Professional Beauty GCC - April 2017

April 2017

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ON POINT Beauty Hub Why Professional Beauty 2017 was the place to be

Aesthetic Medicine supplement returns

Face the facts

Skincare products with a difference

Colourcheck

Nail inspiration and trends for spring/summer 2017

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News Openings, launches and the rest of the news from the world of spa, hair and beauty

18 Insider Our exclusive monthly stats for beauty salons, spas and hair salons 27 Ask the experts

Advice on introducing a brand new skincare line into your salon, staff motivation and introducing wellness into your spa

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63 Treatment news We share our experiences of new and innovative treatments, plus their business benefits

Hairdressers Journal 72 Calendar The essential dates for your business diary from trade shows to conferences and training

Features 51 Less is more Luxury organic hair care brand launches in the UAE 65 Stay ahead Maria Dowling explores

why visiting industry trade shows is essential for your business

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43 Headline colour A collection of shades and tones to highlight and spotlight 55 Time for something new Balayage trends for 2017

Aesthetic Medicine 54 A complex issue Understanding the functional anatomy of the glabellar complex 59 “A” star Victoria Hiscock discusses vitamin A as a skincare ingredient

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n exciting hub for the beauty, spa and hair industry, Professional Beauty GCC 2017 certainly lived up to expectations! This year, visitor numbers were up by 11 per cent and we’d like to thank you all for your continued support.

TASHA STEVENS, JAMIE STEVENS

Our raison d'être is to help boost, educate and support the industry. We understand how eager you are to learn and improve your services and we hope that you found the event hugely rewarding and useful for your business.

The launch of Salon Middle East attracted new visitors from around the GCC, and the HJ Stage bought internationally recognised artists from around the world. Sophia Hilton, the newly appointed British FAME team, Michel Zeytoun and the renowned UK barber Chris Foster all took to the stage to perform live demonstrations on the latest trends set to hit the market in 2017. Read more on page 37.

Already thinking ahead, we’re pleased to announce an exciting new component for the 2018 exhibition – the debut of Aesthetic Medicine Live – a conference and exhibition solely focused on the aesthetics market. With this in mind, the second Aesthetic Medicine supplement can be viewed within this issue. This time, we speak to internationally renowned experts on anatomy and vitamin A. Turn to page 53 to read the full supplement.

Emma Baron, News Editor

54 On the cover 21 Colour check Nail inspiration and trends for spring/summer 2017 32 Beauty hub Why Professional Beauty 2017 was the place to be 53 On point Aesthetic Medicine supplement returns 66 Face the facts Skincare products with a difference

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All the news and views from the world of beauty, hair and spa

Professional Beauty GCC 2017 shows the way with 4,492 visitors The third edition of Professional Beauty GCC was a huge success, attracting 4,492 decision-makers, online influencers and renowned international make-up artists from the worlds of beauty, hair and spa.

Those in the industry flocked to The Meydan Racecourse on February 6 – 7 to discover the latest treatment launches and trends set to impact their business in 2017.

The Beauty & Hair Live Stage and the Beauty Conference attracted many

key influencers who were inspired by the latest innovations and had the opportunity to learn the best way to boost business from the biggest salon and spa owners in the region.

The newly rebranded World Spa & Wellness Convention returned to the show for the third time, offering a programme tailored to spa owners, and spa managers, with the title “Rise as Manager, Shine as a Leader”. The Convention attracted 35 international

speakers who travelled far and wide to inspire, educate and amaze the delegates.

The show was a platform for many exciting new launches from the biggest brands in the industry. New exhibitors Amaya Group came to the show to re-launch their brand new Ericson Laboratoire skincare range, a French professional cosmetics brand which has been in the industry for more than 30 years.

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“Active” beauty a key 2017 trend The growing focus on wellness as an essential part of daily life presents a key business opportunity for beauty brands, according to a new report.

Research from market researcher Mintel concludes in a recent report: “Wellness is increasingly talked about as an integral part of daily life from a physical and emotional standpoint. Beauty products can align themselves with this interest in fitness by offering products that prepare consumers for physical and mental activities”.

Mintel’s Active Beauty report, one of four reports with 2017 global beauty and personal care market predictions that the market researcher is releasing, highlights the extent to which consumers are now focused on healthy

living and a well body and mind.

Examples of brands adapting their offering to reflect this include Sweat Cosmetics. Billed as “make-up that moves with you”, the mineral make-up brand is designed for women with an active lifestyle.

Mintel advises brands looking to capitalise on the active beauty trends to: “Consider their product benefits statement and ensure messaging clearly conveys why and how these beauty products stand out from the normal portfolio”.

The market researcher’s predictions for the direction in which active beauty products might develop include temperature-sensitive products, and tailormade products based on DNA findings.

UAE spa market worth AED 1.7 billion The UAE spa industry is estimated to be valued at AED1.7 billion (USD $460million) and is expected to top AED1.85 billion ($500million) by 2020.

Dubai has more than 200 spas currently in operation, and is reported to have a further 25 new spas expected to open throughout 2017.

Colliers also revealed the Dubai hotel spa market continues to experience increasing demand with a 9 per cent increase in the number of treatments sold daily in H1 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.

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Warnings over weight loss Botox

Queens of hairdressing crowned at Salon Middle East

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airdressers from around the GCC flocked to Professional Beauty GCC’s Instagram page in the hope of being crowned “Salon Middle East Hairdresser of the Year” for two categories; bridal and colourist.

Both categories had over 300 entries and we chose five finalists on each day of Salon Middle East, part of the Professional Beauty GCC exhibition in February, to join us on stage for a

quick interview. The winners were announced on the HJ Stage on both days of the exhibition with Angel Montague Sayers from Eideal crowned “Salon Middle East Bridal Stylist of the Year” and Catherine Hawkes from Marquee scooping the title of “Salon Middle East Colourist of the Year”.

A huge congratulations to both our winners and thank you to all our finalists for entering!

INNOluxe launch wows UAE stylists The game changing repair solution impressed stylists and salon owners when it was unveiled at the Professional Beauty GCC exhibition in February.

In a series of live demonstrations, global ambassador Sophia Hilton took the stage to launch INNOluxe which employs the latest protein technology to make it an innovative repair solution that is the ideal companion to technical treatments such as colouring, bleaching and perms.

While performing on the HJ Live Stage Hilton demonstrated how INNOluxe could be used to create drastic colour changes without compromising the hair’s integrity.

“Following Sophia’s charismatic demos, we were inundated with enquiries from salons across the region who were keen to learn more about the brand and stock it so they could offer clients the best possible outcomes from colouring services,”

UAE surgeons are cautioning that a new weight loss procedure, administered in some private clinics in the region, could be lethal.

Botox injections in the stomach are being offered by doctors in the UAE despite the fact that the potentially dangerous procedure is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Dr Abdelrahman Nimeri, director of Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Seha’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), said that it was important that any procedure undertaken is FDA-approved and done in a multidisciplinary setting.

Botox injections in this particular area could lead to severe complications such as a perforated stomach, or even death, Dr Nimeri warned. He added that it was very important for people to avoid looking for a “quick fix” when wanting to lose weight.

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To capitalise on the success of the exhibition, Sophia spent time at the Gloss Academy in February, training some of the UAE’s most acclaimed stylists on how to use INNOluxe to create outstanding results.

The Address Hotel at Dubai Marina has introduced Ayurvedic spa therapies at The Spa, in order meet the fast growing demand for organic, healthy beauty products.

The treatments are performed using natural and organic products by the skincare brand - SUNDÃRI. All SUNDÃRI products blend the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern science and are completely fragrance and dye free. The lines contains no mineral oils or toxin substances. The treatment philosophy of SUNDÃRI incorporates skilful touch through stimulation of marmas, a welcoming foot ritual and Abhyanga massage.

The three new treatments launched are SUNDÃRI Intensive Healing Facial, SUNDÃRI Abhyanga Massage and SUNDÃRI Healing Experience.

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Fairmont The Palm shines in spa awards

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illow Stream Spa at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai was crowned Middle East and Africa’s Resort of the Year in the prestigious World Spa and Wellness Awards 2017.

Taking place at the Grade 1-listed venue Tobacco Dock on February 28 in London, the awards which included networking and a lavish dinner, were hosted by Professional Beauty London.

For the second year in a row, the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont, The Palm triumphed in the Resort Spa of the Year category.

