The Art Of Beauty & Well-being - Issue 9 2015

Beauty The Art Of

Issue 9 2015

& well-being

The Rise Of Organic Skincare

Suzy Clarke Make-up Artist Interview

Perfect Shades For The Summer Colours That You & Your Clients Will Fall In Love With

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Contents

Editors Letter Woohoo! Jump for joy at the thought of the forthcoming beautiful season! It is summertime at last!

In light of the summer months, make sure you check out pages 18 & 19, where we showcase the latest shades for a summer make-over.

A massive thank you to the divine Suzy Clarke, who spared her precious time to discuss with us how she became a professional make-up artist and shared with us a few tips on how to get the most out of your products. Full interview on pages 8-12.

Editors Choice - 04 - 07 Cosmetics & Nail Products - 08 - 19 Skin Care - 20 - 29 Treatments - 30 - 45 Hair Care & Accessories - 46 - 57 Tanning Products & Equipment - 60 - 61 Furniture & Design - 62 - 63 Published by MH Media Global Ltd Editor Suki Henderson suki@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk Editorial Assistant Antony Holter antony@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk Publishing Director Martin Holmes martin@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk

Sales Director Elizabeth Wright elizabeth@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk T: 01227 392585 Studio Director Josh Holmes josh@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk T: 01843 830249 www.theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk

As always, we would love to hear our readers’ thoughts on our magazine and what you’d like to see more of in future issues. If you have a story which you’d like to be considered for inclusion, or an exciting new product you’d like us to showcase, please do get in touch!

I hope you all enjoy this summer’s issue of The Art of Beauty & Well-being and remember whilst sipping your cocktails by the pool…

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Noel Asmar Set To Shake Up The Beautywear Market There is a new name in Salonwear and it is set to revolutionise the image of therapists keen to portray their professionalism through their work wear. Noel Asmar is a well respected name in the beautywear market, hailing from Canada and earning legions of loyal fans across the world. Now Grahame Gardner Ltd have brought this design-led collection to the UK market and it is set to be a hit with discerning therapists, high-end salons and spas.

Synonymous with style, innovation and quality, Noel Asmar offer spa and beauty wear of a quality and standard not seen before within the UK market. The extensive collection encompasses tunics and trousers, all with cutting edge designs and luxurious fabrics.

Their exclusive range is ideal for spas and salons seeking to cultivate a luxurious identity for staff.

Managing Director, Noel Asmar comments on this new partnership:“The company is rooted in a design philosophy to ‘make life better’, this foundation has enabled us to develop cleverly designed pieces that make it easier for the therapist to move, therefore easier to carry out treatments. We understand that Grahame Gardner share our vision for workwear where ‘function meets fashion’, and we are confident that they are the ideal partner to bring our workwear concept to the UK market.”

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The garments within the Noel Asmar collection capitalise on luxurious fabrics, so are soft to the touch and pleasing to wear. With a selection of over thirty tops and complementary trousers and skirts, the collection presents an exceptional range of flattering and stylish workwear solutions ideal for the salon and spa environment.

James Greenlees, Managing Director at Grahame Gardner also said:“We have been watching the rise of Noel Asmar internationally with great interest. The quality within their range is immediately apparent, the fabrics tactile and hard wearing, and the designs and vision of the company aspirational.

Our two companies have many similarities and shared values, and Noel and I are both passionate hands-on leaders. I strongly believe our two businesses will complement each other well, and I sincerely hope we can bring this brand to the UK in the style it deserves. We are delighted that we have been selected to present their exceptional collection to Spa and Salon Managers and Therapists, and cannot wait to see the response from the industry.”

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Nutrition for Healthy Skin

By Jacklyn Coldwell-Collins for CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine).

At my wellness clinic I’m often asked which products are going to make my clients look 10 years younger, zap spots or smooth wrinkles. As a Nutritional Therapist, I know that the secret to great skin comes from within.

Skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, premature wrinkles and rosacea may be caused by imbalances in the microbiome, that is, the delicate balance of the microorganisms that live within us and the overall health of our digestive system. Improvement in the balance of the microbiome, digestive healing, elimination of processed foods and reduction in stress may all help to restore this delicate balance and in turn, improve skin health.

A Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist can tailor a ‘digestive balance’ plan suitable for each individual’s needs, but here are some of my top general tips for creating radiance from within.

Optimise omegas Omega 3 fats are required for the flexibility of the skin cells, and help with inflammatory skin conditions. Unfortunately our average western diet is much higher in the proinflammatory fats. Correct the balance by including high omega 3 foods in the diet such as wild or line caught oily fish, flaxseed, flax oil, and my personal favourite skin food, avocado.

Cut out the sugar Refined sugars and simple carbohydrates promote the production of Advanced Glycation End Products, shortened quite aptly to AGEs. These AGEs make collagen inflexible and also create free radical damage to the skin cells. By eliminating refined sugars and processed simple carbohydrates such as white bread and pasta, your client can go a long way towards promoting healthy collagen production and great looking skin.

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Protect telomeres Each time a cell replicates, part of the chromosome called the telomere shortens and this relates to cellular ageing. Eating a diet rich in a rainbow of organic vegetables and fruits can help provide nutrients, phytonutrients and antioxidants known to protect the telomere from shortening.

Vitamin D is especially protective for telomere health so moderate sun exposure may be beneficial. Spices such as turmeric are highly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

So your clients can thank you for spicing up their life with nutritional therapy!

Jacklyn Coldwell-Collins is a co-founder of Therapy Organics wellness clinic in Wilmslow, and trained as a Nutritional Therapist with CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine) so she could educate and empower her clients to be at their best, using the healing power of foods. CNM offers training in a wide range of natural health therapies, from locations across the UK, Ireland, South Africa and the USA.

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Interview with Suzy Clarke Tell us about your journey into the make-up industry?

I studied Media Makeup at college and then went onto study a degree in Special Effects makeup at University. I was really interested in prosthetics and SFX and wanted to work on creating creatures for films/TV but while at University I realised I was always drawn to creating more beautiful makeup and fashion shoots so I pursued this path instead. I started off by working at a photographic makeover studio to build up my speed and practice working on different faces. I did a lot of unpaid test shoots to create a professional portfolio which then lead on to paid work with photographers and companies.

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What is your advice for those trying to break into the make-up artist industry?

Persistence and practise are the two key pieces of advice I would give to any new makeup artist.You can never practice enough. There are so many different eye shapes, skin types and skin tones out there that you should try to practice on as many people as you can. Also makeup trends are always evolving so practicing is vital to keep up with the rest of the Makeup Artists.

The industry is very hard to break into so persistence is paramount. If you persist with it by contacting other Makeup Artists, Photographers, Agencies, Production companies eventually something will happen. They say it takes ten years to become an overnight success and I do believe that.

How do you build your client base?

Your client base depends on your standard of work and professionalism, if a client likes you and your work they will recommend you to others. This is how I built up my client base, with regular clients recommending me to others who then recommended me again.

Do you have any ‘must-have’ items to put into the make-up kit of someone starting out?

My must have items have got to be: a blending brush which is vital to anyone’s makeup kit and MACs face and body foundation as it's such a versatile product.

Lastly a good highlighter, something to make the skin dewy and fresh, like Illamasqua's Gleam or MAC strobe cream.

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What do you look out for in a great beauty product?

Something long lasting, a product that has good durability and strong pigment. There's nothing worse than swatching a product that seems gorgeous but once applied it loses all its pigment or fades away almost instantly. I'm always testing new products on myself first before using them on jobs for this very reason.

Any favourite brands?

There are so many brilliant brands but I would say Illamasqua is definitely one of my absolute favourites. The brand is so experimental and they have such an exciting colour range and quality of product. Sleek products are also a regular in my kit, it's a fantastic high street brand. The pigments are amazing, they have a good range to suit all skin tones.

Tell me about the look you most like to create on a client and why?

The look I create on clients is really personal to each client because everyone is so different with their style and facial features. If I had to pick one of my favourite looks, it would be a soft neutral smokey eye and my simple sculpt, which is a natural version of the contour/highlight. A small amount of definition and sculpting of the bone structure really brings out the beauty of a client which is what I love doing.

Any favourite or memorable shoots?

One of my favourite shoots was in a Karaoke Night Club called K2 in Manchester’s China Town. This location was so fun to shoot in, there are four floors full of different karaoke rooms. Each room is decorated differently with neon lights and mirrored walls, the decor just made the shoot so interesting. I'm looking forward to more memorable shoots in the future.

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Green Esthetics is a new company with a strong focus on developing high quality personal esthetic products from only the best and "greenest" ingredients. Although Green Esthetics is still a young company, our manufacturing partner has over 12 years' experience in manufacturing esthetic products and all of our products are 100% made in the USA. Before hiring chemists and manufacturing consultants, our team conducted extensive research on all potential ingredients, picking those proven to be the most effective yet still safe and all natural. Our primary goal is to offer consumers high quality products that yield results while avoiding the use of certain types of harmful ingredients that have become standard in the production of most cosmetics and esthetic products. At Green Esthetics we have used only top quality, tested ingredients to formulate safe and effective products that even the most health-conscious consumer can use with ease and confidence.

It is not easy to keep your personal health and beauty regiment “green” these days. By “green” we mean not putting unhealthy parabens, preservatives and other things into your skin or body.

Luckily Green Esthetics is on your side, and has already considered these factors before formulating their products. Green Esthetics is still a new company and will be adding more products to their catalog very soon. The philosophy that Green Esthetics was founded on is to create effective esthetic products which do a great job and also do not include the harmful ingredients and preservatives which have side affects which can out way the benefits.

