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Fashionizer Spa has created a new jacket specifically for spa use. Designed to be worn by reception staff and managers, the Azla jacket is made from the company’s flexible cotton performance fabric. The clothing supplier designed the Azla in response to client requests, citing a growing trend for therapists to greet clients in jackets before starting a treatment. It features a simple tie-front and can be purchased in navy as a stock garment.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Fashionizer
Smart move from Fashionizer Spa
A glass act from Küng Sauna
Switzerland-based sauna manufacturer Küng Sauna has unveiled Ovola, a newly patented sauna with a rounded, profile-free glass front. The curve has been designed to contrast with the sauna’s mitred corners, horizontal slat panelling and squared stainless steel parts. Matching trim and covers can be manufactured to allow the sauna to occupy any space, opening up bespoke design possibilities. Küng Sauna offers a number of other stylish spa solutions for steamrooms, whirlpools, solariums, showers and basins and relaxation areas.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Küng
A glass act from Küng Sauna
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses
Total immersion is the concept behind the design of Nuage Vector – a new all-electric treatment table from Living Earth Crafts. The iPad-controlled Total Immersion Experience System features chromatherapy lighting, a table warmer, an aromatherapy system and embedded Bluetooth-enabled stereo speakers.
It also offers acoustic resonance technology from So Sound Solutions, which specialises in vibration and music therapy, that emits frequencies which are intended to help wellbeing.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Living Earth
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses
Italian design duo create Klafs special editions
Italian designers Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom for Klafs, which complement one another (see above).
The front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light.
Meanwhile, the designers’ vision for the steamroom was to “create heaven on earth” and white is used throughout to represent innocence (right). The front is made from matt glass and features large, opaline panes and slender viewing panels, while the rear side walls are designed with a waterproof quartz agglomerate and continue the graphic design of the glass front. Lights in the ceiling create the impression of sun rays flooding into the space.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Klafs
Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom
Front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake
Singapore-based spa firm AW Lake has teamed up with a number of specialists to create a non-invasive machine for regenerative skin treatments. Pure TDA treatments are designed to create protein-rich deposits in the skin’s deepest layers, in order to stimulate cell division and provide the building blocks to repair damaged structures of the skin. Over time, this smooths the skin and reduces deep and fine wrinkles. The TDA machine was developed by Germany’s MedDRop Technology, while Switzerland-based Arivine Pharma developed the patented substance used in the treatments.
Spa-kit.net keywords: AW Lake
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent
Designed in London, and already used by operators such as Ritz-Carlton, Popbands are soft stretchy hair ties that don’t leave a kink in the hair. They come in a variety of colours, with or without Swarovski beads, and can be retailed in spas or used as locker room amenities.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Popband
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart
Spa consultants WTS International, equipment company Living Earth Crafts and sun skincare brand Coola have teamed up to design a mobile point-of-sale display that creates a platform to bring spa treatments poolside as well as to bounce business back to the spa and drive retail.
The cart has an easy access locking storage compartment, a product stability tray for secure mobility and presentation and a UV protective umbrella. There’s also a freezer compartment for iced towels and chilled sunscreens in addition to a cart cover for storage and protection.
“The purpose of this venture was to extend the luxury services of the spa to the outdoors in a distinctive, attractive and mobile way to drive sales,” said Melissa Mao, vice president of sales for Coola.
The products include creams for the face, body, and lips in lotions and spray form in addition to soothing after-sun treatments.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Coola
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart
Eastern influence for Amala
The skincare Purify Collection by natural/organic company Amala is inspired by the healing plants and flowers of east Asia. The formulae include blue lotus, which is sourced from the company’s partner farm in India and which infuses skin with all-natural vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
The range includes a mattifier containing algae extract and white tea, a gel moisturiser that includes goji berry and rice silk, a gel cleanser featuring green tea and ginger, a face polish with bamboo and willow bark and a clay mask containing algae extract and tiger grass.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Amala
Eastern influence for Amala
Book focuses on retail in spas
How can you improve your spa retail sales? The answer to this question is one which baffles most spa operators and which is the subject of a new book. Driving Retail is designed to give leaders motivation, inspiration and checklists/reminders of what they can do on a daily basis to help raise retail revenues. It’s been written by Dubai-based Sally Hewerdine, owner of the Spotlight On Spa & Wellness training and recruitment company.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Spotlight
Book focuses on retail in spas
HydroPeptide unveils clarifying collection
US-based HydroPeptide has launched a range of skincare products designed to fight the effects of ageing and acne. The Anti-Wrinkle + Clarify collection features a blend of acne-fighting, anti-inflammation and anti-ageing peptides. HydroPeptide says it has also replaced synthetic preservatives with a proprietary peptide preservative that provides “broad spectrum antimicrobial protection” for clearer skin.
Himalayan Source has launched the Himalayan Salt Capsule to help spa, wellness and fitness
facilities or residences upgrade their offering with halotherapy. [more...]
