Health & Beauty Salon articles from July 2007

Health & Beauty Salon archives from July 2007

Features.
July 1, 2007... Give even the most polluted, de-oxygenated, and dull complexions a blast of fresh air with Phytomer Marine Breeze Serum, which is packed with de-polluting and re-oxygenating complexes. Price: RRP [pounds sterling]23.75 Tel: 0800 917 2080...

Enjoy the busy summer months.(Nail News)
July 1, 2007... Summer is one of my favourite times of the year because people are happily preparing for their summer holidays. As a result, business is buoyant, booking sheets are full, and the salon is operating to capacity. To maintain this level you need...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Light fantastic LCN has seen the light with eco-friendly and economical equipment. Rather than a standard bulb-based curing lamp, its skyLED light unit features long-lasting LEDs (light emitting diodes). Compared to standard units, it is...

Flying high.(Regulars)(Virgin Atlantic Airways celebrated its 600th wings ceremony)
July 1, 2007... Virgin Atlantic Airways' latest in-flight beauty therapists recently received their wings. Annette Hanford reports Already innovators in the aviation world, Virgin Atlantic Airways marked another milestone by celebrating its 600th wings...

Choiceoffering.(Regulars)(Carlton Professional's latest electrotherapy machine 'UltraPro Complex')
July 1, 2007... Carlton Professional's latest electrotherapy machine is a versatile offering which can be used to treat a variety of conditions The UltraPro Complex is the latest electrotherapy machine from the Carlton Professional range. Part of The...

Vilinus setting for seminar.(Regulars)(Crystal Clear Lithuania's trade seminar)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Crown Plaza Vilinus was the stylish venue for Crystal Clear Lithuania to hold its trade seminar. The two-day event - which attracted beauty journalists, therapists and salon owners - was used to introduce the company's skin rejuvenation...

It's a boything...(Features)
July 1, 2007... Annette Hanford reports on the launch of the new Payot skincare range designed for men It wasn't just the fact that The Celtic Manor Resort has no less than four championship golf courses that tempted the boys to an event at the...

Bridal bouquet for Maryam.(Nail News)(Maryam Maleki won first prize in nail art category)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Barnet College beauty student Maryam Maleki won first prize in the nail art category of the Association of Hairdressing Teachers national competition, held in Blackpool. Students had to complete a full set of nails in freehand nail art,...

Yvonne drops in to help prostate cancer ward.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... After working for the company for 30 years, no one can accuse Aston and Fincher's Yvonne Lammert of bailing out, but that's exactly what she did. The manager of the Cardiff store raised more than [pounds sterling]15,000 for the prostate...

Editor's letter.(Nail News)(Editorial)
July 1, 2007... Having recently come across a bad case of mis-communication and the problems it ultimately caused (not at Health & Beauty Salon, I hasten to add), it brought home to me that good communication is a key factor in running a successful business....

Get the capitaltreatment.(Spa Beauty)(Spa InterContinental designed by RDD in collaboration with Elemis and InterContinental London Park Lane R)
July 1, 2007... A glamorous and elegant spa has been created in the centre of london, just a stone's throw from buckingham palace. Moira Paulusz reports As posh addresses go, it couldn't be better: on London's Park Lane and overlooking Buckingham Palace,...

Nailing bad habits.(Nail News)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In Easy Living's March issue, diehard nail biter Harriet Lane describes how she overcame her nail-biting habit with the help of OPI's Nail-Biters Programme available at the OPI Selfridges Nail Bar. The programme aims to re-educate nail...

Nail News.
July 1, 2007... Students delighted by Jessica training day Natural Nail Company trainer Louisa Prestwood spent a day training students at Loughborough College, Leicestershire. The one-day course was designed as an introduction to the Jessica technique and...

BRIEF ENCOUNTER.(Regulars)(Lucy Ibbison, International Institute for Anti-Ageing)(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Lucy Ibbison is head of communications for the International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA). Based in London, IIAA aims to educate the modern professional and empower them to deliver real results that ultimately show a measurable improvement...

Will you be in the final?(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... you've taken the plunge and entered the British Beauty & spa awards, but what now? SASHA LILL explains what happens if you make the shortlist SAVE THE DATE Awards gala dinner WHEN: 9 September 2007 WHERE: The Royal Lancaster...

