You have to be Beautiful!

KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment (SKT) is revolutionizing the beauty industry with a simple message: Beauty Meets Safety. KeraLuxe believes a client should not have to suffer health risks to look beautiful. Beauty must be achieved safely. Shockingly, most keratin treatments in the market contain harmful ingredients such as aldehyde releasing chemicals. Beauty salons worldwide have banned other keratin treatments due to their high content of toxic formaldehyde. Yet the industry required a healthy, effective alternative to replace these toxic products. KeraLuxe SKT was specially developed in response to the growing needs of consumers, salon owners, and cosmetology professionals, who demand health-conscious products from the beauty industry.

All KeraLuxe products contain natural ingredients and nourishing vitamins essential for beautiful, healthy and shiny hair. Their products are FDA and OSHA compliant, which means they do not contain banned ingredients that are commonly found in other cosmetic formulas.

KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment truly is the safest and most advanced keratin treatment on the market. For more information and frequently asked questions, visit www.kera-luxe.com.

KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment
KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment has an advanced low pH mechanism that infuses vital keratin amino acids into the hair. Applying proper heat and light pressure with a flat iron creates a chemical reaction that binds these essential hair proteins with the hair. KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment contains specially formulated ingredients that weaken the hydrogen and salt bonds of the hair and allows for the interconversion of the cysteine bonds of the hair fibers surface. The resulting temporary (3-4 months) change of the hair structure provides the following benefits to the hair:
CURL REDUCTION UP TO 95%
VOLUME AND FRIZZ CONTROL
EXTRA SHINE AND NATURAL LOOK

The professional must be properly trained and closely follow instructions to effectively apply this treatment. One bottle will yield about eight (8) applications.

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

KEY INGREDIENTS: Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine, Glyoxyloyl Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Silicones, Fatty Acids and natural ingredients

KeraLuxe Deep Cleansing Shampoo
This product is to be used during Step 2 of the Safe Keratin Treatment. KeraLuxe Deep Cleansing Shampoo is specially formulated to prepare your hair for the KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment. The deep cleansing action will remove all the build-up and impurities that stick to the hair shaft. KeraLuxe Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains a unique multi-functional polymer that opens the hair cuticle to optimally infuse your hair with nutrients, restore keratin, and increase the effectiveness of KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment to straighten your hair.

Refer to Product Tutorial to use this product. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

KeraLuxe Deep Cleansing Shampoo SRP $24.95 / 16oz

Available at www.kera-luxe.com or 786-224-0001 ext 301

KeraLuxe Argan Serum
KeraLuxe Argan Serum regenerates damaged hair and maintains smooth shiny hair by conditioning, reducing frizz and preventing tangles. KeraLuxe Argan Serum, with natural Argan oil imported from Morocco, forms a protective layer on your hair to repair and prevent damage caused by sun exposure, flat ironing, and blow drying. Use KeraLuxe Argan Serum to style your hair after a KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment.

KeraLuxe Argan Serum SRP $64.95 / 9 oz.

Available at www.kera-luxe.com or 786-224-0001 ext 301

KeraLuxe SKT Extender Spray
KeraLuxe SKT Extender Spray has been designed to maintain and extend the results of the SKT up to an additional 2 months. It can also be used as a quick fix for people who that havent had an SKT and want to have straight, manageable hair. The KeraLuxe Extender spray will protect the hair while applying heat and keep the hair straighter for longer. Your hair will be soft, smooth and clean after you apply proper heat.

Directions: Spray 1-3 squirts on sections of dry hair, blow dry, and then flat iron the section to finish the hair. Apply flat iron heat between 350 F to 400F. Do not saturate the hair with the product.

KeraLuxe SKT Extender Spray SRP $29.95 / 4.5oz

Available at www.kera-luxe.com or 786-224-0001 ext 301

KeraLuxe Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner
KeraLuxe Smoothing Shampoo is specially formulated so that your hair will feel smoother, cleaner and straighter for longer. By eliminating sulfates, KeraLuxe Smoothing Shampoo works perfectly with the Safe Keratin Treatment to maintain essential keratin amino acids in the hair. KeraLuxe Smoothing Shampoo is specially formulated for color treated, normal, and virgin hair. Use KeraLuxe Smoothing Shampoo immediately after your KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment (same day wash after the treatment) and continue its use to cleanse and maintain beautifully smooth and shiny hair.

KeraLuxe Smoothing Conditioner will strengthen hair by infusing vital humectants into the hair cuticle, which help maintain optimal moisture for frizz-free hair. Your hair will be soft, shiny and straighter for longer. KeraLuxe Smoothing Conditioner is specially formulated for color-treated, normal and virgin hair. Use KeraLuxe Smoothing Conditioner immediately after your KeraLuxe Safe Keratin Treatment. Continue to use this hair conditioner to add softness, reduce frizz and repair the hair fiber.

