Health & Beauty Salon articles from May 2007

Health & Beauty Salon archives from May 2007

Back.(Regulars)(employee motivation is a must for the success of salons)
May 1, 2007... A good team is vital to the success of a salon says Laura Halford-MacLeod There's no point having a beautiful salon offering the latest treatments if you don't have a good team to match. A motivated team with strong leadership is a must...

Client loyalty is key to success.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Grow with who you know is my motto for expanding my salon business. If your clients know you are passionate about your work, they will learn to trust you, and, in turn, if you have faith in your business, you'll see your sales rise. But...

Charity starts... in China Town.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... The team at Bowling Health & Beauty in London's China Town celebrated The Year of the Pig with a fundraising event in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research. While the dancing dragons paraded through China Town, the salon raised more than...

Open up themale file.(Nail News)
May 1, 2007... Even though there is a plethora of nail polishes and potions available to suit all conditions and complaints, savvy nailcare companies are wising up to the fact that if they want to infiltrate the male market they have to give the boys...

Romantic era.(Nail News)
May 1, 2007... Love is in the air and Toma's Love Affair is about to blossom on fingers and toes this coming season. Dubbed by distributor Mad as its most romantic collection to date, it combines rich summer colours along with bridal shades in an 18-piece...

Show.(Spa Beauty)(Olympia Beauty show, event for beauty professionals)
May 1, 2007... Exhibitors are gearing up for the return of Olympia Beauty. Annette Hanford reports This year's Olympia Beauty show promises more brands, treatments, education and companies than ever before. Offering visitors a complete experience, the...

Peace of.(Regulars)(Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa)
May 1, 2007... Aveda's new four-step skincare regime has been designed for acne sufferers of all ages 1SO, WHAT'S NEW? Aveda's Outer Peace is a four-step, anti-blemish skincare system for the treatment of blemishes and acne. Ideally suited to male...

Freshand fruity.(Regulars)(Melon and Mint Facial introduced by Sothys)
May 1, 2007... using melon andmint, Sothys newestspring/summer seasonal facial will hydrate the skin and prepare it for exposure to the sun Skin lives according to nature's bio-rhythms, and, in recognition of this, Sothys has launched a programme of...

A journey toanother world.(Spa Beauty)
May 1, 2007... Thalgo's exclusive terrake range aims to transport clients to one of four sensorial worlds. Annette hanford reports Terrake is a luxury range of products and treatments designed for sensory pleasure and letting go of the mind. It has been...

Somewhere...beyond the sea.(Spa Beauty)(St Brides Spa Hotel)
May 1, 2007... By shunning the corporate market for a more relaxed atmosphere, St Brides spa hotel provides a warm welcome and top-quality spa treatments. By Annette Hanford Rather than marketing itself as a luxury hotel complete with spa facilities, St...

Stock up.(Regulars)(Beauty Express offers pedicure products on next day delivery from stock)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Due to high demand, Beauty Express is offering the Altera and Forte pedicure spas - in an almond and brushed aluminium - on next day delivery from stock. Altera features include a whirlpool foot spa and manual recline-and-slide to allow...

BACD warns of rogue traders.(Regulars)(The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors has urged beauty therapists to beware of rogue practitioners offering courses in dermal fillers and anti-ageing injections without medical training and proper understanding of the risks involved. ...

On theNetwork.(Features)
May 1, 2007... Winning North-West and Scotland Regional Salon of the Year in 2006 at the British Beauty & Spa Awards was the icing on the cake for Margo Robertson, director of Beauty Network in Hamilton, Scotland. training and dedication to client care has...

Be in it to win it.(Features)(the British Beauty & Spa Awards)
May 1, 2007... SAVE THE DATE WHEN: 9 September 2007 WHERE: The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London You can't afford to miss entering the awards. SASHA LILL explains Can't decide whether to enter the British Beauty & Spa Awards? Admittedly, it...

SKIN.(Features)(skin treatments)
May 1, 2007... facial treatments to cleanse, tone and hone in on specific concerns British men are now said to be the cleanest and best turned out in Europe. No longer does a damp flannel and bar of soap suffice in a man's grooming regime. This booming...

