Health & Beauty Salon articles from February 2004

Health & Beauty Salon archives from February 2004

Essential six-pack.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Anti-ageing specialist HB Health has launched the Skin Renewal Starter Kit - a set of six essential products presented in a clear, zipped travel pouch, used as part of an anti-ageing skincare regime. The line comprises: soap-free Chamomile...

Licence to thrill.
February 1, 2004... The Bond girls have always been a byword for glamour and high style, and were the inspiration for the Student Make-up Competition at Salon 2003. Annette Hanford reports Whether it's Sean Connery, Roger Moore, or Pierce Brosnan - everyone...

Global solutions.
February 1, 2004... Sothys expanded Secrets range now takes in anti-ageing products for face, lips and body. Sasha Lill reports 1 WHAT IS IT?Following on from the success of its Secrets De Sothys Cream (a luxurious anti-ageing day/night cream), French skincare...

Editor's letter.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... I'm sure you began 2004 with a raft of resolutions to help boost your business and increase profits. Given that we are already into the second month of the year, how many have you managed to put into effect? While it may sound obvious,...

Denny's Diary.(manicures)
February 1, 2004... With Valentine's Day almost upon us, I have had a lot of requests from clients to reflect this in their nails. For those who would like to have a bit of fun without going overboard, I would recommend a French manicure with a Valentine twist....

One for; the lads.(The Spa at Gleneagles)
February 1, 2004... Richard Napier went to Gleneagles for the golf - but after initial anxiety, this spa virgin found himself seduced by The Spa at the five-star hotel Synonymous with golfing legends and steeped in sports history, Gleneagles, in Auchterarder,...

Colour yourself happy.(use of color at Maximus Soho)(wet room at Giuliano Day Spa)
February 1, 2004... There's no doubt that color affects our moods. Of course, not everyone can bear four walls of shocking Schiaparelli pink... but more skincare environments are using colored lights to enhance the client experience. Maximus Soho in New York City...

Do it yourself.(self tanning products)
February 1, 2004... Decleor (201): The range comprises three dermatologically tested, self-tanning preparations all containing mahakanni. Used in China and India to colour and darken hair, this organic ingredient is combined with DHA complex for natural-looking...

Parent company takes Decleor and Carita UK.(Decleor SAS acquisition)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Decleor SAS - the brand's French parent company - has acquired Decleor UK and Carita UK from David Lieber as part of a global development strategy by the Shisheido group of companies. David Lieber, who brought Decleor to the UK in 1974 and...

Now and zen.(ZenSpa pedicure system )
February 1, 2004... Jessica's comprehensive ZenSpa pedicure system combines Eastern healing philosophy using aromatherapy and natural botanicals with the advanced Western technology of enzyme therapy. The entire line features papain - a proteolytic enzyme...

HQ gives students spa knowledge.(Tamworthand Lichfield College headquarters )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... A new spa, steam room and sauna forms a key part of the hair and beauty salon facilities at the new headquarters building of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Occupying prominent positions on the ground and lower- ground floors, the new spa will...

THE WAY TO SPRAY.(Tanning treatments.)
February 1, 2004... For salons that prefer to offer a manual tanning treatment, spray-gun airbrush systems are a good option. Precision application means the therapist can "contour" face and body, as well as cover any "white bits" left by natural tanning. ...

THE BIG QUESTION.(University of Derby spa degree)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Spa training has been much in the news recently. So, we asked three students who are at different levels on a spa degree course at the University of Derby, what they hoped to gain/are gaining/have gained from their course. VERNA HENRY,...

Speedy does it.(Sunquest, MagicTan UV-free tanning stalls)
February 1, 2004... For instant gratification, an alternative and effective way of achieving that healthy, sun-kissed glow is "speed-tanning" - a no-risk, no-rays way of achieving colour - which can be carried out year-round. Here we take a look at the latest...

East meets West End at Ashram.(new service at WebsterWhiteman salon)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Ashram, the beauty suite at London's stylish new hair and beauty salon WebsterWhiteman (off of Regent Street in the heart of the West End), combines the latest western beauty treatments with traditional Far Eastern methods to create an holistic...

