Health & Beauty Salon articles from October 2008

Health & Beauty Salon archives from October 2008

Pair chase new crowns.(BSAL Features)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Beauty queens Amy Jackson and Jamie Lee Williams are off to Chicago to represent England in the Miss Teen International and Miss International competitions. The UK event was sponsored by Urban Tan. The company is keen to develop its role...

BRIEF ENCOUNTER.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Ratan Daryani, CEO of Flint Edge, a natural-based head-to-toe grooming range for men, is a well-known figure in the cosmetics industry, with a background as a senior executive at the Body Shop and co-founder of Virgin Cosmetics Q How did...

taking on theworld.(BSAL Features)(Espa's global expansion)
October 8, 2008... Selling a minority share to a Dubai-based company has opened up new markets for Espa. Annette Hanford reports Following the recent sale of a 40% stake in Espa to Dubai-based Istithmar World Capital, you'd be forgiven for thinking Susan...

THE FULERTON FILES.(BSAL Features)(Occupation overview)
October 8, 2008... Session nail technician Andrea Fulerton discovers that movie star Mischa Barton is a true professional Ah, the memories of working with A-list movie stars. It was a sunny Saturday morning earlier this year when I met the fashionably-late...

journal.(BSAL Regulars)(Jo Pucknell of ReBalance)
October 8, 2008... Heading up a team of three therapists, Cardiff-based ReBalance spa manager Jo Pucknell has been nurturing the business since its soft launch in May this year. The treatment list features a cache of signature treatments from Ren and Spa Find...

threecheers.(BSAL Products)
October 8, 2008... This month sees the launch of three very targeted lines - two tackle toning and getting into shape, while the third offers a top-to-toe grooming solution for the boys. Annette Hanford reports MAMA MIO Following on from its...

Spots thedifference.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Demalogica's new mediBac Clearing treatment is designed specifically for adult acne. Annette Hanford reports No longer just a curse of the young or a rite-of-passage for teenagers, acne is now affecting the older generation. However, adult...

best ofthe best.(BSAL Products)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Brighton was the setting for the second SEBTA competition. Annette Hanford reports T he second SEBTA (Student Electrotherapy Beauty Therapist Award) competition was held at the prestigious Grand Hotel in Brighton, Sussex. The competition...

BSAL Regulars.
October 8, 2008... WEIRD WEB A medieval torture instrument perhaps? The prototype for Hellraiser's Pinhead even? No, it's Max Factor's micrometer - a device for make-up artists which 'discloses which facial features should be reduced or enhanced in the...

Hard work is rewarded.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... In its continuing quest for the ultimate in client satisfaction, About Face in Glasgow has been encouraging the newest members of its team of highly trained electrolygists to go forward for the BIAE examination, allowing them to become...

Ann wins Clarins cash for charity.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Ann Maxwell has won the nationwide Clarins Most Dynamisante Woman of the Year Award 2008 - co-sponsored by The Mail on Sunday's You magazine - in recognition of the charity she founded, The Muir Maxwell Trust. It provides vital practical...

BISA scheme in Japan.(Spa News)(British International Spa Association)(Japan Total Beauty Association)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... The British International Spa Association (BISA) has entered the Japanese market, having signed an agreement with the Japan Total Beauty Association (JTBA) to introduce its accreditation scheme (based on spa-goers' satisfaction in a particular...

Students' show of skills.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Around 200 Burton College students demonstrated their skills during an end-of-year hair, beauty and nail show, held at Burton's Belvedere Park Club, and raised money for Burton & District Breast Care in the process. Entitled 'Hair and...

Celebrity Status.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... n*OPI is Graham Norton's choice for guests on his TV show - UK distributor Lena White provides the guest goodie bags filled with OPI products and treatments. Meanwhile, pop sensation Girls Aloud visited Paradise in Belfast, an OPI salon run by...

Cleopatra launches IVQ course.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... Dubai-based Cleopatra Beauty Institute (CBI) - the Middle East's first and only internationally endorsed beauty and holistic training institute - has launched the International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) course, which trains and assists spa...

Spa News.
October 8, 2008... CONTENTS 7 Newse_SFlbIndustry round-up 11 Treatmentse_SFlbThe history of spas and water treatments 14 Spa profilee_SFlbRepechage founder Lydia Sarfati 16 Spa businesse_SFlbWhat does the future hold for Espa? 18...

CONTENTS.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Welcome to the October issue of Regulars 12 NewsWhat's happening in the industry 20 Paramedical News Up-to-the-minute information 23 Web watch Online beauty 24 Journal ReBalance in Cardiff 27 Brief...

Diary dates.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)(Calendar)
October 8, 2008... OCTOBER 5-8: October: Beyond Beauty Paris, Paris Nord Villepinte, France. One event, five exhibitions, promising 700 exhibitors and international visitors. Contact ITEC France, tel +33 (0)144 69 95 69, info@beyondbeautyparis.com,...

OBE for Dorothy.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... Champneys Group owner Dorothy Purdew was made an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list for services to the spa industry and a number of charities, including The Prince's Trust, Breast Cancer Care, and The Variety Club of Great Britain. ...

