Health & Beauty Salon articles from June 2004

Health & Beauty Salon archives from June 2004

Ark de triomphe.(Ark Health & Beauty's)
June 1, 2004... The opening of Ark Health & Beauty's thirdskincare outlet in west London - this time in exclusive Holland Park - was a glittering affair. Moira Paulusz reports Directors, Shula Starkey and Peter Clarke, threw a party to celebrate the...

Diary.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JUNE 3-6 CIDESCO World Congress & Exhibition, Portoroz, Slovenia. Contact Secretariat, (Swizterland), tel +41 1 380 0075, fax +41 1 380 0105, email: cidesco@smile.ch, www.cidesco.com 26-27 NailProf 2004 Essen Exhibition...

Pevonia; people.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The annual Pevonia awards ceremony was held in London for the company's key account holders. Moira Paulusz reports Pevonia UK held its annual awards ceremony in London to recognise the dedication and commitment its key account holders had...

Jet ; technology.(NailJet Pro)(nail art)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The NailJet Pro can decorate nails with the most intricate and extraordinary designs in a matter of minutes. Annette Hanford reports 1 WHAT IS IT? Based on inkjet technology, the NailJet Pro is an automated, in-salon system for delivering...

Ionzyme is journalists' favourite.(Ionzyme Active Vitamin Facial the top treatment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Ionzyme Active Vitamin Facial from Environ has been featured as a "top treatment" by three key beauty journalists. Earlier this year, not long after it was named one of the 10 best beauty treatments by Harpers & Queen, it was listed by...

Cool; running.(Harrod's Urban Retreat)
June 1, 2004... moira paulusz on the spectacular urban retreat Step out of the lift on the fifth floor of Harrods, the famous department store in London's Knightsbridge, and you will find the Urban Retreat - a beauty haven and spa which covers 25,000sq ft...

West Suffolk College aids students with disabilities.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Completing a course in anatomy and physiology is a significant achievement under any circumstance, but for student Carrie Reilly it was particularly impressive - she's registered blind. It also represented a major achievement for West...

On's MD puts his heart into marathon effort.(Cardiac Risk in the Young)(On Beauty)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Managing director of On Beauty, James Greenwell, really put his heart into raising cash for charity. Dressed in a red foam heart outfit, he ran the London marathon for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) as part of a team of ex-international...

Setting the tone.(gamma linoleic acid, sugar facial)
June 1, 2004... As the temperature hots up, your clients will want to look their best from top-to-toe. Moira Paulusz looks at treatments that deliver all-over benefits Summer calls for barefaced beauty - clear, even-toned complexions and gleaming, toned...

Male merge at Burton College for Beauty Awareness Week.
June 1, 2004... To celebrate Beauty Awareness Week (29 March to 2 April), Burton College held a "male client" week. The salon offered a "two for one" on a variety of treatments including manicures, pedicures and facials. Said college lecturer, Jill Gooch:...

Kiradjee knowledge.(healing techniques)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Australian masseur and body-worker, John Odel, is running a series of post-graduate training courses on Kiradjee massage (based on Aboriginal healing techniques) at the Saks Academy, in London's Covent Garden. Currently working at the...

HSE warns of bogus fees.( The Health and Safety Executive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies to ignore information they receive from three firms purporting to regulate health and safety legislation, after complaints from companies that they have been sent requests for payment...

Rainbow Room International teams gather for company's congress.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... More than 200 team members from acclaimed salon group Rainbow Room International came together for the company's 17th annual congress at the Inchyra Grange Hotel near Glasgow. Members attended from all eight of the award-winning group's...

New section for Cidesco.
June 1, 2004... Following BABTAC withdrawing its affiliation to Cidesco, the international beauty organisation, a new Section is being formed to represent the UK. It will be made up from Cidesco-qualified therapists and aestheticians currently working in...

Round-Up.
June 1, 2004... n Glominerals is a mineral and antioxidant range of make-up designed for professional use. Products are formulated not only to beautify the skin but also to protect and improve its quality, claims the company, offering broad-spectrum UV...

Business bites.(brief)(One Spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, The Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall)(Water Meadows Spa)(Paul Lebreque Salons )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... n Among the spas gathering plaudits in Conde Nast Traveller magazine's first readers' spa awards were One Spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh, voted UK Urban Day Spa. The Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall, County Durham, won the UK Spa Retreat...