Belle Naturelle joins jetting set.(Sterex Bioskinjetting treatment introduced)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Belle Naturelle Health & Body Salon in Sunniside, Gateshead, is the latest salon to take on Sterex's Bioskinjetting wrinkle diminishing treatment. Owner and beauty therapist Karen Hewson is so confident the treatment will be popular with...

'Beautilicious' offer in Bath.(Norton Radstock College students offer pamper day)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... A group of 10, NVQ Level 2 beauty therapy students at Norton Radstock College, near Bath, have invented a new word - "beautilicious" - to describe a day-long pampering treat they are planning for their female clients in the college's training...

Detailed report to address peeling paint problem at Bath Spa.(Thermae Bath Spa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... As Health & Beauty Salon went to press, there seemed to be an end to the troubles facing the [pounds sterling]26m Thermae Bath Spa as project leaders pore over a report which could help solve the problem of peeling paint, according to the Bath...

Round-Up.
February 1, 2004... Susan Molyneux's new workwear comprises a fashionable Thai Tunic with silver-coloured metal buttons - available in either black with lilac embroidery (Susan Molyneux logo) or white with grey embroidery (Susan Molyneux logo) and drawstring...

Fruits of the Forest.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Forest-based holiday park business Center Parcs UK has been sold and began trading on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in mid-December. Center Parcs UK was bought by Arbor, a new company set up to make the deal. It paid [pounds...

In praise of Alexander the great.(The Alexander Technique.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Luminaries including Paul Newman, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt, James Earl Jones, Kevin Kline, Paul McCartney, Lynn Redgrave, Maggie Smith, Sting and Robin Williams, along with all manner of professional athletes and professional wanna-bes, are...

Deeply rewarding.(Skin creams.)
February 1, 2004... The La Therapie HydraLift Facial uses gentle electrical current to cleanse and deeply condition the skin This advanced anti-ageing treatment is designed to offer fast and dramatic results in the fight against time. From LaTherapie, the...

HABIA [Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority] urges rethink on initial assessment.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... HABIA has urged educators to look again at their initial assessment procedures after a report by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) highlighted it as one of the weakest areas in college and work-based learning. Initial assessment is a...

It pays to accessorise.(Radical Products, Smart Buy products, Ergoline Plus products.)
February 1, 2004... There are a wide range of products which you can recommend to sunbed tanners - from anti-ageing and hydrating lotions which actively "kick start" melanin production for a quicker, deeper tan, to safety goggles and aftercare lines that not only...

Double delightfor graduates.
February 1, 2004... The Ray Cochrane Beauty School continued to maintain its excellent educational record over 2003 when it graduated its students through CIBTAC and CIDESCO international examinations. Pictured with their national and international examiner are...

Go with the glow.
February 1, 2004... Annette hanford looks at tanning products Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the sun, Phytomer (180) launches sun-prep products with added benefits. Depending on which product you choose, you can now slim while you swim,...

Jan goes for her Saks second.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bromley is home to the latest salon to join the Saks hair and beauty franchise group. Jan Coveney, who already owns a successful Saks salon in Kidbrooke, south east London, has opened the doors to her second salon at 54 High Street. Her...

Keep it ; covered.
February 1, 2004... Clockwise from top, Ella Bache (188): White tea is one of the main ingredients in the new Essential Solaire trio. Rich in polyphenols (more than green tea) and anti-oxidising properties, it helps prevent photo-ageing. Organic micro-pigment...

Mind the Monomer Alternative.
February 1, 2004... "If you are not careful, it will burn your lungs, your eyes, trigger depression or even cause death," explained presenter Nicky Campbell to the millions of viewers of the BBC's Watchdog at the end of last year. No, not a weapon of mass...

The teacher's Sweet.(Samuel Sweet.)
February 1, 2004... Samuel Sweet is a self-styled nail geek who is committed to sharing his knowledge with technicians by making learning fun. Annette Hanford reports For most people,*****being called a geek on*****a regular basis would be*****taken as a bit...