Another first for Indian institute.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... This year saw another feather in the cap of the Butic Institute in Mumbai, India, when 40 students gained their Cidesco qualification - six of whom were men, the first time in India. The examiner was Corrine Brown.

Dream Girl celebrity glitters.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... How do celebrities complete their look for the biggest night in Hollywood? Jennifer Hudson, the breakout star of Dream Girls dazzled on the red carpet, accessorising her Oscar de La Renta gown with fingers and toes painted in gold. The...

Naturally attractive.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... The new range of tinted moisturisers from Guinot comes in two shades - natural and golden. The paraben-free, anti-shine formulation blends with - and evens-out - the skin tone for a healthy-looking colour. "Do-good" ingredients include vitamin...

Summersmoothies.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... now is the perfect time to promote treatments that prepare the body for summer exposure. sasha lill reports Summer is here - with its focus on smooth, luminous skin and bodies that are honed, toned and loved. This is the perfect time to...

Toolsof the trade.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... top-quality skills deserve top-quality tools. Sasha Lill takes a look at what's on offer The stainless steel, Manicure Dual Tool from Star Nails (by United Beauty) can be used for manicure and nail extension preparation. The rounded end is...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... The soft touch Ahava UK has relaunched its mineral beauty mask, with an improved formulation and a new name - Intensive Hydration Mask (now part of the company's Source range). Available in salon and retail sizes, the mask provides the...

Website has natural look.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Developed by Allergan (the medical aesthetics specialist), the recently-launched website The Natural Look (www. thenaturallook.co.uk) is "a one-stop-shop for women looking for the latest information on skin ageing, non-invasive cosmetic...

Team's touch of glamour.(Spa Beauty)
July 1, 2007... The hair and beauty team from the award-winning Alquimia Spa in York were at the Miss York 2007 beauty competition, preparing the glamorous finalists for the glittering final. Finalists visited Alquimia's hair and make-up area throughout...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Firm favourite Alqvimia's Anti-aging Firming Mask is designed as a retail-only mask to maintain radiant and younger looking skin between salon treatments. In addition to seaweed (namely spirulina and laminaria), which provides the mask...

Nail News.
July 1, 2007... Cute cuticles offer Beauty Express is giving its clients a chance to try Skintruth's new Cuticle Oil for free with all orders over [pounds sterling]75, excluding VAT, during July. The vitamin-rich oil, formulated to nourish...

Sense and sensitivity.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Biodroga has developed a body balm and shower oil specifically for sensitive skins - including very dry, and skin prone to eczema, or neurodermatitis. Key ingredient in both products is evening primrose oil - rich in essential fatty acids it...

Business clinic a hit.(Regulars)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The London College of Beauty Therapy's (LCBT) recent business clinic had the audience captivated. Guest speaker Carole Taylor of ClientWave, a hair-and-beauty marketing consultancy, covered a range of topics, including the internet, email...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Blinging the changes They say the bigger the better, and none more so than when it comes to fashion jewellery for real "bling" effect, so check-out the two larger-sized piercing studs from Caflon - April Clawset and Crystal Bezelset...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Lie back and relax The Carlton Group's stylish, wooden four-section couch (CC700/ELW) is equally suited for facials and body treatments. It offers sumptuous client comfort, with heated upholstery on sections one and two, which come into...

Spa Beauty.
July 1, 2007... The luxurious Chessgrove Day Spa, which has opened near the pretty village of Hanbury, in Worcestershire, shares its name with the herd of cows in the field next door. Facilities include six treatment rooms (each named after fields on the...

contentsJULY 2007.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Welcome to Health & Beauty Salon - your must-have guide to all that's best and new in the professional beauty industry Regulars 12 e_SIhtNewse_SFlbThe latest industry news 20 e_SIhtparamedical newse_SFlbUpdates and round-ups ...

State-of-the-art centre.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... The Cornwall Complementary Centre, located within the Penhaligon building at Cornwall College, Camborne, is a specialist clinic providing a "centre of excellence" to train future practitioners of complementary health therapies. The new...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Defenders of the face Dermalogica has extended its Solar Defense System by adding five new products. All are formulated for a particular skin condition, and all but one contain UV SmartBooster - photo-sensitive, the booster releases active...

Dermalogica helps marathon runners.(Regulars)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dermalogica went the extra 26 miles to support participants of The London Marathon in April, by supplying them with product from its Solar Defense range. Registered runners from three charities (Mental Health Foundation, MS Society and...