“The team at Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont are very pleased to be recognised by the World Spa and Wellness Awards judging committee

and to receive such a prestigious accolade,” said Laura Campbell, spa director at Fairmont The Palm.”

“Firstly, I would like to thank my spa and wellness team members. Their passion and dedication is reflected in everything they do from greeting guests, carrying out amazing treatments, to post treatment consultations, all in all creating special memories and reasons for guests to return.

Our vision moving forward is very clear, to provide excellence in our service and being constantly on top of the curve of trending lifestyle. With new innovative treatments, beauty products and fitness programs we support wellbeing, active regime and make sure guests feel good about themselves.”

Demand grows for healthy holidays A growing number of consumers are taking health-focused holidays, according to a new report.

Health and wellness travel provider Spa Dreams has published a 2017 Health Tourism Trends report which highlights the extent to which consumers are now using their holiday time to not only relax, but also recharge and focus on their health.

The report singles out four key wellbeing-based travel trends for the year such as a demand for holidays with healthy nutrition at the centre.

Yoga holidays also continue to be popular with wellbeing-focused holidaymakers and the report also underlined the increasing number of luxury and health resorts around the world.

Consumers have, the report stated, discovered that a holiday centred around wellbeing and healthy living does not have to mean compromising on comfort.

The fourth prediction is a crossgenerational willingness to invest time and money in prevention. Holidays to address your health are no longer tailored to senior citizens.

Attracting key decision makers from every sector of the wellness industry, the 11th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will return to the USA in October.

The Breakers Palm Beach resort will host the 2017 event on 9-11 Susie Ellis October in Palm Beach, Florida.

Supporting Breakers are two Florida-based institutions, Palm Beach Atlantic University and Cigna Corporation.

This year’s summit will see delegates and influencers immersed in wellnessfocused business that prioritises employee wellbeing and social responsibility, as well as the opportunity to experience some of The Breakers initiatives first hand.

The Breakers is a wellness-focused business that empowers team members to attain professional and personal goals.

The result is a high-achieving workforce, to which CEO Paul Leone attributes the resort’s success as one of America’s leading and most profitable independent hotels.

“We believe that the heart and soul of an organisation drives its long-term success,” said Leone. “We look forward to not only sharing our many initiatives including our dedicated Wellness Team, unique wellness incentives, healthcare discounts, and financial wellness programmes that include college and retirement planning – with delegates, but anticipate engaging them directly in our spirit of community service and environmental advocacy.”

“Hotels and resorts, especially those with spa and wellness offerings, need to make the wellness of people and planet a priority. At The Breakers you can really see and feel that this is taking place and is part of their organisational DNA. It’s a great model,” said Susie Ellis, GWS chairman and CEO. This year’s Summit is co-chaired by Professor Gerry Bodeker, PhD, clinical psychologist and public health academic (University of Oxford, UK; Columbia University, New York); Clare Martorana, formerly of Everyday Health and WebMD, now Digital Service Expert, United States Digital Service; and Maggie Hsu, advisor for U.S. online platform Zappos.

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Wellness becomes a status symbol

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chieving wellness is increasingly becoming a status symbol, according to new research by Euromonitor International.

The market researcher pinpointed wellness as a status symbol as one of the key trends of the year in its recent Top Global Consumer Trends for 2017 report.

Dedicated consumers are willing to pay a premium for boutique fitness

sessions, high-end leisurewear and food with health benefits, as they “flaunt their passion for wellness,” Euromonitor said.

“Athleisure” is the term for clothing designed for workouts and other athletic activities worn in other settings, signifying, the report says, that health and wellness matters to the wearer. A growing number of new fitness types

are emerging as consumers seek to pair mental wellbeing with physical activity, including fusion exercise such as BoxingYoga and Hong Kong-based trampoline studio.

A new generation of trendy gyms centred on fitness and wellness as a lifestyle are also opening up globally, as consumers put health and wellbeing at the centre of their identity.

Bulgari’s Dubai hotel confirms 2017 Dubai’s first Bulgari-branded hotel is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2017.

The luxury property will be the world’s fifth Bulgari Hotels and Resorts property and will be operated by Marriott International.

Designed by Italian Architect firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners, it will be located on Jumeirah Bay Island, off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Road, sculptured in the shape of a seahorse.

From left to right - Nina Ubhi, Fadi Sawaya, Lady Mascara

Lady Mascara the new face of Provoc The brains behind Provoc Make-up have announced Nina Ubhi, know as Lady Mascara, as the new face of the brand.

Competing for the accolade, make-up artists were asked to submit their work using key Provoc Make-Up products on the theme of “Reveal Your Secrets” to an online platform hosted by Provoc.

Bloggers, fans and friends were then encouraged to vote for their favourite look. The aim of the competition was to be as creative and as innovative as

possible. The winner, Lady Mascara, was revealed at 4pm on the second day of Professional Beauty GCC 2017 exhibition. Fadi Sawaya, founder of Provoc Make-Up took to the stage to announce the winner.

Lady Mascara’s work will be displayed on a forthcoming front cover of Professional Beauty GCC after she has been invited to attend a photo shoot to re-create her look alongside the Salon Middle East hair competition winner. Watch this space!

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INDUSTRY NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Cosmetic surgery drops 40 per cent in 2016 as Brits turn to injectables Brits are shunning cosmetic surgery in favour of injectables, according to new data by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

The number of cosmetic operations dropped by 40 per cent in 2016, after reaching record-breaking heights in 2015, while injectables have remained on a steady rise, the report found.

The number of procedures dipped to a pre-recession low, with surgery procedure totals for women and men combined falling below 31,000, five per cent lower than 2007.

Male procedure numbers, which had until now been rising steadily, fell below 2005 figures with 2,400 in 2005 and 2,409 in 2016.

BAAPS said that, anecdotally, its members were reporting that uncertainty around Brexit had affected people’s decision to opt for Botox and fillers instead of surgery. BAAPS President Rajiv Grover, who complies the audit on an annual basis, said: “In a climate of global fragility, the public are less likely to spend on significant alterations and become more fiscally conservative, by and large opting for less costly non-surgical procedures such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion, rather than committing to more permanent changes.”

Customisable skincare to become increasingly advanced in 2017

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ustomisable skincare is set to be further developed this year, with “base” products that can be tailored with active additives depending on the skin’s needs.

Next generation customisation is one of the formulation trends tipped to be big in 2017 by the Institution of Personal Care Science in Australia.

The update involves a base formula in serum, cream or crème-gel format and various complementary activities that the consumer can add depending on the skin’s needs on any given day, rather than investing in a serum specifically formulated for dehydrated or acne-prone skin.

for true customisation and a happy consumer”, said the Institute.

It also predicted a ramped up focus on sweat-proof make-up this year, with products expected to hit the market containing film formers for increased longevity during exercise and nights out.

These add-ons will have “easy dispensing units and clear instructions

10,000sq m spa to open in the Swiss Alps this summer A 10,000sq m spa is set to open in Switzerland this summer, as part of the opening of the Bürgenstock Resort Hotel Lake Lucern resort.

The Alpine Spa will be situated on a mountain top 450 metres above Lake Lucerne, offering views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.

The spa will comprise a 7,000sq m wellness area with floor to ceiling glass walls, with features including a Kneipp bath, rasul mud chamber, Turkish hammam and panoramic sauna.

Other facilities will include a “tranquility room” with a log fireplace, a whirlpool tucked into a cave, 15 treatment rooms and three private spa suites.

There will also be a 3,000sq m spa with an infinity pool heated to 36°C and a garden area. The spa will also include a fitness centre offering classes such as body pump, yoga and many others.

The resort’s managing director Bruno Schöpfer said: “We believe that wellbeing is as much about the mind as the body and this ethos is central to the design of the spa, creating a spiritual mountain-top haven.”

The resort will additionally comprise The Waldhotel medical centre, featuring 160 rooms, a spa on the premises and a team of physicians offering medical services.

Services will include medical check-ups, treatment for those suffering from burnout, convalescence services, and beauty and spa treaments. PB

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Sharing financial reports and business goals with your staff is just one way to encourage and motivate your team, and reassuringly all of the salons we questioned confirm that they do just that.

On the whole, business was healthy in February with rebooking at 70 per cent and a 73 per cent treatment occupancy rate.

The majority of you said that the continual trend for well groomed peepers mean that browing waxing is the most popular of all your waxing treatments.

You also told us that, this quarter, you predict that nail care will be your most popular retail product sold, followed by nail and then hair care.