KeraLuxe Smoothing Shampoo & Smoothing Conditioner Pro Combination SRP $45.90 / 16oz bottles

Available at www.kera-luxe.com or 786-224-0001 ext 301

KeraLuxe Smart Tape
KeraLuxe Smart Tape is a heavy-duty Teflon coated tape designed to be applied to the plates of any flat iron. Most flat irons do not distribute the heat evenly over the plates. This creates hot spots that can damage the hair when flat ironing. Flat ironing results with the Smart Tape are amazing and it:

-Reduces plumes and vapors by 50%
-Distributes heat more evenly and reduces hot spots
-Ensures the hair is not burned when pressed
-Protects color-treated hair
-Facilitates cleaning of the flat iron
-Lasts 3 to 12 months depending on usage
-Can be used in temperatures between 100 to 500 F
-Fits any flat iron and can trimmed with scissors if necessary
-Recommended for Professionals and home users
-Can be used on any flat iron surface

Smart Tape application instructions:
Clean the surface of the plates with isopropyl alcohol.
Warm the hot plates by turning it on. Make sure it is warm so it can be handled safely then turn it off.
Peel off the yellow backing of the Smart Tape and apply it to the flat iron plates. Discard the yellow backing.
Center the Smart Tape with the flat iron. Apply it to warm plates, making sure that it adheres tightly and wraps around the flat iron.
Squeeze and remove any air pockets underneath the Smart Tape. Repeat the application for both plates
KeraLuxe Smart Tape (for flat iron size 1 wide or smaller) SRP $19.95

Available at www.kera-luxe.com or 786-224-0001 ext 301

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It had all the makings of a successful show, but with a total of 28,161 professionals and skilled sector operators, a +40% growth rate of visitors compared to the 2010 edition and double the number of International attendees from no less than 77 countries, InterCHARM MILANO 2011 surpassed even the most optimistic expectations establishing its status as the benchmark trade show event for all beauty professionals at world class level.

The strength of this second edition lay in the quality and variety of the exhibition itself with products and events presented in a format that offered a comprehensive overview of the entire beauty world. Special care was given to actions directed towards favoring International business at the trade show, particularly the Meet the Buyer program which reached a total of 495 one-to-one meetings between companies and buyers from prominent International markets such as Bulgaria, Canada, Georgia, the Middle East, North Africa, Norway, Holland, the Baltics, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Turkey, USA.

InterCHARM MILANO is however ambitious and there are great projects in store for the 2012 edition, to be held from 6th to 8th October at fieramilanocity.

In preparation for the third edition, numerous initiatives specifically dedicated to each sector are being studied to establish the trade fair as the ideal showcase for an encounter between supply and demand, complete with training, displays, competitions, shows, technical and practical demonstrations and much more besides.

The third edition will play a decisive role in establishing the success of the trade exhibition and InterCHARM MILANO is already working towards making it a unique and unforgettable event says Solly Cohen, Reed Exhibitions Advisor for Italy to combine a large number of expert exhibitors with high-profile events and to bring added value and content on a national and international level. First on the list is the World Hairdressing Championship – HAIRWORLD 2012.

HAIRWORLD 2012, organized by OMC, Organisation Mondiale Coiffure, is the key International event for all professionals and aficionados from the Hair world and beyond. Over the years, it has brought recognition to some of the most talented artists in the world. It is a unique opportunity to learn new techniques, develop know-how, discover new products and the most innovative instruments and services in the whole of the beauty industry. Contestants from over 60 countries will gather in Milan on Sunday 7th and Monday 8th October to test their ability, creativity and talents in hairstyling, nail decoration, make-up and much more during the many trials on the program, aiming to win the title of world champion team.

HAIRWORLD 2012 – says S.Cohen – is most definitely the key event in the International Hairstyling world. And thats not all. Besides capturing the attention of thousands of hairstylists, HAIRWORLD 2012 will certainly develop interesting synergies with all the beauty sectors represented at InterCHARM MILANO, from Beauty Salons to Nails, to Perfumery & Cosmetics, all of them fundamental in creating a true total look, in line with the categories presented at the competition.

HAIRWORLD returns to Italy after 8 years declares Salvatore Fodera, OMC, Organisation Mondiale Coiffure, President and what better location than the very heart of Milan? After the success of this years Individual World Hairdressing Championship we are proud to reconfirm InterCHARM MILANO as the spotlight event in our sector.

Strengthened by the central position of Milan, the heart of the fashion and design industry and the European gateway to International trade, InterCHARM MILANO confirms its mission as the event that sets peak professional standards in the beauty world.

InterCHARM MILANO. Your professional beauty event.

InterCHARM MILANO is organized by Reed Exhibitions, world leaders in the planning of exhibitions, specialized trade shows and congresses, organizing over 460 events in 36 countries. In 2010 Reed brought together over seven million professionals from various industry sectors worldwide, creating a multi-million dollar turnover. Reed events are currently organized by a network of 34 offices and highly qualified staff. Reed works closely with industry associations, professional and government bodies to ensure that every single event is targeted to and in line with industry requirements.

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The team behind The Natural Beauty Yearbook announced their much-anticipated Whos who in natural beauty Top 20 at a packed launch party in Londons West End , on 3 November 2011.

The annual hot list, which is voted for by the industry, provides a snapshot of the thriving natural and organic beauty market. The party was hosted by leading French beauty brand Melvita at its flagship Covent Garden store, and brought together the trades leading lights.