For example, Green Esthetic’s product Longer Lash was created on this very principle of being effective and not including harmful ingredients. Similar products already existed when Longer Lash was introduced to the world, but all included not-so-green preservatives like phenoxyethanol or propylene glycol. So Green Esthetics set out

to make a product to help your eyelashes and eyebrows grow which works better than other products, but also does not include these dangerous preservatives.

When Green Esthetic’s research team set out to make this ideal alternative to the mainstream eyelash growth solution it wasn’t easy, but also not so hard. The strategy was to approach the challenge like a health conscious consumer. So we discovered that the ingredients that are really helping the eyelashes and brows grow are the peptides.

These peptides are not home-grown grandma solutions, but they are derived from naturally occurring elements and are not genetically modified. While most eyelash growth products contain no or one type peptide. Green Esthetics upped the ante by including two different types of peptides, both proven to increase hair growth in the eyelashes and eye brow areas.

So then when it came to the problem of replacing additives (phenoxyethanol & propylene glycol) it was an even bigger challenge.

Even though phenoxyethanol is proven to be toxic to the kidneys, nervous system, and liver, it also has been casted as a paraben alternative. So while formulating Longer Lash, Green Esthetics used natural alternatives to preserve the shelf life of the product like Naticide which is derived from plants. Also to replace the propylene glycol Green Esthetics decided to use some very innovative alternatives like argan oil and emu oil which are both 100% natural and proven to absorb quickly into the skin with the other chemicals in the formula. So propylene glycol is not only an unhealthy option but it also helps other toxic ingredients absorb into your body.

Green Esthetics also offers it’s own line of argan oil imported straight from Morocco which does wonders for skin, hair and finger nails. Stay tuned to Green Esthetic’s channels for updates on new products and special offers.

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Green Esthetics is offering salons and distributors a limited time introductory package for its natural eyelash growth serum, Longer Lash.

Longer Lash’s formula combines polypeptides along with natural ingredients, such as various B Vitamins, and is the only such product to include argan oil, while NOT including parabens, fragrance, phenoxyethanol or propylene glycol.

During this offer professionals can buy 10 Longer Lash bottles, a value of ÂŁ430, for only ÂŁ169. To take advantage of this limited time offer, visit:

www.greenesthetics.com/longer-lash/promo Green Esthetics also offers cold pressed argan oil sourced directly from Morocco, which reduces wrinkles by stimulating skin cell renewal, increases skin hydration, elasticity and is also used to treat, acne, burns and to reduce scaring and stretch marks.

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Greater FX than ever Invasix launches MiniFX at FACE The InMode platform is already considered to be one of the most versatile aesthetic treatment systems on the market, offering clinicians multiple technologies, applications and indications in one device. InMode has a number of pioneering non-invasive options for fractional skin treatment and contraction (Fractora), ultra-fast diode hair removal (Diolaze), high peak-powered pulsed light for skin pigmentation and vascular lesions (Lumecca Photofacial), skin tightening (Forma & Plus) and cellulite/body contouring (BodyFX).

The new hand-held Mini FX device will now enable smaller and more sensitive areas of the body, such as the neck and arms to be treated with greater ease.

The BodyFX mode harnesses four technologies:

For over two decades the thought-leaders and scientists who created InMode have been revolutionising the medical aesthetic industry with state-of-the-art light, RF and laser solutions that essentially launched and shaped an industry. InMode’s research and development team holds over 70 patents and has a proven track record of success.

High Amplitude RF • Ultra short pulses of an electrical field are able to affect selectively the membranes of large fat cells and create pores through a process of electroporation.

• Natural and gradual programmed celldeath (apoptosis) is stimulated and 2030% of fat cells are killed with minimal discomfort.

RF (Radio Frequency) Heating • Heating of the skin and subcutaneous fat (fat beneath the skin), causing skin tightening.

• Shrinkage of the fat cell is caused by enhanced metabolism.

There are a number of benefits of the BodyFX/MiniFX treatment for the clinician: •

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Now InMode is set to become even more versatile with the introduction at FACE of a new hand-held MiniFX application to extend the reach of its BodyFX functionality.

BodyFX is a long lasting, non-invasive treatment for problematic fatty areas leading to improvement in body contouring.

BodyFX reshapes the body, making it a non-surgical alternative to liposuction, and is also effective in reducing the unsightly appearance of cellulite.

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Vacuum • Negative Pressure massage applies gentle vacuum pressure allowing for deeper depth treatment.

Temperature • As with Forma and Plus, BodyFX utilizes sophisticated ACE (Acquire, Control, Extend) technology to maintain safely desired tissue temperature for efficacious duration of time.

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Results of BodyFX/MiniFX following a series of 4-8 weekly treatments are immediate providing skin contraction, long term skin tightening and body/ neck contouring.

Treatment is safe due to the constant monitoring of skin tissue and electrical resistance, as employing the ACE technology eliminates the risk of thermal injury.

Selectivity of the high amplitude RF ensures that only large fat cells are killed and no damage is caused to other vital structures of the skin.

The treatment can be used as a standalone treatment or 1-3 months post liposuction to improve the skin surface and sustain results.

Economical benefit to the clinic as no disposables are required.

Elements of the InMode device – including the new MiniFX - will be demonstrated at a series of seminars at FACE by some preeminent clinicians including the Austrian surgeon Dr Peter Lisborg, Dr Diane Duncan from the USA, and the UK’s Drs Aamer Khan, Rupert Gabriel and Nicola Willis.

To book your place or to find out more about InMode and the new hand held MiniFX device, please visit www.invasix.com.

OPI & COCA-COLA Celebrate 100 Years Of The COCA-COLA Bottle With The Icons Of Happiness Collection WHAT THEY ARE: A limited edition collection of nail lacquers and GelColor in honor of the Coca-Cola bottle’s century anniversary.

In 1915, The Glass Root Company designed the now classic contoured glass Coca-Cola bottle in Terre Haute, Indiana. One hundred years later, this unique bottle has become one of the most globally revered packages ever created. To celebrate this milestone, OPI created an exclusive Icons of Happiness nail color collection, featuring two new shades and six classic colors that pay homage to the bottle’s bold colour and signature style.OPI – the world’s number one nail salon brand – is also no stranger to iconic bottles. Along with the Coca-Cola bottle, the OPI bottle’s matte black handle and distinctive silhouette make it one of the world’s most recognizable nail lacquer bottles. Now, enjoy the essence of one legendary image alongside another, with the new OPI and Coca-Cola Summer Collection.

The Summer Collection includes: 2 new shades to deliver flawless, long-lasting colour: * Visions of Georgia Green (NEW), a sparkling green inspired by the classic Coca-Cola bottle * Centennial Silver (NEW), a shimmering pewter

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Promoting 6 of the on-trend shades inspired by the iconic drink. Shades include: You’re So Vain-illa, a sweet, creamy nude Coca-Cola Red, the iconic red that’s always in style Turn on the Haute Light, a glimmering silver Sorry I’m Fizzy Today, a smooth and creamy pink Get Cherried Away, an over-the-top black cherry A Grape Affair, a deep, dark purple.

For more information about the 100th Anniversary of the Coca-Cola Bottle this year, please visit: www.coca-colacompany.com

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Summer Shades Our beauty team have been searching high and low to find the looks, trends and colours that you and your clients will love for the summer.

Pinky Promise Ditch the garish pink, and opt for a more subtle, pretty pink tone. Pair this lovely lip colour with muted, simple makeup to really be on trend with the catwalks. This look is all about being feminine.

Turquoise Delight Summer is well on it’s way and even make-up needs a breath of fresh air. Turquoise tones scream tropical beaches and holidays, and what better way to get you in the mood for the changing weather? This look can be achieved with liners or eye shadows and is guaranteed to make a statement.

High Shine Say no more to heavily-powdered matt skin complexions that are decidedly dewy seem to be all over the catwalks for this season. Careful you don’t over-do this look though, there is a danger of looking greasy or sweaty, which certainly is a look you want to avoid! This look can be achieved by moisturising well, and using highlighters or even a dab of vaseline to the brow bone and lids. It is also key to choose the correct foundation, so opt for a satin or sheer finish, coupled with a cream blush. Remember to use powder sparingly!

Bronze Ambition If you want your client to be first place in the Summer makeup looks, bronze is the hue to adopt. This colour gives enough shine for impact, but also brings sumptuous, warm earthy tones to create an elegant, sultry look. This colour blends particularly well with jewel tones, such as amethyst and emerald. the art of beauty & well-being 19

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Defying gravity and market forces Sinclair Pharma is a speciality pharma company providing new approaches to aesthetic dermatology including skin lifting and collagen stimulation treatments, next generation dermal fillers and scar management products.

Chris Spooner, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer recently described how the aesthetics market is growing by 15 percent worldwide and the facial rejuvenation sector offers significant potential for further growth. Two of Sinclair Pharma’s rising stars Silhouette Soft® and Ellansé® are contributing to this sector growth, and that of the Company’s, by ripening the market for volumising and collagen stimulation treatments which produce immediate results, with continued improvement over time.

Both products embrace the principle of “Still me but better” rather than seeking to produce an unrealistic and obviously ‘worked on’ face - which taps into the current zeitgeist for more natural and subtle results.

Ellansé is highly innovative dermal filler which has brought about a new direction for more natural facial beauty. It combines the benefits of both immediate correction of wrinkles and folds, as well as stimulating the tissue to bring about natural collagen Woman before and after Silhoutte Soft treatment

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production to achieve rejuvenated, natural, long-lasting results of between 1 and 4 years.

Silhouette Soft is made in the USA and was developed on the back of 6 years’ experience in suspension sutures with cones used in the reconstructive surgery.

