Health & Beauty Salon articles from August 2008

Health & Beauty Salon archives from August 2008

Summersmoothies.(BSAL Regulars)(men's grooming)
August 8, 2008... Help clients - male as well as female - look honed and toned this summer with a host of new offerings for face, body and mind. Annette Hanford and Sasha Lill report FLINT EDGE Male grooming has evolved from the humble flint edge - used...

THE FULERTON FILES.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Session nail technician, Andrea Fulerton, likes a comprehensive call sheet - and to know whether lunch is provided! I am back in Chicago spending the summer with my now fiance, Sal. We've got a lake-front flat and sunshine galore - oh...

who will be awinner?(BSAL Regulars)(The British Beauty & Spa Awards)
August 8, 2008... The entries are in and standards are high, but who will make the final shortlist? Annette Hanford reports T he hard work is officially over. The entries are in, each one has been carefully checked against the criteria and then put through...

BOOK REVIEWTHEGREENMARKET.(BSAL Regulars)(The Green Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Being Naturally Gorgeous)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 8, 2008... With a stack of Beauty Bibles (the original, 21st Century and Handbag versions) already under their belt, the release of a green version of this beauty buyers' guide from these self-confessed greenies is a natural progression. Written to...

THEGREENMARKETIT'S EASY BEINGgreen.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Everyone can do their bit to help save the planet and it doesn't have to cost the earth. Annette Hanford presents some top tips to reducing your energy consumption Saving energy reduces the carbon dioxide emissions (one of the main...

BSAL Regulars.(Buyers guide)
August 8, 2008... NOURISHING FOOT CREAM SKINCARE SYSTEM The Africology skincare system works with the body's energy field to help revitalise and prevent skin damage and premature ageing four ways: by fighting free radicals stopping premature or...

POLISHEDPERFORMANCE.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Nailympics came to London as technicians battled it out for the top titles. Annette Hanford reports The latest Nailympics competition, which began in Las Vegas in 2001, proved to be as popular as ever when 124 nail techs from all over the...

Diary dates.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... SEPTEMBER 7: The British Beauty & Spa Awards, The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Contact Dan Eversfield, tel 020 8652 8845, email: daniel.eversfield@rbi.co.uk. 26-28: InterContinental Beauty, ExCeL, London. Contact...

Clarins speculation.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... French skincare house Clarins sparked further takeover speculation following its share suspension and $3.6bn buyout offer to minority shareholders to delist the company, according to French stock market regulator, AMF. The group, a target...

ECOescape.(BSAL Regulars)(spa industry )
August 8, 2008... Words like 'green' and 'eco' are used often today. But what is it that determines a business's eco-credentials? Annette Hanford checks out Chessgrove's all-round approach As the green pound gets stronger, there is an increasing multitude...

A Monster win in Fantasy Nails.(BSAL Regulars)(Ashley Yates)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... West Lothian College student, Ashley Yates, gave a manicure with a difference to win first place in the Freehand Nail Art category at the UK finals of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition held in Blackpool. ...

Staff fall out for funds.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... The sky really was the limit for staff at beauty supply company Aston & Fincher. Twenty members of staff from around the UK raised more than [pounds sterling]5,000 by jumping (with tandem partners) from a plane at 10,000m for the Maria Watt...

Smile - you're a beauty therapist.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Are you smiling? Well you should be - beauty therapists are the happiest workers in the UK, according to City & Guilds fifth annual Happiness Index. With beauty therapists recording an average happiness level of almost nine out of 10, the...

Treat for residents.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Residents of Newhall's Chrysanthemum Court enjoyed a spot of pampering courtesy of Burton College's beauty therapy students. The students were invited to the supported housing service for vulnerable young people, as part of a celebration...

Marigolds and a manicure, anyone?(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Visitors to a Somerset garden centre enjoyed more than flora and fauna, when they were offered the chance to be pampered by beauty apprentices from the Business Enterprise Centre at Weston College. The initiative was part of an event to raise...

CACI draws Ultimate crowd.(BSAL Regulars)(Cosmoprof )(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... The new CACI Ultimate drew a crowd of international buyers at Cosmoprof in Italy. The Ultimate system combines orbital (crystal-free) micro-dermabrasion, phototherapy and its micro current-based non -surgical face lifting. "The...

CND helps Macy display bloom.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... In honour of New York City's 34th annual Macy's flower show, CND created conceptual nail styles to accompany the abstract theme Seven Wonders of Fashion, which were displayed in the windows of the Broadway-facing Herald Square. The six windows...

