Health & Beauty Salon articles from March 2006

Health & Beauty Salon archives from March 2006

News.(manicure experts)
March 1, 2006... Su Marsh (Italy): in the UK, Su boasted a celebrity clientele and was called on for media work. She has co-written nail design and technology books and has judged many competitions in the UK and abroad. She resides in Italy where she teaches...

Business Extra.(Tips to planning process)
March 1, 2006... When you look at new premises it is important to check if any type of planning permission is needed. Employing an experienced agent saves time in preparing and submitting the application and talking to local authority planners and demonstrating...

Business Extra.
March 1, 2006... Wouldn't it be wonderful if you had a translator to use with your clients so every word that came out, every gesture you make, and every expression on your face would be translated into a language your client would connect to? And if you owned...

News.(Orly International Inc.)(Orly's new Pedicure Spa Kit)
March 1, 2006... 1WHAT'S NEW FROM ORLY? The Orly Pedicure Spa Kit contains six deluxe treatment products formulated to invigorate, replenish and beautify feet. 2AND WHAT'S IN THE BOX OF TRICKS? The pack contains a soak, sanitising and deodorant, an...

Feature.(Spa Industry Analysis)
March 1, 2006... During my years in the spa industry I have visited all types of spas, from urban and hotel to destination spas worldwide. Ten years ago, very little attention was given to retail sales, but now there is a dramatic change in the attitude towards...

News.
March 1, 2006... Salon System's Frenchy's is a mini manicure collection ideal for clients who want either a classic French manicure or a shimmering, contemporary look. The pack is available in six varieties - including natural, pink and lilac - and...

News.(new ideas going in the salon motivates workforce)
March 1, 2006... It is this time of year that I start thinking about spring cleaning. Not just from a physical point of view around the home and salon, but mentally. I like to get new ideas going in the salon, allowing everyone to have a voice and ensuring a...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Gatineau's four-in-one super-cleanser, Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream, promises to thoroughly cleanse, lightly tone, gently exfoliate and protectively moisturise without clogging skin. Key ingredients are: Gatineau's Melatogenine...

Products.
March 1, 2006... She may be your mother, but she's still a woman - and nothing makes a woman feel better than a glowing complexion. This is why Yon-Ka's Rejuvenation Programme gift package is the ideal Mother's Day present. Packaged in a stylish vanity case are...

Products.
March 1, 2006... With retail sales in mind you can now offer your clients a brighter, whiter smile with two whitening kits from Teethwhite. Promising to whiten teeth by up to eight shades, the Salon Immediate kit contains mouthpieces (which can be moulded to...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Inform your clients of promotions and offers in minutes wherever they may be - with a text direct to their mobile phone. The service, being offered by Soft Option Technologies as a new feature of its MJog appointment reminder system, promises...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Need a new website or an update of an existing one? ClientWave Beauty Marketing offers a bespoke service to guide beauty salons and therapists through the website design process. Its website (www.clientwave-creative.co.uk) explains everything...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Put a spring in clients' step the morning after the night before with Pure Energy isotonic fluid replacement drink. It contains electrolytes - mineral salts that dissolve in the body's fluid, including sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium....

Products.
March 1, 2006... Glossy magazines are a staple for all good salon waiting areas and now you can keep up-to-date with the latest issues and save money at the same time. DLT Media will supply a selection of the latest consumer magazines, delivered directly to...

Products.
March 1, 2006... The new make-up range from Gerard's blends Italian luxury and elegance with the finest natural ingredients. Prepare skin with Mon Prix Pre Make-up Ampoule, a flash treatment for tired, stressed skin; conceal imperfections with Top Base or...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Make ladders and snags a thing of the past with Air Stocking. This "hosiery in a can" product gives the illusion of nylon tights without the seams. Containing microfibre silk powders, the waterproof product (available in three shades - bronze,...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Clients wanting a perfect pout to rival Angelina Jolie's should check-out Sexyhair's Big Sexy Lips. This two-step lip plumper contains a circulation-accelerating, tissue-enhancing ingredient that gives lips a sensually swollen pout (the Prime &...

Products.
March 1, 2006... After a harsh winter, Masters Colors has turned its attention to sensitive skin and developed Correcteur Anti-Rougeurs. This redness concealer camouflages using a green tint to cancel out the red tone in the skin and treats sensitive areas. The...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Smart Buy (from Helionova) offers an alternative to strip waxing with its latest addition, Monoi Film Wax. The company says it is ideal for sensitive areas and skins and is similar to traditional waxing but a strip is not needed for its...