This non-surgical procedure has minimal downtime and can be carried out in in under an hour. Silhouette Soft sutures are made from polylactic acid (PLA), with bi-directional cones and are entirely resorbable, giving an immediate and natural skin lift, with progressive restoration of lost collagen, with results lasting up to 18 months. Such is the demand for Silhouette Soft training that Sinclair Pharma is running weekly courses for doctors, which includes an ongoing mentoring programme.

According to Chris Spooner Silhouette Soft is the only product on the market to help “defy gravity” – both for patients and for its business growth potential. This is because it is an increasing requested treatment by patients looking for a non-surgical treatment which provides a subtle outcome, no downtime and which gets better over time. From a business perspective, the procedure also defies gravity; it is highly profitable as it requires minimal chair time and outlay for clinics.

Projections for Ellansé are similarly buoyant since it is also a two phased treatment which offers immediate rejuvenation and longer term improvement; which requires no skin testing or post-treatment downtime; coupled with extremely long lasting results - making it extremely popular with patients.

There are other similarities; both Silhouette Soft and Ellansé are made from biocompatible materials which means that they are fully absorbed by the body. This coupled with a high level of training for practitioners, means that both products have a high safety record and reports of side effects and complications are very low.

Familiar Faces Sinclair Pharma recently unveiled two celebrities as ‘faces’ of the two brands; Nancy Sorrell the actress and model (who is married to comedian Vic Reeves) is the face of Ellansé whilst actress Gillian Taylforth who is about to return to Albert Square in EastEnders had a Silhouette Soft treatment just before her 60th birthday and will be the star of advertising for the brand.

Information about both Silhouette Soft and Ellansé along with the rest of the products in the Sinclair Pharma portfolio is available on its website www.sinclairispharma.com.

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The Network to Revolutionise your Business Vaniday (www.vaniday.co.uk), is the only beauty & wellness network you need to be a part of – Rocket Internet’s newest beauty company aims to revolutionise the industry, enabling professionals to boost clientele for businesses immediately.Vaniday offers professionals and businesses direct access to clients across London and later nationwide.

Vaniday gives access to a vast range of beauty and wellness professionals including: hair, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauticians, massage therapists, personal trainers and yoga teachers.

“At Vaniday, our ambition is to connect anyone with the beauty and wellness services they need, whenever and wherever our customers demand it,” explains Vaniday CEO and Founder Maxime Legardez. “We make it possible to order beauty and wellness services as easily as you can book a hotel, buy a plane ticket, or order a taxi at your door.”

Rocket Internet, the founding company behind Glossybox and now Vaniday plans for an international roll-out of the platform, having launched first in Brazil and now looking at further expansion in Europe.

What can Vaniday do for YOU? Your bespoke profile acts as your own online professional portfolio – showcasing your services and availability to potential customers.

Vaniday manages your availability, bookings and payments at a click of a button.Your profile can be set up easily via the app: set your price structure, upload images of yourself and of your work and you’re all set – no registration or monthly fees.

Furthermore,Vaniday allows you to strengthen customer relations, by providing tools such as newsletters, personalised push notifications, as well as mailings for customers’ birthdays and special occasions.

“We give professionals who sign up for the service the tools to put themselves on the map, stand out, and grow,” says Maxime Legardez.

Vaniday is the place to find and book beauty & wellness professionals on-demand. Professionals can showcase their work, connect with new and existing clients and grow their business.

Customers can discover new services and professionals, book appointments online and get inspired. The company is backed by Rocket Internet, the leading internet platform outside the US and China. Visit www.vaniday.co.uk

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Soil Association Organic Market Report shows health and beauty sales up 20% The Soil Association’s Organic Market report reveals UK sales of certified organic health and beauty products increased by 20% in 2014 to £44.6 million. The number of Soil Association symbol holders increased by 51% while export revenue of UK companies in this sector topped £10 million for the first time. Overall, sales of organic products (including groceries, catering, beauty and textiles) increased by 4% in 2014. The new figures announced today (24 February 2015) show shoppers spent an extra £1.4 million a week on organic products and the organic market exceeded £1.86 billion.

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A number of organic beauty brands have grown significantly in the past year through product innovation, export and targeted launches. Neal's Yard Remedies is the leading organic beauty brand in the UK and internationally, with UK sales up 12%. Essential Care, one of the industry’s pioneers, recently rebranded to Odylique targeting the large numbers of women with sensitive or allergy-prone skin. It has invested in new machinery to meet growing demand, and exports have jumped 50% year on year. Last year saw its extension into the US, Canada and Asia. Pai Skincare, the first company to specialise in organic facial and bodycare products for sensitive skin, also saw its sales double in 2014.

Emma Reinhold, trade relations manager at Soil Association Certification said; “It has been another fantastic year for the organic health and beauty market. Organic beauty now appeals to a much wider group of consumers, supported by initiatives like the Soil Association’s Organic Beauty Week, which are helping to move organic beauty into the mainstream and enable more consumers to discover the benefits of these products. Leading organic brands are also increasingly looking beyond the environmentally conscious core consumers that originally drove the market to appeal to a wider, less ideologically driven public looking for more natural products that work. The overall UK organic market is expected to grow steadily again in 2015 and should break the £2 billion barrier in 2016.”

The strong demand for organic personal care products is reflected by the competitive market for ingredient suppliers. Five of the top ten Soil Association Certification licensees in this sector – Earthoil Plantations, the Kerfoot Group, Statfold Seed Oil, the Stephenson Group and Azelis UK Life Sciences – are specialist suppliers of oils, herbal extracts and other ingredients. Their combined organic turnover is over £9.3 million.

Consumer research recently published by Organic Monitor revealed that 90% of UK consumers who buy natural and organic health and beauty products say ‘avoidance of synthetic chemicals’ is important or very important to them. Certification is increasingly important too, with 43% saying they look for assurance symbols and logos on personal care products – up from 33% in 2007. The Soil Association symbol is the most sought after for certified products, with nearly 30% of shoppers saying they look for it.

Overall, the mood in business is confident with 63% of leading businesses predicting growth in 2015 and six out of ten of these (62%) anticipating double-digit growth.

www.soilassociation.org

Hair – apparent What is the future of hair removal going to look like?

An ever increasing Demand.

The demand for effective removal of hair has never been greater.

Recent surveys suggest that the depilation of hair in the UK is estimated to be worth more than £300 million a year alone. It is argued that over 90% of females (& a rapidly increasing male requirement) are regularly removing unwanted hair, in fact it’s estimated that 70% of this group would like permanency in their hair reduction.

The introduction of “laser” hair removal 20 years ago was seen as the perfect answer, but both regulation and investment costs were prohibitive to the core market.

Quite simply the best solution was going to be expensive and probably painful!

Capturing a market:

For any product or service to become truly successful it has to match the demands of the market it is aimed at. The treatment must be ACCESSABLE to a wide customer base and yet AFFORDABLE to engage in.

SUPER HAIR REMOVAL is here! – The revolution is coming!

Initially developed in 2008, using the laser and IPL technologies, S.H.R. delivered proven results in permanent hair reduction faster and better to all skin types. unfortunately the cost of the technology limited its availability.

In 2014 Cosmedico Medical launched their SkinPULSE e-motion S.H.R system into the UK. The German manufacturer with 40 years’ experience provided a system that allowed for safer, pain free hair removal, better and faster than ever! And at up to a 1/3 of the cost.

2015 sees the same technology now available in the SkinPULSE e-motion baby! A system that allows today’s high street salon the

opportunity to offer the latest in “laser hair removal” faster and better than before.

With treatments times often less than 10 minutes, high volumes can be achieved allowing for treatment prices from as little as £20 delivering hourly revenues in excess of £200. With a huge demand, affordable prices available to all hair types the S.H.R. revolution is coming.

Josh Yardley – Director of Cosmedico in the UK sees a shift in the market. “The introduction of S.H.R technology at an affordable price will see today’s operator be able to achieve high profit, from fast affordable, permanent and pain free hair treatments, why would a consumer want to wax?”

SkinPULSE S.H.R success has already proven to leading clinicians such as Dr Martyn King, owner of the Cosmedic Clinic in Tamworth who explains “We have had IPL devices for hair reduction and skin rejuvenation for over 10 years and have owned various makes and models. Each new machine promised better results and the latest technology but they all had drawbacks in one form or another, until now.

We absolutely love our latest device, the SkinPULSE SHR - we are able to treat all skin types, all hair colours, all year round and best of all, it is pain free and much quicker than any other machine that we have ever owned before. Our patients also love it as much as we do as results are better and the treatment is so much quicker and more comfortable.

Best of all is the price, we would have expected to pay significantly more for technology as good as this and it is a fraction of the cost at similar machines we were looking at, it has paid for itself within 3 months of owning it! I would highly recommend the SkinPULSE SHR to patients and practitioners.”

The SkinPULSE SHR multi treatment platform and SkinPULSE e-motion baby are available in the UK from Cosmedico Medical – 01344 411480, info@cosmedipl.co.uk or www.cosmedipl.co.uk

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German Engineering for your skin

an experience they probably don’t usually receive at a spa and which will give you an advantage over competitors.

Not all aesthetic treatments will suit all types of spa. The majority of spas would not wish to compromise on their core ethos by introducing something that fell outside of the remit of wellbeing, natural, holistic and relaxing. SkinFirst understand this, and our strapline is ‘the gentler way to hold back time’.

There are a number of reasons why spas should be re-considering their treatment offerings, and many progressive spa and hotel groups have already recognized this.