Fashionizer Spa has created a new jacket specifically for spa use. Designed to be worn by reception staff and managers, the Azla jacket is made from the company’s flexible cotton performance fabric. The clothing supplier designed the Azla in response to client requests, citing a growing trend for therapists to greet clients in jackets before starting a treatment. It features a simple tie-front and can be purchased in navy as a stock garment.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Fashionizer
Smart move from Fashionizer Spa
A glass act from Küng Sauna
Switzerland-based sauna manufacturer Küng Sauna has unveiled Ovola, a newly patented sauna with a rounded, profile-free glass front. The curve has been designed to contrast with the sauna’s mitred corners, horizontal slat panelling and squared stainless steel parts. Matching trim and covers can be manufactured to allow the sauna to occupy any space, opening up bespoke design possibilities. Küng Sauna offers a number of other stylish spa solutions for steamrooms, whirlpools, solariums, showers and basins and relaxation areas.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Küng
A glass act from Küng Sauna
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses
Total immersion is the concept behind the design of Nuage Vector – a new all-electric treatment table from Living Earth Crafts. The iPad-controlled Total Immersion Experience System features chromatherapy lighting, a table warmer, an aromatherapy system and embedded Bluetooth-enabled stereo speakers.
It also offers acoustic resonance technology from So Sound Solutions, which specialises in vibration and music therapy, that emits frequencies which are intended to help wellbeing.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Living Earth
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses
Italian design duo create Klafs special editions
Italian designers Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom for Klafs, which complement one another (see above).
The front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light.
Meanwhile, the designers’ vision for the steamroom was to “create heaven on earth” and white is used throughout to represent innocence (right). The front is made from matt glass and features large, opaline panes and slender viewing panels, while the rear side walls are designed with a waterproof quartz agglomerate and continue the graphic design of the glass front. Lights in the ceiling create the impression of sun rays flooding into the space.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Klafs
Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom
Front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake
Singapore-based spa firm AW Lake has teamed up with a number of specialists to create a non-invasive machine for regenerative skin treatments. Pure TDA treatments are designed to create protein-rich deposits in the skin’s deepest layers, in order to stimulate cell division and provide the building blocks to repair damaged structures of the skin. Over time, this smooths the skin and reduces deep and fine wrinkles. The TDA machine was developed by Germany’s MedDRop Technology, while Switzerland-based Arivine Pharma developed the patented substance used in the treatments.
Spa-kit.net keywords: AW Lake
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent
Designed in London, and already used by operators such as Ritz-Carlton, Popbands are soft stretchy hair ties that don’t leave a kink in the hair. They come in a variety of colours, with or without Swarovski beads, and can be retailed in spas or used as locker room amenities.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Popband
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart
Spa consultants WTS International, equipment company Living Earth Crafts and sun skincare brand Coola have teamed up to design a mobile point-of-sale display that creates a platform to bring spa treatments poolside as well as to bounce business back to the spa and drive retail.
The cart has an easy access locking storage compartment, a product stability tray for secure mobility and presentation and a UV protective umbrella. There’s also a freezer compartment for iced towels and chilled sunscreens in addition to a cart cover for storage and protection.
“The purpose of this venture was to extend the luxury services of the spa to the outdoors in a distinctive, attractive and mobile way to drive sales,” said Melissa Mao, vice president of sales for Coola.
The products include creams for the face, body, and lips in lotions and spray form in addition to soothing after-sun treatments.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Coola
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart
Eastern influence for Amala
The skincare Purify Collection by natural/organic company Amala is inspired by the healing plants and flowers of east Asia. The formulae include blue lotus, which is sourced from the company’s partner farm in India and which infuses skin with all-natural vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
The range includes a mattifier containing algae extract and white tea, a gel moisturiser that includes goji berry and rice silk, a gel cleanser featuring green tea and ginger, a face polish with bamboo and willow bark and a clay mask containing algae extract and tiger grass.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Amala
Eastern influence for Amala
Book focuses on retail in spas
How can you improve your spa retail sales? The answer to this question is one which baffles most spa operators and which is the subject of a new book. Driving Retail is designed to give leaders motivation, inspiration and checklists/reminders of what they can do on a daily basis to help raise retail revenues. It’s been written by Dubai-based Sally Hewerdine, owner of the Spotlight On Spa & Wellness training and recruitment company.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Spotlight
Book focuses on retail in spas
HydroPeptide unveils clarifying collection
US-based HydroPeptide has launched a range of skincare products designed to fight the effects of ageing and acne. The Anti-Wrinkle + Clarify collection features a blend of acne-fighting, anti-inflammation and anti-ageing peptides. HydroPeptide says it has also replaced synthetic preservatives with a proprietary peptide preservative that provides “broad spectrum antimicrobial protection” for clearer skin.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real
estate market at its third-annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium in
Manhattan.
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
executive director – integrated wellbeing at independent, hospitality group Banyan Group.
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in the southeastern US state of Georgia is celebrating a
new milestone after unveiling its newly renovated 27,000sq ft destination spa.
Art’otel, Radisson’s contemporary art-inspired lifestyle hotel brand, has strengthened its
presence in London with a new hotel in Hoxton fusing art, design and hospitality.
Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its much-
talked-about sister brand Janu in Tokyo – complete with a 4,000sq m urban wellness retreat.
Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive
laboratory tests, giving members vital insights into their internal health.
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
2026 with a hyper-exclusive island wellness enclave in AlJurf, UAE.
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as a
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property after a significant restoration and redevelopment project.
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property
as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round mountain adventure destination in Saudi Arabia.
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Himalayan Source has launched the Himalayan Salt Capsule to help spa, wellness and fitness
facilities or residences upgrade their offering with halotherapy. [more...]