Health & Beauty Salon articles from April 2002

Health & Beauty Salon archives from April 2002

Diary.
April 1, 2002... 2002 APRIL 4-6 Beauty Asia 2002, 6th International Cosmetics, Skincare, Fragrance, and Hair Products, Equipment & Packaging Technology Exhibition, incorporating Ingredients Asia 2002, Singapore International Convention &...

Oceans apart.(Thalgo's l'Elixir, skin treatment product)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Thalgo's l'Elixir gives life to ageing skin using hormones derived from the fruits of the sea to repair from within. Moira Paulusz reports 1 WHAT IS IT?It's Thalgo's l'Elixir, which is, according to the company, "a breakthrough that...

Investors first for North Wales salon.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Essence of Beauty, a Guinot-appointed salon, has become the first salon in North Wales to win the Investors in People Award. The Investors in People accreditation, which was established in 1993, is awarded to organisations and businesses...

Hair and beauty show raises charity cheque.
April 1, 2002... The team at Lifestyle Hair & Beauty in Beverley, Hull, recently handed over a cheque for ?500 to Yorkshire Cancer after putting together a hair and beauty show. The event, held at Beverley Leisure Centre, included a hair show, featuring...

Easter in the Maldives.(services at The Over Water Spa at the Maldives Hilton)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Over Water Spa at the Maldives Hilton on Rangali Island, is proving popular with overseas visitors, who are booking in in droves for Easter. Feng shui principles were used for the design of the spa - managed by Chiva-Som International...

Hair removal system wins expert backing.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Intense pulsed light hair removal system Aculight has won the full backing of hair removal expert Rita Roberts. Rita, who works with an international network of therapists using her digital blend system, has been working with Aculight at...

Style and serenity.(tanning bed from Tansun)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Tansun is bringing a touch of Serenity to 2002 with its new high-comfort, option-packed, mid-range sunbed. Available in 28, 32 or 36 lamps and with 100w, 160w, or two-metre 180w options, this lie-down model is available in stylish sapphire...

From Ragdale to riches.(Amy Balmond, Katie Hawkes and Caroline Hooper, students at Norton Radstock College awarded chance to work at Ragdale Hall)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Three young beauty therapy students at Norton Radstock College, near Bath, have been accepted for a once-in-a-lifetime fortnight, to work at top UK health spa Ragdale Hall, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. Amy Balmond, Katie Hawkes...

Webwatch.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... n Entering the British Beauty Awards or the British Hairdressing Business Awards has been made easier with the launch of www.eventsol. co.uk, which contains details on the categories and criteria for the events. Cosmetic house Rimmel has...

Spring in your step.
April 1, 2002... The only trade show for hair and beauty professionals in the Midlands Spring Salon is the only place to be to make sure you've got the lowdown on new products and trends for summer. Moira Paulusz and Debra Freeman look at what's on offer...

Showcase for beauty skills.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Beauty therapists and hairdressers are being encouraged to have their world-class skills acknowledged by entering a competition that recognises achievement through learning. The National Training Awards are an annual showcase of excellence...

Urban retreat at Harrods.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... George Hammer, the man who introduced the Aveda concept spa line to the UK, is to open a state-of-the-art, ?5 million spa in collaboration with Harrods, the upmarket department store in London's Knightsbridge. The contract is for a minimum of...

i've got you under my skin.(cosmetic surgery training)
April 1, 2002... Micro-pigmentation is a highlyspecialised treatment -Moira Paulusz looks at thesemi-permanent procedure and some of the training available Micro-pigmentation, or semi-permanent procedures (the placement of colour pigment into the dermal...

Harrow brings Hollywood home.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Glamour came to Harrow when Sarah Goddard, director of Hollywood Looks, opened her Los Angeles-inspired beauty salon in the main shopping centre. A qualified theatrical make-up artist, beauty therapist, and ex-Bunny girl, Sarah has always...

Getting even.(Derma Color products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Derma Color's high-pigment products can be used to camouflage birthmarks, scars and otherirregularities.Annette Hanford reports The Derma Color range is a collection of highly pigmented products - up to 97 per cent - in around 300 shades,...

Exhibitors report show a success.(Health and Beauty Brighton 2002)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Health and Beauty Brighton 2002, which took place on 24-25 February, was a resounding success, according to show organisers - Health & Beauty Salon magazine - and exhibitors alike. Firmly established as the annual regional show for the...

Round-Up.(various new products in beauty industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... n Shaped to fit and treat the delicate tissue around the eyes and lips, Silhouette's Technique Infusion Vitamin C Eye & Lip Pads also contain vitamin E to help improve elasticity, re-hydrate and protect skin against free radicals. Price: ?9.95...