Primarily, we live in a world which is changing rapidly, and where consumers are highly knowledgeable (as a result of electronic communications and media), compared to their counterparts even a decade ago. So there is an increasing element of consumer assessment, in terms of how the treatments being offered sit within those that are potentially available, in relation to the benefits that will ensue.

Alongside this there is a hugely pervasive influence which is subliminal as well as overt, indicating that we should all be looking as youthful as we can for our age.

Spas that can fulfil on both of these aspects of expectation will be ahead of the game, provided it can be done in a way that befits the spa concept.

The Modern Spa In recent years the beauty industry has witnessed the blending of the spa sector with that of healthcare, to arrive at the current model of Wellness incorporating the two. The modern spa offers treatments that make more of a difference to the lives of clients, than beauty treatments alone could ever do.

The word ‘spa’ conjures up images of long days filled with mud baths and meditation classes, exquisitely prepared spa cuisine, and fragrant eucalyptus groves. Although we all like to indulge and feel pampered and crave for those days where the world is a calmer place, today’s spas can also offer new and innovative treatments that can blend perfectly without losing their identity, whilst simultaneously broadening their captive audience to generate additional revenue.

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Spas have of course been increasingly broadening their repertoire of offerings, but predominantly in relation to the areas of exercise, mental wellbeing, and nutrition.

They have not so rapidly embraced the concept of offering aesthetic treatments, as these have traditionally been seen to be at odds with the spa environment. However, the non-invasive aesthetics industry has progressed dramatically in recent years, and is now able to offer treatments which sit perfectly alongside the most escapist and enjoyable spa menu (and indeed compete in terms of the relaxation experience).

Your client can receive an aesthetic treatment, with amazing results, which will leave them feeling not only relaxed and rested, but with the satisfaction of seeing visible improvements to face and body:

On a more commercial note, non-invasive results driven treatments, such that SkinFirst are advocating, are more profitable than many of the other spa treatments available. Also multiple treatments are usually recommended (although one off treatments are also beneficial), thus compounding the returns and increasing the occupancy rates.

By offering something different to other spas and salons then clients are attracted into your business that perhaps otherwise would not have travelled to you, or who would not have considered your other offerings. Aside of the income that can be generated from attracting new clientele, usually those looking for results driven aesthetic treatments are prepared to pay a little more, so they are particularly valuable customers, and the resultant opportunities to cross-sell products and other treatments are significant.

The danger of not offering up to date, more visibly beneficial and long lasting treatments as demand is dictating, is that your clients will go elsewhere to receive these treatments, and you could experience a migration of existing customers, to your competitors. www.skinfirst.co.uk

Radio Frequency

by SkinFirst The perfect partner to your spa and wellbeing facilities In a crowded market place many health spas are now looking to add an extra dimension to their products, services or facilities.

Likewise, today’s discerning client is often wanting to visit a spa that can provide for all their health and wellbeing needs in one place. SkinFirst believe our Radio Frequency system can offer your spa a leading advantage whilst giving your customers an all round well being experience - in other words, the perfect Synergy.

The Ultimate Dual Radio Frequency system is the ultimate in safe, effective skin tightening and lifting technology. Radio Frequency stimulates your own natural collagen and tightens your elastin fibres to bring about long-lasting rejuvenation.

In a recent article, a Hollywood newspaper reported; “Radio Frequency offers visible results without surgery. Scalpels are becoming yesterday’s news, even in Tinseltown. Skin tightening is super popular in Hollywood as actresses have their eyelids and brows treated right before red-carpet events. Instantly the skin looks incredibly taut and there is no downtime!”

The Ultimate Dual Radio Frequency system by SkinFirst provides bespoke solutions for: • Non invasive skin tightening and lifting • A fresher, younger complexion • Tightening of the jaw line • • • • •

Nasal labial folds Vertical lines on the upper lip Slack skin around the neck Crêpey skin on the décolletage Poor elasticity

The Ultimate Dual RF System can be combined with a pre or post water and oxygen delivery, to provide our signature spa AquaBliss Facial Treatment. Together this presents a dynamic business model to the Health Spa that is looking to gain an advantage in a very competitive market.

The benefits: • Instant results, the skin looks more radiant, fresher and tauter after a single treatment.

• The Spa Combo system targets all aspects of skin ageing in one complete treatment.

• First class training and on-going support offered as standard.

• Builds client loyalty and additional revenue.

• Personalising your treatments to fit your clients’ needs provides the perfect partner to your skin care brand.

• Be different; don’t just offer the usual facilities and stocked brands, gain a leading edge advantage over your competitors.

Purchase price: Available on either lease finance or pure rental from only £50 per week.

01925 446688 contact@skinfirst.co.uk www.skinfirst.co.uk

SkinFirst The gentler way to hold back time

Pretty Permanent Would YOU like Hassle Free Make-Up that ensures you look your best Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere?

What is Semi-Permanent Make-up?

Semi-Permanent Make-up also known as cosmetic tattooing is the application of specially formulated pigments into the upper layers of the skin and which fades over time.

It is professionally applied and lasts between 1-5 years Traditional make-up takes time to apply, needs to be reapplied throughout the day to keep it looking good and removed at night.

This all takes time as well as for some being difficult to apply well. Traditional eye makeup is the leading cause of eye infections, pencilled eyebrows rub off and bleeding or smudged lipstick never looks good! Semipermanent make-up is different, once applied no matter what you do or where you go it stays looking great– for example the gym, swimming, waking up in the morning or kissing goodnight…

What are the Most Popular SemiPermanent Make-up Treatments?

Eyebrows, Eyeliner and lip enhancement treatments are the most popular ones we do, but we also use applications for cosmetic camouflage on scars or vitiligo, adding freckles or beauty spots, areola enhancement or reconstruction and hair strand simulation for balding men and women. So you can see Semi-permanent make-up has a very wide range of beauty benefits and can help everyone including Alopecia and Cancer patients.

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Anytime Anyplace Anywhere...

Pretty Permanent Make-Up Won’t Let You Down!

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Why have Semi Permanent Make up done at Pretty Permanent Make-Up? Over the last 10 years these treatments have become hugely popular but when it comes to having your face tattooed you do need to do your homework and find an experienced technician and someone you can REALLY trust. Our Founder Mary-Anne Hunter has trained extensively and is a Master Technician both the UK and USA and has been working in this field for over 13 years.

She has researched pigments, results and latest techniques, she has beauty queens, VIP’s and TV celebrities amongst her clients and personally teaches her own special program to others wishing to pursue a career in this very rewarding field.

At Pretty Permanent Make-Up we work with notable Plastic surgeons who refer their patients to us and we pride ourselves on our care and customer service, customers might arrive as clients but they leave as friends!

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Semi-permanent often take years off in a matter of hours and lasts for years!

Freedom from worrying, In a culture where looks do matter the biggest feedback from our clients per survey is that they feel so much more confident after their procedure(s) Safe and effective enhancements for all your make-up needs without surgery or any real downtime.

Telephone: 01342 323554

Website: www.prettypermanentmakeup.com Email: info@prettypermanentmakeup.com

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Train to Discover the NovaLash Difference Receive physician-developed training, personal coaching & exemplary customer service Known as ‘the healthiest’ lash extension system, American brand NovaLash revolutionised the industry over a decade ago with the innovation of its Platinum Bond adhesive, the world’s only bio-compatible, oil-proof, patentpending lash adhesive that is rubberised. This plus NovaLash’s non-damaging ‘NovaLash Technique’ has created an effective lash extension system that has easily built a profitable and successful business for thousands of lash artists around the world.

And now over ten years later with an international office in the UK, NovaLash and its Platinum Bond adhesive continue to be sought after worldwide by those wanting the longest-lasting, highest quality results for their discerning clients.

NovaLash has the industry’s only physician-developed training course which compliments the brand’s emphasis on health & safety. Each student receives NovaLash’s 80-page training manual, the most in-depth, physician-developed manual on the market. Each class is limited to a small number of students so that individual attention and instruction is received. After the initial training day NovaLash students go through an in-depth and personalised home study program that allows them direct contact with their trainer for feedback and customised coaching. The aim is to produce knowledgeable and educated lash artists trained to deliver the highest quality services without damaging clients’ lashes.

After the initial training date, NovaLash invites all students to attend an additional class at no cost to help solidify students’ skills and reinforce learning.

Many students attend this second class prior to launching their services to ensure they have perfected the technique and are confident in selling the service.

Once certified, NovaLash students become part of the global network of NovaLash artists, affectionately called ‘Team NovaLash’ by the brand. This network provides access to all of NovaLash’s marketing images, materials and in-house marketing support. NovaLash artists also benefit from a worldwide network of expert technical support and exemplary customer service that is at the heart of the American brand.

To experience the NovaLash difference, inquire about affordable training options. NovaLash trains throughout the UK and in Ireland. Call 01273 862399 or email contact@novalash.com for more information.

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for luxurious feeling lashes novaMINX mix are NovaLash’s own line of luxurious eyelash extensions created to mimic real mink fur. These extensions are extremely soft and supple with a beautiful glossy shine.

Receive 10% OFF your entire order when you purchase novaMINX! Offer open to all qualified lash artists.

See our complete range of award-winning products at: novalash.com/UK

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K Spa Launches New Treatment Using Powerful African ‘feel good’ superfruit Baobab

Feel good, look good, do good!

Nicknamed the ‘feel good fruit’, Baobab is one of Africa’s best kept secrets – until now. For centuries the people of Africa have turned to the baobab tree as a source of natural wellbeing, to benefit their skin, hair, health and to help bring out natural beauty.

K Spa is the first spa in London to launch this African-inspired Baobab treatment, priced at £110 for 70 minutes. And with £2 from each treatment being donated to the Aduna Foundation – it will help you do good too.

