Health & Beauty Salon articles from April 2003

Health & Beauty Salon archives from April 2003

Sound effect.(Biocell machine from Biofarm International uses sound waves and suction to banish cellulite)
April 1, 2003... The Biocell machine uses sound waves,suction and muscle stimulation to eliminate cellulite and other distressing conditions. Moira Paulusz reports 1 WHAT IS IT?It's Biocell - a machine (andtreatment) which comes with the promise that...

Team training in Paris.(Depilex sales team )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Depilex sales team enjoyed a two day training course in Paris with French intense pulse light (IPL) company A&M Technology in preparationfor the UK launch of the L600 IPL earlier this year. During the training, staff received an in-depth...

Island of dreams.(Tre-Ysgawen Hall Spa in North Wales )
April 1, 2003... The multi-million pound Tre-Ysgawen Hall Spa - an addition to one of the premier country house hotels in North Wales - is young, having opened for business last August. But it has established itself within a short period as a leading...

Exclusive launch for Kanebo.(Kanebo Cosmetics and Langdon Property)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Kanebo Cosmetics teamed up with Langdon property to celebrate the launch of Hunters Pointe - 20 exclusive log cabins in the heart of one of Cheshire's most sought-after areas, offering a fully furnished living room, kitchen, bathroom and...

Men's Room centres on looking your best.(men-only salon)
April 1, 2003... Once, you couldn't shift them off the sofa, but, increasingly, health- conscious men want to look their best. Enter, The Men's Room - a Glasgow-based, men-only salon which opened six months ago, providing barbering and hot-towel shaving...

Academy gives up concessions.(Academy Spa Management closes sites and restructures)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Harrogate-based Academy Spa Management has stopped operating concessions at Holmes Place Health Club sites and the company is going into voluntary administration. The sites have been taken over by Surrey-based Serve Health & Beauty and Holmes...

Round-Up.
April 1, 2003... n Australian Bodycare is celebrating the sale of its 10 millionth bottle of tea tree products by launching a special limited edition, a 500ml-sized bottle of its popular Hand and Body Lotion. Price: pound sterling10.95, excluding VAT; rrp...

Environ takes top prize at SA awards.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Vitamin skincare brand Environ was named overall winner of this year's Marie Claire Prix D'Excellence Awards in South Africa, earning an international citation for its innovative product, the Cosmetic Roll-Cit. The stylish awards ceremony...

HABIA extends law guidance for salons.(Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority launches Employment Law Club)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) has extended its guidance to salon owners on employment law by launching an initiative that aims to provide the latest information on new legislation and legal requirements. The...

Heaven scent.(aromatherapy facial treatment from Guinot)
April 1, 2003... Guinot has introduced an aromatherapy facial to leave skin looking radiant and the client relaxed The Aromatic Facial is a prescriptive aromatherapy facial treatment from Guinot, the creators of Hydradermie, and is based on the use of...

Spring into action.(Spring Salon 2003 in Birmingham )
April 1, 2003... Spring Salon has it all - top hair andbeauty companies, and nationalcompetitions. Moira Paulusz reports Spring is in the air, and that can only mean Spring Salon 2003 - the hair and beauty show for the Midlands - is just around the corner....

Grand ; father.
April 1, 2003... The growth in the male grooming market has shown that men are becoming increasingly aware of the need to look after their skin. So this Father's Day, promotE male-specific treatments and homecare products.

In sickness ; and in health.(tips on dealing with persistently absent employees)
April 1, 2003... An employee appears to be taking too many days off sick. how should you deal with them? David Wright offers some advice The law There is no specific legislation regarding attendance, but ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and...

European board inwalkout protest.
April 1, 2003... The International Spa Association's (ISPA) European chapter's board of directors has resigned en masse in protest at the decision by the US-based main board to disband the European and Asia-Pacific chapters by mid-September. And the annual...

Superior Spas.(British Beauty Awards)
April 1, 2003... Jayne Lewis-Orr talks to spa sponsor, E'spa, about the nuances between the day spaand destination spa categories for this year's British Beauty Awards Much time was spent deliberating the revised criteria for the two spa awards as it was...

Bliss in Bristol.(April Dunlop Health and Beauty Salon)
April 1, 2003... Bristol's April Dunlop Health and Beauty Salon provides its clients with a wide range of treatments in stylish surroundings. Moira Paulusz reports on its success As locations go, the April Dunlop Health and Beauty salon is perfectly...

