Health & Beauty Salon articles from September 2001

Health & Beauty Salon archives from September 2001

Front runners.(best spas)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... That special time has come again. Health & Beauty Salon is very proud to announce the finalists for the British Beauty Awards 2001... The British Beauty Awards returns to London's Royal Lancaster Hotel on September 9. This prestigious...

Diary.(tradeshows)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Sept 5-7 Beauty Trade Fair (tradeshow) Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, Netherlands. Contact Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs , Jaarbeursplein, Postbus 8500, Utrecht0 3503 RM. Tel +31 30 2955911, fax: +31 30 2940379, e-mail:...

Electric dreams.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Caught on camera Electrolysis specialists, Sterex, rewarded the talents of students recently at a glitzy awards ceremony in London, with a dream holiday up for grabs. Sasha Lill discovers how the winners took the news It was a...

Full service from Saks.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Saks in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, has added beauty to its name and is offering a range of nail services; from a shape and varnish, French manicure or nail extensions, to a deluxe manicure and pedicure with hand and foot massage. "We...

Diva moves sideways into spa treatments.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... After noticing a growing demand for relaxing treatments, Jackie Commissar has extended Diva, her Mill Hill salon in northwest London, to incorporate spa-style treatment rooms and a relaxation area. Diva, previously offering beauty...

Oh so naughty.(nail and hair care products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Naughty but nice is how you might describe Sexy Hair Concepts' Flirtation Kit. It is make-up "enhancement" not colour, and is definitely not "natural", the company claims. This five-piece Sex Symbol collection promises to add extra glitz and...

HABIA publishes results of survey.(Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) has published survey results to bench-mark the beauty industry. The survey, along with a national survey into good practice across a variety of other industries, will form the basis of...

All in one in Birmingham.(Health Clinic opens a new spa)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Health Clinic has opened the second of its one-stop-shop health practices in Birmingham city centre, offering a wide range of treatments including optometry, dentistry, doctor services, health-screening, chiropody, physiotherapy, massage,...

Refresh, remodel.(skin-care products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Gatineau has been hard at work on its four R's. Raffermissant (firming), relaxant, renovateur and regenerant, are the result of a "rethink" and a "reformulation" of its body care range, the company says. The range is designed to...

Take the high road.(Health and Beauty Scotland)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... there is no better venue for Health & Beauty Scotland than Glasgow'sprestigious SECC, one of the best exhibition venues in europe. all the top industry names will be there, showcasing the latest products, treatments and equipment. if you're...

Sun Leisure takes its products to its clients.(cosmetics manufacturer)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Sunbed supplier Sun Leisure is taking its products direct to the clients with what is believed to be the tanning industry's first roadshow. The roadshow will visit cities throughout the UK, from Glasgow to London, between 10 to 19 October,...

Robson uses black cabs to advertise new salon.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... To support the launch of its new flagship salon in London, R Robson will use a number of London-based black taxis to advertise Guinot images this month. The fleet consists of two fully liveried cabs, which will be totally branded, and five...

Webwatch.(cosmetics on line)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... n With more than 1,000 pages of information, chat rooms and a guide to web sites, www.osmoz.com claims to be the first interactive public site designed as a resource for fragrance lovers. Linking fragrance with related fields such as fashion,...

Wake heads up Aveda division.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Yvonne Wake is now heading up the Aveda Chakra Rooms - the treatment rooms she devised, currently in department stores Howells of Cardiff, Kendals and Selfridges in Man-chester, and the Aveda Lifestyle Store in West-bourne Grove, London. Yvonne...

Extra; benefits.(health spas)
September 1, 2001... Add to your earnings without taking up any more of your - or your client's - time, by offering extra services to accompany the main treatment. Annette Hanford reports At a time when many of your clients are cash-rich but time-poor, or...

Hands on help.(massage during pegnancy)
September 1, 2001... Pregnancy special Just because your client is pregnant, it doesn't mean she can't enjoy treatments - there are several specifically designed for expectant mothers. Sasha Lill reports The therapeutic benefits of touch are...

great expectations.(psychological aspects of massage therapy for pregnant women)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Elemis offers a Nurturing Massage for Mother-to-Be- just the thing for an expectant mum, at all stages of pregnancy. Annette Hanford reports The Nurturing Massage for Mother-to-Be is one of Elemis's specialised pre-natal treatments...

