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Tara Smith has been at the premiere of Quentin Tarantinos film Inglourious Basterds and the Cartier International Polo this week, and styled pal Neve Campbells hair for both events. Cartier International PoloSays Tara, Neves hair has been though a lot recently. She had a gorgeous ammonia-free Organic Care Systems perm because she loves curls, but her hair was repeatedly straightened out for her recent filming so was in need of some nourishment. I washed it with Tara Smith Feed The Root shampoo and conditioner, giving it an extra hit of gloss, and then applied my Tara Smith Base Coat Serum to prime the hair and give it extra hydration and nutrients.”"I then blow-dried it using a round vent brush, section by section, pulling the hair up, and ensuring the curl was smooth. I then used a bristle paddle brush and did a bit of gentle backcombing, giving the hair a tousled look. I sectioned up the hair and used a curling iron to put more body into her hair. To make it into more of a wave I loosened the curl by running my fingers through it and combing it so it drops. I fixed the hair back leaving the front section out and attached a flower hairpiece in her fringe to keep it off her face. To finish, I spritzed with Tara Smith Top Coat Glosser for A-list shine and the delicious smell of organic sweet orange.”Premiere of Inglourious BasterdsI blew Neves hair out for an undone style, took it back, twisted it round and secured with bobby pins. I then backcombed all the left out bits so it looked effortless and undone.Taras natural and organic hair care range is now available in ASDA (from August), online, and in Tesco.

Ariane Poole is one of the most successful make-up artists working today. Inspiring confidence in women all over the UK, she is known for her easy-to-understand, accessible tips and her no nonsense trend advice, delivered in her trademark friendly style. Ariane has worked with celebrities including Penelope Cruz, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sadie Frost, Uma Thurman, Yasmin Le Bon, Rachel Weiss, Christy Turlington, Anna Friel, Queen Noor of Jordan and Andie McDowell, to name but a few.Ariane Poole has been speaking on Radio 4s Womans Hour about the latest catwalk trend shaved eyebrows. The controversial look has been linked to the credit crunch, but Ariane predicts that they wont catch on in the high street. Ariane, renowned for her perfect eyebrow shaping skills, plucked a lucky volunteer live on air who declared she looked like shed had a facelift, so immediate and striking was the effect. Presenter Jenni Murray said she looked 20 years younger and requested the Ariane eyebrow treatment immediately after the show!Ariane says, Well-shaped brows are essential to looking good whether you like a natural or fully made-up look. Eyebrows that are well groomed and correctly shaped can really define and accent the face even without make-up. The Ariane Poole Brow Kit has been developed with simple to follow step-by-step instructions and contains all the essentials you need for great-looking brows beautifully presented in a neat pink bag with magnifying mirror:(These items are also sold separately)1. Slant Edge Tweezers 15.002. White Pencil 9.003. Double Ended Brow Brush 11.004. Universal Brow Powder 9.005. Brow Gel 9.00BAG AND FULL KIT RETAILS AT 40GET THE PERFECT EYEBROWS:Step 1 Eyebrow shapingFor the best results shape brows in good light, preferably daylight, and use a magnifying mirror. Before you pluck, mark any hairs that dont fall inside the guidelines with the White Eye Pencil to ensure that both brows are evenly matched.Use the pencil test to find the most flattering shape for your eyes and determine where your brows should start and end. Starting on the right side, place a pencil vertically along the side of your nose past your eyebrow. Remove any hairs on the bridge of the nose not touched by the pencil – these can make you look as if you are frowning. Next place the pencil diagonally from the edge of your nostril to the outer corner of the eye. Any hairs below the pencil should be removed these can make your eyes appear droopy. Your brows should arch gradually, starting over the pupil. Looking directly into the mirror, place the pencil vertically along the outer part of your iris. Pluck only the stray hairs underneath the natural arch to open up your eyes. Now repeat on the left side.Step 2 – Eyebrow plucking Always pluck out eyebrows in the direction the hairs grow. Pluck after a bath or shower when skin is softened. Rub some baby’s teething ointment or an ice cube on the brows before plucking to help numb the area.Step 3 Eyebrow definition; filling inIf you’ve over plucked your brows in the past they don’t always grow back neatly, dont despair! The Brow Kit contains all the products and techniques you need to correct and define even the sparsest of brows. Follow the pencil trick to see where your eyebrows should begin and end. Using the brush end of the Double Ended Brow Brush start by brushing your eyebrows down (I know this sounds odd but it works!). Then dip the edge of the angled end of the brush in the Universal Brow Powder and etch the colour lightly along the top of the brows. Brush eyebrows back and you’ll see an immediate difference. You can now fill in the gaps from underneath using the same technique.The specially formulated Universal Brow Powder works with your skins PH to give you the perfect shade of brow no matter what your colouring. It will blend perfectly with your shade of brow to give you beautifully groomed and defined eyebrows. The double-ended brush will help define and fill-in brows. The angle of this brush makes it easy to achieve professional results every time.Grooming: Always complete brows whether natural or filled-in with a brush of Brow Gel to seal.Top tips:Contrary to what we’ve all been told in the past, it’s okay to pluck any strays from the top of the brow. You can also use the White Eye Pencil along the inner rim of your eyes to make them look bigger.

