NEW FACES AND NEW SPACES
Circadia by Dr. Pugliese would like to introduce their new U.S. distributor with territories in nine states, Esthetique Solutions (ESG). ESG was formed by a group of aesthetic industry veterans who saw a need for advanced professional skin care in the central region of the U.S. ESG represents Colo., N.M., Ark., S.D., N.D., Neb., Mont., Ky. and Kan; Circadia by Dr. Pugliese is very proud of this new, promising partnership.
GlyMed Plus® is proud to announce Christi Roberts as their new education program administrator for the GlyMed Plus Institute of Skin Science™. Roberts comes to GlyMed® Plus with extensive experience as a as a licensed master aesthetician, licensed aesthetic instructor and assistant spa director.
Portland-based, skin technologies company, ANSR, is proud to announce Spencer J. Brown as their newly appointed CEO. Brown comes with a business background spanning over 35 years and is the former chairman of the board for the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.
TRI/Princeton (TRI), an independent, non-profit scientific research and education organization, announces the creation of the TRI Center for Skin Science and Applied Dermatology. The mission of the center is the study of skin’s structure, behavior and variability with the goal of a more personalized approach to skin protection and repair based on genetic predisposition and variations occurring from age, disease and environmental impact. Researchers within the center will interact with partners across various disciplines to bring about a productive exchange of ideas and to implement meaningful results.
IN THE NEWS
While honoring the 84th Annual Academy Award nominees and presenters at the lavish L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills ATZEN helped to raise money and awareness for The Humane Society of the United States. “We’re pleased to be involved with Secret Room Events, as it affords The Humane Society of the United States the opportunity to connect with caring celebrities – the perfect fit with our Hollywood Outreach Program, which promotes animal protection issues in film and television media.” ATZEN was the only green, all natural ingredient skin care company selected for this star-studded event. “It is a high honor to be selected to showcase and share our amazing products at such a high profile setting. The celebrities loved our products, the media scrambled for more information to report, and we had a great time!” – Alex Quan, president of ATZEN Inc.
Global beauty brand Sothys and The Spa At The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pa. – affectionately dubbed the Chocolate Spa – have collaborated on two exciting new launches. Sothys has designed two new signature facial treatments exclusively for the Hershey-based Spa.
The Global Spa and Wellness Summit (GSWS) will hold its annual conference in Aspen, Colo., June 3rd through 6th, 2012. This year’s Summit, which will take place on the Aspen Institute campus, promises to be a unique event: A packed three days of presentations and panels that will squarely focus on the most imaginative and innovative strategies that can propel the two trillion global spa and wellness industries forward. Seven top-tier keynote speakers – and a crucial research initiative on current spa management education realities and future needs – have already been confirmed.
The Biltmore Four Seasons Santa Barbara, Ca. recently added HydroPeptide® facials to their spa’s menu of services. Spa-goers can choose from three HydroPeptide® facials, including the Anti-Wrinkle Facial, Brightening Facial, or Advanced Resurfacing Stem Cell Facial. In addition, HydroPeptide products will also be available for retail.
Lina Kennedy, president of Alexandria Professional®, returned to share the great news of Alexandria Professional®’s newly formed partnership called Alexandria Professional (Asia) Group at the #SweetSoiree held at her Studio Alexandria LA. Joined by two of her new partners from Asia, Jack and Jasmine Toh, Kennedy made the announcement to Los Angeles’ top bloggers and media as they enjoyed the spa night which included mini sugaring services, cocktails, appetizers and delicious deserts. Asia’s first professional body sugaring studio is opening in Singapore the 2nd quarter of 2012 – making Studio Alexandria Sg’s first location will be the global flagship chain store.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Camelot Communications is proud to announce their partnership with LED Technologies, LLC. Providing both a multi-functional and multi-generational product, LED Technologies, LLC spans the barrier of innovation and convenience with the DPL™ (Deep Penetrating Light)
Therapy System.
