LATEST NEWS
39% of women would consider surgery for post-pregnancy body
Two out of five women would consider some sort of surgical “mummy makeover” to get their bodies back to their pre-pregnancy state.
Joanna Lumley condemns animal testing for anti-wrinkle injections
Actress Joanna Lumley has joined the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) to campaign against botulinum toxin being tested on animals.
Darphin lends support to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Darphin is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month again this year by helping to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Women label fellow females who go under the knife as vain
Women who undergo cosmetic surgery do not see themselves as vain but do regard others doing likewise as pandering to vanity, results of a study revealed.
Professional Beauty announces new editor
Professional Beauty has announced the appointment of Eve Oxberry as editor of Professional Beauty from the November 2010 issue.
PRODUCT NEWS
Darphin lends support to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Darphin is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month again this year by helping to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Superdrug set to experiment with virtual make-up
Superdrug is trialling virtual mirror technology in two of its stores to allow shoppers to experiment with different colours and shades of make-up.
Jessica teams up with celebs to support Breast Cancer Care
Nail brand Jessica has rallied the aid of six celebrities to help raise awareness and funds for women diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK with the launch of its Inspire Collection.
Cosmetics company Badgequo reports 20% sales growth
Yorkshire cosmetics company Badgequo has reported a 20% sales growth, which it said is down to new listings in high street retailers and a growth in export sales.
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GloMinerals' latest products embrace the season's look
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Happy skin courtesy of Skin Truffle
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Fuller longer lashes using peptide power
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A very Ahava Christmas
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Cosmetics party plan business steps up bid to help combat unemployment
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Going grey tops appearance concerns for men
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Salon System launches Lash Art Kit
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Jack Black hearts Dermalogica
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Clarisonic launches men's device
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Cinq Mondes expands in UK
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Hair and make-up students clinch prizes and jobs
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The Perfume Shop to trial Superdrug tie-up
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Comfort Zone gives its anti-ageing body system a makeover
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Environ Introduces AVST Eye Gel to range
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Elemis launches second fragrance
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Cosmeceuticals showcases improved Priori Idebenone Complex
BEAUTY ARTICLES
Escape from the city: Escape Salon and Spa
Underneath the city of Cork in southern Ireland lies a retreat just waiting to be discovered are no secret to spa and salon owners. Many establishments try to reference nature in their surroundings with wooden floors, green walls and large windows from which clients can enjoy the view.
Growing pains: expanding during the recession
The recession has created a few headaches for those in business. However, for some in the beauty industry it has provided an opportunity to expand. Jenni Middleton discovers what it takes to grow a bigger and better business in an economic downturn
Cultural influences: Finding the next Twilight
Beauty brands know that film, music and art can all influence this sector, as Twilight’s vampiric trend has showed. Sara McCorquodale reports
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Spoilt for choice: treatment menus
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Talking to: Judy Naake
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Parlour made: The Parlour
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Talk is cheap: low-cost marketing measures
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Scents and sensibility: fragrances
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Abide and groom: look policies
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Most Desirable Salons 2010
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Making your business energy efficient
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The cup that cheers: tea for salon and spa guests
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Winter wonderland: K Spa
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Specialist salons: excelling in one area
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Talking to: Julie Ozturk
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Talking to: Gerad Kite
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Fashion retailers tap beauty
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Talking to: Natalie Roche
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Leadership techniques: Follow my leader
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Networking: the way you work it
Latest blogs
Lash appeal this season
Sally Salon Services buyer Hayley shares tips on how to give clients the lashes of their dreams
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On a beauty marathon
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Lessons in love
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Daniel Sandler and mum
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OPI's latest
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Tans, dating tips and Hungarian skincare
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Uber-fresh fragrances from The Organic Pharmacy's debut line
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Whiter than white and that's the tooth
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Christmas comes early with Elemis
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In the hands of an artist
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Top Talons at Tillies
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Selling without shame: Observations from Macy's beauty hall
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Tans and Croatian beauty
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Famous five go make-up applying at the Clothes Show
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More lips and eyes
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The feel good factor
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Hang on, you want me to put my feet in that?
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Beauty secrets of the stars
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Celebrity killed the blow-dry
Editor's choice
Spoilt for choice: treatment menus
A treatment menu is a key way to get your salon or spa noticed - but it takes clever planning, creativity and lots of research to get it right. Jenni Middleton investigates what goes into crafting the perfect menu
News focus
Does celebrity backing pay?
The trend for brands to use celebrities to promote their products shows no sign of waning. But can using a famous face actually harm the industry? Jenni Middleton investigates
Latest comment
Our businesses are one-offs
Unlike other sectors, one salon or spa’s offering cannot be rolled out parrot-fashion across a chain, because each emporium has a unique asset: its staff, says Hellen Ward
New treatments
Hawaiian massage treatment making a wave
For those who can’t escape to blue sea and white sands this Summer, Hawaiian treatment Vai Miti Roa from Vous is doing its best to transport people there.
Beauty Insurance
Professional Beauty offers a range of insurance products for nail and hair salons and individual technicians
