You have to be Beautiful!

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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At evolve, weve designed several detox products that help deal with the effects of modern living. The bioactive in these products is a clinically tested peptide derived from African Moringa seed, used for generations to purify water. When used on skin and hair, it deep cleanses, removing persistent impurities and micro pollutants that lead to dullness and toxicity and protects against free radical attack, restoring balance and radiance.

Detox haircare range

A detoxifying, protecting and balancing duo to treat normal to oily hair. Coconut extracts remove impurities, softening the hair without irritating the scalp whilst African Moringa seed removes pollution and rebalances the pH. Pracaxi oil adds a lustrous shine and softness. Hair is left revitalised, protected and free from build up. SLS and Silicone free.

Daily detox facial wash

This delicately foaming facial wash detoxifies and rebalances normal to oily skin. Natural Sugars cleanse away impurities whilst African Moringa seed removes pollution. Organic Aloe Vera soothes and Goji berry protects against free radical damage. This effective organic wash leaves skin calm, soft and purified.

Product information

Detox & Protect Shampoo 200ml/9.99

Balance & Protect Detangler 200ml/11.99

Daily detox facial wash 200ml/10.99

Available from www.evolvebeauty.co.uk and other high street and online stores nationwide.

About evolve

evolves certified organic beauty range delivers scientifically proven results without the need for parabens, silicones, phthalates or synthetic fragrances. With the greenest packaging on the market (100% recycled and recyclable) evolve makes being beautiful and ethical easy to achieve. Products are certified organic by ECOCERT, vegan and 99.8-100% natural.
The story behind the brand

Developed by Laura Rudoe, formerly of nude skincare, Laura’s vision is to create ethical products that make green living the norm, not the exception. Laura is passionate about ethical business and wellness, and has worked extensively using alternative medicine and nutrition to improve her own skin problems. The idea for evolve came from Lauras search for affordable natural beauty products that would make a difference to her own skin, whilst making it easy to live a little better.

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Volume yes, but minus All the Chemicals.

What’s next after the classic Rahua treatment collection? Joining the illustrious line of products, beloved by beauty insiders and celebrities, are the Rahua Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner.
In keeping with the brand’s mantra of smart and healthy beauty, Rahua Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner are 100% natural and provide body without the drying effects found in other volumizing lines.

Created in collaboration with the local tribes who call the Amazon Rainforest home, the products include the purest ingredients, used by the women of the Amazon for centuries.
LEMONGRASS: creates body and bounce by balancing and removing excess oils from the hair
shaft, without compromising the integrity of the hair.

GREEN TEA: an herbal active ingredient providing volume.
UNGURAHUA OIL: is rich in Omega-9 and helps to restore, heal, moisturize and strengthen
hair follicles and shaft, resulting in stronger, healthier hair.
JOJOBA OIL: adds moisturizing properties and nourishment to the hair.
LAVENDER AND EUCALYPTUS: provide an aromatheraputic component allowing you to relax
and enjoy the moment.
BOTH SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER ARE FREE OF SULFATES AND PARABENS, AND
ARE 100% NATURAL AND VEGAN.
INSTRUCTIONS: On wet hair, apply shampoo all over and rinse well. Follow with conditioner,
leave in for three minutes and rinse. Or, use conditioner as styling cream, leave in hair and style as usual.

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French beauty salons Cannelle have noticed a rise in the number of their clients who come in for longer lasting treatments such as BioSculpture gel nails, semi-permanent make up and IPL hair removal before business travel ensuring preparation for all eventualities, whilst also minimising both packing and time wastage upon arrival.

Whether travelling by plane, car or train for business trips, looking good doesnt have to be wishful thinking. We are all familiar with the stress caused by travel and the usual problems such as jet lag, an uncomfortable journey and the tendency to forget at least one thing, but business travellers also have an additional pressure to look professional and ready to work shortly after arrival.

Cannelles Managing Director, France Baudet says: With less time but a need to look professionally immaculate, women business travellers in particular are searching for longer term beauty fixes. A little time investment before you leave can go a long way with first impressions vital in business. Im often asked what people should take with them for minimum stress, but much groundwork should really be done before take-off.

Baudet continues: In addition pack carefully and think about how to adapt your regular beauty routine for travel to make everything effortless. If you travel a lot, have a ready to go beauty bag set aside for business travel. Stay refreshed and glowing by simplifying your routine but do prioritize your key must-have products. Consider climate, be careful with packaging in hand luggage, prioritise moisturising and use travel to try new products in travel size.

Frances top tips for more beautiful business travel are:

1. Save yourself effort by getting your eyelashes semi-permanently dyed when youre away on business. It wont smudge like mascara, which is particularly useful for long flights if you need to meet people as you arrive.

2. In order to have beautiful, professional hands throughout your business trip – I would suggest the three week manicure which is sweeping the UK from the U.S. Chip resistant, perfectly polished nails for up to three weeks whats not to love?

