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WOOD DALE, Ill.—Action Bag & Display, which services the salon and spa industry with retail packaging and promotions, celebrates 25 years in business. The company has grown to carry all sorts of bags, ribbons, gift cards, tissue paper and more, specific to the industry. Many of the company’s products were created by utilizing customer feedback. Action Bag thanks its customers and looks forward to another 25 years in business. The new year also brings the company’s spring catalog and special anniversary promotions. The silver-themed catalog pops with exclusive spring and Mother’s Day collections. Circle handle bags and rose rope-handle bags are featured, along with mini pillow boxes that are perfect for gift cards. An entire new line of custom gift certificates also is showcased. For more information, visit www.actionbag.com, or call (866) 819-1319 for a free copy of the catalog.
WAYLAND, Mass.—Candela offers a comprehensive marketing plan online for those wanting to promote and grow a laser business. Visitors to www.candelalaser.com can click on “My Candela” to access the Laser Marketing Learning Center, which contains extensive training, tips and tools. Customers also can order My Candela marketing materials such as patient pamphlets, posters and postcards. For more information, call (800) 821-2013 ext. 283.
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Rave Reviews, the exclusive U.S. distributor of Hormeta Mineral Skin Care, adds Dermagenetics® DNA UltraCustom skincare to its U.S. distribution. Dermagenetics DNA UltraCustom is made to order for clients based on precise information derived from their personal Dermagenetics-exclusive DNA skin test. For more information, call (888) 380-5520 or e-mail info@dermagenetics.com.
ARLINGTON, Texas—Raymond Anthony International announces the official launch of www.pathwaytobeauty.com. The Costa Mesa, Calif.-based skincare company initiated the Web site to target customers who are interested in obtaining information about Lumière facial rejuvenation and locating salons in their local markets that offer Lumière. “Lumière has stirred up a great deal of attention in the media,” says Ray Mead, CEO of Raymond Anthony. “Consumers who are being introduced to Lumière through TV news programs, newspapers and magazines require a place to go for more information.” Alchimie Forever Now Available In Two New York Medical Spas ARLINGTON,Va.—Alchimie Forever, a Swiss skincare line, now is available in two new medical spas in New York City: Ajune and The Mezzanine Spa. The products were created by dermatologist Dr. Luigi Polla and wife Dr. Barbara Polla in Geneva, Switzerland, to fight against premature skin aging. The line now is available in 30 locations, primarily on the East Coast. “The expansion to Ajune and The Mezzanine Spa is a wonderful step in generating additional brand visibility,” says Ada Polla, president of Alchimie Forever LLC.“Both of these medical spas combine medical aesthetics and a holistic approach to wellness,which go hand in hand with the Alchimie Forever philosophy.” Founded in Washington, D.C., in May 2003, Alchimie Forever is the exclusive distributor of Alchimie Forever skincare products in the United States. For more information, visit www.alchimie-forever.com.
ATLANTA—Institut’ DERMed President and Founder Lyn Ross taps Alla Lemberg as public-relations specialist. In her new role, Lemberg will advance the company’s message of serious skincare products, services and educational opportunities. Lemberg holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in public relations from Georgia State University, and currently is working on a master’s of arts degree in communications. “Today’s businesses must realize how important it is to project the right corporate image and communicate vital information to clients and the media,” Ross says. Institut’ DERMed encompasses the MediClinical Spa and College of Advanced Aesthetics, created by Ross, and an extensive line of skincare treatment products. For more information, visit www.idermed.com.