Continued growth for Ergoline.(sunbed manufacturer Ergoline International GmbH)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2003... Sunbed manufacturer Ergoline opened up its headquarters to selected UK clients for a tour of its impressive factory outlets, powder-coating plant and Information, Research and Development centres. Sasha Lill reports Selected UK clients...

Clare's peak achievement.(Clare Rogers top fundraiser in charity event for Scope)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... After skiing 24 peaks in 48 hours, Clare Rogers, founder of The Treatment Rooms in Brighton, East Sussex, achieved "top fundraiser status" during an action-packed charity event for Scope, in which she raised pound sterling3,200. Clare, sitting...

Dublin classes on optimum nutrition.(Calendar)
April 1, 2003... Nutritionist Natalie Savona is teaching two classes at the International Dermal Institute in Dublin in June. Optimum Nutrition for Skin will be held on 11 June, and Nutritional Body Detox will follow on 12 June. Natalie will round off both...

Competitive ; edge.(beauty therapy industry's WorldSkills competition)
April 1, 2003... The winner of SkillTherapy - a national competition for beauty therapists - has the chance to represent the UK at the WorldSkills competition Skills competitions are a strong tradition within the beauty therapy industry - but not many...

Towering tidy.
April 1, 2003... To keep your nail salon/bar neat and clean, check out the SkinMate manicure station from House of Famuir. The compact storage tower has four trays to hold all your manicure essentials; an extractor fan and grill incorporated into the work...

Refresh tired eyes.
April 1, 2003... Loukia Nicola has extended its skincare range with Eye Gel Anti Age. It is said to cool the under-eye area and reducepuffiness and redness, "leaving tired eyes looking fresh and clear". The hypo-allergenic product's active ingredients include...

Takecover.
April 1, 2003... Sweet and silky Repchage has added Cinnamon Sugar Self-Heating Body Scrub to its core range of products. The scrub is said to combine exfoliants and emollients "to leave skin glowing with vitality and feeling smooth as silk". ...

Country retreat.(Danesfield House Hotel & Spa; Marlow-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire)
April 1, 2003... Danesfield House has been turned around by general manager Brian Miller, who believes high-quality spa and leisure facilities are an absolute must. Jenny Webster reports FACT FILE Name: Danesfield House Hotel & Spa Address:...

Silver; service.(manual lymphatic drainage)
April 1, 2003... UPDATING YOUR SKILLS CAN Mean THE DIFFERENCE BETWEENoffering your clients a basic lymphatic drainage massage and PROVIDING A POWERFUL ANDSPECIALISED STAND-ALONE SERVICE.Sasha Lill talks to practitioner Michelle Severn Your own massage...

Fair offers plenty of relief.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The public received expert advice during York's Evening Press Health & Beauty Fair - an event held at the York Moat House to raise money for Comic Relief. As well as hair styling demonstrations, visitors could collect beauty tips and find out...

So soothing.(Molyneux Skincare)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Molyneux Skincare has introduced a luxurious body cream, enriched with cocoa butter to comfort and hydrate the skin and leave it feeling silky smooth. Claimed suitable for all skin types, it incorporates chamomile and liquorice extract to...

Financial; solutions.(purchasing new equipment)
April 1, 2003... Paying up-front for beauty equipment is a cost many salons can't afford. Today's way to equip is by leasing, renting or going for profit share. Marion Mathews checks the options Look at the newest crop of advertisements for beauty equipment...

Guild joins with ITEC.(formation of the International Guild of Professional Practitioners)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... As of last month, the Guild of Complementary Practitioners and ITEC Professionals merged to form the International Guild of Professional Practitioners. John Beney, general secretary of GCP, and John Dent, general manager of ITEC...

Retail; therapy.(managing sales)
April 1, 2003... Selling products is a valuable source of income often missed out on. Sasha Lill allays the anxieties about retailing Many therapists don't warm to the idea of practising the "hard sell" on their clients. But salons that do have successful...

Honeecomes to UK.
April 1, 2003... Grafton International has launched US brand GiGi - a professional and retail waxing range - in the UK. Among the range is GiGi Honee which, as its name suggests, is formulated with honey - naturallycontaining vitamins and minerals, and which...

UK in third position.(Designer Nails distributors conference)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... As well as discussing business strategy and direction, Designer Nails welcomed everyone's ideas and ambitions for the future during its annual distributors conference. European sales manager, Mary Kennebeck, introduced the British team to...