On the spot WHAT’S YOUR TOP WAXING TREATMENT? 1. Eyebrows 2. Legs 3. Face 4. Bikini

100% SHARE FINANCIAL REPORTS WITH STAFF

WHICH PRODUCT WILL YOU SELL THE MOST OF THIS SPRING? 1. Nailcare 2. Skincare 3. Haircare 4. Bodycare

100% USE A COMPANY PROCEDURES MANUAL

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FEBRUARY 2017 Business is recovering from last month’s slump, with rebooking rates at 61 per cent and a 67 per cent treatment occupancy rate.

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Continuing on the treatment side, although not as popular is in the salon market, waxing is still spa staple and, you told us, that the most popular treatment for this method of hair removal is on the legs.

You said that you also anticipate boosting your retail revenue largely through skincare sales this spring.

Interestingly, 100 per cent of you revealed that you have created a staff manual to help ensure that your team understands your spa’s systems and procedures.

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WHAT’S YOUR TOP WAXING TREATMENT? 1. Legs 2. Lip and chin 3. Bikini 4. Eyebrows

WHICH PRODUCT WILL YOU SELL THE MOST OF THIS SPRING? 1. Skincare 2. Nailcare 3. Bodycare 4. Haircare

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racing models’ nails on the spring/summer catwalks were a plethora of daring nail art and a dazzling array of colours. Pink, from baby to hot, was big news and professional brands from Zoya to Morgan Taylor are offering and variety of gorgeous rosy shades, capitalising on this trend.

In terms of length and shape, following the fad for pared down beauty, many talons were short and nude. Ernesto Villanueva of Beautylicious, distributors of Zoya in the Middle East comments: “Nail trends are changing and at the moment, short nails are in fashion.”

When worn longer, there was a definitely move away from square. “The trend seems to be leaning more towards almond shaped nails, says Yasmine Hosn of Bio Sculpture Middle East.

While it is important to keep an eye on the catwalk, and other influences, the GCC’s penchant for glamour and warm climate mean that your clients might still plump for extensions and vibrant colours over nudes, this season.

Thankfully, while pink features in many professional collections, it sits alongside zesty oranges and creamy blues, meaning there is something to delight every client.

Read on, to see the latest collections in their colourful glory.

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GELISH/MORGAN TAYLOR Fables & Fairytales

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Featuring two shades of pink, the spring collection from gel-polish brand Gelish and its sister polish line Morgan Taylor aims to evoke fantastical fables. Standout shades include the pink crème One Tough Princess and baby-blue Not So Prince Charming. There is also a pearlised red called A Tale of Two Nails, pale pink Once Upon A Mani, iridescent yellow Let Down Your Hair, and alabaster Magic Within.

Gelish and Morgan Taylor are available from Sawaya International + 971 4 379 99 39

BIO SCULPTURE Chaotic Wonderland There are four new tones in this collection, inspired by the eclectic looks on the SS17 catwalks. Violently Happy is a hot orangey coral with subtle shimmer; New Glam is an on-trend bold teal; More Is Definitely More is a pearlised punchy fuschia and Bring Out The Beauty presents a softer side to the collection with its glittery pink finish. All are available in gel and matching polish.

Bio Sculpture is available from Bio Sculpture Middle East.

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CND New Wave and Rhythm & Heat With separate collections for spring and summer, CND brings us 12 seasonal shades. New Wave (above) features high-energy brights such as Video Violet, Pink Leggings and Banana Clips. Then launching in March, summer line Rhythm & Heat (below) turns up the volume with hot orange Mambo Beat, cool coral Shells in the Sand and on-trend kale shade Palm Deco among the standout colours.

CND is available from Monarqi Beauty. Call +971 4 406 50 00

LCN Funky Town Hot magenta Hula Dance and the power pink Crazy Flamingo lead the way in brights, while the peachy soft Creamy Vanilla Colada and pale duck-egg Dancing Strangers make up the cooler end of the palette in LCN’s six-strong spring collection.

Creamy teal Blue Casanova and multi-textured glitter Bang Boom Bang complete the set.

LCN is available from Madi International. Call +971 4 3382 773

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ORLY La La Land Inspired by the craziness of Los Angeles, La La Land offers up six cool shades for the new season. As Seen on TV is a glossy mauve, Cool in California a pop of pink, Head in the Clouds a paler pink, Big City Dreams a mint green, Forget Me Not a minty pale blue and Anything Goes a multi-coloured glitter in a pearlised base.

Orly is available from Sawaya International + 971 4 379 99 39

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JESSICA Silhouette Tapping into the “no make-up make-up” trend, Jessica is keeping nails pared back for spring with six nudes. Designed to work like foundation for the fingertips, the colours are Naked Contours, a light mocha crème; Bare It All, a rich nude-pink; dusty rose Tease; cool nude Simply Sexy, shimmering ecru Exposed and soft, coffee-coloured Nude Thrills.

Jessica is available from Cosmetica. Call + 971 4 239 46 66

ZOYA Charming Spring brings six new nail colours from Zoya, including three fresh creams and three dewy micro- sparkles. Each polish is available in the long-wearing, two coat, full-coverage Zoya formula. Jordan is a soft blossom pink cream, Abby a light lavender cream, Tina a medium amethyst cream, Millie a dewy violet micro-sparkle, Lacey a light dewy green micro-sparkle and Amira is a soft dewy blue micro-sparkle.

Zoya is available from Beautilicious. Call + 971 4 220 6024

ARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN Urban Distressed Inspired by trends and washes in denim, Urban Distressed is designed to fuse glam and grunge vibes. The five shades, available in both polish and gel-polish, are pearlised peachy pink Glammed Up Grunge; iridescent nude Under The Overalls; pale pink Acid Washed Angel; mint green Rogue Vogue; purple crème Work Boots and pale creamy blue Denimist.

Artistic Nails is available from Sawaya International in the Middle East, call + 971 4 379 99 39 and Beauty Essentials in the UAE, call + 971 4 554 6058.

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Ask the experts Our experts answer an array of questions about every aspect of running a successful salon or spa business

I am thinking of introducing a new skincare line into my salon but I have had problems with skincare suppliers in the past.

What should I be looking for when choosing a supplier?

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here are many elements to consider when choosing the right skincare supplier for your beauty or spa business.

Firstly, it’s very important that your supplier knows your market. Make sure your distributor is based in the GCC and therefore understands how business operates there. Using a supplier based abroad could be very costly in terms of flying in trainers and in other areas of logistics and operation.

Ensure that your chosen skincare company offers a good training contract that is of high standard, ongoing, and, most importantly, free. You’re a service industry and your staff needs to be the best quality you can get. Your skincare supplier should value all your staff members and not just you as the business owner! After all, it is the staff that will be performing the treatments and ultimately selling the brand.

Customer service is everything, particularly when you are operating in a competitive environment. We train all Heaven spa or salon staff staff in skills and personality, which ultimately gives them the edge.

Make sure that the company you select has been around for a long time, is well established, and has a good reputation. In a place like Dubai, word of mouth is everything and so if you hear that a salon or spa has had bad experience with a brand, ask around further. One negative comment could be ignored, but if several

businesses have had a bad experience with a particular skincare supplier than it’s best to avoid using them.

Marketing is very important. Heaven has a celebrity and British Royal Family following which makes it an easy sell and very marketable, but it’s also important that your skincare supplier offers a variety of marketing materials and has a good social media department to promote the brand. At Heaven, for instance, we help our salons host events and press conferences.

Make sure that the skincare brand isn’t flooded in the area that you operate in. That said, having the brand in some nearby businesses isn’t always a bad thing. I say this because it means that the skincare line will have already been marketed in your vicinity, so you will already have product recognition from your customers. However, there needs to be enough space for both salons selling the brand to earn some money.

Finally, remember a skincare brand needs you to make it a success! So when dealing with a skincare brand it shouldn’t be all about them, if the brand doesn’t appreciate you and put your business first – then the bottom line is don’t go with them!

Deborah Mitchell is owner of natural skincare line Heaven and a facialist to the stars. She regularly travels to the region support Heaven salons in the GCC.

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My therapists perform treatments well, but I feel that there is lack of motivation in the team. How can I encourage my staff to want to contribute further to the success of the business?

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here is no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to team motivation. However, building a motivated and sales-driven team, who want to progress and grow with your business, can be very rewarding and it’s critical to recognise at all times, what your talented therapists are worth. You need to understand what makes them tick and what they value the most to get the best out of them.

