LATEST NEWS
IIAA appoints head of publishing
The International Institute for Anti-Ageing (iiaa) has appointed Karen Deehan as its head of publishing.
Cinq Mondes expands in UK
Spa Voyage has taken on the UK distribution rights for the French spa brand Cinq Mondes.
79% of people think water reduces sun's strength
A survey, carried out in the UK and New Zealand, has found that 79% of people mistakenly think water reduces the sun’s strength, putting them at risk of burning.
Hair and make-up students clinch prizes and jobs
Student stylists from Kensington and Chelsea College received exclusive prizes and job opportunities recently after impressing industry experts with a series of avant-garde makeovers.
The Perfume Shop to trial Superdrug tie-up
The Perfume Shop is gunning to be the number one perfume retailer in the UK, after signing a deal with sister firm Superdrug to trial shop-in-shops in its stores.
PRODUCT NEWS
Clarisonic launches men's device
The sonic cleansing tool has brought its best-selling hand-held device in a chic grey shade.
Cinq Mondes expands in UK
Spa Voyage has taken on the UK distribution rights for the French spa brand Cinq Mondes.
Hair and make-up students clinch prizes and jobs
Student stylists from Kensington and Chelsea College received exclusive prizes and job opportunities recently after impressing industry experts with a series of avant-garde makeovers.
The Perfume Shop to trial Superdrug tie-up
The Perfume Shop is gunning to be the number one perfume retailer in the UK, after signing a deal with sister firm Superdrug to trial shop-in-shops in its stores.
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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
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Jane Iredale introduces Bronze A Go Go for those seeking a sun-kissed glow
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Exercise bike fit for stylish salons
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Nourkrin supplements remedy hair extension damage
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Axxium: Soak-Off Thick Gel Sealer
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Priori: Perfecting Minerals
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Nubar: sparkling top coat
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Orly: Viva
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Proto-col: three scrubs
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Neom: gift boxes
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Pupa: breast enhancer
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Butterfly Supplies now stocking He-She Sticky Feet
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Bellápierre makes high street debut in House of Fraser
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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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
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Point of no return: Customer service tips
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Understatement of the year: beauty trends Autumn/Winter 2010
Editor's choice
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
Latest blogs
Uber-fresh fragrances from The Organic Pharmacy's debut line
The four-scent line is perfect for this hot and humid summer.
Whiter than white and that's the tooth
Sara tries Pearly’s laser teeth whitening treatment and feels smiles better.
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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
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OPI on ice
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Babtac proves we are more than just beautiful
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Here comes the sun
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Mastering the trade
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Welcome to our new all-singing website
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The diary of a Center Parcs first timer
News focus
New dawn for nutraceuticals
Functionalab’s arrival in UK department stores in May signalled a play for the mainstream. So can nutraceuticals go beyond health to tap the beauty market? By Sara McCorquodale
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Words of wisdom
I saw the book Dear Me: A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self recently, where celebrities were asked what they would say to their 16-year-old selves if they could write themselves a letter. I am often asked what little pearls of wisdom I have most benefited from in my life, so I thought it’s about time I shared with you my favourite wise words.
New treatments
This month we tried: La Sultane de Saba Ayurvedic Journey
Sometimes the prospect of a treatment that lasts over two hours can be slightly off-putting. I worry I’ll start panicking about things I haven’t done, leap off the bed with mask on face and run off to complete my to-do list.
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