RAISING FUNDS FOR HABB DAY

ACTION STATIONS FOR SUN AWARENESS

Summer sun came courtesy of St Tropez and a troop of 30 models who stripped off to enjoy one of the hottest days of the years at London's St Pancras International railway station.

Bemused commuters looked on as the bathing beauties helped to highlight safe alternatives to sun exposure, as well as support the launch of Sun Awareness Week.

HOLDING OUR OWN AS THE

CREDIT CRUNCH HITS

Hellen Ward is managing director of Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa and wife of celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward.  The salon is in its 15th year and in 2005 moved to new premises in London's Sloane Square, where Hellen re-branded the beauty area as Metrospa.  The four full-time therapists and two manicurists offer the salons new DCL and Keraskin Esthetics treatments, as well as Aromatherapy Associates, OPI and St Tropez

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 LONG-LASTING EXTENSIONS

BioSculpture offers its clients pink perfection with its newest arrivals.  For long-lasting extensions that won't fade or chip, the gel formulas are available in colours ranging from the softest baby pinks to the most vibrant cerise -- and most shades in between.  The company is also offering matching nail polishes.

SUN KISSED SHADES

Jessica is puckering up with Sun Kissed -- six shades for the beach or the  pool.  Formulated with vitamin A and UVA/UVB protection are: Bikini Blue (sky); Summer Lovin' (irridescent pink); California Dreaming (candy floss pink); Hit the Waves (pale lavender); Beat the Heat (peachy coral); and Soak Up the Sun (hot pink).

HOT NEW OFFERINGS

Think pink this summer with Essie's hot new cocktail of offerings.  With something to suit all skin tones, the six strong range features hot fuchsia, rose and strawberry shades along with a pinky tangerine and hot coral for a totally tropical taste.

BRIGHT IDEAS FROM OPI

Things have just got brighter with the expansion of OPI's Bright collection.  The vibrant Mod About Brights line features Mod-ern Girl (tangerine), The 'It' Colour (yellow), Brights Power (coral), That's Hot! Pink (pink), Green-wich Village (apple green); and Dating a Royal (royal blue).

AROUND THE WORLD POLISH

Take an adventure in colour with IBD's Around the World gel polish collection.  Just a single application of the vibrant, shimmering colours ensures nails will stay chip- and peel-free for at least two weeks.  The kits contain Shanghai Red, Bali Blue, Emerald Isles, Sahara Sands, Parisian Purple and Tuscan Terracota shades, along with cleansing bonding and sealing products.

The store has stepped things up this year by using a world-famous model who will appeal to all age groups. She's Yasmin Le Bon - the wife of Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran fame.

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DENNY'S DIARY

Hurrah its summer at last!  I've been so busy I feel like I need to be cloned three times over.  That's why I'm looking forward to my holiday at Waikiki Beach, Honolulu.  And talking about far flung places, my brand is now going international...

TAKING ON THE WORLD

* Is the world ready for Leighton Denny?  Well it must be as my brand has now launched in New Zealand and is going into 10 spas straight away.

* I am also about to conquer the German market by launching onto the German QVC shopping channel.  It's been so exciting, my team and I have been on a whirlwind visit, training the QVC presenter and more than 100 staff.

* My brand is now building up a strong following in Ireland, where I recently hosted a master class for the Irish media, followed by a black tie dinner.

GERI'S IN THE PINK

I've been spending lots of time with my pal Geri Haliwell. 

I painted her nails in her favourite shade Butterfly Wings -- a pretty iridescent pink for an appearance on The Friday Night Project.

Geri also invited me to her book launch at London Zoo.  As it was a delicious book for children featuring a feisty character called Ugenia Lavender, I took my cute little goddaughter Emel and her mum Joleen along with me.

DEAR LEIGHTON

Q I'm thoroughly confused about cuticle care.  The way I was taught at college 10 years ago seems to be totally out-of-date.  Can you give me a clear guide to pass on to my staff?

A No problem -- this is the advice on cuticle care that we teach during my own training courses. 

The cuticle is the edge of the skin above the nail matric; it protects the soft new nail as it emerges.  The cuticle skin is very thin and at the extreme of the body.  Less moisture is delivered to it and it is prone to dryness, so condition frequently at home and in the salon with specialist cuticle oil.

I would not advise cutting the cuticles as cuticle scissors, nippers or knives can cause damage, even in skilled hands.  Cutting cuticles will only encourage thicker and tougher growth, while damage to the cuticles can allow bacteria to enter the body causing infection.  Only use the cuticlesnippers to clip off loose (snags) cuticle or hangnails to prevent the client pulling these off themselves....Ouch!

To look attractive, the cuticle needs to be freed from the nail surface and shaped to an even contour.  An exfoliating cream with AHAs will shed the skin gently and naturally, while moisturising at the same time.  Cuticle products with traditional formulations containing alkaline ingredients (such as potassium hydroxide) should be avoided as they can damage the skin.