Wrap ensures a trim launch for Manchester magazine.
June 1, 2004... Therapists at The Beauty Rooms in Manchester Airport's Radisson SAS Hotel so impressed the editor of the new In Manchester magazine with the results from a figure-firming Universal Contour Wrap, that she booked a full course to prepare for her...

Degree of knowledge; for spa managers.(Warwickshire College)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Warwickshire College is to offer a foundation degree programme, FdA Spa Management, from September at new premises in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire. The programme offers opportunities to progress from vocational training at NVQ level 3....

HABIA welcomes end for Key Skills testing.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HABIA has welcomed plans by the Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (ACCAC) to end compulsory external test for Key Skills qualifications. The changes, which come into effect from September 2004 and apply only to Wales, mean that...

Resurfacing begins; on Bath Spa.( Bovitec Bouchemie)( Bath Spa Project)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Resurfacing work has started on the four pools of the [pounds sterling]26m Bath Spa project, following an eight-month delay, reports Contract Journal magazine. Dutch subcontractor Bovitec Bouchemie has been awarded the contract to provide...

Sense and sensitivity.
June 1, 2004... The Balance deep-cleansing facial from Aromatherapy Associates uses essential oils to cleanse and revitalise problem skin. Annette Hanford reports New from Aromatherapy Associates, the Balance deep-cleansing facial uses the antiseptic...

Neat ; for feet.
June 1, 2004... In the May issue of Health & Beauty Salon wepresented many of the latest skincare products designed to help create the perfect pedicure. This month, we showcase the essential tools of the trade, along with some nifty ideas to perk up...

Hey, ; good; looking.
June 1, 2004... The right imageis essentialif you want toentice clients into your salon or spa. Branding, interior design and staff uniforms all have a part to play in creating a welcomingenvironment

Complexion combination.
June 1, 2004... MD Formulations has launched the Clear Complexion kit, comprising Vit-A-Plus Clearing Complex (30ml) and Advanced Hydrating Complex Gel (30ml) in a cosmetic bag. The combination is particularly suited to oily and problem complexions, says the...

Making contract.( Employment Rights Act 1996)
June 1, 2004... THE PROBLEM After my article about the tribunal case in January's issue of Health and Beauty Salon, I have been inundated with your calls. These have included salon owners who do not issue contracts; others who haven't updated their...

City limits.
June 1, 2004... Carrie Lipcolour from Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics is named after the lead character from the much-missed TV show Sex and the City. The company describes it as a creamy drink for lips. As well as giving luscious red lips, the line also offers...

Award for natural choice.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Forging its way to the "natural" forefront, Living Nature skincare range has won the Here's Health magazine award for Excellence, as voted by its readers. Founded by Susanne Hall in New Zealand 16 years ago, it is now set to gain...

Round-Up.
June 1, 2004... n The Sunlust Turbo System sprays DHA - enriched tanning solution over the client's body using a high-volume drive turbine. By ejecting air under low pressure, the system delivers a finely atomised mist that applies an all-over tan in five...

Wiltshre College students win Salon Webshop competition.
June 1, 2004... director Gill Morris said: "I am delighted with the standard of research, planning and preparation of Lisa and Amy's work. The independent judges all commented on the thor- oughness of their projects and said they would be happy to have either...

BCI beauty event.
June 1, 2004... Beauty Concepts International (BCI), UK distributor of Biodroga Systems, is to hold a one-day beauty event at the Holiday Inn, Gatwick Airport, on Sunday June 27. It will be a day of practical, on-going demonstrations; micro-seminars;...

Profitable ventures.( methods to increase profitability of salons)
June 1, 2004... There is a business saying that goes: "turnover is vanity and profit is sanity." Good business people will look at both turnover and profit - but the most important figure will be the profit the business is making. To maximise your profit,...

Design; forliving.( Inerior design of Beauty salons tells about the services offered)
June 1, 2004... The interior of a salon or spa speaks volumes about the services offered. Matthew Batham asked three leading interior designers for some tips When a client first walks into a salon or spa they immediately assess the decor, from the colours...

Personnel choice.
June 1, 2004... However great your new salon looks, it's only as good as the team that works in it. Laura Halford-MacLeod looks at how to find - and keep - great people Recruiting staff for a new salon should start during the shopfit. However, recruiting...

