Take the Guesswork Out of Fashion!

OK, so there is this super cool new device from Amazon called the Amazon Echo Look that takes the guesswork out of looking great. It is basically a cloud-connected hands-free camera and style consultant. Here is a great blog that tells all about it on modernbrunette.com:

The Beginner’s Quick Start Guide to Amazon Echo Look

Check it out - VERY cool!

Unwanted Hair - Begone! KAI Touch'N Brow Razors Were HOT This Week!

Very popular last week was the Kai Touch'N Brow Razors. My barber uses these on my sideburns and neck and they work great! You can barely feel anything and the hair is gone! You can probably use these on any unwanted hairs... why? I have no idea... I'm just a shipping guy! See our great KAI Touch'N Brow Razor HERE!

Leave Evil Eye to the Ghouls This Fall!

Give your client's tired, over-stressed eyes a break with these great gel eye masks from Pure Spa Direct!


EYES by ToGoSpa™ Under Eye Collagen Gel Masks - Bamboo Charcoal
EYES collagen gel masks are micro-infused with a combination of hyaluronic acid, natural high-density marine collagen, enzymes, amino acids, natural marine minerals, trace elements, proteins and vitamins C & E. When headaches, allergies, late nights or fatigue cause your eyes to look tired, these collagen eye pads moisturize, plump and add nutrients to the delicate under-eye zone, creating a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. With just one 20-minute application, you will see improved elasticity, texture and overall appearance of the skin below the eye. Activated by body heat, the nutrients stored in each flexible EYES by ToGoSpa™ gel pad go to work to aid stressed, tired and aging eyes and skin. Just place the pads under your eyes and let them work.



Cucumber Gel Eye Mask - 7.25" x 3.75" / Case of 60 Masks
Treat your client’s puffy, tired eyes with these fun gel eye masks resembling refreshing cucumbers. Usage: Cool in the refrigerator and use during or after facial treatments. Warm in a pan of water for a relaxing and calming experience. Our eye gel masks can be easily cleaned using soap and water, allowing you to provide them as an after treatment gift to your clients. Do not freeze or boil.






Nourish My Eyes / Cucumber Eye Patches / 36 Count
Perfect for use in esthetic treatments and facial services. Cucumber blend features natural extracts of green tea, cucumber and chamomile, to nourish tired, puffy eyes. Each pad is designed for one-time use. Includes free tweezers to remove pads from jar. 36 pads.








Orange Gel Eye Mask - 7.25" x 3.75" / Case of 60 Masks
Treat your client’s puffy, tired eyes with these fun gel eye masks resembling refreshing oranges. Usage: Cool in the refrigerator and use during or after facial treatments. Warm in a pan of water for a relaxing and calming experience. Our eye gel masks can be easily cleaned using soap and water, allowing you to provide them as an after treatment gift to your clients. Do not freeze or boil.

Practice Makes Perfect

Whether you are a business owner or employee, the beauty industry is always evolving and changing.

Practice makes perfect right? So what are you using during downtime for practice?

Salons and spas purchase our manikins for learning new cutting, coloring, straightening and processing techniques. You will find all types of manikin heads from human hair, synthetic hair, straight hair, ethnic hair, facial hair, beards and even eyebrow hair. We also have accessories such as holding clamps, tripods, wig dryers and foam heads.

If you think this doesn't apply to you or your business think again, we have it all!

Daisy - Blonde 100% Human Hair Manikin / 22" - 24"
100% human hair manikin features 22" - 24" of light blonde hair, a natural neck and facial make-up.






Celebrity Eyebrow Tweezing Pallet
Practice tweezing and shaping with four pairs of eyebrows.







Celebrity Manicure Hand W/2 Way Holder
Manikin hand includes a two-way holder.





Celebrity Eye Shadow Pallet
Perfect for practicing eyeshadow and eyeliner application. 4 sets of practice eyes per pallet.



We have more to choose from, click here!

Product Of The Week: Soothing Touch Calming Massage Gel

Happy Friday!

A newly added product in the Pure Spa Direct lineup bound to generate some buzz is the Calming Massage Gel by Soothing Touch.

Paraben free and chock-full of calming goodness! With Lavender Essential Oil, St. John’s Wort and Valerian, this gel will help your clients feel even more relaxed.

It's also super hydrating for skin making it an excellent choice for colder areas and seasons. You can thank the following ingredients for making this awesome for skin:

• High Oleic Expeller Pressed Sunflower Seed Oil - Helps retain moisture, has been known to help provide protective barrier against infection.

• Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil - Natural vegetable oil treated with hydrogen, used as an emollient and skin conditioner.

• Apricot Oil - A light, gentle oil that moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

• Avocado Oil - The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of avocado oil help keep skin smooth, strong, and elastic.

• Expeller Pressed Jojoba Oil - Closely resembles human sebum, very moisturizing.

Available in 8oz, 1/2 gallon, gallon and 5 gallon sizes, there's one to fit into anyone's schedule.

See you next Friday, have an amazing weekend!

'Tis the Season to Educate and Exfoliate

Whether you are a business owner, esthetician, wax specialist, or really anything- maintaining healthy skin is VITAL to your business. Why?

If a client is not educated they are most likely going to blame the technician.
For example, a client gets her first bikini wax and is not told to exfoliate, or about any post-wax care. This client is likely to be dissatisfied with the service,  get ingrown hairs, and blame the waxer.