BSAL Regulars.(make-up artist Emma Doherty)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Brand manager and make-up artist Emma Doherty dusted off her trainers in support of Cancer Research UK. Emma joined her local Race for Life event in Guildford, Surrey, completing the 5km run in just 32 minutes. Generous donations from...

Death of 'quiet man' Eric.(Spa News)(Eric Thompson)(Obituary)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Eric Thompson, director of spa equipment and wellness product suppliers, ActiveWise, and one of the "quiet men of the industry", has died after a brief illness. Sunderland-born and a brilliant mathematician, he read chemistry at Oxford...

Fujairah opens Zen the Spa.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa (a member of Great Hotels of the World) has opened Zen the Spa at Rotana, in Fujairah. Set between the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean, the spa is said to be the largest, most modern and best-equipped on...

Could you be a Champion?(BSAL Regulars)(Public notice)
October 8, 2008... Habia is looking for regional employer champions across England to help promote the new 14-19 diploma. Helping to explain the diploma through presentions, visits, talks and workshops, champions will work closely with Habia, the department for...

The looks are the stars.(BSAL Regulars)(beauty contests)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... The elegant surroundings of The Hospital Club in London's Covent Garden hosted the inaugural Jane Iredale national student make-up competition. The theme, Screen Sirens, attracted more than 100 entrants, who were whittled down to five...

Women in Science award.(BSAL Regulars)(Awards list)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... The 2008 winners of the L'Oreal UK and Ireland Fellowships for Women in Science Award were announced during a ceremony at the Royal Institution, in London. They are: Sarah Bridle, University College, London Ashleigh Griffin and Sarah...

Love is in the air...(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... A daring couple married 1,000 feet in the air above an airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, with help from the world's only formation wingwalking team, Team Guinot. The high-flying groom, fitness instructor Darren McWalters, 24, stood...

Cosmo seal of approval.(BSAL News)
October 8, 2008... Professional skincare lines held their own at the Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2008. Winners included: Dermalogica (best lip balm, Climate Control Lip Treatment, and best face mask, Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque) Clarins (best everyday...

QUALITYNIGHT OUT.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Royal Windsor provided a fitting setting when The Skincare Sanctuary crowned its award winners for 2008 As always, The Skincare Sanctuary's third annual Elite Account Awards was a night of fun and serious glamour, ending in the early hours...

BSAL Regulars.(British Beauty & Spa Awards )(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... It was a night of great celebration as salons and spas from around the UK gathered at the British Beauty & Spa Awards to honour the fantastic achievements of this industry's leaders. From Body Therapist of the Year to Salon Director of the...

THE LIE OFthe land.(BSAL Features)
October 8, 2008... If you rent your salon it's likely your rent will be up for review at some point. But what options are open to tenants and what rights do you have? Philippa Aldrich reports Your two biggest - and fixed - costs are staff and premises. To an...

BSAL Features.
October 8, 2008... UK I started with the UK, and asked technicians around the country what clients ask for the most, and did pink-and-white, square-shaped enhancements come out top every time? And yes, this is the most-commonly asked-for look. Yet,...

Four awards for Zen Lifestyle.(BSAL News)
October 8, 2008... Edinburgh-based Zen Lifestyle walked away with four of the 17 awards up for grabs at the 2008 British Beauty & Spa Awards, closely followed by Glow, which won three. Another multiple winner at the event was Utopia Salons, in Anglesey, north...

BSAL Regulars.
October 8, 2008... BACD heads to Scotland The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) is holding its autumn conference at Gleneagles Hotel, in Perthshire, Scotland, at the beginning of October. The aim is to present delegates with a mix of new...

going back tonature.(BSAL Features)(skin care products)
October 8, 2008... With the move towards natural treatments, seaweed and mud therapies are again becoming popular. Moira Paulusz reports W ith the emergence of eco spas and greater consumer awareness of ingredients, traditional marine brands are seeing a...

BalancingACT.(BSAL Features)(work-life balance)(Employment Act 2003 )
October 8, 2008... New legislation set to come into force next year extends employees' right to request flexible working hours. David Wright explains You are right. The government continues to champion what it calls the "work-life balance". The proposal -...

boostingwellness.(Spa Beauty)
October 8, 2008... Moira Paulusz takes a look at some of the latest must-have spa equipment launched on the market Good vibrations Body Action, from Slim Images, uses vibration to stimulate and tone muscles with minimal effort, says the company. Ideal...

Springwatch.(Spa Beauty)(recreational therapy)
October 8, 2008... Gerard McCarthy charts the history of spas and examines the roll of modern water treatments The use of spring water to relax, rejuvenate and treat health conditions is believed to date back to the ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Minoan,...

THE AMERICANdream.(Spa Beauty)(Company overview)
October 8, 2008... Repechage founder and beauty industry leader Lydia Sarfati is driven by a passion for skincare. Moira Paulusz reports Lydia Sarfati embodies the American dream - that of overcoming adversity to become a great success. Arriving in the US as...