3. If you are away somewhere hot, splash the cash on some decent sun cream. You need to protect your skin but avoid that greasy look budget sun creams can lead to if youre representing your business.

4. Brushing loose shimmer powder across your legs if youre wearing a skirt can really brighten up dull, tired skin which is great when youre jetlagged from your journey but need to make a good first impression.

5. Signs of tiredness are especially visible on pale skin tones. Get a gorgeous glow with Dcleor cream tan.

6. Be prepared and always carry a small touch up kit around with you. Quickly reapplying lipstick can instantly lift your look in no time and carrying some face wipes around means you can conveniently freshen up at any opportunity.

7. Think outside the bottle and replace as many products with spill-proof, mess-proof and more airport friendly equivalents. It will minimise faff time and protect your possessions from being damaged by leakages.

8. Take the time to pack to ensure you dont forget any essentials. All too often we fall into the trap of last minute packing, which almost invariably leads us to leave things at home! Have a list of necessities saved on your computer which you can refer to each time youre packing for a trip.

9. Minimise messy hair by tying a scarf around it for long haul flights. You should also make sure you take a good hairbrush in hand luggage, and pack some dry shampoo with you for emergencies!

10. Make sure you keep drinking lots of water and eating the right things. Business travel can be draining, and fruit and vegetables are important to keep energy levels high!

www.cannellebeaute.co.uk

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Fuente , the leading Dutch haircare brand have transformed the mane’s of the Med thanks to their commitment to the finest natural organic ingredients and the development of intelligent, scientifically researched formulas.
Launching exclusively at Urban Retreat at Harrods and its’ luxury online beauty portal, their ultimate collection, Truffle by Fuente is now available on UK shores.

The world’s first self-thinking shampoo, Truffle by Fuente employs the skin of white truffle, pure diamond dust and meteorite extracts in order to restore the hair to its’ finest possible condition, whatever the extent of damage. The unique combination of ingredients enables an individual, bespoke response to each specific hair type, resulting in an intelligent hair treatment that will deliver true scalp health and silken, glossy beauty from root to tip.

In celebration of this revolutionary product, the Urban Retreat has created The World’s Most Expensive Blowdry.This extraordinary treatment utilises the transformative power of Truffle Shampoo and Reconditioner at our relaxing hairwash spa. Clients will enjoy a heavenly hot stone cranial massage, which will work to maximise the ingredients’ efficacy and can also help to promote hair growth. To ensure guests leave the salon looking fabulously groomed and feeling their absolute best, the treatment will be completed with a glossy blowdry by Urban Retreat’s Creative Director Flavian Abbas. Clients will be gifted with a full sized bottle of Truffle Shampoo and Reconditioner so that the luxury will endure long after they leave the salon.

Inject a little radiance into your hair and feed it with the Earth’s rarest natural ingredients with the World’s Most Expensive Blowdry at Urban Retreat.

The World’s Most Expensive Blowdry: 320, 1hr 30mins.
Truffle by Fuente Shampoo and Reconditioner Collection: 275.

To book the World’s Most Expensive
Blowdry at Urban Retreat at Harrods
please call 020 7893 8333

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Treat or trick ?

Crispy marshmallow bars and caramel apple shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths – 240ml

No tricks, just treats in this seasonal gift set. Trick or treat features crispy marshmallow bars and caramel apple shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath these spirited, irresistibly sweet scents fill your shower or bath for the ultimate treat. The moisturizing formulas provide a rich, foaming lather to gently cleanse and condition, leaving skin and hair feeling soft.

Features & Benefits:
*multitasking, 3-in-1 forumlas
*leaves skin and hair feeling ultra soft

rrp 18, available exclusively at Selfridges (London & Birmingham only) from October.

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The much-loved professional hair brand, KMS California, celebrates the festive season releasing beautiful Style Perfection boxes.
Each box includes two style-prepping products from KMS, plus a bespoke hair brush.

Perfecting your hairstyle is essential during the holiday season; with so many parties to attend you need to be able to transform your look again and again. KMS California believes that style starts with your shampoo, and their Style Perfection Boxes offer the perfect foundation for your style. Each gorgeous shiny black box is wrapped in a colourful ribbon, with a colour-coordinating interior.

Choose from four prescriptive boxes:

COLORVITALITY. This contains COLORVITALITY color shampoo (300ml) & conditioner (250ml). The COLORVITALITY range renews and enhances colour vibrancy. It is also great for colour retention so your colour will shine as bright as fairy lights. RRP 25.30

SILKSHEEN. With SILKSHEEN shampoo (300ml) and conditioner (250ml). The SILKSHEEN range ensures hair looks shinier and feels softer after just one use. It also provides instant style for a natural and polished finish. Party perfection! RRP 25.30

MOISTREPAIR. Contains MOISTREPAIR shampoo (300ml) and conditioner (250ml). The MOISTREPAIR range helps to repair dry or damaged hair, reducing breakage, while restoring vital moisture in the winter months. RRP 25.30

FREESHAPE. This styling box contains FREESHAPE quick blow dry (200ml) to cut blow-drying time by up to 50%, and hot flex spray (200ml) for unlimited style transformations and protection from heated tools. Use together for the ultimate “party girl on-the-go” combination! RRP 28.95

Each box also includes a KMS hairbrush to keep locks tangle free.

