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Over the next five years, the emerging market segments of body shaping and skin tightening will be prime catalysts behind unprecedented growth in the global aesthetic industry, according to the just-released Global Aesthetic Market research report from Medical Insight, Inc.

 

This report. which provides in-depth analysis and a five-year forecast of the s8.4 billion global aesthetic industry, indicates these relatively new categories will play prominent roles in record industry growth. protected to increase by 125% annually and reach s15.3 billion by 2011. Among highlights in the newest edition of this annual market study:

 

• Total worldwide sales of aesthetic equipment, currently estimated at $1.2 billion, will rise by 10.3% per year, reaching over $1.9 billion in 2011. Total related fees will grow 16.1% annually, to s34.9 billion during the same period.

 

• Body shaping and skin tightening devices will drive aggressive expansion in the device category. with CAGRs of 20.7% and 15.7% respectively, escalating from $231.6 million in 2006 to $564.5 million in global sales by 2011.

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Raleigh Day Spa owner Kile Law cautions consumers about Day Spa dangers. She urges consumers to ask about a spas policy of clients being left alone in treatment rooms before scheduling an appointment or purchasing a gift certificate.

“One of the most disturbing practices happening in spas today is leaving clients unattended in treatment rooms,” says Kile Law, owner of Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC. Rather than giving clients 100% of their attention, many spas actually have therapists working on two clients in different rooms at the same time. it is not unusual in some spas for a client to be left alone under a facial steamer or with a treatment masque on their face while a therapist starts a facial on another client in a different room. In some spas, facialists are performing waxing treatments on one client while another client is left alone waiting, for the therapist to return, often for extended periods of time.

 

Many people going to spas are looking for stress relief, relaxation and a little “alone time” At Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC, the policy allows for quiet time when clients will sometimes drift off to sleep. Giving a person peace, stress relief and relaxation in a quiet, dimly lit room can be extremely relaxing. But a better, and safer alternative to having a therapist leave the room during a treatment is to have a therapist quietly and expertly massage the upper body, hands, arms, feet or scalp of a client receiving a spa treatment.

 

In order to determine the policy of a spa, ask the spa manger before scheduling an appointment or purchasing a gift certificate. A spa experience should be a client receiving 100% of a therapists attention, not sharing the therapist with another guest at the spa. Kile also strongly recommends avoiding spas with sales quotas.

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Building on the success of its Prescriptive Skin Care line for the face, Skin Authority has launched its new Transformation Skin Care collection, introducing 25 new products for Face, Body and All Over for healthy, visible changes from head-to-toe.

 

Skin Authority incorporates leading-edge technology to combine naturally effective ingredients at their highest active concentrations and most penetrating pH to achieve immediate and lasting results. Free from dyes, artificial fragrances, and controversial chemical preservatives known as parabens, these products work to transform the skin’s natural biological behavior.

 

“After more than 15 years in the professional skin care industry, first managing spas globally and then developing professional skin products and programs, we set out to prove that it was possible to achieve lasting results in formulations that were naturally-based and good for you. Professionals and consumers shouldn’t have to choose between an all ‘cosmeceuticals’ or ‘botanical only’ line. We created the Skin Authority Transformation line based on inspiration from the best skin care practices found around the world,” said Celeste Hilling, chief executive officer of Skin Authority.

 

Skin Authority new Transformation products will be available through an exclusive number of Authorized Partners whose professional staff is certified to administer Skin Authority treatments and prescribe products tailored to individual client needs. These include some of the country’s leading destination resorts and spas and med-spas.

 

Skin Authority includes its Transformation Skin Care Line in its unique Life Partner Program, where a licensed team of Skin Authority staff supports its Authorized Partners in providing spa guests the ultimate skin care experience through professional in-home follow up which maintains on going results through proper home compliance, consumer education, and support throughout the guest’s lifetime of skin care.

 

“To complement our product line, we created a powerful and automated customer service backbone to ensure we could maintain a cost-effective, but consistent, personal relationship with our Authorized Partners and their clients. Through this investment, we are able to provide the highest level of lasting results and human touch unparalleled in the industry. Our Life Partner Program is designed to sustain results and ensure brand loyalty over a lifetime. We know of no other skin care company providing this level of performance and support for its partners and their clients,” continued Hilling.

 

The Skin Authority Transformation Skin Care Line consists of 25 retail products and 18 professional products in categories of Face, Body, and All-Over. Professional treatment protocols incorporating Transformation Skin Care products and technologies are designed to work stand-alone or to be combined with existing professional treatments to create a unique experience while delivering immediately visible changes.

 

Skin Authority Transformation Face products are designed to stimulate the skin’s natural regeneration cycle through regular resurfacing and exfoliation using unbuffered exfoliators derived from sugar cane. These products help nourish and hydrate the delicate skin on the face with deep penetrating vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, advanced peptide complexes, and natural humectants such as hyaluronic acid and Natural Moisture Factor (NMF).

