Health & Beauty Salon articles from February 2003

Health & Beauty Salon archives from February 2003

Diary.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... FEBRUARY 1 Cosmobelleza international beauty show with conference, Fira de Barcelona, Spain. Contact tel +34 93 201 94 88, fax +34 93 201 58 06. 1-3 Cosmetica, Congress Centre, Hanover, Germany. Contact tel +49 7225 916 152,...

Back ; chat.(customer service)
February 1, 2003... Consumers are increasingly aware of the options open to them, and know what they want. Philip Woods offers some advice on how to keep the customer satisfied Customer service is the key to business success. Competition is fierce and the...

Light enough to take away.(hair removal system LightStream)
February 1, 2003... IPL doesn't have to mean bulky equipment -as the compact, portable LightStream proves 1What is it?LightStream, the latest, portable IPL hair removal system. 2What's the promise?Permanent hair reduction using the latest IPL technology...

Manor from heaven.(Cowley Manor spa retreat)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Move over Babington House, there's a new retreat in deepest Gloucestershire for the green-welly set and jaded urbanites. Cowley Manor, in Cowley, is a ravishing, Italianate-style manor set in glorious gardens with woodlands and lakes. It...

On the move.(employee apointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... n Teresa Frake has joined LCN as head office trainer for its permanent make-up concept. She trained with the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics in Dallas, Texas, and has just returned to the UK from Bermuda, where she was based. Her...

In perfect harmony.(conflict in the workplace)
February 1, 2003... Most people try to avoid confrontations at work, yet it is natural for opinions to differ. Andrea Barham explores ways of dealing with conflict in the salon Conflict in the workplace can take two forms: disputes between management and...

Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority update.(Northern Ireland's Key Skills)(vocational education)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The controversial issue of Key Skills was raised again at a meeting between HABIA and the Northern Ireland minister for education, Carmel Hanna, writes Louise White. The aim of the meeting, held in County Antrim, was to discuss the place...

Heads, ; shoulders, knees & toes.(Aveda's Self Renewal Face and Body treatment)
February 1, 2003... The all-encompassing Self Renewal Face and Body treatment from Aveda leaves the client feeling totally refreshed from top to toe A signature treatment from Aveda, the Self Renewal Face and Body Treatment focuses on nurturing the body and...

French top list for anti-ageing.(more skincare products used by French women)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Four times as many women in France have used anti-ageing skincare products in the past 12 months compared with women in Britain, according to new research from Taylor Nelson Sofres. Some 30 per cent of French women aged over 45 use an...

Spare the ; rod.(employee discipline)
February 1, 2003... Employers must be careful when instigating adisciplinary procedure, warns David Wright The problem I have a discipline problem with a member of staff, but, having read about substantial employment tribunal awards, I am worried about...

Blue boy's secret is out.(singer Simon Webbe using Collin's skincare products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The secret of those fresh-faced boy bands' radiant complexions could all be down to the use of Collin's skincare products. According to the French skincare house, Simon Webbe, singer with pop group Blue, has been using its products while on...

Short and to; thepoint.(British Association of Electrolysists' one-day class)
February 1, 2003... The first one-day masterclass by the British Association of Electrolysists provided a welcome forum for members. Moira Paulusz reports The British Association of Electroly-sists (BAE) scored a bullseye with its hugely successful...

What you want to be...(rural day spa Be)
February 1, 2003... be... has transformed itself into a country day spa in a dramatic change of image. Stephanie Eve reports Peaceful surroundings, sumptuous interiors and a new modern image all combine to make be... one of the most desirable day spas in the...

Advice for reservists.(Ministry of Defence site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... With Britain facing a possible war with Iraq, mobilisation of the Reserve Forces will begin. If you have reservists in your workforce, it is vital you are aware of your obligations and rights, in case they are called up. SaBRE has been set...

On a roll.(Roll-CIT)(collagen induction therapy)
February 1, 2003... Roll-CIT uses tiny needles to prepare the skin for the deep penetration of vitamin treatments. Moira Paulusz reports It is a truism that the deeper skincare products penetrate into skin, the more effect they are. However, skin's dry,...

love with ; a mist.
February 1, 2003... A Crystal Cloud bowl, with its combination of mist, water and coloured light can provide a decorative focal point in a spa. Once covered with water, the mister starts to produce a mist which tumbles around the edge of the bowl; add a drop of...

It's a knockout for Janet.(beautician Janet Ginnings makes donation to charity)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2003... Boxing may not be the obvious event for a beauty therapist to be involved with, but after attending the Grant Bovey v Ricky Gervais charity bout, screened by the BBC, Janet Ginnings gave a cheque for pound sterling1,000 to a children's charity....

Out, out damned spot.(oxygen cream for male facials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Research proves that, when they do partake of professional skincare services, men "enjoy" extractions - in the sense that the process gives them concrete "proof" that they are doing something tangible for themselves (that apres-treatment glow...

Rooms with a view.(Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews, Scotland)
February 1, 2003... The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews, Scotland, is a big hit with golfers searching for the ultimate spa experience. Stephanie Eve reports Jawdropping scenery is just one of the attractions at the Old Course Hotel,...

