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Gadabout Supports Cancer Clinic
To help patients at the recently opened Peter and Paula Fasseas Cancer Clinic at the University Medical Center North in Tucson, AZ, Gadabout SalonSpa is lending stylists and technicians to the clinic’s in-house salon to donate services to patients receiving treatments there. Gadabout also contributed to underwriting the initial costs of the clinic’s salon. 520-325-0000
Spa Gregorie's Launches Modesty Menu
Now planning to offer salon services, as well as its traditional day spa services, Spa Gregorie’s in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, has opened a 5,000-square-foot salon addition. For clients wishing to remain clothed during services, the spa’s locations have also begun offering a “modesty menu” to ensure their comfort during treatments. 949-858-9455
Anti-aging: Beyond Wrinkles
By Tracy Sherwood
Wrinkle reducers aren’t the only thing consumers are looking for in skin care products anymore.
Hyannis Day Spa Celebrates Women
Participating in an event put on by the Puritan Cape Cod clothing store and Cape Cod magazine called Celebrate Women and benefiting the YMCA of Cape Cod, Solstice Day Spa of Hyannis, MA, helped a local woman who was nominated for a makeover by her daughter. The woman, Joan Owens, received treatments such as a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure and makeup application from the spa, as well as other prizes from area Cape Cod businesses. 508-775-7400
Lake Austin Spa Resort Named No. 2 Destination Spa
Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, TX, was named the number two destination spa in North America by readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine in its annual poll. The resort ranked highly in categories of location and setting, guest rooms and cuisine. If you think your spa deserves recognition for its successes, the Skin Inc. magazine Best of the Best Awards are now open for nominations. Click here to obtain more information. 800-847-5637
Mario Tricoci Launches Spa & Share Program
In an effort to raise funds to help support nonprofit charitable and service organizations, Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas has launched its Spa & Share program. Clients are provided with vouchers to use at various locations on designated days, then the spa donates 10% of the proceeds of products and services purchased by members or friends on those days. 847-202-4039
Clarice's Celebrating 18 Years in Industry
Clarice’s Creating Beautiful Looks in Wheaton, IL, is celebrating its 18-year anniversary. Owner and esthetician Clarice Loiacono runs one of the longest existing day spas in the area and offers signature treatments such as the Queen Pedicure and the Clarice’s Complete facial. Loiacono, who is an industry veteran of more than 25 years, has previously presented select treatments for Cosmetologists Chicago and the American Association of Esthetic Education. She also has been a speaker at Face & Body Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Expo and taught skin care classes at the Illinois Cosmetology School Teachers Association. 630-690-2266
Former Gene Juarez CEO Passes Away
Michael Coe, former CEO of Gene Juarez Salons & Spas, passed away February 10, 2007, from liver disease. Memorials can be made in Mr. Coe's name to the University of Washington Medical Center Liver Transplant Program (1959 N.E. Pacific St., P.O. Box 356174, Seattle, WA 98195), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109) or Life Support Kittitas County (P.O. Box 264, Cle Elum, WA 98943).
The Banyan Tree Spa Wins Multiple Awards
The Banyan Tree Spa, Phuket was named “Asia’s Best Spa” in a travel poll conducted by Asiamoney magazine and ranked third in the category of “Favorite Asia Hotel Spa” in the Condé Nast Traveller’s Reader Spa Awards 2007. Also, The Banyan Tree Spa, Bangkok ranked second in the category of “Favorite Overseas Urban Day Spa” in the Traveler’s awards. Phuket location: 66-(76)-324-374, spa-phuket@banyantree.com; Bangkok location: 66-(2)-679-1052, spa-bangkok@banyantree.com
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics Gives Back
The San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology (SFIEC) is donating money to the American Forests conservation organization’s Global ReLeaf program each time an SFIEC student purchases a training kit. To date, the SFIEC has funded the planting of more than 50 trees. Students and teachers at the SFIEC also participated in a “Days of Beauty” event put on by On Lok SeniorHealth where they treated area senior citizens to a variety of spa and beauty services. 866-734-3244