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Spa industry members impacted by the recent Midwest floods and California wildfires can turn to at least two organizations for help. The Day Spa Association (DSA) and the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) have launched initiatives to help recent natural disaster victims. Members can post messages to ask for assistance, and spa professionals can also volunteer support and resources on the DSA website, dayspaassociation.com and the IMSA website, medicalspaassociation.org. More »

CND has named Jerry Sisti as the company’s creative director. Sisti is responsible for the direction and development of all visual communication involved with CND marketing initiatives. Most recently, Sisti served as creative director for the prominent advertising agency, Campbell Mithun and Primus Advertising. More »

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Star Treatment:
Mimosa Champagne Holiday Facial

Forget what you've heard about alcohol dehydrating the skin. The Spa at St Julien Hotel and Spa (www.stjulien.com/spa.htm) in Boulder, Colorado, is proving that corking the bubbly can actually be a beneficial skincare treatment. Inspired by the DiVine collection of products from Èminence Organics, the Mimosa Champagne Holiday Facial (50 minutes/$135) is the toast of the season.

Imbibing in this treatment won't bring about the puffy eyes, blotchy skin or anything else associated with too much fun at a holiday party. The treatment includes a Mimosa Champagne Tonique product with champagne grapes to help tighten the skin and promote a radiant appearance. More »

Seasonal Promo: Winter-Weather Feet Treats

When it's cold outside, promotional pedicures warm clients and get them off to a smooth start for the holiday season.

The rush for beach-ready pedicures may be over, but your spa doesn't have to suffer the winter blues. Chilly temperatures take a toll on feet, so now is a good time to capitalize on winterizing services.

When the weather outside is frightful, treat clients to products and protocols that restore ravaged skin. Whether intensely moisturizing, Eastern-inspired or seasonally scented, the following promotions put the spring in clients' steps.

Down to Earth

During the frenetic holiday season, you can help clients stay grounded while simultaneously lifting their spirits with CND's (www.cnd.com) Raw Earth Spa Pedicure. The line is made with volcanic clay, earth-derived nutrients and essential oils. It stirs the senses with heady blends of grapefruit, lavender, peppermint, orange flower, ginger, patchouli and clove bud. More »