Health & Beauty Salon articles from December 2003

Health & Beauty Salon archives from December 2003

Full house.(International Dermal Institute celebrate its 20th anniversary)
December 1, 2003... The International Dermal Institute partied in style to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Moira Paulusz reports The International Dermal Institute (IDI) threw a fabulous party to celebrate its 20th anniversary - and it was certainly a night to...

Beauty ; queens.
December 1, 2003... R Robson played host to more than 200 guests at the 2004 Guinot Crown Salon Awards in Windsor recently. Moira Paulusz reports An overwhelmed Lucy Williams, owner of Visage, in Northwood, Middlesex, heard her salon named Guinot Crown of...

Viewpoint.(Column)
December 1, 2003... Cosmaceuticals are a highly effective method of treating lines and wrinkles, puffy eyes and lip augmentation without going under the knife. David Gower reports Many women and a growing number of men, are seeking aesthetic perfection....

Getting; defensive.
December 1, 2003... A new treatment line from Dibi aims to restore the skin's natural defences while maintaining its balance. Sasha Lill reports 1WHAT IS IT?The Nuovapelle Delicate and Sensitive skincare (and treatment) line from Dibi is "a...

Read all about it.(Natural Highs - Energy. 25 Ways to Increase Your Energy)(The Lazy Girls Guide to Beauty)(Cosmetic Watch: Lifting the Lid off Cosmetic Ingredients)(New Vital Oils: The Ultimate Guide to Radiant Beauty and Health)(The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies)(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Natural Highs - Energy. 25 Ways to Increase Your Energy Tired of being tired? Addicted to coffee, tea or cigarettes? Can't function without a mid-morning chocolate bar? In Natural Highs, Patrick and Hyla provide 25 hot tips on how to give...

It's showtime.(The Dermalogica Congress, 2003.)
December 1, 2003... Moira Paulusz joined 1,700 skincare professionalsin Sydney for the spectacular Dermalogica Congress 2003 It was a show that wouldn't have been out of place at the nearby Sydney Opera House. A huge stage; lights, cameras and action; a...

IN Brief.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... n The Thalgo nutrition team has been awarded the Business Innovation Prize for the development of the company's nutritional supplement, Menoceane, and its active ingredient, Calciomer, by the scientific committee of the Nutrition, Health and...

Induction advice from HABIA [The Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority].(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) has produced a new pack to help ensure educators and employers meet the most rigorous standards for training. The Induction Pack focuses on the important process a learner goes through...

Beaming smiles; for new recruits.(Beam School and Clinici n London's West End )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Beam School and Clinic in London's West End was delighted to see its latest recruits pass the training course in the Bosiger Energy Alignment Method (BEAM) with flying colours. Carol Bosiger and Fiona Slatter, co-founders of BEAM,...

BABTAC [British Association of Beauty Therapy] ends 40-year CIDESCO [Comite International D'esthetique et de Cosmetologie] membership.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... In a surprise move, the British Association of Beauty Therapy (BABTAC) has pulled out as the UK section member of CIDESCO. The decision to withdraw its affiliation with the international beauty organisation came after lengthy discussion...

Weight ; and see.(lose weight with fat busting machines)
December 1, 2003... For clients trying to lose weight, fat-busting machines can provide a welcome boost to their efforts. Moira Paulusz looks at what's on offer Now, more than ever it seems, society is obsessed with keeping slim and trim. Thanks to...

Dublin store is a showstopper.(Salon Services Hair and Beauty World store.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Product demonstrations on a large stage with its own lighting, sound system and seating area Multi-media information and entertainment. A two-storey display area for the latest in salon furniture and equipment. A training and education centre....

Having a wild thyme.(Sterex Electrolysis International Ltd.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Celebrating the launch of its BioSkinJetting wrinkle diminishing treatment, the Skin by Sterex team have been raffling magnums of champagne as its prize at every exhibition the company has attended so far this year. Latest lucky winner is...