Smooth operators.(Features)(marketing of shaving products)
May 1, 2007... encourage clients to start the day with a close shave MD Formulations Shave CrA[umlaut]me, [pounds sterling]19.50 A rich, lubricating formula to allow razor blades to glide safely and effortlessly over skin. The combination of...

Body.(Features)(information on treatments available for bodies in need of a buff and a boost)
May 1, 2007... Perfect Treatments for bodies in need of a buff and a boost Elemis Total Time Out What is it? A skin, body and lifestyle solution. Clients select either the anti-ageing Elemis Skin IQ, or the deep-cleansing Elemis Urban...

More thanskin deep.(Features)(face and body care products for men)
May 1, 2007... These latest products for men are skin saviours for both the face and body Nimue Man Hydro Balance, [pounds sterling]27.30 (from The Hyperion Group) A balanced daily moisturiser that improves the feel and appearance of neglected...

Sterex educates college students.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Sterex director of training, Elaine Stoddart, attended the Chesham and Flackwell Heath campuses at Amersham & Wycombe College on consecutive days to take more than 40 students through the new Sterex Educational Day. The day encompassed a...

Scent wins best display.(Nail News)
May 1, 2007... Mavala recently held a regional competition for the best window display incorporating its products. The winners, who showed great flair and imagination, included Scent, regional winner for Boston in Lincolnshire. Its artistic display cleverly...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Smooth surface Help smooth away clients' facial lines with the latest anti-wrinkle product from Bruno Vassari. Part of the Kianty Experience range, Enox is a special concentrate that smoothes away the telltale signs of ageing. The product...

Alquimia does it all for charity.(Spa Beauty)
May 1, 2007... Anyone stepping into Alquimia Spa in York on Comic Relief Day would be forgiven for thinking bright-red locks and lipstick are the latest colour trend. But it was just staff painting the town red - and all in the spirit of Red Nose Day 2007....

Anantara Spa in Maldives.(Spa Beauty)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Over-water Anantara Spa has opened in the Maldives. Spanning 1,500sq m and featuring nine treatment suites, the spa was designed to be in harmony with the landscape, with emphasis placed on light and space. The environment is brought into...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Ice, ice baby Express Radiance Ice Cubes, from French skincare house Anne Semonin, are part of a new generation of cosmetics called neurocosmetics, which calm skin's nerve endings and restore its natural balance. Formulated with marine...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Just de-Liscious Anthony Braden's Liscious Lips lip shine has been made over. Now in a purse-sized, easy-squeeze tube, it contains more pigment (for more colour) and is non-sticky. With moisturising benefits and a delicious fruity taste,...

Regulars.(The 14th annual International Con- gress on Anti-Ageing Medicine and Regenerative Biomedical Technologies)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Anti-ageing on agenda The 14th annual International Con- gress on Anti-Ageing Medicine and Regenerative Biomedical Technologies was held recently in Las Vegas The four-day event featured more than 70 international speakers, hundreds of...

Spa Beauty.
May 1, 2007... Body Beautiful joins Spa Show The Spa Show has joined forces with the Body Beautiful Show, with both consumer exhibitions being held at the Business Design Centre, in Islington, North London, from 2-4 November. More than 20,000 visitors...

Innovations for the boys.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Burton College's hair and beauty therapy salon, Innovations, held a special male client week to increase awareness of the male grooming industry. It offered two-for-one deals on a variety of treatments, including manicures, waxing, pedicures...

CELEBRITY STATUS.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... n Celebrity make-up artist Jemma Kidd is now teaching and training with Jane Iredale mineral make-up. "I use Jane Iredale cosmetics at my make-up school because they are organic and based on micronised minerals that are made without...

Regulars.(Cidesco celebrates 60th anniversary)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Cidesco celebrates 60th Industry expert, Kristin Schaefer Centofanti, gave a fascinating lecture and PowerPoint presentation describing the latest advances on "bio-stimulation: new concepts in electrotherapy" at the 55th Congress and...

