Health & Beauty Salon articles from October 2003

Health & Beauty Salon archives from October 2003

Water wonder.(Aquablitz detoxifying treatment from Finders International)
October 1, 2003... The Aquablitz is a scientific detoxifying treatment for body and facial enhancement, according to Finders International. Moira Paulusz reports 1 WHAT IS IT?It's Aquablitz, distributed by Finders International. 2EXPLAINThe Aquablitz is...

Turning up the heat.(British Beauty Awards )
October 1, 2003... When it comes to putting on the ritz and partying hard, beauty therapists leave Hollywood stars in the shade. This year's British Beauty Awards ceremony - when the industry celebrates the achievements of its very best - was no exception. Held...

French; fancy.(Matis salon awards)
October 1, 2003... More than 200 people - all privilege accounts - enjoyed the lavish hospitality of French skincare house, Matis, which put on a splendid show at Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club, in Forest Row, East Sussex, for its fourth awards ceremony. ...

Back ; chat.(salons providing service above and beyond expectations)(Column)
October 1, 2003... Running a profitable business means providing a service above and beyond the client's expectations. Here Ian Beaumont looks at how it can be achieved How to run a good and profitable business? It's a question which all of us seek to answer...

Plenty to Smile about at Cosmoprof show.(Smilegems attends Cosmoprof North America exhibition)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Continuing with its global expansion, Smilegems, which markets temporary jewellery for teeth, reported a successful trip to Las Vegas for the Cosmoprof North America exhibition. Company director Chrissie Atkins said Smilegems was one of...

BioSkin Jetting is worth travelling the world for.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... After reading about BioSkin Jetting - Sterex's wrinkle-diminishing treatment - Sibongile Dube journeyed from New Zealand to Sterex's training centre in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. Sibongile, or Sybil as she is known to her friends, owns...

Sterex holds coursein advanced epilation.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The students of Guildford College and the Sterex team at the end of a very productive and enjoyable two days Once again Sterex Electrolysis International organised its highly successful, two-day advanced epilation course at both Guildford...

Game, set and; well-matched.(Re-aqua at Wimbledon Village )
October 1, 2003... Re-aqua at Wimbledon Village combines the intimacy of a local salon with a broad range of treatments to make sure clients are match-fit. Moira Paulusz reports For 15 years, Village Affair ran as a successful salon in Wimbledon, south-west...

Opening words.(British Beauty Awards)
October 1, 2003... On behalf of Health & Beauty Salon, I am delighted to welcome you to the British Beauty Awards.This event was launched seven years ago to raise the profile of the professional beauty industry by recognising and rewarding innovation and...

First look at BABTAC awareness promotion.(British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology's Beauty Awareness Week )(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology has unveiled preliminary details of next year's Beauty Awareness Week - a nationwide promotion exclusively for association members. The aim of the week - which runs from 29 March to...

Beautelle demonstrates commitment to students.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Demonstrating its commitment to education, British equipment and couch manufacturer Beautelle has produced a student focused product leaflet. This offers college students on recognised courses generous price savings on the company's...

Smooth out the bump.(treatments for pregnant women before and after birth)
October 1, 2003... A woman's body goes through tremendous changes during and after pregnancy, and it needs to be nurtured for the wellbeing of the mother and unborn child. To cater specifically for this need, there are a number of products to pamper mother...

Learn from theprofessionals.(education program on spa and salon management)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... International Spa & Aesthetics (ISA), the educational division of Spa Synergy, has linked up with the Tourism Management Institute of Singapore to set up Singapore's first professional education programme on spa and salon management, to be held...

Belfast beauty therapist Gemma takes Modern Apprentice of the Year award.(Gemma Higgins wins 2003 Jobskills Modern Apprentice of the Year award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Gemma Higgins, a beauty therapy apprentice from Belfast's The Fountain of Beauty salon has been named as the 2003 Jobskills Modern Apprentice of the Year. Run by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) in association with the...

Elegant meeting of east and west.(Elegant Beauty Studio opens)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Guinot distributor R Robson has opened its first appointed salon in London's Chinatown: Elegant Beauty Studio is located on the main pedestrian street in Chinatown and shares its premises with Elegant Hair Salon. Owner Jerry Cheung already...