Empowering employees is about making time for them so that they feel confident in their abilities. Staff will feel motivated and valued. I put great value in team building. In my business, we regularly have team dinners, day spas, and weekends away.

Sharing your vision for the business with the team will also make them fully involved in the success of the salon, as it makes them feel inspired and motivated.

Sharing and discussing the business plan with the team is essential so that everyone is clear on what you want to achieve and when. Having a clear plan provides a structured way of working and a means to measure progress, and enables the team to clearly see how you are progressing toward achieving goals.

For me, it’s important to listen to my team member’s feedback and their ideas, and give them responsibility to drive some of those ideas forward. I have regular 1-2-1 meetings with my individual team members as well as monthly meetings to ensure that everyone is involved and up-to-date with our business plans. This

makes the team feel 100 per cent part of the business.

We need to inspire and breed loyalty by providing an environment where staff training and development opportunities support building team confidence and knowledge. I work closely with our brands so that the team receives continuous training updates, and I make sure I spend time with my team members so that they feel confident in their abilities.

By spending time together, staff training becomes a team-building activity! Team building will have a massive impact on internal communication, turning our teams into a high-performing driven “Dream Teams”! Your team will naturally and genuinely care about you, each other and ultimately, the salon.

When employees feel like you wish to see them become the best version of themselves, their trust and loyalty will come naturally. Increased opportunities lead to better morale, that in turn leads to increased staff retention levels. It then becomes embedded as part of the salon culture, which leads to greater salon success.

Stefania Rossi is director of Utopia Beauty & Advanced Skincare in the UK. She was awarded the Professional Beauty Employer of the Year in 2016 and recently inspired audiences as a speaker at Professional Beauty GCC’s Beauty Conference in February.

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Wellness is a somewhat overused spa buzzword, but how can I truly introduce a holistic wellness element to my spa?

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urrently, probably one of the most widely used words in the spa industry are wellbeing and wellness.

Theses words have become so trendy that even a herbal tea mix or vegan snack is now dubbed as a “wellbeing experience”. To get to the root of what the word wellbeing really means consider that a word like wellbeing has two parts. Firstly, “well”. Most of us agree what this part means, but as for the rest of the word, that is where we clash. A being is an entity of three parts: a physical part (body), emotional part (mental) and the part that holds the first two together. Some label it as spirit, or energy, others may call it the universe.

Regardless of what you call it, if you look for wellbeing/ wellness and you are true in your quest, you should insure total wellbeing/wellness on all three different levels (body, mind and spirit) at once. You might ask if it is actually possible, or what this means for yourself or your business.

Well, as a spa you will already offer therapies such as massage that ensure physical wellbeing. For the other parts, you need to add an extra dimension.

At State-of-One we use ancient, almost forgotten, yoga techniques, which can provide detailed instructions on how to ensure mental and emotional wellbeing.

Just as “wellness” is overused and abused as a word, the same goes for “yoga”. Not just a method of exercise, yoga is, in fact, a profound ancient technology that once applied is a transformative tool towards total everlasting wellbeing. As well as yoga, another innovative offering to consider is interactive dynamic exercises. Having their origin in Drama Therapy and Art Therapy, these safe, simple, sometimes fun, exercises can act as a catalyst for clearing any blockages, unwanted emotions and past

experiences that hinder a person from reaching his ultimate potential.

A spa can be a door, a stepping stone towards holistic wellbeing. One of the most nobel auspicious things you can offer people is showing them their true nature, infinitely boundless, a beam of light having a form.

Humbly, we can say that this cannot happen due to a massage alone.

It needs physical relaxation through a massage, clarity and stillness of mind and a reflective journey inwards to tap on the inner source of being. This, if executed, with the right attitude and intention can unleash that person on a journey towards self-discovery and enlightenment.

A spa applying this model then becomes complete and different in the market. It can attract people looking for mental wellbeing as it provides a safe non-judgmental place for people who seek mental and emotional stability. Thus the spa can then attract a larger target group of the market.

You can add these experiences to your menu in many ways. This could range from a 20 minute add on to a massage, to a 90 minute themed experience that combines massage, creative art therapy techniques, and a meditative experience, like we, State of One, are doing with the Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai.

Your services could even stretch to offering a full retreat, lasting a day or a few days. The most important aspect is to be truly and fully wellness oriented and integrated. PB Wissam Malaeb and Laura Kohlhase are the founders of State of One, www.stateof-one.com which has recently launched at the Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont The Palm

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he third edition of Professional Beauty GCC was a huge success, attracting 4,492 decisionmakers, online influencers and renowned international make-up artists from the worlds of beauty, hair and spa.

Those in the industry flocked to The Meydan Racecourse on February 6 – 7 to discover the latest treatment launches and trends set to impact their business in 2017. The Beauty and Hair Live Stage and the Beauty Conference attracted many key influencers who were inspired by the latest innovations and were taught the best ways to boost their business by our experts.

The newly rebranded World Spa & Wellness Convention returned to the show for the third time, offering a programme tailored towards spa owners and spa managers with the title “Rise as Manager, Shine as a Leader”. The Convention attracted 35 international speakers who travelled far and wide to inspire, educate and amaze the delegates who attended.

The show was a platform for many exciting new launches from the biggest brands in the industry. New exhibitors Amaya Group came to the show to re-launch their Ericson Laboratoire skincare range, a French professional cosmetics brand which has been in the industry for more than 30 years. Another skincare brand to hit the market was Skeyndor brought by distributors Madi International. Skeyndor meaning “golden skin” in Spanish is an internationally renowned, scientificallyproven cosmeceutical brand founded in 1966.

Major new hair brands were launched at the show thanks to our brand new hair show – Salon Middle East. Sophia

Hilton, the brand ambassador for INNOluxe helped launch the range on behalf of Rapid General Trading. INNOluxe is a highly innovative, powerful, new repair solution which uses the latest protein technology to revolutionise the way hairdressers bleach, colour and repair hair. Beautylicious also launched hair care brand Oribe, which included products such as the Gold Lust Dry Shampoo and a luxe line range especially formulated for blondes.

Nail brands including Leighton Denny, Gelish, Orly, LCN, LeChat and Morgan Taylor presented new seasons colours at exclusive discounts including the Orly Polish Breathable Range and the Pefect Mood Gel Polish from LeChat.

Provoc make-up introduced a brand new competition called “Reveal Your Secrets” where top make-up artists battled it out live on the Provoc stand to be crowned the new “Face of Provoc”. The winner, was announced on the last day of the show by founder Fadi Sawaya, was international make-up artist Nina Ubhi, dubbed Lady Mascara. Lady Mascara will be recreating her look on a professional photo shoot which will then be displayed on the front cover of Professional Beauty GCC Magazine – keep your eyes peeled!

Already looking ahead to next year, we are excited to announce the launch of Aesthetic Medicine Live, a conference and exhibition aimed at the aesthetics market which will be running alongside Professional Beauty GCC, a perfect opportunity if you wish to expand your treatment menu.

The exhibition will return to The Meydan Racecourse on February 5-6 2018 – for your free ticket visit www.professionalbeauty.ae

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nternationally recognised salon owners came together to speak on the latest beauty trends set to impact the 2017 market. Boosting your business, stock control and introducing wellness in to your salon, were all covered at our Beauty Conference which took place alongside Professional Beauty GCC. For the second year running our Professional Beauty Ambassadors headlined lively panel discussions at the end of each day. Our leading ladies included Maria Dowling, Ruksher Malik, Tara Roux, Galina Spierling, Harper Gill and Kelly Cyndrowski.

On day one Maria Dowling chaired the panel “key ways to boost your 2017 business”. Each ambassador spoke through the biggest business hurdles of 2016 and explained how they overcame this. This proved invaluable to the salon owners who came to watch the panel – as it included easy practices designed to help them overcome similar issues. This debate also included UK award-winning salon owners Susan Routledge and Stefania Rossi – it was especially interesting to hear and compare how the UK market was doing in comparison to the UAE. On day two Tara Roux chaired the panel “regional trends – what’s hot, what’s not”, a panel debate which proved hugely popular again this year. She discussed the trends of 2016, such as micro-lights, chrome nails and

lash extensions, and the panel then discussed whether these trends were “set to stay, or go away” with the majority agreeing that these trends will definitely continue. Further 2017 trends included rose gold hair colouring, which Ruksher Malik, Kelly Cyndrowski and Maria Dowling said they’ve already seen an uptake in.