Im happy to say that we received more votes than ever before this year, from people who are truly passionate about the brands and personalities they have nominated, said Natural Beauty Yearbook 2012 editor, Matt Chittock.

For 2012, Simon Duffy and Rhodri Ferrier from Bulldog scooped the top spot for the second consecutive year.

Its brilliant news for us and we massively appreciate the profile opportunity this gives to Bulldog. Were all delighted. Thanks so much, Duffy told the assembled crowd.

As the only trade-focused publication for the natural beauty industry, the Natural Beauty Yearbook 2012, published by Diversified Business Communications UK, is packed full of trend features, company profiles and an exclusive directory showcasing the best of this successful sector.

The full Whos who in natural beauty 2012 list is as follows:

1. Simon Duffy & Rhodri Ferrier, Bulldog, co-founders

2. Eve Taylor, Eve Taylor Aromatherapy, director

3. Carol & Paul Richards, Herbfarmacy, co-directors

4. Janey Lee Grace, Broadcaster, author and speaker

5. Kirstie Allen, Pinks Boutique, co-founder

6. Jo Fairley & Sarah Stacey, Beauty journalists

7. Alexander & Kim Barani, Kinetic, co-founders

8. Simon Ford, Melvita UK, brand manager

9. Ines Hermida, Whole Foods Market, beauty buyer

10. Imelda Burke, Content beauty boutique, owner

11. Sarah Silvester, Laidbare, owner

12. Laura Rudoe, Evolve, owner

13. Sarah Brown, Pai Organic Skincare, owner

14. Abi & Margaret Weeds, Essential Care, co-founders

15. Tracey Robinson, Vert PR, founder

16. Nic White, Alva and ONE Beauty, founder

17. Michael Lightowlers, Dr Organic, marketing director

18. Skye Connelly, The Green Grocery, founder

19. Dr Mariano Spiezia, Inlight Organic Skincare, founder

20. Andrew Dixon, Burts Bees, manager

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Say goodbye to bulky electricals and hello to Club Cleo’s new range of mini beach friendly beauty gadgets. Janine Kay, Managing Director of Club Cleo, said: “Women often find it impossible to pack for their holidays due to luggage restrictions which is exactly why we’ve introduced our range of mini beauty gadgets. Making sure that women can pack all the clothes, shoes AND beauty essentials they need without having to sacrifice too much space in the suitcase, we want everyone to look and feel fantastic for the entire holiday!”

Cleo’s Goliat Miniature 500w Travel Dryer is the latest travel accessory for women visiting Europe this summer. With its ready fitted Euro plug, it’s all set to plug ‘n’ go. The super cute, tiny travel dryer is small enough to fit in a handbag. At only 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10cm) in size, it’s smaller than last year’s best selling World’s Smallest Hairdryer. RRP 12.50.

Another holiday must have is the Vida Nano-Depil Mini Epilator for men and women. Great for super sensitive areas, such as the bikini line it will remove even the shortest and finest of hairs thanks to its controlled pinpoint precision. The battery powered 12cm x 3.5cm epilator will easily squeeze into luggage and is suitable for use on all areas of the face and body: including the upper lip, chin, cheeks, toes, underarms and the groin, leaving skin soft and stubble free. RRP 14.95.

For a professional looking manicure and pedicure, the Yahari Professional Battery Operated Manicure/Pedicure Kit is the ultimate travel beauty accessory. Easy to use and ergonomically designed, it has five interchangeable attachments for immaculate grooming and two speed control settings. The set includes a nail filing and trimming disc, a polishing disc for smoothing and rounding the nail edges as well as adding shine to the nail surface, a cuticle pusher for loosening and pushing back hardened cuticles, a wide manicure stem for removal of calluses and corns, and a fine cylinder polish. RRP 9.99.

The ID Italian Multi Treatment Beauty & Skin Massager is perfect for every woman’s routine pamper session whether at home or away. With three interchangeable heads and two speed settings, this portable hand held beauty tool performs a variety of tasks to give radiant, smooth skin from head to toe. It includes a soft skin cleaning brush head to exfoliate and remove dry and dead skin cells in preparation for moisturising or tanning, and a rough skin polishing head for the removal of hard skin from feet, elbows and knees. The soft-sponge cream, lotion and make-up applicator head provides nourishment and smooth, even coverage. RRP 12.95.

Club Cleo also stocks a wide selection of natural health and beauty products including pamper packs, an intimate care range, perfumes, and health and beauty accessories. There is no animal testing in any of Club Cleo’s products.

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Whether you are a man who just enjoys taking care of himself, or someone who needs a pick me up after working long office hours, or a new parent with tired eyes and dull skin tone, or a sportsman with unsightly feet or aching, tired muscles, or a man who wants a Brazilian wax, Cannelle offers a range of treatments including three different facials, energising body treatments, IPL permanent hair removal and much more.

Cannelle has launched ‘Pour Les Hommes’ for the best in men’s beauty and skin fitness therapy including a growing in demand Brazilian wax for men. Pour Les Hommes pays homage to the fact that in much of Europe it is customary for men to regularly visit the beauty salon for massages, manicures and facials.

