The Art Of Beauty & Well-being - Issue 7 2015

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Issue 7 2015

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Top Tips

Make millions in a Spa & Salon business

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Contents 08 Top Tips

Make Millions in a Spa & Salon Business

12 Be Your Own Boss

32 All That Glitters

Be the one to shine whether its nails, lips, eyes or cheeks

Key Points in Running a Successful Salon or Spa Business

18 The Ultimate Make Up Do’s & Dont’s Apply your make-up like a professional with these ultimate tips

34 Office To Cocktail Bar

Editor Suki Henderson T: 01843 830249 E: suki@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk Publishing Director Martin Holmes T: 01843 830249 E: martin@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk Sales Director Elizabeth Wright T: 01227 392585 E: elizabeth@theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk Studio Director Josh Holmes T: 01843 830249 E: josh@jdholmes.co.uk www.theartofbeautyandwellbeing.co.uk Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published in Professional Beauty & Well-being however, the publishers accept no responsibility for the claims or opinions made by advertisers, manufacturers or contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic (including photocopying) or stored in any information retrieval system without the prior consent of the publisher

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Make Millions in a Spa & Salon Business In today’s world, the ever growing salon and spa industries have opened up new prospects to achieve real financial independence by owning a successful salon or spa. Certainly, more and more salon and spa professionals are selling their businesses and retiring as multi-millionaires which only occurred in a few rare cases two decades ago.

The journey and rules onto becoming successful in the salon and spa businesses have changed dramatically, as has the characterization of achievement in these industries. Previously, the salon and spa owners would have endeavored to make a good living and be at the top of their game in their business. Nowadays, these owners strive to build real value and retire financially independent so they can travel the world and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

The modern salon and spa owner are a lot more entrepreneurial, imaginative, savvy, and innovative than their forerunners. There is a collective agreement amongst today’s young salon and spa owners, that yesterday’s rules to running these businesses will, at best, only lead to providing a good living. But, to achieve the kind of success that is accessible in today’s thriving and ever-changing salon and spa industries, these owners have to master this new set of rules.

RULE 1: Carry Exclusive Products It is to no surprise to learn that specifically in the twenty-five salons within a few miles of your salon offer L’oreal, Wella, Bumble and Bumble, and Paul Mitchell. When it comes to hair color specifically, the actual truth of customer sentiment is even worse. In a recent survey of 1,000 non-cosmetologist salon hair color clients, less than 1% thought they knew what brand of hair color their hair colorist used. To make matters worse, half of those tested guessed wrong when they identified the brand!

This situation even gets grimmer when we discuss the matter of product diversion. Despite the point that product manufacturers blame rogue distributors of selling their products to businesses such as Amazon; it simply is not true. Given the requirements of these mega-retailers such as product liability insurance and certificates of trademark ownership, only a product manufacturer can get their product some shelf space in these mega-retailer’s stores and that is only after months of effort. Though your sales representative is explaining that they are selling you professionalonly products, you can do a simple search on Amazon’s website to discover that your clients can find the exact same products for a fraction of the price at these stores.

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RULE 2: Develop Long Term Relationships with Your Clients The present day consumer has been putting more and more importance on feeling a connection with the products and services they use. A number of companies that have got this strategy just right are: Apple, Disney and Coca-Cola – and your salon and spa can too.

Instead of providing your clients with a short service that enhances their beauty until their next visit, develop a program that allows follow up visits in order to maintain and enhance the initial service. It is important to remember to not sell them products, they don’t want or need to be sold anything. Instead, it is better to recommend a path for them to accomplish their beauty and wellness goals and offer professional yet personalized guidance down that path.

This sort of tailored professional advice and consultation is precisely what the modern salon and spa client is craving. Providing this invaluable service will develop a relationship of loyalty with them in a very deep and meaningful way.

When we look at Organic Care Systems as a case study, it is clear to see that the system they offer is an example of how to provide your client with this path.

It starts with the wet-stretch-test, which demonstrates physical evidence of their hair’s need for either moisture, protein, or maintenance, this establishes a verifiable baseline of your client’s hair.

Progress is then derived from both in-salon and in-spa and at-home products, and the usage can be tested and verified with the client at future service visits. Long term progress will be completely noticeable and be a sturdy reinforcement for their loyalty.

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RULE 3: Focus on Cultivating an Ethos Rather Than Developing an Image Salon and spa owners have heard it a thousand times before, it is all about image, and for today’s modern salon and spa, nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, the idea of “building an image” has been replaced with “building client affinity”, which simply means that the client has an inherent likeness, connection, and feeling of kinship to a business.

The best way to build this affinity with a client is to develop a strong set of values, goals, culture and have a mission which your target audience is likely to share. It is important to consider what your target clientele values and build your salon and spas culture around this. If you are an organic salon and spa for example, the clients probably value health, wellbeing and social and environmental stewardship.

RULE 4: Be Savvy about Your Prices One of the most common misconceptions in the salon and spa industries is that if they raise their prices, clients might be scared away. While this might be true in other industries, a number of salon and spa owners have realized that the higher the prices are on their services, the more attractive discounts look in their promotional programs.

For instance, if you were to raise the prices on the services menu by 20%, but offer a 20% discount for friends and family of current clients, you have increased the perceived value of your services, improved client loyalty from your referral network, and have allowed for higher prices from potential new clients. Although we do not recommend increasing your service prices to an unreasonable amount, we have found that almost all salons and spas would benefit from adopting this approach to some extent as long as the service price has increased to a reasonable amount.

Rule 5: Have an Exit Strategy Starting up and running a new business is a stressful and risky endeavor. As humans, we instinctively want to recognize an exit whenever we step into a moderately risky situation. For instance, when we step onto an airplane, we automatically want to know where the exits are. Salon and spa owners similarly should have an exit plan, but many do not.

To define your exit strategy for your salon or spa, you need to ask yourself a few questions and set yourself a long term plan. How much money do you have to have to retire? How much money would you want to sell your business for? Do you want to leave it to you children? Is your plan to expand? A number across the country?

Multiple countries? Answering these questions will help you define what your exit strategy is.