Gintare Lisauskiene is an exceptional beauty therapist. She has dedicated her career to helping women and men feel their most beautiful and relaxed.After several years at Elizabeth Arden and Bliss London, Gintare gained a reputation for excellence but her loyal client base needed something more – they needed her talent to be delivered to their front door. Gintare responded by creating Blossom & Jasmine – a truly bespoke beauty service delivered to your home, office or hotel room. Gintare and her team of beauty therapists arrive promptly, wherever, whenever and deliver the very best beauty treatments that London & the UK has to offer, from eyebrow threading to sports massage and from pedicures to deep cleansing facials.Blossom & Jasmine provides a totally comprehensive on-call service with a dedicated beauty concierge who will advise on the best treatments to soothe your mind, ease your body, or even add some essential glamour for a special event. Blossom & Jasmine can also create totally unique gift packages for a truly fabulous treat.

There comes a time in every girls life when they really should wipe away all existence of that nasty, chipped nail varnish. Sometimes, keeping our nails neat can seem like a chore. You eventually find your nail varnish remover but now you havent got any cotton wool, and just when you think youre ready to re-paint you realise youve ran out of your chip-resistant polish. Well fear not because Find Me A Gift have gone salon-savvy with their latest adorable accessory The Ice Cream Manicure Set.Tame those talons with this cute and compact manicure set! Shaped like a scrumptious single-coned ice cream, this manicure set has every thing you could possibly need for manageable nails. The set includes a small emery board; perfect for those crucial chips and any other distressing damage! Also included are some nail scissors and nail clippers so youve got every angle covered. And for any nasty splinters or splits, you can even make use of the tweezers that are included. With this little lifesaver, you will never have an excuse for nasty nails.This miracle manicure set comes packaged in a beautifully embroidered case with a zip fastening. The case itself is shaped like a delicious ice cream cornet. There are three designs available: Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla. Whichever flavour you choose, this glamorous gift is sure to have your fingernails looking fabulous.Measuring approximately 14 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm, the Ice Cream Manicure Set is a staple item for any situation! As many of us will be packing our suitcases and jet setting off on holiday this summer, the Ice Cream Manicure Set is a perfect travel companion. Slip it into your suitcase or keep it handy in your hand luggage for some in-flight pampering. It is also perfectly sized to pop in your handbag! It can seem like the end of the world when your longest nail breaks so grab yourself a means to an end and wave goodbye to nasty nail syndrome.So, youve solved all your manicure muddles, but now everyone else wants a piece of this adorable accessory. Youre not selfish and you honestly dont mind sharing things, but its about time they got their own! Dont wait around for this to happen, why dont you give them the Ice Cream Manicure Set as a gift? Buy it for your boss as a birthday gift; you never know you might even get a bonus! Or surprise someone with it as a stylish secret Santa present at the Christmas party. Lets just hope Pete the IT kid needs his talons trimming too.

Sephora is opening its second store on 42nd Street & 7th Avenue in Times Square on July 31, 2009. Update your makeup bag, search for the perfect scent, save face with soothing skincare, indulge yourself with a bubbly bath product its all here and right at your fingertips. Must-Haves of the Moment Dont miss a variety of pretty exclusive essentials only available at this location. From nail polish that sparkles all night long and lips that dazzle like Broadway, to false lashes that flutter (and lots more!), these trendy treats will have any fashionista looking fab in a New York minute! Check out these Big Apple bonuses:o SEPHORA by OPI in 212-SEPHORA (9) Head out for a night on the town with this glamour nail color inspired by the glitter of NYC’s after-dark scene.o SEPHORA Super Shimmer in Candy Apple (10) Get a pretty pout that stands out from the rest with this super shiny, deliciously scented red gloss.o MAKE UP FOR EVER Lashes in GOTHAM #159 (15) In the city that never sleeps, stay wide-eyed with these black crystal, crisscross cut false lashes, made exclusively for Sephora by Creator & Artistic Director Dany Sanz.o Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Liberty (18) Be the main attraction with a mineral-infused gloss that creates fuller, more voluptuous lips naturally.Heres whats hip and happening at Sephora 5 Times Square: The new 9,359 square foot Sephora store at 5 Times Square is a virtual paradise of endless beauty options with over 13,000 products from more than 200 brands, including SEPHORA COLLECTION, a complete line of makeup, skincare, tools, accessories and bath & body products. In celebration of the new store, grand opening events and previews include:o Sephora Square Takeover The excitement continues even outside the store! On July 31st, Sephora is taking over Father Duffy Square in the heart of Times Square. Beauty buffs are invited to participate in a series of gorgeous challenges from 11am-5pm.o Not Times Square centric? Stop by ANY Sephora location in NYC from July 31st through August 2nd for free makeup, skincare, hair care or fragrance consultations from their favorite brands.o Crave the latest beauty news?! Heres the word in the NYC streets… hot brands from the U.S. and abroad are launching exclusively at our 42nd Street & 7th Avenue location. The lineup includes By Lauren Luke, five full-face color palettes with tutorials created by makeup guru and YouTube glamour gal; TEMPTU AIRBrush Makeup System, an at-home airbrush for everyday use with a disposable AIRpod, which makes for a flawless complexion; ILLAMASQUA, a cult UK brand with collections encompassing rich textures, bold lines, and sultry shades for the ultimate self expression and Ouidad, a line specifically formulated for friends with manes of a curly nature. The Sephora retail concept is rooted in aesthetics, presenting our clients with the most unique product assortment, store design, and client services. Sephora was the first beauty retailer to employ the unique open-sell philosophy, allowing clients to shop a myriad of brands and encouraging them to try, test and play with everything from lip glosses to blushes, skincare to fragrance. At Sephora, discover a world where prestige cosmetics are showcased in gorgeous open displays for clients to have the freedom to explore and sample at leisure. And while your there, experience their complimentary Express Services in the new Beauty Studio! Choose from three services given by Sephora educated beauty experts. Have a question? Gilbert Soliz, Sephora PRO Beauty Team Expert, has got the beauty-full answer. Based in the new Times Square store, Gilbert and Sephoras talented team of sales associates (also known as cast members) are the most educated in the beauty business. To ensure that all clients are serviced with the most knowledgeable and professional help, every Sephora cast member is rigorously trained in an intense Sephora educational program focused on skincare, hair care and general beauty called Science of Sephora (S.O.S.). Sephora cast members are then able to offer clients a completely non-biased (and non-commissioned) approach when recommending products. Join Beauty Insider today to get behind the beauty velvet rope access to Insider-only products, exclusive samples, birthday gifts and an all-access pass to personalized beauty. To sign up, clients just need to visit the any Sephora store to get their hands on the Official Card of the Beauty-Full People where all your purchasing power translates to beauty points! Already a member? Come in and redeem your points for the latest Beauty Insider exclusive samples and see if you are qualified for the new V.I.B tier (aka, Very Important Beauty Insider). Its Sephoras way of thanking their most dedicated clients with V.I.B. only exclusives, previews, promotions and freebies.Sephora stores are now gorgeously green. Energy efficient and environmentally friendly, Sephora uses LED lighting on fixtures to reduce overall energy consumption and wood floors from sustainable forests. Plus, as the leading specialty retailer in recycling, Sephora recycles materials for all fixture installs.