Yes, educating your clients will, in turn, boost your retail business, but that is not the ultimate goal here. It is helping with skincare, and adding long-term, repeat clients to your business.

A woman's health states "As we age, the process of cell regeneration slows down. This means that the body is slower to shed skin cells and generate new ones. When old skin cells start to pile up on the surface of the skin, it can leave skin looking dull, rough, and dry. Furthermore, the build-up of dead skin cells can result in excess oil and clogged pores, leading to blemishes and acne."

Proper exfoliation removes the barrier of dead skin cells clogging the skin and uncovers fresh new cells below. This opens the way for moisturizing products to penetrate more deeply into the skin, which makes them more effective. In short, a regular exfoliating routine will leave your skin looking fresh and healthy."

'Tis the season for dry skin, make sure you have your bases covered.


Try these mega packs to offer your clients retail to help them stay smooth and exfoliated!

Natural Bristle Contour Body Brush / Mega Pack of 72
This is a natural bristle contour body brush made with boar hair. It has been ergonomically designed for superior massage leverage while bathing. Use it to exfoliate the skin and stimulate circulation.

Sisal Bath Sponge with Detachable Wood Handle / Mega Pack of 100
Massage done with Sisal fibers have calming effects for sensitive skin that is prone to eczema and acne. Cleanses, peels and refreshes skin. Detachable wood handle.


Natural Bristle Brush with Wood Handle / Mega Pack of 60
Get a handle on this far-reaching body brush. Regular scrubbing is important because it unclogs pores allowing the skin to release toxins trapped inside the body. A plush matting of natural bristles gently exfoliates and stirs up circulation, while the deluxe long-reach handle gives you a helping hand to get at those hard-to-reach places.

Note: Handle is detachable and brush head has a strap.

Gentle Exfoliating Ramie + Cotton Bath Mitt - Dual Sided / Case of 30 - Individually Wrapped Mitts
Use this gentle exfoliating bath mitt to cleanse and renew skin with ease. Hang to dry using the conveniently attached loop. This item makes an excellent gift with purchase. Each exfoliating bath mitt is individually wrapped in a poly bag with retail hang tab making it perfect for resale.

For more exfoliation products click here!

Combat the 4 S's- Sun, Smoke, Sugar, and Stress

My new favorite brand is Farmaesthetics! I am obsessed with their packaging paired with their overall effectiveness. Made with completely natural, organic ingredients for multiple uses! All come with both a professional and retail size, making it an easy for your services and retail!

This weeks favorite of mine is Farmaesthetics Hand to Heel Softening Salve
When I first saw this product I thought it would be great for feet, heels specifically. But this all natural salve has more uses and is not limited to just that!
Applications & Benefits:

• Softens rough, dry elbows, knees and heels
• Cuticle and nail- bed treatment
• Callus softener
• Useful on diabetic skin conditions, such as cracked hardened heels.
• Relieves symptoms of eczema (on infants as well).
• Softens dry, flaking "cradle cap" in infants.
• Diaper salve for baby rashes

It protects and heals the effects of work, wear and tear, exposure to the elements, wounds, burns (even those produced by laser surgery), bruises, and eczema (including childhood and nervous onset). 

Calendula is a heady resinous marigold flower that contains potent active healing constituents. Nature's most unique compound, beeswax, provides germ killing protective barriers that lock in moisture. Lavender is added for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agents, as well as a soothing scent, and a settling effect on the skin and nervous system. Peppermint and Beta Carotene add additional building blocks for tissue rejuvenation. 

See Farmaesthetics Hand to Heel Softening Salve / 2.5 oz. for retail and Farmaesthetics Hand to Heel Softening Salve / 4 oz. for professional or retail use !!

Make A Big Impact With The Little Things!

Who says the simple stuff can't be beautiful too! Keep your random necessities just as beautiful as your satisfied clients with these essentials from Pure Spa Direct!


Caution Wet Floor Sign - Wood + Engraved Gold Plates

This attractive frame wood floor sign combines functionality and style into one modern piece. A solid dark wood frame is accented by a bold, engraved gold sign. The sign reads "CAUTION WET FLOOR" with the word "ATTENTION" and the spanish word "CUIDADO" in the middle surrounding a triangular image warning of slipping.

A sturdy metal chain serves as a connector between the two bases of the a-frame for added security. This wood floor sign is ideal for use in entryways, restrooms, and wet or slippery dining room floors.



SEVEN TIER FRUIT SERVING DISPLAY BY LOUNGE ROOM & HOSPITALITY

Treat your clients right with the offering of the gods... yes, fresh fruit! This attractive 7 tier display offers simple modern elegance that will look fantastic in any spa or salon.

Features:
7 Tier Metal Display with White Melamine Trays
Attractive/Durable Powder Coated Metal Stand
White Melamine Trays (Melamine is popular for commercial dishes mainly because it is virtually unbreakable)
Adds Simple, Modern Elegance to ANY Decor
Overall Dimensions: 16"W x 9"D x 16 1/2"H


DECORATIVE ACCENT TOWER - ROUND - 4" DIAMETER - SET OF 3 - 12", 16" AND 24" TALL BY LOUNGE ROOM & HOSPITALITY

Update your decor with EASE! Enhance the ambiance of your spa and treatment rooms, lounges, office or reception area with our stunning, decorative accent towers. Create a designed atmosphere with a special showcase of flowers, fruits, ornaments, shells, potpourri, wicker balls... endless possibilities!