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Rule 6: Don’t Be A Star Whether your exit strategy is to sell your salon or spa, leave it to your children or slowly pass it onto your staff, it will become important to you that you build an independent business that has value in itself. A salon or spa owner should not develop a business ON their talents, but rather, build a business FROM their talents. If your salon or spa is successful, its lifespan as a business would outlive your career, and could be passed onto your successor, whether it is to your children or to someone who has bought it off you. The only way you will ever pass your business on with any value is to make sure the salon or spa can run just as successfully if you are not involved in the business. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to put your ego aside and commit to build a great business.

Statistics frequently demonstrate that businesses who have sustainable profits sell for seven to ten times their annual profits.

Unfortunately, salons and spas usually sell for two times their annual profit because when their owners leave, their profits also diminish.

Because of this, most salons and spas are sold for less than their furniture and fixtures. To put this into perspective, if you build a salon or spa business that produces £300,000 per year in profits, you would most likely sell that business for around £600,000 if you built a business ON your talents and made yourself the star of your business.

Or, you could sell the business for £3 Million if you built a business with sustainable profits even if you are no longer working for the business.

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I.C.O.N.’s goal is to increase individual salon revenue by 30% within the first 12 months by working as part of the salon team to educate, motivate and inspire stylists. With this unique method, we can increase salon retail sales from an average of 5% of turnover to 15%.

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Key Points in Running a Successful Salon or Spa Business The success of your salon or day spa seems to have a direct correlation to your ability in keeping your customers happy. There is no better way in keeping existing customers than to have them leave content after every visit. Word-of-mouth can be a tremendously effective form of organically advertising your salon or spa. Customer service starts with well-mannered, professionally trained staff.

a) Create a clean, comfortable, safe environment in your salon or spa

From the point that customers arrive at your salon or spa establishment to when they leave, the client must be presented with an environment that is clean, safe, comfortable and relaxing. Salon and Spa customers undoubtedly expect cleanliness, so you have to make sure that floors are swept in between clients. Similarly, it is imperative to ensure that towels, trimmers and other equipment are washed and fresh for new customers. Another tip is to install comfortable sofas and furniture in waiting areas, and offer magazines or have coffee table books for reading. Anything that would create a comfortable atmosphere in your salon or spa will aid in retaining customers and gain new ones.

b) Salon and Spa Convenience

Convenience for your customers is key, so if you offer hair, nail, beauty and spa services in your business it would be advisable to create a package deal that would create a one-stop solution for all your client’s needs. Instead of having the customer visit on multiple occasions, it would be far more convenient to schedule several services in one visit.

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Croda Continues Support of Sustainable Palm Oil with Latest Supply Chain Certifications in India and Latin America

Croda, a global speciality chemical company, is pleased to announce its manufacturing sites in Brazil and India are the latest to receive certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a non-profit, multi stakeholder organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable production of palm oil worldwide, for Mass Balance production at its site.

Croda has now successfully achieved certification of a number of its manufacturing sites to handle Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) materials via Mass Balance, including facilities in Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA. These latest certifications in India and Latin America further demonstrates Croda’s commitment to responsible sourcing of palm oil and palm kernel oil on a global scale and supports Croda’s plan to offer CSPO derived products at its manufacturing sites worldwide by 2015.

Continually increasing its portfolio of certified sustainable palm oil derivative products, Croda can currently offer many of the core ingredients used by Personal Care manufacturers, including products from their heritage CithrolTM, SpanTM and TweenTM ranges,

amongst many others. Additionally, the incorporation of “SP” into the product name clearly indicates to the buyer the responsibly sourced sustainable palm. By choosing to include SP ingredients in their formulation, consumer goods manufacturers will be able to demonstrate their proactive commitment to sustainable palm oil by stating “contributes to the production of certified sustainable palm oil” on their relevant finished good packaging. For a full list of Croda’s sustainable palm oil derived ingredients visit www.crodapersonalcare.com.

Although 80% of palm oil produced is used within food production, there remains a responsibility within the personal care industry to drive the demand for sustainable palm oil. Croda has a schedule in place for RSPO audits of its remaining manufacturing sites and anticipates it will be able to offer certified sustainable palm oil derivative products from all manufacturing sites globally in 2015.

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New face masks & scrubs: The Beauty Must!

Instant results for a brand new you!

Beauty masks are one of the most important elements in the history of APIVITA because they are closely connected with its innovation and success. APIVITA is the first natural cosmetics company that brought face masks into the pharmacy. Inspired by the Mediterranean nutrition rich in fruits, cereals, honey and vegetables, APIVITA created a complete range of innovative masks & scrubs EXPRESS BEAUTY; a concept that has been globally successful from the very beginning in all sales channels. They are monodose face masks, with innovative packaging that allows their easy transport, quick application and even easier interchange depending on the needs of our skin.

Today APIVITA, the company who introduced the masks as the ultimate Beauty Must for face care, presents the rangeface masks & scrubs in NEW premium tubes of 50ml, with natural ingredients up to 97%. The range face masks and scrubs consists of nine masks and scrubs, fully covering the needs of the skin, in three key areas:

EXFOLIATION Rejuvenates skin, improves skin texture, ensures better absorption of creams & serums, enhances cell renewal, diminishes large pores and fine lines

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CLEANSING Removes impurities & residues (i.e. make up), prevents pore clogging, removes excess sebum

SKIN NUTRITION Enhances the penetration of active ingredients and offers immediate visible results. Skin receives an intensive treatment with precious nutritious ingredients.

The face masks and scrubs range is ideal for all skin types and contains NO PARABENS, SILICONE, MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, PHTHALATES, POLYCYCLIC MASKS & NITROMASKS. The face masks & scrubs range enhances the philosophy for EASY INTERCHANGE and is a key step for the HOLISTIC FACIAL CARE of APIVITA.

Interchange & the holistic facial care of APIVITA A balanced diet, rich in nutrients and vitamins is the key to keep us healthy. Our skin, exactly like our body has the same nutritional profile.

It needs to receive a variety of fruits and vegetable extracts to look radiant & beautiful.

Our skin should be fed daily with a variety of ingredients in order to unlock its energy potential. Otherwise signs of fatigue and dullness will start to show.

