Health & Beauty Salon articles from October 2002

Health & Beauty Salon archives from October 2002

Diary.(Calendar)
October 1, 2002... OCTOBER 1 The 8th China Wuhan International Beauty & Hair Cosmetic Fair, China Wuhan International Convention and Exhibition Center, Wuhan, China. Contact Steven Hu, tel +86 27 8572 9129/9129, fax +86 27 8580 1706, e-mail...

Back ; chat.(new legislation about intense pulsed light services used in salons)(Column)
October 1, 2002... New legislation introduced on 1 April this year means that beauty therapists offering IPL services now face a raft of regulations. It may be foolish, says Chris Braithwaite, but it's certainly not funny The beauty industry, by its very...

Delicious solution.(Decleor's Nutri-Delice product information)
October 1, 2002... Decleor's Nutri-Delice trio contains a feast of essential oils and nutrients to treat dry skin. Moira Paulusz reports 1 WHAT IS IT?It's Nutri-Delice - Decleor's latest, three-strong collection of facial care products, designed to deliver a...

ExCeL-lence; guaranteed.
October 1, 2002... beauty @ salon international promises to be a unique event. moira paulusz, sasha lill and annette hanford report Salon International is the largest exhibition dedicated to hairdressers in the UK: last year, it was visited by almost 30,000...

Studio Holdings' appetite for expansion.(maker of beauty-related supplements plans product introductions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Hitting the headlines with it appetite suppressants and bust-enhancing supplements, Yorkshire-based Studio Holdings has become a public limited company, with plans to launch a wider range of products. "Our plan is now to take on more...

Swiss research facility opens.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mavala has opened a clinic and research facility in its home country of Switzerland. According to the company, the Mavala Clinic and Research Institute in Geneva will become a major source of market intelligence for the beauty industry,...

Oh what a night!(British Beauty Awards)
October 1, 2002... Lights, cameras - action. What the Oscars are to the film industry, the British Beauty Awards are to our industry: the best of the best and the most powerful players gathered together for a glittering night. Fabulous, fantastic, and the...

EC helps break borders.(European Commission pushes member countries for cross-border recognition of beauty operator qualifications)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Beauty therapists and manicurists may soon find it much easier to work in other European Union countries, notably Germany and Austria. The European Commis-sion has begun legal proceedings against these two countries, as well as Spain, Ireland,...

Conference return for expert speaker.
October 1, 2002... Dr Carl Hammerschlag, an expert on the applications of the mind, body and spirit connection, is to be a keynote speaker at the 12th annual International Spa Association (ISPA) conference for the US chapter, to be held in Anaheim, California,...

Called to congress as Aveda welcomes delegates.
October 1, 2002... Aveda is to hold its 13th biennial congress at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minnesota, US, from 20 to 22 October. More than 3,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend. Guests include company founder Horst Rechel-bacher,...

40th anniversary party held in London hotel.(Federation of Holistic Therapists and Vocational Training Charitable Trust organizations)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... An evening at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in London's Knights-bridge marked the official 40th anniversary of the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) and Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). Both were formed in 1962 to transform,...

Beauty Awards - a night to remember.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The British Beauty Awards, held at London's prestigious Royal Lancaster Hotel, was certainly a night to remember, as Jackie Anderson and Marie Rigg, owners of In Harmony Spirit and Balance in East Molesey, Surrey, carried away the Salon of the...

snippets.(education funding and training information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... n The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has published new rates of funding for Modern Apprenticeships and NVQs in England. Under the arrangements (which came into force in July this year), training providers running Modern...

Was it good for you?(making a visit to a skincare spa a memorable experience)
October 1, 2002... How do you make a client's experience at a skincare spa truly memorable? More of us in the profession are learning that technically proficient treatment is not enough. The real key to making people happy is speaking their language, in...

Joanna represents BABTAC.(British Association for Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, Joanna Thompson)
October 1, 2002... Winner of the British Association for Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) UK Skills heat, Joanna Thompson, is to become the association's official representative at the prestigious National Skills Competition to be held at the SkillCity...

