Friday 30 October 2009

Today's Therapist - Change of Name
Today's Therapist magazine, a useful source of information for complementary therapies, natural skincare and health and nutrition, has just been given a new title- Choice- Health and Wellbeing. So if you are looking for the Oct/Nov issue remember it's Choice -Health and Wellbeing

Wednesday 28 October 2009

New Beauty Books Available
There are loan copies of two new books at both Richmond House and Summer Row Library. Click on the title for more details.
The Art and Science of Beauty Therapy : a complete guide for beauty specialists(3rd ed.)
Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty and Complementary Therapies

Friday 23 October 2009

Renewing Books
If you are out of College next week, don't forget to check whether you have any books that are due back during the week. Opening times for the Library will still be the same, but you can renew your books from any computer with internet access using the online catalogue or telephone if you prefer.
Clothes Show Live 2009

Tickets are now on sale for Clothes Show Live 2009, taking place at the NEC, Friday 4th-Wednesday 9th December. The show is celebrating it's 21st birthday, and joining the celebrations is Gok Wan, who will be presenting in the Fashion Theatre and styling on the Hair & Beauty Stage on Sunday 6th December. Several members of the Hollyoaks cast will also be paying a visit to the show. Plus, Clothes Show Live is launching the third annual competition to find the Young Hairdresser of the Year, presented by Hairdressers Journal Interactive and supported by Your Hair. To see more details and to book tickets see the event website.

Thursday 22 October 2009

Student Therapist E-Magazine
Student Therapist is a publication written for new therapy students working towards NVQ Level 3 or higher in the field of complementary therapy, sports & fitness and holistic beauty. You can download the electronic version from the Student Therapist website

Wednesday 21 October 2009

New Ebooks Available
There are now copies of two beauty books available as an Ebook. These are:
The Science of Beauty Therapy, Bennett, Ruth
The Principles and Practice of Electrical Epilation, Godfrey, Sheila.
You access the Ebooks via the Athens link on UCB Online and then the Dawson Books database, so they are available from any computer with internet access. If you are not sure what an Ebook is, here is a link to the online catalogue info. If you want help with accessing Ebooks, or just to know more about them , call in to see me at Richmond House Library.

Tuesday 6 October 2009

The Alternative Hair Show 2009
The Alternative Hair Show 2009, will be held at The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Sunday 18 October. See the event website to book tickets and for further information.

Monday 5 October 2009

Salon International 2009
The 2009 Salon International event, will be taking place Sat 17th- Monday 19th October at ExCeL, London. This is the UK's largest hairdressing event, and includes more than 250 exhibitors and top hairdressers demonstrating styles from their latest collections. Tickets cost £23.00 for one day, but on MONDAY ONLY, students pay just £11.00. See the event website for more details.