France Baudet, owner of French beauty salons, Cannelle says: “When I first opened Cannelle 13 years ago, men were more reluctant to come to the beauty salon but our salons are now seeing that men want to take better care of themselves and their skin and are now following their European counterparts. We take great pride in the fact that we offer men’s specially tailored treatments whether it be facial skincare, back and shoulder massage, waxing or body treatments. We kept being asked about men’s Brazilian waxing and so are happy to provide the service.

“Men are not checking their masculinity at the door, it is all about grooming, looking after yourself and getting past women only stereotypes. We know men account for the fastest-growing spa population but they are also demanding more services and skincare products.”

Richard Towers says: “I used to be very squeamish about having any sort of treatments but now I look forward to my monthly massage to help my aching shoulder and back.”

Cannelle also stocks the full range of ‘Declor for Men’ products so their clients can continue their skin care routine at home.

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Dirty is an invigorating, cathartic breath of fresh air that stirs up something primal. Dirty is uncompromising and fresh. Its clean, herbal character stands at odds with its name. It’s a no-nonsense fragrance that hits you with intensely crisp spearmint, thyme and tarragon, and the subtle smell of calm seas.

Dirty takes the common idea of ‘layering’ with beauty products a little bit further. Mark Constantine, one of the Gorilla Perfumers, comments: “We’re all used to layering – different products with supposedly the same perfume. However with Dirty, we’ve created a new fragrance concept. Layering in the old-fashioned sense is a bit tedious; it feels like it’s all about link sales.”

Simon Constantine, the other Gorilla Perfumer, decided to take Dirty as a complete fragrance and break it down to its individual components, each of which is a beautiful perfume in its entirety. Each of these fragrances was then used in a different product in the Dirty range. “I thought that if you really want to harmonise yourself (in scent terms), you need to extract the different parts (of the perfume) and put them in each product you’re using (in your grooming regime). By the time you’re finished, you’ve put the fragrance together”.

The range:

Dirty fragrance (9.00 for 10ml spritzer / 30.00 for 30ml bottle / 4.50 for solid)
Clean, minty and refreshing. It has herby undernotes, is sexy and invigorating. The main notes are spearmint, tarragon, thyme, oak moss, lavender, sandalwood and neroli.
The perfume bottles are only available online, the solid perfume is available in-stores.

Toothy Tabs (2.00)
A brand new, patented idea from Lush to save hundreds of toothpaste tubes heading to landfill – these solid tabs minimise the need for packaging and preservatives and come in a handy 100% recycled box. Crush in your mouth and brush as normal with your toothbrush and enjoy the fresh, minty hit with a hint of oranges – a Dirty Toothy Tab will guarantee oral pleasure! The sodium bicarbonate will clean teeth while the cream of tartar works to whiten them and spearmint freshens breath. Your mouth will be left feeling fresh and clean all day long.

Spring Wash Shower Gel (4.25 for 100g / 8.50 for 250g / 14.95 for 500g)
A skin softening and skin tingling shower gel for the body and hair. Sodium Bicarbonate works to soften the water and deodorise the skin, while the spearmint, menthol and fine sea salt will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised … like you’ve showered in a mountain spring!

Shaving Cream (4.95 for 100g)
Shaving with a cream offers a closer, smoother shave and this one has a base of ultra-softening oats, which are steamed to extract their softening, calming and moisturising mucilage. This is especially good for dry skin that’s easily aggravated by shaving, as the razor glides over the cream leaving the skin soft and nourished. There’s also plenty of moisturising shea butter, lavender and honey to soothe any irritations/redness and calm sore skin. Perfect for leaving legs soft, smooth and ready for summer exposure.

Hair Styling Cream (5.95 for 100g)
Ahieve the perfect just-got-out-of-bed head with this new, firm holding styling product. The Japan wax enables a really strong hold with a natural appearance, while fair trade coconut oil, linseed gel and balm herb infusion condition. There’s also cocoa butter to soften and illipe butter to add shine. Lightly scented with sandalwood and pine oil, your hair will look and smell great.

Body Spray (12.50)
An alternative to deodorant (and aerosol cans), the Dirty body spray is for spritzing under the arms for a freshen up instead of using the odd squirt of cologne. The skin under the arm is very delicate and needs an inert product, so this is ideal. Sandalwood oil, lavender absolute, neroli oil, spearmint and thyme all blend to form the unmistakable Dirty scent.

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Take inspiration from the catwalk shows, designers get creative with the models’ eyebrows; girls stalk the catwalk at shows from Alexander Wang to Chlo with everything from bleached to painted, to jewel encrusted eyebrows. Diamante brows may work when applied to runway cool, but mere mortals who want to join in the brow crusade should stick to au naturel – in the literal sense. 2011 is shaping up to be all about the brow.

Ritu Patel brow queen and MALIKA guru to the A-list says that when it comes to eyebrow shaping it is best to ignore the trends and focus on what looks best on you! “Trends come and go but whether sleek or thick, the secret is not to fight nature and to make the best of your natural shape!”

One trend that does translate from catwalk to reality is the full, natural brow – think Brooke Shields and Keira Knightley. MALIKA says “For the young face, a thicker brow is more striking, and will sharpen your features; whereas for the more mature face a defined, manicured eyebrow gives a younger look.”

