New Faces and Spaces
Mark Brado, owner of Jaazz Salon and Skin Care Center in Spokane, Wash., hosted an event with special guest Lydia Sarfati, CEO and Founder of Repêchage officially launching the salon as a Repêchage Spa de Beauté. Jaazz carries the full line of Repêchage products and services, presented by an extensively trained and knowledgeable staff.
Mark Henning has been named the general manager of Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company. In this role, Henning assumes leadership of the world’s leading Biocides business, combining Dow Biocides and Rohm and Haas Biocides.
Murad, Inc. has named Danny Guez its new Senior Director of Global Acquisitions and New Business. In this position, Guez will be responsible for expanding Murad’s business globally, with increased concentration in areas such as South America, India, and Russia. Guez will also be responsible for obtaining distribution through developing channels for the newly launched Murad Mass Market program. In addition to increasing Murad’s global presence, Guez will help in opening Murad schools and Murad Inclusive Health Centers® around the world.
Rome Salon and Day Spa announces Zahira Coll as Executive Director of the resort-like sanctuary set to open in Houston’s new urban village, West Ave in October 2009. Unmatched in quality, Rome boasts a long list of ritualistic treatments, superior service, a relaxation lounge, an art forum, and a private VIP suite with a separate entry.
Beth Kenerson has been named Bioelements new Regional Education and Business Development Manager, covering the Midwest region. A long-time member of the Bioelements team, Kenerson had previously been a Bioelements Learning and Business Coach, where she provided comprehensive education to Bioelements Partnership Spas, and worked closely with new and existing Bioelements spas to help them grow their businesses.
Awards and Celebrations
Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati received special recognition at the Seventh Annual “Top Women in Business” Networking Awards Dinner presented by the Queens Courier, Queens Business Today, and American Airlines. Sarfati was honored as a successful leader and innovator in her field of business and was awarded with a Certificate of Recognition of the City of New York by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for her outstanding business and community leadership and a Certificate of Recognition and Gratitude on behalf of the New York City Council by Council Member Helen Sears.
Whole Foods magazine rewarded derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in natural skincare products, with the 2009 Natural Choice Award for Best Skincare Line. This is derma e®’s second time winning such a prestigious award that honors the best product lines in the natural
products industry.
Selected for its superior, cutting-edge formulas, Skin 2 Skin™ Care has been awarded the privileged spot as a Discover Beauty Focus Vendor at the 2009 Cosmoprof North
America show.
Niadyne, Inc., the makers of NIA 24® Niacin-Powered Skin Therapy, has been awarded the prestigious Indie Beauty Award by Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). This award which represents the industry’s highest honor recognizes innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in up and coming niche beauty brands in the industry.
Felicia Brown, owner of the spa consulting firm, Spalutions! has been selected as the 2009 Spa Person of the Year, an award given each year by the Day Spa Association. Brown was chosen from six nominees and honored at the 2009 Day Spa Expo in Las Vegas, Nev.
In the News
Dr. Naila Malik, a groundbreaker in the field of cosmetic dermatology and anti-aging medicine, lends her expertise to Elle Magazine’s Green Star Beauty Awards. Featured in the May issue of the magazine that focuses on women’s fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment.
Mar-Riche Enterprises, who has brought the industry Gerda Spillmann and Quintascent LLC will be working together to bring NovaMoist to the beauty and skin care industry! This all-natural product helps to eliminate dry skin and inflammatory skin conditions while soothing and moisturizing the skin.
Jan Marini, president and CEO of global skin care leader Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc., and 16-year-old music sensation Savannah Outen have teamed to educate teens about the importance of using sunscreen to protect their skin
this summer.
Universal Companies and the NCEA (National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors, and Associations) have teamed up to offer training to help prepare candidates for the NCEA Certification exam. Susanne Warfield, NCEA Executive Director, conducted the four-hour NCEA Certification Review webinars.
Clarisonic gave a $200,000 boost to the 16th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women, where more than 50,000 participants turned out in Los Angeles. On behalf of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Dr. Robb Akridge, Co-Founder of Clarisonic, took center stage to present the check to support promising breast cancer research. Entertainment Industry Foundation ambassadors Jordana Brewster (Fast and Furious) and Marcia Cross (ABC’s Desperate Housewives) accepted the check on behalf of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).
A premiere manufacturer and distributor of skin care products and aesthetic technology, Advanced Rejuvenating Concepts has received distribution rights of Novalis Medical’s Clareon IPL System. Novalis Medical has been a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced aesthetic light-based technology. The introduction of the Clareon IPL System to the aesthetic industry will provide great growth and opportunity into progressive skin rejuvenation treatments to
medical aestheticians.
STEP UP WOMEN’S NETWORK and Dermalogica Founder Jane Wurwand recently set a new standard for corporate commitment with a hugely successful consumer event at Dermalogica in SoHo, the brand’s new concept space in New York City. Dermalogica in SoHo opened in February 2009.
Announcements
Leading professional skin care brand glōtherapeutics announces a new spa service and retail affiliation with Southern California’s Glen Ivy Spa. Signature glōtherapeutics facials and the complete product collection are now part of the menu at the premier Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, as well as the Brea and Valencia day spas.
In a company-wide initiative toward the production of eco-friendly products, services, and practices, Sonya Dakar Skin Care is proud to announce that all five of the line’s face masks have been reformulated to be paraben-free and sulfate-free.
Belcam Inc. announces the distribution of its Ultra brand of professional beauty tools through Beauty Alliance Inc. Beginning this month, Ultra will be available through the Beauty Alliance stores and Distributor Sales Consultants.