New Eve Taylor role for Marie.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Already teaching and lecturing for Eve Taylor for a number of years, Marie Reynolds has been made its lead UK and inter-national educator. As well as skincare and clinical aromatherapy, she is experienced in Oriental diagnosis, which...

My Little Beauty takes tan system on the road.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... My Little Beauty - a mobile beauty salon - has chosen to take Solglo's spray tanning system on the road. The salon on wheels is an iconic 27ft-long American Airstream trailer that has been transformed into a pampering heaven that also features...

BSAL Regulars.(buyers guide)(Buyers guide)
October 8, 2008... SPLIT DECISION VERSATILE VAPOURISER Beautelle now offers split-leg options on both its compact ergonomic salon chair and the larger treatment chair-to-couch models - featured in the Chatsworth range. Bespoke options are available in...

On the move.(Spa News)(Emmabuel Rey, Greg Horton and Sarah Fishburn)(Aveda UK )(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... nFormerly brand general manager of Aveda UK and Ireland, EMMANUEL REY has been appointed to the newly-created role of general sales manager, North America. He joins the domestic business operations at the company's headquarters in Blaine,...

BSAL Regulars.
October 8, 2008... PUMPKIN POWERED Dermaquest Skin Therapy Pumpkin Resurfacer targets signs of ageing with high levels of pumpkin pulp (a derivative of vitamin A), alpha hydroxyl acids and salicylic acid. A professional peeling treatment, it helps reduce...

New sanctuary in Cardiff.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... For the residents and visitors to Cardiff, looking after themselves has been made easier with the arrival of ReBalance - the latest beauty and healthcare sanctuary to open in Wales. ReBalance's philosophy is based on a balancing approach to...

College opts for Jane Iredale range.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Rotherham's Dearne Valley College has taken on the Jane Iredale mineral make-up range for its beauty and holistic therapy department. This was celebrated by a demonstration evening combined with a student make-up competition. The range will be...

VTCT will offer new diploma.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... VTCT has announced that OfQual, the official regulator of qualifications, exams and tests, has approved its Principal Learning and Project qualifications for the delivery of the 14-19 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies for September 2009. ...

Leighton'stop tips.(BSAL Features)
October 8, 2008... Leighton Denny put delegates through their paces at a one-day masterclass held at the beautiful setting of The Grove Hotel and country estate in Hertfordshire. Sasha Lill reports Beauty therapists from top spas - Ragdale Hall, Aqua Sana at...

Nominated for Hotel Cateys.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... Shortlisted in the spa manager of the year award category in the Hotel Cateys are: Nicola Williams and Susie Hall, from Malmaison, Birmingham and Newcastle respectively Annette Townend, Marriott Hotel, Forest of Arden and Lynsey Kettlewell,...

Champion style.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Irish national trampoline champion Simon Flannery was jumping for joy after being appointed senior men's stylist at Jason Shankey's flagship grooming salon in Belfast. The semi-professional athlete, who has competed in two world championships,...

Snippets.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... n*OPI gained a double accolade after receiving the Cosmo Readers' Kiss of Approval award for its nail lacquers, and winning the CEW Beauty Award for Best New Hand and Nail Product for the brand's High-Intensity Hand & Nail Cream. n*The...

Readers vote spa at Gleneagles the tops.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... The Spa at Gleneagles Hotel, in Auchterarder, Perthshire was voted top UK hotel spa in the Conde Nast Traveller 2008 Readers' Travel Awards. Fifteen other UK spas voted for by the magazine's readers in the same category (spas in UK hotels)...

OCTOBER 2008 A Reed Business Publication vol 30 no.10.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... 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...

Thalgo's seas pledge.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... French skincare brand, Thalgo is to raise funds to support the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) work in protecting the UK's seas, shores and wildlife. The company is committed to raise a minimum of [pounds sterling]10,000 in the next...

The world at your fingertips.(BSAL Features)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Sam Biddle looks at nail trends around the world The UK nail industry is growing rapidly, and now boasts more than 14,000 technicians. But what styles and shapes are walking out of salons/nail bars - and do they differ from those in other...

BSAL Regulars.
October 8, 2008... BILLY JEALOUSY Already making headway across the pond, Billy Jealousy has just hit the UK shores via City People. Launched in 2004 in Texas, the line comprises a range of men's hair, face and shaving cosmeceutical products. ...

trendsetters.(BSAL Regulars)
October 8, 2008... Nails for the coming season will range from the chic to the dramatic according to CND.Annette Hanford reports W orking with designers from around the world, CND (Creative Nail Design) is well-placed to speak on the nail trends for the...

Missed opportunities.(BSAL Regulars)(Brief article)
October 8, 2008... Skilled beauty therapists across the country are missing out on thousands of pounds by not using some of the qualifications they studied for, according to Protocol National, the UK's largest provider of education services to the Further...

New website for well-being.(Spa News)
October 8, 2008... Founded by several big names in web start-up, Wahanda aims to serve the online health and wellbeing community and marketplace. Users of www.wahanda.com can look for spas via location, treatment and price write reviews make recommendations and...