How to get the look? Very easy! Tame full brows with an eyebrow gel or if your brows are uneven and savaged by years of over-plucking, fill them in with an eyebrow pencil blending the colours to find a shade that matches your natural hair.

Note – growing out over plucked eyebrows can take months and on some occasions the hair never fully grows back. Patel says, “Stop and think before you pluck, eyebrows are not a fashion accessory but a part of you that needs to be maintained. Plucking brows into scraggly caterpillars will ruin your face and natural beauty!” A great trick is rubbing in castor oil and olive oil which helps to stimulate hair growth.

Another catwalk favourite but a reality no-no is the straight brow. MALIKA observes: “Unless you look like a supermodel and are part of the fashion crowd, straight brows look awful! They make your eyes appear smaller and can look very masculine.” Instead, MALIKA recommends going for an immaculate brow as seen at Giambattista Valli. “The key to achieving a full yet striking brow is to focus on the arch – maintaining your natural shape and plucking away only the hair beneath and between the brows.” Remove a little hair at a time to ensure that your brows stay even – wonky eyebrows are so last season!

If in doubt, ask a professional for help. Book an appointment at a MALIKA to find out exactly what suits you and get some tips on how to create and maintain a flattering shape.

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Indulge yourself and come away from MALIKA looking and feeling your best for your big day.

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. MALIKA, London’s leading threading boutique, is the only place to prepare yourself for your forthcoming nuptials. So relax and let MALIKA take away the stress with a virtually pain free eyebrow shape.

The therapy rooms are housed in a beautiful boutique setting; furnished with features that complement the different aroma, ranging from refreshing lemon to soothing lavender. Threading treatments usually lasts 10-15 minutes, so can be easily fitted into a lunch time visit or shopping trip.

Specialists in threading brows and facial hair, MALIKA’s highly trained therapists remove your unwanted hairs in the most luxurious, elegant and discreet surroundings.

Complement your threading experience by indulging in some luxurious pamper treatments for your wedding night and honeymoon. The boutiques offer a wide range of treatments from facials tailored to suit your individual skin requirements to manicures and pedicures using the latest products from REN and ESSIE and even fish!

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Say goodbye to razors, painful waxing and sugaring and take a course of laser treatments for soft, smooth and sexy skin in 2011!

If you find waxing and shaving a chore, why not make a New Year’s resolution that is easy to stick to, and begin a course of laser hair removal treatments? sk:n offers a safe, long-term solution to unwanted hair via its affordable and virtually pain-free laser hair removal treatment, and if you start in January you will be hair-free by the time summer arrives!

The most ‘popular’ areas are face, underarms and bikini line, whilst men are most likely to seek treatment for their back, shoulders and chest. A laser beam is focused on the hair follicles beneath the skin’s surface to disable the follicle quickly and safely, and stop the hair from growing. The treatment doesn’t damage the surrounding area and is even suitable for sensitive skin.

For the most effective results, regular treatments are recommended every four to six weeks depending on the area being treated. Treatments from 80

This month sk:n are offering a FREE trial of laser hair removal (worth 25) to all readers.

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Threading, a treatment which has become increasingly popular, is an extremely effective and non-invasive way of removing hair. Predominantly used to shape eyebrows, threading can also be used to remove unwanted hair from sensitive areas of the face such as the upper lip and chin. Threading guarantees a beautifully precise finish, encouraging stunning shape and definition.

MALIKA are specialists in the ancient art of threading. An exclusive hand-made formula of Ayurvedic oil is applied to the eyebrows to desensitise the follicle before starting the threading technique, which uses a piece of thread to twist, entwine and ease out the hair from the root.

Every new visitor to the salon receives a complimentary consultation where a highly trained MALIKA therapist expertly advises on emphasizing features and highlighting face and eyebrow shape for a flattering, eye opening effect. The stunning salon also has a discreet area for anyone wanting the hair removal process done in private and Malika also reserves salon chairs should customers want to have treatments done in a group.

For the ultimate pampering experience, the MALIKA method culminates in an invigorating Indian head massage. Additional treatments offered also include manicures, pedicures and Ayurvedic skin specific facials.

MALIKA has locations at the shopping villages of Westfield London, Bluewater, and One New Change.

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Chewton Glen, the 5 red star luxury country house hotel, has chosen Pinks Boutique as its preferred waxing product house. Chewton Glen has embraced Pinks Boutique’s waxing ethos and become the first spa partner to be fully trained in Pinks Signature Waxing treatments.

Pinks products are developed, formulated and hand-blended in England by professional therapists using only active ingredients with minimal or no water, so a little goes a long way.

Chewton Glen will use Pinks Boutique’s 100% natural waxing line which comprises Pre-wax cleanser, After-wax Calming Lotion and Powder all certified by the Soil Association.

Pinks founder, Kirstie Allen said: “Chewton Glen is a world-renowned destination and it is a real feather in our caps to supply such a quintessentially British hotel. Little touches such as chilled organic rose water pads and a soothing massage are not the norm in waxing. We make sure they are”.