Delighted dash for Flash.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Beauty Rooms in St Albans, Hertfordshire, was delighted by the response to the Caci GP Flash Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) System at a promotional event held at nearby Brocket Hall. The event was a great success with more than 50 clients...

The cost of contracts.
February 1, 2004... A more explicit contract could have saved money for one reader who faced an unfair dismissal tribunal. David Wright reports THE PROBLEM This actually happened to a Health & Beauty Salon reader last year. I had a call from an anxious...

The right way to recruitment.
February 1, 2004... Glasgow-based Rainbow Room International Beauty & Spa has won awards for its work, client care and staff training. In the first of a new series, joint owner Linda Stewart explains how it recruits top-notch staff Recruiting the right...

Hollywood in your handbag.(new product)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... New from Orly - and available for a limited time only -is the Handbag gift set containing two shades to create a Hollywood starlet look. Inspired by the timeless beauty of the film stars from the 1930s and 40s, it features Ava (deep rose) for...

Competitive edge.
February 1, 2004... Competitions are a great way to keep a young workforce motivated and up-to-date with their skills, says Mark Phillips Encouraging young people to raise their skills levels has always been a challenge facing those in industry and work-based...

Getting even.
February 1, 2004... Patrick Bowler looks at some of thefactors that can cause hyperpigmentation and the opposite, but equally distressing condition, hypopigmentation Treatment options for hyperpigmentation available to the therapist are almost...

Group mentality.
February 1, 2004... In an age when competition is fierce and high street names dominate - whatever the industry - a franchise can be an attractive option. It is essential, however, to do your research. Laura Halford-MacLeod explains You want to open your own...

Aculight to be independent from Lumenis.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... IPL hair-removal specialist Aculight has announced independent status from its manufacturing partner, Lumenis. Although Lumenis will continue to supply the company with ancillary items and technical support, the move will provide Aculight...

Jackie joins Fake Bake.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Jackie Howard has joined self-tanning company Fake Bake as national sales and training manager. In her new role, Jackie will be running regional workshops, offering on-site training as well as sales and promotional advice. She said Fake...

Get on coursefor Kiradjee.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... For the first time in London, Kiradjee master John Odel shares his knowledge of the Aboriginal massage technique with a series of courses starting this month. The specialised course centres around teaching therapists to put clients into an...

It's a Family Affair for Beauty Express.(Beauty Express set up the salon for Channel Five's Family Affairs show.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Yasmin Matthews (actressEbony Thomas) in the salon Beauty Express has helped kit-out the salon in Channel Five's Family Affairs. The design team at production company Talkback Thames, headed by Nick Barnett, met with the equipment...

Antony takes it Ez.(Ez Flow UK )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Ez Flow UK artistic team member and international master artist Antony Buckley flew to Holland for the company's annual Euro-pean master artistic educator assessment to join the education team. Assisting Ez Flow director of education Gari...

The future is among the elders.(Ritz-Carlton Spa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... We're tired of crystals - bring on the tribal elders. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia, is built on land that is the indigenous ancestral home of the Creek people of the great Muskogee nation. When the spa...

Whiff o' the pits.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Really want to relax your female clients? Forget the gurgling fountains, the sweetly pinging windchimes and coma-inducing CDs. Instead, give them a hearty sniff of a robust, unwashed male armpit! A non-profit research group in Philadelphia,...

Middle Eastern promise.(Spa Resources International.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Spa Resources International (SRI), one of the Middle East's leading spa consultancies, participated in the World Travel Market, held at ExCeL, in London's Docklands. Representing SRI on the stand were director, Daniella Russell, and marketing...

Looks good.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... the Looks show in Rimini, Italy, combined hair and beauty to attract more than 17,000 visitors.Jayne Lewis-Orr reports Live make-up demonstrations were the focal point of the Make-up Arena, with Italian experts giving their trend...

OPI says thanks a million.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Lena White, managing director of Lena White Ltd, and daughter Lisa Bennett, director of operations, were congratulated by OPI for their top sales skills at the company's conference in Las Vegas. Picking up the OPI award for highest overall...