Give me the eye.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Add a twinkle to eyes with Claudia Fallah's metallic liquid eyeliner, Sparkle. Non-allergenic, it is available in four fabulous colours - silver, turquoise, pink and black. Price: [pounds sterling]7.50 +VAT RRP [pounds sterling]15 Tel:...

CND ambassadors meet for summit.(Nail News)
May 1, 2007... A gathering at the Hyperion corporate HQ in Leeds saw Creative Nail Design (CND) ambassadors meet up for a two-day UK summit. European director for sales and marketing, Mishceila Haupt, gave an insight on future products and continued...

contentsMAY 2007.(Regulars)
May 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 developments 22 e_SIhtparamedical newse_SFlbUpdates and round-ups 25...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Get balanced Dayenne is a dedicated skincare collection specifically for oily, problem, sensitive or acne-prone skin. Created in conjunction with hospital dermatologists, its secret weapon is brewers' yeast to balance skin's pH and...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Cocktail hour Are your clients in need of a touch of glamour? Then check out Doll Face Beauty Cocktails - so called, because, like a cocktail, each skincare product is carefully hand-made with just the right ingredients (think flower...

Regulars.(Ellipse targes medical profession with the Ellipse I2PL)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Ellipse broadens appeal with I2PL Ellipse is targeting the medical profession with the Ellipse I2PL, describing the device as "a safe and affordable resource to help broaden the scope of patient care and experience". The system fits...

Power shower.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Add an extra oomph to your bathing experience with Eve Taylor's three new (200ml) aromatherapy shower gels. Astrelle is soothing and harmonising with lavender, geranium, clary sage and galbanum to help unwind and ease away pressures Citrelle is...

Eve Taylor opens training centre.(Regulars)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Eve Taylor has added a new education and training centre to its manufacturing and administration headquarters in Peterborough. The first group of students to visit were from the Takara Belmont International Beauty School in Japan. All of...

Nail News.(appointment of Kirsty Smitherman and Georgie Smedley)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... EzFlows appoint new educators On behalf of EzFlow Nail Systems UK, Grafton International has appointed five new educators: Kirsty Smitherman will work for Doncaster sub distributor and master educator, Jo Shirley Corey Stockwell gained...

Put the boot on.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Ideal for use between treatments, GeLuscious and NouveaDerm gloves, boots and socks are packed with do-good ingredients (hydrators and vitamins) encapsulated in a gel lining to leave feet and hands soft and silky smooth. Available in pink...

Golden moments.(Regulars)(emu oil, massage oil with skin-healing properties)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Used in Aboriginal medicine for centuries, emu oil is a natural massage oil packed with essential fatty acids (including oleic 51.7%, palmitic 22.3%, linoleic 10.7%) that have excellent anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties. Now...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Students get chocolate fix 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 guidance...

HOF staff jet to Jamaica.(Regulars)(House of Famuir)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... House of Famuir (HOF) held its annual staff conference in Jamaica. While in Runaway Bay, employees previewed the 30th anniversary catalogue and new products, including Clearskin microdermabrasion, Diamond Peel and Lipo InfraLight machines....

New TV role for Shankey.(Regulars)(beautician Jason Shankey to be a part of makeover television programme)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Male grooming guru and salon owner Jason Shankey is the new grooming expert on Channel 4's 10 Years Younger. Jason is thrilled to be part of the makeover programme. "When I heard the male make over was to be a highlight of series four, the...

The olive branch.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Spoil your clients with products from the new Olive Care Line by LCN. Rich in moisturising and protective properties, the trio comprises: Olive Hand & Body Oil, which can be used as a massage, bath or body oil easily absorbed Olive Hand Lotion...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... MAKE-UP Pretty in pink Jane Iredale's Power of Pink Collection conjures images of girlie femininity - from soft cotton candy to the flamboyance of brilliant raspberry, and many in between. Think Pink Pure-Pressed Triple Eye Shadow is...

Nail News.(promotion of nail care for men)
May 1, 2007... Who are you? Nic Coomber 42, MD, Beauty Concepts International (LCN nail products) What do you do? Responsible for the day-to-day running of the company and the development of business plans for its long-term future. How do you find...