How it works The Baobab’s incredible nutritional profile offers six times more Vitamin C than an orange, twice as much calcium as a glass of milk, and more iron than a steak. It’s high in alkalising minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium, plus has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any fruit in the world. It really is the superfruit of superfruits.

At K Spa the Baobab African Ritual starts with a relaxing full body exfoliation, followed by a “feel good” massage and cooling therapy

for the legs. The sublime relaxing ritual harnesses the unique powerful ingredients produced by the African Baobab tree, which are exotic in nature and rich in nutrients. This is a nourishing, protective, smoothing and hydrating experience that will boost skin health and leave you both feeling and looking rejuvenated. The treatment finishes with a complimentary Baobab smoothie to leave you feeling naturally energised whilst boosting your immune system.

Awarded the top rating of “5 Bubbles” in the 2013 Good Spa Guide, K West’s holistic spa offers a range of exclusive treatments.

K Spa introduced the first ‘Snow Paradise’ to London, which mimics the Finnish experience of alternating between freezing and steamy environments. The unique ‘Sun Meadow’ offers specialist light therapy to treat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and the Nail Bar is the place to be pampered. The spa also features a twinkling hydrotherapy pool, sanarium, sauna, dry flotation tank, aromatic herbal steam room and the fully equipped K Fit gymnasium.

K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, London W14 0AX For reservations, please call: 020 8008 6600 or visit www.k-west.co.uk

K West Hotel & Spa Overview K West Hotel & Spa’s fun and vibrant ambience is fused with ultimate relaxation in a prime location. The hotel’s contemporary vibe attracts those from the music and media industries who enjoy the proximity to the nearby O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and the Apollo. Situated in Shepherds Bush, the hotel is on the doorstep of Westfield shopping centre, one of the largest urban retail destination in Europe with over 240 outlets. Fashionable areas such as Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Kensington are also just a short walk away.

A defining characteristic of all 220 guestrooms is the generous space, with the smallest being just under 300 sq ft. The rooms are designed to offer a soothing respite from the fast pace of London life, with luxurious oversized beds and a calming colour scheme. Modern flourishes including LCD flat screen TVs, sandblasted glass, and original artwork give the rooms a distinctive K West stamp.

At the upper end of the scale, the six spectacular K Suites offer the ultimate experience. Dramatic walls of glass divide the bedrooms from the lounge areas, which are fitted with Bose surround sound entertainment systems, a 42” plasma screen television and ultra-comfy sofas. Two-metre square beds and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries are also staples in the suites, and the bathrooms have been fitted with designer Philippe Starck double-ended baths and fixtures.

K Lounge replicates the city’s buzzing nightlife. Every Friday and Saturday, top DJs play from 10pm until 2am, while the hotel’s expert mixologists create exotic cocktails for a distinctly cool crowd. The chic venue features a stunning black granite bar with intricate mother-of-pearl detailing, illuminated

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by two impressive drop-column chandeliers. In the daytime, K Lounge provides a stylish retreat to relax and chill out.

Perched on a mezzanine floor above the bar, K West’s modern restaurant, Kanteen, offers high quality food and a sociable atmosphere. Experienced Head Chef, Eduart Berisha has created an inventive menu focusing on modern British cuisine to satisfy the cosmopolitan clientele. Ever changing artwork adorns the walls and is available to buy.

Awarded the top rating of “5 Bubbles” in the 2014 Good Spa Guide, K West’s holistic spa offers a range of exclusive treatments. K Spa introduced the first ‘Snow Paradise’ to London, which mimics the Finnish experience of alternating between freezing and steamy environments. The unique ‘Sun Meadow’ offers specialist light therapy to treat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and the Nail Bar is the place to be pampered. The spa also features a twinkling hydrotherapy pool, sanarium, sauna, dry flotation tank, aromatic herbal steam room and the fully equipped K Fit gymnasium.

K Spa was the first place in the UK to offer luxurious Russie Blanche treatments and products, including the signature treatment which replicates a Russian Baniya Body Ritual.

Aromatherapy Associates and Ytsara products are also used by the highly skilled therapists within the six treatment rooms.

Prices start from £125 per room per night, and the K Suites are from £540 per night including VAT. Spa packages are also available and include overnight accommodation and treatments.

K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, London W14 0AX For reservations, please call: 020 8008 6600 or visit www.k-west.co.uk

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces the creation of the Blue Diamond Facial, a groundbreaking anti-ageing treatment from Omorovicza, available exclusively beginning in February 2015 at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. The 90-minute treatment firms and brightens while helping to dramatically revitalize dull, lacklustre skin and restores skin fitness - essential to the youthful behaviour of skin cells.

The facial uses a unique combination of potent ingredients in Omorovicza’s Blue Diamond products to fuel rejuvenation and increase collagen and elastin production, resulting in renewed elasticity and more defined facial contours. Powered by Omorovicza’s patented Hydro Mineral Transference delivery system, the ingredients penetrate deep into the skin to fuel its own rebirth, awakening and illuminating the skin while reversing the signs of ageing.

The treatment begins with a gentle cleanse of the face, neck and décolleté using Omorovicza’s Cleansing Foam, followed by the exfoliating Blue Diamond Resurfacing Peel. Reviving Eye Cream and Instant Plumping Cream are then applied as a deeply moisturizing mask to leave skin nourished and rejuvenated. The facial finishes with an application of collagenboosting Blue Diamond Concentrate and moisturizing Blue Diamond Super-Cream, for skin that is luxuriously hydrated.

Finally, a protective layer of Omorovicza’s Complexion Perfector BB SPF 20 provides sheer coverage and a bright and flawless complexion.

Like all Omorovicza facials, the Blue Diamond Facial incorporates Omorovicza’s signature interpretation of ancient Hungarian facial massage techniques to treat the face, neck, shoulders and décolleté. This distinctive combination ensures optimal delivery of mineral benefits to the skin, accelerating blood flow and delivery of oxygen to skin tissues. The massage stimulates lymphatic drainage and connective tissue to eliminate excess facial fluid and toxins, and improve firmness.

Finally, the technique relaxes the nervous system, which leads to a reduction in stress and muscle tension. The Blue Diamond Facial also includes a unique and deeply relaxing face and eye massage using cooling dermaglobes, a first for any Omorovicza treatment. The dermaglobes sooth and relax the facial and eye contours, while increasing circulation, for brighter, refreshed radiance.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Taking over the entire 10th floor, the Spa at Four Seasons is a roof-top sanctuary like no other, boasting 360 degree views of the magnificent London skyline, a relaxation lounge and a stateof-the-art fitness centre. Each of the nine luxury spa treatment rooms features floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing the room to be bathed in natural light while guests enjoy the views, then darkened during treatments to provide privacy and a relaxing atmosphere.

To make reservations, call 020 7319 5206 or book online www.fourseasons.com

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Launches Exclusive New Omorovicza Blue Diamond Facial

Eternal Beauty and Biotouch

Biotouch Inc is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of semi-permanent and permanent make-up, including pigments, machines and accessories. With over 30 years experience in the industry, Biotouch’s unique approach combines cutting edge technology with thousands of years of Eastern make-up techniques.

Not content to rest there, Biotouch are also committed to on-going research and development, creating new techniques and constantly refining the chemistry and technology behind their products.

Eternal Beauty UK are the UK’s premier Biotouch Distributor, bringing the quality and pedigree of this world-renowned brand to the UK market. We don’t just rely on our exceptional customer service to keep our clients happy; we also ensure that every product we offer is the highest standard available in the field.

To produce outstanding results, you need outstanding products, and that’s why we’ve chosen to specialise in Biotouch. Substandard or knock-off products not only cause allergic reactions and skin sensitivity, they’re also unlikely to produce the results you and your clients are expecting. Which is why we urge you to always use an approved distributor like Eternal Beauty when purchasing products designed to make your clients more beautiful, not less.

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We offer a full range of permanent and semipermanent make-up products – from pigments and colour correctors to machines, accessories and even practice skin. We supply nitrile gloves, mouth guards, pigment rings, and everything else you need to offer a safe, clean and effective service.

Eternal Beauty also offer a range of training courses, accredited by Professional Beauty Direct, to give you the skills you need to offer permanent and semi-permanent make-up services.

In addition, we provide a unique “taster day” opportunity for people interested in the industry.

For just £500 you’ll enjoy the opportunity to meet with our trainers, as well as like-minded professionals, to see if this is the career for you before you invest thousands of pounds in the courses you’ll ultimately need. Even better, if you do choose to book a course with us afterwards, we’ll even discount the cost of your taster day.

Biotouch’s exceptional products are available now from www.eternalbeautyuk.com, and we dispatch all orders received by 2pm on the same working day, with free first class delivery.

So get in touch with us today, and find out why our clients keep coming back to us for all their permanent make-up supplies. www.eternalbeautyuk.com

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ABSOLUTE EFFECTS

Problem Solvers For Every Skin Type

Everybody‘s skin has different needs and requires an individual skincare regime to obtain optimal results. Sometimes it is not enough to apply ‘normal’ creams and lotions in order to improve your skin and make it feel and look good.

ABSOLUTE EFFECTS are brand new range of serums containing active ingredients with proven effectiveness, highly concentrated and free from fragrances, parabens and mineral oils.

They are so effective and so pure that your professional therapist can also use them together with the OXYJET pulsed oxygen pressure injection system from Nora Bode for deeper penetration of the serums along with the professional use treatment ampoules in salon.