This unique round decorative accent tower set is both attractive and extemely durable. They can be completely or partially filled with just about anything decorative - dried flowers, shells, pretty much whatever your creative side desires!


Dimensions (1) 12" Tall, (1) 16" Tall and (1) 24" Tall ; 4"
Diameter; Round
Also available individually.

New Product Alert! This is gotta be the coolest diffuser I've seen in a while...

This is gotta be the coolest diffuser I've seen in a while, and I've seen A LOT! It kind of reminds me of a disco ball, but more modern and not as tacky! Anyways, it is my advice to check these out... why? I have no idea... I'm just a shipping guy! See our great SpaRoom® Mosaic™ by Aroma Source™ Ultrasonic Mister Diffuser HERE!

How to Add Profit and Satisfaction with Hydration

It is essential for a client to hydrate after a massage, and should always be recommended. Every time I've gotten a spa treatment, I have always been handed a glass of water.

Why is this?

“Relaxing the muscles with massage helps to open these circulatory pathways, directing metabolites toward the kidneys. Hydration after a massage helps the kidneys to flush and eliminate this waste.” (Barbara Close, founder, and CEO of Naturopathica)

It's the little details that can set your business apart from others. Stand out in a crowd by trying these simple suggestions-

Square Glass Flavor Infusion Beverage Dispenser / 3 Gallons 
This attractive 3 Gallon Square Glass Infusion Jar is perfect for relaxation rooms! Ideal for tea bags, limes, lemons, cucumbers, oranges, etc. to infuse into cold water.

"Fruit, Herb and Flower Infusions can turn
the ordinary into the extraordinary!"

Want more options? Click here 

VitaJuwel Gem Water Oval Glass Water Decanter / 1.5 Liters paired with VitaJuwel Gem Water Gemstone Crystal Infuser Wand

Get one of our VitaJuwel decanters in addition to your original VitaJuwel vial for the full gem water experience right from the start! Our elegant decanters are specially designed to hold a generous 50 oz. and complement our vials in form and size. The base of the decanter is rounded on its inside and, thus, helps prevent your vial from touching the sides of the decanter.

VitaJuwel is the most hygienic and efficient method to prepare gem water. And it's easy! Just place a VitaJuwel gem vial in drinking water for 7-10 minutes and enjoy gemwater, the true elixir of life! Using gems to vitalize water is an age-old tradition, dating back to ancient Greece and medieval times. Gems have the ability to store an energy that inspirits the surrounding drinking water, making it more lively and enjoyable. This can even be tasted by sensual water lovers! The gems don't have to physically contact the water. The glass vial acts like a natural prism for the crystal's radiant energy. Like in the natural cycle of water, with VitaJuwel the natural element stone regenerates the natural element water.

VitaJuwel ViA Gem Water Bottles are becoming increasingly trendy in the wellness world. If your clients are wild about them don't forget - they are the perfect retail item!

My personal favorite is the VitaJuwel ViA - Gem Water Bottle - Beauty: Amethyst + Aventurine Quartz + Rose Quartz
VitaJuwel ViA - Gem Water Bottle - Beauty: Amethyst + Aventurine Quartz + Rose QuartzVitaJuwel ViA - Gemwater - To - Go! VitaJuwel ViA is a glass bottle with two openings. They are made of high quality, premium glass and come with an exchangeable bottom piece ("gempod"), that is filled with a selection of hand-picked gemstones. The patented gempod is manufactured by hand in the Austrian
Alps.



Details:
Beautifully packaged gem water on the go!
Easy to clean glass and stainless steel is environmentally friendly
Contains fair trade gemstones
16.7 oz

About the "Beauty" VitaJuwel ViA:
Gems in the Pod: Amethyst + Aventurine Quartz + Rose Quartz
Beauty emerges from within. Of course, we grow older but we don't have to look old. Fresh, smooth-looking skin is a sign of youth and health. Plenty of sleep, a balanced diet and sufficient pure water are essential to maintain your skin's elasticity. This blend is perfect for those who want their inner beauty to radiate out into the world. Numerous beauty salons have integrated this special vial as a permanent part of their beauty program.

For more on VitaJewel click here

Pink Himalayan Salt

Pink Himalayan Salt is so popular right now, and Pure Spa Direct has you covered with various versions of this beautiful and trendy mineral! Himalayan Salt  can be used in many treatments from massage, salt therapy, and even decor!


Himalayan Salt Stone Massage™ is an innovative healing technique using warm salt crystal stones to ground and balance the body's electromagnetic field, central nervous system and meridians. Salt crystals from an ancient primal sea beneath the Himalayan Mountains are hand-carved into massage stones that gently soothe away an accumulation of stress, tension and pollutants. Feel the energy of the 250 million year old mineral salt as you enjoy a gentle massage with these crystal salt stones. Stones may vary in color and size. For massage can be used with a small amount of jojoba oil or coconut oil.




This pink salt gets its color from the minerals trapped within the salt's crystalline structure. These minerals not only grant this salt its unique color but are easily dissolved; adding essential minerals and trace elements found in nature to your treatments. These colorful crystal salts help to heal aches, pains, and skin irritations.

