Professional Beauty GCC - September issue

September 2016

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Pigmentation explained

colourfall Nail inspiration and trends for Autumn/Winter 2016

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80 Calendar The essential dates for your business diary from trade shows to conferences and training

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59 Through an artist’s eye Collection inspired by Gaudi

62 Rock and roll years Cuts inspired by the rich and famous

Introducing Deborah Whitehead as she talks about her experiences as a successful salon owner

67 Don’t leave it to chance Maria Dowling talks Insurance, to make sure your salon is on the safe side

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taying on top of the latest industry trends is key to a thriving business and it’s especially important to get your business back on track now the sluggish summer months have passed. Key to staying ahead of your competitors is looking at the latest nail trends set to take the industry by storm in the coming months. Move over pastels, nail brands have taken inspiration from this season’s catwalk trends of dark greens and deep reds. See more on page 39.

Thanks to year round sun exposure, pigmentation is a major issue here, but worryingly many don’t know how to treat it. With the help of some knowledgeable industry experts we examine the different types of sun damage related pigmentation and how to treat it on page 23 – so you can be sure you’re offering the best advice for those sun damaged clients.

Just to be sure that standards of education haven’t slipped over the summer months, we introduce a new column featuring Deborah Whitehead, founder of Gloss Academy and Training on page 43 as she talks about her salon owner experience so far and her plans to help educate our stylists futures, all key topics that Deborah will further explore in upcoming months.

Head shape does matter (apparently)! on page 47 as we explore a new hair cutting phenomenon that is the U. S’s best kept industry secret. All tips and tricks that you can apply to your business which I’m confident will prove fruitful.

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

Tracey Devine-Smith joins Glamour Hair Salon team

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uccessful UAE salon group Glamour Hair Salon has welcomed Devine-Smith (pictured right) to its prestigious team.

Devine-Smith, who wowed the HJ Hair Stage audience at the Professional Beauty GCC exhibition in February, will be joining Glamour's Abu Dhabi salon as global creative director.

Devine-Smith has multiple awards to her name, including Scottish Hairdresser of the Year, which she has won three times, and British Men's Hairdresser of the Year.

Glamour was voted Best Hairdressing salon in Abu Dhabi by Time Out magazine and she will be working in the UAE for half the year, spending the remainder fulfilling her roles as global ambassador for Affinage, and guest artist for London salon Zoology.

“I have been watching Glamour Hair Salon evolve dramatically over recent years and have been hugely impressed by this business. This is an incredible opportunity to bring my many years of experience to the Middle East and I can’t wait to get started,” said DevineSmith.

Her role will include representing Glamour at a global level, brand and creative support, and taking appointments at the chain's flagship salon where she will look after the VIP client base.

Jamilla Paul, brand director at Glamour, said: “I absolutely adore Tracey Devine-Smith. She is genuinely the most inspiring, creative, passionate and extremely talented woman I have met in our fabulous industry.

“As brand director and current creative force behind the Glamour

brand I am constantly searching for new ‘creatives’ to join our ever-growing brand and already extremely talented team in the UAE. I feel we could not of recruited anyone more talented.”

The Glamour chain has two salons in Abu Dhabi and a further two about to open in Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman.

Both Devine-Smith and Paul will star, once again, on the HJ hair stage at the Professional Beauty GCC exhibition in February 2017.

Eideal Santi's business leadership programme hailed a success Three months into Eideal Santi's Business Leadership Programme and participants are already praising its benefits.

EIDEAL is renowned in the region for its cutting-edge hair tools and service to its partner salons.

The brand with business leadership consultant Susie Santiagoon the programme, which launched in May. Haysam Eid, founder and managing director of Eideal, said his main goal was to create a professional hairdressing community in the region where salon owners can benefit from each other’s experience by knowledge sharing.

“Breaking the taboo of keeping the industry’s secrets to one’s self is what

we are after,” said Eid. Participants include Gloss Academy, Kalm Salon and Pastels Salon.

Ruksher Malik, partner at Pastels Salon said: “It’s absolutely brilliant and so worthwhile. The beauty is that Santiago takes a personal interest in the business.

“She is more than willing to mentor us on any part of the business we may be struggling or need advice on, even if the topic is not on the programme.

The solutions are clear cut and easy to implement.”

The programme is currently being available to a select number of EIDEAL’s VIP salon partners and will be running until May 2017, after which it will become an annual event.

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Cosmetic clinic and private healthcare provider join forces to boost medical tourism

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ubai Cosmetic Surgery clinic has partnered with NMC Hospital in Al Nahda, uniting one of the leading clinics in UAE with one of the largest private healthcare providers.

The partnership NMC’s position in the healthcare industry enhanced, while significantly expanding Dubai Cosmetic Surgery’s reach within key areas in the UAE. The collaboration also aims to boost medical tourism.

Anisa Vrabac, Dubai Cosmetic Surgery spokesperson and head of the Hair Transplant Department, said: “This collaboration will help us on

our mission to fully deliver our laser and skincare treatments services across the Northern Emirates, and NMC’s strong position in the industry makes them a perfect partner, not only in the country, but the Gulf region in general.”

Initially, only the Laser and Skincare Treatments department will operate at the NMC hospital, but Vrabac said that further departments will migrate there.

“Our expansion plans include our Hair Transplant Department, which is the leading hair loss treatment center in the Middle East, as well as the Plastic and Reconstructive Departments.

“We already have a wide reach in

Dubai, so we will be expanding to the other Emirates, and then finally venture outside the UAE. “This collaboration came as a result of our common interest in medical tourism across the Emirates.”

Amira Nassar, one of the clinic’s most experienced laser and skincare specialists, will be heading in the department in Al Nahda.

Innovative wellness App scoops international award The Wellness App by Spafinder Wellness 365 has been named a winner of a 2016 International SPA Association (ISPA) Innovate Award for “Experiences”.

The app allows users to find, book, review and pay for spa and wellness services – and earn rewards – from a global network of wellness providers.

ISPA reviewed award submissions from candidates around the globe and cast their votes for the ideas they found most innovative in four

categories: experiences, philanthropic initiatives, products and treatments.

“We are honoured to receive this prestigious award from ISPA,” said Spafinder Wellness chief operating officer John Bevan. “With the app, Spafinder Wellness has created a new branded currency that people can use specifically for spa and wellness activities. For businesses, this means being able to easily reach consumers who are increasingly using smart phones to shop and find locations,

plus a streamlined check-in and check-out process for spas and their clients.”

The Wellness App was developed by Spafinder’s marketing and technology teams and debuted in late March to the company’s network of more than 25,000 wellness businesses.

Providers on the app include spas, fitness, yoga and Pilates studios, as well as salons and wellness travel destinations.

Multi-billion MENA spa market on upwards trajectory The spa market in the Middle East is valued at AED 11 billion this year, according to a new report.

The leisure market report, prepared

by Euromonitor International, revealed that the UAE shares more than 14 per cent the buoyant market.

Rabia Yasmeen, research analyst at Euromonitor International, commented: “Hotel and resort spas are most common in this region.

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“UAE hotels report 60 per cent of total spa visitors are residents who are not otherwise staying on the property.

“Hotels are now leasing spaces for more spa related services as the demand increases.”

Euromonitor forecasts that the Middle Eastern and African spa market will grow by 21 per cent from 2015 to 2019.

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Women rank skin quality as top definition of beauty

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by Allergan, 56 per cent of women rank skin quality as a key beauty priority, just as important as body shape.

The Changing Faces of Beauty: A Global Report 2016 explored women’s attitudes to beauty across the globe.

The report found that when describing female beauty, 23 per cent of respondants used words such as “glowing, smooth and flawless”.

“Skin quality has always been a concern and is becoming increasingly more important to women across the

world. The search for a smooth and youthful skin quality remains constant across countries,” said plastic surgeon Dr Mauricio de Maio, who worked on the report.