To get the fabulous retro look this summer, youll need to apply your foundation as normal, and pick a pale eye colour to keep eyes neutral but defined. Add a soft blush colour to the apples of the cheeks, one shade darker than your natural flush. Remember less is more.Get the perfect liner flick by holding the side of your eye taught and using eye shade Witchypoo mixed with water and the liner brush. Run a line as close to the lashes as possible.Dont forget to choose a statement shade on your lips. And for the ultimate glamour a compact for your handbag is a must-have.Celebrity makeup artist Nadira Persaud is a big lover of the Lily Lolo collection and recently said: I never fail to use the products on my celebrity clients and the feedback is always great. The range is so versatile with an enviable colour palette, so there is something for everyone!Looking-good guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones raves about Lily Lolo and uses the products every day. She said: “I just love Lily Lolo. It’s so easy to use, you just swirl it on and it’s perfect. I pack my own Lily Lolo products in my make-up bag when doing photoshoots and TV as I know it’s the perfect match and always looks great. Plus, it’s very reasonably priced, compared to some beauty counter brands. It’s around 12 for a pot which lasts and lasts.The full Lily Lolo collection includes 16 shades of foundation (12) (catering for all skin tones), cover up (7), finishing powder (12), bronzer (12), blush (7), eye colours (5) and a full brush range (3.50 – 18).

There comes a time in every girls life when they really should wipe away all existence of that nasty, chipped nail varnish. Sometimes, keeping our nails neat can seem like a chore. You eventually find your nail varnish remover but now you havent got any cotton wool, and just when you think youre ready to re-paint you realise youve ran out of your chip-resistant polish. Well fear not because Find Me A Gift have gone salon-savvy with their latest adorable accessory The Ice Cream Manicure Set.Tame those talons with this cute and compact manicure set! Shaped like a scrumptious single-coned ice cream, this manicure set has every thing you could possibly need for manageable nails. The set includes a small emery board; perfect for those crucial chips and any other distressing damage! Also included are some nail scissors and nail clippers so youve got every angle covered. And for any nasty splinters or splits, you can even make use of the tweezers that are included. With this little lifesaver, you will never have an excuse for nasty nails.This miracle manicure set comes packaged in a beautifully embroidered case with a zip fastening. The case itself is shaped like a delicious ice cream cornet. There are three designs available: Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla. Whichever flavour you choose, this glamorous gift is sure to have your fingernails looking fabulous.Measuring approximately 14 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm, the Ice Cream Manicure Set is a staple item for any situation! As many of us will be packing our suitcases and jet setting off on holiday this summer, the Ice Cream Manicure Set is a perfect travel companion. Slip it into your suitcase or keep it handy in your hand luggage for some in-flight pampering. It is also perfectly sized to pop in your handbag! It can seem like the end of the world when your longest nail breaks so grab yourself a means to an end and wave goodbye to nasty nail syndrome.So, youve solved all your manicure muddles, but now everyone else wants a piece of this adorable accessory. Youre not selfish and you honestly dont mind sharing things, but its about time they got their own! Dont wait around for this to happen, why dont you give them the Ice Cream Manicure Set as a gift? Buy it for your boss as a birthday gift; you never know you might even get a bonus! Or surprise someone with it as a stylish secret Santa present at the Christmas party. Lets just hope Pete the IT kid needs his talons trimming too.