Regulars.(Directory)
May 1, 2007... PUBLISHER/Editor-in-Chief Jayne Lewis-Orr 020 8652 8255 events Executive June Berry 020 8652 8852 project manager Clare Jeffery 020 8652 8251 Deputy Editor Moira Paulusz 020 8652 3206 News & Features EDITOR Annette...

Keep to therightpath.(Features)(case study on correct employee disciplinary procedures)
May 1, 2007... ignorance of the correct disciplinary procedures can prove costly. David wright looks at one spa that found out the hard way I recently dealt with an interesting disciplinary case, where procedures had not been properly followed. The case...

Keep itcovered.(Features)(insurance policies for business)
May 1, 2007... Insurance is something your business can't do without. Moira Paulusz asks industry experts for advice on how to make sure you're not left exposed By law, anyone setting up in business must have insurance - and good sense dictates any...

The onlyway is up.(Nail News)(employee training at beauty salons is required to improve their skills)(Viewpoint essay)
May 1, 2007... Samantha Sweet believes investment in staff training is vital As a passionate nail educator and ambassador (plus, in days gone past, I headed up education for the Creative Nail Academy Network in the UK), I believe the journey to...

People on the move.(Nail News)(appointments)(Energist)(CyDen)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... - Swansea-based Energist (which markets variable pulsed light systems) has appointed two new staff. CERIS ROBERTS is UK trainer and JEMMA ROWLANDS is clinical adminstration assistant. Both will advise clinics and salon owners on the latest...

Editor's letter.(Regulars)(2007 British Beauty & Spa Awards)(Editorial)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Here's a promise I shall be keeping over the next few months - and that is writing about the 2007 British Beauty & Spa Awards for this year! Now in its 11th year, the awards are a celebration of all that is best in the beauty, nail and spa...

SpaBA votes in new board.(Spa Beauty)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... A new board was voted in at the Spa Business Association's (SpaBA) AGM, held in London. Those re-elected included Suki Kalirai (chairman) Roisin Isaacs (deputy chairman) Don Camilleri (responsible for spa standards in the UK and Ireland)...

Feelinggrand.(Spa Beauty)(Grand Hotel Fasano and Aveda Corp. come together and buid Aqva Spa)
May 1, 2007... Grand Hotel Fasano,Italy, is Aveda's seventh European destination spa. Moira Paulusz reports The Grand Hotel Fasano rises majestically from the western foreshore of Lake Garda, in northern Italy, in an idyllic setting of water, hills and...

Musicalyouths.(Nail News)
May 1, 2007... Stars put in a polished performance at the AMA. Moira Paulusz reports Red-hot musicians and Hollywood stars alike sought refuge in the 2006 American Music Awards (AMA) talent lounge, where they treated themselves to Creative Nail Design...

Nail clippings.(Nail News)(Grafton International appoints Jane Cook and Cuccio International appoints Jane Hodkinson )(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... n*OPI is all at sea. The company's manicures and pedicures are now available on board the luxury cruise ship Hebridean Spirit. n*Nicola Stott has become a consultant for Leighton Denny Expert Nails, responsible for building brand equity and...

Natural Nail announces sales winner.(Nail News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... The champagne flowed as the Natural Nail Company announced its Sales Person of the Year. For the third year running, the much-coveted title went to Anne Berrett, area manager for Sussex, Hampshire and the Channel Islands for her...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Getting it nailed There's a lot to be said for using the right tools for the job, especially when applying nail extensions. OPI offers six new 7in shaped files to take enhancements from unrefined to brilliant shine. Delivering a complete...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE.(Regulars)(appointment of Adrian Mills at Shortcut Software and Deborah Burton and Jane Cook at Grafton International)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... n Shortcuts Software has appointed Adrian Mills as marketing manager to manage UK activities, including strategy formulation, event management and direct marketing, as well as liaise with global offices. Adrian has held marketing roles in IT...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... EYECARE Eye Supreme from Comfort Zone The system features three retail products - Extra Cream Anti-Ageing, Cream Gel and Multiactive Patch, as well as a multi-active mask for professional use, to soothe, hydrate, relieve puffiness,...