The beauty of a KMS Style Perfection box is that not only is it a great treat for you this Christmas, it also makes a wonderful present – who wouldn’t enjoy the gift of party perfect hair this holiday season?

Available exclusively from selected professional hair salons – only while stocks last. Visit www.kmscalifornia.com or call 01323 432100 to find your nearest salon stockist.

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According to a recent study, women are stretching the length of time between hair salon visits. Therefore it is even more important to use natural shampoos and conditioners so as not to strip the hair of the colour by using hair products full of harsh chemicals.

Wish hair products are made by essentially yours who worked with a top hairdressers in Kensington London for nearly a year to develop such shampoos and conditioners which had to work well at increasing density and volume, protect intensively the hair from the use of hairdryers and tongs.

Wish hair products also put back into the hair a more natural look and importantly do not upset the ph so as the colour stays as was newly done.

We all know that natural is best for everything from food to skincare, and natural looking healthy hair comes from using natural healthy products like the wish range.

The products also protect the hair from harsh chemical hair styling products, free radical damage and the elements.

The range of hair products are just 6.99 for 250ml and for different hair types it using no harsh chemicals, only natural derived ingredients many which are organic

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Cureology is a beauty manufacturing company that embraces cutting edge product development, innovative cold nano ingredient blending, world class packaging and life giving charities. Cureologys corporate mission is to carefully and thoughtfully conceive, create and bring to market superior professional beauty products that truly benefit specific causes.

The idea of creating consumable beauty products that support worthy charities was conceived by founder Susan Skinner. It is a simple idea and one that has worked well in other industries with impressive results. We know how hard it is to be charitable under economic strain. Cureology makes giving easy. When you buy our products, we donate 20% of our proceeds to specific charities on your behalf. If the products you buy and use on a daily basis all provided a financial benefit for charity, the amount of research dollars generated would be staggering. It is our goal to build a useful variety of natural, healthy, technologically driven daily use beauty products that deliver outstanding results and support life giving causes.

As the Cureology teams think tank went to work on R&D, professional hair care was at the top of the list for developing flagship, daily use – consumable products. Creating a unique stand out brand in todays hair care industry that blends science with nature and delivers quantifiable results is no small feat. After months of formulation and shelf testing, Cureology has created a world class line of professional hair care products that really are something naturally special.

Cureology Beauty is produced with the utmost respect for human health and the environment. Cureology Beauty adheres to the following principles;

Cureology procures and utilizes ingredients that are available from renewable sustainable resources. Cureology only uses organically grown ingredients.

No harmful salt or other thickeners are added to their formulations due to their damaging effects to hair, hair color and scalp.

Cureology Beauty is the only hair care line that utilizes a Dual Proprietary Sun Screening System to protect hair, hair color and hairline from the ravaging effects of UVA, UVB and ozone.

Cureology Beauty utilizes a proprietary blend of botanicals, antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and Omega3s to create the most naturally beneficial hair care line in the world.

Cureology, rejects the use of ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, and sodium lauryl. Sulfates that are linked to skin irritation (dryness & itching), cause damage to the follicles, contact dermatitis, and dull hair color. These products may also be prone to adsorption through the skin with potential carcinogenic effects.

Cureology avoids the use of cocamide MEA (a potential carrier of carcinogenic nitrosamines), sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, PEGs including PEG-5, cocamide, paraben including methyl paraben and many other chemicals that you commonly find in many professional and mass market products.

Cureology utilizes simple packaging with post consumer recycled materials to minimize the environmental impact.

In most cases Cureology uses only single layer recycled packaging between our product and the final consumer.

Cureology Beauty is a cause based product line that donates 20% of their hair care sales to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Cureology Beauty has created an effortless way to take action for a worthy cause, by simply using these premium hair care products.

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Hair is constantly bombarded with environmental pollutants that strip it of essential ingredients needed to stay healthy. Over styling is also damaging to hair and can leave it dry, frizzy and unmanageable.

There are many anti-aging products for skin, but little thought is usually given to hair protection. MacVoil has addressed that need with a new line of anti-aging products for hair care that repairs and nourishes damaged locks.

MacVoil anti-aging hair care products rejuvenate, while fostering healthy new growth from the roots outward. The nourishment contained within the companys products replenishes oils, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients that daily life strips away.