Celeb status.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... n*Actress Michelle Collins was spotted at the BioTherapeutic Cocktail launch with company chairman David Suzuki and Roy Cowley MD of distributor Belle Sante. n*Meanwhile, the CACI Ultra facial is incredibly relaxing according to actress...

Spa Beauty.
August 8, 2008... CONTENTS 6 Newse_SFlbIndustry round-up 9 Spa businesse_SFlbTraining therapists in heat experiences 12 Spa profilee_SFlbChessgrove Day Spa is eco-conscious 15 Spa spotlighte_SFlbTranquillity Spa, Esporta, Chiswick

CONTENTS.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Welcome to the August issue of Regulars 12 NewsWhat's happening within the industry 23 JournalShula Starkey 24 Fulerton Files Comprehensive call sheets 26 Caught on CameraKeraskin Esthetics 28 Caught on...

FX signs Australian client.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Australian Bodycare welcomes hair&beautyFX as its distributor for the London area. The distribution company directors have high hopes for the new venture and hope that the existing customer base remains relatively unaffected by the change....

Four Seasons opens new spa in Istanbul.(Spa Beauty)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Four Seasons, one of the world's top hotel groups, has opened a new luxury spa at Four Seasons Istanbul, on the European bank of the Bosphorus in Turkey. Leading international spa consultancy, Raison d'Etre, designed the concept, spa menu and...

Trade prepares for Future.(Spa Beauty)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Some of the biggest names in the global industry will take part in Future Spa 2008, say organisers MM Business Exhibitions. The two-day (5 and 6 December) conference, exhibition and networking business-to-business event, to be held at the...

Guidance on epilepsy.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Working with the largest member-led epilepsy organisation, Habia is to produce guidance on epilepsy after it was claimed that some beauty therapists are refusing to treat clients with the condition. The claims were made after a number of...

IN BRIEF.(Spa Beauty)(Finders won the award)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... n*Finders's Dead Sea Spa Magik Mineral Skin Nutrition won the best new non-food product category in the Natural and Organic Awards 2008. The range has been reformulated, rebranded and repackaged, with the products using certified organic...

BSAL Regulars.(spa owners offer new treatments )(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... With economists talking about an impending credit crunch and newspapers predicting doom and gloom, there's no better time to invest in your business and your team. While consumers are tightening their belts, it's essential salon and spa owners...

SOULFOOD.(BSAL Features)
August 8, 2008... Clients are increasingly looking to holistic therapies to escape the pressures of modern-day living. Moira Paulusz finds out more In today's stressful and fast-moving world, clients are looking for ways to escape the pressures of everyday...

SOLVING Thedispute.(BSAL Features)(Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
August 8, 2008... A new ACAS code of practice for managing discipline is to be introduced. David Wright finds out more THE PROBLEM I read your article that stated the minimum three-stage disciplinary procedure, introduced under the 2002 Employment Act...

LandOF CONFUSION.(BSAL Features)(difference between natural product and organic product)
August 8, 2008... Natural or organic products? Callum MacRae explains the misconceptions behind the two terms So your products are natural? Great, I've been looking for a good organic brand for ages." Talking to consumers it's surprising how often I...

Naturalbeauty.(BSAL Features)
August 8, 2008... The use of ethical beauty products is on the rise as consumers demand more eco-conscious skincare. Moira Paulusz reports Being green is important in today's world - with 'green', 'natural', 'pure', and 'organic' the buzzwords of the moment...

journal.(BSAL Regulars)(Ark group,Shula Starkey )
August 8, 2008... Shula Starkey is founder and MD of the four-salon, London-based Ark group. Training in reiki, feng shui and Chinese therapy took her down the path of wellbeing and harmony, and fostered a desire to create a salon that took client service and...

PAY Theprice.(BSAL Features)
August 8, 2008... Implementing payroll software can pay dividends all round. Not only does it save time on the manual process, it can also help manage the business better. Andrea Kirkby reports Many small salons start off doing payroll manually since this...

FeelingTHE HEAT.(Spa Beauty)
August 8, 2008... Heat experiences are an ideal way to boost a spa's bottom line. But how should they be implemented and what should spas charge for the new services? Dalesauna's Gerard McCarthy finds out more With the spa sector growing steadily, fitness...

HEALING WATER.(Spa Beauty)(Buyers guide)
August 8, 2008... Zoe Bulaitis looks at the latest spa Ice therapies HUBBARD ICE SYSTEMS provides spas with access to the invigorating properties of ice - such as stimulating circulation, and the lymphatic and immune systems, as well as relieving...