Two thirds (66 per cent) said under eye bags was their number one skin concern, followed closely by double chins (60 per cent), loss of fullness in cheeks (52 per cent) and loss of volume in the lips (43 per cent).

21 per cent said double chins affect their confidence and make them look and feel older.

The evolution of the aesthetic market means women now have a wider range

of options to treat their beauty concerns. The report also found that 42 per cent of women would consider a treatment with injectables as a way to boost their confidence while the same percentage would have a treatment to improve the aesthetics of sagging skin.

LivNordic Spa & Wellness launches charity initiative LivNordic Spa & Wellness Dubai is the first LivNordic Spa to launch the brand’s Light Lights campaign, supporting children’s charities.

Anna-Cari Gund, managing director for Raison d’Etre spas, said: "The vision of Raison d’Etre has always been to ‘light lights for others’ and we wish to bring this to LivNordic by launching Light Lights in all LivNordic spas.”

LivNordic will focus on selected treatments from the spa menu and for each booked Light Lights treatment, the spa will donate ten per cent of the

revenue to a selected charity.

Spa management company Raison d’Etre launched the new Nordic spa concept LivNordic at the Cayan Tower Dubai, part of the Cayan Hospitality and Cayan Group, earlier this year.

The LivNordic traditional Nordic a modern touch. mindfulness and intrinsically linked concept.

concept offers treatments with The belief that wellbeing are is central to the

UAE one of the world’s highest in Vitamin D deficiency Despite year-round sunshine, over 85 per cent of UAE residents suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, it has been revealed. The condition seems to be more prevalent during the summer season.

Speaking at the zVPS-Penn Medicine Internal Diagnostic Radiology and Medical Lab Conference last month, Dr Afrozul Haq, principal scientist at VPS Healthcare, said the UAE has one of the world’s highest levels of vitamin D deficiency.

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According to his research, only 17 per cent of the UAE’s residents have sufficient levels of the vitamin.

“Although I am not quite sure as to why this is, seeing that the UAE is quite close to the equator and we naturally receive ninety per cent of our vitamin D from the sun, it could be due to a number of factors,” he said.

Dr Afrozul said: “This could be due to a number of factors. Pollution

could play a role as could the lifestyle choices of the country’s residents, including the lack of outdoor activity.

Women in the UAE have even lower levels of vitamin D, for religious and cultural reasons.”

Vitamin D is vital in combating osteoporosis and regulating the immune and nervous system.

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Bloggers sway 63 per cent of UAE beauty purchases

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he growing power of social media influencers and bloggers has been borne out by new research from Dubaibased PR agency BPG Cohn & Wolfe.

The report reveals that 71 per cent of UAE residents aged 18-40 seek advice online before purchasing.

Beauty, fashion and food are the areas where residents are most likely to turn to leading social media influencers for recommendations, according to the research, for which 1,000 men and women across the country were interviewed.

Tech-savvy residents use their smartphones to follow their favourite influencers with 63 per cent more likely to buy fashion or beauty products endorsed by them.

BPG Cohn & Wolfe PR director, consumer practice, Taghreed Oraibi managed the research process. He

said: “We are working closer than ever with bloggers and influencers and wanted to find out just how influential they have become in a country that is more switched on and digital than many all over the world.

“The results have clearly shown that companies now have to take these online influencers seriously and listen to what they have to say. They need to find creative and engaging ways to work with them to tell their story and reach customers in that vital 18-40 demographic.

“BPG Cohn & Wolfe has identified the rise in influence of bloggers for some time and this led to commissioning the research to assess just how widespread their influence is and in what areas they have the most impact.”

Facebook proved to be the number one platform for following social media influencers. Fashion and beauty

Massive power: UAE’s top beauty influencers

influencers were followed highly on Facebook and Instagram.

The study found that the most popular fashion and beauty social media influencers among UAE residents were Huda Kattan, Joelle Mardinian, Ola Alfares, Lojain Omran, and Amina Shelbaya with some of them having millions of followers.

Among the main reasons for following these influencers were their personal style, beautiful photographs and an ability to inspire other’s fashion and beauty style.

Salon International returns to ExCeL London In just 12 weeks the doors open to the biggest and arguably best three days in British hairdressing, Salon International.

The event attracts hairdressers from around the globe and allows them to meet and network with some of the top names in the industry.

“As well as the favourites, such as the HJ Stage, Salon Live and Salon Seminars, there are this year new aspects to our show: the hottest HJ Men Stage; the iconic HJ Legends Lounge; the Business Bubble for the commercially dynamic; and for another hugely topical market, a Trichology Conference and Hair Health Village.

Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of Hairdressers Journal International, said: “We know that this Salon International will be the most incredible Salon International yet - the team is buzzing, the stage is set and the show will sparkle with glittering talent. We cannot wait to welcome you."

As always, the show will give the world exclusive on viewing the incredible British Hairdressing Awards Gallery sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.

Only at the show, visitors can see the exquisite work of 98 hairdressers including the revered British Hairdresser of the Year nominees - Darren Ambrose, Errol Douglas, Mark Hayes, Gary Hooker

and Michael Young, Akin Konizi, Mark Leeson, Angelo Seminara and Jamie Stevens.

Salon International is part of the Professional Beauty portfolio and our Hairdressers Journal International team will be there as well as our press office team to give you the warmest of welcomes.

Pre-register and gain more information online at salonexhibitions.co.uk

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eople aged between 31 and 40 are the most careful when it comes to looking after the health of their skin, according to a survey from the British Skin Foundation.

The survey asked 104 dermatological nurse questions about topics including skin cancer, sun safety and the psychological effects skin disease can have on patients.

The survey highlighted some interesting points relating to age – while just over a quarter said they think those aged 31-40 respond

best to advice on checking their skin and keeping it protected from the sun, four in five said elderly people were more likely to ignore skin problems than younger generations.

Commenting on findings, Sandra Lawton OBE, dermatology nurse consultant at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “This survey reflects the burden of skin disease that nurses see and highlights the important role we have in the care of patients presenting a skin problem.

“As the survey shows, skin conditions affect patients of all ages so caring for them requires competent and experience dermatology nurses.

As we move forward we need to ensure that we invest in nursing to guarantee nurses have the appropriate skills to support our patients and their families.”

Vitamin C and fruit ingredients prove popular in US skincare market Vitamin C and ingredients derived from fruit are among the most in demand for US skincare consumers, says new research from market analyst Mintel.

Mintel suggests this could be an opportunity for brands in the saturated market to appeal to consumers with “trusted and easily recognisable ingredients” as an alternative to chemicals or complicated formulas.

The research indicated that consumers are most interested in “milder, more natural” formulations, along with products that shield the skin from the effects of pollution.

Statistics reveal that 44% of the consumers asked said they believed that hydration impacts the skin’s appearance more than using skincare products, and 36% said the same for diet.

Stress was believed to be another contributing factor to dull or unhealthy looking skin by 38%, with a further 30% saying they seek out products with anti-stress claims.

Ingredients from food were found to be those consumers were most likely to be interested in using; 85% cited Vitamin C, 78% said fruit based ingredients, 78%, oatmeal and 76% honey. 72% also said they were interested in probiotics.

“Consumers are embracing healthy, holistic living, and our

research shows that these lifestyle changes are driving the facial skincare and anti-ageing market,” said Shannon Romanowski, category manager, Hand Household, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel.

“The link between diet and skin is evident, and as consumers increasingly associate their lifestyle with their skin’s appearance, product formulations with added food-based ingredients and vitamins stand out among the competition.”

Voya first to receive Wellness for Cancer accreditation Bringing the benefits of spa to guests who are survivors or who are currently undergoing cancer treatment, luxury organic skincare brand from the sea, VOYA, is the first spa product house worldwide to receive the “Wellness for Cancer” accreditation.

