connecting and learning - The International Congress Of Esthetics

CONNECTING
AND LEARNING
ON MAY 5 AND MAY 6, THE AR­
lington Convention Center was packed
with energetic spa, skin care and wellness professionals, coming together for
The International Congress of Esthetics
and Spa, Dallas to learn from the best
industry leaders and explore an exhibit
floor packed with the latest product and
equipment innovations on the market.
Both days began for attendees with a
special gift bag from sponsors PCA Skin®
and HydroPeptide®, who each handed
out premium products on one day of
the General Session. The well-rounded
educational curriculum of the two-day
conference received great feedback from
attendees. New speakers shared their
Convention Center lobby
busy registration area
DermaSwiss demonstration
WrinkleMD booth
Circadia by Dr. Pugliese
demonstration
Maxi Lip Plumper booth
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expertise, and attendees had the chance
to learn about the most cutting-edge,
fast growing sectors of the spa industry.
In addition to the General Session
and returning seminars, three new features were introduced at the Dallas congress for the first time. At the Image
Seminar, three speakers discussed different topics on the latest trends in makeup
artistry. The Medical Facilities, Aesthetic
and Wellness Center Track included two
presentations targeted to professionals
interested in learning about esthetic
and wellness program management.
The Spa Business Lounge, sponsored
by InSPAration Management and The
Spa Buzz, was an educational network-
ing program with discussions addressing
topics focused on business and communication strategies.
“I was excited to attend several classes at the Dallas International
Congress of Esthetics and Spa,” says
Karen Hodges, a licensed esthetician
and owner of Morning Glory Nails & Skin
Therapy, Grapevine, TX. “And I always
love browsing the trade show floor
looking for the latest trends in products and services.”
“I have been coming to Arlington
for the convention for a few years now,
and every year I take new classes and
love learning from so many industry
leaders,” shares Eunice Williams of My
Retreat Day Spa in Pearland, TX. “The
congress always gives me fresh perspectives on how to run my business.”
BY AMANDA WINTER
Éminence Organic
Skin Care gift bags
Will Strunk, congress host
GlyMed Plus
PCA Skin booth
Bio France Lab booth
Bella Schneider Beauty
congress floor
Clarisonic booth
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On the exhibition floor, attendees appreciated the wide variety of companies
and vendors were pleased with business.
“What an amazing show!” Our
sales went through the roof and the
energy on the floor was vibrant,” raved
Franck Lutz, sales manager of Equipro.
The positive energy of the show extended beyond the Convention Center
and into the night on Sunday, where attendees and vendors took the opportunity
to enjoy a fun and relaxed barbecue party
at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, hosted
by Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa and
Dermascope magazines. Delicious authentic Texan barbecue and live band
music provided a cheerful and upbeat
setting for networking. More congress
attendees came to the popular annual
barbecue than ever before, making it an
even greater platform to meet and mingle
with their professional peers.
Pino Natural Spa
Therapy booth
Sonya Dakar booth
GrandeLash-MD
Thank you to all of our amazing attendees, vendors and sponsors for being a part of The International Congress
of Esthetics and Spa, Dallas. We will see
you again next year in Dallas on May 4
and May 5, 2014! n
Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa and
Dermascope magazines cosponsor four
International Congress of Esthetics and
Spa educational conferences/trade shows
annually in Miami Beach, FL, Dallas, TX,
Long Beach, CA and Philadelphia, PA.
Dates for remaining 2013 conferences: Long Beach, CA, September 29-30;
Philadelphia, PA, October 27-28. Dates
for 2014 conferences: Miami Beach,
FarmHouse Fresh booth
jane iredale booth
RA For Men
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HydroPeptide booth
Light-Away booth
FL, April 6-7; Dallas, TX, May 4-5; Long
Beach, CA September 7-8; Philadelphia,
PA, October 19-20.
Amanda Winter is the assistant editor at
Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa. Email
her at amanda@LNEONLINE.com.
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Methode Physiodermie booth
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Advanced Rejuvenating Concepts booth
Act 5 Cosmetics booth
Bio-Therapeutic booth
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