Joanne Farrow, Spa Treatment Manager for Chewton Glen said: “We are now using Pinks Boutique products for waxing and our therapists love it, their feedback has been great. Pre-waxing cleansers generally have a very high alcohol content which can strip the skin of its natural moisture balance”.

Our Pre-Wax Cleanser uses natural lavender and tea tree oils which cleanse the skin perfectly without drying it out, whilst our After-wax Calming Lotion is free from paraben preservatives and toxins, which standard after-wax lotions contain, therefore preventing any chemicals from entering the body after waxing.”

Pinks Boutique Waxing Products and Treatments are available from Chewton Glen from 3rd January 2011.

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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), a new non-surgical cosmetic treatment, is a technology aimed at producing light of high intensity during a very short period of time and is both a method of hair removal and photo-rejuvenation of the skin already hugely popular with A-listers.

Renowned in the best salons worldwide, IPL improves the appearance of rosacea, flushing, broken capillaries, sun damaged skin, age spots and skin texture, as well as mild acne scars, tightens pores and softens fine lines. Photo-rejuvenation is particularly effective in enhancing the areas often exposed such as face, neck, chest and hands.

IPL permanent hair reduction is also a painless and highly effective treatment for removing hair from unwanted areas. During photo-epilation, the pigment (melanin) within hair absorbs the light and converts it into heat. The hair transmits this heat into the hair follicle, which it destroys, without damaging the epidermis thus the follicle cannot produce a new hair. A clinical breakthrough in hair removal, the uniquely shaped pulses of light deliver heat only in the therapeutic range, precisely heating their target with little or no damage or discomfort.

Cannelle, a small collection of beauty salons in Oxfordshire, is launching IPL at their Henley salon. Cannelle has invested in the latest IPL technology to perform quick and simple treatments that significantly improve your skin’s complexion.

France Baudet, owner of Cannelle, says: “Messy, painful and ineffective hair removal methods can be a thing of the past! Best of all, this non-invasive and effective approach yields permanent hair reduction and long-term hair removal anywhere on the body.”

As this treatment works by lasers absorbing the pigment in skin and hair it is not suitable for red, white or blonde hair and extremely dark skin tone. A minimum of 6 -12 sessions is usually required to remove all unwanted hair depending on hair and skin colour.

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Cannelle, a small collection of beauty salons in Oxfordshire, is launching two new non-surgical facelift treatments in their Henley salon. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a technology aimed at producing light of high intensity during a very short period of time and is both a method of hair removal and photo-rejuvenation of the skin. CACI Ultimate is an premium treatment which redefines facial contours, plumps out deep lines and wrinkles as well as tackles a range of skin imperfections already hugely popular with A-listers.

Cannelle is hosting an Open Day event in Henley offering free 15 min CACI Ultimate trials.
9am – 6pm, 28th October (Henley).

Renowned in the best salons worldwide, IPL improves the appearance of rosacea, flushing, broken capillaries, sun damaged skin, age spots and skin texture, as well as mild acne scars, tightens pores and softens fine lines. Photo-rejuvenation is particularly effective in enhancing the areas often exposed such as face, neck, chest and hands. Cannelle has invested in the latest IPL technology to perform quick and simple treatments that significantly improve your skin’s complexion.

IPL permanent hair reduction is also a painless and highly effective treatment for removing hair from unwanted areas.

CACI Ultimate was shown on Channel 4′s 10 Years Younger and was voted number one anti-ageing treatment. The highly effective non-surgical treatment redefines facial contours, plumps out deep lines and wrinkles, as well as tackles a range of skin imperfections by combining microcurrent facial toning, crystal free microdermabrasion and LED photo rejuvenation.

France Baudet, owner of Cannelle, says: “CACI Ultimate offers the perfect solution to those who want younger looking skin without going under the knife and without its associated risks, side effects and expense. It is a wonderful treatment!”

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Famous for its French hot waxing using special premium wax imported from France, Cannelle is focused on bringing the French beauty experience to the UK. Cannelle, a small collection of beauty salons in Oxfordshire, is being launched as an exclusive franchise in selected areas across the UK.

So why is French beauty any different from English beauty? France Baudet, Owner of Cannelle, explains: “My mother never wanted me to shave so she sent me to the beauty salon from when I was 16 and this is common in France. In France beauty is taken very seriously and it is just a part of normal life for women and growingly for men. Like in other parts of Europe it is not unusual for a man to come into at beauty salon for a manicure and it is not viewed in an effeminate way in the slightest.

“There are many more salons in France, but they do less manicures and pedicures than in the UK because I believe French ladies do it themselves. French ladies are also more demanding, so the competition between salons is very fierce.”

Baudet has very strong links with beauty schools in France because she says: “In France you have to study for much longer to train as a beautician and have to learn in depth about physiology, chemistry and business. You finish with a very comprehensive and in depth diploma and a lot of hands on experience. In France being a beautician is a very reputable profession.”

Cannelle’s salons have seen a steady and impressive increase in turnover over the last 10 years and both have firmly established clientele who return on average two to three times a month. Over 1,000 customers pass through the Cannelle salons every month of which on average 250 are new clients.