THE BIG QUESTION.(Spas.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Spas have been described as "temples of wellness", while Virgin Money says spa-going is "spiritual therapy". So, is "spa" the new religion, and spas, the new churches? Paul Simons, chairman, British Spas Federation "The spa experience is...

Gain through loss.(New beauty products.)
December 1, 2003... 1 Containing herbal anti-oxidants, Body Contouring & Toning Gel from Jurlique helps smooth, tone and firm spongy and dimpled skin. For best results, use in conjunction with dry-body-brushing twice a day. 2 Working to treat the local...

Saks news.
December 1, 2003... n Glasgow is home to the latest salon to join the Saks hair and beauty franchise group, when Sandy Hutchon and Lorna Green opened their new Saks salon at 86 St Vincent Street. Sandy, from Edinburgh, was formerly general manager of a large...

Aveda opensTokyo salon & spa.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... After more than three years of planning, Aveda has realised the first stage in a long-anticipated Asian strategy with the opening of its first Lifestyle Salon and Spa in Japan - in the fashionable Minami Aoyama district of Tokyo. Aveda...

Habia [Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority] news.
December 1, 2003... n Warning over poor induction courses Inspections by the Government's standards body for Further Education, the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI), has highlighted that in many training centres the induction process by which a learner goes...

Body; conscious.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... NOW IS THE TIME FOR BODY MAINTENANCE, AS YOUR CLIENTS STAY UNDER WRAPS FOR THE WINTER. IN PURSUIT OF A TRIMMER, FIRMER FIGURE, WE LOOK AT FAT-BUSTING MACHINES AND SLIMMING PRODUCTS THAT CAN HELP SHED INCHES. AND EXAMINE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT...

Best sellers tell all.(British Beauty Awards Salon Retailer of the Year - Ruth Langley from Pink Orchid)(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Winner of the British Beauty Awards Salon Retailer of the Year - Ruth Langley, Pink Orchid, Doncaster, South Yorkshire "At Pink Orchid we have proved that successful retailing is achieved through a concerted team effort," says owner Ruth...

Top marks for Carlton.
December 1, 2003... It was top marks and smiles all round for tutors at The Carlton Institute of Beauty and Holistic Therapies in Exmouth, Devon, having completed an assessment day to achieve their NVQ units or international qualifications in subjects including...

Gorgeous Georgian.(Oxford's Heavenly Bodies - day spa)(Company Profile)
December 1, 2003... The classical facade of Oxford's Heavenly Bodies hides an up-to-the-minute interior, dedicated to comfort. Moira Paulusz reports Oxford - that ancient seat of learning - now has a splendid new day spa. Lurk outside Heavenly Bodies - which...

Ageing process.(labor market)
December 1, 2003... A new consultation document is aimed at protecting older workers fromdiscrimination.how will this affect your salonbusiness? David Wright explains The problem I have read about the advantages of using an older workforce in a previous...

Take a little longer.(skin care products and usage)
December 1, 2003... the harsh winter weather means skin may need some extra help. Sasha lill looks at two luxurious procedures that take a little longer to carry out, but bring real benefits to your clients As winter takes its toll on skin, two skincare houses...

Everybody comes to North Hollywood.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Everyone in Los Angeles is in a hurry to get rich and famous. Evidence of this is the local variant on the mini-service. The Actor's Audition Facial offered by CC Skincare in North Hollywood (a far cry from red carpet "Hollywood") is a $20,...

Catering for the Orthodox.(Contour Day Spa, a traditional ceremonial bath used by Orthodox Jewish women)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Contour Day Spa, the largest free-standing day spa in the United States (26,000sq ft, but who's counting?) has sabra soul. Israel-born owner Fanit Panofsky has created an unique community resource in the form of a mikvah, a traditional...

Stealing beauty.(retail workers have been victim to workplace crime)
December 1, 2003... Crime may be decreasing according to Home Office figures, but fear of crime has never been higher. Recent surveys show that nearly half of all retail workers have been victim to workplace crime, while the average small business forks out...

