Health & Beauty Salon articles from July 2001

Health & Beauty Salon archives from July 2001

Diary.
July 1, 2001... JULY 17-20 Pharmapak China 2001, Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre, Shanghai. Contact Hong Kong Exhibition Services, tel +852 280 41500, fax +852 252 83103, email: exhibit@hkesmontnet.com.hk 18-21 Beauty &...

Deeper and deeper.(Guinot's Hydradermie )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... You may already know Guinot's Hydradermie under its old name. But its deep-seated benefits remain unchanged. Moira Paulusz reports 1 WHAT IS IT?It's Guinot's Hydradermie, which the French skincare house describes as the most advanced facial...

An inspector calls.(managing a tax audit)
July 1, 2001... All businesses, large and small, are vulnerable to the knock at the door of the tax inspector. Wilf Altman explains some of the pitfalls to look out for BYLINE: Business Beware! The tax inspector is on the prowl and more businesses now...

Out to dry.(treating dry skin)
July 1, 2001... Many factors can contribute to dry skin. Dr Des Fernandes takes a look at the best ways to provide much-needed moisture As a skincare therapist you need to make your client's skin as radiant as possible. Healthy skin is well hydrated. Yet,...

Body talk.(Gernetic Laboratories' products)
July 1, 2001... Conference report GernEtic's conference highlighted how nutrition through the skin can make up for those with less than perfect lifestyles, while promoting its range of products, old and new. Moira Paulusz reports Doing his bit for...

Long-lasting lips.(Lipink Semi Permanent Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Kiss with confidence with Lipink Semi Permanent Cosmetics. The waterproof, kiss- and smudge-proof range has the staying power to last for a minimum of seven hours, says the company. Natural ingredients include botanicals such as arnica...

Mini-makeovers take off at Gatwick Airport.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... To celebrate the redevelopment of the South Terminal airside departure lounge at Gatwick Airport, guests were able to experience their own mini makeovers during the launch event. Representing some of the many beauty products available...

Belle Sante introduces new equipment.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... After ending an agreement to distribute the Italian-manufactured Depilase laser hair removal system in the UK, Belle Sante is now offering clients direct access to three new pieces of equipment. Belle Sante's new portfolio comprises:...

Robert Shaw dies aged 66.(co-founder of the Christine Shaw Beauty School)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
July 1, 2001... It is with sadness we report the death of Richard Shaw, aged 66. Shaw was the co-founder of the Christine Shaw Beauty School, which he opened with his wife Christine in London's Old Bond Street in the 1960s. It pioneered training in...

Webwatch.(health and beauty)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... n Totally UK, distributors of the Universal Contour Wrap has set up a website to promote the sea-clay figure-firming treatment. Consumers can find their nearest salon offering the treatment at www.universalcontourwrap.co.uk as well as...

Decorator's mates.(fingernail art)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Nail art is now a way of life for many clients, and is one element of the industry with never-ending possibilities and new ideas. Inspiration can come from anywhere - magazine clippings, fabric swatches and greeting cards are just a few...

Birmingham lectures.(skin care equipment Enlighten and beauty shop image)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... As we age, said Dr Whitehead, the layers of skin become thinner; the dermis has fewer fibroblasts and less elastin and collagen: there are fewer and less flexible cross-linkages; and the percentage of soluble collagen decreases. The result is...

One-stop Health Clinic opens in cash-rich Reading.(Reading town center, Berkshire)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... A new one-stop clinic has opened in Reading town centre, Berkshire. The Health Clinic offers a range of medical services and alternative therapies under one roof, including GP services, health screening, chiropody, physiotherapy, aromatherapy,...

Glittering prizes.(Leighton Denny's nail art)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... With Leighton Denny's versatile encapsulation technique, the stars can come out at night, but stay hidden under polish during the day Nail art is fast becoming a form of self-expression. With the introduction of brilliant new colours,...

Glamorous alternative.
July 1, 2001... The winners of this year's Alternative Nail Awards took design to the edge. Moira Paulusz reports The snazzy invitation - a bright-pink, Perspex square engraved with relevant details - gave a hint of what was to come: a seriously stylish...

