Health & Beauty Salon articles from January 2003

Health & Beauty Salon archives from January 2003

Go wild in the country.
January 1, 2003... Experiencing the sights of South Africa wasthe reward given to key account holders for Gatineau, Ionithermie, Phytomer and Mary Cohr. Moira Paulusz reports "An experience of a lifetime" was just one of the comments made by key account...

Eire of graduate sophistication.
January 1, 2003... Donning their finest, the students of The Fernanda Scappaticci International College of Beauty Therapy & Complementary Therapies in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, celebrated their graduation in style. Held at the elegant Westcourt Hotel in...

Tanning teasers.
January 1, 2003... The Sunbed Association (TSA) receives many calls from its member-operators about a range of issues. Here is a selection of the most frequently asked questions, together with the association's response. Q What is the difference between UVA...

Make-up course to try before you buy.
January 1, 2003... A one-day sample course at the British School of Demographic Art is being offered to salons interested in introducing semi-permanent make-up. The initiative of Finishing Touches, it gives salons the opportunity to research the treatments...

You're never too young.
January 1, 2003... Georgina Akers, of the Bee Pampered Beauty Studio, believes in catching them young. She held a nail art and beauty workshop at the Rodbourne Cheney primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, with the aim of giving pupils an insight into a career in...

BABTAC reaches out in consumer drive.
January 1, 2003... The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology's (BABTAC) Beauty Awareness Week will run from 31 March to 6 April. The promotion, open to both members and non-members, is designed to raise the profile of the professional beauty...

EQUIPMENT.
January 1, 2003... The gentle heat of Jessica Cosmetics's electric mittens help to open pores so nutrients in the oils and creams used during the manicure (or pedicure) can penetrate deeper into the skin, the company says. Thermostat-ically controlled, they are...

Some like ; it 'haute'.(Melatogenine Youthful Radiance Facial from Gatineau)
January 1, 2003... Gatineau likes to think its 'haute'-and-cold anti-ageing treatment reaches the parts other facials cannot reach - not just with high-tech ingredients but also with precision, thanks to a combination of three-part zoning, accurate delivery...

Come into the garden.
January 1, 2003... Situated on the fifth floor of Harrods department store, the Nail Garden soars above the ordinary. Moira Paulusz takes a look beside her from which she works. The modern leather chairs for clients are by famed furniture designer Charles...

TREATMENTS.
January 1, 2003... duction and encourage stronger, healthier nails - or Brittle Nail Treatment, to prevent nail damage and stimulate keratin production. Part of Germaine de Capuccini, Perfect Forms' 45-minute thermal hand and foot treatment has a dual-thermal...

Party in Liverpool.
January 1, 2003... To celebrate their two-year working association, Cosmetique Clinics and Herbert of Liverpool hosted a party to celebrate their success. David Connell, managing director of Cosmetique Clinics is pictured, left, with Herbert Howe.

Bio update from Pauline.
January 1, 2003... Pauline Niehaus, South Africa-based head of training for Bio Sculpture Gel, visited the UK recently to update the company's educators on new techniques and recently launched products. The company has also launched a training video showing...

top End.
January 1, 2003... Crouch End's Saffron Rooms benefits from a ready-made client base - it is situated in a health club. Moira Paulusz reports T he Saffron Rooms in Crouch End, north London, is part of the Holmes Place health club complex - as are the group's...

Starck detail.
January 1, 2003... On a scale of what's cool, spas don't score any higher than the Agua Bathhouse in London's Sanderson hotel. Described as "an urban sanctuary that offers a refuge from the hurried storm of modern life", the Agua Bathhouse brings together...

Around the exhibition.
January 1, 2003... launching the product at the conference two years ago. The company's software is geared towards driving sales and profits through sophisticated, yet simple-to-use marketing tools. It also offers online training. Gift packaging is really...

Champagne ; style.
January 1, 2003... Cele's spa-based manicure products and treatments ensure sparkling results. 1WHAT IS IT? The name is sparkling and unusual - and it is matched by the products. Cele, distributed in the UK by Grafton International, is a...

Products.
January 1, 2003... being of all nails, the company says. It features Top Priority Glazing Ultraseal, Brilliance High Gloss In a Flash; Phenomen Oil Intensive Moisturizer, Quick Dry 60-second Drying, Fiber Fix Adhesive for Fiber Paper, and Nourish Therapeutic...

First for TSA.
January 1, 2003... The Sunbed Association held it's firsT industry convention in Manchester. Moira Paulusz reports More than 200 delegates attended The Sunbed Association's (TSA) inaugural one-day industry convention, at the Midland Crowne Plaza Hotel in...

Right here, right now.
January 1, 2003... Home to the sparkling pavilion, fashionable eateries and delights of the seafront, Salon Brighton is one of beauty's must-attend events of 2003, with all thelatest launches and products on show. sasha Lill and moira paulusz report Whatever...

Stylish ; precision.
January 1, 2003... The Hairdressing and Beauty Equipment Centre is marketing four very stylish precision scales, which show weight in kilos, stones and pounds. The models are: Zen (granite surface, with four-pad sensor weigh balance); Gamma (chrome and glass);...

Ergoline encourages recycling.
January 1, 2003... Ergoline UK has joined forces with Mercury Recycling for the disposal of used sunbed tubes and lamps that have been replaced by Ergoline's team of engineers. "As a company we strive to encourage and initiate positive progress within the...