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For home use, the intensively moisturizing and oil free consistency of all ABSOLUTE EFFECTS serums makes them the optimal problem solver for every skin type. The range includes Volume, Energy Reload, Brightening, Sensitive and Purifying, and can be used under any moisturiser, but we recommend Care Fluid from our BEAUTY TOX range of homecare products.

The Energy Reload Serum has received the accolade Marie Claire Best Beauty 2014 – Top 5 Moisturiser for Men Tel: 01775 722243 www.oxyjetuk.co.uk

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Delivering natural beauty with Oxyjet UK Introducing the De Luxe range of machines and skin rejuvenation treatments including the new absolute effects serums and a revelation in natural skincare!

With multiple treatment options on one machine you can offer a wealth of different skin regeneration procedures; allowing salons to target anything from deep cleansing of teenagers to plumping up lines and wrinkles of the more mature client.

The Oxyjet De Luxe leading where others follow - adopts the brand’s patented pulsed oxygen technology to boost the skin without needles!

NEW Resist Hyaluronic Acid Booster from Paula’s Choice

Costing between £5,000 & £10,000 including training, products and ongoing support; the salon can generate over £80,000 a year with only 60% usage.

These specially formulated serums are pumped into the skin via short bursts of pure oxygen; forming a deposit in the deeper basal layers. Scientifically tested, pure and highly effective, the biomatrix is improved, and the skins regeneration process motivated; resulting in a visibly enhanced skin tone, reduction of lines and wrinkles, even pigmentation and improved circulation.

Enhance the performance of your favourite moisturizer or serum with a concentrated boost of ingredients proven to repair skin’s outer barrier and prevent moisture loss. Paula’s Choice NEW Resist Hyaluronic Acid Booster increases the skin’s hydration when added to any moisturizer or serum for a healthy-looking, more resilient complexion. As with all Paula’s Choice products, the formula is 100% fragrance-free and never tested on animals.

NEW Resist Hyaluronic Acid Booster: With the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin, diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and helps reverse signs of sun damage. This specialized, lightweight smoothing gel booster is suitable for all skin types, including breakout-prone skin. It contains highly concentrated key repairing ingredients that work immediately to visibly plump skin and smooth fine lines. www.paulaschoice.com

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Resense set to launch the first Kempinski The Spa in Myanmar

Following the official launch of the Kempinski Hotel Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar in November last year, spa management specialist Resense Spa SA is set to expand their growing spa portfolio with the launch of Kempinski The Spa at the property in November 2015.

Inspired by the European seasons, The Spa will feature authentic treatments that focus on restoring the body’s natural equilibrium by drawing on the elemental wisdom of nature. Located in the Amarapura Villa, The Spa will overlook the hotel’s peaceful gardens and traditional 18th century “Royal Pavilion”. Designed to welcome guests and provide

a place of relaxation and pleasure in ancient times, the traditional Burmese Pavillion ethos is echoed through the calming oasis of The Spa. Comprising eight luxurious treatment rooms, where guests can enjoy a variety of signature treatments ranging from facials, body wraps and massages, The Spa is designed to deliver impeccable guest experience, from beginning to end. Therapists are trained to Resense’s international standards to ensure a knowledgeable and reputable team that demonstrate Resense’s core ethos of tailoring each treatment to the guests’ individual needs and objectives.

“With spas already in operation in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Resense is excited to be working on their first project in Myanmar,” says Kasha Shillington, CEO of Resense.

“This exciting Resense project will set the benchmark for unique and new spa experiences in the region.”

In addition to the spa facilities guests will have access to the state of the art Fitness Centre, featuring cardiovascular and strength equipment as well as an impressive outdoor swimming pool, where guests can further relax and focus on their health and wellbeing.

The Kempinski Hotel Nay Pyi Taw is located in a peaceful hub in the heart of the Mynamar’s capital city, Nay Pyi Taw. This five star hotel fuses Kempinski’s trademark European flair with architectural influences that reflect the Burmese culture.

About Resense – www.resensespas.com

Resense has an enviable portfolio of professionally and profitably designed spas, all under one of two brands – Resense and Kempinski The Spa. Resense is the first truly European spa brand, a unique concept with specific design requirements, which is being implemented internationally either within selected hotels or as stand-alone spas. Kempinski The Spa is a luxurious, flexible spa concept that is being implemented exclusively within new and existing Kempinski hotels worldwide. Resense was founded in 2009 and is arguably the fastest growing global spa company with over 50 spa contracts currently signed. Resense now operates 23 spas in 18 different countries.

About Kempinski:

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels in 30 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2014.

FLEXIBILTY. ENDURANCE. WEIGHTLESSNESS.

Philip Kingsley are delighted to introduce Finishing Touch Hairspray, a modern hairspray designed to give long-lasting flexible hold, texture and natural control without stiffness.

Suitable for all hair types, Finishing Touch Hairspray enhances and protects all styles whether curly, straight, up or down. The first aerosol hairspray from Philip Kingsley, Finishing Touch is a truly modern formula. Invisible to the eye, hair has natural, flexible movement whilst high-tech, strong-hold polymers provide weightless strength, keeping glamorous curls and beachy waves in place for 24 hours, without restricting the style.

The weatherproof formula helps to shield hair against humidity and frizz, whilst UV filters provide protection against colour fade. Finishing Touch has a beautiful, fresh fragrance and contains conditioning ProVitamin B5 to give hair reflective shine, leaving it lustrous, smooth, beautiful and healthy looking.

Available in a travel friendly 100ml handbag size, Finishing Touch is an easy brush-out formula that allows for effortless restyling without compromising on style retention.

100ml Finishing Touch Hairspray ÂŁ8, available from mid-June Stockists: philipkingsley.co.uk, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer Follow Philip Kingsley on Twitter and Instagram @Philip_Kingsley For further details contact: Victoria Scott Dragon Associates | 0207 495 4401 | Victoria.Scott@dragonassocs.com

Ganesha Group

Brazilian Blowout What’s the story behind the company?

Which products are in the line?

In just three years the UK’s Ganesha Group has expanded to markets in the US, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Oman. The company, which is run by President and CEO Diren Chetty supplies salons with a range of top professional brands from around the world that offer great results and excellent revenue potential.

The professional line consists of Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Original Smoothing Solution; ZERO+ Professional smoothing Solution that releases 0% formaldehyde and the new Select Professional Ultra Smoothing Solution for extremely curly, coarse, resistant hair. Another new offering is Professional Split End Repairing Treatment which instantly repairs split ends, prevents future splits and preserves the shape of precision cuts. The newest addition to Brazilian Blowouts line is b3 Brazilian Bond Builder which utilizes a specifically engineered co-polymer combined with a high-purity targeted delivery system. This scientifically advanced one-step system reattaches and builds the bonds that make up the cellular membrane complex, helping prevent the loss of cuticle and cortex cells responsible for supporting the inner structure of the hair. This breakthrough technology dramatically reduces breakage and helps prevent damage during color services, improving the overall integrity of the hair while prolonging color retention and vibrancy between appointments.

The company has been making waves in the hair treatment and beauty sector by being exclusive distributors of several High end premium beauty products such as Brazilian Blowout, Revitalash, Sleep In Rollers, Playboy Tanning and several others that can be found on their website www.ganeshagroup.co.uk Education and training is also offered by Ganesha Groups head of operations Tiffany Grieger who is trained specifically for knowledge of each brand. Brazilian Blowout which hit the market in spring of 2008, quickly caught on with celebrity stylists and their clients including, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Rachel McAdams, Adriana Lima and many more who became fast fans of the treatment’s ability to give them picture perfect hair both on and off the red carpet. A game changer for the salon industry, Brazilian Blowout not only introduced a service that dramatically improved the appearance, texture and condition of the hair but established a new category, generating a lucrative new stream of income for licensed stylists worldwide.

How many salons do you supply in the UK? And which countries is the brand present in?

Brazilian Blowout is available in over 30 countries around the world. Ganesha Group is the exclusive distributor of Brazilian Blowout in The UK, Morocco, & Tunisia and have over 400+ salons in the UK with sub distributors in their other areas.

What services and products does Brazilian Blowout offer?

The cornerstones of Brazilian Blowout are the innovative professional treatments available at certified Brazilian Blowout salons.

A Brazilian Blowout is an amino acid based smoothing treatment.

Amino acids are the building blocks of keratin and bond much more readily to the hair, helping to fill in and smooth the cuticle, while a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex instantly improves the overall health, strength and condition of the hair.

In addition, breakthrough polymers seal the treatment into each strand which allows a client to resume daily activities including exercise, washing the hair, putting the hair in a ponytail or clip without worry. What’s more, Brazilian Blowout is customizable, so hair can be made as smooth as possible or for those clients with curly hair, they can keep the curl but lose the frizz.

Brazilian Blowout also offers a full line of aftercare and styling products infused with the same Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex as the smoothing treatments to provide a continuous and cumulative smoothing effect as the hair is washed and styled on a daily basis.

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How has the company developed since launching? How has it grown?

Brazilian Blowout continues to develop innovative professional treatments and retail products that yield an immediate improvement in the hair, helping stylists around the world give people the hair they have always dreamed of.

With more and more stylists worldwide becoming certified, Brazilian Blowout continues to expand into new countries and drive consumers to certified salons to change their lives with the one and only Brazilian Blowout.

What are you plans for the future? Do you have any exciting new products in the pipeline?

Ganesha Group will keep pushing boundaries in what stylists can do for their clients, and just as importantly continue acquiring great brands, offer on going education and providing salons and stylists with cutting-edge technical skills and proven business tips to grow their success as artists and professionals. www.ganeshagroup.co.uk

0845 862 5110 / 0203 137 5209, info@ganeshagroup.co.uk

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Geenie Hair Launch Exciting Range of GeeniePro SLS Free Hair Care Geenie Hair is excited to announce the launch of its inspiring new range of sulphate free hair products, formulated to deliver a first-rate pampering experience to all hair types.