APIVITA relied on the gifts of Greek nature, unique fruits, vegetables and precious bee

products such as honey and royal jelly, to create the EXPRESS BEAUTY rage and the face masks & scrubs range. The variety and rotation of nutrients in our diet ensures longevity, proper functioning and health of our body. Similarly, variety and interchange of nutrients in skincare products is required to maintain a healthy appearance, youthfulness and radiance.

Inspired by the holistic approach of Hippocrates, all skincare products of APIVITA are combined ideally and synergize to offer maximum results.

The Holistic APIVITA face care consists of the following six steps: 1. Cleansing with the product series Cleansing, the most effective way to release the skin from pollutants.

2. Scrub, deep cleansing and beauty masks with the face masks & scrubs range and Express Beauty, which offer instant results.

3. Serum by the series Natural Serum, which maximize the effects of the cream, having a high concentration of ingredients which penetrate deeper into the skin layers.

4. Basic face care with the face cream that suits your skin.

5. Sunscreen protection by the SUNCARE range; the most important way to shield from premature aging.

6. Exercise, Nutrition & a Healthy Lifestyle are prerequisites for health and beauty.

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With the increasing demand for this natural look, LVL is generating a buzz amongst industry professionals and celebrities, such as Pixie Lott and Ruby Hammer, and its recent Award of Excellence from The Guild Of Beauty Therapists further cements its reputation as one of the most exciting lash treatments available. Celebrity makeup artist, Lisa Eldridge, explains how LVL, is the safest way to brighten and lift your entire face. The treatment lifts the lashes upward and outward from the roots, so the eyes pop creating an expression that is awake and youthful.

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Achieve a flawless complexion with Lavera's new CC Cream Just in time for summer, leading natural and organic brand¹ Lavera launches its multi-tasking Colour Correction (CC) Cream (£19.90), which nourishes and moisturises the skin, provides an even and radiant complexion and even lightens pigment spots when used regularly. This miracle cream only contains 100% natural ingredients and is rich in anti-ageing organic camu camu berries to leave your skin looking radiant and flawless. The Lavera CC Cream is certified by NaTrue² and will be available from selected health food stores and independent pharmacies across the country from 5th May.

Achieve an even, radiant complexion in just one easy step as the Lavera CC Cream combines the following eight skin benefiting effects: 1. Provides 24h hydration to the skin 2. Brightens the complexion 3. Covers and conceals imperfections 4. Reduces the appearance of pigment spots with regular use 5. Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles 6. Firms and plumps the skin 7. Protects against free radicals 8. SPF 6 protection Different from other CC Creams on the market, Lavera's CC cream is completely natural and organic and therefore, more gentle to the skin. One tube of CC Cream contains an impressive 34 natural and organic ingredients, ranging from Willow Bark and Camu Camu berries to natural Hyaluronic Acid and Wheat Germ Extract. Please find below a list of the main ingredients and their purpose:

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Camu Camu berries Mineral pigments Wheat Germ Extract Jojoba oil, plant-based glycerine, moisturising ingredients based on wheat, pentavitin and hyaluronic acid Willow bark Organic ingredients including olive oil, shea butter, sunflower oil, soybean oil and almond oil Vitamin C and E

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Powerful anti-ageing and anti-oxidant properties Evens out the complexion, creating a light and even coverage Lightens pigment spots with regular use Helps to plumps, firms and moisturises the skin to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles Refines the complexion Moisturises the skin up to 24 hours, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple Protects the skin cells from free radical damage

Did you know that Camu Camu Berries - one of the key ingredients in the Lavera CC Cream - is the most concentrated form of naturally occurring Vitamin C in the world, containing up to 30 times more vitamin C than an orange? This high quantity of cell-protecting Vitamin C combined with the presence of organic flavonoids and cell-metabolism stimulating phytonutrients makes it a powerful anti-ageing ingredients and the latest est buzz word in the natural skin care world.

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THE ULTIMATE MAKEUP DO’S AND DON'TS!

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DO use a foundation that matches your skin tone exactly. Your best bet is to try on a foundation in the department store before you buy it. Drugstore options are often brilliant, but you can't try them on, and trying to make do with the wrong color will lead to nothing but problems. Apply the foundation from your cheek down past your jaw. You're not going to wear foundation on your neck, but you want to make sure it looks natural from your face to your neck.

DO apply foundation on your eyelids up to the brow. Applying foundation on your eyelids will help eyeshadows go on smoothly and cover any redness, giving your entire face an even and smooth appearance.

DO use complementary makeup colors. Think of your blush and lipstick as an outfit you're going to wear on your face. For example, if you are wearing a pink lip color, make sure your blush is in a similar color family. You wouldn't wear a pink skirt and an orange top, would you? DON'T wear that on your face either.

DO apply eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible. A soft black, grey, or charcoal brown shade can beautifully enhance your lashes and frame your eye. Be sure to get the liner between the lashes; it's helpful to use a magnifying mirror to be sure you place it exactly. If the outer corners of your eyelids have begun to droop, make sure the eyeliner turns up ever-so-slightly, so you DON'T emphasize the drooping.

For the lower lash line, for daytime, it's best to use a softer color than you do for the upper lash line. Lining all the way around your eye in black is an extreme look that's best saved for nighttime, if ever.

Helpful hint: Powder eyeshadow can also be worn as eyeliner. Apply it wet or dry with a fine-tip brush.

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DO shade and define your eyes. Eyeshadow is all about enhancing your eye area, not coloring it. It's best not to use eyeshadow colors that match your eye-blue eyeshadow does not make blue eyes look better, it just looks out of date and overdone, which is why you rarely see examples of this in fashion magazines. Shades of brown (there are dozens and dozens) all the way to black allow for an amazing range of sophisticated, glamorous, elegant, and classic looks.

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DO consider the intensity of your blush with your skin tone. If you have fair to light skin, then pale pink, rose, or peach blush shades are more flattering than deep berry or plum shades, which can make your cheek area look bruised. In contrast, women with medium to tan skin tones can look gorgeous with berry or plum-hued blush, and also can opt for russet, or even mahogany shades.

DO use professional makeup brushes. You'll be surprised at how beautiful your makeup looks when you apply it with full-size, high-quality brushes rather than with the tiny, cheap applicators that often come packaged with makeup. Investing in a set of good brushes is one of the wisest beauty moves you can make!

