Health & Beauty Salon articles from June 2007

Health & Beauty Salon archives from June 2007

The perfect recipe.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Piccadilly's private members' club Pangaea was the perfect venue for the launch of Janet Ginnings' product line. Annette Hanford was on the guest list Salon owner, Health & Beauty Salon columnist, and star of Children In Need's reality TV...

Right read.(Features)
June 1, 2007... Hair removal, skin type, and anatomy and physiology - take time out to read up on the latest techniques. ANNETTE HANFORD REPORTS Written by well-known authorities in the fuzz-busting field, this text book contains everything you need to...

Haven't you herd?(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Express treatment Bovine stem-cells (from pregnant cows) are being touted around Beverly Hills as the latest anti-ageing miracle in topical treatments. The scientific community explains that the molecular size of these cells makes it...

Beside the seaside.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Brighton was not only rocking, but looking fantastic, with the rebranding of the Crowns Hair and Beauty salon chain. Annette Hanford joined the party With the name lookfantastic, the busy Brighton hair and beauty salon couldn't possibly...

you go?(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Think smart polymer technology with EzFlow's High Definition system. Annette Hanford reports How high will 1 WHAT'S NEW? EzFlow's High Definition system and advanced acrylic system featuring smart polymer technology and a...

Nail News.
June 1, 2007... Clean hands EO's Hand Sanitiser is an organic way to moisturise and cleanse your hands when soap and water are not available. Ideal for mobile techs, salon use and for retailing, it features organic lavender essential oil to cleanse...

The eureka moment.(Nail News)(Ten Nail Care Stores)
June 1, 2007... SIX MONTHS AFTER THE LAUNCH OF THE TEN NAIL CARE FRANCHISE GROUP, ANNETTE HANFORD revisits to SEE HOW THE COMPANY HAS DEVELOPED, AND WHAT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE It's rare to achieve 100% perfection with any first attempt. Despite how ever...

Dress to impress.(Features)
June 1, 2007... ANNETTE HANFORD TALKS TO CAVELL THOMAS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT INLINE LONDON THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKWEAR "First impressions count. It is vital in an image-conscious market to look smart, presentable and pristine at all times. After all,...

Facevalue.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Control exfoliation levels for clients' different skin types with Guinot's Beaute Neuve facial Guinot's Beaute Neuve is a multi-task facial that exfoliates, brightens, and regenerates the skin, as well as reducing pigmentation. Because the...

Salessavvy.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... INCREASING RETAIL SALES was THE only way for ESQUA to grow says managing DIRECTOR SALLY REES Retail is the difference between a business that is surviving and one that is thriving. At Esque [winner of the Retail Salon of the Year category...

Speakers lined up.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... The final line-up of speakers for the 2007 second annual Santi Women in our Business conference has been announced. They will include Margo Marrone, founder of The Organic Pharmacy Sarah Miller, the editor of Conde Nast Traveller and Ruth...

This is my life.(Nail News)(promoting nail technicians to clients through various mediums)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I'm Andrea Fulerton - welcome to my column, which will detail the trials and tribulations of my life as a session nail technician in the fashion capital of the world, London, or wherever else the job takes me around the globe. Let me start...

Nail News.
June 1, 2007... I want candy Get sweet treats for hands and feet with Zoya's latest collection, Candy. Looking back to the 80s, the dazzling collection combines neon and electric shades, so you might have to look out your Ray Bans as well. The sizzling...

Purely for men.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Payot's latest skincare line has been designed for the specific needs of men's skin 1WHAT'S NEW? Payot has designed Optimale - a skincare line specifically for male skin. 2WHY?According to Payout, male skin has very specific...

That's awrap.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Thalgo's new three-step strategy to fight stubborn cellulite combines salon treatment with homecare products and leaves skin feeling smoother and firmer Thalgomince LC24 is a new, three-stage treatment regime which guarantees slimming...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Americans are notorious for worshipping youth and for behaving a bit too much like their own teenage children. Maybe it's a kind of karmic justice, but acne is now right up there with ageing as a concern for Baby Boomers. Adult acne is...

Top-classsmoothies.(Features)(beauty salon Strip)
June 1, 2007... two sisters have turned a routine waxing visit into a trendy fashion statement at their london emporium. Annette Hanford reports CELEBRITY STATUS Victoria Beckham n Sienna Miller n Minnie Driver n Sarah Harding (Girls Aloud) n Jodie...