Body sculpture.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Elemis has introduced Body Sculpting Lipo-Refining Serum and Body Sculpting Firming Cream as part of its new two-phase Body Sculpting System. Harnessing powerful ingredients in the fight against cellulite - such as bitter orange petal...

Just for starters.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Environ has repackaged its anti-ageing homecare tool, the Cosmetic Roll-CIT, in a more convenient starter kit, and at a reduced price. The Roll-CIT (CIT stands for Collagen Induction Therapy) is a hand-held roller (used on the face, neck and...

New scent-sation.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Eve Taylor's new Aroma-therapy Ultrasonic Diffuser is easy-to-use - simply add water to your favourite essential oil or blend to get an immediate aromatherapy fragrance throughout the room. Designed to purify the air and help minimise...

Good nutrition role for Faye.(Regulars)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Faye Layton-McCann has been appointed to work with the Advanced Nutrition Programme as college co-ordinator and educator in the UK and Ireland. The new role has been created to help increase students' awareness of the importance of healthy...

It's a busy life.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... This year is simply flying by, but where's the sunshine so we can bust out the juicy orange and hot pink toes? I'm just back from doing in-fills at Nigella Lawson's. She's been a client of mine in London for nearly five years. I did her nail...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Best foot forward Grahame Gardner has extended its range of Crocs footwear and now boasts a choice of 23 colours. Comfortable and lightweight, with orthodic foot-bed, they have non-marking, slip-resistant soles, and are odour- and...

Creative Nail team right on song.(Nail News)
July 1, 2007... The annual Grammy Awards is one of Creative Nail Design's favourite events and this year it truly rocked. For the fifth year in a row, Creative was invited to the official Grammy talent lounge where the nail team treated some of the music...

Harvey Nichols rolls out its Beyond Spa concept.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Beyond Spa, a medi-spa set in sleek surroundings on the fourth floor of Harvey Nichols department store in London's Knightsbridge, has been a runaway success since it opened late 2006 - and plans are in hand to roll out the concept to other...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Charitable offering The He-Shi unisex self-tanning range is running a summer promotion to include a free applicator mitt (worth [pounds sterling]3.99) with every He-Shi Express Liquid Tan (300ml) purchased. Better still, for every bottle...

Fabulous four.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Hempz has expanded its hair and bodycare range with the addition of four skincare products - all with strong antioxidant properties. They are: Purifying Facial Cleanser, packed with natural extracts to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate...

Jade selected for UK team.(Regulars)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Beauty therapist Jade Kidd from Skegness has been selected to represent the UK at the 2007 WorldSkills competition, to be held in Japan in November. Jade, who works at Strands Hairdressers, took part in a gruelling three-day competition at...

Nail News.
July 1, 2007... Beach of an offer Calling all beach babes - Jessica is offering a free beach bag with two purchases from the Zenspa range. Trimmed in sunshine yellow and featuring candy-striped handles, the bag is lined and perfect for carrying holiday...

Make-up tutorial.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... International make-up artist Andrea Dowdall spent the day with first-year, NVQ Level 2 beauty students from Burton College. She demonstrated a variety of make-up looks including photographic, stage, theatrical, ageing and casualty. The...

Three of a kind.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Mary Cohr has developed three Purity products specifically for oily skin "to treat the problem not just the symptoms - regulating the oil glands themselves", the company says. The trio comprises: Cleansing Purifying Foam, with extra foaming...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... JULY 2007 A Reed Business Publication vol 29 no.7 PUBLISHER/Editor-in-Chief Jayne Lewis-Orr 020 8652 8255 events Executive June Berry 020 8652 8852 project manager Jan Hallett 020 8652 8251 Deputy Editor Moira Paulusz...

Safe in the sun.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Whether your clients want to tan naturally or fake it, French skincare company Matis caters for both. Suntan in safety this summer with Reponse Soleil Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF 25 and ultra-protection SPF 40. Both offer UVA and UVB...

MediSpa group is now known as MySpa.(Regulars)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... After securing a multi-million-pound investment from city investors, MediSpa founder Carl Lewis has rebranded the group as MySpa. The northern-based company has opened two new MySpa clinics - Liverpool and Leeds - and currently operates a...

Men are ignorant of suncare risks.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... A staggering 13.5 million British men don't use sun cream and are clueless when it comes to the dangers of skin damage, according to a poll conducted by the British Skin Foundation. The poll also revealed that one in 10 men don't associate...