DO check your makeup in a magnifying mirror. What you can't see, you can't fix; for example, makeup settling into the fine lines around your eye or perhaps into the folds around your mouth. Applying a little powder directly over the line, and then blending upwards and out can keep everything in place, but you have to see it up close to do it right. Any mirror of 4X magnification or greater (depending on your eyesight, of course) will do the trick, and these mirrors are widely available, at most drugstores, Bed Bath & Beyond, and beauty supply stores.

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DON’T wear full makeup every day. It isn’t necessary to wear a full eye design every day … consider a simpler look for your daily life. Foundation, concealer, lipstick, blush, eyebrow shapers, if needed, a little powder, and mascara is plenty. Eyeshadow is great, but it’s also time consuming, and it’ll look bad if you try to slap it on in the few minutes you have in the morning.

DON’T use emollient/greasy concealers on blemishes or the under eye area. Emollient products will either clog pores or slip into lines … all day long.

DON’T use a concealer that is too light or too dark. Using the wrong color concealer will make your eye area look strange.

Use a flesh-tone concealer (that means no yellow, orange, or lavender tones) that is just a shade or two lighter than your foundation.

DON’T skip lip color. Adding a pop of color to your lips can brighten up a washed out face and polish your overall look.

Experiment to see what colors and intensities look best for your skin tone, and DON’T be afraid to be bold or step out of your comfort zone. Keep in mind that small, thin lips look best with brighter, vivid colors, and larger lips do better with softer shades. Avoid dark colors because they make lips look ominous and Gothic.

Helpful hint: Red lips can make a beautiful, dramatic statement; just keep it on the brighter side, as opposed to magenta, purple, or brown.

The best way to tell you are wearing a beautiful lip color for your skin tone is the number of compliments you get from your friends and family.

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DON’T overdo mascara. Clumped mascara is distracting and messy looking. Learn absolute essential mascara application tips.

DON’T stripe on blush. Use a great blush brush, a soft color, and apply it using light, sweeping strokes. You should see no lines where the blush stops and starts. Blending a little powder on over your blush can soften any lines.

DON’T overdo your eyebrows. Brows that are drawn-on, pencil-thin, overly sparse, strongly arched, or too heavy or thick can make you look older than you really are; plus they can look harsh and dated. If you’re at a loss as to what to do for your brows, make an appointment with a brow specialist, who can guide you to the right brow shape and show you effective grooming techniques. Many salons and spas offer this service, or ask around at your favorite cosmetics department.

DON’T glob on lip gloss. Too much gloss can make it look like you’re drooling instead of adding a beautiful shine to your lips. If you have lines around your mouth, avoid glossy, slick, or creamy lipsticks because they’ll quickly bleed into the fine lines, and they won’t last past mid-morning before you need a touch-up.

DON’T get carried away with glitter and shine. A little extra shine or glitter can spice up an evening look, but during the day it’s just distracting, kind of like wearing a sequined gown to the office. However, there are many “radiance-boosting” makeup products that forgo that obvious, distracting shine in favor of a subtle luminosity. Beautypedia to discover which products are best for achieving this look.

DON’T over-moisturize around your eyes. Too much moisturizer encourages concealers and foundations to travel right into the very lines you’re trying to hide. If you feel you need an extra-emollient moisturizer around your eyes, apply it at night after you’ve removed your makeup, and use lighterweight products during the day.

Now that you know the ultimate makeup dos and don’ts, with a little practice and a dash of finesse, you’ll be on your way to looking gorgeous, healthy, and vibrant in no time! Don’t forget to check out Beautypedia for all of our top makeup product recommendations. the art of beauty & well-being 23

GLOSSYBOX Once you pop, you just can’t stop…

GLOSSYBOX PRESENTS THE POP ART COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX The October GLOSSYBOX has gone colour crazy with an Andy Warhol inspired collector‘s edition Pop Art Box that comes in four eyecatching different colours.

GLOSSYBOX have married up the perfect mix of beauty products this month offering an edit of skincare, colour and haircare treats from brands including Nuxe, Rimmel and cult colour hero, Ciate. The October box boasts products such as a defining lip crayon, a rejuvenating lip peel, hydrating BB cream, stunning fragrance, nourishing hair mask and intensive moisturiser. This box has all the beauty essentials to make you look like a work of art!

Presented in a Collector‘s Edition Pop Art Box, the October GLOSSYBOX is £10 (+P&P) from www.glossybox.co.uk while stocks last.

NEW: Perfect skin to go DR. GRANDEL BEAUTY X PRESS - Two new allies for a perfect, radiantly beautiful complexion Augsburg. The dynamic success story of the lifestyle skin care series DR. GRANDEL BEAUTY X PRESS continues with two modern specialist products: Radiantly beautiful in an instant with DR. GRANDEL BEAUTY X PRESS ILLUMINATOR A perfect glow despite being pressed for time? Light-reflecting pigments provide rapid assistance here. Our ultra-light DR. GRANDEL BEAUTY X PRESS ILLUMINATOR fluid brings a delicate shimmer to the skin, conceals lines, wrinkles andminor blemishes and makes skin look glowingly freshimmediately.

The practical all-rounder can be completely personalized when it comes to the way it works: After moisturizing as a "primer", under make-up or over make-up for a shimmering complexion, or instead of foundation to emphasize the natural glow of the skin. And particularly sophisticated light effects can be created with highlights on specific areas of the forehead, cheeks and skin. The velvety texture adapts to any skin tone.

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Conceal and Perfect with our DR. GRANDEL BEAUTY X PRESS CONCEALER Every handbag needs this time-saving beauty strategist!

The smart little stick conceals minor blemishes precisely and makes dark under-eye rings disappear. The moisturizing anti-age composition with vitamin E and peptides evens out lines, smoothes the area around the eyes and protects against premature skin aging. Chamomile extract soothes irritations, while light-reflecting pigments with a "soft-focus effect" reduce the signs of wrinkles and conceal the signs of stress and tiredness. Waterproof and with a slightly cooling effect, its colour pigments adapt to any skin tone to optimize the area around the eyes and any other skin areas.