MacVoils new line of anti-aging products begin with a rejuvenating shampoo formula to reverse hair damage and return it to the peak of perfection. Its safe for all hair types, even hair thats been colored, and contains no sulfates, phosphates or parabens. The firms proprietary formula includes anti-aging ingredients from around the world to nourish follicles and encourage healthy hair growth.

Users can follow the cleansing process with an application of the firms anti-aging conditioner. Designed to restore damaged hair cuticles to health, it also nourishes follicles where hair growth begins. Containing a wealth of anti-aging ingredients that include Moroccan, macadamia and cypress oils, MacVoils anti-aging conditioner invigorates hair for lustrous locks that are silky smooth and easy to manage.

MacVoil molding cream is ideal for creating long lasting sculpted looks and providing superior protection from the sun. The formula creates texture and allows for easy styling and finishing for a wide array of hairstyles. Those will straight or curly hair will benefit from the rich formula of essential oils, organic botanicals and vitamins.

For those who require extra hold with their styles, MacVoil created its ultra hold spray for maximum control. MacVoil Ultra Hold Spray resists humidity and protects hair from sun damage. The firms Therma-A Complex is activated by heat, making it an ideal solution for use with blow dryers. Its water-soluble and washes out easily in the shower.

MacVoil is a green company that uses proprietary formulas of organically grown botanical ingredients designed to fight the anti-aging process. All products are 100 percent recyclable and easy on the environment. Animals are never used in product testing. MacVoil products are vegan friendly and contain no animal byproducts.

The new line of anti-aging products by MacVoil allows users to repair damaged hair and prevent further harm from taking place. All the firms anti-aging products are gentle on hair and suitable for use with all hair types and styles.

MacVoil is located in Houston, Texas

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The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)s objective is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. Charity Navigator, Americas premier charity evaluator, ranks NBCF in the top 2% percent of charities in America with their highest 4-star rating for seven consecutive years. The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services.

Janelle Hail, a 30-year breast cancer survivor, is the Founder & CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In 1980, at the age of 34, Janelle was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. She survived the life threatening disease as a result of early detection. Her diagnosis and survival ignited a passion in her to devote her life to educate women about early detection and to provide free mammograms for women who could not afford them.

Eleven years later, Janelle turned her personal tragedy into a triumph. She founded NBCF in 1991 with a dream in her heart to provide women with resources to help them live long, productive lives.

As a nonprofit organization, corporate partners are critical in furthering and strengthening the mission of the NBCF. Many well respected companies have become partners with the foundation and the newest NBCF partner is Cureology Beauty.

Cureology Beauty manufactures a boutique line of natural, botanical cause branded professional hair care products that directly benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It is an honor to work with the NBCF and Cureology Beauty is proud to stand with our co-partners Welchs, P&G, Reynolds, Cold Stone, Ghirardelli, Fuji, Dannon and others to support the life giving work of the NBCF. said Susan Skinner President Cureology Beauty.

Cureology Beautys partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation is leading the fight against a disease that kills more than 40,000 women each year. Cureology Beauty and the National Breast Cancer Foundation are thankful for the support of many who diligently work towards the day when breast cancer is no longer a life threatening disease.

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Natural Oil is a boutique collection of six beautifully presented products formulated with the highest quality risk-free ingredients that promise a truly unique hair experience and the ultimate in hair rejuvenation and maintenance. Formulated with Macadamia and Argan Oil, Healing Oil treatment leads the range and penetrates instantly to intensely nourish hair and impart its unique healing, rejuvenating properties leaving hair silky-smooth and ultra-shiny with a lightweight, non-greasy feel.

The healing and therapeutic powers of Macadamia and Argan Oil combine in a delicious new hair care collection that gives you beautifully-soft, manageable hair that’s frizz-free, tangle-free and oozes health and shine.

All products in the collection is free of Sulfates and Parabens; they are luxuriously blended with an infusion of Macadamia and Argan Oil and enriched with active ingredients including Camomile oil and Tea-Tree oil. Rejuvenating shampoo and daily conditioning Moisturizing Rinse provide the perfect daily care regime, whilst Leave-in Cream moisturises and texturizes. Add the Healing Oil Treatment for ultimate results and amazingly glossy hair. Then simply spritz your hair with Macadamia Healing Oil Spray as desired to boost shine and nourishment and treat weekly with Deep Repair Masque. In a unique twist, brush through with Macadamia’s Oil-Infused comb; an absorbent comb that literally imparts the benefits of the oils as you groom!

