Category Archives: Announcements
Did You Know We’re Partners with Cotton LEADS?
Cotton LEADS ™ is a program that is committed to responsible cotton production and is founded on core principles that are consistent with sustainability, the use of best practices and traceability in the supply chain. This joint program, initiated by Australia and the United States, offers manufacturers, brands and retailers a reliable cotton supply chain solution […]

Apply, Remove, Exfoliate: Choosing the Right Disposable Wipes
When it comes to facials, body treatments, and waxing, it’s never a good idea to use one type of disposable esthetic wipe to apply, remove, or exfoliate. Intrinsics has specific disposable wipes that work best for each of these three esthetic treatments, and using the correct product can save you time and money, too. For […]
Intrinsics Spa Spotlight: Kayla Mitchell Makeup
Located in Florence, AL & Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Kayla Mitchell Makeup is owned by licensed aesthetician Kayla Mitchell (of course), who strives to create fresh, flawless faces for her customers down south. According to Kayla’s website, she has a wonderful goal, which is “to make you feel as pampered and fabulous as a celebrity.”
Intrinsics Spa Spotlight: Skin Deep Aesthetics and Makeup Designs
On Old U.S. 20, in Elkhart, IN, lies Skin Deep Aesthetics and Makeup Designs. Owned and operated by Amy Coney, the location offers a broad spectrum of treatments, ranging from standard facials to massages.

ISPA Recap: The State of the Spa Industry and Current Trends
The 2015 ISPA Conference and Expo was held October 19 through October 21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Obviously we were there, since this is an event we’ve been attending for almost a decade now. This year’s conference was a very special occasion since it […]

NABBA Recap 2015
Last month, Sales & Marketing Director Dave Albers along with 155 barbers, barber shop owners, barber board members, cosmetologists, and barber school instructors –attended the National Association of Barber Boards of America (NABBA) 89th annual conference in Phoenix. Currently, 440,000 barbers work in 41,340 barber shops across the US, amounting to one barber for every 840 […]

Meet Dave Albers, Intrinsics’ New Sales & Marketing Director
In this space, we’re always prone to excitement, especially surrounding big announcements. Today, of course, is no different. Intrinsics is excited to announce the addition of our new head honcho of Sales, Mr. Dave Albers. Dave has been in the beauty industry for 33 years, having worked in the Wisconsin area with some of beauty’s […]

Cosmoprof Recap 2015
With vacations behind us and school back in session, we thought now might be a good time to reflect on one of our favorite summer events: Cosmoprof. The Intrinsics Team was once again excited to be a part of this leading B2B beauty trade show. Over 1,000 exhibitors from 39 countries shared brand launches and product innovations with nearly 30,000 […]

Cosmoprof 2015 Show Specials
Guess where we’re headed this weekend? Vegas, baby. Sadly, there will be little time for any shenanigans because we’re working. The team at Intrinsics will be attending Cosmoprof North America from July 12 to July 15, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, and Cosmoprof always demands that we be at our […]

Believe It Or Not, We’ve Been Around For Over A Century
Really, at Intrinsics we have a history within our history. If you know our story, you know we’ve seen some changes over the years. However, what you may not know is that our history actually dates all the way back to the start of the 20th century. Let’s take a look back through time to […]

2014 ISPA Conference & Expo: An Event to Remember
This year we returned to the International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, NV. Each year our busy show schedule forces us to make tough decisions. We simply can’t hit every show, as much as we’d like to. But after returning to this year’s ISPA event, we have regrets that we didn’t […]

Partner Spotlight: Kray Kibler of Scrip Companies
Scrip Companies has been a leader in the distribution of chiropractic, physical therapy, massage, spa, and consumer home health supplies and equipment for over 40 years. Their expansive complementary and alternative medicine product line features over 50,000 professional products. The mission of Scrip Companies is to be a leading partner to their customers by providing value-added health and […]

Cosmoprof Recap 2014
When it’s the dead of summer, and you find yourself in Vegas, that can only mean one thing: it’s time for Cosmoprof again. Don’t get too jealous. There’s not enough time for Team Intrinsics to enjoy the spoils of Sin City. There were no slots, prime rib buffets, or shows for Lea Ann, Kristi, and Stacy. They were hard at work meeting with […]

Another Rousing Success: Premiere Orlando
As you already know, we returned to Premiere Orlando this year, where we held court for two days on the exhibit floor. We (wo)manned booth #2200 with our crack Intrinsics team of Lea Ann, Stacy, Kristi, and Jessica. We always have a good showing, and more importantly, we always learn a lot.

Next Stop: Premiere Orlando
Believe it or not, we’re on the run again here at Intrinsics. And the start of summer means we’ll be back in the Sunshine State, down in Orlando. Are we going to Disney World? Hell no. But we are going to Premiere Orlando, one of our favorite international beauty events.

Intrinsics Partner Spotlight: Larry Gaynor of TNG
Larry Gaynor, the President and CEO of TNG, founded his company all the way back in 1985. Almost 30 years ago, when his company was known simply as Nailco, he felt like he had his hand on the pulse of what manicurists needed, and he started doing what he could to meet those demands.

ISPA, YOUSPA, WE ALL SPA
The word “reveal” carries with it a certain cachet. Whether you’re revealing a new product or a new service, it’s easy to get pumped up when “reveal” is involved. So we’re obviously excited to be featured prominently in ISPA’s April Reveal Box for spa professionals.

IECSC Recap: Always A Big Time In The Big Apple
Before we get too far into April we needed to discuss how much we always enjoy IECSC. And that’s not just because it’s in NYC. The folks in the Big Apple and surrounding areas always come prepared to have fun, as well as spend a ton. These customers come in on a mission, and they […]

Calling All Entries: You Can Create The Next Great Intrinsics Product
At Intrinsics, we love the saying “Innovation breeds success.” We’re also fans of the axiom “The customer is always right.” So in honor of our New Product Contest and these two fundamental truths, we’ve created a fantastic hybrid: “Since our customers are always right, then they can breed successful innovation, too.”

IECSC: On The Road Again
The trade show circuit shows no mercy. What used to be a seasonal experience has become a yearlong affair. And so as March approaches, we’re once again packing our bags, stuffing them full, and waiting to get dinged by the airlines yet again for over-packing.

ISSE: Kilts, Mullets, And Stilts
We know. That’s a serious blog title. But what do kilts, mullets, and stilts have in common? These are all phenomena we encountered when we attended the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) back at the end of January in Long Beach, CA. While we’re not sure what any of these sightings had to do […]

For ISSE, We’re Goin’ Back To Cali
This isn’t really news, because we’ve mentioned it before: we love us some trade shows. One of our favorites is the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE), which will be held on January 25-27 in Long Beach, CA. We’ll be there, and we’ve got a new bag of promotional tricks up our sleeves for you […]

Nail Tech’s Choice Makes The Cut For Cosmoprof’s Sample Box
As our readers know, we love Cosmoprof Beauty, and view them as a valuable partner. That’s why we’re stoked to announce that they just showed us some serious love. Really, we just want to scream about it, from on top of a mountain. But really, this blog is our mountaintop, so we’re just going to have […]