UV bonding lampis a cure-all.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... NSI is promoting its UV-bonding lamp. The four-tube, 9-watt lamp works with all UV systems, and is fully reflective to cure all nail surfaces. Other features include a built-in, automatic timer and manual over-ride switch. Price: [pound]185,...

Buffy the ; stylish nail bar.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Meet Buffy - the ultra-stylish nail bar, from contemporary salon furniture designers and manufacturers, by design. The nail bar features a cherry wood pedestal with two drawers and storage cupboard,contrasted by a metallic cream top. Funky,...

Skincare gets Kick Start from IDI.(International Dermal Institute )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Sasha Lill reports on the International Dermal Institute's one-day Student Congress, which showed delegates how to put the passion back into skincare BYLINE: Noticeboard The International Dermal Institute (IDI) held its annual, one-day...

Take a break with Ionithermie.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Body-toning specialist Ionithermie has launched a national campaign to support its new Ultimate Detox Anti-cellulite treatment. Carry out 40 treatments and the company issues 20 treatments-worth of thermal clay, free. Therapists carrying...

Good gods.(massage oils )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Spa house Aquae Sulis is promoting its three-strong "oils of the gods" collection. Each oil is named after a Roman god/goddess, with the variants distinguished by a symbol reflecting the personality of each. The massage oils (carrier bases...

Spa management with; honours.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Derby University is offering a BSc honours degree in International Spa Management at its High Peak campus in Buxton, a former spa town. First intake of students is this month. The degree is a mixture of management and spa modules. Stages...

Farewell ; sugar, ; spice.
September 1, 2001... Things take an altogether darker tone this season. Colours are intense, more sophisticated - and very glittery. Sasha Lilltakes a look at what's on offer This season's nails will glitter, gleam, glow and glisten in shades that are...

Ultratone teaches in Thailand.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Ultratone offered a series of seminars and workshops during a trip to Thailand, in conjunction with Tiger Eye Trading - its exclusive distributors in Thailand since the mid 1990s. Delegates participated in advanced training courses and...

Jessica kept on its toes.(Jessica Salons)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Jessica salons have been rushed off their feet with the increased number of clients wanting pedicures prompted by a recent TV appearance and editorial in celebrity magazine Hello. The Natural Nail Company - UK distributors - had a slot on...

Meet the educators.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... California Nails, UK distributors of nail system E-Z Flow, held itsfirst educators' conference at the Beaumont Hotel in Bolton, Lancashire. The two-day event provided an opportunity for the company's educators to get together to learn,...

Take a seat.(Hairdressing and Beauty Equipment Centre )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Hairdressing and Beauty Equipment Centre has added the Podo chair and Pedi operator's stool to its product portfolio. The Podo chair is available with either an hydraulic (foot pump) or electric (foot-touch control) operation; the...

Rachel takes control.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... With her parents having retired to the sun and her sisters Sarah and Kerrie also moved away, Rachel Myatt has taken over sole responsibility of nail business, K-Sa-Ra. "The K-Sa-Ra nail store will continue to run as normal, selling...

Garey's in the first division.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Calgel Midlands distributor Garey Hall and Izabelle Hammon, managing director of Calbrook Cosmetics UK met with Graham Helps, CEO of Calbrook Cosmetics South Africa, at the Nail Olympics in Las Vegas. After competing in the gel category,...

Tisserand launches its products at open day.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Aromatherapy expert Tisserand, held an open day to launch new products and promote its training courses, including its diploma in holistic aromatherapy, at The Tisserand Institute in London. The company offers full- and part-time training, over...

Team-building sports day for Darphin staff.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The sun shone for Darphin's summer sports day party - a team building event for staff and industry associates, held in Essex. The day began with a leisurely, lunch and barbecue, followed by a spurt of outdoor games, including a rounders...

Claire's Magic success.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Claire Buchan - the first beauty therapist trained to use the ERP Face Magic system in the UK - has deemed her decision to bridge the gap between beauty and medical-style treatments as a success. Claire, the owner of Claire's Beauty Salon...

Repchage shows value ; of aesthetics.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... De la bienvenida a la Bellaza del Mar - that's 'welcome to beauty from the sea', in Spanish, and precisely the message from Repchage, during its masterclass education week at the new training centre and headquarters in Secausus, New Jersey,...

Editor's letter.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... We've had a week of travelling around the UK, visiting salons for the British Beauty Awards. It's not only good to be able to leave one's computer and hit the open road (if you can call the hazards of the M1, the open road), but it's great to...