TOP TIPS

How to achieve a long-lasting polish

Achieving a long-lasting, even polish is easy if you follow the golden rules for painting.  Painting nails is really just like decorating -- if the surface is not prepared properly, no matter how well you paint on your polish, it will not last.

* Remove old polish thoroughly with a non-acetone remover.

* File and shape the nail with a crystal nail file to seal and smooth the free edge of the nail, which prevents polish chips on the extreme edge of the nail.

* Polish will not adhere to cuticle, so use an AHA cuticle remover to clear the nail plate.

* Buff and treat dry ridged, flaky nails to ensure even paint coverage.

* De-grease the nail plate with polish remover.  Make sure it has completely evaporated before proceeding.

* Prime the nail with a matte treatment basecoat designed to grip on to the nail and chosen colour.

* Apply two thin coats of polish.  Look after your polish.  It should be in tip-top condition and exactly the right consistency -- too thick and your polish will not dry; too thin and it will stripe.

* Coat the nails with a proprietary topcoat, preferably with UVA filters to keep the colour fresh.

* Fix with a silicone-based fast-drying product.

Set among sophisticated Parisian boutiques and cafes, The Anne Semonin Spa at the five-star Hotel Le Bristol is the perfect urban day spa retreat.

CELEBRATING IN

STYLE

Champagne flowed as the third Pevonia awards ceremony was held in London.  Annette Hanford reports

Growing year on year, and now firmly established as an annual event, Pevonia hosted its third awards ceremony at the five-star Grange City Hotel in London to acknowledge the achievements and of its account holders.

TOP - Rat Pack tribute singers entertained guests

MIDDLE - Artspa, Gloucestershire, Best Newcomer of the Year, represented by Kim Eeles

BOTTOM - Employee of the Year dispatch supervisor Gavin Murrel with Daniela

SHARON MOORE is the company director of Face etc... medispa, which merges traditional and advanced beauty in one establishment.  Four years after opening, the beauty clinic has gone from strength-to-strength, recently relocating and expanding to a 14-room, three-storey premises in York city centre, with a VIP suite and extensive treatment menu.

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A NIGHT TO

REMEMBER

It's the event of the year for everyone who's anyone in the world of beauty, so book your tickets now for the British Beauty & Spa Awards.

Glamour, glitz and a room full of people from across the industry -- Health and Beauty Salon's British Beauty & Spa Awards is one of the most exciting events of the year, recognising individuals, salons and spas.

The British Beauty & Spa Awards night takes place in the heart of London, a stone's throw from Hyde Park and Oxford Street, at the elegant Royal Lancaster Hotel.  It is an evening that truly sparkles, when everyone who's anyone from the beauty world comes along to celebrate the industry's finest business brains and achievers. 

 

So, who are this year's winners?

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Eve is presented with a birthday cake

Eve Taylor, OBE, took time out from her busy schedule to speak to students studying for a foundation degree in complementary healthcare at Sussex Downs College in Lewes.

The founder of the Institute of Clinical Aromatherapy, and pioneer of modern aromatherapy worldwide, Eve shared her vast knowledge and demonstrated a method of blending oils, explaining how it smelled on different skins.

She said: "I am delighted to be in Lewes, especially on my birthday.

"The students at Sussex Downs College are energetic and knowledgeable, and they have a great career ahead of them.  I enjoyed meeting them and answering their questions."

In his seminar, Ten Tips To Effectively Manage Your Staff, David advised on how to use such things as your contract of employment ("the most valuable document you have") and the law to your advantage.

"We are delighted with the amount of entries we received for this year's awards," said Jayne Lewis-Orr, publisher and editor-in-chief of Health and Beauty Salon.

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THE FINAL

COUNTDOWN

The awards have come in. 

The judges have debated and deliberated. 

The points have been awarded. 

The numbers have been added up...

...again and again, just to double check. 

And this year's British Beauty & Spa Awards finalists have been announced.

Read on to find out who's in the running this year for the coveted trophies and titles that money just can't buy.

SAVE THE DATE

* THE BRITISH BEAUTY & SPA AWARDS

* 7 SEPTEMBER 2008

* THE ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL, LONDON

* CONTACT DAN EVERSFIELD * TEL 020 8652 8845

* EMAIL daniel.eversfield@rbi.co.uk TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

Health and Beauty Salon has teamed up with Elemis to give one lucky winner an exotic treat.

WIN A MOMENT IN PARADISE

To celebrate the launch of its new Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower Cream, we are giving away a complete set of the hand and body collection, worth more than £130.

The fabulous five includes:

 * Lime & Ginger Salt Glow

* Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt

* Exotic Island Flower Body Balm

* Japanese Camelia Oil

* and the new Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower cream

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   ...AND MANSCARA?

Yep, that's what I thought when leafing through the Metro half asleep this morning.

