Health & Beauty Salon articles from March 2004

Health & Beauty Salon archives from March 2004

Back ; chat.(Botox.)
March 1, 2004... Botox may be the most popular non-surgical method to prevent ines and wrinkles, but there are many factors to consider before offering the treatment. Ron Myers gives some advice Botox (botulinum toxin) is the world's No.1 medical...

Quicken the pulse.(The Pulsar hair removal system.)
March 1, 2004... Pulsar is a permanent hair reduction and photo-rejuvenation system that uses a novel pulse light sequence and large applicator to provide speedy, dramatic results. Annette Hanford reports 1 WHAT IS THE SYSTEM?The Pulsar is an intense pulsed...

Denny's Diary.(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Mother's Day is on 21 March, and I will of course be going back up North to spend it with my mum. I'm sure I will end up doing her nails for her as a treat. Like most mothers, mine likes to be pampered, so she loves having her nails done. I...

Texas; triumph.(Conference and expo.)
March 1, 2004... more than 2,000 spa professionals descended on dallas for the spa association's 13th conference and expo. Moira Paulusz reports Incidence: One in three (35 per cent) UK residents have visited a spa in the last 12 months, compared to 21...

Read all about it.(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... annette hanford looks at titles of interest to the industry Title: Give It Up for Smokers. Help for Smokers...from your PC. PC ROM Available from: Vision Soft, tel 01274 610503 Price: [pounds sterling]9.99 If you're giving...

THE BIG QUESTION.(A spa menu.)
March 1, 2004... It sometimes covers anything up to 20 pages - so, can a spa menu ever be too long? Janine Hawkins, owner, Body Experience, Richmond-upon-Thames. "No, not at all. It depends on the individual reading it. Some clients just skip through the...

Workshop reveals the secrets of Nature's Way.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... First-year students from Burton College's NVQ Level II beauty course attended a one-day workshop to learn more about the Nature's Way skincare range as part of their training. The range is distributed by professional supplier Bellitas, and...

Business looks good for Saks.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Saks hair and beauty group has launched at the David Lloyd Club in South Gosforth, Newcastle. Wilson Derbyshire, who already owns two Saks salons in Northallerton and Scotch Corner, opened his third salon at the end of last year. As a...

Round-Up.(Enquiry # 177.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... n Eve Taylor introduced her new labels this year. The long-awaited designs on all of Eve Taylor's essential oils and professional-range products have a modern look that is sure to catchthe eye. Enquiry no: 175 Beautybroker has introduced...

Sporting chance.(Enquiry # 188.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Natural Touch Aromatherapy has added two aromatherapy lines to its comprehensive range. Aromasport offers sports people a range of products designed for use before and after exercise, containing blends specifically for tired muscles. Packs are...

Don't get needled.(Use creams instead of Botox.)
March 1, 2004... many clients want the effects of a Botox treatment without the pain or the possible risks. Moira Paulusz looks at the creams and serums that offer a non-surgical solution The muscle-paralysing, line-erasing craze that equates with the...

UK association takes shape.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The steering committee for a new spa industry association for Britain and Ireland has been discussing the strategic issues facing the fledgling organisation. Also present were industry representatives from spa towns, operators and the...

Thai government introduces spa bill.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The government of Thailand has introduced the Public Health Standard bill to help organise and categorise people working in the spa industry into the correct groups, as well as to govern and maintain industry standards. The bill also deals with...

Enhance sheds light on Latvia and Lithuania.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Enhanced learning: demonstrations and lectures on Light Heat Energy Technology UK-based Enhance Technology introduced Light Heat Energy Technology (LHE) in Latvia and Lithuania to packed audiences of therapists. The training seminars,...

Derby offers distance-learning degree.(The University of Derby College, Buxton.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The University of Derby College, Buxton, has added distance-learning modules to its degree in international spa management to help overcome "the learning barriers of time and distance students may face". The modules have been developed by...

Continuing Professional Development to be endorsed by HABIA [Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority].(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) is offering training providers the chance to have their programmes endorsed for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD courses provide professionals a means of...

New look for retail range.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... French skincare specialists Guinot has repackaged its Sources de Beaute retail range of facial care products to help therapists and clients distinguish between products. Packaging for the nine-strong range now highlights more clearly the...

Spa people on the move.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... n Raqui de Bidaph is the new hair salon manager at The Celtic Manor Resort's Forum Health Club and Spa, in Newport, South Wales - where she was born. She trained at two of the UK's top salon groups (Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy), then ran a...

BUSINESS BITES.(Column)
March 1, 2004... n The Australian Lycon Wax range of products and accessories is now marketed in the UK by Somerset-based Courthouse Distribution. Using natural resins, beeswax and essential oils in its formula, the range includes hot, strip and Lycojet waxes....

