Minnesota Salon & Spa Professional Association

💡 Revenue Tip: Think Student Specials

College students are home for the summer, and many are looking for a fresh look before heading back to campus. ☀️

Consider creating:

🎓 Student glow-up specials
👥 Bring-a-friend discounts
📱 Social media promotions

A seasonal offer can help attract new guests, encourage referrals, and turn summer appointments into long-term client relationships.

Summer is officially here!

As the season of sunshine, vacations, pools, patios, and outdoor adventures begins, it's also a great time to help clients keep their hair, skin, and nails looking and feeling their best.

Summer reminders worth sharing:

🧴 Wear (and reapply!) sunscreen often
💧 Stay hydrated
🏊 Protect hair from chlorine and sun exposure
🥵 Adjust skincare routines for heat and humidity
🩴 Don't forget sandal-season foot care
🕶️ Protect color-treated hair from UV damage

As beauty professionals, we're uniquely positioned to help clients enjoy everything summer has to offer while keeping their self-care routines on track. Here's to a season of confidence, wellness, and plenty of sunshine! ☀️

Just a reminder—we'll see attendees tomorrow for our "Breaking the Acne Code" class with SSPA's own Judy Garcia!

Get ready for a morning of exploring the science behind , common triggers, treatment approaches, and professional protocols for healthier-looking . 🧴

⏰ 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 2626 E 82nd St, Suite 103, Bloomington, MN 55425
🎓 4 hours of Professional Practice Continuing Education for re-licensure OR Instructor Continuing Education - Clinical Practice

Safe travels, and we'll see you soon!

🧐 Myth or fact?

A salon that looks clean must be following proper infection control practices.

❌ Myth!

While a clean, organized salon is important, infection control is about what happens behind the scenes: consistent hand hygiene, proper cleaning and disinfection, and following manufacturer directions every time. 🧼🫧

Professionalism isn't just what clients see. It's the habits and standards that protect them every day.

Members, you can find more industry insights and updates in each issue of Beaute' Beat—delivered straight to your inbox. 💛

Missed "Lash Enhancement: Lift & Tint" with Aesthetics & Education by Antonia Stadler the first time around? 👁️ Here's another opportunity to add this high-demand service to your skill set.

Learn eye shape assessment, rod placement, customized lift and tint techniques, consultation strategies, and more—all designed to help you deliver beautiful, consistent results with confidence.

Remember, investing in your education is investing in your future. 💛

🔗 Reserve your spot for August 17: https://www.sspatoday.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=2309&Itemid=98&year=2026&month=08&day=17&title=lash-enhancement-lift-a-tint-look-a-learn-81726&uid=d0a778b1b60f667d8bff0bd08ddcf35d

Life gets busy. Clients reschedule. Calendars change. 🗓️

That's why our CORE Continuing Education classes with Judy Garcia are offered every month—in person or online—so you can get the continuing education you need, when it works for you.

🔗 Save your spot for August 3: https://www.sspatoday.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=2308&Itemid=98&year=2026&month=08&day=03&title=core-ipvl-bloomington-8326&uid=c610c68ac560ad9bc9dd878c78eda1c9

* A MUST READ! ⤵️
https://behindthechair.com/articles/is-a-trim-the-same-as-a-haircut-read-this/

✨ A little Sunday night reminder...

We can't wait to welcome some of you tomorrow for a full day of learning! Join us at 9:00 am for our monthly CORE Continuing Education class with Judy Garcia (in person or virtual). Then at 1:30 pm, spend the afternoon diving into "The Art & Science of Hair" with Yasmin Garcia. 💇🏽‍♀️➰

Thank you for investing in your craft, your clients, and your professional growth. Get a good night's rest, and we'll see you soon!

You've mastered the craft. Now, are you ready to inspire the next generation? ✨📚

If you've ever imagined yourself sharing your knowledge, mentoring future professionals, or stepping into the classroom, our Summer Instructor Licensure Course could be your next career move.

Designed for licensed cosmetologists, AP estheticians, estheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash technicians, this Board-approved program gives you the teaching skills and support you need to pursue instructor licensure with confidence. Best of all, the flexible online format lets you learn while continuing to do what you love. 💇🏽‍♀️💅🏾🧖🏻‍♀️

⏰ The summer session begins July 13, but the registration deadline is coming up fast: June 22.

The beauty industry doesn't just need talented professionals. It needs passionate educators, too!

🔗 Register today: https://www.sspatoday.com/instructor-licensure-course

The cut is sharp. The consultation is seamless. The client rebooks before they leave. 💈

If you're ready to take your men's grooming services to the next level, this class is for you.

Join Master Barber Mandy Huntington (Huntington Barbers of Blue Earth) for an engaging "look & learn" experience covering everything from precision haircuts and beard detailing to client communication, tool maintenance, and handling challenging situations with confidence. ✂️🧔🏽

Because the best professionals never stop refining their craft. Build the skills, confidence, and client experience that keep people coming back—again and again.

🔗 Register now: https://www.sspatoday.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=2267&Itemid=98&year=2026&month=07&day=13&title=next-level-mens-cuts-bloomington-7132026&uid=950d868854ef62b09f0d2fa50420a13e