Watch this space on our trend feature which will be released in the next issue…

A team of UK experts also graced us with their presence at the conference. Under the theme “boosting beauty” we asked Catherine Trebble, Susan Routledge, Jean-Pierre De Villiers, Stefania Rossi and Pete Scott to return to the stage to help educate the UAE market on client retention, sales, social media and the importance of education. Each delegate got to meet with each speaker in the “Ask the Expert” corner located outside the conference room. This allowed our speakers to have invaluable one-to-one time with our experts – which was completely free of charge.

Acclaimed UAE salon owner Ruksher Malik of Pastels took to the stage with her creative director Natalie Kassis to talk about the benefits of introducing wellness into your salon – a very popular health enhancing trend which we’ve seen develop within many spas and salons across the UAE. Deborah Whitehead, founder of Gloss Academy and Salon also presented the importance of the stock control and the easiest ways to monitor what comes in and what comes out.

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o mark the launch of the new hair show – Salon Middle East, creative director, Jamilla Paul put together a jam-packed programme which saw international hair stars create an array of inspirational styles and never-seenbefore techniques.

Among these stars were Michel Zeytoun, Gloss Academy Ambassador, who is internationally recognised for his Bridal Hair Specialist up-dos. Performing alongside him was his wife Colette Iskandar who put her celebrity make-up skills to the test to help create the ultimate bridal looks.

The newly appointed UK FAME Team flew out specially to join the line-up and the four stars; Jordanna, James, Gavin and Ria took to the stage twice a day to re-create their looks. The theme for the FAME Team was Dual Texture which incorporated looks and ideas from London Fashion Week.

Top UK barber Chris Foster took to the stage to re-create fascinating barber looks, Mark Wooley from

Electric London also demonstrated looks from his renowned “Monochromic” Collection and top UK bridal artists Steven and Deborah Smart demonstrated looks set to take the bridal industry by storm for 2017.

To mark the launch of INNOluxe, “Not Another Salon” extraordinaire Sophia Hilton impressed the audience in a series of live demonstrations where Sophia showed how INNOluxe could be used to create drastic colour changes without compromising the hair’s integrity.

Benefit swap NEW for 2017, was the launch of the Salon Middle East Hair Competition where we celebrated the region’s top professionals in both “colour” and “bridal styling”. All finalists were interviewed by our judges on the HJ Hair Stage at the beginning of each day and the winner was announced later on in the day. Huge congratulations to Catherine Hawkes from Marquee who won Colourist of the Year and Angel Montague Sayers from Eideal who won Bridal Stylist of the Year!

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The newly rebranded World Spa & Wellness Convention returned alongside Professional Beauty with the new theme of “Rise as a Manager and Shine as a Leader”

broad range of topics and ample networking opportunities ensured that the third Dubai World Spa & Wellness Convention, with its focus on educating spa directors and spa managers, continued to inspire and eduate all levels of experience.

The two-day programme drew in a wide audience of local and regional spa managers, directors and operators with its internationally recognised line-up of speakers and its diverse range of topics, which proved insightful and engaging.

Jean-Guy de Gabriac, conference producer said: “Delegates were amazed at the high level of strategic view points and real-life operational information that they

received during the panels and also during the creative networking sessions which proved hugely impactful.”

New for 2017 was the launch of the Creative Networking Sessions where delegates spent the afternoon choosing topics of their choice which allowed them to sit one to one with an expert. Whether it be KPIs, retail strategies or benchmarking - there was a session for everyone.

Other topics included boosting your fitness operations; managing the stress of your guests and team; managing your ownership; leading towards excellence and leading your community. This year’s keynote speaker was motivational expert Jean-Pierre de Villiers spoke on “managing your energy to succeed and become a Chief Energy Officer”. PB

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hile clients love the easy, free and Gemma Amura from Paul non-committal nature of balayage, Mitchell agrees and believes is it time for a refresh? And how ombré and blending can work can you persuade clients in love side by side. “Balayage essentially with the service to upgrade and try something new. blends tones from darker at “Balayage has been a client favourite and it’s not the roots to lighter at the ends. hard to see why. It’s a soft, beautiful seamless merge Contouring, however, can be from dark into light with the darker colour usually used as more of a concept for being quite close to the client’s natural shade,” analysing the guests face shape explains Clayde Baumann from D&J Ambrose, and customising their balayage Pinner, Middlesex. “This means to suit their that the technique is fairly low individual maintenance, so is gentler on the “I’ve created Colour needs. pocket. The downside for the Blast with Wella Inevitably all hairdresser is you’re losing up to Professionals, to engage colour services half your potential appointments hairdressers and start start with a annually with these clients.” consultation a conversation about looking at colour. There are 12 client’s face colours that are touch Colour contouring shape, skin points of what we will So are services such as colour tone and eye see in nails, fashion and contouring the next big thing? colour,” she hair. So if you take the It’s easy to wear, easy to apply and adds. colour green – clients bespoke to each client. may not necessarily “I think the time has come to have it on their hair, move clients towards more Green future bespoke techniques. I also but they may wear So what is the next big thing? believe we should reintroduce green nails, or a green Pantone named Greenery as techniques that have waned in shirt. People are seeing its Colour of the Year, and popularity and look at revamping colours everyday on Instagram is bursting with them,” says Clayde. “I would love Instagram and Pinterest bright bold colours from fuchsia to see more graphic, block colour and this helps influence to canary yellow. “We’ve seen placement make a return, perhaps and inspire them.” pinks, blues, greys and lilacs so it with an element of organic and Josh Wood, was only a matter of time before fluid placement and clever colour Wella Professionals green came into the mix,” says choice to keep it beautiful.”

Paul Dennison from Ken Picton Salon, Cardiff. “There’s so many Menu changes options for this shade, from deep teals through to While colourists may be wanting a change, soft mints via pine and emerald. There’s a green persuading your client to take the plunge may take out there for everyone; the only question is how more convincing. One way is to move all balayage bold you dare to go!” services from the trend-led colour menu onto the There’s not just lots of tone choices, but it’s great classic colour menu. “It’s good to prime your client news for salon business as it is a high-mainenance with the knowledge that you want to change her colour. “The colour has to be applied on look at the next appointment, then give her some prelightened hair and the client must be educated suggestions to take home and think about. Most in keeping their tresses in good condition to clients come back with an excited attitude towards make sure the colour looks it’s best,” explains their new look. Balayage has now been in the HJ’s current Southern Hairdresser of the Year colour bar for the last five years. This is no longer Anne Veck. “It’s like a coat of nail polish for your a trend but a staple colour technique. If we want hair – it won’t last forever, but that means clients to keep our clients, it’s imperative that we start can change it as often as they like to match their bringing some new, innovative techniques out.” outfit.”

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Less is more Launched exclusively at Professional Beauty GCC last month, Less Is More is a luxury organic hair care brand with a crossroads between aromatherapy, biomimetics and design…

The story In 2005, Hannes Trummer opened a small hair salon in the center of Vienna, where he worked as Artistic Director and Staff Trainer at a renowned hairdressing chain. During this time Trummer studied Feldenkrais Method (an educational system that promotes spatial movement) and his attentiveness to customers helped him realise that it is important to lessen things down to the essential.

This prompted him to formulate the Less is More idea: that the need for space to evolve is accommodated through a reduction to the essential.

Once the idea was formed, the time became ripe for an expansion of the concept when Dr. Doris Brandhuber, a chemist and aroma therapist, first crossed Trummer’s path.

Over the course of her university education and research work, the natural scientist had made biometrics her area of specialty. This system uses methods of nature as a model, systematically generating products for an entirely new, optimized purpose. As a chemist Brandhuber was made

well aware of the composition of modern cosmetics. After closely examining the health and environmental consequences of common salon problems, the couple came to the clear conclusion that they preferred to inflict these on neither the hair and skin nor the environment.

Both Trummer and Brandhuber decided to combine their knowledge and create their own unique formulas in order to represent Less is More as an honest and healthy hair cosmetic.

The result Trummer and Brandhuber set up their first research facility in the Less is More salon. With direct contact to the customer, their palette of care – and styling products continued to mature, combining functionality with simplicity, beauty with health and ethical concerns with aesthetic innovations. The formulas created contain nothing more than natural ingredients, chosen for their effectivity, purity and optimal tolerance by both skin and then environment: obtained from renewable sources, and from certified organic growers wherever possible which are quickly and completely bio gradable.