Products.
March 1, 2006... The UltraPro Complex is the latest electrotherapy machine in the Carlton Professional range. Combining high-frequency, galvanic, brushing, micro-current, vacuum and vacupulse in a self-contained unit, the machine, for face and body care, allows...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Nora Bode has expanded its range with the addition of the Oxycrystal Microdermabrasion unit. Ensuring a regular and fine adjustable flow to circulate three types of fine crystals over the skin, the company says the unit gently removes dead skin...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Aston & Fincher has extended its Gammastore range with the addition of the Eka reception desk. Visually striking and practical, it comes with the option of white or blue plexi-strips; choice of laminates; and a lockable drawer. Price:...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Beautelle's popular saddle stool, designed for its ergonomic support and comfort, has two additions to the range. The High-Rise reception saddle has all the features of the normal saddle, combined with a tall gas strut to raise the user from...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Quinessence's Damask Rose Toner is designed to refresh and revitalise skin without drying it out. Witch hazel helps to firm the elasticity of pores and leaves skin feeling energised, while the fragrance of rose otto is said to refresh and lift...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Be first in the queue for Eve Taylor's latest addition, Q10 Lift Serum (co-enzyme CoQ10). Formulated to help counteract the effects of ageing and to reduce lines and wrinkles, its antioxidant properties are said to combat free radical damage...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Tempo Spa is the latest homecare line from Skeyndor. Developed to complement and supplement the cleansing and purifying properties of water with a combination of hydrotherapy (atomised Bretagne sea water), aromatherapy (essential oils), and...

Products.
March 1, 2006... To complement its contouring and detoxifying salon treatment Oceanic Antioxidant, Maria Galland has introduced two homecare products. Satin Feel Nourishing Lotion 412 is an intensive, firming, moisturising and rehydrating body milk with marine...

News.(Tanning products continue to evolve)
March 1, 2006... Way back when a streaky, teak-coloured complexion was the tan-orexic's only option, sophisticated, sun-kissed formulations were a world away. Fast-forward to today's lotions and potions. Virtually foolproof, they provide an all-over, golden...

UK News.
March 1, 2006... What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being at peace with myself and those around me. What is your greatest fear? Flying - which is ridiculous as I have to fly frequently in my role as international trainer for OXYjet. which...

Products.
March 1, 2006... Payot's gift-with-purchase for Mother's Day is a plum-coloured satin pouch. The pouch, worth [pounds sterling]12, is free when clinets buy any two Payot face or body retail products. Enquiry number: 189

Products.
March 1, 2006... Pevonia's Mother's Day gift, Place of Serenity, contains products to destress, relax and calm mind and body. The Body Moisturizer (50ml) contains safflower oil, rosemary and chamomile; Bath & Shower Gel Anti-Stress (50ml) has essential oils to...

News.(Sands - tanning salon)
March 1, 2006... As well as being a popular and profitable addition to a salon's treatment menu, the increased demand for tanning services led husband and wife team Derek and Kerry Ellway to develop their own dedicated tanning franchise concept, known as Sands...

Feature.(London's bid to host WorldSkills 2011)
March 1, 2006... Following Britain's successful proposal to host the 2012 Olympic Games comes London's bid to host WorldSkills 2011. This international biennial event brings together more than 700 skilled youngsters from 42 countries to compete in a range of...

News.
March 1, 2006... Acas has launched a free online learning course to help employers understand and prevent bullying in the workplace. The course at www.acas.org.uk shows employers how to recognise and deal with bullying and harassment and provides good practice...

Feature.(Needs and Methods for Sunless tanning)
March 1, 2006... Pale and interesting in winter time may be de-rigour, but come the summer, a tan is the number-one choice. As soon as the weather hots up and clients shed their clothes, they want a beautiful, natural-looking, bronzed skin to make them feel and...

Feature.
March 1, 2006... Since The Skincare Sanctuary took on the distribution of the marine-based spa brand Phytomer in 1999, the company has boosted its profile and image in the spa industry, concentrating on making its name better known while simultaneously opening...

News.(Spa Businesss Association's first National Spa Week)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... By any yardstick, the Spa Businesss Association's first National Spa Week (NSW) - sponsored by drinks giant Coca-Cola and EZ-Book, and held nationwide in September 2005 - was a massive success. Just-released SpaBA figures show the publicity...

News.(Steiner Leisure plans expansions in United States)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Steiner Leisure is riding high according to USA press reports. The company plans to expand on land and sea with spas catering to Americans hoping to make the most of their vacation - and Wall Street analysts are tipping shares in the company as...

News.(Payot sponsors The Celtic Manor Wales Open)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Payot is to be the presenting sponsor at the 2006 Ladies' Day, part of The Celtic Manor Wales Open, a leading European golf tournament. The tournament (1-4 June) will be held at The Celtic Manor resort, Newport, south Wales, and has been a...

