Modern Spa Magazine July 2014

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the July issue of

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arlier this month, some of the team were lucky enough to attend the press launch of the amazing new Aqua Sana Spa at Center Parcs Woburn Forest – the biggest spa to date across any of the company’s sites. The spa has since opened to wonderful reviews, and we take a closer look in our UK Spa Resort Focus from page 15. The design side of things was taken care, in part, by the London based interior design company Sparcstudio. The team explain the ideas behind the look of the spa in the second part of their story so far from page 33.

Our business feature from page 23 focuses on motivating and incentivising your staff. Rockliffe Hall Spa Director, Liz Holmes, shares her tips on the steps to follow to create a

happy, appreciated and fulfilled team, who will in turn help provide an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Treatment wise, we take a look at some highly recommended weight loss and cellulite busting spa treatments from page 29, ideal for carrying your clients through the (hopefully lovely) British summer with confidence.

We also delve into the world of problem skin from page 47, with some industry experts giving their solutions to tackling some of the most common issues that your clients may encounter.

We always love to hear from you – please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any feedback, opinions or suggestions going forward.

Aimee Lamb Editor

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15 Editor Aimee Lamb – aimee@modern-spa.com Publication Manager Lee Shearer – lee@modern-spa.com 01795 509102 Sales Manager Jen Shearer – jen@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509102 Studio Manager Paula Smith – paula@cimltd.co.uk Design and Production Grant Waters – grant@cimltd.co.uk James Taylor – james@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509108 Credit Facilities Manager Vickie Crawford – vickie@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509103 Chief Executive John Denning – jdenning@cimltd.co.uk No part of this magazine may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form – electronic, mechanical or physical – without express prior permission and written consent of the publisher. Contributions are invited and when not accepted will be returned only if accompanied by a fully stamped and addressed envelope. Manuscripts should be typewritten.

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UK Spa News Product Launches

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UK Spa Resort Focus Aqua Sana Spa, Woburn Forest

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A Day in the Life of…

Tracey Stapleton

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Business Feature Mrs Motivator

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Treatment Focus Shape Up

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Worldwide Inspiration The Adlon Spa

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Troubleshooting Under the Skin

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UK Day Spa Focus Rose Garden Spa

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Furniture Focus Modern Comfort

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Aimee Loves This Month’s Tried & Tested

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Spa Boutique Humpty Bumpty

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UK SPA NEWS

PRODUCT LAUNCHES Floral aromas Created by experts in fine fragrance, the new range of reed diffusers and scented candles from A Life with a View are the perfect option for a spa environment. Available from August in new Lily and Rose scents, these products help create the perfect relaxing ambience with high quality compositions which stand the test of time – the diffusers last for up to six months whilst the full-sized candles offer a burn time of up to 40 hours.

Prices range from £40.00 – £50.00. www.alifewithaview.com

On trend Available from August, the Azla jacket from Fashionizer Spa is designed to be worn by front-of-house and reception staff and managers, as well as therapists to greet clients before starting a treatment. The jacket is made in the company’s own flexible cotton performance fabric and has a simple and classic tie-front design. It can be purchased in navy as a stock garment, or will also be available as part of the Mix & Match service, enabling you to choose a fabric and colour to fit in with your brand (with a minimum order of 12.)

The Azla jacket is priced at £122.00. www.fashionizerspa.com

Fuzz free Having taken the European market by storm, Better Waxing Technology has launched its full range of quality waxing products and accessories into the UK market this summer. With over 30 years’ experience, Better Waxing Technology delivers superior quality products that have been researched and developed for spa and salon professionals. This comprehensive range offers over 50 products, from gold and platinum formula waxes to pre and after-care waxing products that are suitable for all skin types.

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UK SPA NEWS

Spa in style

It's getting hot in here July sees the launch of the Multi-Product steamer – a time and space saving solution from BeautyPro. Available in both 110V and 220V for worldwide use, this new innovation will heat up to 15 towels, or can be used to heat multiple products at the same time. Towels and stones take minutes to heat compared to traditional conventional methods.

The kit includes the steamer, 6 facial wrap spa treatment towels and towel tongs, and costs £99.00 + VAT. www.beautypro.com

Launching this month is the new Micro Terry Bathrobe from Majestic. This unique garment is lined for supreme comfort and practicality; the inner fabric is super absorbent whilst the outer micro fabric is smooth, silky and soft.

The highest manufacturing standards allow for heavy use without any loss of shape or feel over time from cleaning and drying processes. This eco-friendly garment is suitable for washing and drying at low temperatures, and can give a 45-50% energy saving, making it the financially savvy choice for a successful spa.

This premium quality white bathrobe is available in sizes medium, large and extra large at an introductory online price of £19.75 + VAT. www.majestictowels.co.uk

Bright eyes New for August is the Ideal Resource Anti-Dark Circle Eye Illuminator from Darphin.