The paper detailed the story that Superdrug is selling a male eyeliner -- known as Guy Liner -- under the Taxi Man label.

Previously a long-standing accessory for punks, goths and now emos -- it is the first time the store has sold colour cosmetics for men.

Futher investigation shows that The Mirror also runs the story about the range -- which also includes Manscara -- which goes on sale in stores next week.

It reads: "The Taxi Man range includes Manscara, mascara for men, and Guy-Liner, for men which chunkier fingers, to use.

Superdrug which launches the range on 6 August, said sales of male grooming items had doubled since 2005.

Men now spend £700million a year on trying to look good.

Superdrug's Jeff Wemyss said: "Men are more obsessed with their appearance than ever,"

Celebrities Russel Brand, Alex Zane and Robbie Williams all admit using eyeliner.

Taxi Man creator Peter Kelly said: "It all about subtle makeup rather than wanting to create the drag queen look".

 

PICTURES: JOHNNY DEPP AND RUSSELL BRAND HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR! PIC COURTESY OF REX FEATURES

Get a flawless finish on paint jobs with Orly's Flawless Fix nail corrector pen. Great for little slip-ups or for perfecting French manicure smile lines, glide the polish remover-saturated tips over the offending mistake for instant correction. Great for in-salon use and retailing to clients, each pen comes with three replacement tips.

RETRO NAIL POLISHES

Take trip back the 70s and have some Retro Fun in the Sun with OPI's limited-edition collection.  Inpsired by the catwalks, the six shades are: Peach-A-Boo (apricot sparkle); Sit Under the Apple Tree (light apple green); Lemonade Stand By Your Man (refreshing yellow); Give Me a Coral Sometime (pink-orange): Calendar Girl (pink-red), and Sea Ya Later Sailor (turquoise shimmer).

NATURAL NAIL POLISH REMOVER

Couleur Caramel has launched what is believed to be the first 100% natural nail polish remover certified by EcoCert and COSMEBIO.  Formaldehyde-free, it removes polish while bringing moisture to the nails.  Key ingredient is organic caster oil, which softens and protects cuticles.  Available through Thalgo.

NOURISHING FOOT CREAM

Use La Biosthetique's Intensive Care for Your Feet regularly to help gently smooth away rough, dry skin.  Containing nourishing shea butter, it features antiseptic eucalyptus and lavender oils along with anti-bacterial sage to combat odour.  As well as strengthening allantoin, it also contains lactic acid to heal any chapped skin.

SWEET-SMELLING SHOES

Keep precious pumps and summer shoes perspiration-free this summer with Mavala's Talcum Powder for Feet.  It contains the company's Deo Active formula to fight bacteria and keep feet both dry and odour-free during the warmer weather.

Male grooming has evolved from the humble flint edge - used as a shaving tool - to an ever-increasing array of dedicated products and treatments.

As a tribute to it's 'stone age' roots, Flint Edge is the latest offering to the market, addressing the specific needs of men's skin.

The brainchild of Ratan Daryani (a senior executive at the Body Shop and co-founder of Virgin Cosmetics), Flint Edge is not only about providing men with a system that fits into their lifestyles, but products that really work.

The company boasts a stash of premium ingredients (including vitamins and botanicals) and male-specific formulations to address specific skin and bodycare needs.

Ratan's extensive knowledge of cosmetics retailing, combined with product development and formulation, has resulted in the creation of this natural-based head-to-toe range.

"Flint Edge has been created to appeal to the stylish, masculine man who cares about his overall appearance," says Ratan. "But he doesn't have time to mess around with too many lotions and potions, which is why I have started with a core range of products."

With fresh, clean packaging, Flint Edge products take a straight-forward, almost 'Ronseal' approach - ie, it does what it says on the can. However, to simplify purchase choices, it also provides a description of the product, what it does and how to use it, along with a summary of the key ingredients and how they work. 

The range launched with seven lightly-fragranced products, and with its latest addition of a facial moisturiser is now up to nine. The rich and active formulation is paraben-free and contains inventive ingredients such as natural, caffeine-like guarana to wake up the face and sacha inchi, which is rich in omega 3 and 6, along with anti-oxidant pomegranate and nourishing vitamins.

Trialled on men of all ages, they have also got the thumbs-up from women - for the all important 'cuddle test', that is, for scent, textures and finish on the skin.
Priced between £7 and £15 (RRP), Ratan believes the products give value for money, providing salons with increased retail and treatment opportunities.

Currently available in prestigious retail outlets such as Fortnum & Mason, Fenwicks and Whole Foods, Ratan is working to further develop the product range and treatment side for salons, as well as building a training and education package.

THE RANGE

* Shaving Cream * Exfoliating Facial Scrub * Aftershave Balm * Face Moisturiser * Body Wash Gel  * Sports Rub * Hair Putty * Sports Rub * Foot Refresher 

* Mini try-me packs and gift sets are also available