News.(Wellness & Spas Middle East Exhibition-part of Beautyworld Middle East trade fair )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The third Wellness & Spas Middle East Exhibition - part of the Beautyworld Middle East trade fair (22-24 May) - promises to be the biggest to date, according to organiser Messe Frankfurt. More than 180 exhibitors, representing 300 brands,...

News.(Bath Spa project soon to be completed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The troubled [pounds sterling]35m Bath Spa project will be completed by April this year - more than three years late, according to a report in Reed Business Information's Contract Journal. A Bath & North East Somerset Council spokesman said the...

News.(Thailand to host International Spa Association conference and exhibition)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Thailand is to host ISPA 2006, the International Spa Association's Asia-Pacific conference and exhibition, to be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok (3-5 May). With the theme 'the best of the east', Thailand is...

News.(Center Parcs N.V. signs an agreement to operate a leisure complex)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Short-break operator Center Parcs has signed a head-of-terms agreement to operate a major new apartment and leisure complex on the St Helier, Jersey (Channel Islands) waterfront. It will include a luxury spa complex. Under the agreement,...

News.(Aromatherapy Associates' products and treatments are available at International Six Senses Spa group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... A selection of Aromatherapy Associates' products and treatments are now available at a number of spas operated by the international Six Senses Spa group. The group's spas are designed as contemporary sanctuaries that take clients on a sensory...

News.(patients overdosing in vitamins, survey of general practitioners)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Norwich Union Healthcare's Health of the Nation Index reported 41 per cent of GPs believe their patients are overdosing in vitamins and are unaware that they can react with medication and have negative results. The report found that 93 per cent...

News.(Bliss (Beauty Leisure Industry Supplies and Services) has secured [pounds sterling]1.1 million-worth of funding)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Leeds-based Bliss (Beauty Leisure Industry Supplies and Services) has secured [pounds sterling]1.1 million-worth of funding from the Bank of Scotland Corporate to open a tanning training academy in the city. The company will use the funding to...

News.
March 1, 2006... French skincare company Guinot has formulated a new ingredient to replace retinol (vitamin A) in its anti-ageing and firming face and bodycare products. The Dermostimulines complex is derived from passion fruit, which is rich in amino...

News.
March 1, 2006... Consumers spent [pounds sterling]173 million on Humane Cosmetics Standard-labelled cosmetics and toiletries, beating sales of Fair Trade food in 2004, according to the Ethical Purchasing Index published by Co-operative Financial Services. ...

News.(Jade Goody dubbs the miracle slim-down treatment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Ex-Big Brother celebrity Jade Goody dubbed the Universal Contour Wrap a "miracle slim-down treatment" during a feature in Reveal magazine showing a loss of almost 10in after being "wrapped" in her new beauty salon. Jade said the sea...

News.(Wholeview wins International Distributor of the Year award at Environ International Distributors' Conference )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Wholeview, the UK distributor of Environ vitamin skincare, scooped International Distributor of the Year award for the third time, after achieving the highest number of product sales. Environ is now marketed in more than 30 countries...

News.(Gatineau launches new skin care products and airs advertisements on QVC-The Shopping Channel )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... French skincare house Gatineau aired its largest-ever Today's Special Value on the QVC shopping channel. An updated look and feel to the on-air presentation, along with a new futuristic set design in chrome and glass, provided the perfect...

News.(Olympia Beauty, trade show planning)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Olympia Beauty, held at London's Olympia, 7-8 May, promises to be a refreshing experience, according to the show organiser and exhibitors alike. CACI managing director Dean Nathanson said the convenient central London location allows...

News.(Collin UK appoints Karen Rowe and Samantha Gardiner)(Wholeview appoints Lisa Panton)(Skincare Sanctuary appoints Coralie Vial)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Collin UK has appointed Karen Rowe and Samantha Gardiner area managers for the north-west and south-west regions, respectively. Their job is to promote the company to its existing accounts, as well as offering business development and customer...

UK News.(Beauty therapist Gina Akers opens a training centre)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Beauty therapist Gina Akers - who appeared on Channel 4's The Salon, has opened a hair, beauty and nails training centre in Swindon, Wilts. ABC Training is a modern, fully-equipped centre providing a variety of courses - in image- and...

UK News.(Sam Wim-alaweera opens two beauty salons)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Sri Lanka-born Sam Wim-alaweera grew up dreaming of running her own holistic health and beauty studio. She has now realised her dream with not one, but two salons. Located in Hammersmith and Fulham, Bty Salon's ethos is to blend ancient...