Sephora is opening its second store on 42nd Street & 7th Avenue in Times Square on July 31, 2009. Update your makeup bag, search for the perfect scent, save face with soothing skincare, indulge yourself with a bubbly bath product its all here and right at your fingertips. Must-Haves of the Moment Dont miss a variety of pretty exclusive essentials only available at this location. From nail polish that sparkles all night long and lips that dazzle like Broadway, to false lashes that flutter (and lots more!), these trendy treats will have any fashionista looking fab in a New York minute! Check out these Big Apple bonuses:o SEPHORA by OPI in 212-SEPHORA (9) Head out for a night on the town with this glamour nail color inspired by the glitter of NYC’s after-dark scene.o SEPHORA Super Shimmer in Candy Apple (10) Get a pretty pout that stands out from the rest with this super shiny, deliciously scented red gloss.o MAKE UP FOR EVER Lashes in GOTHAM #159 (15) In the city that never sleeps, stay wide-eyed with these black crystal, crisscross cut false lashes, made exclusively for Sephora by Creator & Artistic Director Dany Sanz.o Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Liberty (18) Be the main attraction with a mineral-infused gloss that creates fuller, more voluptuous lips naturally.Heres whats hip and happening at Sephora 5 Times Square: The new 9,359 square foot Sephora store at 5 Times Square is a virtual paradise of endless beauty options with over 13,000 products from more than 200 brands, including SEPHORA COLLECTION, a complete line of makeup, skincare, tools, accessories and bath & body products. In celebration of the new store, grand opening events and previews include:o Sephora Square Takeover The excitement continues even outside the store! On July 31st, Sephora is taking over Father Duffy Square in the heart of Times Square. Beauty buffs are invited to participate in a series of gorgeous challenges from 11am-5pm.o Not Times Square centric? Stop by ANY Sephora location in NYC from July 31st through August 2nd for free makeup, skincare, hair care or fragrance consultations from their favorite brands.o Crave the latest beauty news?! Heres the word in the NYC streets… hot brands from the U.S. and abroad are launching exclusively at our 42nd Street & 7th Avenue location. The lineup includes By Lauren Luke, five full-face color palettes with tutorials created by makeup guru and YouTube glamour gal; TEMPTU AIRBrush Makeup System, an at-home airbrush for everyday use with a disposable AIRpod, which makes for a flawless complexion; ILLAMASQUA, a cult UK brand with collections encompassing rich textures, bold lines, and sultry shades for the ultimate self expression and Ouidad, a line specifically formulated for friends with manes of a curly nature. The Sephora retail concept is rooted in aesthetics, presenting our clients with the most unique product assortment, store design, and client services. Sephora was the first beauty retailer to employ the unique open-sell philosophy, allowing clients to shop a myriad of brands and encouraging them to try, test and play with everything from lip glosses to blushes, skincare to fragrance. At Sephora, discover a world where prestige cosmetics are showcased in gorgeous open displays for clients to have the freedom to explore and sample at leisure. And while your there, experience their complimentary Express Services in the new Beauty Studio! Choose from three services given by Sephora educated beauty experts. Have a question? Gilbert Soliz, Sephora PRO Beauty Team Expert, has got the beauty-full answer. Based in the new Times Square store, Gilbert and Sephoras talented team of sales associates (also known as cast members) are the most educated in the beauty business. To ensure that all clients are serviced with the most knowledgeable and professional help, every Sephora cast member is rigorously trained in an intense Sephora educational program focused on skincare, hair care and general beauty called Science of Sephora (S.O.S.). Sephora cast members are then able to offer clients a completely non-biased (and non-commissioned) approach when recommending products. Join Beauty Insider today to get behind the beauty velvet rope access to Insider-only products, exclusive samples, birthday gifts and an all-access pass to personalized beauty. To sign up, clients just need to visit the any Sephora store to get their hands on the Official Card of the Beauty-Full People where all your purchasing power translates to beauty points! Already a member? Come in and redeem your points for the latest Beauty Insider exclusive samples and see if you are qualified for the new V.I.B tier (aka, Very Important Beauty Insider). Its Sephoras way of thanking their most dedicated clients with V.I.B. only exclusives, previews, promotions and freebies.Sephora stores are now gorgeously green. Energy efficient and environmentally friendly, Sephora uses LED lighting on fixtures to reduce overall energy consumption and wood floors from sustainable forests. Plus, as the leading specialty retailer in recycling, Sephora recycles materials for all fixture installs.