From coloured and keratin treated hair to styled hair and hair extensions, the products restore shine, strength and sheen.

Geenie Hair Founder Dee Black devoted 10 years to formulating the product range. Her expertise as a hair extensions consultant specialist and experiments with a plethora of essential oils inspired her to transform her homemade hair remedies into an exclusive product line to rescue damaged and chemical-stressed hair. Enthused with Moroccan Argan oil, jojoba and flaxseed oils, tea tree, peppermint, rosemary and lavender, the carefully crafted concoctions can solve a myriad of hair issues including treating and preventing dry and flaky scalps and limp, lifeless hair.

Dee Black, Founder and Managing Director of Geenie Hair said, “I strongly believe that the less artificial chemicals a product contains the better the result. I like to use the very purest oils which have been laboratory tested and manufactured by G Baldwin & Co, London’s oldest holistic herbalist. The hair works in tandem with the scalp which is why nourishing the scalp with organic ingredients and products is so essential for optimum hair health. Such products should be a part of every woman’s routine.”

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As well as being SLS free, all items in the range are PEG free and contain no artificial fragrance. Formulated in the UK, the GeeniePro range contains the 250ml shampoo, conditioner and hair masque and the company has also branched out into skincare with Nubian handmade serums for the face, designed for sensitive and mature skin. Designed to sooth itchy, dry scalps and combat dandruff, nourish course, dry and frizzy hair and add volume and body, the range also provides a deep cleanse for clean, soft locks.

Alongside her GeeniePro range, Ms Black also offers a variety of virgin hair extensions able to be fitted using seven different methods. Designed to blend effortlessly with natural hair, the professional extensions boost length and volume for a fuller effect.

Ms Black added, “The GeeniePro hair range has been made by merging many years of firsthand experience. Caring for hair is so important and that process begins with the products you use to clean and nourish the hair and scalp.

Free of SLS and other nasties, the range is all-natural for women who want to take charge of their hair in the best way possible.”

To find out more about the GeeniePro range of hair care products or to find out more about the mobile hair extensions service visit www.geeniehair.co.uk

Dealing With Those Bad Hair Days!

Flat, Lifeless Hair, to Full on Volume!

Start with the basics: A good haircut is key when creating volume. Giving your client layers will shed excess weight off the hair giving it more bounce and movement. Subtle highlights and lowlights are also a great way in adding definition and depth to a hairstyle.

volumizing shampoo, then condition the ends of the hair. Its important to avoid getting conditioning product in the roots as it will only weigh it down. Secondly, adding volumizing mousse to the roots to give that extra boost of volume and hold.

Product Perfect: It is so important to start a clients hair off right by using the correct shampoo and conditioner.

This is because the hair will never maintain the style your client is achieving if the hair is being weighed down by the wrong product. Start by shampooing your clients hair with

Create Texture: Texture is key when trying to avoid the dreaded flat hair look. Give your clients the hair they deserve by adding thick waves or curls throughout. Its also important to tease a little at the root in order to raise the hair from the scalp.

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Tame that Frizz!

Don’t Brush Dry Hair: It is so important to avoid brushing hair after it dries. Brushing not only disrupts your hair's cuticle, but it can also stretch hair, leading to breakage. Instead, it is far better to dry hair with a microfibre towel/shirt to avoid disrupting the cuticle, and gently comb your fingers through the hair to tease out any knots.

The Importance of Product: Frizz prone hair needs to be tamed by a number of products. Protein infused conditioners and serums not only tame the hair, but also creates shine!

Don’t Over-do it: Your clients might be over processing their hair with hot styling products which can lead to damaging the hair, causing it to split and break. Deep conditioning the hair and letting it airdry will limit the damage considerably.

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What is TianDe?

The TianDe Beauty and Health Corporation has developed a natural cosmetic product range based on Chinese and Tibetan Herbal Medicinal Practices combined with the use of nanotechnology.

These products have a very high amount of active ingredients and are designed to help treat various skin and body conditions. They belong to the category of products called cosmeceuticals.

TianDe offers a variety of products for everyone. Starting off with Foot Creams and Body Detox Plasters, going onto a wide range of Shampoos and finishing off with Natural Nano Correctors that provide Botox and Lifting effects. TianDe aims to fulfil your beauty needs, but most importantly your Health, which is natural source of beauty.

Behind each product there is ancient medical knowledge, thought and history.

With the use of the latest advanced nanotechnology and biotechnology, TianDe has created a perfect fusion that allows the products to have an impact on the human body and soul.

TianDe cosmeceuticals have already

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helped people around the world to improve their looks and well-being, but also to build a great business and achieve life dreams.

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Very advanced biotechnology - obtaining extracts from exotic plants and herbs such as the Lotus flower, Ganoderma mushroom, Ginseng, Jojoba oil, Avocado, Aragan oil, or animal origin components; snake oil, sheep’s placenta or marine collagen.

Ancient Chinese Medicine Recipes - known for more than 5000 years, which are the cradle of medicine.

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day! For example: some plants have a highest concentration of desired components at full moon, therefore this is when they are cropped.

Clean and ecological - our products are made from plants that grow in the most ecological places on the planet. Plants are obtained from areas of Altai, Tibet and China, sometimes from high mountains.

We can honestly say that the products are mostly organic.

Components which are highly desirable at the world’s cosmetic market - Placenta extract, Aragan oil, Ganoderma mushroom, Natural pearl, Chinese and Tibetan Herbs, Lotus Flower, Saffron.

Therapeutic properties of cosmetic products - TianDe specialises in providing treatment for Acne, Hair Loss, Dandruff, Body Detox,Yeast Infections, Oral Care, Delicate and Intimate Care, Pain Relief and many more.

If you would like to know more, feel free to visit us at www.tiandeshop.co.uk or contact us directly at customer@tiandeshop.co.uk

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Housed in a stunning grade 1 listed Georgian building, The Spa & Bath House is a holistic haven in the heritage centre of Bath, embracing both ancient and modern spa culture. Designed using natural elements of bamboo, stone and wood, combined with the soothing waters and aroma of eucalyptus and lime.

The Bath House is a sanctuary for guests to rejuvenate their senses in the heated pool or unwind in a cedar wood barrel hot tub, steam or sauna.

Founder of Bath Spa Skincare, Sally Merrett comments; “we are delighted the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has chosen to stock Bath Spa Skincare’s 100% natural rejuvenating skincare products. Provenance and quality are at the very heart of our business and we are proud that our range can now be enjoyed at Bath’s finest hotel spa.”

Bath Spa Skincare Facial Treatment is £65 (Monday – Thursday £60). Facial and Back Treatment is £95 (Monday – Thursday £90). For more information and reservations, please visit www.royalcrescent.co.uk/spa

About The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a five star, 45 room and suite Relais & Chateaux property, set within a Grade 1* listed Georgian townhouse on the world famous Royal Crescent in the historical heart of Bath.

The hotel underwent a meticulous multi-million pound refurbishment and restoration in 2014 to present itself as a ‘British Icon Reborn’ – a quintessential English luxury hotel, perfectly suited for the 21st century.

www.royalcrescent.co.uk

About Bath Spa Skincare Bath Spa Skincare’s pure 100% natural skincare range was created by former environmental scientist Sally Merrett in the beautiful spa city of Bath. After five years of research and development, in collaboration with the University of the West of England and the University of Bath, we now provide a highly effective range of face and body products to rejuvenate, sooth and protect skin in the most healthy way possible.

www.bathspaskincare.com

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SUNJUNKIE.COM How Finding The Right Spray Tanning Solution Can Boost Your Salon Or Spa Business 2015 has been the year of change for many Salons offering spray tanning , with numbers of clients now favouring a more custom package.

By offering clients the right packages to suit their tastes, skin tone and general preference, its no secret that they will come back to you for repeat treatments and aftercare products.

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The Sunjunkie Collections offer a unique and tailored service to suit your client and all create a different end result from a light natural colour to a deliciously dark olive complexion.

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Poles A Part (of our Heritage)

Standing out in the increasingly crowded health and beauty marketplace used to be difficult. Salons would struggle to find their niche, their look, but that has now become just a little bit easier thanks to a devoted entrepreneur with a flair for style and culture through his new, retro-inspired business venture.

Dimitri Matheou made barbering his life for over 30 years. He owns 6 successful shops already, but a quest to find a barbers pole changed his life and put him on a path to a whole new adventure.

Whilst looking to make one of his salons stand out, Dimitri found himself searching high and low for a traditional red, white (and sometimes blue) barber’s pole. The poles used to sit outside hairdressers in days gone by to advertise the location of a Gents barbers. He quickly found the cost of an antique pole was way beyond what he was expecting. Undeterred, Dimitri had his Eureka moment. He’d create his own, faithfully recreated for the modern age. That journey would eventually become Cronus Barber Shop Furniture and it’s open for business right now!

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Cronus Barber Shop Furniture

Telephone: +44 (0)845 094 4415 info@houseofolympia.com www.barber-shop-furniture.com You might think that the red and white helically-striped poles traditionally associated with barbers belong in history books or black-and-white photos.You’re wrong. They were there typically not installed to signify the art of barbering, but services which ranged from

bloodletting, dentistry, leeching and many other dubious medical services even the most adaptable salon would avoid.