AG Naturals ingredients should be used for your custom topical treatments only and not ingested.





White Himalayan salt is rarer than other color varieties of salt lamps, but it’s just as beautiful. Natural wood base. CSA/UL compliant. Includes 6' long cord set and light bulb. 4.5”-5” H

Himalayan Salt has long been acclaimed for its unique healing properties. TouchAmerica's Himalayan Salt Frame makes it easy to add this healing feature to a home, office or wellness facility. This innovative system is ideal for adding to a sauna where dry heat activates the Himalayan salt blocks, transforming them into ionizers. Wellness is enhanced with an abundance of ions that support the respiratory and immune systems. Himalayan Salt is beautiful, especially when lit. Our frames come with an LED rope light to backlight the salt and add beauty to its natural healing properties. We designed our Himalayan Salt Frame system to be easy to install, requiring no special tools or skills.

Product Of The Week: Alaskan Glacial Mud

Happy Friday!

This week, I'd like to spotlight Raw Alaska Glacial Mineral Mud.

Mud is always in style in this industry, from facials masks to body wraps. As a massage therapist, after a few years in I decided to give offering various mud add-ons a shot. As a mobile therapist at the time, I thought I was nuts for just the thought of mobile mud! I was able to make it work for me, and my client response surprised the heck out of me! All of them wanted to try it. After the trial run, some alternated their massages with mud treatments.

Mud works.

Alaska Glacial mud works. Containing more than 60 nourishing major and trace elements to promote healthy skin cell regeneration, you may find clients requesting mud packages.

Raw Alaskan Glacial. The name says it all.
Straight from the Copper River Delta in Alaska, enriched with a special combination of certified organic and wildcrafted botanical extracts from the Pacific Northwest that are chosen for their moisturizing, skin-softening, and anti-aging and immunoprotective properties. Natural as natural gets.

Are your clients hesitant on mud treatments due to that lovely, mud smell?  You can choose vanilla lavender and lavender peppermint. The slight tingle from the peppermint feels amazing, in my opinion!

Available in back bar sizes in both premixed and powder, as well as a beautiful line of retail items.

If you're not ready to jump into the mud just yet, retailing is a great way to talk to your clients and gauge their response to mud.

See you next Friday for another product of the week!

Domestic Violence Awareness and Salon Professionals - What You Should Know

According to Behindthechair.com, in 2016, Illinois passed legislation that requires all salon professionals to complete 1-hour training to learn how to spot domestic violence and sexual assault, and since then, 14 additional states have introduced or passed similar legislation.

The idea is that there is a very unique relationship between salon professionals and their clients, due to the personal nature of the services being performed, and many clients open up to their stylists about a variety of things in their lives. Salon professionals hold a unique standing, as they aren't a personal friend or family, but they aren't a complete stranger, either - especially if the client has been seeing the same stylist regularly. 

The legislation varies in each location in the amount of training, as well as when the training is required, but they tend to emphasize for salon professionals to be capable of providing resources as necessary, and in many places, local professional groups have been involved in the writing of legislation to ensure the salon professionals are protected from liability.

Outside of location-specific legislation, the National Cosmetology Association - now the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) - has been running the Cut It Out program nationwide since 2003. They have since trained hundreds of salon professionals in how to properly recognize signs of abuse and safely refer victims to help. 



In 2000, the National Violence Against Women released a survey based on results found in the US:

• 4.8 million women each year experience physical assaults and rapes by an intimate partner.
• 2.9 million men each year experience physical assaults by an intimate partner.
• 2 of 3 women who reported being raped, physically assaulted, or stalked since age 18 were victimized by an intimate partner or a date.
• 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men experience an attempted or completed rape at some time in their lives.
• More than half of all rapes of females occur before age 18; of these, 22% occur before age 12.

Professionals within the beauty industry have a real opportunity to make an impact in the fight against domestic violence!

Cold Season Help... for Retail

Have you heard about Farmaesthetics yet?

I cannot say enough about this brand! The client response is phenomenal!
Trade the preservatives, dyes, and fake fragrances for wholesome herbs, flowers, grains, and oils. Farmaesthetics professional and retail natural skin care incorporate the 100% pure, organic elements your clients crave and leave out the artificial ingredients for a refreshing change. Natural and effective skin care based on herbal traditions.

Easy to add to your menu, with a manageable number of products. Beautiful apothecary looks for retail boutiques.

Farmaesthetics is making the perfect elixir for this season and you can retail it!

Farmaesthetics Vapor Bath Elixir / 4 oz.
Farmaesthetics Vapor Bath Elixir is "a spa in a bottle", as it has been called, this vibrant green Vapor Bath Elixir is full of essential oils to warm the body and relax the mind. This chlorophyll-infused preparation will soften, purify, and deodorize the skin, while vaporous essential oils release to open congestion and relax tight or achy muscles. Use as a deep herbal soak to revitalize the entire system.