To get the fabulous retro look this summer, youll need to apply your foundation as normal, and pick a pale eye colour to keep eyes neutral but defined. Add a soft blush colour to the apples of the cheeks, one shade darker than your natural flush. Remember less is more.Get the perfect liner flick by holding the side of your eye taught and using eye shade Witchypoo mixed with water and the liner brush. Run a line as close to the lashes as possible.Dont forget to choose a statement shade on your lips. And for the ultimate glamour a compact for your handbag is a must-have.Celebrity makeup artist Nadira Persaud is a big lover of the Lily Lolo collection and recently said: I never fail to use the products on my celebrity clients and the feedback is always great. The range is so versatile with an enviable colour palette, so there is something for everyone!Looking-good guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones raves about Lily Lolo and uses the products every day. She said: “I just love Lily Lolo. It’s so easy to use, you just swirl it on and it’s perfect. I pack my own Lily Lolo products in my make-up bag when doing photoshoots and TV as I know it’s the perfect match and always looks great. Plus, it’s very reasonably priced, compared to some beauty counter brands. It’s around 12 for a pot which lasts and lasts.The full Lily Lolo collection includes 16 shades of foundation (12) (catering for all skin tones), cover up (7), finishing powder (12), bronzer (12), blush (7), eye colours (5) and a full brush range (3.50 – 18).

The diet industry is bigger than ever yet the nation is at its fattest. This has inspired sports, fitness and eating and body image therapist, Emma James to create her own diet, Rebel Diet. Representing Great Britain Emma was won 2 World Titles, 13 European and 17 British titles in power lifting. She still competes today and is the current world record holder for bench presses in her weight category.Rebel Diet is a simple system based on; how your body works, your own metabolic rate, your bodies reaction to dieting and shifting stubborn areas of body fat without getting brainwashed by the diet industry. Its called Rebel Diet as it allows you one day a week of rebelling against the diet and allowing yourself to eat what you want.Emma explains, Dieting can be very simple, and the key to it is knowing what will work for you as an individual. You need to understand your own system and learn how to tweak it to lose weight. Emma is holding a Rebel Diet seminar on 31st October in Manchester to help educate people on her plan and help attendees learn how to achieve their desired body shape.Rebel Diet is different to other diets because it helps you to find out how your own body works and then enables to regulate your weight yourself. It is against buying into diet treatments and products and allows you to have a cheat day once a week and begin to relax about your body fat levels as they change to what you want them to be.Emma explains why she wrote the book and is holding the seminar, My approach worked for me, and helped so many of my sports performance and therapy clients achieve success. Ive had my own battle with weight as Im a World Champion Power Lifter and have to keep my weight within competing levels. Endless numbers of gurus couldnt understand why I wasnt losing body fat with the level of training and diet I had just pushed me into finding my own answers which then proved to be the same answers thousands of others were looking for.

Children across the country will be breathing a sigh of relief as Goody introduces the new range of Ouchless accessories to Boots and Bodycare stores across the country.Many of us are haunted by our childhood experiences of hair styling. If you still relive your mum telling you to hold still as she combed through knots, ever got a round brush well and truly tangled when trying to create curls, or had to cut a hair band out of your hair, then youll appreciate the new Ouchless line from Goody.No longer is there a need to embrace the no pain, no gain mantra. With a wide range of products, from elastics and hair bands to brushes, grips and clips, you can say goodbye to the pain and stress of daily styling!Ouchless Detangling CombDesigned to give your hair the best start to the day, the Ouchless Detangling Comb has flexible teeth that eliminate hair breakage and a retractable spine that conforms to the head, allowing you to comfortably and painlessly detangle your wet hair in the shower.RRP 1.76Ouchless 43mm Hot Round BrushThe Ouchless Hot Round Brush is designed to create volume. Available in 33mm and 43mm diameters, the ceramic barrel enables quick drying, whilst its bristles are purposefully soft for sensitive scalps. Additionally, the brush also features a Quick Release Button which retracts the bristles should the brush get stuck as a result over-enthusiastic styling.RRP from 6.85Ouchless ElasticsSaving ponytails everywhere, Goody Ouchless elastics continue to provide the ultimate comfort whilst creating the latest hairstyles. With no metal clasp, these elastics will never tug or pull out your hair. Available in both black and earth colours.RRP 2.49 for 14.The Ouchless range is available from selected Boots and Bodycare stores.

These good-enough-to-eat new skincare treats from Beyond Organic are just what sun-kissed summer skin has been waiting for! Less messy than oils, more fun than creams, the solid bars are designed to soothe and smoothe all skin types theres even One For The Boys. And theres no naughty stuff, just good things like olive oil, shea butter, lemon verbena and calendula.Theres organic beeswax so you can say buzz off to dry skin, while the aroma of pineapple and coconut in the Shea Delight bar will take you to exotic shores (even if youre holidaying on a British beach this year).Each delicious-sounding bar contains: One For The Boys A woody-pine fragranced bar with Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Olive Oil, Wheatgerm Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Cedarwood and Cyprus Essential Oils. Shea Delight A rich blend of Shea and Cocoa Butter, Beeswax, Olive and Wheatgerm Oils, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Coconut and Pineapple Aromas (Great for cracked summer heels, too). Soothing Herbal An ideal after-sun moisturise boost and calms sensitive skin. Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Camelina Oil infused with Chamomile and Calendula, Wheatgerm Oil,Grapefruit Seed Extract, Apple Blossom. Vegan Rich and citrus-fresh, beeswax-free (for vegans), with Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Olive Wax, Olive Oil, Wheatgerm Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Lemon Verbena FragranceBodies beautiful will love these bars because theyre hand made from 100% pure plant and plant oil extracts from Cornish and Mediterranean shores and contain a natural anti-bacterial ingredient Grapefruit Seed Extract. And because Beyond Organics formulas are completely chemical-free and certified organic by the Biodynamic Agriculatural Association, they reflect Beyond Organic founder Marianne Tregonings mantra that you should never put anything on your skin that you cannot eat.These are already proving one of their most popular lines, and all of the Beyond Team carry at least one around with them. With the difficulty in taking bottles on airplanes these days, these are just ideal for travelling. They can also be used whilst pregnant (except for the One for the Boys Bar), as they contain no essential oils.Eco and economical, the new Body Butter Bars are just 5.80 each for a 30gm bar (or treat somebody you love with 3 x 10gm travel-size heart-shaped bars for the same price). Just rub directly on to your body and the moisture-packed bar melts into your skin (theyre not soaps, so no need for water.)

