NEWS

August 2008
Hairandbeautyjobs.com joins forces with the Olive Awards
Have you heard about the Olive Awards...the scheme to recognize and reward the best employers, large or small, in the beauty, spa and wellness industry? Hairandbeautyjobs is backing this innovative scheme and lending its support by raising awareness amongst its members.

The way it works is this:– employees complete an anonymous on-line survey giving them a unique chance to tell their employer what they are happy (or not so happy) about within their jobs. Hairandbeautyjobs thinks this is just brilliant as it will have the inevitable effect of improving standards within the workplace across the sector!

If you would like to nominate your company, because you think they are great and could win or because you think they could do with a ´wake up call´ then visit www.theoliveawards.com in strictest confidence. Nominate them NOW!

July 2008
The Future of Cosmetics for Men
Cosmetics for men are about to hit the highstreet as Superdrug launches Taxi London’s make-up range for men, but professional skincare and costmetic brands remain uncertain of a lucrative future for the market.

Taxi London’s make-up range for men contains clear eyelash and brow formula “Manscara” and “Guyliner”, an eye definer created just for men. Pete Kelly and Jane Williamson, who have created the brand have worked on brands such as Bobbi Brown, Pout and Stila, the range was developed to cater for the rising trend of the “metrosexual”-men who spend an increasing amount of time and money on their appearance. Marketing researcher Mintel found that men’s toiletries market had increased 21% between 2005 and 2007, a trend which looks promising

Another professional cosmetics brand Jane Iredale produces bronzers for men, and presently has no plans to extend this to eyeliners or mascaras. Brand manager for Jane Iredale Cosmetics Emma Doherty thinks that while men’s skincare may be booming, make-up is still considered to be the domain of females. Therefore men are less likely to admit that they want or need to wear it. Doherty said: “Men still want their skin to look good and are concerned about pimples and under-eye bags, or want to look a touch tanned or glowing, but they don’t necessarily want anyone to see that they have tried to cover these conditions or applied products to enhance their appearance. Consequently there is less glamour and less need for durability with male make-up, whereas women’s make-up has to achieve high standards on what the product can achieve.”

June 2008
Eyelash Extensions Industry Leader, 3D-Beauty, First to Offer Online Training
3D-Beauty International, Inc., recognized worldwide for their very popular and patent pending professional 3D-Lashes® eyelash extension system, has launched the first ever online eyelash extension training.

Tustin, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- 3D-Beauty International, Inc., recognized worldwide for their very popular and patent pending professional 3D-Lashes® eyelash extension system, has launched the first ever online eyelash extension training.

The online eyelash extensions training course was developed to teach aspiring eyelash extension professionals the fundamental procedures used by the industry experts, 3D-Beauty™. Graduates are better prepared for the next level of training which includes hands-on training with a Certified Trainer. The eyelash extensions training course includes comprehensive video lessons, quizzes, and tests. The students have 30 days to complete the course from the convenience of their home, office or anywhere.

In April, 3D-Beauty™ also launched a series of monthly online seminars as well as a Myspace, You Tube, and Facebook page.

Beauty... batteries included !
The calm of the dressing table is soon to be disturbed by a new generation of gadgets, says Rachel Shields
With even the most gadget-shy among us now living with a slew of microtechnology, ranging from DAB radios to iPods and satellite navigation systems, it was only a matter of time before the beauty industry followed suit. Recent excitement about the latest batch of beauty gadgets – including the world´s first battery-operated mascara – suggests that the average dressing table might soon come to resemble a laboratory test bench.

News that Estée Lauder and Lancôme have created a vibrating mascara has generated huge curiosity here and in the US. Meanwhile, electric headbands that claim to smooth wrinkles as effectively as Botox are proving a sell-out at Selfridges in London.

Firms insist that these beauty gadgets are not just labour-saving devices for women too lazy to wield a mascara wand unaided: they claim that cutting-edge technology has been used to give unprecedented results, justifying sky-high prices.

May 2008
American buy-out for Fake Bake
British distributer of Fake Bake, Sandra McClumpha has bought out the American originators in multi-million record breaking
takeover deal.

For the last 6 years, Sandra has been distributing the tanning treatments throughout the UK.  This major aquistition has
promoted Fake Bake to one of the worlds largest independent beauty manufacturers.

Since the global ownership of Fake Bake, Sandra has redesigned and relaunched all the packaging and adding to its
collection the new "Fair Collection".

Feb 2008
Lynton - Aesthetic Medicine Award Winner 2008
Lynton is proud to announce that is has won the award for Equipment Brand of the Year at the first ever awards held by Aesthetic Medicine magazine.

Lynton beat a number of other short-listed industry leading companies to win the award at a recent ceremony during the Aesthetic Medicine Conference, attended by over 250 industry suppliers and practitioners. Lynton were voted equipment brand of the year by clinic owners, aesthetic practitioners and experts in the industry. The short-listed companies were assessed on a variety of issues, including product reliability and efficacy, technical support, after sales service, clinical training and overall customer care with Lynton coming out with top marks.

Winning the award coincides with the launch of a new look to the Lynton brand, including the loss of ‘Lasers´ from the name. These changes reflect the evolution of the Company over the last 12 months including the foundation of a dedicated after
sales service company (Lynton Services) which offers financial, technical, clinical and business support to its customers.  ´

Jan 2008
´No Scream Cream´
Say Goodbye to painful waxing with new ´No Scream Cream´ !             
Just apply the ´Relax and Wax´ anaesthetic to your skin 45 minutes before your waxing appointment, this will temporarily numb the area and claims to  reduce discomfort by 80%.  It is safe to use on any part of the body, it is non-greasy and does not stain clothes. Cost per tube is £13.50, available from selected spas and salons or visit www.noscream.co.uk

Nov 2007:
PARLUX 3500 SuperCompact
One of, if not THE Most powerful, professional hairdryers in the World!
HAIR TOOLS are pleased to present the New PARLUX 3500 SUPERCOMPACT. A Gem at just 17cm in size, the new 3500 is incredibly small and even more incredibly light, balanced and quite. With its ergonomic shape it is an ideal tool
for the most demanding hairdresser. more >>>>