Saks Live-2008 Collection Preview
Andrew Barton, British Hairdresser of the Year, and the Saks Art Team will be launching their 2008 collection on 18 November 2007 at The Mermaid, London. Details of this preview of the 2008 Saks collection can be found on the Saks website.
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Tuesday 30 October 2007
Massage Therapy Website
You can access free online articles on massage and skin care if you visit the Massagetherapy.com website. This site is also worth looking at if you need to find information on different types of massage and bodywork therapy as it has an A-Z Bodywork Glossary that provides definitions. So if you don't know your Ayurveda from your Zen Shiatsu try clicking on the link above.
You can access free online articles on massage and skin care if you visit the Massagetherapy.com website. This site is also worth looking at if you need to find information on different types of massage and bodywork therapy as it has an A-Z Bodywork Glossary that provides definitions. So if you don't know your Ayurveda from your Zen Shiatsu try clicking on the link above.
Thursday 25 October 2007
Hygiene in Beauty Therapy
If you need to find information about hygiene in the beauty salon, try looking on the Habia site. Habia have produced a booklet covering essential hygiene that also includes information on health and safety law. To access the information go to the Habia homepage (look at the 'useful web links' on this blog), select the 'Health and Safety' option on the menu, then click on Downloads and Hygiene Booklet
If you need to find information about hygiene in the beauty salon, try looking on the Habia site. Habia have produced a booklet covering essential hygiene that also includes information on health and safety law. To access the information go to the Habia homepage (look at the 'useful web links' on this blog), select the 'Health and Safety' option on the menu, then click on Downloads and Hygiene Booklet
Wednesday 24 October 2007
Celebrity Scissorhands
As part of the Children in Need fundraising campaign, Sunday (October 28th) sees the start of Celebrity Scissorhands, where celebrity hairdressing and beauty trainees are given three weeks to become hairdressers and beauty experts. So if you are looking for some techniques to copy, or maybe avoid, and want to see how celebrities such as Lil'Chris (who you may remember from Rock School, another reality show) shape up to the challenge, watch BBC Three at 9.00pm on Sunday.
As part of the Children in Need fundraising campaign, Sunday (October 28th) sees the start of Celebrity Scissorhands, where celebrity hairdressing and beauty trainees are given three weeks to become hairdressers and beauty experts. So if you are looking for some techniques to copy, or maybe avoid, and want to see how celebrities such as Lil'Chris (who you may remember from Rock School, another reality show) shape up to the challenge, watch BBC Three at 9.00pm on Sunday.
Tuesday 23 October 2007
The Yoga Show
The Yoga Show takes place at Olympia in London, on 23, 24, & 25 November 2007. There are over 200 exhibitors and you can sample a wide range of yoga and pilates by joining in the free open classes that are on offer. Click on the link to see the webpage, where you will find more details including how to buy tickets and the programme of workshops available.
The Yoga Show
The Yoga Show takes place at Olympia in London, on 23, 24, & 25 November 2007. There are over 200 exhibitors and you can sample a wide range of yoga and pilates by joining in the free open classes that are on offer. Click on the link to see the webpage, where you will find more details including how to buy tickets and the programme of workshops available.
The Yoga Show
Friday 19 October 2007
British Hairdressing Awards
The British Hairdressing Awards 2007 takes place on Monday 26th November at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. If you click on this link it will take you to the British Hairdressing Awards website where you can see the 2007 nominees listed and also see photos and information about the 2006 awards.
Thursday 18 October 2007
Using E-Books
Just a mention that you can access e-books through Blackboard, and then clicking on the Athens link from which you can view the list of resources. One of the e-books that you might be interested in is The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook. If you click on the link it will take you to the catalogue information and which Athens database you can find it on. E-books are useful as you can access them from any computer with Internet access. If you need any information about using e-books call and see me at Richmond House
Just a mention that you can access e-books through Blackboard, and then clicking on the Athens link from which you can view the list of resources. One of the e-books that you might be interested in is The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook. If you click on the link it will take you to the catalogue information and which Athens database you can find it on. E-books are useful as you can access them from any computer with Internet access. If you need any information about using e-books call and see me at Richmond House
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Ford Models
A look at the heading of this post might lead you to believe that it's something to do with cars, but it's actually models of the human variety that it's concerned with, the website gives access to video tutorials on hair, make-up, fitness and fashion. Viewing this site might not turn you into a supermodel, but one of the videos shows how to create the Amy Winehouse hairstyle that seems to be gaining in popularity. The hairstyle that's shown is perhaps a little less extreme than Amy Winehouse's has become and as it's shown on a blonde model doesn't look quite the same, but why not have a look and see if you can pick up any tips (plus have a look at the other videos, of course). Just click on this link Ford Models
A look at the heading of this post might lead you to believe that it's something to do with cars, but it's actually models of the human variety that it's concerned with, the website gives access to video tutorials on hair, make-up, fitness and fashion. Viewing this site might not turn you into a supermodel, but one of the videos shows how to create the Amy Winehouse hairstyle that seems to be gaining in popularity. The hairstyle that's shown is perhaps a little less extreme than Amy Winehouse's has become and as it's shown on a blonde model doesn't look quite the same, but why not have a look and see if you can pick up any tips (plus have a look at the other videos, of course). Just click on this link Ford Models
Tuesday 16 October 2007
Blog Action Day
Yesterday was Blog Action Day, and we were asked to post issues relating to the environment. Unfortunately, I was out of college yesterday so I'm going to cheat a little and refer you to a post that I added on 26 April of this year entitled Going Green. If you do a search for Going Green using the search box at the top of the blog page and click on Search Blog, you can see the post . Don't forget that all blog posts are archived, so you can look at previous posts added.