Polished; performance.(listing of various skin care products)
October 1, 2002... exfoliators and moisturisers can help maintain the benefits ofa great treatment. annette hanford looks at some of the products available for your salon and clients The secret to a good finish always lies in the preparation - and that rule...

Diana sets sail for Challenge Butterfly.(Diana Cottrell is supported by R Robson in fundraising event)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... R Robson, UK distributor for French skincare house Guinot, is supporting Diana Cottrell, managing director of The Elusive Butterfly, a Guinot Crown salon in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, in Challenge Butterfly - a series of fundraising events to...

Champneys sold to Purdew Group.(Purdew Health Farm Group acquires Champneys Group)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Purdew Health Farm Group has bought the Champneys Group from a Middle Eastern consortium (which will remain in the expanded business) for an undisclosed sum. Michael Winskell, former Champneys chairman, joins the Purdew Group as a board...

Listen ; & learn.(Calendar)
October 1, 2002... sign up now for Beauty @ salon international's lecture programme SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 11am-12pm MANAGING STRESS AT WORK. Creating a stress-free environment is important for any consumer-based business, but in the health and beauty...

Meet the winners.(British Beauty Awards)
October 1, 2002... This year's winners collect their trophies "Launched six years ago to raise the profile of the professional beauty industry by recognising and rewarding innovation and excellence across the breadth of the industry, the British Beauty Awards...

Rapid response.
October 1, 2002... Aromatherapy Associates's Body Boosterstreatments pack a lot into less than an hour.Annette Hanford reports Aromatherapy Associates's collection of 50-minute (booked as a one-hour appointment) Aromatherapy Body Boosters are intensive...

Round-Up.(health and beauty aids)
October 1, 2002... n Aromatherapy Associates' Revive Detox Body Gel has been renamed Revive Detox Cellulite Body Gel. Stimulating ingredients include juniper and grapefruit, to help ease fluid retention and stimulate circulation. Enquiry no: 160 In...

To the manor born.(Hoar Cross Hall strives to be premier health spa resort)
October 1, 2002... Hoar Cross Hall in staffordshire aims to be the 'premier health spa resort in a stately home'. moira paulusz reports Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire might be close to England's industrial heartland and the country's main north-south...

A diamond of a competition.(Alison Thurgood wins High Skin Refiner competition)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Babor's international co-ordinator Mr Pilz presents Alison Thurgood of Brockles Salon in Penrith, Cumbria, with a diamond she won in the company's High Skin Refiner competition, while PR manager Sabine Tschiersch and Nicole Perau from marketing...

De-stress in the city.(re-aqua salons)
October 1, 2002... Rebranded and refurbished, re-aqua isproviding relaxation and revival to frazzled city workers. moira paulusz reports Stressed City of London workers have a smart new haven to head for to chill out - re-aqua. The three-storey salon...

You know it makes scents; scents.(overview of aromatherapy industry)
October 1, 2002... From niche market to big business, aromatherapy is now one of the most popular aspects of the wellbeing industry. Annette Hanford looks at the latest developments According to the dictionary,...

KAL CHAVUTTI (Thirumal).(description of this Indian rope massage)
October 1, 2002... Kal chavutti (thirumal), also known as Indian rope massage, is practised with the feet, rather than the hands. While this may sound strange - even unpleasant - to Western ears, the reality is different, as Emma Field, a practitioner and trainer...

new; movements.(overview of massage)
October 1, 2002... Massage is now among the most commonplace and popular of salon treatments. Sasha Lill looks at some unusual variations on the theme Massage is now a salon staple and often the most popular treatment on the salon menu. While...

Roby's latest robes.
October 1, 2002... Cut a dash in the latest salon wear designs from Florence Roby. Featured in its new brochure are co-ordinating separates (cropped trousers and oriental tunics) as well as a range of fashionable separates made from breathable, non-iron...

Gentle and effective.
October 1, 2002... French skincare house Clarins has added three Gentle Care Deodorants (cream, roll-on and stick) to its range. Active ingredients include extract of buchu leaf (chosen for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties), aluminium chlorhydrate...