The product A certified organic haircare range with the highest standards in ingredient selection. Ingredients include; bioactive, virgin plant oils and extracts, pure essential oils, precious flower waters, forest honey, bees wax, can sugar, lecithin, glycerin – which are all certified 100% organic.

Less is More is certified under COSMOS and Bio Garantie.

For more information contact Wellness United: +971 4 451 6218

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elcome to our second Aesthetic Medicine supplement! In this issue we publish the first anatomy series from Dr Sotirios Foutsizoglou, a leading practitoner in facial anatomy.

In this series Dr Foutsizoglou explores the functional anatomy of the glabellar complex which is one of the three most common areas treated with BTX-A. Turn to page 54 to read more.

Following this, Victora Hiscock the product and education specialist for Alumier Labs UK talks to

us about why vitamin A is a key ingredient in anti-ageing skincare. Read more on page 59.

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A complex issue In the first in a series of articles on anatomy, Dr Sotirios Foutsizoglou writes about understanding the functional anatomy of the glabellar complex

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am starting off this series of articles on aesthetically oriented anatomy with the glabellar complex, one of the three most common areas treated with BTX-A along with the forehead and the orbital part of the orbicularis oculi. Historically, the glabella was the area first and most described as a potential treatment site with BTX for aesthetic enhancement. Until quite recently, it was the only facial anatomical region with both FDA and MHRA approval for the cosmetic use of BTX. Non-surgical treatment of rhytids in the glabella can be applied in various combinations to achieve the desired result.1 The glabella is loosely defined as a smooth prominence, most marked in males, on the frontal bone superior to the root or bridge of the nose that extends laterally to each side onto and just above and lateral to the medial head of the eyebrow. The “glabellar complex� often refers to a

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group of the brow-associated muscles (mostly depressors in action) that function primarily for facial expression.1 Muscles of the glabellar complex include the currugator supercilii, procerus, depressor supercilii, and the medial part of the orbital orbicularis oculi. Vertical glabellar frown lines arise naturally from the repeated activity of the corrugator supercilli and medial orbital orbicularis oculi and, to a lesser extent, the depressor supercilli muscles.

The three aforementioned muscles not only induce vertical descent of the medial eye brow but also cause adduction and depression of the surrounding soft tissue (Fig 1).

The paired corrugator supercilii muscle originates from the medial end of the supra-orbital ridge on the frontal bone, deep to the orbicularis oculi muscle. It passes upwards and outwards through orbicularis oculi to insert into the skin of the middle of the eyebrow and the fascia on the deep

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Fig 1: Deep glabellar frown lines with animation on command (dynamic lines). The frown pattern can vary significantly in individuals. Demonstrated here are the obvious deep central or ‘11’ lines originating within the glabella and extend cephalad towards the hairline. Multiple lateral smaller oblique lines over eyebrows can also be noted along with depression and adduction of the medial and middle parts of the eyebrow skin. The horizontal lines over the bridge of the nose, typically located at the most caudal aspect of the glabellar complex are a manifestation of the muscular activity of the procerus (mainly) and depressor supercilii muscles.

surface of the frontalis muscle. The corrugator supercilii is pierced by the supra-orbital and supratrochlear neurovascular bundles after they have exited a notch or foramen in the supraorbital rim at a distance of 2.7cm and 1.7cm respectively from the midline. It is motor innervated by the (upper) zygomatic and temporal branches of the facial nerve and its blood supply is derived from branches of the superficial temporal artery. Contraction of this muscle causes vertical grooves or furrows in the glabellar skin and imparts an angry expression.

Contraction also causes an inferomedial descent of the medial portion of the eyebrow. (Fig 1).

Fig 2: Note the procerus muscle in the midline and the upwards and outwards course of the paired corrugator supercilii muscle towards the middle portion of the eyebrow

The procerus is a midline flat and pyramidally shaped muscle vertically oriented at the root of the nose and is associated with transverse glabellar rhytids (Fig 1). The procerus originates from the periosteum and perichondrium of the nasal bones and upper lateral cartilages and from the fascia of the nasal SMAS (Fig 2). It inserts into the midline skin overlying the nasal root and thus has no bony attachments. The procerus interdigitates superiorly with the frontalis muscle, inferiorly with the nasalis muscle, and laterally with the depressor supercilii, orbucilaris oculi, and deeper corrugators muscles2. The motor innervation to the procerus comes from the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve. Its blood supply is derived mainly from the angular branch of the facial artery.

The depressor supercilii is a relatively unimportant muscle both aesthetically and functionally. Some anatomists consider it to be part of the orbicularis oculi muscle. In medical aesthetics we will view the depressor supercilii as an individual muscle. The depressor supercilii, a paired muscle, originates on the medial orbital rim, near the lacrimal bone, and inserts on the medial aspect of the bony orbit, inferior to the corrugator supercilii. In some specimens it exhibits two heads and in others, only one. Its contraction contributes to the vertical frown lines (mainly caused by the corrugator supercilii muscle) and the horizontal glabellar rhytids (caused by the procerus muscle).

USE OF BTX-A FOR AESTHETIC ENHANCEMENT OF THE GLABELLAR REGION

The importance of attenuating the action of the procerus and corrugator muscles for aesthetic improvement of the glabellar lines was recognised by Salvadore Castanares in 1964. Until the emergence of BTX-A as a safe and effective non-surgical alternative to upper face cosmetic surgery that could only be achieved by resection of the corrugator and procerus muscle fibres near their origin in the glabella region through an upper blepharoplasty incision. In 1992, Carruthers et al injected 18 patients with BTX-A for the treatment of glabellar frown lines following keen observation of the improved appearance of facial soft tissue in patients who received the toxin for a spectrum of disorders related to facial dystonia3. Sixteen of 17 patients showed improvement for varying lengths of time with few side effects. This initial paper sparked a frenzy of interest across the globe.

Following a number of publications, two randomised, placebo-controlled studies involving 537 patients confirmed the impressive safety and efficacy of the injection of BTX-A for the glabellar rhytids. This led to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of BTX-A for the treatment of glabellar lines in 2002. In 2006 BTX-A was also granted a license from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in women and men aged 65 or under when the severity of these lines has a psychological impact for the patient.

The strength and size of the muscles of the glabellar complex varies significantly from patient to patient.

In general men have a larger glabellar muscle. Doses as high as 80U have been used in males with significant improvement of the glabellar dynamic furrows without experiencing an increase in adverse events4.

In addition, the individual dynamics (the way we use our muscles) is another important variable that needs to be taken into consideration along with the level of the desired effect when calculating the appropriate dosing. Although the most common treatment pattern utilises two injections to each corrugator and one centrally to reduce procerus activity, individualising treatment doses and sites to each patient will optimise results (Fig 3). >

BTX injection into the lateral part of the corrugators, near its insertion into the skin of the eyebrow, should be superficial; whereas placement of the toxin to the belly of the corrugators should take place deeper, just superficial to the periosteum of the supra-orbital rim

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the toxin into the upper eyelid retractors (i.e. levator palpebrae superioris) causing ptosis s (Fig 4). Use higher concentration, therefore reduced volume, and apply a “highglabellar technique”, that is at least 1.5cm above the orbital rim n order to minimise risk of eyelid ptosis.

Fig 3: Standard sites for treatment to the glabellar complex

Injection of toxin into the corrugators decreases the vertical frown lines and causes mild lateralisation of the medial brow.

Fig 4: Left eyelid ptosis (without eyebrow repositioning) and spontaneous resolution two months after. Note the softer vertical frown lines on the ptotic picture indicating that the glabellar complex has been injected

Tip 1: As the muscle courses laterally, it becomes superficial, with its ending point being at a variable location in the eyebrow skin. Therefore, BTX injection into the lateral part of the corrugators, near its insertion into the skin of the eyebrow, should be superficial; whereas placement of the toxin to the belly of the corrugators should take place deeper, just superficial to the periosteum of the supra-orbital rim.

Care should be taken to avoid puncturing the periosteum with the needle as this can cause headaches and post-injection pain, probably due to periosteal inflammation.

Tip 2: Compensation for the reduced contraction of treated muscles by untreated neighbouring muscles is called “recruitment”. Accurate pretreatment assessment with regards to “potential recruitment” can prevent untoward secondary adaptational effects such as deterioration of “bunny lines”, over-elevated lateral eyebrow or “Mr Spock’s look”, brow malposition and asymmetry.