Salon recommendation accounts for nearly 50% of the new clients visiting Cannelle – which speaks volumes for the reputation that Cannelle has built up over the last decade.

Baudet continues: “The recession has of course had an effect on the beauty industry but at Cannelle we have discovered what it takes to grow a bigger and better business and the personal service our clients receive means they continue to come. We have also found coming to the salon has been even more important in the recession when stress levels have been that much higher. Despite the recession we have decided to expand the business through franchising as Cannelle is committed to providing an excellent opportunity to grow and develop successful businesses offering high standards of service and quality to customers.”

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New research has revealed most men are completely oblivious to the extensive beauty routine their other half goes through on a daily basis, spending on average 5 hours in the bathroom each week. Two thirds of men have no idea the lengths their wife or girlfriend goes to look her best, the study found.

Among the pampering habits which escape men on a daily basis are eyebrow plucking, fake-tanning and leg waxing. The study also found 28 per cent of men are unaware their partners regularly pluck hairs from their chin, paint their toe-nails or file their nails.

It also emerged one in 20 females reckon their men have never seen them looking ‘au naturale’, according to the poll of 3000 women by Jolen Crme Bleach. But it’s no wonder when 18 per cent of females purposely keep their beau in the dark about their grueling beauty regime.

A spokeswoman for Jolen said: ”Most women have a regimented beauty regime which they will have stuck to for years and men don’t seem to realise the effort women put in on a daily basis. The process in which women go through to look good is sometimes not at all glamorous or ladylike. Waxing, plucking and bleaching facial hair is just one aspect of a beauty regime that is not alluring but it’s what most girls go through to look as good as possible. Nobody wants to admit how much effort they go to look good, so it’s obvious we don’t divulge our beauty tricks – especially to our other half.’

Two thirds claim the reason they don’t confess to getting help from things like false eyelashes and fake tan is because they think it’s more ladylike to keep it under wraps.

But it’s not just men that girls are fooling – two thirds of women said they deny using beauty products or fake enhancers when a friend complements them on how well they are looking. Nearly ten per cent of women wear false or acrylic nails and nearly one in twenty wear extensions in their hair to make it more full and lustrous.

More than half of girls regularly get their hair highlighted or coloured and 19 per cent regularly resort to wearing fake tan to look more sun-kissed.

One in twenty secretly apply false eyelashes and nearly one in twenty glamour pusses have even tried coloured contact lenses and ultra expensive teeth veneers to appear more beautiful – and still kept quiet.

An honest 17 per cent said that people would be utterly shocked if they saw how they looked minus hair extensions, fake tan and perfectly waxed eyebrows.

The poll also revealed that in one year alone, the average woman spends nearly 10 days of every year preening herself.

Despite the great lengths girls go to, a whopping three quarters of women said they get fed up with the constant cycle of beauty treatments and say it’s a pain keeping on top of it all. A more committed 25 per cent said it’s just part of being female and to get on with it.

More than a third of women said their partner would be completely turned off if he saw them doing intimate grooming habits such as bleaching or plucking their facial hair.

A Jolen spokeswoman added: ‘No doubt media coverage of WAGS and celebrities having elaborate beauty treatments influences the average woman on the street to make an effort and try new products and initiatives. But with so many beauty innovations that replicate salon treatments its easier to fit looking great into our busy lives.It is hard work for women today to keep on top of their beauty regime. Jolen has been a classic beauty brand for over 45 years and has definitely remained a true beauty secret.’

WOMEN’S TOP BEAUTY CHEATS

1. Shave or wax legs
2. Plucking eyebrows
3. Applying make-up
4. Shave or wax underarms
5. Highlighting / colouring hair
6. Pedicures
7. Fake tan
8. False / acrylic nails
9. Wax or shave bikini line
10. Bleach facial hair
11. False eyelashes It’
12. Hair extensions
13. Waxing facial hair
14. Pluck nose hair
15. Regular facials
16. Wear coloured contact lenses
17. Teeth Veneers
18. Eyelash extensions
19. Botox
20. Permanent make-up

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

The BIC Soleil Mini shaver has the same premium shaving head as other BIC shavers, but with a 10cm handle, its no bigger than your favourite lipstick! This makes it extra easy to store alongside your other summer essentials.

Perfect for holidays, weekend breaks and gym trips, this small but perfectly formed shaver features a pivoting head and soft rubber grip for ease of shaving.

The cute colours of the BIC Soleil Mini will get you in the mood for summer and with an RRP of just 3.49 for a pack of four, us girls can save some pennies for our holiday funds.

So, to get your pins ready for summer sun check out the BIC Soleil Mini shaver, available now in Sainsburys and Tesco.

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If you are looking forward to getting married this summer, or like many of us will be a guest at a wedding this year, make sure you follow our all-important list of dos and donts to get the best hair-free look and avoid any embarrassing stubbly bits!