Today, Umberto Giannini are holding a Straightener Amnesty day in London to celebrate all things curls. They are calling all women to swap their old straighteners for a brand new pair of Umberto Gianinni Curling Tongs and a bag of their Curl Friends range.Ben Randle who is their head stylist will also be at the event curling hair and giving styling advice.The Umberto Giannini Straightener Amnesty day takes place today from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at 6 Mercer Street, London, WC2H 9QA.

Goody offers a wide range of innovative hair styling products and accessories, perfect for producing hot hair simply this summer. With summer here, Kate Horton, beauty and style brand & marketing manager at Goody, offers her top tips for stunning hair:Beautiful Beach Locks:Everyone likes to look their best on holiday, but it can be tricky to maintain hair that turns heads when youre on the beach. For a simple yet stunning style, tie your hair into a ponytail using a strong elastic, such as the StayPut elastic by Goody (RRP: 1.80). The unique StayPut technology will help to keep your style perfectly placed at all times, whether youre busy soaking up the sun, swimming or participating in sport.To keep your hair tangle free after a swim, always take a wide tooth comb such as Goodys Ouchless shower comb (RRP: 3.49) with you to the beach. Start by combing the ends of your hair with downward strokes and working your way towards the roots, as this helps to prevent damage. Never be tempted to drag your regular brush through your hair when wet, as this will only serve to cause breakages when its at its most vulnerable.Dazzling ColourSummer is often the time that many of us dare to be different with our colour. However, whether youve opted for this years hottest blonde, brunette or red shades, if you want to shine all season you need to protect your new tones. Using a brush which is infused with Questamide, which works with your hairs natural sebum to close the cuticles and seal the colour in longer, such as the protect+colour brushes from Goodys StylingTherapy range (RRP: 8.99), will help to protect hair from daily damage and offer long-lasting shine.Back to BasicsIf youre off on holiday but are worried about having to leave all of your electrical styling tools behind, then dont fear. Its actually very simple to achieve a super sleek straight look or beautifully bouncing curls with just a hairdryer and the right styling brushes.Whatever summer style youre after, always start by using a wide tooth comb, such as the Ouchless Shower Comb from Goody (RRP: 3.49) to detangle your hair after washing. Then for salon straight hair, use a large round brush to style your hair as you dry, such as the Porcupine Hot Round Brush from Goody (RRP:10.49), which offers a lightweight grip and is ion infused to fight frizz. Alternatively, for natural and relaxed curls, choose a round brush, such as the Ouchless 33mm Hot Round Brush from Goody (10.99), which features a ceramic barrel to help evenly distribute heat and a quick release button for preventing snagging.Finally using a finishing brush, such as Goodys Paddle Brush (7.49), which features anti-static technology to reduce fly aways, will keep your hair looking shiny and smooth all day.

Olympia Beauty 2009 has moved to September and with big name sponsors, free entry, seminars with the industrys leading experts and the Nailympics, its an experience beauty professionals cannot afford to miss. September 20th and 21st 2009 sees Olympia Beauty 2009, sponsored by skincare giant Dermalogica, roll into Londons Olympia. A classic venue for an exciting show, this two day event encompassing all the latest product and treatment launches from over 250 brands, seminar programmes that include some of the beauty industrys leading experts and the world-class Nail gurus. Olympia Beauty is a show that really cares that exhibitors and visitors get the very best experience possible.Its time for Olympia Beauty to challenge the established shows that cater for our industry as the place to do business, whether your business in beauty, nails or spa. Olympia Beauty is ideally positioned to forge ahead and become the UKs leading event, explains Ian Archbold, Olympia Beautys Show Director.Having moved to September, Olympia Beauty is perfectly placed to boost the business of the industry, with a plethora of brand new Autumn/Winter launches. A major aim of the Show in 2009 is to attract significant international visitors as well as more senior buyers from the UK than ever before and to do this Olympia Beauty is giving visitors and exhibitors exactly what they need to do good business.With this goal firmly in their sights the team behind the OlympiaBeauty are working hard to offer everything the beauty professional needs. This year there will be more brands than ever before, making inroads into both skincare and spa, proven already with the UKs leading salon skincare brand Dermalogica chosing to sponsor Olympia Beauty for the first time. Olympia Beauty has also embarked on a dedicated PR and advertising campaign in the UK and across Europe and beyond to reach beauty professionals and buyers worldwide.Olympia Beauty guarantees: Strictly Trade Only Free entry to beauty professionals Free Seminars with two stages on the show floor Free Nail Seminars with industry gurus VIP entrance for the leading UK salons The world renowned Nailympics, the best nail competition in Europe Exclusive Show-only offers that cant be beaten anywhere Hundreds of new product launches from the major brands Fast track entry, an end to those queues