Bloodletting is a process where blood is removed from the body to prevent, or even cure, various illnesses and diseases. Not a job for the squeamish beauty therapist, however well trained they might be. It was believed that by vanquishing the body of ‘bad blood’, people could maintain their health and well-being by keeping their blood, and other bodily fluids, in balance. The red and white stripes on the poles represented the blood and bandages, both of which were clearly prevalent at the time. Fast forward to 2015 and those barbaric practices have given way to a much more dignified art form and Dimitri has transformed a old tradition into a very sophisticated new business.

Dimitri’s thriving company caters for everything the modern salon requires, but with a sense of style traditional suppliers are sadly lacking. Naturally, he sells the traditional barbers poles that still evoke that sense of retro glamour, but he also supplies beautiful chairs which can support the most demanding clientele, child-friendly mirrors to keep your younger customers amused and

House of Olympia, 1-3 Cornmarket, Church Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2BW a range of scissors that really are a cut above, Dimitri has gone from styling hair to styling salons where the future, and the furniture, is looking very bright indeed.

Cronus Barber Shop Furniture, has created a website where the style conscious salon owner can buy exquisite furniture that will really make their shop look a million dollars, without breaking the bank.Their range of modern, yet retro, salon furniture creates a unique sense of style, fun and wonder for customers. They create a atmosphere of sophistication and elegance, which every customer will love. Their site includes everything the busy salon needs; from desks to chairs, scissors to mirrors, signs to coat racks. There are even some one-off pieces that have to be seen to be believed. Because tastes change, there are incredible new pieces added all the time, so you’re never far away from the next stunning talking point that you’re clients will adore.

For more information on Cronus Barber Shop Furniture, please visit their website at www.barber-shop-furniture.com.

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Suti Cleanse Balm – Energetic Intention

Purification – for release and renewal. To release, create space, wash away all that no longer serves us – PURIFICATION. Suti Skincare is based on the principles of energy healing. Working with Reiki, Meditation, Crystals, Flower Essences and The Moon Cycle for Nurturing Your Beauty. Cleansing the skin with this beautiful balm, we purify and let go. The organic plant oils penetrate deep into the dermis plumping and nurturing the cells beneath, Nurturing Your Beauty.

A beautiful combination of Avocado, with its ability to power the cells for regeneration; Sunflower - the flower of longevity - providing long life to the skin cells. Organic essential oils of Mandarin - to let yourself go, the renewal of old skin cells; combined with Geranium - the most balancing of all plants, with its ability to cleanse and clear congestion, encouraging renewal and the promise of a radiant glow.

Suti Cleanse Organic Balm - £33 www.sutiskincare.com

Infinatura’s NEW Cura Oil,

Discover Infinatura’s NEW Cura Oil, a pure botanical formula made of eight hand-selected, 100% natural oils that rejuvenate the skin, hair and nails. The exquisite blend of oils include Camellia, Argan, Red Mandarin, Bergamot, Sunflower, Crambe Abyssinica, Geranium and Vitamin E and contain healing properties to keep your clients pampered from head to toe.

The blend of oils have been chosen, due to their high Squalene content, which is a natural anti-inflammatory and is great on sensitive skin. Use the oil on your client’s skin, nails and hair and Indulge in Infinatura’s NEW Cura Oil. Available in all good wholesalers. www.infinatura.com

BellaJ by Sarah Jones

BellaJ is a healthy conscious lifestyle blog and reference to Sarah Jones. Sarah is one of the UK’s leading intuitive wellness experts with her bespoke treatment TOUCH in which Sarah uses her gift of reading people and infuses beauty & wellness to create a truly unique treatment. What makes BellaJ unique is that Sarah believes beauty products have to be enhanced with all other natural lifestyle and positivity such as health, food, wellness & exercise. This blog includes the law of beauty and the science of life. Sarah hopes to inspire readers to have a truly happy, healthy & positive life. www.bellaj.co.uk

The idea is pretty simple...if you make a quality product, it will last longer and people won’t need to throw it away. Our products are made to last which means they are being used longer and not filling up the landfills while still providing you with the excellence you have come to expect from RADIUS®. Our products are made on our low-energy machines and we operate in a women-owned, solar-powered facility in Pennsylvania. Our sustainable manufacturing process allows us to reduce the amount of waste we create. What little waste we do create is recycled and reused to make new products. Each product is inspected by hand and designed to last. www.radiustoothbrush.com

A new jewel in Inlight’s luxury crown!

High potency Inlight Under Eye Revive targets the delicate under-eye area to brighten the look of dark shadows and minimise puffiness.

Gold medal ingredients include pro-collagen gotu kola to reduce swelling, powerful antioxidants green coffee & green tea to help prevent free radical damage, high performance camu camu known for its anti-ageing efficacy, and cooling and decongesting cornflower.

100% organic and oil based to nourish and moisturise, Under Eye Revive is Dr Spiezia’s ultimate effective formula for eye repair suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

“Only Nature respects the nature of your skin”, the clever formulator of this eco-luxury skincare acclaims – Inlight Under Eye Revive can only add evidence to his words.

Under Eye Revive, 15ml - RRP £55 www.inlight-online.com

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LOOKING FOR INSTANT AND TRANSFORMATIONAL RESULTS?

Look no further than Carol Joy London’s ‘amazing range of luxury skincare…’ Newby Hands – Harpers Bazaar Carol Joy London, who provide the signature facial at the Dorchester Hotel, have created results driven facial treatments utilising Pure Collagen, Refined Organic Gold Millet Oil and Pure Oxygen, all clinically proven to assist in anti-ageing.

Whether you are looking for treatments that include machines or hands only, Carol Joy London can create bespoke facials for your spa.

With their unique offering focussed on luxury, effective facial treatments, Carol Joy London’s range of products and treatments can sit alongside your existing spa offering. www.caroljoylondon.com For further information please contact Nicole Hatton, Managing Director n.hatton@caroljoylondon.com

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Salon Fume Extraction

BenchVent provide low energy extraction to create a safe, practical and eco-friendly working environment for Hair Salons throughout the country. Effectively extract particulates, chemicals and clippings resulting from various hair treatments, including; • Odours found in glues used in the application of hair extensions • Chemicals found in hair dyes and colouring agents • Fumes released in hair sprays • Fine hair clippings Prolonged exposure to the above can cause headaches, breathing difficulties, nausea and skin difficulties to name just a few.

For completely free advice on how our cost effective air extraction solutions can benefit your salon call 01423 790 039 or email us at sales@benchvent.com www. benchvent.com

Noel Asmar and Grahame Gardner team-up in the UK

Grahame Gardner Ltd are delighted to announce a new partnership Noel Asmar, the internationally renowned and prestigious workwear brand. This marks the start of an exciting new partnership between the well respected UK uniform supplier Grahame Gardner and the Canada based awardwinning Noel Asmar uniform collection.

Synonymous with style, innovation and quality, Noel Asmar offer workwear of a quality and standard not seen before within the UK market.

The garments within the Noel Asmar collection capitalise on luxurious fabrics, so are soft to the touch and pleasing to wear. With a selection of over thirty tops and complementary trousers and skirts, the collection presents an exceptional range of flattering and stylish workwear solutions.

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Charme d’Orient hold all day event

Charme d’Orient in conjunction with Ajala Spa will hold an all-day event on 12/06/2015, introducing the benefits of “Charme d’Orient Paris” products and treatments.

Charme d’Orient’s “Oriental Honey waxing©” is a unique patented product used in Spas and Hammams worldwide. This is a depilation method that takes the pain out of waxing, makes it a relaxing and tonifying process. Today this practice and more than 50 different Spa & Hammam products by Yasmina are available in over 1500 establishments worldwide.

Most products like, sweet almond perfumed massage oils, Alum Stone Scrub, Black soap, Shea Butter, Rassoul Clay, Argan Oil and creams derived from it, can be used in any Hammam or Spa, without changing your existing menus.

All ingredients are sourced sustainably and manufactured in France.

Web site: chdo.co.uk Email: rituals@chdo.co.uk

Blazing Neons Summer Collection, Available Now!

Salon System’s gel polish Gellux is ringing in the warm weather with the Blazing Neons summer collection, available now!

The range contains six fiery shades including Red Hot Crimson, Sizzling Pink, Orange Fever, Spiced Apricot and Go Glow Green.

As with all Gellux products, the shades are chip resistant and dry within 30 seconds of application, leaving a long-lasting, ultra-glossy finish.

Available from wholesalers nationwide.

Carefree Beauty Permanent Make-up

Permanent Makeup is probably the most positive, life-changing beauty treatment you can have without surgery!

Permanent make-up is perfect for almost any woman - whatever your age or unique style.

Once the procedure is complete you will save so much time & look great 24/7!

I am a passionate & committed permanent makeup artist with many years’ experience in the beauty industry. I aim to achieve a natural look, subtly enhancing your features, for a beautiful, long-lasting result.

My clients’ needs are of the utmost importance & all my work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

For a FREE, no obligation consultation please phone 07511 398797 or email Karen@ CarefreeBeauty.co.uk with your details.

Karen www.carefreebeauty.co.uk

SalonGenius Launches Upgraded Booking System

SalonGenius has unveiled BookingsGenius, the updated booking system of its recently upgraded and renowned software management system.

With mobile technology at the forefront of modern business, the new online booking platform will allow clients to schedule their own appointments 24 hours a day, seven days a week, helping salon and spa businesses of all sizes maximise sales opportunities and ultimately increase revenue capabilities.

The BookingsGenius system can also be customised to individual salon specifications to guarantee business efficiency, client relations and customer service.

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TRULY NATURAL. TRULY YOU. The INIKA difference: Organic ingredients, fashion forward looks together with a totally luxurious feel.

For more information contact: susie.mills@tbn.com.au Or call: 0203 713 0149

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