WHAT the Key Ingredients are and WHY they work

• Chlorophyll: Known as liquid sunshine, liquid chlorophyll is nontoxic and soothing to body tissues when applied in an external bath.
• Menthol: A soothing compound derived from the peppermint plant. If used in small amounts, menthol generates a cool heat, activated by the friction of "rubbing". 
• Clove Essential Oil: Long used to treat fungal infections, the kind that impact nail beds, cuticles, and feet, clove is an antibacterial as well. It has powerful local antiseptic and mild anesthetic actions was known as a decongestant and inhalation for colds. It is less known but highly valued for its bactericidal and antiviral action. It not only relieves nasal congestion but also is known to actually inhibit the proliferation of the cold virus. In massage, it is relieving to muscular aches and pains.
• Lavender Essential Oil: It stimulates and rejuvenates the skin and restores the skin's natural balance in oil production. It also stimulates sore, exhausted muscles and soothes the nerves, while acting as an aromatic astringent.
• Geranium Essential Oil: Oil derived from the geranium flower. Like virtually all the flower oils, it is an antidepressant and antiseptic and is valued for its astringent and antiseptic properties. 
• White Camphor Essential Oil: Known for its value in treating colds, chills, and inflammatory complaints, it relieves skin irritation. In cases of nervous excitement, it has a soothing and quieting result
• Glutamate (aclyglutamate): A delicate cleansing agent derived from natural sugar cane; adds the slip to the preparations as well as the gentle action of removing excess oil. 
• Vegetable Glycerin: Used as a humectant, it actually attracts moisture from the air and binds it to the skin's surface. It also provides a protective barrier on the skin so as to retain its moisture.

Farmaesthetics Deep Lavender Rub / 4 oz.
Voted "Favorite Product" by Spa Magazine beauty editors and "Best in New England" by Yankee Magazine, this herbal ode to Vicks® Vapo Rub® is a deep comfort rub that utilizes the heat-producing essential oils of ginger, rosemary, and eucalyptus to relax and release upper respiratory tightness due to colds, allergies, stress, or asthma. It is also an excellent lineament for stiff or strained muscles due to overexertion or inactivity (both extremes can yield sore muscles). Deep Lavender Rub is a powerful preparation that is gentle enough for a child.

Purpose:
Deep Heat Comfort Rub for relieving upper respiratory tightness due to colds or allergies. Apply to chest or neck area, then cover with a warm towel to super-charge effects of the essential oils and herbs, to relax tension and aid in a good night's sleep.

Sinus Relief by opening nasal passages. As essential vapors are released and inhaled, there is an "opening" of the sinuses, helping relieve stuffiness and easing mental tension and headache. The releasing heat of our herbal rub will help increase circulation and blood flow to the face, and this is excellent for optimizing a healthy complexion.

Muscular Massage is greatly enhanced by using Deep Lavender Rub, not only for the aroma therapeutic qualities of Ginger, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Rosemary, but also for their ability to penetrate muscle tissue and relax tension from a range of conditions like flu, illness, or sports.

Hand and Foot Treatments are all the better when enhanced with Deep Lavender Rub. Whether its a hand and foot massage you give yourself at the end of a long day or one administered to someone in need of TLC, applying a small amount of Deep Lavender Rub with massage, to soles and palms, will super-charge the healing benefits of the treatment. (Did you know that the soles of the feet and palms are the most vulnerable areas of the body for taking in herbal constituents?) Wrapping hands or feet in warm towels after application, will further soften skin and maximize the relaxation response.

Key Ingredients:

• Sweet Almond: It stimulates and rejuvenates the skin and restores the skin's natural balance in oil production. It also stimulates sore, exhausted muscles and soothes the nerves, while acting as an aromatic astringent.
• Ginger Essential Oil: One of the best of the heat producing essential oils - known to stimulate and increase circulation.
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Best known as a decongestant and inhalation for colds. It is less known but highly valued for its bactericidal and antiviral action. 
• Rosemary Essential Oil: Another of the heat producing oils, chosen for its ability to stimulate the nervous system and to increase circulation when used in conjunction with massage. Used in an upper body massage or in steam inhalation, the oil has the ability to "clear the head". 
• Peppermint Essential Oil: Cools the skin. Relieves the discomforts of heat rash. Reduces the itch and sting of insect bites. 

Incorporate into your treatments and retail for fall and winter! 

Hot Towel Mist Made Easy

Are you looking for a quick and efficient way to always have hot, moist towels for your clients, without having to accommodate a large and bulky hot towel warmer? Check out the Spa Simplu Mist Hot Towel Steamer:

The Spa Simplu Mist Hot Towel Steamer takes all of the messy and time-consuming work out of producing perfectly steamed towels.

Benefits:

• Process - With Mist’s handy towel separator, the towels can simply be rolled up dry and placed into the towel container without having to do any messy pre-wetting and rinsing.
• Capacity - Whether it is a facial, a massage, a manicure or pedicure, a hair treatment or a hot shave, Mist is the perfect size for individual treatments, with a 9 towel capacity.
• Time - Towels reach perfect temperature and level of moisture saturation in just 15-20 minutes,with Mist’s           digital  settings, but can be kept warm for up to two hours.
• Size - With a space-saving footprint, Mist fits into the smallest treatment room or is ideal for the mobile therapist.
• Safety - With the automatic shutoff, the front water level, the external water spout, the digital settings, the hinged and snug fitting towel container, and the dual voltage, there is no more need to worry about scalding of fingers and hands, concerns about stability of the steamer, worries about electrical problems or any of the other problems that spa and salon professionals face with their current hot towels warmers.
• The ideal customization - With Mist’s accompanying water-soluble essential oils, the water can have a couple of drops of essential oil added using the external water spouts and so each treatment can be easily customized to the client a more masculine scented steam and towel for men’s shaves or a calming and soothing lavender scented steam for a relaxing massage. The options are limitless.