Muffin tops and bingo wings, these are fairly new terms which describe areas of unwanted fat on women but moobs has become known as a way to describe unwanted male breasts.Body image therapist Emma James explain what moobs are, Theyre fatty deposits on the mammary area of men, more commonly known as male breast tissue. Moobs have been around from some time, but in recent years have acquired more attention as the focus of perfection has highlighted an area which until now has remained an accepted part of carrying additional weight for men.Emma says Men get moobs due to, An increase in female hormone levels which can come from weight increase, lack of physical activity, age and decreased testosterone. Due to our lowered level of manual work and general activity and a more sedentary lifestyle, the amount of exercise we do has decreased and our body fat percentages have increased.She comments, Just like women, men have certain areas where the body fat is harder to shift with dieting and exercise. For women it is the thighs, lower back, lower abdominals and buttocks. For men, it is the stomach, lower back and moobs/chest area.If you have a pair of unwanted moobs, Emma describes how to get rid of them. “A combination of diet and exercise will promote testosterone, increase muscle tissue and shape the moob area. If you dont diet when exercising, you will build muscle under the fat and possibly make them worse. First decide on an eating plan which will speed up metabolism and also help you lose body fat such as the Rebel Diet plan. Modify your eating, cut out the processed foods, lower the bread intake and anything which is high in salts.” Get yourself to the gym, there are a number of exercises which will help to shape your pectoral (chest) muscles and you need to keep the rep range to a fat burning level of 12 to 20 reps and really work it. Remember to work the upper, mid and lower areas of the chest, so if using dumbbells on a bench – do dumbbell press flat, then incline and then decline. Emma is a sports, social anxiety and body image therapist. She also helps people overcome and deal with weight and eating related issues. Her therapy practice is based in Manchester. She is also the author of Rebel Diet.

Visionary Soap is a small but growing fair trade soap and body care company that has been entirely dedicated to fair trade since the business inception in May 2005. Their products consist of an organic body care range handcrafted by us here in the UK as well as a natural range of soaps made in fair trade partnership with an inspiring social enterprise called Township Trades in South Africa. We are based in Hastings, East Sussex.Among the first body care companies with products certified by the Fairtrade Foundation, Visionary Soap is launching with an initial 14 products, all of which have been formulated purposely to incorporate a very high percentage of Fairtrade ingredients (Soaps approx. 27%, Body Butters – 99%, Lip Balms – 34%, Bath Oils – 19%, Gardeners Hand Salve 34%).Their vision is simple and straight forward – to produce premium quality products while at the same time incorporating values of social responsibility, environmental sustainability and holistic wellbeing. They believe in empowering communities through fair trade, contributing to the local economy and offering a luxurious yet down to earth option when it comes to bodycare.None of their products contain synthetic dyes or fragrances, parabens, petroleum-basedingredients, palm oil, alcohol, sodium laureth sulfate or animal products. They are simplymade with the finest vegetable oils, butters, essential oils and botanicals. All products havebeen safety assessed and comply with current EU regulations as well as being fully certifiedby The Vegan Society and, of course, are cruelty-free. They are members of the Womens Environmental Network and Soil Association certification is planned for later in 2009. They already supply many independent retailers as well as Oxfam, who sell their products in many of their shops across the UK as well as Amnesty International, which has added a range of their products to their catalogue.