Yesterday was Blog Action Day, and we were asked to post issues relating to the environment. Unfortunately, I was out of college yesterday so I'm going to cheat a little and refer you to a post that I added on 26 April of this year entitled Going Green. If you do a search for Going Green using the search box at the top of the blog page and click on Search Blog, you can see the post . Don't forget that all blog posts are archived, so you can look at previous posts added.
Spa Show 2007
If you want to keep up-to-date with the latest spa treatments and have some spare time between 2-4 November you might want to visit the Spa Show at the Business Design Centre in London.
You can attend free seminars on skincare, fitness and well-being or try free treatments. There will be over 100 exhibitors, including spa treatment and product providers, spa resorts, spa hotels and urban spas. The show will be co-locating with The Body Beautiful show so there will be plenty to see and do if you decide to pay a visit to the event. For more information, including how to buy tickets, click on the show links above.
Friday 12 October 2007
Alternative Hair Show
The Alternative Hair Show will take place this Sunday, 14th October, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. For more details see the website
Positive Health Magazine
If you need information about complementary therapies, try looking at the Positive Health Magazine website. This site features events listings, research up-dates, and articles. You have the option to search previous issues and can also do a general search by topic. You no longer need to log in to access any of the features of this site and it is well worth a visit.
Wednesday 10 October 2007
Hairdressing Training Resource
We have a good range of online databases available for you to use via the Athens link on Blackboard. Select the Library tab from the Blackboard page and then click on the Athens link to see what's available.
If you are studying up to NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing you will find lots of useful resources on the Hairdressing Training database. This includes information on Health and Safety acts, step-by-step haircutting guides and much, much, more. If you would like any more information or help with accessing the Athens databases, call and see me at Richmond House Library.
We have a good range of online databases available for you to use via the Athens link on Blackboard. Select the Library tab from the Blackboard page and then click on the Athens link to see what's available.
If you are studying up to NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing you will find lots of useful resources on the Hairdressing Training database. This includes information on Health and Safety acts, step-by-step haircutting guides and much, much, more. If you would like any more information or help with accessing the Athens databases, call and see me at Richmond House Library.
Friday 5 October 2007
Chemicals in Beauty Products
Next week a television programme investigating the potential harm of chemicals in cosmetics can be seen on Channel 4 at 8.00pm Thursday 11 October. Look out for Beauty Addicts: How Toxic are You? For more info about the programme click here for the Channel 4 Listings page.
If you want to read more about cosmetic ingredients, here are two books that we have in the Library (copies at Richmond House and Summer Row) .
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients- shelved at 668.5503 WIN
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients - shelved at 646.726 MIC
If you are really interested in reading about ingredients you might want to have a look at the European Commission - Enterprise and Industry Directorate General - Consumer goods - Cosmetics 17/01/2007 website and check out the list of ingredients for the chemical names.
Next week a television programme investigating the potential harm of chemicals in cosmetics can be seen on Channel 4 at 8.00pm Thursday 11 October. Look out for Beauty Addicts: How Toxic are You? For more info about the programme click here for the Channel 4 Listings page.
If you want to read more about cosmetic ingredients, here are two books that we have in the Library (copies at Richmond House and Summer Row) .
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients- shelved at 668.5503 WIN
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients - shelved at 646.726 MIC
If you are really interested in reading about ingredients you might want to have a look at the European Commission - Enterprise and Industry Directorate General - Consumer goods - Cosmetics 17/01/2007 website and check out the list of ingredients for the chemical names.
The Olive Awards Scheme for Wellness Workers in the UK
A new awards scheme, The Olive Awards, has been created in the UK to recognise exceptional employees working in the wellness and integrated health industries. Employees of spas, beauty and nail salons, suppliers, health clubs and leisure centres, and retailers of beauty products will all be able to enter the awards.
Companies of all sizes are eligible and any employers wanting to enter this year can register on the website. Employees will then have until November this year to complete online questionnaires and the awards ceremony will be held in central London in February 2008. For further details see
Thursday 4 October 2007
Why do you need music in your business? (and a reminder that you need to pay for using it )
BBC Radio 1 is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. It was certainly a 'must have' radio station to have playing in hair salons in the 1960s, and a vast improvement on the previous BBC stations (for those of you too young to remember them, you'll have to take my word for it!)
This seems like an opportune moment to remind you that these days you need to have a Performing Rights Society Licence to play music in the salon. For all the information that you need about obtaining a licence, have a look at the MCPS-PRC website. You will find the information by clicking on the Why Do You Need to Pay to Use Music? link under the Hot Topics section. You can also read research about the beneficial effects of music in the workplace on the site.
BBC Radio 1 is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. It was certainly a 'must have' radio station to have playing in hair salons in the 1960s, and a vast improvement on the previous BBC stations (for those of you too young to remember them, you'll have to take my word for it!)
This seems like an opportune moment to remind you that these days you need to have a Performing Rights Society Licence to play music in the salon. For all the information that you need about obtaining a licence, have a look at the MCPS-PRC website. You will find the information by clicking on the Why Do You Need to Pay to Use Music? link under the Hot Topics section. You can also read research about the beneficial effects of music in the workplace on the site.
Salon International
Salon International 2007 will be held at ExCel, London, on 13th, 14th, and 15th October 2007.
A visit to the event provides a chance to see the latest hairstyles and techniques demonstated live on stage. You will also be able to view the latest products and services. For more details have a look at the event website http://www.salonexhibitions.co.uk/
Salon International 2007 will be held at ExCel, London, on 13th, 14th, and 15th October 2007.
A visit to the event provides a chance to see the latest hairstyles and techniques demonstated live on stage. You will also be able to view the latest products and services. For more details have a look at the event website http://www.salonexhibitions.co.uk/
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