Bite-sized qualifications.(nail specialist Marian Newman studies for Specialist Awards )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Nail specialist Marian Newman has put her name to the nail awards created by City & Guilds and HABIA. The Specialist Awards are bite-sized qualification that can be completed in as little as 15 hours. They allow salon professionals to respond...

Just deserts for Gary.(Ergoline International GmbH's Gary Lipman fund raises for charity)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Ergoline managing director Gary Lipman completed a gruelling six-day trek cross the Sinai Desert in Egypt to raise money for the One to One children's charity. With an initial target to raise pound sterling2,500, Gary was overwhelmed by...

Mineralmysteries explained.(Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics training course)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Growing demand for Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics has led to the introduction of a regular one-day training course. The syllabus addresses the concept of Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, including Jane's history, working with minerals, how...

Vision of; refreshment.(Hydra Floral Eye Contour Gel-Cream from Decleor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Decleor has introduced Hydra Floral Eye Contour Gel-Cream - a fine, luscious and fresh gel specifically for thedelicate eye contour area - to immediately and lastinglymoisturise and soothe. Like the entire Hydra Floral line, the gel benefits...

Read up on it.(An Holistic Guide to Anatomy & Physiology; The Complete Make-up Artist Working in Film, Fashion, Television and Theatre, 2nd ed.; Nutrition: A Practical Approach )(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... annette hanford looks at titles of interest to the industry An Holistic Guide to Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and physiology is a core part of any beauty, holistic or sports therapy course and essential underpinning knowledge for all...

Nouveau Contour offers new training courses.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Semi-permanent make-up company Nouveau Contour has extended its education programme with the introduction of the Discovering Colour and Colour Correction Techniques for the Permanent Cosmetic Technician course. The class takes students...

Oxygenate to rejuvenate with a 'feel good factor'.(new service offered by Elegant Hands Nail Studio in Wymington, Wales)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... As an add-on to its core business, Elegant Hands Nail Studio in Wymington, Wales, is one of the first to market oxygen as a complementary "pick-me-up" option, along with a choice of oxygen-based aromatherapy treatments to energise, arouse,...

Aculight on the road to success.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... It was a whirlwind week for hair removal specialist Aculight when it launched two new initiatives to more than 150 Aculight partners. The five-day roadshow, which took in venues in Glasgow, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol and London, was a...

This issue's big question; what attracted you to a career in beauty thearapy?
April 1, 2003... Susan Filby Director, Contours Beauty Salon, King's Lynn, Norfolk "I was a swimming instructor and wanted to be able to massage swimmers. So, aged 40, I went to train at college. I loved the topic so much, I wanted to learn more. I...

Shine control.(new range of products from Repchage )
April 1, 2003... A new range of products from Repchage is ideal for people in a hurry. Moira Paulusz reports 1 WHAT IS IT?It's the new Hydra Refine range from Repchage, formulated for normal-to-oily skin. The line is said to control shine while targeting...

Beauty comes to islands.(beauty salon offerings )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Swedish body massage, Indian head massage, facials and Jessica nails are just some of the treatments Falkland Islanders are booking themselves in for at the Salon in the island's capital, Port Stanley. Islander Dionne Jones, 18, has...

Clean and Easy expands.(American International Industries appoints Gary Walsh )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... American International Industries (AII), the owner of the Clean and Easy roller head waxing system, has appointed Gary Walsh as general manager for Europe. Gary, formerly with Styling Technology, will focus on brand growth throughout...

This issue's big question; What treatment is most requested at your salon and why?
April 1, 2003... Ruth Phillips ELEMENTS, THE BEAUTY SALON, WREXHAM "We are finding facials are our most popular treatment within the new salon. Yon-Ka facials meet the specific skincare needs of each individual and the fragrances enhance the treatment,...

Day in the life of.(Hamilton Harris)
April 1, 2003... Hamilton Harris Hamilton-Harris, 35, was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and now lives in London. He attended the Laban Dance Theatre school to train professionally in the performing arts before entering the make-up industry. He studied at...

Double award success for therapist.(Sarah Watson has won The Prince's Trust and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Business Award )
April 1, 2003... A beauty therapist from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, who turned her life around after being made redundant, has won The Prince's Trust and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Business Award for Yorkshire and The Humber. Sarah Watson, whose...

