It's Thanksgiving Day !

Thursday 22 November is Thanksgiving Day in the United States, so 'Happy Holiday' to any American bloggers out there ! Any non-Americans' might want to click on the link above to find out what all the fuss is about.

In way of a small celebration, why not have a look at some of the books we have in stock by the American publishers, Milady?

How about Spa and Salon Alchemy: the definitive resource for the spa and salon industry (on the shelf at 646.72068) or Spa Manicuring for the Salon and Spa (on the shelf at 646.727 MCC) or Hair Structure and Chemistry Simplified (on the shelf at 646.724 HAL)

Botox in a Jar
A new cosmetic that claims to be an alternative to Botox has just gone on sale in this country. At a cost of just £50.00 for a jar that will last three months, is the Athena 7 Minute Lift likely to revolutionise the beauty industry and make beauty therapists redundant? Read this article in today's Daily Mail and make your own mind up.

Clothes Show Live
An event that you will not want to miss is Clothes Show Live which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham 7-12 December 2007.
On December 9, the finalists of The Young Hairdresser of the Year, in association with HJi, will be live on stage to re-create the looks that they have submitted in the photographs stage of the competition. If you would like to read more about the competition and see the finalists photos, click on this link to the
HJi ( Hairdressers Journal interactive) blog.

Hairdressers of the World Against HIV/AIDS

The L'Oreal Professional Products Division is asking hairdressers nationwide to get involved in World AIDS Day on 1 December, as part the Hairdressers of the World Against HIV/AIDS initiative. Hairdressers are being encouraged to log on to http://www.worldaidsday.org/ and request a Red Ribbon box to display on their salon reception desk. For more information click on the link.

Starting a Business
If you are are thinking about setting up your own business in the future, here are a couple of websites that can provide you with plenty of useful information. The first one is StartIn Business. A few of the things that you can find information on are: business plans, a guide to setting up a business, and finding or choosing business premises. There is also a useful links option, where you might want to click on the HM Revenue & Customs link to see guidance on being self-employed and how National Insurance and tax might affect your business.
Another good site that's well designed and really easy to use to access information is Business Link. Try clicking on the 'your type of business' link where you can enter the location of a business to receive relevant information for that area. These include regulations, licences and trade bodies for your type of business.