The Risk of Expanding Spa Services Without Protection

Dec 28th, 2023

Make sure your spa has insurance and is protected.

Make sure your spa has insurance and is protected.

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Today, there are more than 10,000 spas across the country, running the gamut from larger day and medical spas to the rapidly emerging trend of spa and salon suites with individual estheticians now setting up one-to-two-person businesses.

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'Eleven states and 44 countries already slammed the door shut on new animal testing for cosmetics. In fact, the U.S. is essentially the only country in the North America that hasn’t passed legislation to end it.” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund.

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The FDA recently updated its page on Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers), to include the reported risks of delayed onset inflammation near dermal filler treatment sites following viral/bacterial llnesses or infections, vaccinations, or dental procedures.

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In this article, we will provide details on the issues that have led to the rise of personal injury cases in day spas and nail salons, and suggest ways for businesses to avoid these situations.

Licensify, the official BeautyAList (formerlyBeauticianList) verification engine created by a licensed beauty industry professional, has joined forces with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA).

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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) responds to the U.S. Department of Education determining cosmetology to be a low-value program.

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