Mother's little helper.(Belly Mama Pregnant Belly Oil)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Belly Mama Pregnant Belly Oil, which contains lavender and neroli, is loved by the famous mums-to-be in Los Angeles. Although the degree to which skin forms stretch marks - literally, the point at which the cells will break and scar - is...

Lavender donations.(Elemis donates portion of sales to Lavender Trust)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... From this month (and during the next year), Elemis will be donating 25p to the Lavender Trust from each bottle of its Wild Lavender Shower sold. The Lavender Trust was set up by the late Beth Wagstaff in memory of the journalist Ruth...

Hair stopper.
October 1, 2002... To help control and slow down the re-growth of body hair, Matis has created Pile-Poil serum. The plant-derived active ingredients penetrate the base of the hair follicle causing the hair to weaken and atrophy at the root, the company says....

Return; to the source.(overview of ISPA Asia-Pacific spa conference )
October 1, 2002... This year's ISPA Asia-Pacific conference was held in New Zealand, home to spas both natural and man-made. Julie Garrow reports New spa developments and the latest design trends are top of the agenda in the Asia Pacific region following the...

Fields of healing.(overview of magnetic therapy)
October 1, 2002... Magnet therapy has many uses - from skincare to pain management. Marion Mathews looks at the background and the future for this increasingly popular alternative therapy This year, BABTAC's insurance cover recognised magnet therapy as an...

On-your-toes tan.
October 1, 2002... Fancy beautifully tanned legs the whole year round? The Leg Machine by Classic Legs is a portable (fully assembled) tanning unit designed solely for use on the legs. Compact and on castors, the unit houses 38 x 65W lamps and features digital...

Seeds of change.(Yon-Ka launches its botanical-based skin care products in the UK)
October 1, 2002... The power of plants plays a huge role in Yon-Ka's botanical-based product range, which has now been launched in the UK. Moira Paulusz reports French skincare house Yon-Ka has launched into the UK market with a portfolio of top-flight,...

Gill takes training advice around UK.(Gill Morris of Gill Morris Training )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Gill Morris of Gill Morris Training (GMT) has been out and about visiting colleges all over Britain helping staff with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. Solihull College's commitment to CPD has seen 16 members of...

Hormone offers tan without exposure to the sun.(Monash University develops Melanotan suntan hormone product )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In three years time, the need to sit in the sun to acquire a tan could become a thing of the past, according to Christian Mahne - the BBC's correspondent in Sydney, Australia. It was reported on the BBC news website that a laboratory at...

Beauty Industry runs for charity.(9th Annual Run/Walk for Women )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... More than 35 US-based beauty professionals joined the Beauty Industry team at this year's 9th Annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women, held in Los Angeles to raise money for cancer charities. "The event allows the industry to give something back...

Zoom in on effem.(Royal Effem promotes make-up collection in the United Kingdom )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Italian skincare and make-up house Royal Effem has put together a striking story for its autumn/winter make-up collection. Brightness is the key to the 'Zoom on you' collection, which has a subtle sub-theme of pearl and glitter reflections that...

ChildLine asks for help.(helpline seeks services from alternative therapists )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ChildLine - the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people - is inviting alternative therapists to share their expertise in aid of the charity. From aromatherapists and acupuncturists to reiki healers and reflexologists,...

RAD sun cream wins award.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... A combination of quality, efficiency and value helped Environ scoop the award for Best Skincare Product for its RAD Anti-Oxidant Sunscreen SPF 16 at South Africa's first awards for men's grooming, in association with men's lifestyle magazine...

Caci expands network.(electrotherapy treatments )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Caci International has widened it's worldwide distribution circle with the appointment of new distributors for Russia, Thailand, Greece, Cyprus, China, Mace-donia, Japan, Denmark, Malaysia, Iceland, Pakistan, Italy, USA and Korea. The past...

Editor's letter.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... What an industry to be proud of! The British Beauty Awards, held a few weeks ago, demonstrated all that is best about professional beauty by highlighting those salons and individuals who excel in their chosen areas. We have received fantastic...