Sunbed education backed by HABIA.(Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) has welcomed the call from the British Medical Association (BMA) for an education campaign on the use of tanning equipment such as sunbeds. It comes after research by the BMA's Board of...

Salon owners remain unclear on regulations.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) has warned that many salon owners are still unclear on the regulations concerning the working hours of younger people. The Young Workers Directive, which came into force earlier this...

THE BIG QUESTION.(staff motivation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... This month we ask: how do you motivate your staff? Julie Sharp, owner, Alquimia Spa, York: "At least once a month all of our staff are treated 'on the couch' with the same amount of love and respect we give our clients. Therapists...

Bath spadelays.(Thermae Bath Spa )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The much-anticipated, [pounds sterling]25m Thermae Bath Spa project has been bedevilled with problems since inception and subjected to countless delays and over-runs. Setbacks have included delayed testing of the hot spring in case of...

Charging; forward.(iontophoresis)
October 1, 2003... Iontophoresis - the transport of electrically charged ions into the skin - was first discovered 100 years ago, so, with renewed interest in it, what has changed?.Des Fernandes reports There has been renewed interest in...

Sorisa and celebrity hair and beauty expert join forces.
October 1, 2003... Janet (second left) with celebrity clients: Sally Farmiloe, Caprice, Charlotte Ellis (Janet's PR) and the current Miss World, Agbani Darego

Classic; beauty.
October 1, 2003... Yon-Ka's Le Grand Classique prescriptive facial incorporates aromatherapy and breathing techniques to re-balance and regenerate both body and mind. Annette Hanford reports Yon-Ka's luxurious Le Grand Classique is a...

Perfect; prize.
October 1, 2003... Perfector's sales & training executive, Emma Holmes (right), presents the prize for best electrical treatment to Hollie Lowry at a special awards evening held by the beauty therapy department of Bourne-mouth & Poole College, Dorset.

Recline in style.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... Beautelle's ergonomically shaped Ascott Recliner looks stylish while offering good support to the client during treatments such as reflexology. With a chrome frame and black leather finish, its chic, sleek outline means it is also perfect for a...

Gill Morris Training changes its image to reflect its booming business.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Chartered Institute of Marketing, following her post-graduate diploma in marketing and two years' continued professional development. "It has taken nearly six years to reach this particular goal," said Gill. "It has been extremely hard...

State of bliss.(Blisspa)
October 1, 2003... A New York institution, BLissSpa now also has a presence in London. Moira Paulusz checks out the spa that's a big hit with celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow loves BlissSpa. So do Madonna, Uma Thurman, and Kylie Minogue. No surprise then, that it...

Jill Hall receives certificate of appreciation.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Jill Hall of JPS Home Beauty Services celebrated 20 years as a customer of Harbourne Products - suppliers of French skincare brand Pier Auge - receiving a certificate of appreciation. Jill originally started as a therapist within a salon in...

The price ; you pay.(beauty salons )
October 1, 2003... Poorly costed services can mean the difference between success and failure. Andrea Barham reports on the importance of adopting a professional pricing policy Salon owners don't generally allow their rivals to decide the fate of their...

Captain Contamination highlights potential dangers when waxing.(beauty treatments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Green, ugly, cheeky and filthy, leaving a trail wherever he goes. Captain Contamination is a cartoon character created by the marketing department at Ellisons to help highlight the potential dangers of cross-contamination when waxing. The...

Balancing act.(beauty salons)
October 1, 2003... Achieving the right balance between the demands of work and family life can be hard. Mark Phillips explains how a new Government initiative aims to offer more flexible working patterns Working in the beauty therapy industry today can mean...

Spa struck.(Elemis)
October 1, 2003... Elemis opened its first day spa in Miami earlier this year offering serious treatments and soothing decor ensuring the journey towards self-discovery is a heavenly one. Moira Paulusz reports International spa house Elemis opened its first,...

Hidden beauty on Baker Street.(beauty salon)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Guests can now unwind and relax at Hidden Beauty, the new beauty treatment room at the deluxe 119-bedroom Sherlock Holmes Hotel in London's Baker Street. Open from 8am until midnight every day, clients can select which products they wish...