Tip 3: Overdiluted BTX-A injected into the corrugators near or at the supra-orbital rim can lead to diffusion of

Fig 5: Injection technique to the glabella region

Non-dominant thumb protects orbital rim Non-dominant hand rests securely on patient’s face Injecting hand rests on non-dominant hand for accuracy and security Syringe rests on non-dominant thumb I would like to conclude my first piece by emphasising that in the ever-growing spectrum of medical aesthetic treatments, optimal results are achieved only with the highest level of understanding of the causes of ageingand the associated pathophysiology, sound anatomical knowledge, refined skills, effective and safe treatment modalities, and appreciation of the aesthetic result desired by our patients. AM REFERENCES 1. Fabien S. Putterman’s Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Saunders Elsevier.

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2. Sykes J.M. et al. Plastic and Reconstructive Supplement. Vol 136:55.

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3. Carruthers JD, Carruthers JA: Treatment of glabellar frown lines with C. botulinum- A exotoxin. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1992; 18:17-21.

4. Carruthers JD, Carruthers JA: Botulinum toxin type A for treating glabellar lines in men: A dose-ranging study. Presented at the 20th World Congress of Dermatology, July 1-5 2002, Paris, France.

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Dr Sotirios Foutsizoglou developed a particular interest in anatomy during his time working in plastic and reconstructive surgery in the NHS. He became heavily involved in teaching anatomy and physiology to medical students and junior doctors and has worked as an anatomy demonstrator for Imperial College. Since 2012, in his role as the lead trainer of KT Medical Aesthetics Group, he he has been training practitioners in Facial Anatomy and advanced non-surgical treatments and procedures. He has written and lectured on Facial Anatomy and complications associated with injectables both nationally and internationally.

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ithout question, the greatest boom to antiageing treatments was the introduction of retinoic acid by Albert M Kligman, MD, PhD in 1986. Since then, the world of vitamin A has exploded and many new compounds have been developed to treat a host of skin conditions.

There are many different types of vitamin A which vary in strength and action. These can be seen in the table below.

BIO-AVAILABILITY OF RETINOIDS

The amount of biological activity will differ with each substrate of vitamin A. Retinoic acid is the only form of retinol the body can use, therefore, the body uses specialised enzymes in the skin cells to convert vitamin A into retinoic acid. Not all forms of vitamin A are created equally. Some are more easily converted to retinoic acid than others. A typical conversion pathway looks like this:

VITAMIN A SUBSTRATES – By strength

Retinyl palmitate <=> Retinol <=> Retinaldehyde => Retinoic acid

Retinoic Acid (All-Trans-Retnoic-Acid/ ATRA)

Tretinoin (prescription only)

Retinyl Retinoate

Chemically joined Retinoic Acid and Retinol Molecules

Retinal / Retinaldehyde

Can convert to Retinoic Acid or Retinol

Retinol

Entire Vitamin A Molecule

Retinyl Palmitate

Ester of Retinol & Palmitic Acid (a fatty acid)

Retinal Acetate

Synthetic ester of Retinol & Acetic Acid (organic compound)

Retinyl esters

Storage form of a Vitamin

It takes two and three metabolic steps, correspondingly, to convert retinol and retinyl palmitate to retinoic acid. The overall rate of conversion of retinol to retinoic acid is low and that of retinyl palmitate is lower still. Therefore, a relatively large amount of retinol and even larger amount of retinyl palmitate needs to be delivered into a cell to boost retinoic acid levels and produce clinically meaningful effects.

Among retinoid precursors, retinaldehyde (retinal) is the nearest (on the metabolic pathway) to retinoic acid and is likely to match its benefits more closely.

Although no one has clinically demonstrated the conversion rate of retinol to retinoic acid, (as it is subjective), it is believed to be roughly about one-tenth the strength of Tretinoin.

WHAT IS RETINOL?

What is retinol? That is a questions that often gets asked.

Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is used in skincare to return the skin to more youthful state by stimulating the fibroblast cells responsible for collagen, elastin, hydration and cellular turnover.

Although retinol belongs to the family of chemical compounds known as retinoids, physiologically speaking, vitamin A is not a retinoid because it does not interact directly with retinoid receptors in our skin cells. Cells have to first convert vitamin A to retinoic acid.

Retinoic acid facilitates communication between cells, encouraging ageing cells to continue their renewal process and regenerate collagen and elastin.

BIO-CHEMICAL PATHWAY OF RETINOIDS

There are several kinds of retinoid receptors, each affecting different cellular processes.

First, retinol is oxidised to form retinal. Then retinal is oxidised to generate retinoic acid, which binds to retinoid receptors of skin cells—a step necessary to allow it to enter the nucleus and bind with DNA. It is the action of retinoic acid on the DNA that accounts for all the biological effects on the skin. >

MEASURING RETINOL

Vitamin preparations are advertised by the percent of vitamin they contain, but the body uses them in terms of international units, or IU, which are measured in terms of biological activity.

One IU of vitamin A is equal to 0.3 micrograms of vitamin A. So, 1 gram of vitamin A would equal 1 million micrograms/0.3 = 3.33 million units of vitamin A. To expand this one step further, 100g of a 1% vitamin A solution contains 1 gram of vitamin A (or 1 million micrograms) or 3.33 million units of vitamin A.

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Retinoic acid regulates the expression of cellular genes via the activation of two classes of nuclear retinoid receptors, known as retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and retinoid X receptors (RXRs). Ultimately, these forms of retinoids carry out many physiological processes, such as cell differentiation, maintenance of cell turnover and certain immunity functions.

The major biological activities of retinol are the control of epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation, immune modulation, stimulation of the creation of new blood vessels, and production of collagen. Some other functions include inhibition of carcinogenesis, absorption of UV light, antioxidant function and pigment control. In addition, since retinoids contain several conjugated double bonds, they can trap free radicals and thus protect DNA, lipid membranes and proteins from UV-induced oxidative stress.

At this time, little is known about what regulates the uptake of retinoids by cells.

RETINOIDS IN MORE DETAIL

RETINOIC ACID Also known by its brand name Tretinoin, retinoid acid is a prescription only substrate of vitamin A. Typical strength of topical Tretinoin creams ranges from 0.025 to 0.1 percent.

Side effects are not uncommon and include skin irritation, dryness, peeling and sun sensitivity. With Tretinoin, more is not necessarily better. Studies indicate that 0.025 percent Tretinoin may be almost as effective as 0.05 or 0.1 percent, but with a lower incidence of skin irritation. According to studies, improvement on Tretinoin may continue for up to a year of continued use.1 RETINAL/RETINALDEHYDE Retinaldehyde is easily converted to retinoic acid in the body in just one step. It could conceivably have the same effect on acne as directly acting retinoids. Furthermore, since it is less irritating than retinoids, retinaldehyde may be easier to combine with other potentially irritating acne treatments, such as alpha-hydroxy acids, betahydroxy acids or benzoyl peroxide. In fact, two studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of topical 0.1% retinaldehyde combined with 6% glycolic acid in treating acne. Also, there is evidence that retinaldehyde possesses some antimicrobial activity against P. acnes, the bacteria involved in the development of acne. 2 RETINYL RETINOATE Retinyl retinoate is a molecule that is produced by chemically joining the molecules of retinoic acid and retinol in the body.

Just one metabolic step is required to split it back into retinoic acid and retinol, at which point retinoic acid is immediately active, whereas retinol can be converted to additional retinoic acid later on. As a result, biological activity of retinyl retinoate in the skin is reportedly higher than that of retinol (and possibly even retinaldehyde) and may be approaching that of retinoic acid itself.3

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RETINYL ESTERS Retinyl esters are the storage phase of retinol and serve no known biological activity other than to store vitamin A. In foods of animal origin, the major form of vitamin A is an ester, primarily retinyl palmitate, which is converted to retinol, which is chemically an alcohol (see pathway above).

STABILITY OF VITAMIN A

Even if a retinol or retinaldehyde product maintains its potency until it is actually used (due to good formulation and proper storage), it often gets inactivated by exposure to sunlight soon after application, which results in reduced effectiveness. Notably, retinyl retinoate is reported to be more resistant to inactivation by sunlight than retinol and most other forms of vitamin A. If true, this would make it an especially practicable choice for skin care formulations.

However, vitamin A in all forms is destroyed by UV light— both the UVB (290–320 nm) and UVA (320–400) spectra so night time application is advised.

