From the Editor
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Dear Reader, The greening of our industry is not a new trend. It has been both a lifestyle and business practice that many of you have adhered to for years now. However, for those of you that are just beginning to take a closer look at the green living trend, the March 2010 edition of LNE & Spa provides a wealth of valuable information. Take this month’s eco-education as an opportunity to plan a celebration for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in April with a green party. Fill your spa with eco-activities and offer your community alternative solutions to help the environment. Invite guest speakers to educate your staff and clients on environmental issues, feature earth-friendly treatments and showcase your ecologically sound retail products. Earth Day presents a wonderful opportunity to let your community know how committed you are to being a green spa! However, becoming an eco-spa requires more than simply switching your light bulb brand and reducing waste. You must believe in your own green mission if you want to effectively convey your message so that your employees and guests will have faith in your intentions and support you. To become a truly natural, authentic and sustainable spa, you must give yourself and your facility a complete green makeover. When we are true to our beliefs and desires, we eliminate inner conflicts and become a shining beacon of leadership to our employees, co-workers and guests. It may be a challenge for some to become truly authentic, since we as a society are conditioned to keep our guard up and avoid being completely open with others. However, if being truthful at all times, working with integrity, living life to the fullest and enjoying what we do are ways of being authentic, then becoming more eco-friendly should come easily and naturally. By changing our actions, thoughts and deeds, we each can do our part to make the world a better place. If you can do this, then you can succeed in accomplishing a green makeover for your business, making it more sustainable and better equipped to conquer challenges. So sit back and help yourself to a wealth of knowledge in All Things Green, LNE & Spa’s eco-edition for 2010! |
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About Denise R. Fuller
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Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa Editor in Chief, Denise R. Fuller is a licensed esthetician, certified body wrapping instructor for the state of Florida, beauty therapist and author in the esthetics industry. Ms. Fuller is the founder of the National Aesthetic Spa Network. E-mail her at