College's treatment day raises cash for hospital.(Knowsley Community College )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The caring NVQ Level 3 beauty, hairdressing and barbering students of Knowsley Community College in Roby, Merseyside, put their skills to a good cause, organising a treatment day to raise money in aid of sick children at Alder Hey Children's...

Viva Las Vegas.(Cosmoprof North America exhibition)
October 1, 2003... The Cosmoprof North America show took place in Las Vegas recently representing all areas of the industry under one roof. So was the hype justified? Richard Napier found out CoHaving repeatedly told my cab driver that I really, really did...

Bright idea.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... E'spa has launched Regenerating Skin Brightener, a treatment cream that regenerates dull, lifeless skin, giving it radiance, luminescence and clarity - naturally. The instant pick-me-up brightens the complexion while eveninging out irregular...

Heading to America.(champissage)
October 1, 2003... In India, they've known about it for 40 centuries. London got the message in 1995, when Narendra Mehta and his wife Kundan established the London Centre of Indian champissage. Champissage is the art of Indian head massage, offering benefits...

Less travel, more training.(cosmetics industry)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Those based north of the Watford Gap will be delighted to learn that brands Gatineau, Ionithermie, Mary Cohr, Masters Colors and Phytomer now have a northern training location. Derby-based Institute Distingue Centre of Cosmetic Excellence...

Making light work of acne.(ClearLight PhotoClearing )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Acne calls for skilled diagnosis and treatment. The newest idea for treating acne vulgaris ,or specifically for killing propionibacterium acnes ( bacteria), the bacteria which causes all the trouble, is light. The USFood and Drug...

A little bit more.(beuty therapists)
October 1, 2003... It takes a great deal of training to become a beauty therapist - but it takes even more to be a member of staff in a spa. And qualifications aren't the only thing you will need. Moira Paulusz reports Spas, with their promise of...

It's a wrap for healthy lifestyle programme.(Universal Contour Wrap)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Universal Contour Wrap (the body- contouring treatment) has given business a boost for Hull salon, Wrap and Relax. An innovative10-week Healthy Lifestyle programme, including fitness training, dietary advice and a course of three wraps, has...

And the winner is.(health resorts/ spas)
October 1, 2003... Body Therapist of the Year Sponsored by Dr Hauschka The first winner of the evening, Alison Taylor, from Essential Health in Ramsey, Isle of Man, collected her award from Dr Hauschka chief executive Sebastion Parsons. She said that to be...

The; shape; of ; things; to; come.(pregnancy spa)
October 1, 2003... For mums to be, what better way to unwind than with top-to-toe treatments to aid relaxation before the birth and tailored treatments to help you regain your shape after. Annette Hanford reports For total bliss during pregnancy,...

Spector on service.(Robert Spector)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Author Robert Spector, an expert in customer service, is to be the fourth keynote speaker at the International Spa Association's (ISPA) conference and exhibition, held from October 13 to 16, in Dallas, Texas, USA. ISPA executive director...

Students learn the art of retailing.
October 1, 2003... Pictured are the beauty students with college lecturer Jill Gooch, left, and Clair Bennett, right First-year students from Burton College's NVQ Level 2 beauty course have been learning the importance of retailing skills in the salon. ...

Ergoline tans the Next Generation.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Health and fitness chain Next Generation Clubs has appointed Ergoline UK to supply sunbeds to its expanding portfolio of centres across the UK. Ergoline will supply six clubs with the new Evolution 500 sunbeds, as well as providing...

Read up on it.(beauty industry)(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... annette hanford looks at titles of interest to the industry Business Management for Hairdressers and Therapists "Managing your Business with Confidence" This updated edition is for those planning their own business or already managing...

The big sell.(beauty salon marketing)
October 1, 2003... Annette Hanford talks to the winner and finalists of this year's British Beauty Awards Marketing category about how they promote their businesses Zen Lifestyle opened its doors in one of Edinburgh's most exclusive residential areas almost...

Government help for Thai salons.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Thailand's 300,000 hairdressing and beauty salons are to get a government-funded makeover to improve the quality of the services they offer. Salons will be required to register with a national business development scheme which will entitle...