Study reveals vital results.(Regulars)(Hamburg University)(American Academy of Dermatology )(Brief article)(Clinical report)
May 1, 2007... Results of a new clinical study released at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Washington, provides evidence that Restylane Vital (non-animal stabilised hyaluronic acid), when injected into the skin, "results in...

Ritual Rooms' London move.(Spa Beauty)(The Ritual Rooms has openes in Portman Village)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... The Ritual Rooms has opened in Portman Village, near London's Marble Arch. The boutique spa - jointly owned by business women Debby Morris and Hannah Webley Smith - offers treatments and products by French skincare house, Anne Semonin. It...

Environ win.(Regulars)(appointment of Sarah Horne at Phenix Biocomposites Inc.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Sarah Horne has been named Environ's area manager of the year 2006. Sarah, who has worked for the company for more than 10 years covering the Midlands area, opened the highest number of new accounts during the previous year. Sarah has...

Talk to the hands.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Keep it clean with SBC's anti-bacterial hand wash and gel - both packed with collagen, aloe vera, tea tree and propolis. The wash gently cleanses without drying and is the first stage in santising skin. Follow with the hand gel to complete...

Snippets.(Regulars)(Eve Taylor(London)Ltd., Tansun introduces accelerator creams and aftercare products)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... nEve Taylor has introduced a series of product knowledge and Oriental analysis workshop events across the country, in addition to its ongoing education at its Peterborough training facility. The next dates are 14 and 15 May in Edinburgh. To...

Southampton degree course.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Southampton Solent University has launched a BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies (business) degree. It combines an academic and professional approach to a range of complementary therapies, as well as core business skills and the knowledge...

Spa Developments gains Hunter as partner.(Spa Beauty)(Brian Hunter gets into operational consulting aspect of the firm)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Brian Hunter has joined Glasgow-based spa design and consultancy specialist, Spa Developments, as a partner. He will head up and develop the operational consulting aspect of the firm, as well as oversee growth of the training academy. ...

Spa Beauty.(fisher Hotel & Country Club)(Ahava UK has openes its first spa )(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... n*Ahava UK has opened its first spa in the Kingfisher Hotel & Country Club, near Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. Run by the company's training consultant, Karen Cook-Wadman, features include two treatment rooms sauna steam room Jacuzzi and a...

Spa Beauty.
May 1, 2007... Thailand comes to London Clients dreaming of tropical climes and exotic beaches won't have to travel quite so far this month, as Malaysia's world-renowned Spa Village Pangkor Laut brings its health and beauty secrets to London's...

Sterex award.(Regulars)
May 1, 2007... Sterex was named Company of the Year at the Champion Awards, at Knowsley Community College's annual awards ceremony. Sponsored by Knowsley Associates, the event recognises companies that invest time and effort in enhancing student learning,...

Aromatherapy at Sandy Lane.(Spa Beauty)
May 1, 2007... The Spa at Sandy Lane, Barbados, has teamed up with Aromatherapy Associates to develop a collection of signature treatments using oils specifically blended for it. Embodying the essence of the hotel and its Caribbean location, the two...

Lecturers gen up on Ultraderm.(Regulars)(Harrogate College)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Lecturers from Harrogate College in North Yorkshire undertook Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training under the supervision of The Carlton Group's trainer, Natalie Dives. The day focused on Ultraderm, Carlton's electrotherapy...

Regulars.(beautician Roxanne Sandiford named body Optimise Slimmer of the Year)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Wrapping it up When Roxanne Sandiford was named bodyOptimise Slimmer of the Year, she was quick to attribute much of her success to figure-firming treatment, Universal Contour Wrap. Holistic and beauty therapist Roxanne trained to...

Utell's target market.(Spa Beauty)
May 1, 2007... Utell Hotels and Resorts, an arm of Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions, has unveiled a "target marketing" strategy to enable consumers to select hotel spas more easily, and travel agents to sell more effectively. The spa resorts collection...

Regulars.
May 1, 2007... Moisture hit This spring, help your clients achieve a refreshed and radiant complexion with Yon-Ka's Masque No 1 - an intense, moisture-release gel-cream mask that soothes, repairs and hydrates. The key ingredient is imperata cylindrica...