WHAT MAKES MACADAMIA SPECIAL?
Macadamia oil’s unique composition has an uncanny similarity and compatibility to the body’s natural oils. It allows for unbelievable absorption and rapid penetration into the hair and skin for instant benefits including:
* Instant and long-lasting effects that leave hair intensely nourished with a tangle-free, frizz-free finish
* Ultra-smooth, manageable and shiny hair
* Instant absorption results in a light-weight, non-greasy feel
* Proven to extend the life of colour treatments by reducing fading
* Reduces drying time an amazing 40-50%
* Provides natural UV protection

All products in the Macadamia Natural Oil Collection are Paraben-free, Sulfate-free and Colour-safe

HEALING OIL TREATMENT
A therapeutic oil perfect for all hair types; especially beneficial to dry, damaged hair. Hair is intensely nourished and ultra-smooth with a long lasting, tangle-free, frizz-free finish that’s manageable and shiny. Instant absorption leaves hair light-weight with a non-greasy feel; proven to extend the life of colour treatments by reducing fading. Provides natural UV protection and reduces drying time by up to 50%. PRICES: 125ml Trade: 15.50 RRP: 29.95, 30ml Trade: 6.75 RRP: 13.50, 10ml Trade: 2.95 RRP 5.75

HEALING OIL SPRAY
Macadamia Healing Oil Spray is an ultra fine mist that instantly absorbs into hair, weightlessly infusing moisture and shine. PRICES: 60ml Trade: 7.45 RRP 14.90 125ml Trade: 11.75 RRP 23.50

REJUVENATING SHAMPOO (Left)
This moisturizing shampoo is for all hair types and is excellent for dry, damaged hair. Gently cleanses the hair while weightlessly replenishing moisture and protecting the hair from environmental elements. PRICES: 60ml Trade: 1.95 RRP: 3.60 300ml Trade: 8.15 RRP: 15.45 1000ml: Trade: 18.45 (backwash)

MOISTURIZING RINSE – Daily Conditioner (Right)
Moisturizing Rinse is daily conditioner designed to nourish and detangle hair, leaving it manageable and ready to style. PRICES: 60ml Trade: 2.25 RRP: 4.20 300ml Trade: 9.99 RRP: 17.99 1000ml: Trade 19.99 (backwash)

NOURISHING LEAVE-IN CREAM (Left)
A leave-in conditioning texture cream infused with nourishing oils to tame unruly locks while adding silky softness, shine and UV protection. PRICES: 60ml Trade: 2.50 RRP: 4.50, 300ml Trade: 10.75 RRP: 18.75

DEEP REPAIR MASK (Right)
A revitalizing re-constructor for dry, damaged hair. A combination of Macadamia and Argan oil interact with tea tree oil, chamomile oil, aloe and algae extracts rejuvenate and rebuild the hair, leaving it deeply nourished for improved elasticity and shine with long-lasting conditioning benefits. PRICES: 30ml Trade: 2.05 RRP: 3.75 250ml Trade: 13.35 RRP: 23.95, 500ml Trade: 19.99 RRP: 36.75

OIL INFUSED COMB
Made using an innovative new process that allows us to blend Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment directly with a specially formulated resin. The result is a unique detangling comb infused throughout with our special oil. Regular use will impart cumulative benefits of our wondrous oil treatment without leaving any residue on your hands. PRICES: Trade: 3.95 RRP: 7.50

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Unlucky for our hair, this time of year brings other harmful elements to our fragile hair with salt in the sea and chlorine filled swimming pools, our hair is likely to be stripped of its natural moisture leaving it dry, brittle and susceptible to breakage.

With the summer in sight it’s essential that like our bodies, we prepare our hair for the harsh summer sun, with over exposure to damaging elements like the sun’s harmful UV rays our hair ends up more damaged than ever before with dry roots and fried ends hair often appears lacklustre and broken as a result of the summer sun.

To strengthen hair this summer, renowned trichologist Tony Maleedy recommends using the LA Science Follicle Stimulating Shampoo (14.99) to keep hair strong and healthy this summer.

Tony comments “Hair is at its most vulnerable in the summer with over exposure to the sun causing worse damage to the hair than heat styling with a hair dryer, straighteners or curlers. As you would with skin, prepare your hair for your summer holiday this year by using the LA Science Follicle Stimulating Shampoo for at least one month before jetting off. Continue to use throughout your holiday to keep hair strong, healthy and shiny and for at least one month after leaving hair beautifully conditioned, strong and healthier than ever.”

The LA Science Follicle Stimulating Shampoo helps nourish the hair and maintains the optimum conditions for a healthy scalp by increasing circulation to the scalp thus creating a healthy environment for hair growth giving us long flowing and strong hair this summer.

Simply massage a small amount of shampoo through wet hair, starting from the roots and working through to the ends. No conditioner is required as the formulation contains luxurious conditioning agents and any barriers placed on the hair would prevent the active ingredients penetrating the hair shaft.

LA Science Follicle Stimulating Shampoo 14.99

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Dry, undernourished hair needs greater and longer lasting moisturisation, better conditioning and more protection than other hair types. Dry hair can also mean dry scalps which need soothing and calming and gentle special ingredients to cleanse and help restore the natural oil balance.

Using breakthrough ingredients including Abil T Quat 60 their new Jasmine and Wild Nettle Shampoo and Jasmine, Wild Nettle and Almond Conditioner is the solution for dry, lack-lustre hair.