One-stop shops just for the chaps.(Regulars)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Men's grooming is becoming big business, and two men-only salons taking advantage of this are the Bespoke Male Grooming Company in Bristol, and Masqlin in Leamington Spa. Both have created a one-stop shop where men can have their hair cut, get...

Best ofBritish.(Regulars)(UK Beauty Awards 2007 announced in London)
July 1, 2007... Winners of the Cosmetic Executive Women's UK Beauty Awards 2007 were announced in London recently. Moira Paulusz reports More than 300 leading figures in the UK beauty industry (consumer and professional) gathered at the Carlton Tower hotel...

Attention seeker.(Features)
July 1, 2007... The best advertisements are those that make an immediate impact and bring in the clients. Kathryn Lennon explains how to advertise successfully When you first create advertising for your beauty salon, clinic or spa, it's tempting to go for...

Themachine age.(Features)(SORISA )(GODDESS)(MARY COHR)
July 1, 2007... The popularity of machines for use within facials is growing, as is the number of programmes available. Moira Paulusz looks at some of the units on the market SORISA The PSP (photo-electro skin poration) system combines...

Features.(Olympia Beauty 2007)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Some of the leading names in the UK beauty industry showcased their products at Olympia Beauty 2007. Large, bright, beautifully designed stands and wide aisles meant the look of the exhibition was stylish and modern. Show organiser Ian...

The name game.(Regulars)(Beauty with Sara )
July 1, 2007... A change of name and identity helped one already successful business secure its future growth. Julijana Zappia explains how it was done Synonymous with Wrexham and Chester's beauty elite, Beauty with Sara has been the salon of choice for a...

Know therules.(Regulars)(employment tribunal case )
July 1, 2007... failing to understand what constitutes an apprenticeship can prove costly - as one salon owner discovered. David wright explains why O ur recent article featuring an employment tribunal case stimulated a great deal of interest, so here is...

Few ask GPs for cosmetic advice.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... Just one in eight people consult their GP before deciding to have cosmetic surgery or treatments, says new Which? research. Although the cosmetic surgery industry will have increased 110% by 2012, the lack of independent, user-friendly...

Smooth operator.(Regulars)(methods of skincare at home)
July 1, 2007... Ionithermie's latest homecare programme is designed specifically to fight cellulite 1 WHAT IS IT? It's Active Spa - Ionithermie's just-launched, 12-day homecare programme aimed at helping eradicate cellulite. It's the biggest retail...

Smoking ban in all public places.(Spa Beauty)
July 1, 2007... Smoking is banned in virtually all enclosed public places (including spas) in England from this month, and follows similar legislation in the Irish Republic (March 2004), Scotland (March 2006), Wales, and Northern Ireland (both April 2007). ...

Nail News.(customer services provided at beauty salons)
July 1, 2007... Look after your clients and they'll look after you says Samantha Sweet Last month I wrote about the power of selling and how a well-thought-out retail offering can make a real impact on the success of your business. This month the emphasis...

Paramedical masterclass.(Regulars)(cosmetics specialist, Nouveau Contour runs paramedical masterclasses)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Permanent cosmetics specialist, Nouveau Contour, is running a series of intensive, specialist paramedical masterclasses, including training on areola reconstruction. Paramedical level 1, held over two days, includes areola reconstruction...

Nail News.
July 1, 2007... Peace & love, man With catwalk trends swinging back to the 60s, find the perfect match for any outfit from OPIe_SSRqs Psychedelic Summer shades. You may feel like being Just Groovy (denim blue) while singing along to Strawberry Fields (hot...

Sweet dreams.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... We all know a good night's sleep makes us feel great, so check-out Organic Elements' Night Cell Stress Reliever - a dual product comprising anti-ageing night cream and oil cocktail to help combat wrinkles and aid sleep. The cream contains honey...

Nail News.
July 1, 2007... Tasty treats Get soft and silky smooth while smelling sugary sweet with Orly's latest additions to its SugarFix One Step Spa scrubs. Used in hand, foot and body treatments - or by clients at home - the latest exfoliating blends of...

