Category Archives: Spa Design

Signs Your Salon Needs a Makeover

Posted on December 24, 2012 by LindaM

If you’re hanging on to that white, amethyst and tourquoise palette from your “Southwest in the 80′s” era, it’s time to rethink the color scheme. Mirrors actually “age” over time, and one day you’ll look up and notice that your … Continue reading →

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Secrets to Developing an Effective Spa Menu

Posted on December 11, 2012 by LindaM

The main purpose of the menu is to pique interest, excite and compel the reader to make an appointment. The following seven do’s and don’ts will help differentiate your menu from others while positioning your spa in unique way. 1. … Continue reading →

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Design to Sell

Posted on December 7, 2012 by LindaM

Retail merchandising  expert, Peter Millard, offers tips for transforming your salon’s or spa’s retail space into a lucrative part of your business. Peter suggests looking at your space through the eyes of your client. Take a photo of your display … Continue reading →

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Spa Tips for Your Clients

Posted on June 26, 2012 by LindaM

The steam room aids in detoxification by creating artificial fever. It speeds up circulation and body cell metabolism thereby causing toxic wastes to be expelled through the skin. Shower both pre and post your steam room experience. When you go … Continue reading →

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How to Build a Salon in 4 Weeks – HIP Salon

Posted on June 5, 2012 by LindaM

“We would like to start out by saying that we would not be here right now with a thriving salon if it weren’t for the expediency and quality of work that David S S Davis achieved for us.” We had … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Marketing

Posted on March 29, 2012 by LindaM

All salons and spas offer Mother’s Day Specials. This is an opportunity to attract new clients and maximize your special offer. Your target market for your Mother’s Day Specials are husbands. They are not looking for ads in local papers … Continue reading →

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Dallas Aveda Institute – OMG!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by LindaM

  The Dallas Aveda Institute – Not Just a School But a Gorgeous, Insanely Inexpensive Spa/Salon by Kristin Hull, posted in D Magazine online OMG! OMG! I am sooooo excited!! Last night I went to the grand opening party for the … Continue reading →

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America Beauty Show Pic

Posted on March 3, 2012 by LindaM

Veeco Manufacturing designer, Joe Ryan, at our booth (1027) at America Beauty Show. Veeco has built its client base on decades of quality products and customer service. But, it’s Joe Ryan, who turns our clients’vision into reality. He uses Veeco … Continue reading →

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Design Tip from an Expert

Posted on March 1, 2012 by LindaM

The easiest approach to any strong color is to use a lot of it, thus unifying a room. However, beware of too many strong colors unless you happen to like living on a battlefield.  Van Day Truex, Interiors, Character, and … Continue reading →

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Massage Therapy Room Design

Posted on February 27, 2012 by LindaM

A massage room should create a calming atmosphere. This can be accomplished with calming colors, dimmer switches for lighting, soothing music, candles and scents. The room should be efficient, allowing for access to all products without interruption of the massage. … Continue reading →

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