“Rigidity can be fatal in times of accelerating change. This holds true for individuals, companies, and society as a whole. And yet, it is all …
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Category: Technology
Is your spa GDPR ready? (Spoiler: probably not)
The GDPR comes into effect on May 25, 2018. Also known as this week. Is your spa ready? Probably not. According to a survey conducted …
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EpigenCare using epigenetics and blockchain technology to disrupt the skincare industry
Biotechnology company EpigenCare Inc. says it has created the world’s first project for truly personalized skincare based on epigenetics and blockchain technology. According to …
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New research suggests one way to improve your spa’s online rating
Bad reviews can really hurt your spa or salon business. But a new study had found that you can mitigate some of the damage by …
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World’s first well-being robot looks like R2D2
Diya One X, launched earlier this year by France’s Partnering Robotics, has been called “the world’s first well-being robot.” According to the media release, Partnering …
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Harvard/MIT researchers develop tattoo ink that monitors health
Harvard and MIT researchers have developed smart tattoo ink capable of monitoring health through biomarkers such as hydration or blood sugar levels. The project, called …
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How to handle a negative online review of your spa (+ 5 examples of terrible spa/salon experiences)
In the spa and wellness business, your guests are everything. Without them you have nothing, and they can be your greatest evangelists or your worst …
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Study: the mere presence of a smartphone makes you dumber
We already have evidence that social media and internet addiction may have a detrimental effects on mental health. Now, if you’re in need of more …
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Special report: the spa of the future & how wellness is going to change the world
Technology is changing the way we do everything at breathtaking speed, and the spa experience is no exception. But tech is not the only thing …
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Four tech checkboxes for award-winning spas
The spa industry is a competitive one where awards and star ratings make all the difference to your reputation. And though everyone will try, only …
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