Kit Includes:
Mist Towel Steamer
Six Wrap Towels
Bamboo Tongs

Tongue Twister - Sisal Soap Sack!

Sisal Soap Sack - say that 5 times in a row! They were a hot item last week and for good reason. An inexpensive way to exfoliate and clean at the same time - brilliant! I hear they also make a great gift!... why? I have no idea... I'm just a shipping guy! See our great Sisal Soap Sack HERE!

Why Wait Til Valentines Day To Offer Chocolate?

Everyone focuses on chocolate treatments for Valentines Day, chocolate products fly off the shelves every January. How about the rest of the year?

People love chocolate, any time of year! If you put a basket of chocolates on the reception counter, clients will eat it. Why not offer End-of-the-Year Chocolate Guilty Pleasure treatments?

Here is a body treatment that will leave your clients feeling like they jumped into a decadent pool of warm melty chocolate!

For the scrub:
In a large rubber bowl, mix 1/4 cup of dead sea salt with 1/4 cup of chocolate mint or chocolate cake oil. After mixing well, place the bowl in a mud warmer, hot towel cabi or large stainless bowl filled with hot water.



For the wrap:
In a medium rubber bowl, blend 5 tablespoons of white clay powder with 4 teaspoons of aloe gel.
Add in 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons of water, mix well. If this seems to dry, add a little more water until it can be applied in a thin layer. Keep the bowl warm until ready to use.

Perform the body treatment as you normally would, including any add on services like dry brushing, Eco Fin, or even a facial mask!

Give Your Masques A Boost!

Do you have a masque you love, but just wish it was easier to remove after the treatment is done? Or maybe you would love if it had some additional benefits specific to your skin type?

Pure Spa Direct offers these great booster gels that infuse the masques you already have with great additional benefits such as Collagen, Acne fighting ingredients, and even skin soothing blends for sensitive skin! In addition, these booster gels transform the masque into a single sheet for easy, mess-free removal!




This Collagen Elastin Transforming Mask Booster Gel is a versatile collagen-rich gel that can be mixed into a powdered mask as a booster, applied for post-laser or hair removal services to help calm the skin, used with IPL and laser treatments as a conductor gel, and used with high frequency machines. Translucent and colorless. 20 fl. oz.






This unique Acne Transforming Mask Booster Gel turns any soft mask into a sheet mask, allowing it to be removed in one piece! It can also be used as a mask itself, to enhance the effect of a peel, as a massage gel, or with laser, radio frequency, high frequency, and microcurrent treatments.

This acne-fighting blend contains active ingredients like enzyme-rich ice algae extract to specifically target acne and provide additional moisturizing benefits, leaving a healthier-looking complexion. 20 fl. oz.


This Sensitive Transforming Mask Booster Gel turns any soft mask into a sheet mask, allowing it to be removed in one piece! It can also be used as a mask itself, to enhance the effect of a peel, as a massage gel, or with laser, radio frequency, high frequency, and microcurrent treatments.

This special formula was created specifically for sensitive skin; it contains gentle, skin-soothing ingredients such as chamomile, aloe, and luxurious silk protein for a soft, supple complexion. Translucent light yellow. 20 fl. oz.

Ideal For: All Skin Types, Sensitive Skin, Irritated Skin

3 Ways to Use Mask Booster Gels:

1. Add to modeling masks to rubberize for easy cleanup. Peel off with no mess!

           - Mix 4 pumps of gel with 4 scoops of mask powder and stir it in a bowl.
           - Apply the paste onto the skin with a spatula.
           - Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes.
           - Rinse with warm water
 
      2. Apply gel directly to skin for calming after laser treatments or hair removal.
   
      3. Use as a conductor gel with high frequency, radio frequency skin tightening machines,                        ultrasonic, micro-current, galvanic equipment, IPL and laser treatments for targeted
          performance.

You Had Me at Gem...

Add a little luxury to your waxes with Satin Smooth's new collection!

The Satin Smooth Luxury Gem Wax Collection incorporates selected gemstones and crystals to create harmony, calm and inner peace. Imported from Italy, these waxes are infused with essential oils, minerals, and fragrances to elevate your waxing experience.

Hard Waxes Available In:
Amethyst Crystal: Infused with amethyst gem minerals and coconut oil to help protect and the nourish skin
Golden Quartz: Infused with golden gem minerals and coconut oil to help protect and nourish skin.
Silver Tourmaline: Infused with tourmaline gem minerals and coconut oil to help protect and nourish the skin

Soft Waxes Available In:
Amethyst Crystal: Infused with amethyst gem minerals and coconut oil to help protect and the nourish skin
Golden Quartz: Infused with golden gem minerals and coconut oil to help protect and nourish skin.
Silver Tourmaline: Infused with tourmaline gem minerals and coconut oil to help protect and nourish the skin

The Most Important Piece of Furniture Your Spa Owns

When preparing your spa room, arguably the most important piece of furniture is your spa bed. This is where your clients will spend their time when visiting you, and it needs to not only be functional for you, the technician, but also comfortable for your client. And not only comfortable - clients will come back if you have a noticeably comfortable bed!

