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The Lexi Design blog covers insights on spa and medspa consulting, branding, and marketing. From business strategies to design trends, our articles provide information to help spa owners and industry professionals create successful and recognizable brands.

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Elevate Your Brand: 5 Key Strategies to Make Your Medical Spa Stand Out

In the competitive landscape of the medical spa industry, creating a distinctive and memorable brand is essential. As clients seek personalized experiences and exceptional services, making your medical spa stand out becomes a strategic imperative. Here are five essential strategies to elevate your brand and make a lasting impression in the minds of your audience.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Crafting a Unique Brand for Your Medical Spa

In the thriving landscape of wellness and aesthetics, where medical spas abound, the importance of creating a unique brand cannot be overstated. A unique brand is more than just a visual identity; it's a strategic imperative that shapes the identity and success of a medical spa. Let's delve into why crafting a distinctive brand is crucial for the thriving future of your medical spa.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Do's and Don'ts for Cosmetic Injectors

In the visually-driven realm of cosmetic injectables, social media serves as a powerful tool for connecting with clients and showcasing your expertise. However, it comes with its own set of do's and don'ts to ensure ethical practices, client trust, and compliance. Let's explore the guidelines that cosmetic injectors should follow in the dynamic world of social media.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

The Importance of Crafting a Unique Identity for Medspa Owners

In the bustling landscape of the medspa industry, establishing a unique brand identity is not just a choice but a strategic imperative. Medspa owners who recognize the transformative power of a distinctive brand are not only setting themselves apart from generic counterparts but also adopting a modern approach that pays…

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Adding Medical Wellness to your MedSpa Menu

There’s a new trend in the medical aesthetics world, and it’s taking beauty to a whole new level from the inside, out. Inner beauty is a priority to today’s aesthetics spenders—they want to feel as good as they look. Medical wellness services are the answer to this inner beauty trend, and it’s time for your business to get on board….

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Innovate to Elevate: Transitioning Medical Spas from Healthcare to Retail Models

In an era where consumer preferences and the wellness industry are evolving, medical spas find themselves at a crossroads. Shifting from a traditional healthcare model to a retail-oriented approach is a strategic move that not only aligns with changing market dynamics but also allows medical spas to tap into a broader audience and elevate the client experience. Let's delve into why and how medical spas can make this transformative shift.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

How to Build an I.C.O.N.I.C. Medical Spa Brand

In the dynamic world of medical spa branding, where individuality and connection are paramount, Alexis’ I.C.O.N.I.C. approach to branding your medical spa is a roadmap to success. This strategic blueprint is designed to sculpt a distinctive identity that goes beyond treatments, resonating with clients on a profound level. Below we delve into the key elements of the I.C.O.N.I.C. approach and explore how it can elevate your medical spa's brand.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

From Vision to Reality: The 8 Crucial Steps to Launching Your Own Spa

Embarking on the journey to start your own spa is an exciting endeavor that involves careful planning and strategic execution. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate newcomer to the wellness industry, these eight essential steps will guide you through the process of turning your spa dreams into a thriving reality.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Build a Thriving Instagram Community for Your Medical Spa

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, Instagram stands out as a powerful platform to not only showcase your medical spa's aesthetic prowess but also to foster a vibrant community. Building a loyal and engaged audience goes beyond posting beautiful images – it involves creating a space where followers feel connected, informed, and inspired. Here are strategic steps to build a thriving Instagram community for your medical spa.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Beyond Beauty: Unveiling 2024 Trends in the Medical Spa Industry

As we kickoff 2024, the medical spa industry continues to evolve, embracing innovative trends that transcend conventional beauty norms. The year 2024 promises a blend of cutting-edge technologies, holistic approaches, and client-centric experiences. Let's explore the forecasted trends shaping the landscape of medical spas this year.

1. Tech-Infused Personalization:
In 2024, the medical spa experience is set to become even more personalized, thanks to the…

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Old Instagram Posts Could Cost You Thousands

How social media exists in our lives has rapidly changed since its early 2000s start. Many platforms like Instagram and Pinterest were once photo sharing sites that had a fun ethos of I found this photo or meme and I like it so I’m sharing it with my followers. This is not the case anymore. Social channels today are a legitimate arm of your business. With this change comes some potential serious consequences, so read on…

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Boost Business with Product Sales

Like it or not, the conversation on how to navigate life as a small business owner in post-Covid times is going to stick around for a while. As business ramps up, there are inevitably fewer clients walking through the door, which makes it imperative to make the most of each client by selling product to them. Before you panic, we’ve got some tips to help you out.



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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

PART TWO: Post-COVID Social Media Conversation Starters

Let’s get back to it. The relationship between brands and clients evolved quite a bit on social media during 2020, and in “Part One: Post-Covid Game Plan for Social” I spoke about how your brand’s social media needs to produce Value Added Content while also actively participating and creating a conversation on the platform. Now let’s talk about ways your content can stand out in an already saturated market….

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

PART ONE: Post-COVID Game Plan for Social

I don’t need to give a recap of 2020—we all experienced it’s lows and deeper lows—but I do want to talk about how social media relationships between brands and clients evolved during 2020…



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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Are Beauty Bars the Future of the Spa Industry?

With the rise of #SelfCare and the consumer's quest for convenience, the idea of a long, drawn-out spa day or waiting in a stuffy medical office is getting further and further from the modern woman (or man’s) ideal beauty ritual.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

How to Make your Brand Stand Out in a Colorful Way

It’s officially autumn and the October air is whirling outside. The taste of pumpkin spice lattes are strong, the smoky scent of the first fire of the season burns through the night, and the leaves are finally starting to turn. You can envision it all now, a warm scene of hot pink and electric blue.

Wait… what??

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Green: The New Black

Smart, of-the-minute, yet enduring…the very adjectives used to describe the iconic “little black dress” in fashion can similarly apply to the “green” mindset so avidly embraced by today’s upscale consumers. Hardly a fad, “going green” is now associated with a particular brand of forward thinking, a dedication to intelligent decision-making in all aspects of life.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

PRP Face Lift: “True Blood” for Your Face?

Who’d ever imagine that “all things vampire” would suddenly become trendy and chic? Just look at the impact of  “The Vampire Diaries” and “Twilight”—not to mention “True Blood”— in pop culture. Seems we can’t get enough of this gritty, supernatural brand of entertainment.

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Nabil Benbouza Nabil Benbouza

Dermaplaning: What It Is, What It Does, and Why It’s Great

The term dermaplaning may be new to you, but the procedure itself is both time-tested and well-established. It’s a form of exfoliation that offers instant, safe results leaving your complexion with a more refined appearance and an appealing glow.

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