ASCP Skin Deep Magazine

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Associated Skin Care Professionals' bimonthly, thirty-two page publication provides information on techniques, ingredients, trends, and more. ASCP Membership includes a subscription to Skin Deep.

Website: http://www.ascpskincare.com
Location: Genesee, CO
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Hi from the new editor... 5 Replies

Hi all! Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm the new editor of ASCP Skin Deep and took over from Nora Brunner recently at our office here in Colorado. If anybody has feedback or suggestions of any…Continue

Started by Carrie Patrick. Last reply by Julie Forkenbrock Feb 11.

This issue's Q&A: what's your signature treatment? 12 Replies

I'm looking for a few more ASCP members to feature on the next issue's Your Turn page! Just reply here with your answer to this question: What is your signature treatment, and is there anything…Continue

Started by Carrie Patrick. Last reply by Regina Paige McKinney Feb 10.

Front cover opinions wanted! 14 Replies

Hello everyone! We are working on the Jan/Feb issue and would like your opinions on these two front cover images. Which one do you like better, and why? There's no right answer - we are just…Continue

Started by Carrie Patrick. Last reply by Andrea Stein Dec 13, 2011.

Have you marketed your practice with big, one-day coupons? 1 Reply

Here's the latest question for the Your Turn section in ASCP Skin Deep magazine. Your answer may appear in an upcoming issue. Have you ever tried coupon services that promote big, one-day discounts?…Continue

Started by Nora Brunner. Last reply by Samantha Bastone Sep 8, 2011.

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Comment by Ann Garthwaite on February 9, 2012 at 7:51am: @ Kristin:

I think the best advice I could give you was gained by personal experience..NEVER give your services away! Do not drastically reduce them either. I know how badly you want clients, but believe me, there are better ways to get and KEEP clientele. Add-ons are a great way to bring in clients...what is more valuable than time? Spend an extra 10-15 minutes doing arm or hand massage...things like that...I have a client who has been with me for 5 years now and she gets 90 minutes everytime she comes in (started at a 60 min service) and now I give her a glycolic hand treatment during her facial as well...stellar customer service is the key...when you appreciate your clients (and they truly know it) they will remain loyal, tell their friends and family and you get to live your passion. If you want feedback from clients, give them a little questionnare at the end of their service...tell them if they fill it out and bring it back at their next appt they get 10% discount (or something extra) and get them to re-book right there. People do not want gimmicks (at least customers who want to be loyal) they want to be treated as if they are the only clients you have :) Best of luck to you!

Comment by Kristin Bromley on February 9, 2012 at 6:45am: I am a new Esthetician working in a salon and day spa. I am promoting with buy a facial/get a facial introductory offer. Also a punch card stating buy 6 facials get the 7th at 1/2 price and the same for body treatments. I also want to do a Book a Friend promo. I am looking for more ideas from other expert Estheticians that they have found to work for them to keep loyal customers?

Comment by Robin Collins on March 11, 2011 at 5:14am: Hey All - Happy Friday! I found 2 distributors of the Dr. Schrammek Green Peel discussed in the latest Skin Deep Magazine...one in South Carolilna the other in NY! Checking out further and will share what I find out...keep in touch

Comment by Brenda Griffin on March 9, 2011 at 8:44pm: Oops, sorry ladies, added in the wrong area.

Comment by Brenda Griffin on March 9, 2011 at 8:43pm: As a sole-proprietor I do not participate in the coupon deals such as Groupon as they bring in price shoppers who tend to not be loyal and are always looking for the next good deal. I do believe these programs can be valuable to larger businesses that draw walk-ins as a regular part of their business. They have the staff to handle last minute walk-ins and might possibly get them to rebook if they have a good experience.

Comment by Rachael Pontillo on March 9, 2011 at 7:38am: @Robin, there is one called Herbal A-Peel from Alex Cosmetics...www.alexcosmeticusa.com. There is also the Green Peel by Dr. med. Christine Schrammek at www.schrammek.de/greenpeelusa.html. I have not personally used these so I don't know if they are good, but I saw them in Dermascope, and the description matched what the Skin Deep article was describing. Hope that helps.

Comment by Robin Collins on March 9, 2011 at 5:42am: How can I get more information on purchasing the European Herbal Green Peel discussed in the latest Skin Deep Magazine? It sounds like just the peel my clients have been looking for!

Comment by Laura Cooksey on January 25, 2011 at 7:08pm: Here's an article that I wrote for Skin Deep that came out last May.

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