BIO JOUVANCE INTERNATIONAL is please to announce the appointment of Arlax Malbog as distributor for the beautiful island of Hawaii.
Orchid Medical Spa Software is proud to announce the continued support for X-Charge credit card processing as an integrated credit processing solution for Orchid customers. X-Charge has helped customers to not only grow their business by directly accepting credit card payments, but integrated payment processing has helped increase productivity by reducing transaction times. Orchid has been partnered with X-Charge credit card processing since its release in 2005.
AWARDS AND CELEBRATIONS
Cleveland Clinic dermatologist of more than 40 years, Wilma F. Bergfeld, M.D., has been honored with The American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) Master Dermatologist Award. The award, which will be presented at the AAD’s 70th annual meeting in San Diego, recognizes an AAD member who has made significant contributions to the field. Bergfeld, who specializes in hair loss, was nominated by her colleagues for an unparalleled career as a dermatologist and as a leader in her specialty.
Harris Shepard Public Relations, Inc., celebrates their 25th anniversary. The agency, founded by Harris Shepard, focuses on successful, long-term client relationships by implementing results oriented campaigns and creating unique strategic plans custom tailored to each client. HSPR’s longest standing client, OPI Products Inc., joined the agency 20 years ago, and through HSPR’s help, OPI has become one of the world’s leaders in
nail care.
Spilo Worldwide is proud to announce its 70th year as a manufacturer, master distributor and importer to the professional beauty industry. Always seen with a carnation in his lapel, Charles G. Spilo founded the company with a small inventory of beauty products. Seven decades later, the Spilo Worldwide catalog carries over 3,000 items and ships to customers across the U.S. and 45 countries spanning the globe. To honor the man with a reputation for honesty and integrity, Spilo Worldwide proudly features the carnation in its logo.
Announcing their 21st year in business, CarePlus Corrective Skin Care would like to take this opportunity to thank all of their clients for their continued support as they celebrate this wonderful accomplishment.
Grafton Cosmetics celebrates their 50th anniversary in 2012. From their early beginnings starting out on Grafton Street in Brooklyn, N.Y. to today’s headquarters based in Boynton Beach, Fla., Grafton’s policy has always been to cultivate long-term relationships with their clients, suppliers and employees. It is this synergy that has allowed Grafton to be successful and thrive for 50 years. “Being a family run business we care for everyone involved in making our company successful,” says CFO Steven Marcus. “We still have clients, vendors and employees that have been with us for more than 30 years…”
The Seaweed Bath Co.® is pleased to announce that it has been recognized with a prestigious Delicious Living 2012 Beauty & Body Award. The brand’s Wildly Natural Seaweed™ Body Cream nabbed the award in the Best New Product category.
PRIMAVERA LIFE co-founder Ute Leube has been nominated for the prestigious 2012 Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award in Germany. Now in its 40th year, the award champions the success of business women worldwide who share the ambitious, entrepreneurial qualities and ideals epitomized by Madame Clicquot.
Dawn Owen, a former Board Member of CIDESCO Canada and a CIDESCO Examiner has been nominated for Meridon Business Women of the Year and the Chamber of Commerce Business Award 2012 in Midland Ontario. In addition, Owen has also established an Academy of Esthetics for part-time studies at her spa in Ontario Canada.
EDUCATION
The Professional Beauty Association | National Cosmetology Association (PBA | NCA) is pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of the PBA | NCA Sally Beauty Excel Scholarship. With more than 350 applicants, the selection process was challenging based on the quality of candidates, however the PBA | NCA scholarship committee is proud to announce the disbursement of awards, totaling $10,000 in two qualifying categories.
TECHNOLOGY
Nature Pure Labs stays true to their natural, inviting and results oriented philosophy with the launch of their new serene looking website, www.naturepure.com. The site offers access to their elaborate full product catalog, treatment protocols, all their latest news, and a link to their brand new online shop for professionals called Pro Shop.
