People
Green Spa Network announced the appointment of two-term board member Darren Hickman, founder and president of Szép Élet, as vice president. www.greenspanetwork.org
Lélexo has named Diana Fonseca as brand manager and skin care coach. www.lelexo.com
Crystal McElroy has joined Dermatude as national educator, sales and account executive North American region. www.dermatude.com
Heather Hickman has been promoted to senior director of U.S. education for Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute. www.dermalogica.com
Lori Skinner of South Shore Skin Center in Plymouth, MA, has received certification as an aesthetic nurse specialist with the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses. www.southshoreskincenter.com
Anniversaries
This year, Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals celebrates 20 years in the skin care business. This year also marks founder and CEO Rhonda Allison’s 35th year as an esthetician. www.rhondaallison.com
Awards & Recognition
NovaLash has announced the winners of the third annual LashOff eyelash extension competition. Karlene Smith of Lifestyles Massage and Skincare in Bellingham, WA, was awarded with the “Lash Artist of the Year” title, and Bianca Martine of Lashes by Bianca in Yuma, AZ, was chosen as “Fan
Favorite.” www.novalash.com
Openings, Moves & Growth
Le Mieux products are now available through Beth’s Beauty Bus, a mobile retail cosmetics and skin care boutique in Los Angeles. www.lemieuxcosmetics.com
Committed to discovering the most advanced skin care therapies, DermaQuest has reformulated its product line, revamped its packaging and logo, and created a new training manual for professional use to mark the start of a bright and streamlined future. www.dermaquestinc.com
Body Bliss has introduced the Aroma Design Bar with Intentional Aromatherapy App, which helps partners integrate custom aromatherapy into spa treatments and retail. www.bodybliss.com
Athena Cosmetics, Inc. has resumed selling its signature product, RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, in every U.S. state except California. www.my-revitalash.com
Institut’ DERMed has unveiled a newly designed website to offer users an informative and interactive experience, including treatment information, how-to videos and the ability to book appointments online. Also, Institut’ DERMed MediClinical Spa has added massage therapist Lori Weaver to the team in Atlanta. www.idermed.com