Ingredients:

Jasmine is a beautiful fragrant essential oil which can produce a feeling of confidence and optimism and help to revitalise and restore energy which makes it a perfect fit for TOMMYGUNS dry hair range.

Sweet Almond Oil adds shine and protects the hair and the scalp. It contains Omega 6 and 9, both essential fatty acids which help care for dry hair, softening and strengthening the hair and soothing the scalp.

Wild Nettle extract has the ability to actually soothe the scalp – its gentle anti-inflammatory and mild astringent properties help to balance oil production and act as a tonic for dry scalps, calming, conditioning and moisturising them.

Abil T Quat 60 is an advanced new special conditioning agent with hair fibre protection properties. A clever new technical silicone with no build-up effects, it has the ability to stick to the hair shaft just where it is damaged (and not to itself).

If hair is damaged it is more ionic and the ions in Abil T Quat 60 are attracted to these parts of the hair so it delivers results where they are actually needed. It has outstanding conditioning properties and tests have shown that the addition of Abil T Quat 60 to a formulation improves detangling by 50% and adds great shine. It can also provide impressive heat protection and impart improved colour wash fastness to coloured hair – truly a Hair Hero ingredient of the future.

Phytantriol is an active ingredient which helps to add moisture to the hair and also encourages other moisturising ingredients and water to remain in the hair for longer, making hair more flexible and adding strength. Phytantriol also helps protect the hair against hot blow-drying and UV damage. Added sunscreens give additional UV protection.

Tommyguns is a range of high quality, salon performing care and styling products which give incredible results. Only after testing and re-testing on women and men in real situations could they achieve these special innovative styling products that work with the hair to help protect against the climate and its ravaging effects on the hair.

Tommyguns salon & nature inspired haircare keeps your hair clean, protected, in super condition and helps you to create the latest styles

Range Care & Condition for:

Dry hair
Nettle & Burdock Shampoo,
Nettle, Burdock & Avocado Conditioner

Oily, confused hair
Sage & Basil Shampoo,
Sage, Basil & Yogurtene Conditioner

Fine hair
Blueberry & Ginseng Shampoo,
Blueberry, Ginseng & Honey Conditioner

Frizzy hair
Fig & Plum Shampoo, Fig, Plum and Marshmallow Conditioner

Normal hair
Pomegranate & Orange Flower Shampoo, Pomegranate, Orange Flower & Hemp Conditioner

Treatments
Colour Save Masque Leave Me in Conditioner and Styling Crme

Styling
Climate Control Spray
Dew Drops
Miraculous Volumising Mousse
Texturising Paste
Clever Curls & Waves
Spray Smooth & Finish Crme

Available at Waitrose, John Lewis Partnership, Ocado, and online, the Shampoos and Conditioners are priced 4.99, Treatments and Styling range is priced 5.99

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With 1970s fashion taking over the catwalks, frizzy and not so slick hairstyles are back in vogue. With designers such as Marc Jacobs embracing frizzy hairstyles on the catwalk, it seems that frizz is in.

Many women are all too familiar with spending hours straightening their hair and stepping outside to discover that it is pouring with rain and your locks have therefore transformed from straight to frizzy. As spring approaches, straightening and fighting your hair becomes a time consuming chore.

To sport a great curly, frizzy look start with freshly cleaned hair. For instance, My Curls Cleansing Cream is filled with gorgeous natural ingredients such as lemon and sunflower oils. Follow with the Coco Curly Conditioner which should be applied to fairly damp hair from roots to ends.

To reduce tangles and knots, use a wide toothed comb and detangle from the end of your hair towards the roots. Finish off with the Curl Smoothie which adds moisture and shine. To enhance curl definition and volume, massage a coin sized amount of the Curl Smoothie into the palm of your hands focusing on the roots. Extra volume can be created by teasing the hair in sections of no less than four.

For a sleeker more polished look experiment with messy updos, chignons and ballerina buns.

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Winner of the title of ‘Germany’s Best Hairdresser’ and stylist to some of the world’s leading VIPs, Shan Rahimkhan has designed a high performance product range inspired by the demands of his clients across the world. Shan Rahimkhan, founder of the Shan Rahimkhan Casa, Coiffeur and Caf in Berlin, has introduced his professional hair care and styling collection to the UK.

Shan saw the increasing demand amongst his clients for a modern hair care and styling collection, aimed at modern women who aspire to achieving the salon look every day. Shan comments ‘Modern women have three main demands – to achieve volume, maintain colour and smooth and control. The results-driven collection fully caters for each hair type, so you can recreate the salon experience at home’.

The collection includes active ingredients: Bamboo (natural source of silica which adds gloss) Quinoa (rich in amino acids which has restructuring effect), Tamanou Oil (antioxidant that adds suppleness) and Aloe Vera (high mineral concentration which nourishes).

