MEMBER UPDATES
1. Belly Friendly, created by prenatal health and wellness leader Barefoot & Pregnant in
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partnership with Mama Mio Skincare, is a multi-level training and marketing program
designed to make spas proficient in catering to expecting moms. The one-of-a-kind
training provides in-depth online education for all staff involved in the prenatal spa
experience, from front desk personnel and management to therapists. Launching this
fall, learn more at bellyfriendly.com.
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2. Jurlique officially re-launches jurlique.com, its global e-commerce site. Key features
include a powerful new ratings and reviews system, a personalized skin consultation
tool that recommends products based on the individual’s skin profile and the ability to
pre-order new products before they arrive in stores.
3. The Spa at Trump, the luxury spa brand of Trump Hotel Collection, unveils its exclusive
collection of five SpaRitual nail lacquers. The exclusive eco-friendly colors were inspired
by Trump Signature Gemstone Treatments and named for Trump properties, including:
Central Park View, Chicago Cerulean, Viva Vegas, and SoHi Soiree named for Trump
SoHo. The fifth color, Ocean Club Coral, was created specifically for Ivanka Trump.
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4. The Four Seasons switches to paraben-free toiletries. While they are staying with
L’Occitane products, they will switch out their current stock for the French brand’s new
line which removes parabens from all of its products. The change goes hand-in-hand
with the Four Seasons’ efforts to use more natural products in its spas. By the end of
the year, expect for all Four Seasons hotels to offer an organic, chemical-free option in
their spas.
5. SpaFinder joins forces with Academy Award-nominated actress and wellness advocate
Mariel Hemingway for Wellness Week, a nationwide initiative set for March 19-25,
2012. Under the partnership, Hemingway will promote Wellness Week, a nationwide
movement dedicated to making it easier and more affordable for people to make healthy
choices. Hemingway has become one of the nation’s leading wellness advocates,
authoring best-selling books Finding My Balance and Healthy Living from the Inside Out
as well as launching Mariel’s Kitchen, her healthy food company.
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6. Virgin Atlantic names CND Shellac in “Wildfire” the official nail color for their flight
attendants. Siren-red Wildfire CND Shellac promises a two-week round-trip wear with
no chipping, smudging or dulling and perfectly coordinates with the Virgin Atlantic logo 6
and uniforms. Virgin has even begun offering free manicures in their luxurious
Clubhouse lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick airports in the U.K. to their First and
Business Class passengers as an “upgrade” option.
October 2011
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