Regulars.(beauticians experience)(Viewpoint essay)
June 1, 2007... Since qualifying in 1991, I have endeavoured to be the best therapist I could be. Not just through continual training, education and personal development, but also by changing people's attitudes and perceptions of beauty therapy. It's no...

Chocolatesource.(Features)
June 1, 2007... The latest treatments are taking ouR love affair with chocolate to new heights. Annette Hanford reports Hot chocolate Feed your clients' face from the outside in, with Payot's Les Revitalisantes range of cocoa-based skincare for...

Saks appeal.(Regulars)(Saks Hair and Beauty)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Saks held its annual awards at London's Grosvenor house hotel. Annette Hanford reports back Saks employees and franchisees from around the country looked good and felt great as they celebrated their success at the company's annual national...

Internal spring clean.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Getting rid of toxins in our bodies is a huge challenge. We live in a polluted world and exposure to chemicals - from the environment and the food we eat - can lead to a build-up of toxins in our bodies. Therefore, most of us (and our clients)...

Doctoron call.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... developed 25 years ago, dr hauschka claims its facial stimulates the lymphatic system to re-harmonise the skin and body The Dr Hauschka facial was developed in 1972 to re-balance and re-harmonise the skin and body by stimulating the...

GILL MORRIS HAS THE ANSWERS.(Regulars)(personal trainers Angi Egan and Gill Morris teach how to deal with clients)
June 1, 2007... If you discovered a way of creating straightforward, easy profits that dropped straight onto the bottom line, you'd want to keep it from your competitors, says trainer Angi Egan. The In the Bag seminars presented by Angi and fellow trainer...

Features.
June 1, 2007... Take your vitamins Ensure vitamins are part of clients' everyday skincare. Just like taking vitamins orally, we also need to use vitamin-based products to protect and nourish the skin, according to Sorisa, which distributes the...

Can you feelthe force?(Features)
June 1, 2007... Walking with thumbs to trigger pressure points on the meridian line Palm walking, with the entire palm used Spider movements stimulate nerve endings Drainage. Working towards lymph glands Thumb rolling Thumb and palm...

Contractkillers.(Regulars)(salon rules and regulation for employees)
June 1, 2007... workplace rules can be invaluable when settling a staff dispute. David wright outlines the importance of clarifying your expectations The answer is 'no', since once an item is included in the contract it is extremely difficult to make...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... 1 Hair extravaganza 2 Daniella Buonvino (left) with Learning & Skills Council's Mary Evans 3 Saks' Kirsty Jewson with Claire Fletcher 4 Stephen Kee and Collagenics' Stephanie McGrath 5 Aberdeen IPL team 6 Aberdeen's warm...

Get the liftNatural detoxRepair and protect.(Regulars)(natural beauty products)
June 1, 2007... The Lift Petite is a non-surgical face-lifting mask containing a blend of fruit extracts, vitamins, minerals and enzymes, which stimulate circulation and increase the blood supply, restoring muscle tone lost through the ageing process. Three...

BRIEF ENCOUNTER.(Regulars)(beauty industry employee Michael Connolly)(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Michael Connolly started his career with the company 32 years ago after leaving school at 15, and, by 18, he was managing the Edinburgh branch. Five years later he was appointed marketing director, and, in 1984, moved to London, responsible for...

Perfectplace.(Features)(beauty salon Utopia)
June 1, 2007... It was third-time lucky for "Utopia is set within a small community in north Wales on the Isle of Anglesey. We restored a derelict 18th-century house in the historic town of Menai Bridge, and learnt quickly that if we failed to deliver...

BRIEF ENCOUNTER.(Regulars)(Lisa Padmore is UK training manager for Guinot )(Interview)
June 1, 2007... Lisa Padmore is UK training manager for Guinot professional skincare and is based at the head office of R Robson (sole distributor for Guinot in the UK and Ireland) in Ascot, Berkshire. - How did you get into the beauty industry? My...

Dermalogica offers international trainingFun equals fundsBuy Beauty Express online.(Regulars)(Dermalogica Inc.)(beauty staff and students at Burton College organise fundraising event)(Carlton Group )
June 1, 2007... Dermalogica hosted its first international education managers conference at its UK head office in Leatherhead, Surrey, recently. Attendees at the three-day congress included Dermalogica distributors from France, Norway, Dubai and South Africa....

