Wellness
A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Crystals for Self-Care
Adora Winquist, founder of The Soul Institute, shares a starter guide on how to incorporate crystals into self-care, starting with how to use crystals, how to care for them, and how to tap into their magic.
3 Myths About Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Summer is here, and as a way to welcome in the new season, we thought we would take the time to debunk myths about cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. While all of these methods should be used within your salon and spa every day, they are not interchangeable.
How TikTok is Influencing Plastic Surgery
Social media and how we view ourselves through the selfie lens is having a huge impact on requests for plastic surgery according to the profession's leading organization.
10 Ways Sweating Daily is Good for Your Hair and Skin
While sweating can be unpleasant, it does result in healthy benefits for your hair and skin. Check out this blog from Fitness Professional and Wellness Enthusiast K'aya Zella.
5 Expert Tips for Achieving A Healthy Summer Smile
As we all strive to take sunny, smiling snaps for Instagram, dentists offer some expert tips for maintaining a healthy smile.
The Best and Worst States for Wellness
A new study analyzed 11 different metrics, including physical and mental health, access to national parks and nature and interest in integrative health practices, to determine the best and worst states for wellness. See the results.
by Stacey Soble
Virox Technologies Introduces Disinfectant to Stop Workplace Germs and Infection
Virox Technologies Inc. launches a new disinfectant for the professional nail care industry, with a one-minute claim against fungus.
5 Travel Hacks for a Salon Educator
The life of a road warrior is challenging, but frequent traveler and salon educator Blake Reed Evans offers five tips that can smooth the process.
The Natural Way to a Flake-free Scalp
Solve clients’ specific scalp flaking issues—oily or dry—with plant-based Neopur Microbiome Expert Shampoo in two innovative formulas.
Sponsored by René Furterer
15 of the Healthiest Vegetables to Eat
Staying healthy and performing in top shape is important for your own health and the success of your business. Consider adding these vegetables to your diet to reap all of the benefits.
8 Simple Tips to Improve Your Health
Making sure you feel your best mentally and physically is the foundation to a healthy life, inside and outside the salon.
Small Changes to Make Everyday for Big, Healthy Results
In his motivational, upbeat book, Make It A Great Day: How To Feel Awesome So That You Can Help Others, a former Hockey pro turned consultant explores the “why” behind the things we can do each and every day to cultivate positive energy and use it to impact those around us.
The Majority of 'Natural' Skincare Products are not Truly Natural
Skincare specialists, The Derm Review, analyzed 100 of the top-selling natural skincare products to determine how many contained synthetic ingredients. Find out what are the most common synthetic ingredients, how much natural skincare products cost compared to traditional products, and what types of natural products are more likely to contain synthetic ingredients.
5 Simple Tips for Living Your Best Life This Summer and Beyond
A new study shows American are ready to pivot away from bad habits this summer and embrace healthy living this summer. Juice+'s Dr. Zelana Montminy shares five simple tips for getting started.
The Empowered Shower: VOESH Vitamin C Shower Filter Removes Impurities, Adds Moisture
A vegan and wellness brand, VOESH introduces their shower filter, infused with Vitamin C, oatmeal powder and an essential oil complex.
Register Now: The Role of Barbershops and Salons in Promoting Community Health, June 28
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with Barbicide to gather industry leaders and experts for discussions on how the pandemic has affected the industry, the disproportionate impact on communities of color, plans for business and economic recovery, and the various roles of these barbers and hair stylists in supporting business health and community wellbeing.
Editor's Note: One Step Forward
For this editor, attending the wellness event Destination Rejuvenation 2 was a soft launch into a more normal world after more than a year of hibernation. What does your return to normal look like?
by Stacey Soble