Author: Christine D'Aquila

Got A Pain In Your Neck?

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Therapist, technicians, physicians and more at some point in their career have experienced neck pain. No matter how mindful you are of body positioning and self care, sometimes it’s just inevitable. Sleeping positions and stress are also great causes of neck and shoulder pain. While receiving regular self care (massage, chiropractic or whatever you prefer!) is vital, here’s something to help out as well.
This may not look like much but this little thing rocks. It’s got a cool design and has high density foam that forms to your body so it’s a natural comfortable fit. It takes the pressure off of the neck and shoulders to relieve tension, relax the muscles in your neck and shoulders (which can also help with anyone who clenches their teeth) and support your head.
I like this one because it’s inexpensive, it works and it’s a great retail product- I’m always a fan of something I can use that works that I can share with clients (and of course the retail profit doesn’t hurt). I’ve heard clients say that it’s the best thing between appointments to help alleviate their pain. It’s also nice that you can use it while you’re watching television/reading, while meditating or even sleeping.
If you are looking for something to help your neck pain or have client’s searching for a product to keep them in check between appointments, give this a shot.

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Product Of The Week: CND RescueRXx Daily Keratin Oil Treatment

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Happy Friday!

This week, the spotlight is on CND’s RescueRXx Daily Keratin Oil Treatment. Rescue is right! This treatment is effective at repairing nails like you wouldn’t believe!

This little oil packs a life changing punch. With clinically-proven results (and tested by some Pure Spa Direct staff!), clients who follow the protocol from CND, see results with white spots, peeling and splitting. Have clients who have suffered from a DIY home manicure gone wrong, they will thank you for this. Clients who have brittle nails for other reasons, will be singing your praises.

Test it out on yourself or a client who is concerned with their nails being brittle. For an investment under $10 to test, it could be your go to retail item!

Here’s to a happy and healthy weekend!

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Money Trees…Literally, Gemstone Trees To Retail

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Every business wants to set itself apart from their competitors, it’s the nature of business. You’ve worked long and hard to start and grow your business to reflect your style. From the services you offer, the menu and add on options, and decor to how the space smells.

Have you taken a look at your retail offerings this quarter? Aside from supplemental products, are you offering any unique gift items?

One of the new favorites are the gemstone trees! These definitely fall into the unique category! Even if you get one to display in the office, your clients will be asking questions!

Beautifully crafted in a variety of gemstone options, and budget friendly, you could use them as giveaways, a gift to your VIP members, put them in treatment rooms or in relaxation areas, and of course, add them to your retail offerings!

See Them Here:
https://www.purespadirect.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=gemstone tree rg-

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Massage Multi-Tool!

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The Med-Stone™ Muscle Scraper 3-in-1 is a compact and efficient tool to help ease client pain and therapist hands!

This handy 3-in-1 Tool is a Muscle Scrapping Tool, a Trigger Point Tool, and a Massage Tool all in one. It can also be used to apply heat to help relax muscles – only heats on one side making it comfortable for the therapist as well!

This features two muscle scrapping fins. The first fin is large, sharp and aggressive. While the second fin is smaller and smoother. Awesome tor breaking up scare tissue within the muscle and allowing toxins to be released. These techniques are beneficial to the detoxification of the body and in the restoration of healthy blood circulation to injured muscles!

As a trigger point tool, it has a built-in defined, rounded point. This point can be used to accurately penetrate knotted muscles and is superior for Trigger Point Therapy!

As a massage tool, the outer curved side is a heated, rechargeable massage tool. It holds a constant 130°F for two hours per charge. It can be used over clothing or on bare skin with any massage oil or cream! The Med-Stone™ Muscle Scraper is non-porous and is easily cleaned!

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Biotone Takes The Guesswork Out Of Aromatherapy!

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It’s easy to offer Aromatherapy Massage
with Biotone’s NEW Aromatherapy line!

When I was in school for massage therapy, there weren’t as many options available for what we used as there are now. There were really just the stand by of regular lotion, cream, gel and oil with nothing overly fancy or unique.There are countless options available these days which is a beautiful thing, but it can be overwhelming at times.

Biotone is a household name among massage therapists. It’s what every school I looked at before enrolling was using and every just-graduated therapist who I talk to still tell me it’s what they trained with.
The Biotone line is extensive to say the least, and it is always growing. We recently added the aromatherapy lotion line, and it’s been nothing short of a home run. Combining essential oils for specific purposes (and catchy names to remember them by) with luxurious butters and oils, this may be one of their most popular lines yet. Take a look:
Aromatherapy Massage Lotion – Serenity / Lavender Orange Clary Sage ( I can’t wait to try this! Clary Sage has always been a favorite of my clients)
Aromatherapy Massage Lotion – Bliss / Bergamont Rosewood Sweet Orange ( if you’ve ever smelled bergamont, you’ll know why this one is named bliss!)
There you have it…no more wondering what oils to add to lotions or messing around with the amounts! All you need is a pump and some bottles!

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Show Off Your Dips!

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The dipping powder trend is still going strong among clients across the globe. How are you displaying all of the different color options?


The Fenna Dip Powder Display Center by HANS Equipment is just the thing to show your clients all the amazing options you have for them! Featuring a beautifully streamlined wood grain and accented with timeless gray-speckled marble, this center will help keep your salon in style and organized
It has a rotating tower that holds up to 480 powder bottles and a lockable cabinet at the bottom to keep back up, retail items and more!

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Stock Up On Sanitizing!

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Not everyone gets excited about sanitation, cleaning or sterilizing things, I mean it’s not my favorite part of the day but nonetheless it must be done.

For sterilizing your implements, why not stock up on pouches so you don’t have to think about it or worse – run out!

Check out the bulk pack of self sealing sterilization pouches by Kleen. 4,000 pouches should give you a bit of time not to worry!

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Starter Skin Care Kit by Amber Products!

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Looking for a new skincare line to bring in for your clients? Amber Products launched their skincare starter kit which has everything from cleansers and toners to day and night creams. It’s got everything needed to maintain your clients skin.

The Skincare Starter Kit by Amber Products includes:

(3) Classic Cleansers
(3) Silky Cream Cleansers
(3) Corrective Cleansers
(3) Soothing Effects Toner
(3) Cooling Cucumber Toners
(3) Rapid Repair Toners
(3) Botanical Scrubs
(3) Bamboo Scrubs
(3) Pineapple Exfoliators
(3) Anti-Oxidant Moisturizers
(3) Collagen Revival Creams
(3) Corrective Day Creams
(3) Retinol Recovery Night Creams
(3) Ultra Silk Eye Creams
(3) Collagen Lip Therapy
(3) Lash and Brow Serums
(3) Unique C Serums
(3) Shelf Talkers
(3) Stands

It includes products for normal skin, acne prone skin and for anti aging!

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