In addition, a study by the National Toxicology Program, which is a U.S. government research group, has concluded that retinyl palmitate and retinoic acid speed the development of skin cancers and tumours when applied to the skin in the present of sunlight (NTP 2012). This is yet another reason for applying retinoids in the evening and washing your face in the morning.

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF VITAMIN A

Vitamin A can be used to treat several clinical conditions, including acne, ageing skin and hyperpigmentation. Each of the forms of vitamin A—retinol, retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate—has specific reasons why it would be selected for a particular treatment or patient over the others.

Microencapsulation of vitamin A is an effective way to ensure stability, delivery and efficacy of retinol. A synthetic wax or polymer encases the vitamin A, protects it while on the shelf and slowly breaks down in the skin. This creates a time released delivery of retinol leading to less irritation.

Because vitamin A is drip fed into the skin in small doses, the body can metabolise it over a longer period and more retinol is converted into retinoic acid. AM 1 - http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/retinaldehyde.html 2 - http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/retinaldehyde.html 3 - http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/retinyl-retinoate.html

Victoria Hiscock is the product and education specialist for Alumier Labs UK and has been educating skin care professionals for over a decade. Co-owner of CLINICBEAUTY, a medispa in Southampton, Victoria brings a vast spectrum of knowledge and education based on her hands on experience as well as her time as a trainer. She has a passion for Cosmetic Science and empowering fellow practitioners to develop their profitability through education.

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FEELING FRUITY This month we tried the Éminence organic Citrus C Deep Cleansing facial at The Works Salon + Spa, Media City Dubai The lowdown Lately, I have heard a lot about the Éminence line of organic products, which originate from an award-winning Hungarian farm. My skin has been very oily since I landed in Dubai a few years ago and I am continually looking for solutions to tackle this. So, I had high hopes for great results when I was asked to try the Éminence deep cleansing facial.

PB says The Works Salon + Spa is located in the vibrant Media City area of Dubai and Éminence facials are new to their treatment list. I explained my skin concerns to the therapist who decided to customise the treatment to suit the needs of my oily skin.that the Citrus collection, which is rich in vitamin C, I was informed would immediately rejuvenate my skin, remove blemishes and smooth out any wrinkles. The facial was broken down into three stages. The first was the cleansing stage

where the therapist began the treatment with the AHA Fruit Pulp, a product which contains whole fruit pulp from apples and grapes to help nourish, tone and brighten the look of my skin. Lactic acid and naseberry help remove dead skin cells to refine my skin’s appearance, and allow more effective penetration. The next step featured a Pink Grapefruit Vitality Masque, which hydrates, lifts and tones your skin’s appearance.

The mask was left to settle for 10 – 15 minutes and during this time the therapist massaged my arms and scalp, which was very relaxing. The was followed by an application of another mask, the Pink Grapefruit Clarifying Masque which contains real pink grapefruit puree to target blemishes and absorbs any excess oil.

While the mask was left to soak, the therapist performed a very firm facial massage, which I was told helps remove wrinkles and fine lines. The therapist finished off by applying a Couperose-C serum which contained rosehip, lavender and St John’s Wort to calm inflamed and irritated areas. Finally she applied a Cucumber Eye Gel to soothe and reduce puffiness and a Pink Grapefruit-C Gel to help fight free radicals.

Business benefits If, like me, you prefer mostly organic products, which are free of unnecessary chemicals, then this internationally recognised brand offers an effective treatment line that won’t break the bank. PB Tested by Lucie Jones

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What we noticed most was the type of visitors who attended the show. As well as the usual buyers, salon owners and distributors there has become an increasing amount of young, passionate stylists, beauticians, salon managers, all of whom were there purely to get a feel for what is happening in the industry.

So, aside from gaining valuable knowledge and experience, here are my top ten reasons why you should visit trade shows!

1. It’s an opportunity to generate leads, meet potential clients and explore strategic alliances.

2. You can view new trends, products and resources.

Learning about what’s hot, what’s not and what is going to be trending in the next six months is a surefire way of knowing what your company needs in terms of product, training and marketing.

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Meet the media attending the shows and make sure they know about your business and are impressed enough to remember it!

Networking is important and trade shows can introduce you to new retailers, salons and vendors.

Whether your whole team is able to attend or just you, you will come back with so many new ideas and creative ways to support your business including insights into trends and new products on the market which will always create a buzz in the salon.

Educate yourself with seminars, workshops and panel discussions. I was chairing a panel discussion and talking on a panel at Professional Beauty but I also attended many of the seminars on offer, which exposed me to so much new information and really inspired me.

Shows are a place to have fun! There’s nothing that gives us more energy and inspiration than mixing with like-minded creatives and business people in such a dynamic and forward thinking environment.

Bringing that energy back to the salon will inspire your team and give you a renewed motivation for the coming year. PB

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Diary dates MARCH 16-19 COSMOPROF Bologna Fair District, Italy 90,000sqm dedicated to perfumery and cosmetics, natural health packaging and contract manufacturing, beauty salon and spa, hair and nails. www.cosmoprof.com MARCH 27-29 DUBAI DERMA Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai UAE The annual Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition – Dubai Derma – is organised in corporation with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the International Academy of Medical Specialization (IAMS) with the support of Health Management. The event caters to specialists, practitioners, manufacturers and distributors in the areas of dermatology, skincare and lasers. www.dubaiderma.com MARCH 31-APRIL 1 BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL Messe Dusseldorf, Germany Trade fair including a trend forum and medical skincare congress. www.beauty.de

APRIL 2-3 NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS, EUROPE ExCeL, London, United Kingdom Divided into focus areas, this trade only show features a Natural Beauty and Spa section, which offers a platform for natural, organic, Fairtrade, ethical, sustainable and healthy-living beauty and spa products to be displayed. www.naturalproducts.co.uk MAY 7-8 THE MAKEUP SHOW NYX Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City, USA The event is dedicated to make-up professionals who are looking to discover the latest products and tools, and to participate in hands on workshops and seminars. www.themakeupshow.com/nyc MAY 14-16 BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE A trade fair for the beauty, hair, fragrance and wellbeing sectors, this event brings together exhibitors from more than 52 countries. The event also includes hair shows and nail competitions. www.beautyworldme.com

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MARCH 26-27 PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY CAPE TOWN The Lookout, Cape Town Waterfront Professional Beauty Cape Town presents you with the ultimate platform to conduct business, network and source suppliers. It has something to offer each health and beauty professional, showcasing the latest product launches, innovations and development across the globe - all under one roof. www.probeauty.co.za/ct

SEND US YOUR DATES Send us details of any events you are planning via email to Ú news@professionalbeauty.ae

Gloss Academy Courses starting April 2017 City & Guilds Hairdressing Courses April 2/3 & 16/17 Level 2 Salon Reception April 26th to 27th Level 4 Award in Colour Correction

SERVICES OFFERED Protein • Blowdry • Keratin & Botox Bridal Services • Manicure and Pedicure Hair Style • Chinese Massage & Spa

Gloss Global Courses 3 day Professional Bespoke Training Eryca Freemantle Make up Professional Master Classes Bridal Makeup Red Carpet & Etiquette Lights Camera Action Starting out as a Professional Makeup Artist How to Grow Your Makeup Business

Visit Us: Al Wasl Road Um Al Sheif Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 50 757 7343/ +971 4 3791293 Email us: info@baraviabeauty.com/ Follow us: @baraviabeauty/ baraviabeauty

For more information and bookings please contact us on: +971 4 321 6588 Villa 869, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa 2, Jumeirah, Dubai Email: admin@glossuae.com We look forward to supporting your career development into the world of hair and makeup

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Must be aggressive, sales trainer to promote the organic services and products to quality Spas and Salons within UAE.

Provides unique and tested hair care treatments Suite 301, Al Maha Building, Al Diyafah Road, Dubai, UAE Phone # +971 4 3458833 | +971 4 3455005 Email: plook@eim.ae Website: www.perfectlook.ae | www.nanogen.ae | www.magnifibres.ae

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• Pleasant looking Lady sales trainer with good experience in promoting products to A & B class Spa’s and Salons in UAE • Speaking Fluent English is compulsory and knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage • Smart and aggressive in achieving monthly sales target • Should have certification in hair techniques or Skin. Skills in make up are an added advantage.

• Independently open and handle Spa/Salon accounts and increase the sales every month • Train the staff of the spas and salons about our Organic products and services and enhance our sales • Basic Salary + high sales commission will be given for the right achievers.

Please mail cv to: Lavanya.g@asynergys.com Telephone: 971 55 527 3600

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