Is it time to pan pizza?(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... For a good 10 years now, the word on the street has been that eating chocolate and pizza has no effect on the skin - and most dermatologists will still tell you this. However, research conducted on people in Paraguay and New Guinea, whose...

Gatineau unveils 2004 line-up.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... "It's going to be an exciting year for French skincare brand Gatineau," says UK managing director Andrew Bagley. Andrew has recently returned from a two-day international marketing meeting at the company's Paris headquarters, where the new...

Suite sensation.(Elemis day spa in London.)
February 1, 2004... The Elemis day-spa in London provides a sensory space, allowing visitors to get away from the pressures of everyday life. Moira Paulusz reports Tucked away and just a stone's throw from the buzz of London's swanky Bond Street lies...

Angela goes Mad for heated eyelash curlers.(book review)(Book Review)
February 1, 2004... Apparently, TV presenter, Angela Rippon, loves Mad's heated eyelash curlers so much that she dedicated a whole page to them in her new book, Fabulous at 50 and Beyond - The Complete Guide to Looking and Feeling Your Best. Angela says the...

Designer awards top performers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Designer Nails held its annual distributor conference at its UK base in Leeds over two days, where international account manager Doug Smith explained the company's plans for 2004. Awards were presented by senior management to the...

The time is ; now.(skin care products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Elemis urges clients to spread a little love with its Time for Love collection. Presented in a purple, raw silk box decorated with a red silk heart, the products are: Nourishing Milk Bath (60ml) to moisturise and soothe skin; Exotic Island...

Across the great ; divide.(News that the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has broken its 40-year bond with the Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO) wasn't unexpected.)
February 1, 2004... News that the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has broken its 40-year bond with the Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO) wasn't unexpected. The signs had been there for some time, says...

Cult series looks for new swappers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... You may not want to swap your career, but have you ever secretly wanted to swap your husband? Channel 4's hit series is back and is looking to lift the lid on family life and see how couples divide up parenting, shopping, housework, their...

On a knead to know basis.(Alquimia UK )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Alquimia UK - which distributes the Spanish skincare line of products and treatments of the same name over here - took a group of therapists from the Alquimia Spa in York, and its sister spa, Breathing Space, in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, to...

Custom make-up.(Averine Paris)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now available in the UK, Averine Skincare Cosmetics is a non-comedogenic, alcohol, mineral oil and fragrance-free makeup range from Averine Paris. Formulated by Malaysian Dermalogica distributor Melissa Chen, the line, which includes make-up...

Ain't no; sunshine.
February 1, 2004... Whether using UV light or topical products, these ways to get agolden colour without the sun are bound to be a big hit with your clients. Sasha Lill looks at what's available TANNING UNITS You don't need sunshine to get a good tan -...

Sensitive solution.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The GLA line from Gerard's helps combat stressed and sensitive skin conditions without irritation, the company says. This natural product line includes cleansing milk, peel, and toner (an alcohol-free solution with extracts of cucumber and...

Geoff counts the Costa as new series charts launch of Salon Services Spain.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Costa Living - the ITV series about people who have left the UK to move to Spain's Costa del Sol - featured the first Salon Services supplies franchise to be established in Spain. For four months, a Yorkshire TV film crew followed Geoff...

Sally celebrates 150th store opening.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... In conjunction with the opening of its 150th UK store in Thamesmead near Woolwich, in London, Sally Hair & Beauty held a grand prize draw. The cash-and-carry company received more than 22,00 entries for 200 prizes, which included a new...

Reflex action.
February 1, 2004... Reflexology is an holistic therapy based on the corresponding relationship between different stimulation points of the body. vicki pitman reports Reflexology is a form of natural, holistic therapy based on the discovery that there are...

Lecturers learn about a favourite.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... College lecturers got the chance to learn all about a familiar piece of equipment and a salon staple - the G5R massage machine, which has undergone a recent upgrade. Janice Brown, training director for the House of Famuir (UKdistributor of...

Bio Sculpture celebrates five years.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bio Sculpture celebrated its fifth anniversary at the end of December. Bio Sculpture Gel was introduced into the UK market by Rene Lipsitz and her group of distributors, of which four out of six are founder members. She said hard work...