The Fairtrade Foundation has announced the first beauty products to carry the Fairtrade Mark in the UK. The public can now buy products including lip balms, face masks, body butters and shower gels from 5 companies including Boots, Bubble & Balm, Essential Care, Lush and Neals Yard. Each beauty product contains one or more Fairtrade certified ingredient such as cocoa butter, shea nut butter, sugar or brazil nut oil, benefitting disadvantaged producers from countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. To date, 57 beauty products have been licensed by the Fairtrade Foundation and it is expected that many more will follow.Fearne Cotton, TV presenter and long-standing Fairtrade supporter, says: I am really excited about this new opportunity to transform trade through the way I shop. Ive tried out several of the new beauty products for myself and love them. Not only are they great quality, but they make me feel good using them because I know that the farmers who grew the ingredients that went into them are now able to improve their lives.Beauty products, toiletries and fragrance products play an important part in our lives. In Europe at least 5 billion units of cosmetics are sold each year using around 1.5 million tonnes of ingredients. Increasingly, people are keen to lead a Fairtrade lifestyle and expect sustainable attributes to be an inherent part of the products and services that they buy. In a recent survey by Globescan, 31% of people in the UK said they are interested in purchasing cosmetics carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark. There is huge potential within the beauty and cosmetics sector for producers of existing Fairtrade certified ingredients and also of potential new ingredients or their derivatives to benefit from this new market opportunity.Harriet Lamb, Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation says: Its great news that now the beauty industry will get a Fairtrade makeover and the farmers who grow the natural ingredients will get a fairer deal because we think theyre worth it. This exciting launch brings much needed positive change for producers who need Fairtrade now more than ever. The public has said they want to lead a sustainable lifestyle and this is the next step along the path to looking good and feeling great. So go out and treat yourself to these great new products!Introducing Fairtrade labelling to beauty products will increase the overall number of Fairtrade products in UK shops and the volumes of ingredients which producers are able to sell under Fairtrade terms, which in turn increases the benefits back to farmers.Ms Nana Yago, a Fairtrade shea nut producer from Burkina Faso says: When we work together, we can help many people out of poverty. Most importantly, Fairtrade enables us to help ourselves and to support each other. The premium allows us to offer training courses to the women in our group. They learn to write and can see how important it is to have their independence in life. The status of women in our society has now increased.Landlocked Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. Ms Yago is a member of the Union of Women Producers of Shea Products of the Sissili and Ziro provinces, a group representing 2,000 women. The group was set up to improve the position of women involved in shea butter production, most of whom are illiterate, and reduce poverty in the villages. Traditional shea butter processing is done by village women who gather, boil and sun-dry the nuts before they are pounded and ground to a paste. The paste is mixed with water to separate the fat, which is then manually churned into creamy butter.Through Fairtrade labelled beauty products, producers will benefit in three ways.1. Producers will get the Fairtrade minimum price plus a premium, a bit extra to invest in community projects such as schools and healthcare.2. The companies behind the products will have a partnership plan in place showing how they will additionally support producers to develop their businesses and communities.3. The Fairtrade Foundation has worked hard to set minimum thresholds of Fairtrade ingredients at levels which allow best selling volume lines of beauty products containing natural ingredients to be certified.

More than a quarter of women suffer from varicose and venous veins which are basically tortuous, twisted or lengthened veins. They can lead to conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and occlusion, leg ulcers and pelvic tumours; however they can be prevented.Early warning signs can be heavy tired legs, small visible veins or swollen ankles at the end of the day. Sitting or standing for long periods, pregnancy, flying, certain sports and being overweight can make symptoms worse.Jan Birch from Blemish Clinic explains, Varicose and venous veins can be removed, but its much better to prevent and slow down the progression of the disease. Medical compression hosiery can look just light normal tights or stockings but are designed to facilitate the blood flow in your veins and compensate for incompetent valves, making them competent again.At Blemish Clinic we stock SIGVARIS hosiery, its a world leader in combining effective medical treatment with comfort and fashion. Whether my patients choose to wear patterned tights, coloured stocking or plain socks the SIGVARIS products apply light pressure the legs with graduated compression, strong at the ankle and decreasing up the leg while looking exactly like normal tights, stockings or socks. This decreases venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and deterioration of venous walls, efficiently relieving aching and heavy legs.Blemish Clinic is a member of the British Association of Sclerotherapists.

Losing six stone and slimming down to a size 10 inspired two women to change their careers and run a thriving weight-loss company. Now the two friends are keen to share their success stories and help change other peoples lives for the better.We know from personal experience how life-changing weight-loss can be, says Jackie Delahunty, diet expert and co-founder of Exante. We practice what we preach and have been there ourselves, so we know what the issues are facing overweight people who maybe dont have the time, money or inclination to lose weight.ExanteDiet.com brings the meal replacement industry into the 21st century. After years of bad press and recent negative publicity surrounding other weight-loss programmes, Exante is keen to promote their healthy credentials.Exante products are the only meal replacements on the market which contain 100 per cent of the recommended daily nutrients the body needs while excluding harmful additives such as Aspartame, Trans Fats, Artificial Colours, Preservatives, MSG, Gluten and GM Products.With Exante, we knew it had to be backed up with some serious research and science. Weve strived to overcome the bad publicity our competitors have received about health risks, price and long-term effects, says director Jo Brewer.Exante combines tasty soups, shakes and bars with a healthy eating plan of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish. By dieting in this way, the body adjusts over time to a lower calorie intake. Otherwise youre more likely to simply put all the weight straight back on when you stop using the meal replacements.Although both women have achieved their ideal weights, they use Exante Diet products to maintain their great figures.After a heavy weekend where I may have over-indulged at my favourite restaurants Ill have a soup or a shake for my lunch on the Monday until Ive shifted those unwanted pounds, says Brewer. They taste great and keep me looking my best.Brewer joined Delahunty at Exante at a pivotal time in her life. After a successful career in banking and finance, Brewer was looking for a business opportunity that fitted in with the arrival of her daughter.A phone call from Delahunty, who was her former diet adviser, was enough to convince Brewer that her future lay with Exante.Its tough juggling long working hours with a young child but its worth it, says Brewer. I have a passion for the weight-loss industry due to my own personal journey.Delahunty founded Exante after her divorce, and worked 18 hours a day, 7 days a week to make it a success. Her experiences working for another weight-loss franchise motivated the diet expert to put together a better, healthier product.There was a gap in the market, says Delahunty, for a company to offer quick, safe weight-loss while letting people eat conventional healthy meals. The franchise I used to work for was too restrictive and I became frustrated not being able to help my clients more.Im still working 18-hour days but its worth it to see the joy it brings to peoples lives. Helping people lose weight has got to be the best job around. Anyone who has lost weight, or tried to do it, will appreciate that.