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For the latest industry news, click on the following stories:
Pink Is Powerful: October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Green Spa Growth: The green-spa movement is more than just a passing fad.
Spa (on the) Go: Massages and more—at the airport.
Help a Brother Out: Raising money and awareness for cancers that affect men.
Star Treatment
Island Indulgence
Spa-goers no longer need to travel across the Pacific Ocean to experience Hawaiian-style pampering. Southern California's Spa Gregorie's, with locations in Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita and Del Mar, gives its clients a taste of the Aloha State with its Aloha Paradise Package (115 min./$179).Pineapple, and coconut and kukui oils infuse the scrub, massage oil and lotion used in this two-step treatment. It begins with a custom massage, followed by a full-body exfoliation and Vichy shower. It's a tropical vacation without the jetlag.
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Question of the Month
What's your most effective management style?
Your staff is your most valuable resource—especially during these challenging economic times. As day spa owners identify target areas for growth to improve business, proper leadership skills are more important than ever.
Here's a sampling of how several spa professionals manage their employees:
"We're hands-on. We manage with honesty and integrity, and maintain a high level of communication. We're very direct, handle issues immediately, don't allow for negativity and enforce a professional environment." —James Reza, general manager, Globe Salon, Las Vegas.
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Ask the Expert
Larry H. Oskin
DAYSPA Editorial Advisory Board Member
President
Marketing Solutions
Fairfax, Virginia
Question:
I need a quick, easy way to increase my client base, as well as my online presence. Can you help? —Susan Dowling, owner, Think Tank Spa, Bloomington, Indiana
Answer:
Boosting your clientele isn't as costly or time-intensive as you may think. Here are five basic-yet-effective ways to develop a spa family:
BIZ BUZZ: Get the latest news impacting the day spa industry.
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