College offers great-value pampering.(beauty therapy students at Norton Radstock College offer services )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Putting their skills into practice, 12 beauty therapy students at Norton Radstock College, near Bath, are offering lucky women in the area a full day of head-to-toe pampering. Jayne Withers, co-ordinator of the Hair, Beauty & Holistic...

Ellisons' Maltese good fortune.(industry training )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Working closely with its distributor in Malta - Dake Ltd - Ellisons recently spent three days on the island of Malta with more than 130 beauty therapists, practitioners, make-up artists and sports therapists updating their skills and gaining...

Ten for the body.(industry products )
April 1, 2003... Clarins has put together a collection of 10 body products - including four new items - so clients can transform their bathroom into an at-home spa. The secret, according to the company, is a high concentration of essential oils and plant...

Specialist Awards enlist top names.(for the hairdressing and beauty industries)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Some of the top names from the hairdressing and beauty industries have thrown their weight behind the Specialist Awards to become ambassadors for the new qualifications. Each ambassador will represent an award in an area they are a...

Congress set for record.(2003 International Spa Association European Congress)
April 1, 2003... Record-breaking attendance is expected at the 2003 ISPA (International Spa Association) European Congress. It will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, from 29 May to 1 June, and will explore "The Modern Spa Concept." In a bid to make the 2003...

The.(Kingston College hair and beauty competition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... living highlights Bond Girls was the theme at this year's Kingston College hair and beauty competition. Annette Hanford reports It's that time of year again when students from Kingston College get to battle it out against one another...

Trained professional.(makeup artists )
April 1, 2003... Thinking about embarking on a make-up career? As well as being versatile, you'll need some training, discovers Annette Hanford There's a lot more to becoming a make-up artist than simply piling on the slap. While many people claim to have...

Cuban trip for Robson.(R Robson Ltd.'s team-building trip )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Tony Robson, chairman of the world number one Guinot distributor, Ascot-based R Robson Ltd, and Ros Grace, the company's managing director, were invited to Cuba for a week of team-building and social activities. Guests of Dr Jean Daniel...

Maggie splashes out for her top team.(Maggie Flockton Hairdressing and Beauty's employee incentives)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The team at Maggie Flockton Hairdressing and Beauty in Blackfen, Kent, had a splashing good time when owner Maggie Flockton took them to Whittlebury Hall Spa in Northam-ptonshire for achieving their targets and bonuses. Everyone enjoyed the...

Wave ; goodbye; to fat.(Thermoplast V37)
April 1, 2003... The Thermoplast V37, which uses radio waves to remove fat and cellulite, is now available in the UK.Moira Paulusz reports It's a dream machine - one that promises to get rid of stubborn fat and cellulite permanently to deliver the perfect...

Cosmetology talent on show at competition.(South Carolina Association of Cosmetology School's Hair, Make-up and Nailcare Competition )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Across the Atlantic, the South Carolina Association of Cosmetology School (SCACS) held its first annual state-wide Hair, Make-up and Nailcare Competition at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. The competition was open to...

Ancient wonder.(John Odel's Kiradjee massage)
April 1, 2003... John Odel combined acupressure, massage AND aboriginal healing practices to create Kiradjee massage. Moira Paulusz reports Kiradjee massage is a treatment based on - and inspired by - aboriginal healing techniques. And it is as much a...

New training centre.(Lillian Maund Beauty, Training and International Aestheticiennes Centre)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Westgate House in Bolton, Lancashire, is the new home of the Lillian Maund Beauty, Training and International Aestheticiennes Centre. The building sits alongside the picturesque Queen's Park, with 20ha of gardens. For many years the...

In their Elements as salon dream realised.(Elements Beauty Salon opens)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... After five weeks of long hard days and nights spent surrounded by dedicated builders, and with help from family and friends, beauty therapists Ruth Phillips, Lisa Squires and Clare Marsh realised their dream of turning a former derelict...

New eco-friendly bags from Guinot.(industry briefs )
April 1, 2003... R Robson, distributor of French skincare brand Guinot in the UK and Ireland, is conforming with EU legislation to reduce usage of plastic materials by replacing its plastic carrier bags with eco-friendly paper ones. The new bags are made...

New arrivals.(industry product announcements )
April 1, 2003... Spring has sprung - and with it, a host of new products are launched onto the market. Sasha Lill looks at the very latest developments Sleek new look Biofarm International has updated the casing of its recently launched Biocell...