AUGUST 2008 A Reed Business Publication vol 30 no.8.(BSAL Regulars)(Directory)
August 8, 2008... lena white ltd opi Unit 10 Woodshots Meadow Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8YU Tel: 01923 240010 www.lenawhite.co.uk PUBLISHER/Editor-in-Chief Jayne Lewis-Orr 020 8652 8255 events Executive June Berry...

people ON THE MOVE.(Spa Beauty)(Paul Deacon and Matthew Horder appointed at Aveda Corp.)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... n*Aveda has made two key appointments to its team. Marketing manager Paul Deacon heads an eight-strong team responsible for conducting and supplementing the company's marketing strategy with promotions and activities specific to the UK,...

Raison d'Etre training eyes spa managers.(Spa Beauty)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Raison d'Etre has designed an in-depth, bespoke spa manager training programme aimed at spa managers/directors. It will be held in Stockholm, Sweden. The programme is divided into two parts, each held over four days. The first focuses on...

Tippedfor the top.(BSAL Features)
August 8, 2008... You are never too old to learn - and by keeping on top of your skills you will go a long way to ensure you retain your clients. Sasha Lill reports courses on offer It can be easy to forget the need to improve either core nail skills,...

Green issues in the bag at Dermalogica.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Dermalogica is encouraging customers to go green and refuse plastic bags at The Dermalogica store in Kensington, London. Teaming up with We Are What We Do - a not-for-profit movement created to inspire people to use their everyday actions...

BSAL Features.(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Marie Reynolds, lead international and UK educator at Eve Taylor Aromatherapy Skin & Body Care, chats to delegates at the stand before the Eve Taylor seminar - Do you really understand your clients' needs from their face, feet and body? ...

New andimproved.(Spa Beauty)
August 8, 2008... A re-build after a major fire at Esporta's club in Rising like a phoenix from the flames after a major fire, Esporta Health Clubs' prestigious Riverside Health and Racquets Club in Chiswick, West London, re-opened in May this year,...

Royal recognition.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Sharon Hilditch, co-founder of Crystal Clear International, has been awarded the prestigious Prince Philip Medal by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. The highly-regarded accolade was presented by the Duke to Sharon, who started...

BSAL Regulars.
August 8, 2008... FIRMING BUST OIL Florame has launched Bio Satine Shimmering Bust Oil to help tone and firm the bust and decollete. Claimed suitable for vegetarians and with EcoCert accreditation, it contains a blend of five organic essential oils and five...

SKINe_SFlbSOOTHERS.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Sasha Lill and Annette Hanford take a look at the latest product launches ORGANIC SKINCARE Aromatherapy specialist, Primavera, has created Natural Balance, an organic skincare range formulated with plant and essential oils, along with...

Snippets.(BSAL Regulars)(British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... n SpaRitual has been given BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) approval for its cruelty-free products. n From October, [pounds sterling]1 from the sale of each Mama Mio Boob Tube and Bootcamp for Boobs Kit sold at...

Snippets.(BSAL Regulars)(Amanda Fontanarrosa awarded)(Aqua-G awarded)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... n*CND's UK educator Amanda Fontanarrosa was awarded American ELLE magazine's 2008 Beauty Genius Award. ELLE reaches more than five million readers a month. n*InStyle's annual 140+ Best Beauty Buys included Essie nail lacquers: Pansy and...

Take Time Out at Spa London.(Spa Beauty)
August 8, 2008... Spa London, the UK's first public sector day spa, has been voted one of London's top spas by Time Out magazine, being described as "London's affordable spa, offering luxury on a shoestring". Launched just over a year ago and situated...

Standard BEARERS.(BSAL Regulars)
August 8, 2008... Habia's Mark Phillips explains why setting Standards is a word frequently heard in the beauty industry, particularly in relation to qualifications and training. It is used in numerous debates on everything from the quality of training to...

EU Asia Invest steps up a gear.(Spa Beauty)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... The Thai Spa Association is bringing to reality the two-year EU Asia Invest Programme, which it embarked on with the Spa Association of the Philippines, Association of Malaysian Spas, and Bali Spa & Wellness Association. Firstly, a...

The Turning Point for professionals.(Spa Beauty)(Conference news)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Some 140 spa industry professionals from 27 countries attended The Turning Point's Spa Industry Seminar 2008, held at the five-star Shangri-La hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The programme featured an impressive line-up of international...

Students put skills to test.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
August 8, 2008... Students from across the country put their beauty skills to the test in a national competition hosted by West Cheshire College. For the second consecutive year, the college was chosen to host the national finals for the WorldSkills UK...