Having worked closely with Wellness for Cancer over the last few months, each trainer within the VOYA team has now completed their “Train the Trainer” programme which has equipped them with the knowledge, practical experience and confidence needed

to perform safe treatments.

While "Wellness for Cancer" will be providing VOYA accounts on the Wellness for Cancer approach and methodology the VOYA training team will be providing training on specific Cancer aware VOYA treatments.

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Bucking the trend for summer, business was encouragingly busy in July with 60 per cent of you reporting that treatment business was better than the previous year.

On the treatment side, although microblading and tinting treatments are rising in popularity, traditional threading is still the mainstay of your eyebrow treatment offerings, followed by waxing. Interestingly, when it comes to selecting a professional skincare line from the myriad of brands on offer, you rated product ingredients higher in importance than brand reputation, cost and celebrity endorsement.

WHICH EYEBROW SHAPING TREATMENT IS MOST POPULAR IN YOUR SALON? 1. Threading 2. Waxing 3. Microblading 4. Sugaring

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The notorious summer slump was hardly evident in July, as you report encouraging year on year figures. At 71 per cent, average treatment room occupancy rates are robust, and rebooking rates are similarly healthy at 63 per cent. The majority of you also proclaimed that treatment business was significantly up from last year.

We all know the importance of trade shows when it comes to trend spotting and networking and most of you are happy and 90 per cent say you are happy to allow your staff time off to visit such events.

Surprisingly, just 10 per cent of you plan to offer promotions for breast cancer awareness in October, despite the event being hugely popular in the UAE. WHICH EYEBROW TREATMENT IS MOST POPULAR IN YOUR SPA? 1. Threading 2. Waxing 3. Laser 4. Sugaring

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Damage control Pigmentation is a huge problem in the GCC. Here Professional Beauty speaks to a number of experts about the causes and the treatments

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un damage is by far the main cause of premature skin ageing, with the most obvious sign of this being pigmentation. This presents itself in a number of guises including hyperpigmentation, freckles, solar lentigines and melasma with sun damage related pigmentation affecting people of all ages and skin types.

What causes pigmentation?

hormonal changes, genetic make-up, the ageing process of the skin, diseases of the skin including acne and accidental skin damage, however, the biggest contributing factor is sun damage.

Dr Pauline Burgener, the brains behind high-end Swiss skincare line Dr Burgener, explains: “by far the biggest cause of pigmentation is sun damage due to melanin absorbing the UV rays."

Exposure to the sun can cause patches of pigmentation to form on the skin and can worsen existing pigmentation abnormalities such as freckles g

“Abnormal skin pigmentation occurs when excess melanin production which forms deposits in the skin�

Abnormal skin pigmentation occurs when excess melanin production forms deposits in the skin. This can be triggered by a number of factors including

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This happens because melanin absorbs the energy of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays in order to protect the skin from over exposure.

Dr Erich Schulte, founder of QMS Medicosmetics, which partners with The Product House in the UAE comments, “as skin ages we tend to see an increase in pigmentation – particularly due to sun damage, this is because of the gradual destruction of the skin’s cell structure.

Skin ageing also adversely affects the melanocytes, cells responsible for pigmentation, throwing their biological programme into confusion. As a result, they produce too much pigmentation in some areas, and none at all in others, which accounts for irregular blotches.

Areas frequently exposed to the sun fare worst such as the face, hand and décolleté.”

TYPES OF PIGMENTATION

“There are several different types of pigmentation and each condition needs to be treated according to your client’s needs”

Age spots Also referred to as liver spots, age spots are commonly seen and are often a result of sun damage.

Normally located on the hands and face, or other areas regularly exposed to the sun, their likelihood increases with age and can vary in colour from brown to grey, through to black. From small to large

and often appearing in groups or clusters, this condition is most likely seen on fair skin, which has less natural sun protection.

As melanin accumulates in the skin as the body ages, time can leave individuals more susceptible to this type of pigmentation, but they are not exclusively caused by ageing.

Melasma Also known as the “mask of pregnancy”, melasma is the formation of irregular pigmented patches and is commonly found on the face during or after pregnancy. Elizabeth Dunnette dermatologist for Dermalogica explains, “this is caused by hormonal changes due to pregnancy and is characterised by splotchy, pigmented areas, usually on the face.”

Freckles Freckles are small brown spots that can appear anywhere on the face and body. Freckles are an inherited characteristic and are most common on fair skinned people. Millions of people around the world have freckles and are less likely to seek cosmetic treatment for them than those who have other forms of pigmentation. However, people with freckles can be

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Post-inflammatory pigmentation Post-inflammatory pigmentation is caused when the skin has been damaged or undergone some sort of trauma. It is commonly found in people who have had acne but can also be caused by sunburn or surgery.

Poikiloderma Poikiloderma is a skin condition that usually appears on the neck and is characterised by brown patches of pigmentation as well as skin redness or erythema caused by broken blood vessels. It is also known as Poikiloderma of Civatte after the physician who first reported its symptoms. It is thought that sun damage or prolonged exposure to UV rays is the main cause of the condition because its individual symptoms are also side effects of too much sun. The condition can be affected by hormones and by the use of certain cosmetics, such as perfume, which are photosensitive and are usually applied to the neck.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

creams containing glycolic acid, trichloroacetic (TCA) and various types of acids, will slow down and reduce the production of melanine into the skin.”

“Broad-spectrum sun protection and antioxidant-rich skincare are important additions to add to your skincare regime to help combat pigmentation”

Dr Schulte believes that sun smart behaviour is key to preventing and treating pigmentation.

“Preventing further light-induced skin discolouration and the damaging repercussions of free radicals are vital if you want to control and reduce pigmentation", he says. Key in the GCC region is the application of board spectrum sunscreen in order to prevent pigmentation. In addition to sun safety, the use of a good professional skincare line and regular treatments should be recommended to your clients.

Hydroquinone, tretinoin and Retin-A are often used to combat pigmentation and more intensive treatments include laser and light treatments as well as peels. “Adding a daily treatment regime which includes a brightening resurfacing cream plays a key role,” Dr Burgener claims, “with sun damage the use of

THE HYDROQUIONONE DEBATE

There has been quite a lot of disagreement surrounding the use of hydroquinone. It is often used in skin whitening creams, yet its use is controversial.

Hydroquinone is an agent that reduces the production of melanin, which is sensitive to sunlight.

“Hydroquinone is damaging for the skin,” Dunnette explains. “It has side effects such as peeling, itching, stinging and even though it lightens the pigmentation it should not be recommended for these reasons."

Dr Schulte concurs, “in many countries the use of hydroquinone as a cosmetic skin-bleaching agents has been forbidden, unless supplied on prescription. This ban has been introduced because of the medium-term effects such as white patches on the skin, particularly on the face.” PB

Dr Pauline Burgener, founder, Dr Burgener

Dr.med Erich Schulte, founder, QMS medicosmetics

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Skincare for the face

White Brightening Even Tone Cleanser, Elemis This brightening, foaming cleanser gently removes impurities, reduces the production of excess oil and reveals a clear and mattified complexion. Skin is left smoother, brighter and naturally illuminated. For dull, pigmented skin.

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SkinTone Light Serum, QMS Medicosmetics SkinTone Light Serum has been designed to provide targeted action against unwanted dark spots and prevents the further development of pigmentation.

Through intensive research SkinTone Light Serum has been formulated to address melanin synthesis, which can cause pigmentation.

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Pure Light SPF50, Dermalogica This advanced daytime treatment moisturiser shields the skin from pigment-inducing UV light in a 100% chemical sunscreen base, which enables the use of a new oleosome technology that boosts SPF protection without having to add higher concentrations of sunscreen agents.

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The first Mceutic corrective solution that targets the causes of imperfections and irregularities that are resistant to conventional skincare to restore the skin’s health and smoothness.