From start to finish.(the Terral House spa, Taunton, Somerset)(Illustration)
February 1, 2003... A move to new premises was crucial to the fortunes of the Genesis Day Spa in Taunton, Somerset, which takes a top-to-toe approach to well-being. Stephanie Eve reports It was all change for spa owner Nicki Hughes when she...

Crest of a ; wave.(electrolysis services, training and products)
February 1, 2003... Gill Morris explains the different methods of electrolysis and how current trends are shaping its future. The practise of removing unwanted hair by electrolysis goes back to the 1870's, when an ophthalmologist used a direct...

WREN MASTERPIECE houses health centre.(health spa opened as part of Sir Christopher Wren's House historic site, Windsor, Berkshire)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2003... Sir Christopher Wren's House, in Windsor, Berkshire, has opened a private health centre. Foundation at Wren's is located on the 16th century site, with direct access to the hotel. The project is said to have cost more than pound sterling1m. ...

UK distributor is Environ winner.(skincare brand Environ names Wholeview its distributor of the year)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... South African vitamin skincare brand Environ has named UK-based Wholeview as its international distributor of the year - beating 21 other countries and achieving the greatest product sales. Wholeview directors Tracy Tamaris and David Alpert...

Facial therapist gets perfect prize.(from Perfector and Arasys)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Beauty therapy student Kay Ramsden of Bourne-mouth and Poole College, Dorset, scooped the Per-fector Award for best electrical facial treatment at the college's recent awards ceremony. The accolade was presented by Perfector and Arasys...

Bare necessities.(Maxi Wax Combination Heater from Carlton)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Waxing remains the most popular method of hair removal, and there are a wealth of products available to make the process cleaner, smoother and as painless aspossible. Annette Hanford reports Carlton's CC2314/CB Maxi Wax Combination Heater...

Feeling; fruity.
February 1, 2003... Mat Skin Emulsion (50ml tube), Clear Skin Mask (50ml tube) and Perfect Skin Serum (30ml pump) are Laboratoire Dr Renaud's new trio of cleansing, freshening and purifying products. Active ingredients include a cocktail of citrus fruit extracts...

The ; stress; factor.
February 1, 2003... Undiagnosed aches and pains, tiredness and depression - the pressures of modern life take their toll on us all. But not all stress is bad, says Liz Tucker, and with the right outlook and a sensible lifestyle, you can use the stress response to...

Beautiful black skin.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The skin of African-Americans, especially African-American men, tends to produce more sebum than people with light skin. This generosity is, of course, a key factor in why black people often age more gracefully than their fair-skinned...

Powerful; pairing.
February 1, 2003... Pevonia has expanded its Power Repair Line with two products. Hydro-soluble Hydrating Cleanser is formulated with oat extract (contains collagen and elastin), and fragranced with jonquil essential oil. Suitable for all skin types, it deep...

R Robson gives therapistsa boost with London seminar.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Guinot distributor R Robson is to host a career development seminar in conjunction with educational specialists Leisure and Learning. The event, which takes place on 23 March at the London Hilton Metropole, includes a demonstration of the...

Sally gets in the pink for charity.(Sally Hair and Beauty Supplies launches breast cancer awareness campaign)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Think pink was the message when Sally Hair & Beauty Supplies released more than 500 pink balloons from its head office in Wokingham, Berkshire, to launch its Breast Cancer awareness campaign. Staff at each of its 135 UK stores will be...

Distributor warns of fake ; self-tanning products.(Beauty Source)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... St Tropez distributor Beauty Source has warned salons to ensure they buy their products from reputable suppliers and distributors after a small number of counterfeit and stolen St Tropez items appeared on the market. Trading Standards...

Snippets.(R Robson to host seminar)(blend electrolysis training)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... R Robson, distributor for Guinot in the UK and Ireland, is to host a career development seminar in conjunction with educational specialists Leisure & Learning. The event - open to NVQ Level 3 students - will take place on 23 March 2003, at...

Optime promote modern training.(at fashion and beauty trade show)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2003... Along with the Learning and Skills Council, HABIA's skills team Optime helped promote Modern Apprenticeships to young people at Clotheshow Live - the UK's largest fashion and beauty consumer show. As well as a hairdressing demonstration...

Reach for the; top.(professional development and standards for beauticians)
February 1, 2003... Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential to keep your standards at their highest. Mark Phillips explains the system The UK has some of the highest standards of beauty therapy in the world. But standards are only part of the...

Silky smooth colours.
February 1, 2003... Nature City, Clarins's new spring make-up collection, encompasses all the colourful and wearable shades of the countryside. The range is enriched with skin-softening and hydrating properties and comprises Palettes (one for the face and the...

Destination:Comfort Zone.(Monticelli Spa opens near Parma, Italy)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2003... Italian spa house Comfort Zone has opened its first destination spa, seven miles from the medieval city of Parma, famed for its castles and cuisine. The flagship Monticelli Spa is aimed at a sophisticated, international clientele, and...

Editor's letter.(trade show management decisions)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... The professional beauty industry is constantly evolving and it is important that we all change with it. Recognising strengths and weaknesses is key to the success of any business and moving forward with a strategy that is good for the industry...