Irish distributor for OXYjet.(Regulars)(Nail & Beauty Systems International )(Nora Bode OXYjet)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Nail & Beauty Systems International is the new exclusive distributor for the Nora Bode OXYjet lines in Northern and Southern Ireland. "I was delighted with the fantastic results that you receive after an OXYjet facial, which is why I am so...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE.(Regulars)(Glo Minerals )(Environ )(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... n US make-up range Glo Minerals has appointed Cheryl Owens UK manager. Having spent 11 years as area manager for Decleor, Cheryl is well qualified to drive the business's UK expansion plans forward, as well as increase the brand's market...

forcePositive.(Spa Beauty)(spa industry meetings)
July 1, 2007... A meeting of spa owners and personnel in Malta proved a big hit. Moira Paulusz reports Happiness and positive psychology topped the agenda at SPATEC 2007 - a forum of face-to-face meetings between UK and European spa owners, directors, and...

Cottoning on.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... SBC has expanded its water-based skincare gels range with the addition of the Cotton Caring Collection: a skincare Gel, Soak, and Shower Gel, containing cotton protein, chamomile and aloe vera to soothe sensitive skin. Available from HBD...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Life's a beach Just in time for beach holiday preparations is a new dual-purpose tool to help clients wage war on orange-peel skin. The Exfoliating Soap Bar is the first item in a new retail range of SeaClay branded homecare products to...

Features.
July 1, 2007... Kundan Mehta (therapist and wife of Indian head massage guru Narendra) shows-off their new book, The Face Lift Massage. u Patent Filtration cleaned up with its Filtaire portable and ceiling-mounted air cleaners u Erlinda Cutlery offered...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Smoking ban in workplace l From this month, smokers will have to stub out the habit while in the workplace. Any indoor or enclosed smoking facilities will need to be closed. Expert in corporate health and wellness, Nuffield...

Snippets.(Regulars)
July 1, 2007... n CJ Commerce ApS has been appointed sole distributor for the Mundo Professional salon hygiene range in Denmark. "We have been testing the products extensively and have found the results to be simply brilliant," said Charlotte Havholm of CJ...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Spot on help Stop spots in their tracks with Spa Find Perfect Purity Dermabalance Spot Treatment. An emergency solution that not only zaps spots, but blackheads and milia too, it contains Dead Sea minerals combined with menthol oil and...

Spa Beauty.
July 1, 2007... In brief n Save the date: The Spa Business Association's (SpaBA) next national networking event is on 11 July, at Champneys Springs, in Ashby de la Zouche, Leicestershire. The focus of the networking meeting will be on measuring business...

Student of the year winner.(Regulars)(Daniella Cartwright)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Daniella Cartwright (pictured right) was presented with the NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy Student of the Year award by college tutor Mary Czolij at a special awards evening at Barnfield College, Luton. Thirty talented students from the college's...

Techsexperts.(Nail News)
July 1, 2007... London's Olympia was the setting for the Nailympics 2007. Moira Paulusz reports It was action stations and nail files at the ready as 148 nail techs battled it out at London's Olympia exhibition centre, showcasing their talents to an...

Regulars.
July 1, 2007... Inner radiance Thalgo has introduced a range of beauty nutrition supplements for face and body to use in combination with its products and treatments. Ocea Skin Moisturising has been developed to hydrate and strengthen skin lacking...

The facesavers.(Features)
July 1, 2007... When disaster strikes and there's a facial fiasco on the horizon, it's time to call in the superheroes to save the day. these powerful potions are permanently on-call for emergency situations, as well as forming part of daily routines for many...

Spa is top of the world.(Spa Beauty)
July 1, 2007... Thermae Bath Spa, in Bath, has been voted the best worldwide spa in a Daily Telegraph survey. The spa, which opened in August 2006, beat five other leading spas, including Chewton Glen, in New Milton, Hampshire, and the Banyan Tree in...

Taste of Paris for Yon-Ka's winners.(Spa Beauty)(winners of Yon-Ka spa awards for 2006/7 receive pampering treatments at the Yon-Ka Paris L'Espace day spa )(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... It was congratulations and champagne all round when the winners of the annual Yon-Ka spa awards for 2006/7 in Ireland were announced. The prize was an all-expenses-paid, two-day trip to Paris with pampering treatments at the Yon-Ka Paris...

Nail News.(nail lacquer Zoya)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Right royal connections One has just been in Her Majesty's shoes and the other has been curtseying in front of them. Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren and new MBE holder singer Beverely Knight have more in common than Queen Elizabeth II -...