Winning hands.(British Nail Technician competition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Despite the poor weather, the show went on - and this year's British Nail Technician competition at Health & Beauty Brighton attracted even more entrants than in 2001. And to add to the excitement, for the first time industry newcomers...

Damage limitation.(salons must register as a provider of laser and intense pulsed light treatments)
April 1, 2002... A change in the law on 1 April requires salons to register as a provider of Laser and IPL treatments as part of new regulations to reduce potential health risks associated with them. Moira Paulusz reports D-day for registering as a...

Rumours provides haven for men only.(barbershops)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... must-try specialities such as Indian head massage. "I saw a gap in the market and set out to create a male haven where men could get away and enjoy treatments without feeling uncomfortable," explains John The salon also features a...

Hall of wonders.(Ragdale Hall)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Ragdale Hall tops the list in numerous categories in our Select 50 Spas survey for 2002. Here we look at the numerous treatments and facilities on offer to guests. Set in extensive landscaped gardens, Ragdale Hall nestles in the heart...

A little piece of heaven.(Alquimia spa)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... the Alquimia spa in York belies itssurroundings by providing a haven of peace andtranquillity. Annette Hanford reports Entering the Alquimia spa is like arriving at a top-class hotel. Upon arrival, while taking in the glamorous...

making a career of it.(professional make-up artists)
April 1, 2002... You need patience and determination to make it as a professional make-up artist, but for those who succeed, the rewards are great. Annette Hanford reports There's a lot more to becoming a professional make-up artist than you may think....

The new arrivals.(new products in beauty industry)
April 1, 2002... Many companies introduced their new products atHealth & Beauty Brighton. Debra Freeman, Moira Paulusz, Annette Hanford, and Sasha Lill report Energetix flagged its elasticised Austrian crystal bracelets (colours include pastel blue and...

Good times for Clarins.
April 1, 2002... The French beauty giant had good news for its Gold Salon owners at its annual awards ceremony. Moira Paulusz reports Ferocious weather - driving rain, gale-force winds, flooding and "white horses" on a normally still lake - did nothing to...

Success in the Middle East.(Cleopatra and Steiner Beauty Training Centre students pass Cidesco exam)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Cleopatra and Steiner Beauty Training Centre, Dubai, celebrated the success of its first Cidesco examination, where all six students who entered passed with flying colours. "The training centre is extremely proud of its association...

Universal TV coverage.(for contour wrap)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Figure-firming treatment, the Universal Contour Wrap, has been highlighted in two recent TV appearances. The treatment was featured on the BBC's Holiday programme when presenter Jenni Falconer visited the Clarice House beauty spa in Bury St...

Tennant to manage northern salons.(Paul Tennant)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Hairdresser Paul Tennant, pictured above, is hanging up his scissors - for most of the time - to take on a new role as operations manager for Saks Hair & Beauty group. Paul, who lives in Darlington, Durham, is now responsible for all...

Laser energy.(Energizing Laser Mask from Gatineau)(Advertisement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Gatineau's Energizing Laser Mask is the latest addition to the company's established Laser range. A smooth cream mask claimed to be suitable for even sensitive skins,it contains special stimulating, firming, hydrating and softening ingredients...

Waxing lyrical.(Depilflax roller wax system from Salon Beauty)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Salon Beauty (distributed by Harbourne Products) has introduced the Depilflax roller wax system - a compact unit that holds a single, roll-on cartridge in its own heat container with variable heat control. Each unit can be linked to another...

Phytomer's; fat-busters.(BodyDeclic emulsion, Objective Countour food supplements)(Advertisment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... With the UK rapidly becoming a nation of fatties, Phytomer is doing its bit to address the problem. The French spa company is taking a two-pronged approach with the launch of its fat-busting BodyDeclic emulsion and the reformulation of its...

Shape-shifting ; with Silhouette.(Interslim Platinum inch-loss system)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Claiming to provide speedy and effective cellulite reduction as part of its overall body and facial-reshaping program, Silhouette's Interslim Platinum computer-controlled inch-loss system incorporates 24 pads (to cover the whole body), and...

Exotic move for Cannons.(Cannons Health Club and Spa opens aromatherapy beauty room)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Cannons Health Club and Spa, in the City of London, has opened a beauty room dedicated to therapies using products from Elemis's Exotics aromatherapy-based range. It is the first health and fitness operator in the UK to do so, according to...

Students in touch with the real world.(Vanessa Puttick attends Guildford College salon launch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Beauty expert Vanessa Puttick was delighted with Guildford College's makeover of its commercial salon when she attended the recent launch as special guest. The new Vocational Academy brings together four areas where students serve the...

Display of body artDe-Lite's TV viewers.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... After checking out De-Lite UK's website, Granada Television invited the Swindon-based body art company to appear on its This Morning show presented by John Leslie and Fern Britton. One of the company founders Georgina Atkins spent...