United on the webHead-to-toe treatment.(Nail News)
June 1, 2007... Get the new look OPI linked up with New Look when the fashion brand launched its latest footwear range More Shoes. Celebrities, media, and VIP guests who attended the launch party at New Look's flagship Oxford Street West store were...

Smart movesBack to the 1920s.(Regulars)(Chromogenex Technologies )(Digital Galleries )(Berkeley Square Cosmetics Company )
June 1, 2007... Getting online help Chromogenex Technologies has introduced the Nlite-B machine, an advanced, non-ablative, pulse-dye laser featuring patented SmartPulse technology to treat acne. By moving the hand-piece over the skin, a narrow band of...

Retailtherapy.(Features)
June 1, 2007... Go for a new image with some of the latest kit for your salon. Sasha Lill sees what's in store The quieter months after Christmas are an ideal time to reflect on your business and to think about a new look for your salon. With the range...

You wearit well.(Features)
June 1, 2007... Ensure therapists look professional in the latest uniforms. Sasha Lill tries them for size Smart salon uniforms are essential to project a professional image - but there's no need to look dowdy when there are so many fashionable and...

BRIEF ENCOUNTER.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Suzanne Dawson is the vice-president of global marketing for the Aveda Corporation. She joined the company in 2001, having previously worked to launch the Aveda brand in Australia. Since 2001, she has led European education and Aveda's global...

Spray-tanning course.(Regulars)(Couture Beauty)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... More than 50 beauty students from Blackpool and The Fylde College received their spray-tanning certificate following the completion of a training course held by sunless tanning company Couture Beauty. Delivered by Couture founders Debbie...

Mixedblessings.(OPI Products Inc. introduces Absolute acrylic system)(Salon System introduces Profile Acrylic System)(Creative Nail Design Inc. introduces Radical, Retention and Moxie monomer liquids )
June 1, 2007... Mastering the art of applying liquid and powder nail extensions is well worth the effort. Sasha Lill reports Nail extensions have become very much part of a woman's way of life, with acrylic one of the most popular systems owing to its...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Face saver Help prevent the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays with Biodroga's UV Protection Intensive Facial Fluid SPF 20. Key ingredient is the company's Light Protection Filter Combination (includes titanium dioxide). The oil-free...

The barenecessities.(Features)
June 1, 2007... warm weather means baring bodies and increases the demand for waxing. SASHa LILL looks at some of the products available It's that time of year when hemlines rise and bodies are bared - consequently, clients will be hot-footing it to your...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Sandra McClumpha is managing director of Fake Bake UK, based at its head office in Cumbernauld, Scotland. Marketed both in-salon and in high-end retail sectors, the range includes organic tanning lotions, sun-protection creams, tan-enhancing...

Futureperfect.(an interview with Rod Tompsett of Beauty Source)(Interview)
June 1, 2007... Rod Tompsett has taken over as group chief executive of Beauty Source, distributor of cult tan brand St Tropez. Sasha Lill quizzes him on the company's plans for the future n St Tropez is a cult brand, so how do you feel about the...

And so tobed.(Features)
June 1, 2007... sunbeds are BECOMING more high-tech and high-spec. Sasha Lill looks at the latest models and asks The Sunbed Association for tips and advice on UV-tanning and its benefits As well as being a popular and profitable addition to a salon's...

Americanexchange.(Features)
June 1, 2007... The annual American Electrology Association convention in New York featured lectures and an exhibition. electrolysis company Sterex was present and its training and PR director Elaine Stoddart reports on the event The American Electrology...

All wrapped up.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Eve Taylor has introduced After a review of the company's products in 2002, Eve Taylor introduced a range of professional skincare to complement her existing range of professional aromatherapy products, which she initiated in 2004. ...

Sea food.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... The sea is the source of Algotherm's latest products and treatments 1WHAT IS IT? Billed as a natural source of beauty and wellbeing, Algotherm is a line of marine-based products and treatments from France, marketed in the UK by...

Testing kit.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... The Advanced Nutrition Programme (ANP) has launched the Food Intolerance Test for salons. The test gives therapists the opportunity to ask clients a simple yes/no question to help ascertain whether their skin, weight or health problems could be...

Refresher course.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... A refreshing addition to the recently launched Pure home spa range from Ahava UK, is the invigorating Multi-Vitamin Dry Oil. Like all the products in this range, it contains Dead Sea minerals and desert plants to pamper, soothe and heal, as...

Brought to book.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Aston & Fincher's Beauty Essential product catalogue is now available, and comes packed with products ranging from aromatherapy, tools and accessories, to salon wear, consumables and beauty equipment. New addition is the Hara Beauty range - 57...

