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Beauty
Published Friday Jan 22, 2021 by Denise Prichard

Trend Report: How Salons and Spas Are Adapting to Keep You Safe in 2021

Who else is calling 2020, “The year that forced me to show the world that I’m not actually a natural blonde?” Good. So it’s not just me. 

I think I speak for us all when I say that we're hoping beyond hope that 2021 will be the year that we tap back into some form of normalcy when it comes to our beauty and wellness routines. Personally, I won’t let my bangs blind me anymore, and I’ll nix these gray hairs that I didn’t even know I had. Seriously, you guys—WTF?! Being in your thirties is kind of humbling when you don’t have your colorist to lean on every 8 to 12 weeks. 

In the age of COVID-19, we donned hats to hide our questionable hairdos and even started seeing a perk to the mask mandate since it helped hide our lady mustaches on our weekly grocery store runs. (It’s a real thing, guys. Sorry not sorry.)  

Wellness and beauty businesses continue to adapt to the new normal, providing us with services that not only beautify and relax us—but keep us healthy and safe. So, let’s welcome 2021 with open arms and vow to get back to our beauty routines.   

These are the beauty, salon, and spa trends we can all get excited about in 2021.

touchless spa treatments
Say goodbye to stress with touchless spa services. 

Are you one of the 46% of Americans feeling stressed or extremely stressed right now? Same. Where’s my massage and cupping session to turn a nightmare day into a blissful dream? Before COVID hit, 42% of Americans said they had made time to get a massage. Then came 2020, when 60% of Americans put high-touch services on the back burner in an attempt to keep themselves healthy.  

But don’t fret—when folks shunned high-touch services, a door opened for touchless spa treatments. Cryotherapy, compression therapy, salt caves, infrared saunas, IV drips, hyperbaric chambers, and float tanks became effective ways to banish stress from our lives, requiring almost-zero contact with others.  

(Note: if you haven’t tried a float spa, book one ASAP. Floating in body-temperature water while listening to your fave music is heaven on earth.)  

above-the-mask beauty treatments
Above-the-mask beauty treatments are still vital. 

If getting Kardashian claws was put on hold for the time being (the percentage of Americans getting manicures and pedicures dropped a whopping 55% during the COVID-19 pandemic), I’m happy to report that above-the-mask beauty and grooming services are back. Lash extensions, permanent makeup (including eyebrow tinting and microblading), BOTOX®, fillers, and similar treatments have all become go-to services—which isn’t surprising since our eyes and foreheads are truly having a moment right now.  

And the rush to stay on top of our beauty routines isn’t expected to die down anytime soon. With 52% of Americans saying they feel more confident when they get regular beauty and grooming treatments and 41% saying beauty services like facials are a necessity, these numbers are only expected to climb.  

And since we’ve been forced to shelter-in-place for an ungodly amount of time, the bright side is it also encouraged a lot of us (20% of Americans to be precise) to focus more on our self-care routines. Is it just me or have any of you been spending A LOT more time on your at-home skincare routine lately? My usual 4-step routine has blossomed into a 7-step routine, AND I sometimes rock a detoxifying mask during Zoom meetings a couple of times a week (camera off, of course... don’t tell my boss. Or do. I’m just doing me). Any excuse I can find to take care of myself just feels good and offers a bit of normalcy in my life amid this chaos.  

So, what do these trends mean for you? 2021 is shaping up to be the year we all get back to our regularly scheduled programming of our favorite beauty and wellness services. If you feel ready to get finally get that trim and balayage, then book that appointment. Or if you’re feeling up to trying something new is the spa space, then book that touchless spa treatment.  

Browse Mindbody to find an appointment that fits your schedule!     

Want an even more in-depth look into the beauty and wellness trends you can expect to see in 2021? Check out this blog. 

denise prichard
Written by
Denise Prichard
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
About the author
Denise Prichard is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and an experienced content marketing professional with a penchant for writing compelling copy within the health, wellness and beauty industries. When she isn't writing or editing, you can find her teaching yoga classes, at a spin class or hanging out with her rescue pups.
the kyles of kyle house fitness
Fitness
Published Wednesday Oct 06, 2021 by Denise Prichard

Community Close-up: The Kyles of Kyle House Fitness

Expert Advice
Mindbody Community
Fitness
Wellness

Kyle House Fitness is Chattanooga’s premier fitness program offering group fitness classes and personal training with the best-certified instructors and trainers in the area. Located on Chattanooga’s thriving Southside, Kyle House Fitness is more than a gym, they pride themselves on building a welcoming and inclusive community. The owners of this gym, Kyle House and Kyle Miller (AKA The Kyles), may sound familiar to you since they recently wrote a blog post for us on how to be an LGBTQIA+ ally in the fitness space.

Since they happen to be one of the most influential duos in the fitness industry, we were eager to sit down and learn more about what wellness means to them. Ready to get to know The Kyles better? Let’s dive in.

Tell us about yourself. What led you to where you are now? 

We have always had a love for fitness. From an early age, we were both very athletic (swimming, gymnastics, and cheerleading). Once we graduated, we slowly transitioned into training young athletes and then later started working on our careers. Kyle House started personal training at a large gym and began building a solid career as a personal trainer and groups fitness instructor. Kyle Miller started working in marketing and communications ranging from politics, law enforcement, and tech becoming a leading public relations professional. After working in their fields for about 10 years they decided to combine their love of fitness with their experience and built one of the most successful fitness facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Wellness to us has always been about leading a life that is balanced. It's not all fitness, it's not all work, it's not all fun...
What inspired you to open your business? What motivates you day-to-day?  

During our time working at other gyms and visiting other facilities that many were either missing qualified and motivating trainers, topnotch customer service, or a workout that was balanced and would lead to results for everyone whether they were casual fitness enthusiasts or hardcore athletes. We are motivated on a day-to-day basis by the idea that we can always be better. The experience can get better, the community can grow stronger, and we can continue to show people that fitness is more than just a way to look good, it's therapy.

What does wellness mean to you? Has it evolved over the past couple of years? 

Wellness to us has always been about leading a life that is balanced. It's not all fitness, it's not all work, it's not all fun... it's not all healthy food, it's not just junk food—it's about finding a way to reach your own personal goals while still having a healthy relationship with fitness, friends, family, and food—otherwise known as the four Fs.

If you're in the Chattanooga area, you should definitely check out Kyle House Fitness to take your wellness routine to the next level. You can book classes on the Mindbody app or through their KHF app.

denise prichard
Written by
Denise Prichard
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
About the author
Denise Prichard is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and an experienced content marketing professional with a penchant for writing compelling copy within the health, wellness and beauty industries. When she isn't writing or editing, you can find her teaching yoga classes, at a spin class or hanging out with her rescue pups.