LECTURES

Saturday, March 21, 2009

History of Hair Removal
State of the Industry
Challenges & Opportunities
Panel Discussion: Working Together

Enlightening Yourself with Positive Development
Tina Zillmann
Professional development through education, practice, and experience are vital components to any successful practice. However, there’s more to these topics than what meets the eye. The essential foundation for all personal and professional development is communication. How do we maximize the possibilities to increase client base, foster retention and build business? Join me in this vital presentation and discussion.

Sanitation & Sterilization
Kathryn Hill
Are you in-tune to health and safety? What you don’t know about health, safety and the sanitation measures that are required could render you or your clients with a debilitating infectious disease! This course is designed to educate on proper sanitation measures and simply answer the question – Why? Understanding the basic principles of microbiology and virology are important to know how to protect yourself, your client, and your practice.

HIV, Hepatitis, and Bloodborne Pathogens
Karen Marshall
In this presentation the audience will gain a true understanding of the definitions for HIV, Hepatitis, and Bloodborne Pathogens. What skin symptoms are associated with these diseases? Learn methods to protect yourself and how to handle client’s questions. Our goal is to dispel the myths and put you at ease, so that in turn you can put your client’s at ease. The result: a more comfortable and successful treatment.

Transitioning from Needle Based Electrology to Laser Hair Removal
William A. Moore
This workshop will teach the participants a basic understanding of laser physics and how lasers are used for hair removal using the appropriate type of equipment depending on the skin type. This workshop will also address a basic understanding for documentation for laser hair removal treatments. This workshop will offer guidance to the electrologist for becoming a well trained, board certified laser hair removal practitioner.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Client Consultations & Expectation Setting
Stacy Vinz, CME, CLHRP
Consultations – are they just informative or can they be used as a tool to help your business grow? How much time should be put into a consultation, and how much can you get out of them? What's the best way to be assured many referrals? Try to learn from everything, including this talk, and change one thing at a time. This hour covers the necessity and duration of your clinic's consultation, content, paperwork short-cuts, ideology, and the assessment of your advertisement avenues. The bottom line is to continuously problem solve and not be afraid of changing some things to accommodate yours or your client's needs.

Taking Care of You
The lifespan and success of one’s career should not be measured in dollars and cents alone. Your health is also a major consideration and there is much you can do to maintain this aspect by employing healthy habits. Proper posture and ergonomic equipment are key to not having your career as a hair removal specialist cut short due to work-related injury. Join us for this presentation that is meant to impact more than just your career.

Recognizing Skin Conditions Preceding Hair Removal
Christine Heathman
How prepared are you to manage common conditions i.e.: acne, rosacea, and pigmentation challenges that could impede a successful hair removal treatment? This timely lecture is taught by Master esthetician and educator Christine Heathman, CME, LMT who will tune you into the educational knowledge that will train you to recognize these and other universal skin disorders. Being forewarned is being forearmed. This very informative class will also prepare you to be proactive in early detection, initiate treatment solutions and teach you how to set up a referral system to cross support the needs of your clients with other professionals. Don’t miss this class!

Publicity 101 – So Easy, Anyone Can Do It
Millie Haynam
Many salon owners/managers have no idea how to nurture a relationship with the press. Getting the much needed and deserved publicity for your salon/spa is not rocket science. Follow the simple strategies that are discussed in the presentation and watch your business get consistent mentions in your local newspapers and magazines and TV programs. Learn to generate valuable publicity for your business that will transfer into an expanded customer base and greater profits. The presentation is essential for any hair removal specialist who wants to grow his/her business.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Understanding the Needs of Transgender Patients
Renee Baker, Ph.D.
Most male-to-female transgender individuals undergoing gender reassignment surgery will undergo partial or complete facial hair removal. As transgenderism is an area not always widely understood, many individuals are unsure of how to approach and work with transgender individuals. In this talk, Dr. Renee Baker will present an overview of transgenderism as pertinent to those in the professional hair removal industry. In Part 1, Dr. Baker will share her life experiences as a post-operative transgender woman. She will share her journey in life so others can gain a more heart-felt understanding of some of the challenges one faces in transitioning from male to female. In Part 2, Dr. Baker will present a slide presentation covering issues and etiquette that an electrologist could be made aware of when working with transgender clients. Dr. Baker enjoys interaction and encourages questions even if they are of a personal nature.