael Chandler, Ginger Clark, Melinda Hurst, Kimberly Monroe, Lisa Vanessa Sampson, Kelly • Schultz and Jacqueline West of Skin Sense, A Day Spa, Raleigh, NC
• Scott Kimberly and Eryn Litos, The Kiawah Island Club/Sasanqua Spa, Kiawah Island, SC
Supervisory Skill Builders books and Certified Spa Supervisor applications are available online at www.experienceispa.com.

Repêchage concept salon professionals met, learned and celebrated at the 6th International Repêchage Spa de Beauté Congress.
President/CEO of Paramedical Consultants Susanne Warfield (left) with Repêchage founder Lydia Sarfati.

Congress is in Session
July 31, 2004, marked the commencement of the three-day 6th International Repêchage Spa de Beauté Congress. Members from Repêchage concept salons (Spa de Beautés) around the world came together to discuss spa trends and exchange ideas while learning from Repêchage educators and exciting guest speakers. The coveted crystal Repêchage Spa de Beauté of the Year Award was presented, along with four Repêchage Awards of Excellence at a gala awards dinner to:
• Canalside Hair Studio & Spa de Beauté, Rochester, NY—Award of Excellence for Charity and Community Efforts
• Steve Hightower Salon, Atlanta, GA—Award of Excellence for Innovation in a Beauty Salon
• CuisinArt Resort and Spa, Anguilla, British West Indies—Award of Excellence for Most Innovative Spa Packages
• Evolve Wellness Studio and Spa, Palmetto, FL—Award of Excellence: 2004 Day Spa of the Year, chosen by Luxury Spafinder magazine
• Playa Grande, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—2004 Spa de Beauté of the Year, chosen by Luxury Spafinder magazine
The weekend continued with classes at The Lydia Sarfati Academy in Secaucus, NJ, and a special presentation of Repêchage’s newest treatments and products, including Hydra Soleil Sun Protection SPF15, and the latest additions to the Vita Cura line—Triple Firming Cream, Triple Firming Slimming Body Cream, and Triple Firming Bath and Shower Gel. For more information call 800/248-SKIN or log on to www.repechage.com.