TORRANCE, Calif.—Dermalogica® and The International Dermal Institute® (IDI) are building a new headquarters facility in the Southern California community of Rancho Dominguez.The building, which currently is under construction, will be called the Rancho Dominguez Technology Center and is expected to measure more than 145,000 square feet upon completion. The anticipated move-in date is slated for midsummer. The new facility will house the Los Angeles corporate offices and the company’s distribution center at one location. “Unification is the motivation, as well as the dominant theme of this project,” says Mathew Divaris, creative director for Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute.“We’re once again bringing under one roof sales, marketing, creative and operations, along with a new R & D/quality-control laboratory, brand-new education facilities for both the IDI and Dermalogica curriculums, and warehouse space for the distribution of product to our markets around the globe.” For more information, call (800) 831-5150 or visit www.dermalogica.com. Mistair Studio Named Official Sundance Provider MONTREAL—Mistair Studio, a renowned Montreal-based airbrush makeup and tanning salon, was named the official makeup and tanning provider at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival’s VW Main Street Lodge. Mistair Studio picked Aviva Labs of Waltham, Mass., as its exclusive provider of sunless tanning solutions and gels for the event. The Sundance Film Festival took place in Park City, Utah, for 10 days at the end of January. Mistair Studio provided makeup and tanning services and cosmetic gift baskets to Sundance celebrities Jan. 22-26 at the VW Main Street Lodge, also in Park City. “Sundance is almost as much a fashion festival as film festival, and everyone takes great pride in their appearance,” says Suzanne Lavigne of Mistair Studio. “We were honored to be able to serve the Sundance community.” Mistair Studio’s special cosmetic gift baskets to celebrities included Aviva Labs sunless tanning gels. “We have tested numerous sunless tanning products and those from Aviva Labs have proved superior in just about every respect,” Lavigne says. “It results in a superb, natural-looking tan and uses a hypoallergenic, water-based formulation that includes skin moisturizers.” For more information about Mistair Studio, call (514) 814-1559 or visit www.mistair.ca. For details on Aviva Labs, call (781) 209-1551 or visit www.avivalabs.com.
SALT LAKE CITY—The M’lis Co. announces the celebration of its 25th anniversary. The M’lis Co. opened its doors in 1980 in a 10-foot-by-10-foot office space, with only eight products in its line. Today, the M’lis corporate offices and warehouse ship more than 40 products and provide holistic education to accounts in every state across the country, along with 16 countries internationally and in nine different languages. Linda T. Nelson, N.D., Ph.D., founder and president, still travels worldwide to provide education and training in M’lis programs and services. The celebration of the company’s milestone will continue throughout 2005. For more information, call (800) 548-0569 or visit www.mliscompany.com. CBI Laboratories Under New Ownership FORT WORTH, Texas—CBI Laboratories, Inc., manufacturer of beauty and skincare products for more than 22 years, recently was acquired by Pamela Jo Busiek, former president of The Solutions Companies, Inc.; William V. Basinski, an original co-founder of CBI Laboratories, Inc.; and equity partner SunTx Capital Partners of Dallas. “The company’s dedication for creating result-driven products has built incredible customer loyalty, and we look to make an even bigger impact on the industry within 2005,” says Busiek, president and CEO. “We are delighted to partner with the strong management team lead by Pam and Bill,” says Ned N. Fleming III, managing director of SunTx Capital Partners. “We consider CBI a platform investment in the cosmetics/skincare space, which presents tremendous growth opportunities.” CBI products are sold throughout the United States and overseas. The company’s 101,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Fort Worth encompasses a comprehensive manufacturing operation and distribution center, as well as showroom/product training center. For more information, call (800) 822-7546 or visit www.cbiskincare.com. Calendar Of Events PHOENIX—Meet SPA 20/20™ at the following upcoming shows: American Spa Expo Medical Spa Conference at IECSC International