From the end of September 2014, DR. GRANDEL Illuminator and Concealer will be available from anywhere that understands about beauty and cosmetics: authorized specialist retail outlets, health food stores, pharmacies, beauticians, spas, colour and style advisors and online at www.grandel.de.

Panasonic launches new Hair Dryer and Straightener with innovative nanoe™ technology, alongside new Facial Ionic Steamer Panasonic today announces the launch of the latest additions to its beauty range, the EHSA31 Facial Ionic Steamer, the EH-NA65 Hair Dryer, and the EH-HS95 Hair Straightener.

Equipped with Panasonic’s innovative nanoe technology, the EH-NA65 Hair Dryer and the EH-HS95 Hair Straightener are designed for deep hydration of hair. Both products produce nano-sized electrostatic atomised water particles, which hold around 1,000 times more water than negative ions, providing deep moisture and reducing any possible damage and dryness caused by heating. The EH-SA31 Facial Ionic Steamer meanwhile uses nano-sized ionic steam for deep cleansing and moisturising to give your skin a radiant glow.

which ensures richer, more deeply hydrated skin. The ultra-fine nano-sized ionic steam penetrates the epidermis and hydrates your skin’s complexion. The new facial steamer releases ionic steam treatment through its ‘Simple 6-Minute Spa’ setting, providing spastyle pampering in your own home.

Equipped with a Quick-Dry nozzle that has a high/low wind pressure - spreading hair evenly and improving drying speed and a diffuser, as well as three-speed and temperature settings, the 2,000W Hair Dryer provides a strong airflow to ensure uniform, quick drying.

The EH-SA31 Facial Ionic Steamer can be used in a variety of ways. Removing makeup and dirt from the pores after a busy day is essential for healthy skin. The steam is perfect for deep cleansing and opening pores to allow for the full removal of makeup, including even the toughest mascara, as well as dirt and oil, to achieve clear, even-toned skin.

The EH-HS95 Hair Straightener’s moisturising nanoe particles also mean that your straightened hair will look more glamorous than ever. The nanoe particles are generated from air holes at the tip of its glass-coated iron plates, nourishing your hair while styling – and preventing damage caused by heat. The particles tone your hair’s cuticles and balance its moisture to create a lustrous appearance.

“Beauty and hair care have always been a high priority for consumers. According to a recent survey by Panasonic, over half of European women spend over 30 hours* a year styling her hair and 29% of European woman claim to spend €21** or more a month on facial and skincare products, which equates to over €250 a year. Panasonic’s beauty care range features innovative new technology to improve the quality of skin and hair through deep hydration in a cost effective and efficient way,”says Maik Stahlbock, Panasonic Director of Appliances Group.

In addition, the steamer is an ideal makeup primer before your make-up routine, as the hot steam softens the skin making it ready for flawless and long lasting makeup application.

Featuring five temperature settings - 150°C, 170°C, 180°C, 190°C or 200°C - Panasonic’s new hair straightener lets you chose the right temperature to match the condition of your hair and your styling needs. To give you the fastest results the EH-HS95 can reach 200°C in just 45 seconds, while the “high recovery” design means you can quickly re-achieve the last temperature used to ensure quick straightening during periods of long use.

Richer, more deeply hydrated skin Panasonic’s EH-SA31 Facial Ionic Steamer provides a penetrating moisture treatment

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The Facial Ionic Steamer is 21.7cm in height, offering a compact and stylish design that is an elegant addition to your home beauty kit.

Moisture for smooth, shiny hair Featuring Panasonic’s nanoe technology, the EH-NA65 Hair Dryer penetrates moisture deep into your hair follicles. This delivers optimum moisture balance within every strand, leaving hair smooth with an excellent shine. The locked-in moisture also strengthens the hair, increasing its resilience from damaging treatment such as brushing.

*Figures based on 2569 women in Germany, Spain, Italy, UK and France. 66% of women style their hair for 5-10 minutes a day, equating to a minimum of 30.4 hours a year. **Figures based on 2059 women in Germany, Spain, Italy and France.

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crazy angel 1. Crazy Angel Tan Application Mitt Tan application mitt to buff and blend in areas to ensure a smooth and even tan

2. Crazy Angel Take Me Higher Intensifier Drops The ultimate product for Crazy Angels who want to achieve the deepest, darkest tan possible. Contains 34% DHA. Allows you to personalise each clients tan to achieve an all over deeper, darker tan.

Form a contour for a more shapely look and that all important slimming effect.

Increases the DHA level to achieve the deepest, darkest tan possible.

3. Crazy Angel Twilight Mistress Quick drying formula glides effortlessly onto the skin leaving an instant deep glow.

Infused with Bearberry this alcohol free solution moisturises and hydrates to leave skin silky smooth.

The lush, fresh fragrance combined with naturally derived DHA and Erythulose provide a gorgeous, deep and long lasting tan.

4. Crazy Angel Golden Delight Self-Tan Mousse Crazy Angel Self-Tan Mousse is perfect for those angels wishing to achieve a warm, sunkissed glow.

The quick drying, whipped foam glides easily onto the skin for a streak free, golden tan.

Enriched with Bearberry and Shea butter to moisturise and hydrate while the lush light fragrance leaves skin pleasantly scented. www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk

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Design: inspired by you, made

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Spa Timeless design for the modern Spa. REM Spa builds on REM’s design ethos: affordable luxury, that is made to last.

REM is backed by an exclusive 3 Year Warranty.

See the entire 2015 REM Beauty & Spa Collection at www.rem.co.uk

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Beauty Industry Pro and Bestselling Author Jan Moran Debuts New Contemporary Fiction Novel Set in Beauty Industry “There’s always an ugly side to beauty.”

Bestselling author Jan Moran, whose company she founded made recent news in The Wall Street Journal on the recent sale of her technology to Sephora, follows up with a new contemporary novel, FLAWLESS, based on the beauty industry. St. Martin’s Press also acquired her historical novel SCENT OF TRIUMPH for a March 2015 book pub date.