Pure Spa Direct has just picked up the all-new DIR Facial Beauty Bed & Chair Apollo - a high-end, Full Electrical Spa Chair with built-in Thermo Heat. This top-of-the-line bed is the bed your clients will come back for!

Experience our revolutionary full-electrical all-purpose beauty bed/chair Apollo, fitted with 4 electro-hydraulic motors controlled by hand or foot. This newly updated unit features thermo heat top, foot controls, finer adjustments, quieter operations and sleeker appearance fully integrated into a simple operating remote.

Details:

• Thermo heated bed for superior relaxation and comfort
• Heavy-Duty Facial Beauty Bed/Chair with 750 lbs. weight capacity
• High-grade soft vinyl with high-density foam for both comfort & durability
• 3 programmable preset position setting
• Dual headrest included for all types of beauty & medical facilities, easily interchangeable for all types of procedures
• 4 Individual Electro-hydraulic motors to smoothly & quietly operates the Backrest, Leg-rest, Height and also Tilt adjustments
• Both hand remote and foot controls for easy operation
• Removable arms & headrest for versatility
• Fully assembled out of the box
• Power requirement: 110 Volts
• 1 Year Warranty

Is Your Relaxation Room... Relaxing?

Recent studies have shown that Americans are the most overworked country. They take fewer vacations, work longer days, and retire later. Your clients work hard They seek out relaxation in your business. The more relaxed and happy they are, the more they will enjoy their experience and come back.

Some spas and salons have a separate relaxation room for their client, while others have a waiting area. Whichever you use, are you using it to its full potential? We have everything you need to maximize their experience.

I suggest:

• Seating
• Decor
• Salt Lamp
• Essential Oil Diffusors
• Herbal Neckwraps, Eyepillow, Booties, Gloves
• Music 
• Fruit infused water
• Tea
• Candles
• So much more 

My top picks include:

Wave Glow Lounger™ by Living Earth Crafts
Building on their reputation for unsurpassed comfort and serenity inducing designs, Living Earth Crafts brings a new line of ultra-loungers to the hotel and spa industries. LEC Wave loungers feature a sleek, zero gravity design with their renowned Strata™ memory cushioning system and a wide range of stylish handcrafted hardwood bases to choose from.

Key Features:
Strata 4" Memory Foam Cushioning System
Naturasoft Upholstery in 16 color options
Glow Base
Optional Features:
Ultraleather® upholstery
Custom Wood Stains and Lacquers
SO Sound Acoustic Resonance Therapy
Dimable Reading Lamp

Kozi® Herbal Neck Wrap / Chocolate
This Herbal Neck Wrap is designed specifically to fit the contours of the neck. Stays in place while walking, standing, or sitting. Enjoy the comfort of specific targeted blends with true aromatherapy benefits which are increased when heated in the microwave. Packaged in a sturdy attractive cardboard retail box that features a Velcro® opening and a convenient nylon handle for carrying. Weight: approximately 2.4 lbs. Chocolate.

Ingredients: Lavender, valerian root, white willow, chamomile, rosemary, peppermint, spearmint, hops, yellow dock, lemongrass, cinnamon, yarrow, premium flax seeds, and other natural materials.

Fire Bowl Salt Lamp
One-of-a-kind and absolutely beautiful, these natural salt lamps are hand-shaped from select chunks of the finest, most potent salt crystal in the world. However, these attractive lamps provide more than ambient, soothing light. Some users may experience homeopathic health benefits from using them --the most immediate and dramatic being for those suffering from respiratory allergies and/or asthma.

This lamp is a beautiful carved bowl made of crystal salt, filled with blocks of Himalayan Salt, the finest salt known to man.

Benefits:
Some users may experience homeopathic health benefits from using them --the most immediate and dramatic being for those suffering from respiratory allergies and/or asthma.

Usage:
Use for ambiance and homeopathic benefits.

Zojirushi Water Boiler - 5 Liters with Two Leaves Custom Wrap

This Commercial Water Boiler & Warmer comes with branded decal. It is ideal for non-plumbed tea service. This 169 oz. capacity unit boils waterand keeps water hot at a set temperature for as long as it's plugged in. The optional QUICK TEMP mode brings water to either 195°F or 175°F without reaching a boil.

Bamboo Presentation Box for 8 Types of Tea - - FILLED with 64 Sachets


This sturdy bamboo box offers a sampler of (8) sachets each of eight of our best selling teas, including Organic Mountain High Chai, Organic Chamomile, Organic Tamayokucha, Organic Earl Grey, Alpine Berry, Jasmine Petal Green, Organic Peppermint, and Organic Assam Breakfast. This box provides an excellent range of black teas, green teas, and herbals for the tea drinker in your life who loves to discover new teas. Includes bamboo presentation box and 64 tea sachets.


"There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea." -Ralph Waldo Emerson





Lightweight NSI Pebble/Slate Medium Sycamore Springs Fountain by BluWorld of Water

The tranquil sounds of the water flowing down this unique panel is a great additon to any environment. Equipped with soft lighting, the Sycamore Springs emits a warm glow creating a soothing atmosphere. Engineered with Bluworld’s splash-free design and featuring the new NSI-Pebbles and NSI-Slate this fountain arrives to you completely assembled.

It is proven that when people are in a good mood they are more apt to buy. Don't forget that everything in the relaxation room can and should be retailed, because what client doesn't want to feel this good at home too?