Aveda says hola' to Spain.(Spa Beauty)(Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Aveda has expanded its holistic philosophy of connecting beauty, fashion, well-being and the environment into Spain with the launch of its first Lifestyle Salon & Spa (LSS) in Salamanca, Madrid's luxury retail district. The spa is the...

Creating top-to-toe haute couture.(Nail News)
June 1, 2007... Four members of Backstage Team Creative - Samantha Sweet, Liza Smith, Katie Ellison, and Shona Hunt - were up and ready for an 8.30am call for their first-ever haute couture show in Paris on behalf of Lebanese designer Elie Saab. Said...

Balance ofnature.(Spa Beauty)(Ayush Wellness Spa)
June 1, 2007... The ancient principles of Ayurveda form the basic philosophy behind the Ayush Wellness Spa in Jersey. Sasha Lill reports As old as time itself, the ancient Indian principles of Ayurveda meet 21st century sophistication with the launch of...

Comfort zone.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Beautelle has expanded its portfolio of treatment couches with the Buckingham 540. The extra-wide, electronic bed has a 40ins wide - with an option of up to 48ins - upholstered top, and can be height adjusted at any point around the couch using...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Finishing line Available from Beauty Express, the Purely Mineral make-up range has been formulated to provide a feather-light, flawless finish, while protecting and soothing skin. It contains finely ground minerals, blended with natural...

It makes good scents.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Beauty Republica's Beauty-Pro Hot Towel Steamer comes with four washable cotton towels (80cm x 10cm) that are rolled, dampened and placed in the hot towel steamer chamber. Simply fill the base with cold water and an essential oil - once warmed,...

Bliss day spas rebranded.(Spa Beauty)
June 1, 2007... Glasgow-based Medespa, which offers skin and laser treatments, has merged its three Bliss day spas with Medespa, rebranding all four as Medespa, to offer skincare, health and wellbeing under one roof. Client feedback last year was the driving...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Retraeat Mixing Asian therapies with traditional practices has helped Zen owner Fiona MacArthur expand her Edinburgh empire I opened my first Zen Lifestyle salon almost seven years ago in Bruntsfield Place, one of Edinburgh's...

Working for you.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... With contracts and procedures in place, owners don't have to bear the brunt of all employee grievances. David Wright explains Having focused on the demands of the new age discrimination legislation and the worries regarding the extension of...

Strategiesfor success.(Features)(Newport, Essex)
June 1, 2007... From rural location to award-winning Although be... healthy and beautiful is a small business in the rural village of Newport, Essex, over the past few years, we have been establishing it as the region's premier salon by providing the...

Out withthe old.(Features)(detoxification programme for customers)
June 1, 2007... January is always a time for new resolutions, but a personalised detox could be just what over-indulged clients need. Jane Scrivener explains how Christmas is a time to be jolly and a time when clients undo all the good work they put into...

First for everything.(Spa Beauty)
June 1, 2007... Pevonia UK took to the forest to host its first awards ceremony. MOIRA PAULUSZ reports Elegance and fun were the hallmarks of Pevonia UK's first awards ceremony, which was held at the Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club in Meriden,...

Actionstations.(Nail News)
June 1, 2007... Nail stations are the most essential piece of nail salon furniture: They have to look good and be practical, as ANNETTE hanford reports There are many considerations when buying a nail station. Not only does it have to fit into the salon,...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Chocs away for a smooth start First-year NVQ Level 2 beauty students from Burton College, Staffordshire, have been learning the latest in waxing techniques, trying out Hive of Beauty's newly launched chocolate roller-wax, under the...

Colour coded.(Spa Beauty)
June 1, 2007... The Carlton Group has launched a mood-enhancing lamp, which has the option of automatic colour-change (from red to green to blue, or a single colour can be used) to alter the ambience in a treatment room or relaxation area. The colours can be...

Carlton spreads word Sunquest teams up with GermanyBest news for Jinnylash.(Regulars)(Carlton Group trainer Natalie Dives educates Fareham College students on its latest concepts)(Sunquest Tanning Systems announced a partnership deal with KBL megaSun)(eyelash extension specialist Jinnylash )
June 1, 2007... The Carlton Group trainer Natalie Dives spent time with national students and lecturers demonstrating the company's latest treatments. Students from Fareham College learnt about the group's Ultra Visage facial and body-contour lifting...