San Diego, California – JAN MORAN, a bestselling author and beauty industry veteran, debuts on Amazon worldwide with FLAWLESS: A Hostile Beauty Novel, which is a new contemporary novel based on the skincare industry. FLAWLESS is published by Briarcliffe Press, which published her previous novel, SCENT OF TRIUMPH, a historical fiction book based on the perfume industry and recently acquired by St. Martin’s Press for a March, 2015 publication. JAN MORAN also created the Scentsa in-store touch-screen programs recently acquired

by Sephora cosmetic stores. Learn more at www.JanMoran.com.

FLAWLESS garners praise from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster, who states: “Moran creates a captivating world of glamour, romance, and intrigue. A breathtakingly

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real look at the cut-throat world of the beauty industry. An engrossing view into the world of ‘beautiful people’ with an ending that will leave you wanting more.”

Author JAN MORAN adds: “In the HOSTILE BEAUTY series, readers follow a group of smart, stylish, entrepreneurial friends as they navigate the turbulences of modern life in the business of beauty.

Set in Beverly Hills with action flung across the globe, the HOSTILE BEAUTY series is an engaging series that features gutsy, determined best friends, and how they manage to live the lives of their dreams.”

FLAWLESS is the first novel in the series, and is also a stand-alone book.

FLAWLESS tells the story of Verena Valent, a young woman at the helm of her family’s legendary Swiss skincare company, which caters to a glamorous clientele in the heart of Beverly Hills. She is in the midst of a critical international expansion into Asia when her carefully organized life begins to unravel.

Amazon will launch FLAWLESS worldwide in Kindle and trade paperback for a ninety-day exclusive beginning August 17, 2015.

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all that glitters VVV

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Beige Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a perfect all-over glow. The five bars of luminous colour also work as individual eye shadows.

All skin types Price: £31.55 >>>

Burberry Eye Definer

Midnight Blue No.04

Burberry Eye Definer enhances and intensifies your natural eye colour Formulated using natural conditioning waxes and emollient oils, Burberry Eye Shaping Pencils glide on effortlessly to highlight the eye colour and shape Water resistant and long-wearing Price: £15.50

Gloss in Love

Fresh Color Meets Comfort and Vinyl Shine The first Lancôme Gloss that truly loves your lips: unprecedented shine wraps lips with color and addictive comfort. Available NOW in 6 Glossy Nudes, this gloss combines color with 6 hours of moisture in an easy clickto-open package. The NEW Expert Applicator hugs lips, resulting in a smooth and line-free vinyl lip look. These easy to wear glosses can be worn by themselves or combined with our shimmer top coat, 200 Just Strass, for added sparkle and shine. <<< Price: £20.00

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M·A·C Glitter M·A·C Glitter can be applied directly to the skin or combined with products to create high-level glitter and sparkle effects on all areas of the face, skin and hair.

Please note: Glitter is not eye safe and is not recommended for use on this area of the face.

Price: £17.00 V V V

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner All the glitz of glam rock (without the spandex or bad hair). Urban Decay’s water-based, buildable liner contains super-fine glitter in a clear base that dries down quickly and really stays put. The glitter is suspended in a gel, so it won’t separate in the bottle (which means you don’t need to shake the bottle like you do with watery formulas). Peach and cucumber extract condition the skin, while carrot extract smooth’s and softens. <<< Price: £14.00

Blush Hour (Glitter)

New particle shapes and sizes make these glitters out-of-theordinary. So versatile, you can wear them on their own or layer them over regular lacquer shades to add depth and turn the sparkle up a notch. <<< Price: £7.00

Glitter Nail Paints by Barry M The award winning nail paint formula bursting with minute glitter particles to really stand out. Price: £3.00 V V V

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ffice to cock ail bar 24 Hour Make-Up that will last you day and night.

Mac Mineralize Blush Baked minerals refined into a powder blush formula to provide exceptionally sheer and lightweight application. Colour builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage.

Veils and enhances the cheekbones with a luminous, pearlized shimmer. New mirrored compact.

Available at Mac stores in the Uk and online direct at www.maccosmetics.co.uk <<< £21.00 - 9 x shades available.

Dior waterproof Eyeliner Create a glamorous, long-lasting look in the blink of an eye! Formulated with volatile silicones, this liner offers intense colour, record wear and excellent water resistance.

Beauty tip: for a natural look, draw a fine line along the lashes. For a doeeyed look, accent the outside corners.

The bevelled foam tip blends and softens the line or creates a base to give eye shadow extra staying power.

Available at John Lewis, House of Fraser and online www.dior.com <<< £19.00

Touche Eclat Highlighter and concealer to give a boost to our skin. Use before foundation or after during the day to boost radiance.

Available at Debenhams, Boots, Harvey Nicholls, Selfridges, Harrods or direct from YvesSaintLaurent online: www.yslbeauty.co.uk £25.00 - 6 x colours available >>>

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Optrex Eyedew Sparkling Eye Drops 10ml Brightens all eye colors for a bright start to your day Available at Boots, Superdrug and direct from www.optrex.co.uk <<< £4.25

Beautiful Color Eye Shadow Duo How many beautiful looks can two eye shadow colors create? When the colors are as perfectly paired as these, the answer may surprise you. Our Beautiful Eye Shadow Duos combine longwearing brilliant color with luxurious skincare benefits. Each Duo was precisely matched to take the guesswork out of blending and delivers results women are raving about.

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Eyeshadow in 'tempting taupe' for a warm fresh Available in Selfridges, Harrods, Debenhams or direct at www.elizabetharden.co.uk £23.00 V V V

Even Better Makeup SPF15 New Even Better Foundation SPF15 oil free formula, a powerful foundation developed to help combat hyper-pigmentation and deliver brighter skin, both immediately and over time.

Includes treatment benefits to help even skin tone and SPF protection to help prevent future hyperpigmentation. Provides moderate to full coverage, leaving skin instantly perfected with a unique mineral blend.

Mac Viva Glam Lipstick

Lancome 'Lip Lover'

Available in 6 shades but we like Viva Glam 1: to take you instantly into evening glamorous chic

Available in 17 shades but we like '338 Rose des Cygnes' for a fresh light cheerful look.

Available in Debenhams, Selfridges, Harvey Nicholls and direct from Clinique online - www.clinique. co.uk

Available at all Mac stores or direct at www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Available direct at www.lancome.co.uk and all major high street stores

28 shades available - the musthave foundation for every woman.