There are three product series in the Shan Rahimkhan collection:

True Volume – Whether the hair is delicate or limp, damaged or fatigued or dull and fine, True Volume shampoos, treatments and styling products have been formulated to invigorate hair with volume, lasting elacticity and visible strength.

True Colour – The perfect answer for coloured hair, the ‘Keep Colour’ shampoo is suitable for those wanting to maintain colour in between salon visits. To accentuate colour and shine, finish with either the Shiny Gold Treatment or Shiny Silver Treatment for added beige or silver tints.

True Control – The ideal product series for curly, frizzy or damaged hair, providing intensive moisture and shine to dull hair. The ‘Go Smooth’ shampoo is vitamin enriched to smooth the hair structure. Finish with the ‘Go Smooth Style & Care’, which is a leave-in care and styling treatment in one.

Prices: from 22.50.
Stockist: Harvey Nichols nationwide.

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Lush’s energy boosting, body buffing and muscle soothing products will help get you to the gym and to treat you post-work out. So, if you have every intention of getting fit in the New Year but the thought of lugging yourself and that heavy sports bag to the gym in the cold, only to end up with aching and over stretched limbs, leaves you sitting on the sofa, don’t fret.

Preparing to hit the gym
Nothing wakes you up and prepares you for a work out more than Up You Gets emotibomb (1.99). Place this in the shower and make your own mini sauna as the emotibomb vaporises in the hot steam. Perfect if you need a little encouragement to make it to the gym, or for refreshing your body and mind after a strenuous work out. Made with lime, lemon and grapefruit oils, this citrus blend uplifts the mood and clears the mind, leaving you utterly refreshed and ready for whatever the day, or the personal trainer, throws at you.

Smooth those bumps away
After a tough work out or sweating away to a Zuma routine, nothing beats Lush’s Buffy exfoliating body butter (5.25 for 90g/9.45 for 200g) at ensuring skin is smooth and bump free. Used on wet skin, the ground rice and almonds slough away dry, dead skin cells whilst cocoa and shea butter simultaneously moisturise the body. Being both an exfoliant and moisturiser all in one, Buffy is a handy gym bag essential and a great circulation booster helping to combat cellulite whilst making your pins smooth and salsa ready.

Ease tense muscles
Dance sessions can often leave limbs sore and muscles tense. What better way to relieve excess tension than by using Lush’s newest massage bar Hottie (4.95). Designed specifically for tense muscles, Hottie is moulded with bumps to add extra pressure during massage. Made with black pepper and ginger oil, Hottie is great for boosting circulation and with jojoba oil and shea butter is a real treat for moisturising the skin. Or, if spicy scents take your fancy then Wiccy Magic Muscles (5.70 for 70g) is a super spicy massage bar and, when warmed in the hands, can be massaged into the skin to relieve aches and pains. Rich and spicy cinnamon leaf oil moisturises and relieves tense muscles whilst aduki beans massage and boost circulation.

Post workout hair
When going to the gym or travelling to a spa break, nothing is more annoying than filling a heavy bag with full sized shower essentials. Instead of lugging bottles, try one of Lush’s long lasting solid shampoo bars like Godiva (5.75 for 55g). This 2 in 1 solid shampoo and conditioner will be your gym bag’s new best friend and with no lugging involved, will reduce unnecessary limb strain! With cocoa and shea butters to moisturise and condition hair, camellia oil to give shine and jasmine for a super sexy fragrance, this small bar can also be stored in a super light tin (2.30) and means you’re good to go.

And relax
If you’re not a gym bunny and prefer exercising at home, what better way to relax and relieve muscle tension after your work out than with a lovely, long, steamy bath. Throw in Lush’s mineral rich Geo phyzz bath ballistic (2.50 for 100g) for a therapeutic skin treatment. Hawaiian volcanic salt and course sea salt make for a deeply cleansing, relaxing soak – great for tired muscles and dry skin. The perfect treat for a new you.

To pick up these and many more ethical, cruelty free cosmetics, visit Lush stores nationwide now.

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Each year, Michael Van Clarke creates the catwalk looks for the Designer Wedding Show. Michael has styled the hair for nine Royal families, so with the recent engagement announcement of Kate and William, was the first to predict the look Kate might be wearing to walk down the aisle.

“Kate Middleton is the archetypal girl next door, she’s beautiful in a way that doesn’t intimidate us mere mortals and she’s always exquisitely polished; even when she’s out on the town we never see a sleek hair out of place. Her signature look is the bouncy blow-dry, and while this sassy style suits her personality and dress sense, for her Royal wedding something a little more regal and bridal is definitely in order.

Although the occasion will be incredibly formal and full of the splendor and ceremony befitting this long awaited date, we must remember that Kate and William are a young couple who have already broken old traditions, like not living together before marriage. Therefore a more modern looking dress and hairstyle are inevitable; something feminine, romantic and chic.”

