The Hot Towel Steamer Adds a Touch of “Spa”

The Hot Towel Steamer from BeautyPro produces steamed towels that are moisture-rich, hot, and retain heat better, especially when using the company’s new Facial Wrap Towels.

On the Road: Metro for Men, Irvine, Calif.

Tim Crowley visits a California salon designed just for men.

Put Some Medi in Your Pedi (Learning to Do Medical Pedicures)

So-called “medi pedis” are catching on with consumers despite the fact that there are no strict guidelines on what they entail or who can perform them. Salons that offer this therapeutic service promise clients a high level of sanitation, scrupulous callus reduction, superior treatment products, and expert knowledge on the part of the practitioner.

On the Road: Talons Nail Evolution

Managing editor Sree Roy visits Talons Nail Evolution in Victoria, B.C., Canada.

Sole Soothing

Create a soothing salon environment with a subdued color palette.

Shh! Relaxation in Progress

Clients of Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa in Los Angeles won’t muss their manicures flipping through the pages of tattered old magazines. Instead they can read the latest digital editions on the spa’s iPads.

How to Conquer the Commitment-Shy Client

Give yourself a leg up by getting more clients to commit to standing appointments. Our experts tell you how.

Essentials FACTS about Aromatherapy

No doubt, adding aromatherapy to your services can greatly benefit clients, but beware that the use of certain essential oils can also cause harm. With almost 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, adverse reactions to aromatherapy are far from rare.

Made from Scratch

A risky start-up, Beauty Bar spices up Toledo, Ohio, with its custom-made services and growing vision.