 

Skin Authority Transformation Body products work to exfoliate the toughest skin of the body using a combination of natural and the purest, most concentrated AHA exfoliators derived from sugar cane. Vitamins B, C, and E are delivered deep down where new cell generation takes place. Skin Authority Transformation Body products are infused with pure botanicals, including essential oils, to help stimulate the senses, increase circulation, relieve stress, and help elicit a sense of well-being critical to maintaining healthy skin.

 

Skin Authority Transformation Skin Care features its trademarked AOX™ Technology, which combines powerful individual antioxidants and vitamins into super groups that multiply and accelerate the cellular impact over individually formulated antioxidants and vitamins.

 

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I am always receiving questions about what services a person can perform for aesthetics based on their state. The easiest way to find out is to contact your local Board of Cosmetology. Here is a list of resources for you by state. Please keep in mind that due to the ever-changing landscape of licensing in the United States, I encouraged you to contact your state board for the most current information.

 

Alabama Board of Cosmetology

RSA Union Building

100 N. Union St., #320

Montgomery, AL 36130

800-815-7453, 334-242-1918

Fax: 334-242-1926

cosmetology@aboc.state.al.us

http://www.aboc.state.al.us/

Cosmetology: 1,500 clock hours or 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 1,500 clock hours or 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 750 clock hours or 1,200 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: 16 hours required of masters and instructors every 2 years

 

 

Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers

P.O. Box 110806

Juneau, AK 99811

907-465-2547

Fax: 907-465-2974

susan_karlslyst@commerce.state.ak.us

http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pbah.htm

Esthetics: 350 hours or an apprenticeship

Manicurist: 12 hours

Manicuring endorsement: 250 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Arizona Board of Cosmetology

1721 E. Broadway

Tempe, AZ 85282

480-784-4539

Fax: 480-784-4962

cadams@azboc.gov

http://www.azboc.gov

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology

101 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 108

Little Rock, AR 72201

501-682-2168

Fax: 501-682-5640

cosmo@arkansas.gov

http://www.arkansas.gov/cos

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only—8 hours every year.

 

 

California State Board of Barbering

and Cosmetology

2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 944226

Sacramento, CA 94244

800-952-5210, 916-574-7570

Fax: 916-575-7281

barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov

http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Manicurist: 400 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure

1560 Broadway, Suite 1350

Denver, CO 80202

303-894-2563

Fax: 303-894-7693

barber-cosmetology@dora.state.co.us

http://www.dora.state.co.us/barbers_cosmetologists

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours or 60 semester credits

Cosmetician: 600 hours or 20 semester credits

Manicurist: 600 hours or 20 semester credits

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Connecticut Department of Public Health

410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

860-509-7603

Fax: 860-509-8457

webmaster.dph@po.state.ct.us

http://www.ct-clic.com

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

Cannon Bldg., Suite 203

861 Silver Lake Blvd.

Dover, DE 19904

302-744-4518

Fax: 302-739-2711

margaret_foreit@state.de.us

dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/index.shtml

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 300 school hours, 600 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 125 school hours, 250 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

District of Columbia Barber and Cosmetology Board

941 N. Capitol St. N.E., 7th Floor

Washington, D.C. 20002

202-442-4459

dcra@dc.gov

http://www.dcra.dc.gov/dcra/cwp/view,a,3,q,599896,dcra

Nav_GID,1694,dcraNav,%7C33437%7C.asp

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Florida Board of Cosmetology

1940 N. Monroe St.

Tallahassee, FL 32399

850-487-1395

call.center@dbpr.state.fl.us

http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/cos_index.shtml

Cosmetology: 1,200 hours

Full specialist: 500 hours

Esthetics /facial specialist: 260 hours

Nail technology/specialist: 240 hours

Continuing education: 16 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, GA 31217

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 13446

Macon, GA 31208

478-207-2440

Fax: 478-207-1363

http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/cosmetology/default.htm

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 1,000 school hours, 2,000 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 525 school hours, 1,050 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: 5 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

DCCA-PVL

Attn: BAR/COS

P.O. Box 3469

Honolulu, HI 96801

808-586-2696

barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/barber

Cosmetology: 1,800 school hours, 3,600 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 school hours, 1,100 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 350 school hours, 700 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Idaho Board of Cosmetology

1109 Main St., Suite 220

Boise, ID 83702

208-334-3233

Fax: 208-334-3945

cos@ibol.idaho.gov

http://www.ibol.idaho.gov/cos.htm

Cosmetology: 2,000 school hours, 4,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 school hours, 1,200 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 400 school hours, 800 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Illinois Division of Professional Regulation

320 W. Washington St., 4th Floor

Springfield, IL 62786

217-785-0800

Fax: 217-782-7645

http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/cosmo.asp

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 750 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: 14 hours required every 2 years for cosmetology; 10 hours required every 2 years for esthetics and nail technology

 

 

Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners

402 W. Washington St., Room W072

Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-234-3031

pla12@pla.state.in.us

http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/cosmetology

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 700 hours

Nail technology: 450 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Iowa Board of Cosmetology Examiners

Lucas State Office Building

321 E. 12th St.

Des Moines, IA 50319

515-281-4416

http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/board_home.asp?board=cos