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Brightening Resurfacing Cream, Dr Burgener Rich in renovating agents, this cream helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and renovate the epidermis while refining skin texture. The skin becomes visibly clearer, smoother and renewed. Vitamin C derivative helps boost collagen synthesis and stimulate the skin's repair mechanism.The cream has also a preventive action against dark spot appearance.

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How can I make my lash treatments more appealing to clients?

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What products and ingredients should I look out for?

More and more men are starting to take grooming seriously, but not just at home, they’re searching for the very best salon and spa treatments to help keep their skin in great condition. As a salon or spa owner, you have amazing potential to expand your business and diversify by introducing a male skincare range to your repertoire.

It’s not just for the metrosexual men anymore – it’s a serious business and one that can help your salon or spa grow, as long as you

have the right products with the right ingredients in place.

If you are you looking to introduce a male skincare range, then to help you get started, we’ve put together our top 7 male skincare products that you need to be stocking, and highlighted some of the key ingredients you need to be looking out for.

What is it that makes male skin different to female?

Today, skincare is one of the fastest sectors in the world of male grooming. Men want a youthful, attractive, and confident look just like their female counterparts.

They are keen to deal with issues like acne, skin sensitivity, and ageing. Testosterone is a hormone that determines the masculine characteristics of a man’s skin and makes it structurally different from female skin. Apart from having facial hair, other differences include:

Thickness - On average, a man’s skin is approximately 25% thicker than a woman’s skin. It has more collagen content making it firmer and tighter.

Oiliness - The sebaceous glands in men are active and the sebum produced is double that of women, making their skin shinier and oilier.

Ageing - Although ageing signs appear later in life, once they commence, the changes occur more quickly. Men get sagging skin with swollen eyes and dark circles.

Is there a particular skincare regime my male client should follow if he wants to remove fine lines?

As a man ages, the skin cells produce less collagen, making the fine lines visible. To smooth out the fine lines and wrinkles, tell him to adopt this skincare regime: Wash twice a day: Wash the face in the morning, night, and after workouts. Use warm water and fingertips to lather up the cleanser, rinse and pat dry.

Exfoliating one to three times a week helps open up the pores.

Moisturise: A good moisturiser keeps the skin hydrated, making wrinkles less visible. Use a moisturiser with an SPF of 30 or higher; this provides UVA and UVB protection.

Try a DIY massage: Skin massages encourage blood flow and toughen the muscles. Using the index and middle fingers, tenderly rub the skin in small, circular motions. Since the results are not long lasting, do the massage daily.

What key ingredients should I look for?

Obviously, different skin types need different ingredients, but the following are key in any man's skin regime: Alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) AHAs such as glycolic, tartaric, citric, and lactic acids help with irregular pigmentation and fine lines. Start with a 1015 per cent AHA concentration to allow the skin to get used to the acids.

Alcohols - an extensive range of alcohols are used in skincare products. Some are made from ethyl alcohol and should be used in minuscule quantities. Others are made from milder alcohol such as lanolin and they help strengthen and moisturize the skin.

Antioxidants - as the collagen lessens in the skin, wrinkles form more easily. Free radicals (unstable oxygen molecules) produced by UV rays causes collagen damages.

Antioxidants neutralise these molecules.

Damien Zannetou is director of AENEA Cosmetics which opened in 2010. Damien brought to life his idea of combining the concept of a salon, spa and clinic, with a focus on the latest technology and an on-trend, high fashion celebrity driven experience under one luxury roof. Alongside this Damien launched the beauty line AENEA, a stylish award-winning skincare range.

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It seems that everywhere you turn now there is a deal site offering beauty services at ridiculously low prices.

A couple of years back this deal phenomenon occurred in the UK, but the good salons who had the sense to resist this deal mania actually strengthened their business through it all.

There are so many things you can do rather than discounting, and I’m going to let you in on some of these here that have worked really well: • Exceptional client care needs to be the norm in your salon. You have to raise your level of customer service to a point where your services become “price irrelevant”. When your customer service is exceptional, you will be rewarded with client loyalty.

• You really do need to keep in touch with your clients between salon visits. Send them useful, informative beauty tips as well as relevant news on new treatments. Do this and you will really stand out as an expert in your client’s eyes. This interaction will also keep the client distracted from the deal site offers.

• Don’t pay too much attention to what other salons are doing – instead, focus on delivering quality treatments and service to the clients you already have to keep them loyal to you.

• Focus fully on the clients you have. Work out who your ideal client is, and focus on marketing to them.

Not every client wants offers. They want to be made to feel special and part of your business, rather than just another number that comes through your door.

• Stay true to your pricing and don’t discount. Once you slash prices you devalue your business in your clients’ eyes. Drop your prices and it’s extremely difficult to get them back up again.

• Think about the message you’re sending to your client when you discount – you are telling them that you can afford to perform the treatment more cheaply…even though you really can’t.

• My experience has always been that clients would rather have a special treat to make them feel valued and special. This could be something as simple as offering an eyebrow shape as a complimentary gift with their facial treatment. It costs you little more than five minutes' extra time, but is of high value to a client. Look at the extra little touches you can add to treatments to turn them into signature treatments.

When it’s your very own signature treatment, clients won’t be able to find what you are offering on any deal site.

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service is to picture your clients as investors in your business. Enroll them into your imaginary VIP membership that has no contract, meaning they can leave at any time.

What things would you do differently to keep these members? This goes far beyond any usual loyalty scheme. You would keep in touch, host events and give them special treats. The two most important things that you must implement are: 1. You must rebook clients every time before they leave your salon. If possible, book further ahead than just their next appointment. If your clients’ appointments are already made, they tend not to look elsewhere. It amazes me how salons let clients leave and then keep their fingers crossed that they will remember when they are due to return. Again, you could incentivise the client. You could offer an extra complimentary treatment for every sixth booking when they book in advance. Have a rebooking script for the team to follow, informing clients that it is best to book ahead to get the time slot they want.

2. Always try to make sure your clients have more than one service with you. It has been proven that client loyalty will be around 50% if they receive one treatment from you. This percentage moves to 75% with two services, 85% with three, and 95% if they receive four different services. If your clients book a range of treatments with you, then you have a far greater chance of keeping them. PB

Susan Routledge has been involved in the UK beauty industry for over 30 years, and has won over 10 national business awards for her expertise. Routledge is a salon business consultant, speaker and awards judge, and still owns and runs her own salon Finishing Touch Clinic in the UK. She is the Author of The Little Book of Client Retention and is as passionate about great business as the day she started. Find out more at www.susanroutledge.com

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Fall fashions The professional nail brands have taken inspiration from this season's catwalk trends

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lthough the temperature difference from summer to autumn is negligible in our region, our fashion-savvy residents are apt to adhere to catwalk trends when it comes to the change of the season.

Ensure that your nail business is ahead of the game with our look at what’s hot, including the latest launches from the top professional nail brands that are available in our region.

And if you think adapting nails to change with the seasons is a matter of just veering away from summer’s brighter shades to darker hues, think again. From moody, heavy army coats with shiny gold hardware and striking red piping to full-on head-to-toe sequin glitz, this season presents plenty of fashiong forward opportunities for nails.

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Trend inspiration: Military The catwalk trends for autumn/winter reveal deep reds and dark greens mixed with militaryinspired nail art. Think gold, square-shaped studs and gold and black braid on dark-hued nails

Artistic Nail Design Own Your Look

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Inspired by the rich shades of autumn, Artistic Nail Design’s collection doesn’t disappoint. With six colours ranging from daring greens to multi-faceted shimmers, there’s a lot for your nail professionals to experiment with.

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 60 58.

These weathered textures are ideal for a fresh take on autumn’s gorgeous colours.