British exclusive.(The British International Spa Association is now recognised.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Companies House, home of the government authority that regulates UK business, has recognised the British International Spa Association (BISA) as the official body representing the spa industry in the UK and overseas. By registering its name,...

Karima ; chameleon.(Aveda's Karima make-up)
December 1, 2003... The Karima make-up range from Aveda brings deep warmth to the winter - and high drama to evening looks Aveda's Karima make-up follows the contours of the face - and the alphabet. Rounded at the eyes, curved into the hollows...

SPA PEOPLE.(Appointments at the Four Season Resorts and at Thalgo.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... n John O'Sullivan has been appointed general manager at the Four Seasons Resorts (Jimbaran Bay and Sayan) in Bali, Indonesia. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position. Jemma Upton, 23, is...

Face the day.
December 1, 2003... Transform make-up looks from casual daytime beauty to sultry siren with the stroke of a brush. New Candlelight and Moonlight Escentual face kits from id Bare Escentuals provide perfect eye glimmers, shadows and lip colours for day-to-evening...

Beauty on the ; show circuit.
December 1, 2003... When the foot and mouth epidemic devastated David Rothstein and Richard Rutherford's outdoor events, they launched a health, beauty, and lifestyle roadshow on the agricultural show circuit. With a development grant from the SEEDA Rural...

Christmas ; elegance.
December 1, 2003... Ahava has put together two combinations (face and body) of its most popular products and is marketing them as gift sets for Christmas under the Elegance label. The Body Celebration gift pack includes body lotion (250ml), hand cream, and...

BBC wants beauty to show its brains.
December 1, 2003... You may know all things beauty - from ayurveda to zen - but how does the general knowledge of beauty therapists compare with other professions and the rest of the nation? Anne Robinson and Phillip Schofield are again hosting the BBC's Test...

Sothys joins the scrum.(promotion for its new Homme care line)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... As part of the promotion for its new Homme care line, Sothys is sponsoring its local rugby club, Folkestone RUFC. As well as supplying the players' kits and replica shirts for shop sales, the first team squad received wash bags packed with the...

Go for ; broke.(treated thread veins (telangiectasia))
December 1, 2003... Unsightly thread veins can be treated in several ways. SashA Lill looks at the variousmethods for dealing with the problem Broken veins, dilated capillaries, red or thread veins as they are commonly known - clients who suffer...

Structured ; advice.
December 1, 2003... With a supplement, facemask and velvet serum in the range, PureLogicol is claimed to stimulate natural collagen production in the body, helping the skin's structure. According to the company, the collagen food supplement...

Champneys pedal pushers.(Variety Club of Great Britain)(sponsored marathon bike ride)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Staff and guests from Champneys in Henlow, Bedfordshire, turned out in force to take part in a sponsored marathon bike ride, raising [pounds sterling]15,000 for The Variety Club of Great Britain in the process. The money will go towards buying...

You know it makes scents.(aromatherapy treatment)
December 1, 2003... Aromatherapy has become increasingly popular recently, as people understand the importance of de-stressing mind and body. author francesca gould looks at the treatments essential to your wellbeing In recent years, aromatherapy has become...

Record on wax.
December 1, 2003... Record breaker Sarah Percival

Saving; face.
December 1, 2003... As the demand for surgery increases, so too does the need for a collaboration between skincare therapists and surgeons. Des Fernandes reports on how this partnership ensures that the client is set for the best possible recovery Modern...

Su-do airbrush is first for film.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The prestigious London Film Academy - which already endorses the Su-do system - presented a make-up artistry class during the 5th BFM International Film Festival using Su-do's extensive range of airbrushing products. Senior artist at MAC,...

Personal pampering at the Sheraton Park Tower.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... An in-room spa service has been launched at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, London, allowing guests to be pampered in the privacy of their room. The service, provided by spa treatment company Unlisted, enables guests to...