£18.00

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Our first LAYER-REVEAL brush: Inner bristles capture the tiniest lashes you didn’t know you had whilst outer bristles volumise & define the look of longer lashes. From corner to corner, top to bottom, no lash is left behind. Our liquid ink formula, with a low wax count creates the blackest of black lashes that are so dark and defined. Layers can be built without clumping.

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furniture & design

Anodic Styling Chair Information When comfort and style are paramount the Dir Anodic rises to the occasion. Comfort is provided by its covering of high density memory foam while its solid steel base, hydraulic pump and internal metal stabilisers mean it can support up to 200kg easily. The Anode is perfect matched backwash is suit this. ÂŁ149.00 (excl. VAT) www.dirgroup.co.uk

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Airlite Portable Couch Information Available in white only Weight 16.5kg Width 59cm, Height 61-82,Length 185cm.

An optional carry case is available.

List price £180.00 ex vat Offer price £144.00 ex VAT www.salonsupplies.co.uk

Cascade Hydraulic Styling Chair Information The Cascade Hydraulic Styling chair has been created to match the Cascade Wash Unit. Available in any of the REM colours. Cascade comes with a 5 star base as standard, and a choice of 3 different bases as options. Shown in Zebra print. £281.00 ex VAT www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk

Facial Beauty Bed Rinaldo Studio Trolley Information The Studio trolley is available in white only.

It has five slide out draws.

Width 33cm.

Height 89.5cm.

Depth 39cm.

List price £99.00 ex vat Offer price £79.00 ex VAT www.salonsupplies.co.uk

Information The Dir Rinaldo Facial beauty bed allows you to regain the upmost control with independent leg rests. Fully adjustable back, head, arm and leg rests ensure comfort for you and your customers. Removable headrest to expose 6î face hole for facing down treatments or massage bed conversion. Thanks to the solid construction with internal metal stabilizers, this unit can handle weights up to 800 lbs. £379.00 (excl. VAT) www.dirgroup.co.uk

Pipeless Pedicure Station Dragon Information The Dragon is a beautifully constructed pedicure chair with Dir Airbag massage function combined with fourwheels driven muted massage system. The roller back system works on applying pressure to all the right spots as well as providing several different funcitons: shiatsu, kneading, flapping, knocking and synchronous kneading and flapping. All of these functions can be controlled by a hand held remote which allows your client to customize their experience of ultimate relaxation with manual and auto modes. The seat frame also can be moved forward and backward 120mm and the armrest can be reversed in 90 degree.The tub comes with water temperature controller and air massage function. £1,799.00 (excl. VAT) www.dirgroup.co.uk

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SkinMate Pedicure Station Information The Pedicure Station features a solid white scratch resistant H-frame base on castored feet, a padded client footrest which is adjustable in height, reach and angle The client chair is also height adjustable via hydraulic lift, which is luxuriously upholstered and finished in white, with contoured armrests Rotating swivel chair for ease of client access To provide utmost versatility, the base can be separated to enable the chair and and the pedicure stand to be used separately.

Brooklyn Nail Station White

Please note that the footspa is not included List price £259.00 ex vat www.salonsupplies.co.uk

Information The Bellazi Brooklyn Nail Station is a sleek design made from high density wood laminate. It includes a cupboard for storing nail essentials and a lockable drawer for keeping valuables secure. Perfect for all beauty salons. Available in dark wood or white.

Height: 76 Width: 118 Depth: 54cm List price £169.00 ex vat www.salon-services.com

REM Cascade Washpoint Information Cascade features a metal grey pod with a choice of REM laminate colour to the sides. The chair has chrome plated arms, and is available in any colour fabric from the REM range. £683.00 ex VAT www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk

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red YSL Rouge Pur Couture, £25 A hot new contender for our attentions is the rich, glossy red from YSL. www.yslbeauty.co.uk

Dior Vernis Nail Polish in Rouge 999, £18.50 A true, classic red that will stand the test of time, Dior’s Rouge 999 is bold, brilliant and easy to apply thanks to the brand’s signature flat brush applicator. www.dior.com

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MAC Lady Danger, £15 Complimenting all skin tones and staying put for hours, it’s the perfect pop of orange-red for on-trend party faces www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Nails Inc Gel Effect Polish, £14 Nails Inc’s Gel Effect Polish features plasticiser technology and a clever plumping agent to minimise nail imperfections and create a flawless-looking finish without the hassle of gel manicures

Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour, £26 A rich, blue-toned red, Chanel’s classic Pirate is particularly flattering on golden skin tones.

Also, the chic, click-open case never fails to impress.

Essie Nail Polish in Really Red, £8.95 A grown-up, rich red perfect for every season, Essie’s Really Red is one of the brand’s best-loved shades.

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Top Foundations for Makeup Artists PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET, Chanel

bareMinerals Origional SPF 15 Foundation

This foundation gives you all the flawless coverage you want with a naturally luminous finish that won't clump or cake. It's proven to improve the appearance of your skin over time. The creamy minerals diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles without drying out your skin. Its silky, soft texture looks like a powder, but feels like a cream and buffs on beautifully. Made with only the purest, highest quality ingredients.

Award-Winning Foundation: InStyle Magazine 2011 - 2014 - Best Mineral Base InStyle Beauty Buys Hall of Fame QVC Beauty Awards 2013 - Best Foundation Can be bought at: bareminerals.co.uk - £25.00

Benefit Cosmetics 'Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW, Liquid Foundation An oil free formula with SPF 25, it builds light to medium coverage whilst feeling barely there. With the power of our Oxygen Wow Hydrating Complex, it helps to boost cellular respiration and prevent the signs of ageing.

Can be bought at: benefitcosmetics.co.uk - £26.50

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This foundation is a lightweight second-skin foundation.

It naturally smoothes and evens out the complexion for a velvety matte makeup result. The lightweight texture of PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET makes it perfect for normal and combination to oily skin. This ultra-soft emulsion instantly becomes one with the skin, transforming into a natural powdery matte finish that disappears onto the skin.