Smoky oranges, deep reds and rustic blues make up this warm palette. Available in both Shellac and Vinylux.

CND is available from Monarqi Beauty.

Call +971 4 406 50 00.

Jessica Into the Wild Available in both polish and Geleration gel polish, this collection is inspired by the daring colours and animal prints seen on the catwalks. Mysterious Echoes is a rich plum and Luring Beauty adds a pop of hot magenta. The range also features a russet red, tawny pink, dark mink and a sumptuous cranberry.

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

Gelish and Morgan Taylor Sweetheart Squadron Fly high with these six new colours inspired by vintage aviation. Standout shades include the smoky coral Perfect Landing and subtle sage Oh Para-chute. There are also shimmering red, deep burgundy, solid grey and soft pink tones in the collection.

Create the look: Gelish and Morgan Taylor are available from Sawaya International +971 4 379 99 39.

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Trend inspiration: Sequins

Nails will shine this autumn with glitzy nail art on top of vibrant reds and oranges.

Think sequins and glitter to ensure your client’s nails really stand out

Orly Pacific Coast Highway Mulholland Picking up where the summer collection left off, Orly’s offering for the new season takes us down another of California’s spirited roadways. Vibrant orange Cahuenga Pass joins metallic, sparkling taupe shades Million Dollar Views, Meet me at Mulholland and Party in the Hills as standout shades in the collection.

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

Essie Fall 2016 Inspired by the sights and sounds of Tokyo, this six-piece collection is perfect for creating showstopping autumn looks. We love the intense damson plum of Kimono-Over and striking orange rust of Playing Koi. Available in the UAE from September.

Essie is available from L’Oréal, call: +971 5 6605 50 79.

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Bio Sculpture Decadent Collection

Powdery pastels make up the six-piece autumnal Powder Room collection (available soon in the UAE) while sequins and rhinestones are the focus of the glitzy Provoking Divas winter range.

LCN is available from Madi International.

Call +971 4 338 27 73.

Billed as “eccentric and arty, elaborate yet beautiful”, Bio Sculpture’s new line features four shades: Spun Out Of Dreams, a muted pastel peach, Wild at Heart, a rich red berry, Jewelled Opulence, a glitter with contrasting light and dark particles, and the metallic chocolate Rosewood Stardust.

Bio Sculpture is available from Bio Sculpture Middle East. Call +971 4 341 48 20.

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A cut above

Deborah Whitehead, founder of Gloss Academy and Training talks to us about her dreams to help educate the hairdressing industry

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What is your background within the hairdressing industry?

I started as an apprentice when I was sixteen years old, I always wanted to be a hairdresser but I was always told to ‘get a proper job’. I went through a three year apprenticeship with two years as an improver. I then left that salon and went to work with a new company from London operated by Alan International, called Quote Hair and Beauty. There we all re-trained on an intensive programme by the London trainers and this was where my passion for education started. I came to Dubai in 2001 with my family and as soon as I arrived here I was shocked to see that ongoing education was not available, unless linked with a product. After working in salons here I set up Salon Educators in 2011 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, working with City and Guilds, utilising Myhairdressers.com as a training delivery tool.

for us. I would recommend salons to join this next year, if they want to grow.

How could salon owners work together to help improve industry standards?

In the UK we used to attend events and mix with salon owners from our local areas, as well as big chains, to share ideas and issues that everyone encounters. The Professional Beauty GCC event in February is a perfect example of getting the industry together. It doesn’t matter how big or small the business, you find that everyone dealing with people will come across the same issues. Mixing with like-minded salon owners is great for everyone. It’s great to share tips – competition is healthy.

What do you find most challenging as a salon owner?

People management is an issue that, as salon owners, we need to be constantly re-evaluating.Another issue I have observed since coming to the Middle East is the salon owner's perspective on stock control – this is very different to how we operate in the UK. Professional stock costs need to be monitored strictly and from this you can dramatically change the profit line. Retail stock is like a member of your team who works 24/7, never requests holidays, never takes time off sick and never complains and it should be the aim that the retail profits pay your salon rent.

What changes have you made so far to help educate the hairdressing industry?

We offer courses for those entering the industry with no experience, to work towards obtaining City and Guilds Level 2 and 3 diplomas. We have short bespoke courses which are designed around the individual stylist's or salon's requirements. We have new exciting partners coming on board near the end of 2016, who will offer amazing CPD for all stylists within the GCC. We are also part of a programme, new to the GCC, which is bringing a network of salon owners together offering support and guidance. It is a great platform to share ideas and issues all salon owners come across.

Sometimes as business owners we have nowhere to turn to for advice, and so this initiative has been great

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Do you have any examples of success stories from your students?

Yes, we have one stylist working with us who came to do her City and Guilds Diploma Level 2 and 3 directly from school. She is now one of the busiest sylists at Gloss and is building an amazing clientele. Her dream is to go and work in New York and I am sure she will one day. She is an inspiration.

Do you have any advice to give to new salon owners?

Do your research, ask yourself why you are doing it, find good partners who have the same vision and work together. Fill a gap in the market and never stop learning. PB Keep an eye out for more from Deborah in the next few issues, where she talks about stock control, retail and educating the industry.

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Ever wondered how the same haircut could look so different from one client to the next? Emma Baron speaks to Kim Moore, owner and founder of the new US phenomenon Head Shape Matters, a patented hairdressing formula that will blow your mind…

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t all started in 2008, when two back-toback clients entered the salon and asked for an identical haircut and as always in the industry, we learn how to cut hair in certain ways, and for each client we follow that pattern,” explains Kim Moore, “but not on this occasion.

I used the same pattern on the first client as I did with the second, and got two very different shapes and styles.”

Puzzled as to why, Moore began to look at the head shape of the second client and it was at this point she noticed that it was completely flat. “Once I saw this, it opened my eyes – head shapes clearly affect the way I cut the hair. If I’m going to be an expert I need to know, 'how do I adjust my angles on different head shapes?'”

After this, Moore spent two years trying to figure out how to cut hair perfectly while standing behind the chair. “I had to understand why in order to be an effective educator; I was

behind the chair cutting hair as a salon owner, educator for Aveda and a single mum with two kids. Finding the time to research this was impossible,” Moore explains. It was at this point she decided to shut up shop and spend time formulating the perfect “head shape” pattern, which finally got patented in June 2014.

Maths doesn’t lie Realising that every client has a different head shape, Moore decided there was a need for a new hair cutting system that would enable her to achieve the same look for everyone. After years of research, Moore discovered that the traditional 90-degree formula rarely layered the hair, but actually built weight. “This is because the shape we cut falls with gravity and gravity changes the shape,” Moore explains. “I also saw the importance of working off each plane of the head. If we pull hair from two different planes and cut them as one, we could be layering and building weight at the same time.” g

“I used the same pattern on the first client as I did with the second, and got too very different shapes and styles”

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Using geometric methods was key to creating the Head Shape Matters system. According to Moore; she says the system created allows you to cut with absolute accuracy – regardless of what head shape your client has, by sticking to the patented formula of "head shape + length of hair + cutting angle = the fall angle, to create the perfect hair cut. “If you're on the horizontal plane of the head and the hair is six inches long and you want it to fall in a particular shape, you get a projection chart given to you to tell you exactly how to cut it in the shape you want,” Moore explains. “You can formulate a hair cut, not only from the shape you want but also because it’s mathematically correct; each cutting angle that you do increases or decreases the length of hair by a very specific amount. We work on one-inch-tall sections; within that one inch it’s absolute that if you use a certain cutting angle it will increase your length by a specific amount.”

The Head Shape Matters system allows hairdressers to formulate the equation first on paper before cutting the client's hair, giving hairdressers the chance to consult on whether the style will suit the client first, before they cut. Moore explains there is a method in the madness, “maths is absolute, it doesn’t lie. If you work it out on paper beforehand, and the maths works for you, go back and cut it. I guarantee it will be exact.”