Make-up that cares.
January 1, 2003... Carrying the same name as Sothys upmarket care line, Oxyliance foundations contain a cocktail of ingredients (including cytochrome marin, exsy ARL and vitamin C, as well as SPF 8) to protect the face against external aggressions and pollution...

world of wonder.
January 1, 2003... The 12th annual ISPA US conference was held amid the wonders of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Maggie Gunning reports Where better to hold the 12th ISPA US conference than Disneyland? Disney's Magic Kingdom could be compared to a spa in...

Eastern promise.
January 1, 2003... Cult Japanese skincare house Shu Uemura has come to town with "the ultimate talon salon" in Harvey Nichols, the upmarket department store in London's Knightsbridge. The company's nail bar, on the store's ground floor, boasts three...

Men get smooth for charity.
January 1, 2003... Brave lads Ross Manning and Richard Taylor rolled up their trousers for a good cause, volunteering to have their legs waxed in aid of Breast Cancer Research. The hospitality students from West Suffolk College were waxed by the college's...

Step-by-step stones.
January 1, 2003... As well as promoting its one-day Th.Stone training course - which involves massaging with hot and cold basalt stones and blended essential oils - Ellisons has put together a number of product packages, each containing the required number of...

Mavalia dazzles Harrods.
January 1, 2003... Promoting its professional image to the consumer, Mavalia is now available in London's Harrods department store. The skincare range is synonymous with Mavala hand and nailcare, and an impressive shopfit has been completed to complement the...

Intense &; individual.
January 1, 2003... Individually foil-wrapped, pre-prepared and ready to use, Sharys Intensive Multiactive Hydrogel Face Mask combines plant extracts, minerals, vitamins and ancient oriental remedies, to hydrate, tone, brighten and smooth skin. Pre-cut to fit the...

Bellitas training day gives staff inspiration.
January 1, 2003... Motivation and marketing techniques was the focus of a recent staff training day, run by Gill Morris, for the sales and customer service team at Bellitas. "We have a strong commitment to continuing education, whether it be for beauty...

Total treatments from Tennails.
January 1, 2003... Tennails UK has linked up with Kathleen Kay cosmetics in an exclusive partnership that aims to supply beauty salons and nail bars "with a complete solution to all their clients' needs", says the company. SB Beauty Marketing is to...

bali BOMB attack aFFECTS spa INDUSTRY.
January 1, 2003... The aftermath of the Bali bombing has had a knock-on effect at spas in the region, with business reported as being very quiet. Chris Norton, regional vice-president of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts at Jimbaran Bay and Sayan, said:...

Sweets celebrate success in Dubai.
January 1, 2003... Creative Nail Design's Dubai distributor, was one of the busiest at the show. While Samantha Sweet and Jimmy's team chatted to potential customers, Samuel Sweet created his signature nail enhancements, drawing the crowds. Samuel was also...

Complete system.
January 1, 2003... Check out Salon System's comprehensive professional and retail nail treatment range, claimed to provide "everything a client needs to create and maintain professionally manicured nails at home". It includes base and topcoats, strengtheners,...

Beautelle couches get freelance graduates started.
January 1, 2003... Midlands based Beautelle is joining forces with health and fitness trainers Premier Training Inter-national. The Beautelle Osborne Cable Table has been included as part of Premier's Network Start-up Sports Therapist Pack, which is offered to...

Colour me healthy.
January 1, 2003... Everybody likes a healthy glow - but not everyone has time to sit in the sun. here we look at some of the best alternatives togetting that golden glow. Sasha lill reports Whatever the pundits may say about a pale skin being the height of...

Elemis winsday-spa award.
January 1, 2003... The Elemis day-spa in London was voted Europe's leading day-spa at the World Travel Awards 2002. The company's managing director, Sean Harrington, received the coveted award at a gala ceremony held on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. He...

A knockout day for all.
January 1, 2003... It was a day of fun and frolics at the annual company conference for Lifestyle Hair & Beauty in Hull. Focusing on the theme of achievement, the day also included an awards ceremony, which recognised individuals and salons for their...

Cool response to reform plans.
January 1, 2003... Government plans to reform business support have been given a lukewarm response by The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA). The plans, announced by trade minister Patricia Hewitt, to better target and direct resour-ces,...

It's only; natural.
January 1, 2003... Sasha Lill looks at some of the products and treatments on offer for tip-top naked nails "Hands say a lot about a person," says Lena White, managing director of Lena White UK, distributor for OPI. "Healthy looking hands, nails and...

Far East first for Finders joint venture.
January 1, 2003... In a joint venture with the Singapore-based Aspara chain of spas, Finders International is set to open its first spa concept shop in the Far East in early spring. On offer will be the company's Hydrofloat system and its Dead Sea mineral-based...

RWR to offer training seminars.
January 1, 2003... LCN has authorised RWR Associates of Tooting, south London, to offer the company's training seminars. RWR Associates is the brainchild of Ronnie and Veronica Rechere. Veronica, backed by an experienced team of trainers, will be holding...

Editor's letter.
January 1, 2003... It is this early in the year that the targets and budgets set for 2003 are now reality and you either know whether you are going to hit them, or not. Re-forecasting cashflow is essential to the smooth running of any business, and if...