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lO-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, September 4, 2001 "Wb, Trade. show coming up The Haiton Region Business Developmenî Centre will sainte small businesses ai ils Open House and Trade Show October 25. The event wiIl be iteld ai the Halion Regionai Centre in Oakville from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Smali businesses in Milton, Burlingion, Haion His and Oakvilie that have been operating less titan lhree years are invited 10 showcase titeir products or services ai the event. Fifty trade show spots are available. The Halion Region Business Development Centre will begin to, take reg- istration for the trade show booths Septemher 4. Thte exhibit fee is $75. The open house is a joint event for the Chambers of Commerce in Milton. Burlingion, Haiton His and Oakvilie. To register, eall the Region Business Development Centre ai (905) 825-6300. Commriall/Residential 1 1 li I&VUsiOur (WO5)87 421 SbOWroOmTOdayI Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Total Skin and Body Spa owner JiIi Morris bult her dream business tram the ground Up. «Childhood dream turns into a 16-year business By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion The world of skin treatment is con- stantly changing. So Jili Morris must be sure she's up-to-date with the trends. Ms Morris is te owner of Total Skin and Body Spa, a place witere young and nid come 10 relax and be pampered. "I've been (in business) in Milton for 16 years," site said, adding site moved ber business from Martin Street 10,258 Main St. four years ago and is expecting 10 expand ber business to include lte lower floor titis fall. The spa offers everything from manicures and pedicures 10 mas- sages and facials 10 sun lanning and haie Irealmnent. 'We alto offer electrolysis and ear candling." As a young girl, Ms Morris itad a dreamn of opening ber own beauty treannent business. And aI lthe age of 20, tat dreamn becamne reaiity. "Mie (beauty) trends and 1meai- ments citange," site expiained. '1 often travel 10, Germany 10, tee te lateat in footcare and taiy for face and body treatment.- Witen she firsi opened ber busi- ness, il was geared more toward stomen titan men. But six years later, ber spa was eagerly welcom- ing botit sexes. "I cbanged lte decor and made il s0 metn feut more welcome. i cbanged my producis 10, ones Ibat were environmenîaiiy friendiy, onles tai weren't lesied on ani- mais." Nowadays, everyone from tod- diers 10, seniors pay a visit 10, Total Skin and Body Spa, Ms Morris said. "I gave a seven-year-old a mani- cure and lten i gave one 10 a senior (citizen)." And titere's no ielling witat lte day bas in store because eacit one can be compieteiy different from te nexl. "One week can be ail massages," site sald. "ht alto depends on te lime of year. If lte season is citanging, peo- pie wanî facial care. If il's Christmas, titey migit want artifi- cial nails or if titey're going on vacation titey'll want titeir feet done. Waxing is requested year- round." The maie customners usualiy corne in for pedicures, massages or hair treaiment. 1I get more young boys than young girls for hair colouring," Ms Morris said. The thing customers find unique about her business is the tact every- thing is offered under one roof. "They like the convenience of everytiting being done in one loca- tion," shte said. "A wedding party can have their hair, nails and make-up done here. lits easier titan running one place for itair and anoter place for nails." Often, customers will opi 10 receive two treaiments ai once. "If someone wants titeir hair and toes done, we'll put lte colour for the itighlights on and do tite pedi- cure while we waiî to wasit oui lte colour. il saves lime." Package deais are also popular, Ms Morrs said. "We have our Day at te Spa package for $174. 'Mat includes a manicure, pedicure, facial, back massage, eye bmow shaping and a wash and eut and finish style. People wiil buy the packages for titeir mothers or wives. Valenline's Day, Christmas and Motiter's Day are big days for us." u