Tried and tested The new system was tested in a school in 2012. “It was the most mind-blowing experience,” she says, “I asked friends on Facebook to send me pictures of difficult hair cuts. I printed each one off and gave them randomly to the students to recreate. Without me even telling them what to do, every single one of them created the look perfectly on the mannequin, simply by following the steps of the system.”

Traditional hair-cutting teaching methods don't leave room for students to play around on different head shapes, they simply stick to learning how to cut hair based on the style the client wants. Moore’s future plan with Head Shape Matters is to get the system into US and schools around the world. “Students are taught traditional hair cutting in schools; they pick up the hair, and make sure is blended. What happens more often than not is the student cuts off the points they need – what they don’t realise is every time the head shape changes you need a different angle.”

With one-to-one classes being a sell out in the US, Moore has designed a seven-week online course, giving hairdressers and students the chance to qualify anywhere in the world. “If you want to keep your client retention at an all-time high in your salon, then it’s essential you incorporate this into your styling methods - as you can never go wrong.” PB

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Hair: Lakme Hair Care Australia artistic team Make-up: Molly Oakfield Styling: James Dykes Photograph: Michael Comninus

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ou only have to look at the celebrity world to see style is ageless. Fifty is the new 40, fashion spans generations and when it comes to hair, the right cut and colour can make anyone look ten years younger. While consumers may hold onto the style they loved in their younger days, an updated version guarantees to knock away the years - and that's where you, the professional hairdresser, comes in. An in-depth colour consultation, expert styling advice and the correct

product recommendations equals a modern, on-trend version of the look they love. And a happy client is a loyal client who will return again and again, so read our feature on page 54 to discover ways to inspire and excite clients, whatever their age.

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STATS SPOT Recent Wella Professionals statistics show that: •5 0% of women are not loyal to

one salon.

•5 5% of women are seeking ‘subtle

and natural-looking hair colour’ in salons making it the number one requested look.

•W omen aged 35-54 are the core

colourers, with 65% visiting the salon every two months.

•G reying clients aged 55-plus are

a salon’s most loyal age group, accounting for 26% of clientele.

Almost three out of four book in at least every two months.

•O nly one in five plan to grey

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ART AND HAIR COMBINE TO CREATE A COLLECTION INSPIRED BY GAUDI

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HAIR: LAKME HAIR CARE AUSTRALIA ARTISTIC TEAM MAKE-UP: MOLLY OAKFIELD STYLING: JAMES DYKES PHOTOGRAPHS: MICHAEL COMNINUS

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“I was inspired by heavy fringes of rock icons Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde and Blondie.

I wanted to capture that attitude and strong shape that a fringe creates, but with a softer feeling throughout. Each haircut has a strong fringe, but the rest of the shape and the fringe itself has a soft, feminine edge.�

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Meet and network at SPATEC Middle East 2016, Abu Dhabi Hosted-buyer event for the spa, wellness and beauty industries, takes place this month

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he third annual SPATEC Middle East event will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal from September 20–23. Organised

by Questex-McLean Events, SPATEC is an appointments-based event focussed on the spa, wellness and beauty industries. SPATEC brings domestic, regional and international suppliers together with hosted-buyers for three days of meetings and networking.

After more than a decade of successful SPATEC events in North America and Europe, the first SPATEC Middle East meeting was held in Dubai in 2014.

SPATEC offers participants intimate and exclusive opportunities to connect with their peers and potential clients and to talk business in both formal and informal situations.

Close to 80 delegates are expected at this year's event, with the buyers' list including corporate spa directors from some of the region’s major hotel chains, as well as day spas and health clubs. Suppliers include leading international brands of skincare products, spa and fitness equipment, linen and software companies.

The three-day programme kicks off with an ice-breaking welcome dinner reception on the opening night. The following morning, the first of two days of meetings, is preceded by a brief educational session will be held with this year's guest speaker, business psychologist and spa owner Neil Orvay.

Meetings at SPATEC are one-to-one, by appointment. Ahead of the event, suppliers select the buyers that they wish to meet, while buyers choose the suppliers that they would like an appointment with. Personalised meeting schedules are prepared based on the indicated preferences.

Meetings are held in a large hall and lasts 20 minutes of uninterrupted time.

The evening following the welcome reception, or “the middle night” as it is often referred to,

is reserved for a casual “surprise” networking activity and dinner.

A more formal farewell dinner is organised on the final night. PB

Limited supplier places remain available for this edition of SPATEC Middle East.

For more information about SPATEC Middle East please visit www.spatecevents.com/ middleeast or contact Stephen on spacebonello@questex.com.

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Don’t leave it to chance – get your salon insured Maria Dowling talks about how to be prepared when the unthinkable happens

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t’s been quite an eventful summer with our dear friends at Salon Ink suffering a terrible fire at their salon in Jumeirah. Thankfully, everyone evacuated safely but a frightening incident like this can have numerous implications for any business, particularly a salon where appointments have been made and clients are reliant on regular hair colouring and cutting.

Whether it’s a fire, water damage or loss of items, it’s essential to make sure that you are covered, in order to protect your business from any unexpected losses and help you get back up and running as soon as possible.

You can cover yourself for virtually every eventuality and there are brokers who can offer various options specifically tailored to salons.

How can you continue to provide a service to your clients?

How much of your stock and equipment can you salvage?

If your salon is unusable, your business cannot just stop functioning. Your clients may be understanding to a certain degree, but you want to be able to continue offering services to prevent them going elsewhere.

One option is to temporarily relocate your premises.

You could take space in an existing salon or set up a makeshift salon elsewhere. This may be costly but if you are keen to still offer the service your clients are used to while your damaged salon is being rebuilt, it is something to think about.

When it’s safe to go back to the damaged premises you will need to salvage what stock you can, clean it up and make sure it’s usable before assessing the items that need to be replaced. Your insurance should cover these items up to a specified amount, which you generally set when taking out the policy.

Can your team continue to work?

Your key styling team will have regular clients but you may not have the space to offer work to the whole team while your premises is being renovated.

It might be a good time for some of your staff to take paid or unpaid leave. Make sure your insurance covers loss of income and payment of salaries during this period of disruption.

How will you rebuild your premises?

This is when good insurance is worth its weight in gold. You will need to consider everything from putting together plans for the salon, submitting them for approval and finding good contractors – everything you did when you first set up your business. It may seem like a daunting task but the majority of good insurers will help you with this and cover most of the expenses.

So what kind of insurance do you need to look at when opening a salon or spa? I spoke to Greenshield Insurance Brokers (greenshield.ae) who recommends every salon owner should look at the following: Property insurance covers your property, it’s contents and any equipment/stock you might have, which can be lost or damaged due to accidental, theft, fire or water damage.

Business interruption insurance covers you for the loss of profit and all fixed expenses, including salaries, during a specified period.

Third party liability insurance is important to protect your business from claims made by third parties who could be exposed to insurable risks.

Your clients rely on you and you rely on them, so make sure you have insurance policies in place Maria Dowling is creative director at mariadowling that put everyone at ease and allow you to get salon and has been a colourist for more than 20 years.

For more information call +971 4 345 42 25. on with running a successful business without worrying about "what if". PB

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Tried and tested This month we try out a rejuvenating face-lift, hair redesign and a pedicure treatment to die for

This month we tried...

AVEDA FULL SPECTRUM HAIR COLOR The lowdown: The AVEDA Flagship Lifestyle Salon is the first of its kind in the Middle East. Located on the popular Al Wasl Road, on the rooftop of the exclusive Galleria Mall in Dubai, this stunning ladies-only, one-stop destination is the ultimate place to fully experience the AVEDA lifestyle salon concept. Here you will find the unique Colour Bar where customised formulas are created; beauty on demand services; the full AVEDA range to purchase and the stunning private rooftop terrace which AVEDA uses to treat their clients in the cooler months.

