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'Buy-now-pay-later' is lightening in a bottle for consumers, particularly with Gen Z, and can endear your business to a whole new demographic that prioritizes flexibility. Of course, there are some considerations you need to take in order to protect your business first.
Flexible Financing in the Spa Industry: 4 Benefits, 3 Considerations
With consumers increasingly showing interest in self-care and wellness, the global spa services market is projected to rise from approximately $100 billion in 2024 to nearly $265 billion by 2032.
Dec 18th, 2025
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Heights Wellness Retreat Accelerates Growth with Multi-Unit Agreement in North Carolina
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Wellness in 2026 is going to be holistic and integrated, painting a more nuanced picture of someone's lifestyle, rather than being a small, compartmentalized piece.
From Amenity to Strategy: The Top 9 Wellness Trends Defining 2026
The spa and wellness industry is experiencing a fundamental transformation that extends far beyond service menus and treatment room aesthetics.
Dec 5th, 2025
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Enzyme Masque #1 is DMK’s signature professional treatment for creating and maintaining homeostasis in the skin.
Dec 5th, 2025
Skin care and wellness in December is all about skin barrier hydration, to keep that healthy summer glow going all year 'round.
On My Radar: Curated, Intuitive and Effective
These days, it's not about the newest thing when there are a million new things debuting at any time.
Dec 4th, 2025
Education is the core of building authority, credibility and connection as spa professionals.
From Technician to Trusted Expert: Build Authority and Attract More Clients
In today’s aesthetics industry, skill alone isn’t enough to stand out.
Dec 2nd, 2025
The GSN serves to empower and educate the spa industry on more sustainable practices through means like resource conservation.
GSN Planet Opens 2026 Board of Directors Applications
GSN Planet (GSN), a leading nonprofit trade association in the spa and wellness industry, has opened applications for its 2026 Board of Directors.
Nov 10th, 2025
Lack of regulation and legal ambiguity across different states concerning energy work and 'license to touch' laws can complicate the inclusion of energy work services in spas, so be sure to check your local regulation.
The Business Benefits of Adding Energy Healing to Your Esthetics Practice
The beauty industry is shifting.
Nov 4th, 2025
Advancements in AI mean advancements in skin care with components like diagnostic capabilities becoming more intelligent than ever.
AI in Skin Care: Practical Innovations for Spa Owners and Estheticians
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the skin care industry, offering spa owners and estheticians powerful tools to enhance client care, streamline operations and stay competitive.
Nov 3rd, 2025
Some consumers still worry about the potential of being exposed to harmful chemicals during a spray tan sesh; understanding what ingredients you're working with and ensuring proper precautions to avoid ingestion and inhalation are paramount.
The Complete Business of Spray Tanning: A Guide for the Modern Esthetician
In the ever-evolving world of aesthetics, there’s one service that’s managed to stay both timeless and trendy—profitable for practitioners, addictive for clients and shockingly low overhead for what it delivers: spray tanning.
Nov 3rd, 2025
Effective seasonal marketing isn't about loading up on kitschy decorations, but of finding the common ground between what connects with clients in a way that's still true to your brand.
Seasonal Skin Savvy: How to Boost Your Biz Throughout the Year
If there’s one thing we can count on—besides the fact that someone will always ask if extractions will hurt—it’s the rhythm of the seasons.
Nov 3rd, 2025
Clients are no-longer looking for one-off massages or facials, but for comprehensive wellness offerings.
The State of Spa: Consumers Are Looking for Holistic, Personalized and Consistent.
The role of spas has been rapidly evolving in recent years, influenced by the surge of well-seekers in a post-pandemic world.
Oct 28th, 2025
AI can be useful for booking appointments by automating, optimizing and personalizing recommendations.
Experts says ChatGPT Atlas Could Transform How Consumers Find and Book Beauty Treatments Online
Global beauty and wellness marketplace Fresha has highlighted how the newly launched ChatGPT Atlas could reshape the way consumers search for and book hair, beauty and wellness appointments.
Oct 24th, 2025