The Michael Van Clarke Salon offers a must-have package that gives brides-to-be the key to achieving wedding day beauty. The ‘Van Clarke Wedding Package’ includes a bac-cial, luxury facial, full body massage, and manicure and pedicure; the five treatments will be given to brides-to-be across two visits and should be taken up to three weeks ahead of the ‘big day’ for maximum impact. These five luxury treatments allow brides to achieve perfection for only 250.

The Michael Van Clarke luxury hair salon offers the Diamond Dry Cut technique and has recently launched “3 More Inches” a range of protective, restorative and life extending products for hair including a Pre-wash Treatment, Shampoo and Conditioner.

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More and more mums appreciate gentle natural products and are trading up to ‘greener’ skincare products. Weleda’s Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash (rrp 6.95 200ml) contains the gentlest of eco-friendly plant-based cleansers, made from coconut and sugar. These plant detergents are entirely biodegradable and ecologically-sound even for aquatic life. So this body wash is kind to skin and kind to the environment.

Weleda’s body wash is made with organic calendula petals, grown biodynamically to ensure the very best quality and freedom from contamination by chemical fertilizers and sprays. Calendula is renowned for soothing damaged or irritated skin. A natural antiseptic, calendula also contributes gentle antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties – the perfect ingredient for a children’s body wash.

These healing properties of calendula are harnessed through an oil extraction with sweet almond oil which is particularly soothing and gentle, and especially suited to the care of sensitive skin. The high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in almond oil protects the skin from drying out by improving the skin’s barrier function. In addition, organic sesame oil helps protect against moisture loss. Sesame also contains precious nutrients, anti-oxidants, free-radical scavengers, and tocopherols (vitamin E) for nourishing skincare.

Weleda’s Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash has been dermatologically-tested on infant skin prone to eczema and dermatitis, to ensure it is suitable for highly sensitive skin. These tests revealed that the product can help improve dry skin conditions. The shampoo & body wash is approved by paediatricians and dermatologists. Which means it is also great for adults with sensitive skin or scalp.

The natural fragrance is provided by gentle essential oils – just enough to preserve the product naturally without stimulating the skin. There’s a fresh-lavendery top note, an underlying fruitiness, and a floral base note that leaves little ones delicately fragrant.

No surprise then, that this creamy body wash has been voted Best of the Best Baby Wash and Best of the Best Shampoo in the latest TIPS midwife-tested award scheme.

Weleda’s Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash is free from mineral oils (such as petroleum or paraffin) and synthetic additives of any kind including colours, perfume or artificial preservatives such as parabens. Packaged in recyclable and eco-friendly PE, it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Available from Boots and Waitrose, natural health stores, mail order or online.

Actress Courtney Cox, when it comes to raising her daughter Coco, said: “I try to always be as green as possible. My friend Jen Meyer (Tobey Maguire’s wife) told me about Weleda’s shampoo and body wash. It’s natural and great – I use it on Coco”.

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Lavera has relaunched its original basis sensitiv range with NaTrue certification, a fresh new look and four new organic skincare products – Foot Cream, Q10 Moisturising Cream, Q10 Hand Cream and an all-purpose Cream. Originally launched in 1992, the basis line offers everyday affordable, effective and protective personal care for all the family.

Foot Cream (RRP – 4.95/75ml) – this rich, naturally deodorising formulation with organic extracts of eucalyptus, rosemary and menthol not only keeps your feet soft and supple, but also prevents smelly feet! Organic macadamia, organic beeswax and organic shea butter combine to nourish & protect skin and repair dry, cracked heels, whilst healing clay soothes and prevents perspiration. For best result use twice daily morning and night.

Cream (RRP 6.45/150ml) – a bathroom essential that provides intense care and protection for face and body in a handy round metal tin. This rich, delicately-fragranced skin cream is perfect for very dry skin and packed with skin-softening Organic Almond Oil and Organic Shea Butter. Organic honey, hamamelis (witch hazel) and lemon balm extracts have a re-balancing effect.

Q10 Moisturising Cream (RRP 11.45/50ml) is a rich anti-wrinkle moisturiser with natural Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) – a skincare ‘wonder’ ingredient known to stimulate energy production in skin cells and promote regeneration. Moisture-boosting organic aloe vera gel and organic jojoba oil together with magnesium and vitamins C and E help to reduce signs of premature ageing.

Q10 Hand Cream (RRP 6.45/75ml) – protect hands from the tell-tale signs of ageing with this active anti-ageing Coenzyme Q10 cream. The light and creamy lotion also contains caring and nourishing organic almond oil, organic jojoba oil and organic shea butter and provides the ideal amount of moisture to leave hands feeling soft, smooth and cared for. Suitable for Vegans.

The basis sensitiv line comprises 25 personal care products in all including Cleansers, Body Lotions, a Lip Balm, Shampoos and a Conditioner, Toothpastes and Deodorants all formulated with optimum skin compatibility in mind.

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