AVEDA’s holistic approach to beauty and health calls for ingredients of the highest integrity. It’s products combine the “Art of Science of Pure Flower and Plant Essences” with ingredients sourced from local communities around the world. Since it was founded by visionary Horst Rechelbacher in 1978, AVEDA has continued to innovate and live up to its mission of environmental and social responsibility.

PB says: Intrigued to try the unique Aveda highlight technique “herringbone”, I opted for the Aveda Full Spectrum Hair Colour treatment, where colour is up to 99% naturally-derived and uses plant power instead of petrochemicals for a damage-free result.

New to the UAE, I explained that my main concern

was continuing to have blonde highlights in this sunny environment. I was assured that, because of the natural ingredients in the AVEDA products and hair colouring this would be the best option for my hair. Back at the Colour Bar two formulas were used to create my customised hair colour, which included an enlightener powder plus 10 volume, with a toner and crème activator. The herringbone technique was applied, which means that your colour lasts longer. I walked away with the most luxurious locks ever.

Benefits of business: Every customer who walks through the door is offered complimentary rituals throughout their treatment including; head, neck and hand massages. Every customer’s experience is unique and memorable and these added benefits ensure customers come back again. When not treating a customer to a full body massage, therapists are on hand to offer these complimentary rituals. For any client who wants a new look, or simply a highlight touch up, the exclusive Colour Bar colour. The offers complete custom-made colour.

The client will walk away with a bespoke hair colour tailored exactly how they want, and what’s more the colour can never go wrong….

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Advanced Anti-Ageing Repair Facial at The Willow Tree Spa, Fairmont the Palm The lowdown: Featuring Kerstin Florian’s Advanced Corrective Collection, this 90-minute facial treats skin concerns using cosmeceutical-based ingredients deep into the layers of the skin. The noninvasive therapy offers immediate anti-ageing results with the Kerstin Florian patented K-Lift machine.

The treatment uses three high-performance energy technologies: red LED light therapy, impulse microcurrents (kinetic energy) and Kerstin Florian active ingredients. This advanced facial improves dermal density while triggering collagen production to restore cell function, resulting in smoothed out lines and a more youthful radiant complexion.

PB says: Even at a young age, I have skin concerns, namely defined wrinkles on my forehead caused by being “over expressive” as well as sun damage now that I’m living in the UAE. As part of the treatment process, the therapist took me into a room to have my face mapped. This, she told me, was key to tailoring the treatment. Combining the face mapping results and the concerns I had, the therapist began the treatment, saying that she would spend extra time on the areas of concern. The treatment was a combination of cleansing, toning and a multiacid peel. Neroli oil is then placed onto my eyes and the therapist gets to work with targeting the worst affected areas with the K-Lift system. I felt a satisfyingly tingly sensation as the K-Lift worked on combating the fine lines on my forehead and around my face. After the full 90-minute treatment, my face certainly looks plumper and fresher and the collagen has really worked its magic on my forehead!

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Mediheel: The pedicure revolution The lowdown: Born and bred in South Africa, Mediheel is the scientific solution to performing the perfect pedicure. Shantelle Booysen, the brains behind the brand, wanted to come up with a pedicure treatment which could deliver longer lasting results with superior active ingredients. The creation of Mediheel started when Booysen decided to take the traditional pedicure and critically analyse the steps to see if changing them could result in a better outcome.

From this, a chemical peel was developed that kertolytically removes dead skin cells by breaking up the protein bonds on the heel.

PB says: With your toes always on show in the UAE it’s essential that a perfect pedicure is high up on your treatment list. Not one to avoid a treatment I have to say that having a pedicure is never my

Benefits of business: Offering clients a bespoke facial really is one thing, but using the face mapping system to really get skin deep and evaluate the client's concerns is another.

Treatments nowadays are all about results and bespoke treatments are very much results-driven. If your client is given a tailor-made facial and can see results, then they’re sure to come back time and time again. Adding the face mapping system is a really cost-effective method as it can be used on multiple clients and there’s no daily costs for maintenance. favourite. Why? Because of the foot scrubbing element.

There’s nothing more embarrassing then squealing at the tickly sensation which comes with the scrubbing off of the dead skin on the bottom of your feet. This is why I was so excited to try out Mediheel, a treatment which gives you the same results (and better) without all the scrubbing. The Mediheel treatment works by applying a callus removal tonic – a kertatolytic alkaline solution – which breaks up protein bonds on the stratum corneum. After 15 minutes the dead skin forms into a gellike substance and is easily scraped off with a spatula.

Meaning no pain and no tickling.

Benefits of business: This pedicure treatment is perfect for a business who wants to have a quick turnover of clients. Applying the treatment only takes 15 minutes, plus the therapist can do cuticle and nail work while the tonic soaks in. The Mediheel range comes with a foot protecting moisturiser (which includes a Dolce and Gabbana fragrance) plus a gold mist which is spritzed onto you as the treatment is finished.

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Gel evolution

As the brand launches its new Evo2 gel line, the team from Bio Sculpture Middle East talks us through the past, present and future of gel manicures

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lthough gel manicures have been considered one of the most innovative creations to hit the beauty industry in the last decade or so, there has been some controversy about their safety and side effects.

Questions and concerns, which have been the subject of countless articles and forums, range from the abrasion and damage of the nail, to dehydration and thinning of the nail plate, chemical content of the gel, and the client’s exposure to UV during curing – believed to cause wrinkling and dark spots on the hands.

However, there’s no question that a gel manicure, which typically lasts two to three weeks, is a good solution for today’s woman busy woman for whom time is of the essence. Within such an innovative and fast-paced industry as ours, you’d think someone would have come up with a solution to this conundrum by now.

The gentle gel Although a lot of people think that the gel manicure first came into existence circa 2009, it is not the case.

In 1988, Bio Sculpture Clear Gel was registered as the world’s first soak-off gel colour. Bio Sculpture also brought into the market the first colour gel, soak-off gel and gel nail sculptures.

A “gentle” gel, Bio Sculpture is applied with no buffing and no primers or bonders so there is no dehydration or damage to the natural nail. Layers of gel are applied to the natural nail and cured under a UV or UV LED lamp that was designed after extensive research and development, and has been tested and approved to use by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency.

Even the removal of Bio Sculpture is gentle. Gel is taken off via a system that requires no filing of the natural nail, and products can be safely removed with a solution that is gentle enough not to cause drying, cracking and peeling of the skin or nails, leaving natural nails in their original or improved condition.

As an ardent advocate of health, product safety, and transparency regarding labeling practices and ingredients, Bio Sculpture initiated a toxicological study, conducted by the SA Drug and Toxicology Information Trust, which showed that the ingredients used in its formulations are safe. In the UAE, Bio Sculpture products are registered with and approved

by Dubai Municipality - Public Health and Safety Department, Consumer Products Safety Section.

Therefore, all its nail polishes are free from harmful chemicals such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and camphor.

In addition to it being a conscientious brand with a focus on upholding safety, it is also innovative and trendy with a range of over 150 colours and new seasonal collections that are launched twice a year, reflecting the latest fashion flairs in colours that cater to every taste.

This year, Bio Sculpture is introducing a gel colour overlay product line, which is 100 per cent compatible with the original Bio Sculpture Gel nail system and boasts a range of 40 fabulous colours.

Evo Oxygenating Gel 2 is a medical-grade formulation infused with vitamin A and E, which cures to a smooth finish that requires no surface refining. With a strong, high-gloss and flexible end result that prevents nail plate injury or damage, Evo lasts up to three weeks and removes within 10 to 12 minutes without causing any damage to the natural nail. Who says you can’t have it all? PB

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Timeless beauty Elemis The Biotec range is said to “switch the skin back on”, igniting a mineral charge for radiant skin with a combination of encapsulated zinc and copper combined with a trio of acids. It also contains a powerful phyto-bioactive to help support and maintain optimum skin function and vitality. Designed to leave the complexion looking smooth, youthful and beautifully revived, the trio comprises the Skin Energising Cleanser, the Skin Energising Cream and the Skin Energising Night Cream.