Kohl wins third term at ISPA [International Spa Association].(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Director of spa operations for Princess Cruises, Jeff Kohl, is serving a third term as president of the International Spa Association (ISPA). He was elected at the association's 13th annual conference and exhibition in Dallas, Texas. An...

Super; natural.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Natural nailcare often takes a back seat when compared to the instant appeal and catwalk results of the many extension systems. However, a decent and comprehensive nailcare range will provide your salon with a timeless service and one that can...

Good enough to eat.(Facials from Herzog UK.)
March 1, 2004... Sweet as chocolate and just as addictive, CO CO2 is the new facial from cult Swiss skincare house Karin Herzog. Developed by skincare expert and Herzog UK managing director, Julie Cichocki, it offers a truly indulgent and effective facial by...

Highly complementary.
March 1, 2004... Stratford-upon-Avon College has opened its new Tranquillity Suite, which it believes is the only Further Education training centre in Britain to take a pure holistic approach. The college has developed a comprehensive range of therapy...

Take good care.
March 1, 2004... IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE MARKET, A REALLY GOOD TREATMENT IS NOT ALWAYS ENOUGH. MOST CLIENTS WANT THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE - FROM THE MOMENT THEY ENTER THE SALON TO THE MOMENT THEY LEAVE - As Well As THE LITTLE EXTRAS IN-BETWEEN. ANNETTE HANFORD FINDS...

Moroccan magic.
March 1, 2004... Elemis's first spa in the US provides a calm haven in the most unlikely of settings -Las Vegas. Moira Paulusz reports Few think people think of Las Vegas as anything other than neon-bright, buzzy and somewhat garish. The mile-long strip,...

Happy feet.(Enquiry # 201.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Relieve tired and aching feet andpep up your pedicures with BaByliss's professional foot spa. Offering various massage, heat, and bubble combinations, it also has interchangeable massage attachments and a splash guard to eliminate mopping up....

Bath spa paint dispute continues.
March 1, 2004... Painting subcontractor EJ Manning has dived into the Bath Spa dispute with the damning claim that it told all parties the paint to be used in the pools was not up to the job. According to a report in Contract Journal (4 February 2004), the...

Vanilla nice.(Enquiry # 206.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Sweetly scented and creamy-rich, Heaven's Vanilla Pod Hand & Nail Cream promises to stay on the skin for hours - even after your clients have done the washing up. It is absorbed immediately when applied to the skin, smells delicious and leaves...

Sea for yourself.(Enquiry # 191.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... .Guam Seaweed Mud, harvested from unpolluted sea beds, is marine algae combined with clay containing ivy extracts and lemon and oregano essential oils. The mud is said to stimulate, tone and strengthen skin's elasticity, and distributor, Luxe,...

Picchu perfect adventure.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Adventure-seeking beauty therapist Vanessa Horne, of Vanessa Horne Health & Beauty in Towcester, Northamptonshire, trekked across one of the highest mountain ranges in the world and helped to raise [pounds sterling]78,000 for the Macmillan...

Absent-minded.(Beauty salon management.)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... THE PROBLEM I am concerned about the level of absence in my salon. It just seems too easy for staff to self-certify or to get sickness certificates from GPs. Is there anything I can do - or do I have to accept the sick note from my...

Great idea in store.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Regis Spa in Allders Regis International has launched its new Regis Hair & Beauty Spa within Allders department store on London's Oxford Street. Spa manager, Geri Stein said: "The team is very excited about the new hair and beauty...

Supporting role.
March 1, 2004... Learning to motivate your team ensures the success of your salon business. Peter Lunn explains how to think smart and act smart Look into your management toolbox to see if you recognise the following, and, if so, do you value and use them?...

Claire thinks Pink for MTV.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Creative master technician Claire McAndrew experienced super-stardom for an afternoon when she was whisked off to enhance pop star Pink's nails for the MTV awards held in Edinburgh, Scotland. "Pink was friendly and put me at ease...

Yours to keep.
March 1, 2004... So, you've got a top-notch staff who are all great at their jobs, as well as being hard-working and loyal. But how do you retain these key workers? One of the most successful systems we have in place for retaining our beauty therapy staff...

Banking on; the future.
March 1, 2004... New salon ventures usually require a bank loan, so MAKE SURE you have thecorrect business plan in place to ensure you get the best deal available.Laura Halford-MacLeod explains how Unless you have unlimited personal funds, the usual route...

Seminars for nail techs to get creative.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Leeds-based Designer Nails continues to offer its Monday seminars for nail techs who would like to play with new products and meet industry mentors. The afternoon and evening demonstrations advise on new features and benefits, Q and A...