Cosmetology: 2,100 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 325 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Kansas Board of Cosmetology

714 S.W. Jackson, Suite 100

Topeka, KS 66603

785-296-3155

Fax: 785-296-3002

kboc@kboc.state.ks.us

http://www.kansas.gov/kboc

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 650 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetology

111 Saint James Court, Suite A

Frankfort, KY 40601

502-564-4262

Fax: 502-564-0481

http://www.kbhc.ky.gov/default.htm

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours

Esthetics: 1,000 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: 6 hours required every year

 

 

Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology

11622 Sunbelt Court

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

225-756-3404

Fax: 225-756-3410

http://www.legis.state.la.us/boards/board_members.asp?board=34

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 750 hours

Nail technology: 500 hours

Continuing education: 16 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Maine Office of Licensing and Registration Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

122 Northern Ave.

Gardiner, ME 04345

MAILING ADDRESS

35 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

207-624-8689

Fax: 207-624-8637

barbercosm.lic@maine.gov

http://www.maine.gov/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/

index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours, 2,500 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 school hours, 1,000 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 200 school hours, 400 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists

500 N. Calvert St., Room 201

Baltimore, MD 21202

410-230-6320

cos@dllr.state.md.us

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/cos.html

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours or 24 months as a registered apprentice

Esthetics: 600 hours or 12 months as a registered apprentice

Nail technology: 250 hours or 8 months as a registered apprentice

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists

239 Causeway St., Suite 500

Boston, MA 02114

617-727-9940

Fax: 617-727-1627

kim.m.scully@state.ma.us

http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hd/index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,000 hours

Esthetics: 300 hours

Nail technology: 100 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Michigan Board of Cosmetology

P.O. Box 30018

Lansing, MI 48909

517-241-9288

Fax: 517-373-3085

bcslic@michigan.gov

http://www.michigan.gov/cosmetology

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours or 2 years as an apprentice

Esthetics: 400 hours or 6 months as an apprentice

Nail technology: 400 hours or 6 months as an apprentice

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Minnesota Board of Barber and Cosmetology Examiners

2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 710

Minneapolis, MN 55414

651-201-2742

Fax: 612-617-2601

bce.board@state.mn.us

http://www.bceboard.state.mn.us

Cosmetology: 1,550 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology

3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 112

P.O. Box 55689

Jackson, MS 39296

601-987-6837

Fax: 601-987-6840

http://www.msbc.state.ms.us

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

3605 Missouri Blvd.

P.O. Box 1062

Jefferson City, MO 65102

573-751-1052

Fax: 573-751-8167

cosmo@pr.mo.gov

http://www.pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 750 hours, 1,500 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 400 hours, 800 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only—12 hours every 2 years

Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

301 S. Park, 4th Floor

P.O. Box 200513

Helena, MT 59620

406-841-2335

Fax: 406-841-2323

dlibsdcos@mt.gov

http://www.cosmetology.mt.gov

Cosmetology: 2,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Nebraska Health and Human Services

P.O. Box 95007

Lincoln, NE 68509

402-471-2117

Fax: 402-471-3577

kris.chiles@hhss.ne.gov

http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/cosindex.htm

Cosmetology: 2,100 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Nevada State Board of Cosmetology

1785 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 255

Las Vegas, NV 89104

702-486-6542

Fax: 702-369-8064

nvcosmbd@govmail.state.nv.us

http://www.cosmetology.nv.gov

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 500 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology

and Esthetics

2 Industrial Park Drive

Concord, NH 03301

603-271-3608

Fax: 603-271-8889

http://www.nh.gov/cosmet

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 hours, 1,200 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 300 hours, 600 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only–28 hours every year

 

 

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling

124 Halsey St.

Newark, NJ 07102

800-242-5846, 973-504-6200

Fax: 973-273-8035

askconsumeraffairs@lps.state.nj.us

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/coshair.htm

Cosmetology: 1,200 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Manicuring: 300 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

New Mexico Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists

2550 Cerrillos Road

Santa Fe, NM 87505

505-476-4690

Fax: 505-476-4665

http://www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/Barber%20&%20Cosmo/index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Combination esthetics and manicuring: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

New York Division of Licensing Services

Alfred E. Smith Building

80 S. Swan St., 10th Floor

Albany, NY 12210

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 22001

Albany, NY 12201

518-474-4429

Fax: 518-473-6648

licensing@dos.state.ny.us

http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/cosmain.htm

Cosmetology: 1,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 250 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

1201 Front St., Suite 110

Raleigh, NC 27609

919-733-4117

Fax: 919-733-4127

nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com

http://www.nccosmeticarts.com

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required yearly

 

 

North Dakota Board of Cosmetology

P.O. Box 2177

Bismark, ND 58502

701-224-9800

Fax: 701-222-8756

cosmo@gcentral.com

http://governor.nd.gov/boards/boards-query.asp

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Ohio State Board of Cosmetology

3700 High St.

Columbus, OH 43207

614-466-3834

Fax: 614-644-6880