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HydroPeptide Clients can pucker up and prepare for gorgeous lips with the new lip treatment gloss from Hydropeptide.

This non-sticky, long-lasting lip treatment comes in six shades and claims to instantly plump and hydrate lips. Five peptides rebuild and stimulate collagen and increase circulation without causing irritation.

A triple hyaluronic acid addresses three different issues: elasticity, hydration, and skin smoothing, while a pleasant tingling sensation ensures that your client can feel the product working.

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Kérastase The Densifique range has been designed to provide greater hair density by awakening follicles that are dormant, reflecting the brand’s belief that the scalp is the source of healthy hair and must be cared for in the same way as skin. Its powerful technology of complex glycan, stemoxydine and vitamins B3, B5 and B6 combine to generate greater hair density, giving rise to thicker looking hair that has improved vitality.

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For clients who are looking for a soothing recovery from harsh heat and humidity, the Ultimate Time Solution Serum infuses its highly concentrated, precious active ingredients into the heart of the skin cells. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and a patented complex, it plumps up the skin. With daily use, clients’ skin will become visibly smoother, firmer and regain density.

The serum conditions the skin and helps prepare it for receiving moisturiser daily.

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French beauty brand LPG has developed a skincare line to help your clients look younger both in the face and body. The Soins Technique Skincare Range consists of five slimming and firming products and six antiageing face products.

Based on biotechnology, the formulas have high concentrations of powerful, active ingredients, designed to naturally awaken dormant physiological processes.

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Uplifting neroli essential oil and rosemary extract come together in a silky, nutrient-rich blend of certified organic coconut, jojoba, meadowfoam and sunflower oils to deeply and aromatically nourish, moisturise and protect the skin.

Key ingredients include an organic antioxidant-blend of oils. The neroil essential oil is derived from bitter orange blossom, known for its uplifting yet calming effects, while rosemary extract naturally helps keep the product fresh and effective and enhances the aroma.

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AENEA As we age, there is a constant tug and pull on the skin as the muscles of the face and neck flex and move with day-to-day facial expressions. Over time, an imprint of this movement is slowly and increasingly etched into the features as expression lines.

AENEA Skin SuperBoost Serum relaxes the muscle contractions in an effort to reduce the ageing effect of expression lines. By using two powerful peptide ingredients in a nourishing seaweed extract base, the formula successfully disrupts the neurological synapse that controls muscle contraction.

This relaxes and calms facial features, helping to reduce the appearance of expression lines.

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Soleil Toujours UPF 50+ hats

Sensitive skin occurs when the skin’s natural defense system breaks down and causes inflammation that can be caused by factors such as pollution, environmental agressors and emotional stress.

Formulated to rebuild the skin’s natural defense system and counter skin inflammation, the new Inner Strength Skincare range contains chamomile essential oil, prebiotics, cotton thistle flower and arnica flower.

The range compromises four products: cleansing balm, soothing serum, facial oil, recovery moisturiser and a repair mask.

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Soleil’s line of hats has been specifically designed to deliver both sun protection and discerning beauty under one brim.

All hats have maximum ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) 50+ that blocks out 98 per cent of UV rays.

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Diary dates 6-7 JULY SEPTEMBER 18 – 19 IN-COSMETICS KOREA PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY COEX Exhibition Centre, NORTH Seoul, SouthCentral, Korea Manchester This show features England UK ingredients, fragrance, The largest beauty trade lab equipment, exhibition in thetesting North of and regulatory exhibitors England, featuring top and cosmetic manufacturers exhibitors in spa, nails, make-up, from both the local and tanning, equipment and international skincare.

Freemarketplace. seminars, Seminarsand andnail a business make-up competitions matching are furtherprogramme highlights ofalso run in parallel to the exhibition. this event. www.in-cosmeticskorea.com www.professionalbeauty.co.uk 6-8 JULY SEPTEMBER 18 – 19 H&B EXPO MEDICINE NORTH AESTHETIC Toyko Big Hall, Sight, Japan Exchange As its name Central, suggests, Manchester this expoUK is targeted England towards the health and An exhibition and conference beauty sector.

Product designed to help aesthetic presentations will showcase industry professionals enhance hair, skincare, their skills andfragrance, knowledge of the cosmetics, and organic latest advances in clinical and health practice, atinnovations. the same time as Networking opportunities giving them the tools they need willtake be available to visitors to their aesthetic practices attending event. to the nextthe level. www.hb-expo.jp/en/ www.aestheticmed.co.uk/north

16-17 JULY 20 – 23 SEPTEMBER INTERNATIONAL MAKE-UP SPATEC MIDDLE EAST ARTIST TRADE SHOW Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, UAE Vancouver Convention Centre Bringing together the most West, Canada important spa operators of Launched in 2010, leading medium-to-large resort, IMATS Vancouver ismedical dedicated destination, athletic, and to inspiring make-up stars day spas from the Middle East of the future and uniting region to meet with key leading them withand industry leaders. domestic international Featuringtomake-up artists suppliers participate in a series and schools from the worlds of one-to-one meetings over of TV and film,business the eventdays. two dedicated offers a number of www.spatechevents.com/middleeast educational classes, alongside competitions SEPTEMBER 25 – 28 and awards.

SPATEC FALL NORTH AMERICA www.imats.net/2016-vancouver W Marriot Tucson Starr Press Resort & Spa Tuscon, USA 18-21 JULY Leading spa industry buyers COSMEBEAUTÉ ASIA and suppliers will gather for Putra World Trade Centre, Spatec Fall North America. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia addition to the days of the Billed as onebusiness of the area’s one-to-one meetings largest beauty that Spatec hasshows, become known thisthere exhibition for, is alsofocuses as education on theon beauty, hair, nail, panel day two, a supplier cosmeticson and spa sectors. showcase the second day Now its 12th year, it also and and a in string of networking features hair awards social events. and a nail competition. www.spatecevents.com/ cosmobeauteasia.com northamerica-fall

24-26 JULY 25 – 26 SEPTEMBER COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY IRELAND Mandalay Bay Convention Center, RDS, Dublin, Ireland Las Vegas, USA Experience first hand the latest Building onproducts the success of last trends and in the beauty, year’s show, saw industries 1,015 spa, nails andwhich aesthetic exhibitors fromBeauty’s 39 countries at Professional Irishcome show. together display brand and This year to CIDESCO are running product launches, this year’s event their 64th annual congress will once again feature product alongside the exhibition – bringing innovations and networking you at the forefront of the latest in opportunities for those in the education, trends and innovations. fields of raw materials, packaging, www.professionalbeauty.ie perfumery and cosmetics, natural health, beauty, spa, hair and nails.

OCTOBER 17 – 19 www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com GLOBAL WELLNESS SUMMIT KitzKongress, Kitzbuhel, Tyrol, 28-29 AUGUST Austria PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY The 10th annual Global Wellness JOHANNESBURG Summit will be held on the theme Gallagher Centre, at of Back toConvention the Future, looking Johannesburg, South Africa of the the past, present and future Theand largest beauty tradeThe show spa wellness sector. in Africaagenda features more than 200 diverse will include exhibitors who will be showcasing keynote presentations, panel the latest product launches, discussions, workshops and the innovations and developments.

Shark Tank student competition.

Exhibitors are drawn from both Austria – based excursions will be the local and international organised before and after the markets, and fromand all sectors event, plus dinner cocktail of the beauty market. receptions during it. www.probeauty.co.za www.globalwellnesssummit.com

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