Staff room.( Recruitment problems for many salon Owners,Analysis)
June 1, 2004... With thousands of vacancies within a competitive industry, recruitment can be a problem for many salon owners. Mark Phillips looks at how to ensure you get the right staff for your business The biggest issue for salons today is recruitment....

Sweet thing.
June 1, 2004... Gena has launched Sweet Inspirations - a line of hand and body lotions to nourish and drench the skin in moisture, while protecting against environmental conditions, says the company. Claiming to penetrate the skin quickly and deeply to...

Inspirational visit.(Odyssey Nails' Trang Nguyen holds seminar)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Odyssey Nails creative and artistic director Trang Nyugen visited the UK recently to hold a seminar at UK distributor Grafton's head office in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Throughout the day, Trang gave detailed information on products and...

Dressed to ; impress.(salon uniform )
June 1, 2004... A smart and durable salon uniform is an essential part of your salon's professional image. Matthew Batham looks at the latest trends Your salon or spa may look amazing - the walls a perfect colour to instill calm; the flooring an...

Summer; sunshine.
June 1, 2004... Collin UK is encouraging sensible sunbathing this summer with its latest offers. Salons receive five beach towels free with every 10 sun products purchased (excluding self-tan). Salons can then pass on their good fortune to clients by offering...

Ketan now has even more room to be Creative.(Ketan Patel)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... After years of bursting at the seams - in his previous premises that is - nail champion and owner of the Creative Nail Academy and the London branch of the One Stop Nail Shop, Ketan Patel, has spread his wings and moved to a bigger, better...

New signing for SpaBA.(The Health Farms of Ireland Association,)(Spa Business Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Health Farms of Ireland Association - with up to 10 health farms, centres, retreats, and spas - has joined the Spa Business Association (SpaBA). The new association now has 80 members, coming from diverse sectors, including hotel and...

One of a; kind.
June 1, 2004... What are the key ingredients that go into making a successful spa - one that clients return to time and again; which consistently wins awards; and has an outstanding international reputation for quality standards among the professional spa...

Spa people on the move.(International Spa Association)(Spa Business Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... n Dee DeLuca-Mattos, vice-president of the US Avance spa system (a curative line of seaweed-based skin, body and nutritional products), has been appointed to the board of the International Spa Association (ISPA). A 20-year veteran of the US...

Sale away.(salons)
June 1, 2004... Building a successful retail division to your salon business can prove both rewarding as well as profitable.Kerry Joyce reports You've heard it all before, but the message can never be hammered home enough: a successful retail side to your...

Sterex celebrates in style.
June 1, 2004... Meeting and greeting at the Skin by Sterex champagne breakfast

Promises; promises.( "Brand names" making differences in the market)
June 1, 2004... Branding can make all the difference to your business - the trick is to decide on yourcompany's values and make sure you stick to them.Boz Temple-Morris offers some advice A brand is a promise. It is not a logo or a...

Everything under the sun.(sunless tanning products for Healthy Skin care)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In America, pale skin just won't catch on as having a lasting aesthetic value. The result: spray-on, sunless tanning, offered in more and more full-service spas, and also on its own. There are several permutations, ranging from the sort of...

Alida awarded for business success.(Alida Health & Beauty)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... After a false start - the original awards ceremony had to be postponed because of a power cut - Alida Health & Beauty received the HSBC Contribution to the Economy Award at the Basingstoke Business Awards. The company had to demonstrate...

New salons for Saks.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Saks has opened new branches in Guildford, Surrey, and Eastbourne, East Sussex. The Guildford salon is owned by Dee Thain, who has been planning to open a franchise for the past two years while working in the finance industry. The salon...

Irish aye for Aveda concept.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Aveda opens its first concept destination spa resort in Ireland in July. It will be at the five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel, overlooking the Lakes of Killarney, in County Kerry. The Aveda spa - the company's 15th concept destination spa...

W Hotels teams with Bliss.(spa Bliss group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has acquired the three-spa Bliss group from luxury goods company, LVMH, and plans to launch Bliss spas in its W hotels. The first Bliss spa designed for W hotels is expected to open at the W New York...

Sub conscious.(Payot a range of skin treatment products is back after three decades)
June 1, 2004... Payot is back in the UK after an absence of three decades, with a treatment range to meet the demands of modern-day living. Matthew Batham reports 1 WHAT IS IT?Payot is a range of skin treatment products, including sub-ranges aimed at...