UK News.(Celebrity barber Daniel Rouah took to the road presenting a series of seminars )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Celebrity barber Daniel Rouah took to the road presenting a series of seminars around the UK, demonstrating the traditional skills of professional barbering. The Frenchman, a trailblazer in male grooming, visited the team at Green Health Club...

UK News.(Jason Shankey Male Grooming female team pose of steamy calendar images)(Everyman Male Cancer Charity)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The female team at Jason Shankey Male Grooming threw caution to the wind by posing for a series of steamy calendar images to help raise funds for the Everyman Male Cancer Charity, much to the delight of clients at the company's salons in London...

UK News.
March 1, 2006... The Face and Body Shop in Grotton, Saddleworth, Yorks, held a ladies' charity dinner in aid of Oldham Bereavement Support. More than 200 women attended the event at The White Hart Inn Lydgate, raising [pounds sterling]5,024 for the charity.

UK News.(Frontlinestyle Hair & Beauty Spa launches Phytomer products and treatments )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Frontlinestyle Hair & Beauty Spa in Bath celebrated the launch of Phytomer products and treatments with an evening of special events, including a demonstration of Phytomer's Ionithermie Inch Loss treatment. "Our clients are looking for luxury...

UK News.(Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa's managing director Hellen Ward passed BHAB Qualification for Licensed Retail)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Hellen Ward, managing director of Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa in London's Sloane Square, has become one of the industry's first landladies. Hellen passed the BHAB Qualification for Licensed Retail, which made her a Personal License Holder. ...

UK News.
March 1, 2006... Trainee make-up artist Samantha Hawley, a student at Chesterfield College, re-created the iconic looks of screen legend Audrey Hepburn on ITV's Calendar news presenter Gaynor Barnes at the opening of the college's new campus in Clowne,...

UK News.
March 1, 2006... First-year students from Burton College's NVQ Level 2 beauty courses have undertaken workshops in the Natures Way skincare range and waxing using products from Hive of Beauty as part of their studies. Vicki Davies, from Natures Way supplier...

UK News.(Grahame Gardner)(De Montfort University, generated innovative designs for Grahame Gardner)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... A project with the BA Honours Fashion students (year two) at De Montfort University, Leicester, has generated a number of innovative designs for uniform manufacturer Grahame Gardner. The company has been working with the university putting...

News.(Elemis launches services and products for retail sector)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Elemis has launched into the retail sector with products and treatments available at Debenhams and Harvey Nicols in London, and Harvey Nicols in Edinburgh, Manchester, and Dublin. The company will also launch into the international market, in...

News.(Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa opens new Spa in Austria)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Aveda has opened its first destination spa in Austria - at Langenlois, in the wine-growing Kamptal Valley. The 1,000sq m spa, housed in the four-star Loisium hotel, boasts 12 treatment rooms; saunas and steam baths; and a heated outdoor...

News.(Monochrome day spa opens)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The 3,500sq ft Monochrome day spa has opened in Chelsea. Situated in Duke of York Square, just off fashionable King's Road, it "is designed to de-stress busy London urbanites". The spa has six treatment rooms - four downstairs (two with...

News.(Ocean Club has chosen Thalgo as its brand for marine based products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Ocean Club, based in Seahouses, Northumberland, has chosen Thalgo as its chosen brand - the marine-based products complement the spectacular coastal location of the [pounds sterling]2.5m leisure club and spa. The complex has four treatment...

News.(Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa)(Hyatt's new treatment - The Blackberry balm hand massage)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... As spa director of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa, in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, spa director Kyra Johnson is familiar with the ravages of "Blackberry thumb" (a form RSI). Named after the ubiquitous hand-held, e-mail and mobile...

News.(Q-Med has launched its lip enhancement treatment - Restylane Lipp)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Swedish bio-technology company Q-Med, which makes the dermal filler Restylane, has launched its latest lip enhancement treatment - Restylane Lipp. Lips are highly vascular and mobile, and the mechanical action of laughing, smiling, and talking...

News.
March 1, 2006... Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ vitamin skincare, was one of the speakers at the recent three-day International Medical Cosmetic and Anti-Ageing Society (IMCAS) conference in Paris, which focused mainly on lasers, fillers and mesotherapy....

News.
March 1, 2006... Doctors Patrick Bowler and Paul Myers and Samantha Hills of Lynton Lasers have had their retrospective study on the use of intense pulsed light (IPL) for the treatment of dermatologic disorders published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology....

News.
March 1, 2006... 7-9 and 13-15 March. The International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA) is holding a three-day course in London covering major aspects of effective skin analysis and consultation. Presented by beauty therapy educator Florence Barrett-Hill (in...