Can be bought at: debenhams.com - £33.00

Laura Mercier Silk Creme This full coverage foundation has a mouse/gel like consistency and evens out skin tones and adds luminosity to the skin. This includes silk proteins and tea extracts that leaves your skin looking smoother and softer. Because this contains silicones it will actually help minimize the appearance of large pores. However, because of the silicones this would probably be best for those of you with normal/dry skin as it may make oily skin appear shiny after a while. The other draw back is the limit on colors, this only comes in 8 shades so not everyone will find a shade that will work for them.

Can be bought at: houseoffraser.co.uk - £34.00

Makeup Forever HD This is a water-based liquid foundation with a medium coverage that can easily be built up into full coverage and leaves a soft, dewy finish to the skin.

This is extremely water-resistant which makes it great for summer and warmer more humid climates. This contains vitamins E and C which sooth inflammation and reduce redness. What I really love about this is that it is considered vegan and contains no parabens, sulphates, and phthalates. It’s also gluten, mineral-oil, and talc free.

Can be bought at gurumakeupemporium.com - £30.95

Burberry Velvet The light, gel-like texture of this foundation leaves a stunning, flawless finish to the skin. It blends easily and can be built up to a more full coverage if you desire. The foundation uses wild rose extracts to hydrate the skin and look is looking and feeling great. The only bad thing is the shade range. There are 8 shades and seem to be geared toward those with pink undertones which means those of you with yellow undertones probably won’t find a color that will work for you.

This will work best for more mature skin or those of you with dry or combination skin.

Can be bought at: uk.burberry.com - £34.00

Estee Lauder Double Wear Keeps skin looking fabulous, breathing comfortably through heat, humidity and activity without changing colour, fading or coming off on clothes. Natural matte finish and SPF10 sunscreen to protect skin. Application tip: For best results, apply your Double Wear Stay-inPlace Makeup SPF 10 with a Foundation Brush on top of your Repair and Moisturiser products.

Can be bought at esteelauder.co.uk - £29.50

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Lancôme Vernis in Love.

Gloss Shine Nail Colour. Add a colour twist to your nails with Lancôme`s gorgeous range of nail polishes, Vernis in Love.

Paint your favourite colour on and enjoy fast, even coverage. Get perfect nail colour application in the blink of an eye! High shine finish, easy application. £13.00 www.lancome.co.uk

Sally Hansen Instant glam with finger-to-toe bling. This innovative full coverage glitter formula turns nails into jewelry that stays on wherever you go.

China Glaze China Glaze is a professional nail care range featuring a wide range of high quality, innovative and fashionable nail polish in a range of stunning finishes. These unique nail lacquers contain China Clay which helps to strengthen nails, whilst giving you a beautifully on-trend manicure. China Glaze nail polish is free of DBP, Toulene and Formaldehyde. From neons to reds, crackles to glitters, China Glaze is sure to have your favourite nail colour. We love Luxe & Lush a stunning top coat with holographic, flaky glitter particles. £6.95 China Glaze Polish £12.95 China Glaze Gelaze www.beautybay.com

Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer Red Magazine - Best New Nail Colour Collection 2013 Turn your fingertips into fashion statements with a wardrobe of sensational shades to add definition, polish, and style to your fingertips.

Designed , world-renowned makeup artist and .

Tom combined today’s top trends with timeless classics-all the colours he prefers for photo shoots and fashion shows.

Formulated with True Vision™ technology to transform ordinary colour and make it extraordinary. £14.50 www.esteelauder.co.uk

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£3.99

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Gelish® SoakOff Gel Polish

Applies like polish and cures in a LED lamp in 30 seconds, or 2 minutes in traditional UV lamps. Gelish stays on nails for up to 3 weeks with no chipping or peeling, and soaks completely off in only 10 - 15 minutes. £12.95 www.gelish.com

Yves Saint Laurent Couture to her fingertips - The YSL woman is devoted to color. She wouldn’t go anywhere without THE essential complement to her outfit. What’s more, she changes her nail enamel as often as she changes her handbag or shoes.

Her insatiable love for pure color is a contemporary art manifesto. £18.50 www.feelunique.com

OPI As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI, a division of Coty, is committed to providing highquality products and services with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavilypigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting, and chipresistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers.

ORLY At ORLY we never stop looking for the next big idea.

By keeping hot on the heels of the latest trends, our talented team of color experts deliver the bright ideas, hot colors and bold textures our fans love. Color is the foundation of everything we do. It is our heart, and soul, and the reflection of our multi-faceted personality.

polish £11.50

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Formulated without DBP, Formaldehyde and Toulene.

Kerastase Treatments

L’Oreal Fiberceutic Treatment

The AGE Smart™ Starter Kit contains a full month’s regimen you can use every day.

Kerastase Treatments for the hair - Tailored Treatments – Fused by your stylist while you relax in the Spa area, our instant hair transformation ritual has 16 madeto-measure combinations that can be exclusively tailored to your hair’s needs, including nourishing, building strength, enhanced shine and added substance to mature hair. With only 3 minutes treatment time this is the perfect solution to all your hair needs.

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Likened to having ‘Botox for hair’, this treatment promises to turn back the clock on all the wear and tear your hair has endured in the past, Emma writes. The treatment has been devised by experts at L’Oreal and contains an enriching formula that attaches to damaged follicles, encouraging your hair to naturally repair itself by replenishing fibres. The Covent Garden Salon have such confident in this treatment that they promise the effects will last up to 10 weeks, leaving you with significantly stronger and thicker hair. At such an affordable price, there really is no need to put up with flat lifeless hair – let’s say hello to volume!

Dermalogica Skin Treatment - AGE Smart® This will give you a revitalising power boost to firm, smooth, nourish, regenerate and energise while controlling the biochemical triggers that lead to skin ageing.

beauty treatments www.lookfantastic.com

Dermalogica Body Therapy Enzymatic Sea Mud Pack Dermalogica Enzynmatic Sea Mud Pack is enriched with key ingredients to help regenerate skin. Sea Mud Pack nourishes and energizes skin. Removes dead cells and impurities. Skin instantly feels comfortable, fresh and relaxed.

Restores the softness, smoothness and beauty of skin. Suitable for all skin types. www.us.strawberrynet.com

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