Slim Down As The Year Winds Down

I still cannot believe we're already into October, this year is flying by!

Detox and slimming treatments are always trending, however the end of the year always shows a big push in detox services. Clients want to look their absolute best for events, parties and reunions.

If you're looking to add something new to your body wraps, here is an extremely profitable recipe idea, to have your clients feeling bright and tight!

Slim It Down!

In large rubber mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of green tea powder with 1 teaspoon of borage oil. After mixing well, add in 3/4 cup of dead sea mud and 2 teaspoons of grapeseed oil. Mix this all up well, and place the bowl in a mud warmer, hot towel cabinet or even a large stainless bowl filled with hot water. You want the mixture to be warm when applying to the client.

Perform the body wrap as you normally would, along with any add ons like dry brushing, Eco Fin or a scalp massage. Add on services are a great way to further boost profits and increase clients satisfaction!

New Product Alert! Face, Neck, Lip, and Eye Masks by ToGoSpa are HOT!

New to Pure Spa Direct and already popular are Face, Neck, Lip, & Eye Masks by ToGoSpa! They come in really cool packaging and I heard it's a great retail item!... why? I have no idea... I'm just a shipping guy! See our great ToGoSpa Mask selection HERE!

The Healing Power of Seaweed

Why you should use a seaweed wrap?

It may look gross, but seaweed has some real benefits.

Want to know more? Let me explain!

It DETOXIFIES! During the process, heat is essential, whether the wrap is warmed up or heating elements are added. The sweating process helps the body eliminate impurities. These are brought to the surface of the skin and rinsed away.

It REMOVES DEAD SKIN! Dead skin prevents the body from absorbing moisture. So besides removing toxins, dead skin is loosened. This allows the benefits of the seaweed to be absorbed (like proteins, vitamins, minerals) and add moisture to the skin.

It IMPROVES SKIN ELASTICITY AND REGENERATION! Seaweed is chock full of antioxidants which help to rebuild the elasticity of the skin, produces collagen, regenerates damaged skin and increases blood flow.

It REDUCES CELLULITE AND IMPROVES BODY CONTOURING! Seaweed aids in shaping excess skin, cellulite, and stretch marks, due to the diffusion of vitamins and minerals.

We have everything you need in this kit
Slimming Seaweed Body Wrap Treatment Kit
Slimming Seaweed Body Wrap Kit

Kit Includes:

• Fitted Plastic Table Cover (1)
• Wool Woven Blanket 62" x 80" (1)
• All Weather Thermal Blanket (1)
• Plastic Wrap Sheeting 9' x 12' (6)
• Lotus Touch Hydrating Lotion (1 gallon)
• Large Rubber Mixing Bowl 4.75" (1)
• Body Brush 3" (1)
• Lotus Touch Seaweed Gel (1 gallon)

Want to incorporate seaweed in other ways? 

Try the gel for wraps! No mess, great results. This seaweed gel can be easily removed with moist towels...no shower needed! Ready to use! No blending required! 

For facial treatments incorporate seaweed by using this modeling mask. This treatment helps heal blemishes, prevent breakouts, and keeps skin shine-free. It is a non-drying formula that will not irritate while going deep into the skin to purge to unclog pores and rid skin of excess oil. It nourishes the skin with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to balance skin moisture levels.

For more seaweed treatments click here 

Aromatherapy On-The-Go

Aromatherapy is one of the most popular and simple treatments for stress relief these days but, until now, most aromatherapy units have been made for the home, business, or other large spaces. Now Pure Spa Direct offers the same relief on the go! Check out these fantastic inhalers and roll-ons:


AROMATHERAPY INHALER - STUDY BUDDY BY EARTH SOLUTIONS AROMATHERAPY

Associating a scent with a positive thought or affirmation is a fundamental concept in aromatherapy. Simply repeat your affirmation while inhaling the Scent Inhaler with the Study Buddy blend of essential oils. With any luck, you may just end up on the Dean's List!

Rosemary Essential Oil: Improves recall
Clove Essential Oil: Reduces fatigue
Basil Essential Oil: Encourages concentration
Black Pepper Essential Oil: Builds stamina
Helichrysum Essential Oil: Assist with memory
Lavender Essential Oil: Calms, alleviates headaches
Bergamot Essential Oil: Grounds, relaxes
Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Refreshes the mind
Contains premium essential oils plus jojoba, and an affirmation. Plant derived. All natural.

Just breathe in deeply... ahhh. Like a breath of fresh air, these portable blends offer aromatherapeutic benefits wherever needed. Clients simply inhale the benefits of essential oils and exhale their intentions for well-being. Great impulse retail item!






ESS Aromatherapy Inhaler: Headache Relief - A Comforting Blend For Stressful Days

On-the-go aromatherapy! These inhalers are perfect for home or travel. Available blends include Breathe In, Headache Relief, Immune Boost, Sweet Dreams, and Energize.





ESS Pure Love Aromatherapeutic Roll-On / 0.33 oz
Aromatherapeutic benefits anywhere, anytime! With one quick stroke, this portable essential oil roll-on helps create a sense of romance.

Key Notes:
Cedarwood, Orange, Lavender, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, Sandalwood, Jasmine

Ingredients:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cedrus Deodara (Cedarwood) Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Santalum Austrocaledonicum (Sandalwood) Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil