Educated Insights
As part of our educational philosophy, we provide thought leadership on a range of topics relevant to industry professionals and anyone who loves beauty. Here, you’ll find trends, industry news, tutorials, and tips for spa treatments and at-home care.
Alumni Spotlight: Mona Foroutani, Owner of MonEli Spa
At Christine Valmy, our ultimate goal is to provide our students with a strong foundation upon which to grow a flourishing career. Marina Valmy, our leader, calls this a “root system,” and it’s why our success as educators is embodied by the successes of our alumni. To celebrate this, we will be featuring the achievements […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Kertis, Owner of Let’s Glow Skincare, LLC
Our Alumni Spotlight series showcases interviews with Christine Valmy graduates about their educational and professional journeys. This week we’re highlighting Jonathan Kertis, Esthetics alum and owner of Let’s Glow Skincare, LLC! What specialty(s) did you study during your time at CV? Esthetics, Skin Care Specialist What year did you graduate? 2019. What are you doing […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Isabel Sanchez de Nunez, Owner of Sanu Day Spa
Our Alumni Spotlight series showcases interviews with Christine Valmy graduates about their educational and professional journeys. Here’s our chat with Isabel Sanchez de Nunez, Esthetics alum and owner of Sanu Day Spa! What specialty(s) did you study during your time at CV? Esthetics. What year did you graduate? 2017. What are you doing now? I’m […]
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Why You Should Be Using a Moisturizer with Blue Light Protection
Most of us are aware of the importance of using products to protect your skin from harmful environmental elements like pollution, smoke, and UV rays. But these days, you also need to protect your skin against something you likely encounter for multiple hours every day: blue light. We’ll explain what this is, what it does, […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Tanisha Lawrence, LAW Beauty Essentials Founder
Our Alumni Spotlight series showcases interviews with Christine Valmy graduates about their educational and professional journeys. Here’s our chat with Tanisha Lawrence, Nail Specialty alum and owner of LAW Beauty Essentials! What specialty(s) did you study during your time at CV? While at Christine Valmy, I studied Nail Specialty. What year did you graduate? 2016. […]
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How to Care for Dry Skin
Everyone’s skin is a little different. You have probably heard terms like dry, oily, and combination used to describe different skin types. Today, we’ll be discussing dry skin! When the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, it becomes increasingly more important to nourish skin and keep it hydrated and healthy. Use the tips […]
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Alumni Spotlight: CV’s Very Own Ms. Brenda, Esthetics Instructor
Our Alumni Spotlight series showcases interviews with Christine Valmy graduates about their educational and professional journeys. Here’s our chat with Brenda Ramos Cardona, Esthetics alum turned CV Esthetics Instructor! What specialty(s) did you study during your time at CV? While at Christine Valmy I studied the Esthetics Course. I attended all of the seminars available […]
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Our Expert Instructor Chats About Esthetics
Listen in as SpaSOS ‘s Sherrie Tennessee and Christine Valmy instructor, Despina Freimanis, discuss the evolving beauty industry and how to launch a career in skin care! Visit Well World TV’s Youtube channel for this and other wellness-related content. As part of our educational philosophy, we aim to provide thought leadership on topics relevant […]
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Reopening Your Salon or Spa
After the traumatic year we’ve all had, we know there is going to be high demand for pampering spa and salon services as soon as they are offered! But as locations begin to reopen, more and more questions arise about how we are going to keep ourselves and each other safe, while also getting back […]
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Luxurious At-Home Vegan Collagen Treatment
Give Yourself the Ultimate At-Home Facial Experience the height of spa luxury in the comfort of your own home with our Vegan Collagen Anti-Aging, CBD Calming Kit. Our revolutionary freeze-dried vegan collagen is derived from fermented yeast. Unlike molecules from animal-based collagen, which are often too large to penetrate the skin, our pure vegan collagen […]
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Caring for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Do you have oily, acne-prone skin? If so, some of the products you’re using to get a smoother complexion may be working against you. Using medicated creams and soaps or harsh exfoliants in your daily skin care routine can lead to more breakouts. Instead, you should use products that address the root of your skin […]
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Hands Deserve the Spa Treatment, Too!
Your hands have taken the brunt of all the extra washing and sanitizing the past few months, and although Christine Valmy hand sanitizers are specially formulated to moisturize instead of dry your skin, it’s inevitable that your hands will need a little extra TLC these days. Our resident expert, Ms. Brenda, shared her recipe for […]
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How to Steam Without a Mechanical Steamer
For weeks, we have been looking for ways to take back some of the ‘normal’ that the pandemic stripped from us all. For those of us who count on estheticians to keep our skin glowing and healthy, one of the discrepancies from normal life is being able to enjoy the benefits of a relaxing facial. […]
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The CV Approach to Natural Skin Care
Hear what makes our cruelty-free, all-natural skin care products unique and effective – from more than 75 years of expertise in the science of esthetics to a mantra passed down generations. To learn more about the philosophy behind our all-natural formulas, visit our About Products page. To browse Christine Valmy natural skin care products, […]
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How to Give Yourself an At-Home Facial
It’s always important to carve out some “me time,” no matter how crazy life gets. To help you reduce stress, and practice self-care at home, we’ve broken down the steps for you to give yourself an at-home facial! Before beginning your facial, it’s crucial to set the right ambiance. Put your phone down, play […]
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Vegan Collagen Anti-Aging, CBD Calming Facial Treatment
Learn the steps and ingredients necessary to perform this all-natural treatment. Pure vegan collagen is activated by specialized booster elixirs. Included in the kit are two elixir options to allow you to tailor the effects of the treatment to your clients’ desired results. An Algae and Niacinamide Anti-Aging Elixir combats fine lines and wrinkles, […]
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Lotion X Bubble Mask Facial Treatment
Learn the steps and products necessary to perform this all-natural treatment. Bubble away blackheads for effortless extractions! As part of our educational philosophy, we aim to provide thought leadership on topics relevant to industry professionals and those with a passion for beauty. Click here to visit our Educated Insights homepage to learn trends, […]
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The Spa Industry’s Record-Breaking Year
In the last decade, the Spa Industry has been thriving. According to the 2019 Spa Industry Study, conducted by ISPA and PWC, the Spa Industry saw an increase across all key performance metrics for the ninth year in a row. In 2018, the industry once again set records in total revenue, spa visits, spa locations, […]
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All-Natural Diamond and Gold Anti-Aging Facial
Learn the steps and ingredients necessary to perform this all-natural treatment. Give your clients the radiant skin and anti-aging results they’ll love! As part of our educational philosophy, we aim to provide thought leadership on topics relevant to industry professionals and those with a passion for beauty. Click here to visit our Educated Insights […]
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Vitamin C & AHA Facial Treatment
Learn the steps and ingredients necessary to perform this all-natural and innovative treatment, which delivers brightening and rejuvenating results for your facial clients. As part of our educational philosophy, we aim to provide thought leadership on topics relevant to industry professionals and those with a passion for beauty. Click here to visit our Educated […]
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How to Make an Antioxidant Mask
What can antioxidants do for your skin? Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can help prevent and repair damage to your body’s tissue. Antioxidants do this by slowing or preventing the effects of free radicals, which start oxidation. This is why it’s important to constantly replenish your supply of antioxidants to avoid damage from […]
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What Makeup Styles Look Best on Your Face Shape?
We’ve all been there, your Instagram is exploding with a new makeup trend that you can’t wait to wear. However, when you assemble your products and try it out, you’re disappointed with what you see in the mirror. Those less-than-stellar results might have nothing to do with your application skills or the products you […]
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How Moisturizers Can Cause Dry Skin
We all know how important it is to keep the skin hydrated. Most of us do this by moisturizing our faces daily with heavy creams. However, a lot of us may be moisturizing constantly and find ourselves wondering why our skin still feels dry and tight. The reason may seem surprising: These treatments actually prolong […]
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Is Your Beauty Routine Working Against You?
After reading countless beauty blogs, you have finally nailed down a flawless beauty routine. You cleanse, exfoliate, tone and hydrate regularly; however, you still encounter acne, oily skin and blackheads frequently. Perhaps, as a result, you have convinced yourself that you were simply born with problem skin. Fortunately, it’s more likely that your beauty regime […]
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