Complementary therapies.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Clinical therapist Christine Dixon visited Burton College to raise awareness of the use of complementary therapies in cancer care. Christine, who provides therapy for patients, carers and nursing staff within hospices, spoke to holistic...

contents.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Welcome to Health & Beauty Salon - your must-have guide to all that's best and new in the professional beauty industry 35 e_SIhtBRITISH BEAUTY & SPA AWARDS Don't forget to enter - the closing date is Friday 8 June business extra ...

New owner for Cosmeceuticals.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... US-based, prestige cosmetic company Bare Escentuals has acquired UK-based Cosmeceuticals, which distributes the company's bareMinerals, MD Formulations, and MD Forte brands in the European cosmetics market. The UK company will trade as...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Products Sasha Lill - 020 8652 4341 Depilex has updated its micro current face and body toner units. The new Mini-Micro unit has a full repertoire of face and body toning treatments, while the Mini Micro Advanced offers the additional...

Resurfacer resurfaces.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... Dermalogica's Daily Resurfacer is back - with an improved look. The leave-on exfoliating treatment is now offered in a newly-designed applicator resembling a finger-cot, which has been pre-moistened with the AHA and enzyme-based formula. It...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... A head start for undergraduates Dermalogica gave more than 50 undergraduate students a head start when it hosted a Partnership Programme Privilege Day at its training facility in Leatherhead, Surrey. The day included presentations and...

DIARY DATES.(Regulars)(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... n*SBBM is taking its latest innovation out on the road this month. The OXYjet Star anti-ageing machine combines existing and new techology to bring you five machines in one, including facial muscle workouts, oxygen therapy and advanced...

Electrologists' convention.(Regulars)(British Institute & Association of Electrolysis convention)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The British Institute & Association of Electrolysis held its third AGM and open convention at The New Cavendish Club, London. Guests and members visited exhibitor stands and viewed a series of talks and demonstrations by electrolysis...

Entries wanted for Edge awards.(Regulars)(educational foundation Edge encourages beauty industry employers providing trainning to young people)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Independent educational foundation Edge is encouraging entries from employers in the health and beauty industry to win a share of a [pounds sterling]300,000 prize fund. The awards discover, celebrate and reward employers committed to...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Patch work Troublesome pigmented blemishes are the target of Evenescence - a duo comprising Clarifying Lotion and Clarifying Patches - from Environ. Developed to target the common problem of excessive or abnormally distributed pigmentation...

Natalie's Finnish-ing school.(Regulars)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... It never stops for Natalie Dives, trainer for the Carlton Group. Not only has she been dashing up and down the country visiting lecturers and students, including those from Strode College in Somerset, Mid Cheshire College in Northwich, and...

Cocoa power.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... A new treat for the body has been created to make skincare a temptation. Germaine de Capuccini has introduced two delicious, enveloping products based on cocoa extract - chosen for its cosmetic and endorphin-inducing benefits. Part of the Spa...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Uplifting experience Guinot Longue Vie Buste is an anti-ageing and firming moisturiser for the bust and decollete. Key ingredient is the company's biotech complex, which reinforces skin's natural support structure to firm and lift, while...

Regulars.
June 1, 2007... Good experiences The latest Hara Experience Day allowed salon staff to find out more about the company's waxing products as well as get a sneak preview of the revamped products which will be launched in the new Aston & Fincher catalogue....

Marvellous massage.(Spa Beauty)
June 1, 2007... The HP HydroMassage system from Helionova is said to be the most powerful massage system in the world - and those who have tried the system rave about its effects. At 35psi (pound per square inch), a powerful wave of water spans the width...

Florida date for ISPA.(Spa Beauty)
June 1, 2007... International Spa Association's (ISPA) 17th annual conference and exhibition will be held from 12-15 November at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre in Kissimmee, Florida, USA. Sponsors include Darphin, Pevonia, Decleor USA,...

Making sense of laser/IPL rulese_SClB.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... It's a common complaint among salon/clinic owners that the HealthCare Commission's rules governing the use of laser/IPL in a business are just this side of impenetrable. With this in mind, Mapperley Park, in Nottingham, has been running a...

State-of-the-art clinic.(Regulars)
June 1, 2007... A purpose-built, [pounds sterling]500,000 laser and skincare clinic has opened in the grounds of the Royal Bolton Hospital, in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The Laserase Medical Laser and Skin Care Clinic is owned and managed by Laserase...