Getting even.(GM Collin's WhitEvidence skincare products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... There is a solution to unwanted pigmentation. G M Collin's WhitEvidence promises to even out skin tone for a cleaner complexion. Annette Hanford reports Pigmentation problems can be caused by a number of factors, such as increased sun...

A night of stars.
July 1, 2001... British Beauty Awards The final stages of the British Beauty Awards are upon us. In no time at all, the judges will assemble to go through each entry in turn. But what happens during the judging process? We explain a little of how it all...

High seasons.
July 1, 2001... Taking their inspiration from the four seasons, young make-up artists showed off their skills at the Student of the Year competition at Health & Beauty Birmingham. Moira Paulusz reports Nicola Grimmer burst into tears of happiness when she...

Cosmoprof: Exhibiting Italian-style.(exhibition of beauty equipment and products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Cosmoprof is the largest international exhibition of professional hair and beauty equipment and products. You could practically fill the Mediterranean with the vast range of skincare products on display and be lost for days in the endless halls...

Wild things.(body painting)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Body painting competition Contestants at Beauty Birmingham's British Theatrical body painting competition threw their imaginations into the theme 'Out of Africa' with truly wild effects. Sasha Lill reports Enthusiasm and talent were...

Words from the wise.(salon management tips from Gill Morris)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The free seminar programme offered advice on a wide range of subjects. Moira Paulusz and Annette Hanford, heard expert opinions on four with the rest to follow next month Further education helps update knowledge; tells you what's...

You scratch our backsa.(SuperNail awarded)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... During a trip to London, Back-scratchers Salon Systems president Michael Megna, presented UK distributors SuperNail with an award for being its largest international distributor for sales last year. Seen here with Michael (second right) are...

Winning order.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... OPI UK distributor Lena White awarded Zarns Nail & Beauty Studio of Southport, Merseyside, four Sheer Romance coffrets, containing a selection of OPI's new Italian collection for spring and summer 2001, for placing the 50,000th computerised...

Where to go for recruits.
July 1, 2001... With experience in both the nail and recruitment industries, Maxine Blanchard decided to combine her two interests and establish Nail Appointments recruitment agency. Maxine says she wanted to provide clients with experienced,...

Coming trends.
July 1, 2001... Fashion Trends is the summer make-up collection from RVB. Designed by international make-up artist Romauldo Priore, colours are iridescent whites and ivory for both eyes and lips, and semi-transparent orange and brown/bronze hues. For added...

Crystal; form.(microdermabrasion skin care)
July 1, 2001... Microdermabrasion uses a stream of crystals to improve the complexion with instant results. Sasha lill discovers how Microdermabrasion is a mechanical, non-invasive, skin-refining process which improves or corrects skin abnormalities that...

Beauty giants join forces.(Finders, Mavala, and Tisserand)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... In a bid to ensure first-class service and support to their clients, Finders, Mavala and Tisserand have merged their sales teams together. The idea came from chance remarks and the discovery that all three companies have historically found...

Village people.(Pangkor Laut resort adds spa village)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The newest addition to Malaysia's exclusive Pangkor Laut resort is a spa village, scheduled to open in early 2002. The complex encompasses eight treatment rooms or "healing huts", including ayurvedic and Malay, a "wrap house", and a Chinese...

Face accompli.
July 1, 2001... As one of the most popular salon treatments, facials have long since transcended the cleanse, tone and moisturise regime. In our facial special we strip away the mysteries of skincare, including a four-page special on exfoliation, focusing on...

On the move.
July 1, 2001... The Celeste day spa has opened in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, having outgrown its previous site. Beauty therapist Louise Nolan is the owner. The spa boasts a relaxation area, two wet rooms with hydrotherapy baths, three treatment rooms...

Saks strips the boundaries of hair removal.(Saks Hair and Beauty)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Franchise group Saks Hair & Beauty has introduced two new methods of hair removal to its range of treatments after researching laser and intense-pulse-light methods. Claimed to be both quick and painless, the Aculight IPL system uses a...

compact conditioner.
July 1, 2001... Dermalogica has gone spa-crazy and released trial sizes of Conditioning Body Wash and Body Hydrating Cream in time for the summer holidays. The products contain extracts of lavender, camomile, sandalwood and rosemary to protect, soothe and...