Cohr values.(Enquiry number 173.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Mary Cohr's New Youth Lip Care promises to bring lips back to full bloom. According to the company, the product works on three levels. First, phyto-hormones (ederline) reverse slowing collagen and elastin production and vertical lines are...

Face against time.(Facials.)
March 1, 2004... Facials are one of the mainstays of a salon - not only helping to improve the complexion, but also the client's mood. Cleanse, tone and nourish is the mantra to an effective treatment, which, when combined with massage techniques, help deliver...

In the shade.(Enquiry number 190.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Royal Effem has launched Dynamic Control Foundation - an "intelligent" foundation that absorbs excess sebum while simultaneously moisturising skin where needed. The foundation is available in six shades - from very light for "English rose"...

Jersey cream.
March 1, 2004... The Re-aqua Spa and Salon at Kirsten Sand, Jersey, works hard to provide the very best in beauty for its clients. Moira Paulusz reports The living is easy in Jersey - unsurprising since it is an uncommon fusion of English and French,...

Who helps the de-stressers?
March 1, 2004... Beauty therapists earn their living by relieving the symptoms of stress in others, but how can they deal with their own workplace pressures? Christina Golding reports Beauty therapists are highly aware of their role in helping to alleviate...

US set to grant approval to lip enhancement treatment.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Restylane, the facial rejuvenation and lip enhancement treatment from Q-Med, could soon be available in the US following a recommendation for approval from an advisory panel to the USA's Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As part of the...

Design for life.(Enquiry number 171.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Beautelle's best-selling electric lift three-section chair, which readily converts into a strong and stable heavy-duty massage couch, has been further developed to accommodate even more features. The new design incorporates two split legs...

Organic first for Deco Health and Beuaty in Sheffield.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A salon owned by a newcomer to the health and beauty industry has become the first in South Yorkshire to specialise as a Dr Hauschka treatment centre - a beauty treatment using only organic ingredients. A former nurse, Bridget Lazenby...

CIDESCO set for UK growth.(Comite International D'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... CIDESCO International president Helene Bramwell has promised exciting and effective development in the UK, through active promotion among accredited beauty centres and diploma holders, encouraging them to support a CIDESCO membership section in...

Get the massage.(Enquiry number 194.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Hydro Jet warm water massages are claimed to create a sense of wellbeing, fitness and health, offering relief from back pain, stress and tense muscles. Moreover, blood circulation is increased (through massage), helping reduce cellulite in...

Individual approach.
March 1, 2004... Essential oils are increasingly being incorporated into facial treatments to provide specific results for various skin conditions. Debbie Edwards reports Today, salon therapists and their clients are increasingly aware of the therapeutic...

Programmed; to perfection.(Enquiry number 184.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... According to Collin, its Water Radiance Mask and Serum is a single programme of hydration, providing a three-in-one effect: it gives skin an immediate velvety softness; refreshes the cells for an immediate and lasting radiance; and prevents...

Space; mission.
March 1, 2004... As any business expands, so does the need for extra space. graftoninternational managing director Jon Hardwick offers some advice The last time we moved premises back in 1988, we thought we'd bitten off much more than we could chew. We had...

Screen debut for Essential Therapy.(Interview)
March 1, 2004... Essential Therapy owner, Mel Sunshine, right, interviews client Donna Philpin It was a case of lights, camera, action, recently when a film crew visited skincare centre Essential Therapy in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The centre was...

Burton's tailoring.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Beauty and hairdressing staff and students at Burton College, Staffordshire enjoyed a day of fun, which raised almost [pounds sterling]1,500 for the Children In Need charity. The beauty therapy and hairdressing salon, Innovations, opened...

Website provides handy alternative.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Product and training supplier The Nail Company has launched a website as an extension to the company's commitment to customer care. Busy salons can purchase products or find out about training courses any time of the day or night, and,...

Heavenly Sensations five-star spa opens in Fife.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Heavenly Sensations, a complementary health and beauty spa, has opened in Kirkcaldy, Fife, and offers "five-star" treatments to its clients. Owner Amanda Allan enlisted the aid of Business Gateway, Fife, to help her realise her dream. "My...

Dress rehearsal.(Florence Roby. Enquiry #178.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Health and beauty uniform supplier Florence Roby has released some great new trendsetting styles for 2004: they include the (L93) Thai, (L94) Vienna, and (L95) Zen tunics as well as the (L99) Oriental dress. All the new styles are manufactured...

Change of address for Beauty Express.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Owing to tremendous growth and expansion, Beauty Express is on the move to new premises this month. The new premises, comprising 98,000sq ft office and warehouse space, allows the company to continue to grow as well as service its existing...

Finders spa shops first.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Spa house Finders International has opened "spa shops" in Debenhams department stores in Ipswich, Suffolk, and Birmingham's Bull Ring centre. The company has developed the water concept of spas into a retailing experience: a plinth with...