1. Dont de-fuzz the day before the big day try and de-fuzz at least 4 days before.
2. Dont wax hair that is not at least 3-5mm long. The hair is not long enough to be removed.
3. When waxing, for best results make sure you hold the skin taught when removing the wax strips.
4. Try and avoid ingrown hairs, these can be caused by all methods of hair removal but more common with razors. If you are waxing, ensure the hair is pulled out cleanly without breaking it.
5. Make sure you cleanse the area thoroughly prior to waxing
6. Post-waxing ensure you remove all wax residue with warm water, then soothe the area with a body balm.
7. For a gentle approach to hair removal, try hair removal crmes, they are easy to use with a fragrant smell.
8. Dont forget there are hair removal products for men too, so if you like a smooth finish to your man, why dont suggest he de-fuzzes too!
9. If going on honeymoon, ensure you pack some extra wax strips for any re-growing hairs! Dont forget Facial Strips or Facial Wand for your eyebrows and upper lip!
10. And finally Look out for our fun Brazilian & Bikini Wax perfect for surprising your husband on your wedding night. Create shapes including the love heart, lightning bolt, landing strip and triangle!

For all your waxing needs, Nads the natural hair removal experts from Australia have a range of products to suit all needs, from Warm Wax, Facial Wand, Facial and Body Wax Strips, Brazilian and Bikini Wax, Ingrow Solution and the new Hair Removal crmes.

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Veet has launched their all new spray-on format, an innovative take on their popular hair removal creams, hair removal has never been so easy.

The Spray Ons specially developed spraying system makes sure a thin layer of cream is evenly distributed across the skin and, whats more, the cream can be sprayed upside down so that those hard-to-reach areas also receive a perfect finish. Simply spray on legs and after three to five minutes (depending on your skin type), remove with the spatula that is designed to glide over the contours of the body, ensuring that amazing results are achieved every time. You dont even have to spread the cream with your hands; simply spray, remove and rinse it couldnt be easier.

The Spray On Hair Removal Cream will ensure you are silky smooth in minutes, whilst its effective Moisturising Complex leaves skin feeling luxuriously soft. It comes in two different varieties; Lotus Milk & Jasmine for Normal Skin, and Aloe Vera & Vitamin E for Sensitive Skin; all of which leave skin smoother and softer.

Quick, easy and mess-free Veets Spray On Hair Removal Cream slots easily into your beauty regime and allows girls to be truly spontaneous leaving you to strut your stuff all year round, whatever the weather.

Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream is designed for use on legs, underarm and bikini line. Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream should not be used on the face, head, breasts, perianal area, genital area, or any other body parts

Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream is available at 6.84 for 150ml (MRRSP)

All products in Veets hair removal range have been validated by the BSF including Veet Ready to Use Wax Strips for legs, Veet 3 and 5 Minute Hair Removal Creams, Veet In-Shower Hair Removal Creams, Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream, Veet Debut, Veet Bikini and Underarm Kits, Veet Ready to Use Wax Strips for Face and Veet Hair Lightening Cream for Face and Body

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Unwanted hair is a problem for many men and women and the distress it can cause is vastly underestimated. More people have hair permanently removed by electrolysis than you can probably imagine.Electrolysis is the only medically approved method of permanent hair removal (approved by the British Medical Association). Electrolysis involves the insertion of a very fine probe (the same diameter as the hair) into the hair follicle. The insertion of this probe is not felt as the hair follicle is a natural opening in the skin – the probe is passed into the follicle and therefore does not pierce the skin. Heat, or a combination of heat and a tiny amount of galvanic current is then passed through the probe to seal off the blood supply to the hair at the root. The hair is then removed. Most hairs will need more than one treatment, but there will be a constant, gradual decrease in the growth of the hair until it has all been permanently removed.The amount of treatment required to achieve permanent removal of all the hair differs with each person, so most clinics offer a consultation free of charge and without obligation to have any treatment – just a chance to have electrolysis explained in detail.Will it hurt?Most people describe electrolysis as uncomfortable rather than painful. We feel it is best described as a sensation similar to tweezing a hair and hot at the same time. The area treated will feel quite warm for a short time after treatment.Is it safe?Yes, completely safe, and is approved by the medical profession. You should confirm:-(a) That your electrolysist uses sterile disposable probes, which are recommended by the Public Health Laboratory Service. You should have a brand new probe for each treatment.(b) That your electrolysist is a registered member of: The British Institute & Association of Electrolysis [B.I.A.E.]. – dont be afraid to ask to see certificates.How much does it cost?Prices range from approximately 18 – 25 for a 15 minute appointment, with an hour costing between 50 – 70. In the early stages frequency of treatment varies greatly with the individual and could be anything from 2-3 times per week to once every 8 weeks. At your consultation your electrolysist will be able to advise you on this.Why shouldn’t I use another method of hair removal?Nothing else is permanent – electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal. Other methods advertise as permanent, but the best they can do is reduce a hair growth – this includes laser. Some methods actually increase the growth over a period time. Companies which advertise permanent removal (but not by electrolysis) are gradually being identified by the Advertising Standards Authority and stopped from advertising permanency.Exploding some myths1. During electrolysis the client does not receive an ‘injection’ – the probe passes into the hair follicle which is a natural opening in the skin so you dont even feel it.2. There is no risk of scarring if the treatment is carried out correctly by a professionally qualified electrolysist.3. No hair growth is too extensive or too strong to be successfully treated by electrolysis.