Nivea television campaign to target irritated males.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Nivea targets couch potatoes with its skincare campaign For the first time since its introduction in the UK three years ago, Nivea for Men is advertising its skincare line on TV. Senior product manager Samantha Wright explained that the...

Get the Point.(Champneys opens CityPoint health club)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... International health and fitness group Champneys is making a splash in the City with the launch of The Spa at CityPoint. It is the group's fourth outlet, after the original resort at Tring, Hertfordshire, followed by Piccadilly (London) and...

Round-Up.
July 1, 2001... n Four Square, a division of Mars UK, has launched a new, fully interactive website from which to sell its Flavia SB100 tabletop brewer and associated consumables. The drinks machine offers a range of seven fine filter coffees and six...

Horror at hair dye death.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The wife of a chemist died from an allergic reaction after changing her hair dye. The Daily Telegraph, report on an inquest into the death of Mrs Narinder Devi, 39, tells how she had applied Movida Shade 55 black, made by Laboratoires...

Natural marathon winners.(Natural Nail Co. promotes hand treatment program)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Representatives from The Natural Nail Company took a true hands-on approach when promoting the LeRemedi by Jessica hand treatment programme at Regis Hair & Beauty Salon, in Harrods, London. In addition to merchandising the salon with...

Leonard Drake skincare centre opens in China.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... China's first Leonard Drake skincare centre was marked with the opening of an outlet in Hong Kong - the first of three planned to open over the next two years. The Dermalogica operation has six treatment rooms - one exclusively for men's...

Sting like a bee.
July 1, 2001... An insect sting or animal bite can be a real pain, but what happens if you have an allergic reaction? Francis Allison discusses precautions and relief of symptoms Summer's here at last and we can start to enjoy the long days and warmer...

Men at the double.
July 1, 2001... Tres Homme is the new men's range from French skincare house Guinot. The range consists of two practical, easy-to-use products. Nettoyant Visage is a facial cleansing foam containing witch hazel for its astringent and anti-bacterial properties,...

Silhouette trains staff in electrical therapy.(Silhouette International)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Silhouette International has opened a four-room training facility at its head office in Cheshire, in response to increased demand for electrical therapy training. Although today's systems can produce impressive results and generate great...

Visitors to Beauty Brighton win half their money back.(Health and Beauty Brighton)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Two lucky visitors to Health & Beauty Brighton received half their money back from the purchase of Sterex Blend epilation systems. Sterex training and PR manager Elaine Stoddart explained that all the buyers' name were put into a prize...

A Haven in Selfridges.(for nail care)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Following its success in Topshop in London's Oxford Circus, Nailhaven has opened a new nail bar in Selfridges department store. Founder Ego Iwegbu explained to Health & Beauty Salon that the outlets offer "anything and everything for...

the acid test.(in facials)
July 1, 2001... Facial special Clearing off dead skin cells for a brighter complexion need not involve scRubbing. Moira Paulusz looks at non-abrasive exfoliation treatments It is texture and luminosity that determines how good skin looks: if it...

Salon owner wins with media savvy.(Alexandra Cole)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Alexandra Cole, owner of Face Facts Studio, Thornborough, Buckingham, has won a top prize in the 2001 Milton Keynes (MK) Women in Enterprise Annual Awards for promoting her business in the media. The facial therapist netted the Business MK...

Pressing matters.
July 1, 2001... Press relations is a useful skill when looking for opportunities to grow your business. It's not rocket science: all you need are the ideas and a bit of brass neck. Establishing a good relationship with your local press is essential for...

Scrubs up nicely.(with new exfoliating scrub)
July 1, 2001... Many skins will benefit from being rubbed up the right way with an exfoliating scrub. Annette Hanford looks at some of the products available to salons BYLINE: Facial special Darphin Exfoliating Foam Gel contains jojoba microspheres...

Editor's letter.(Editorial)
July 1, 2001... For some of us who've been in this industry for only a short time, taking a business apart and baring all for inspection to bring it up to date is time-consuming, but not too difficult, because we're not too emotionally involved. It's not easy...