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& Resort Expo & Conference/ Medical Spa Expo & Conference IMSA Names New Board Members UNION CITY, N.J.—The International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) recently elected members to the 2005-2006 board of directors and medical advisory board at its annual Board and Sustaining Members meeting. IMSA founder Hannelore R. Leavy will keep her title as executive director, and Eric J. Light, founder of the Strawberry Hill Group, will serve as president. Other members elected to the board were: Catherine Atzen of ATZEN®; Reinhard R. Bergel, Ph.D., of H-e-a-t Spa-Kur Therapy Development, Inc.; John Buckingham of Solana MedSpas; Roger Ignon of Edge Systems Corp.; Gina K.Meyer of Tegner-Miller Insurance Brokers; Lyn Ross of Institut’ DERMed; and Rada K. Tierney of Physician’s Choice of Arizona, Inc. The first order of business for the board was to appoint a new medical advisory board for the organization. Appointees were: Paul Benchwick, D.O., of PCA Skin Center; Dion D. Chavis, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Beyond the Image MedSpa; Aurora DeJuliis, M.D., of The Aurora DeJuliis European Medical Spa; Ira D. Koeppel, D.D.S., of Smiles; Brian P. Maloney, M.D., F.A.C.S., of The Maloney Center; R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D., of Spa Medica; Annie-Claude Sanchis, BA BSN/RN MPH; Lawrence A. Schiffman, D.O., of DermDx Centers for Dermatology; and Lynn Watanabe, D.D.S., of The Dental Spa. “I am honored to have a board that collectively has literally hundreds of years of experience in the spa and medical fields,” Leavy says. “The individuals and their companies are the who’s who of the medical-spa industry. They all are committed to the vision of merging medicine and spa for the total well-being of clients/patients.” For more information, call (201) 865-2065, e-mail info@medicalspaassociation.org or visit www.medicalspaassociation.org. The Skin & Makeup Institute Of Arizona Opens New Facility PEORIA, Ariz.—The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona opened its new 6,500-square-foot Arrowhead facility housing technologically advanced, state-of-the-art equipment. The institute is a state-board-licensed aesthetics school and is one of few offering certified-professional makeup courses. Students also perform services to the public for a fraction of normal spa fees, the company says. The institute has facial-treatment rooms, body-treatment rooms with showers, a retail area, classrooms with monitors and overhead projectors, a clinic, makeup studio, demonstration room, conference room, and administrative offices. Monthly enrollment for day and evening classes is available. Client spa services are available Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (623) 334-6700 or visit www.skinandmakeupinstitute.com. Dragonfly Supports Tsunami Relief Efforts DALLAS, Texas—Dragonfly, a Dallas-area spa-product distributor, announces it will donate to the International Response Fund of the American Red Cross to support the tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia. “As small-business owners, we feel a responsibility toward humanitarian efforts such as this that extend around the world,” says Michael Dzama, Dragonfly’s CEO.“We are creating a business that allows us the opportunity to support causes close to our hearts. Our thoughts are with all the people affected by these events.” For more information or to donate, call (800) HELP-NOW or visit www.redcross.org. ECOBags Products Launches Interactive Web Site OSSINING, N.Y.—ECOBags™ recently launched an interactive Web site for wholesale ordering in response to customer requests. “Our customers spoke and we listened,” says Sharon Rowe, founder of ECOBags Products, Inc. “They said they wanted to reach us 24-7, and now they can. We can be reached via phone, fax, e-mail and online at www.ecobags.com.” Wholesale customers now can create and manage their accounts, have access to order histories, generate new orders, track in-progress orders, specify ship methods and more. The Web site also provides clientele with downloadable marketing support such as shelf markers and in-store displays, in addition to press announcements and new-product requests. For more information, call (800) 720-2247. 2004 ISPA Conference & Expo Breaks Attendance Record LEXINGTON, Ky.—More than 3,000 conference-goers attended the 2004 ISPA Conference & Expo at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nov. 8-11, 2004. The 14th-annual conference was the most successful to date, ISPA says. This year’s record attendance shows that spa professionals realize the ISPA Conference & Expo is the industry’s proven resource for education and networking, says Lynne Walker McNees, ISPA president. Thousands of business and personal relationships were formed and nurtured at the event, she adds. This year’s event included 335 booths representing nearly 250 companies, and resulted in more than 60 product launches. In addition, more than 40 educational sessions were offered during the four-day conference. The event also marked the first time the association released two studies simultaneously: The ISPA 2004 Spa Industry Study and ISPA 2004 Consumer Trends Report. Attendees also had the chance to enjoy the spa experience in the Relaxation Room, where several companies offered complimentary mini-treatments. The 2005 ISPA Conference & Expo is scheduled for Sept. 26-29 at the Wyndham Anatole in Dallas. For more information, visit www.ispaconference.com.
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Action Bag & Display Celebrates 25 Years
Candela Offers Online Marketing Solutions
Rave Reviews Is Exclusive U.S. Distributor For Dermagenetics
Raymond Anthony Links Salons And Customers
Institut’ DERMed Gains New PR/Communications Specialist
New Headquarters Planned For Dermalogica, International Dermal Institute
M’lis Celebrates A Quarter Century |