This highly specialised treatment for the eye contour delivers a triple action for the specific needs of this ultra-fragile area to create instant radiance, a rejuvenated look and a youthful sparkle. Key ingredients include vitamin C, mulberry root and scutellaria to help stimulate microcirculation, olive extract to help maintain optimal moisture balance, and green tea extracts and caffeine to soothe and protect the eye contour.

RRP £44.00. www.darphin.co.uk

On the bright side The Neon Lights collection from Morgan Taylor is a set of six brilliant shades that are guaranteed to get your clients looking summer-ready. The range consists of: Shock Therapy, Don’t Touch Me I’m Radiant, Go for the Glow, Watt Yel-lookin At, Don’t Worry Be Brilliant and Flameingo.

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UK SPA RESORT FOCUS

Aqua Sana Spa

Following a £250 million investment and a large scale development project, Center Parcs’ newest Village successfully opened to guests in early June. Set within 362 acres of forest in Bedfordshire, the Woburn Forest site is home to 625 lodges, a 75 bedroom hotel and the state-of-the-art Aqua Sana Spa. Expertly designed by Holder Mathias, Sparcstudio and Schletterer, this is the biggest and most impressive Center Parcs spa to date.

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UK SPA RESORT FOCUS

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qua Sana Woburn Forest has a team of more than 80 people, and is managed by highly trained senior therapist, Donna McKee. “Donna launched her career at Champneys Health Resorts where she was a key driver in staff training, and she now brings her 12 years’ experience in the spa arena to Aqua Sana Woburn Forest,” explains Woburn Press Officer, Jessica Pearce. “Starting her post in October last year, Donna lives locally to Woburn Forest and played an integral part in the development and training schemes as the spa approached launch. Prior to working at Aqua Sana, Donna honed her spa management skills over three years during her time at Champneys. She led the team to extensively develop the brand and was heavily involved in launching products internationally.”

Donna leads a team of people that are predominantly local to the area. The employment of close to 1500 people across the whole of the Woburn Forest site has been just one of the many benefits brought

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to the community through the development of the Village. “Center Parcs recruits for personality, then trains for skill, and for Aqua Sana it’s about recruiting the right people and ensuring they have the right tools to do their job to an excellent standard to feel pride in themselves,” says Pearce. The whole environment here is so welcoming and vibrant – the setting, the team and the guests keep everyone motivated – and we’re here to give an amazing experience.”

It’s hard to believe that anything but an amazing experience could be had at Aqua Sana, thanks to the combination of stunning scenery and cutting edge facilities in the most innovative spa that Center Parcs has ever created. Inspired by nature, there are six unique spas to journey through within Aqua Sana, each with a variety of multi-sensory experience rooms that have been inspired by nature. There is also an outdoor infinity pool looking out across the forest views, with all elements combining to create a spa concept that appeals to every type of client.

“As a friendly, welcoming space we feel that

Aqua Sana attracts a real mix of people,” explains Pearce. “It is great for first timers as all the team make our guests feel at ease, but equally, with fantastic facilities our spas are a real must for seasoned spa-goers.”

Within 22 cutting edge treatment rooms, Aqua Sana Spa staff offer expert treatments from renowned spa beauty brands, with most treatments carried out using products from Elemis and Decléor.

“We have a good relationship with both of these brands and have worked with them for many years,” says Pearce. “The Elemis Face and Body sensation is very popular at the moment. We have also introduced Mii Make Up and Kissed by Mii into Woburn Forest as new brands and are excited to see how they perform. Across the group we recently introduced CND and Vinylux and are really pleased with both the staff and guest reaction. BLISS is our express brand which was introduced a couple of years ago to attract a different type of guest.

It is approximately every three years that we review our full offer and ensure that it still

meets our standards and the desires of our visitors.

“Likewise, we would expect for all our treatments to offer a wide choice so that visitors to the spa can create their own spa journey. We always look at how all treatments are performing, review our offering and keep abreast of what is new in the industry.”

Going forward, the positive impact that Center Parks Woburn Forest as a whole has had on the local area is only set to increase. “We find that our guests are great ambassadors, spreading feedback about their own experience of Aqua Sana to friends and family,” concludes Pearce.

“We have a good relationship with lots of local businesses, groups and charities; we have worked hard to be good neighbours.

At Aqua Sana, we hope that word of our offering spreads and people regard us as a wonderful, welcoming, social spa – a place to spend quality time.”

www.centerparcs.co.uk/woburn

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INDUSTRY PERSONALITIES

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Tracey Stapleton A ONE-DAY DIARY FROM THE DAWN CHORUS TO HIGH RISE COCKTAILS

Tracey Stapleton is the Managing Director of The Spa PR Company. She lives in Surrey with her husband Jerry, a finance director, son Jacob, 21, and daughter Paige, 17.

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iving just 20 miles south of London but in the middle of country lanes, my day in the summer months starts with the dawn chorus. Who could believe birds can have so much to say!

I’m out of the house early to get the train into London Bridge. Whilst some people may moan about commuting, I actually enjoy it. Working in PR means you can never switch off from what’s on the news agenda so my journey gives me the time to speed read the papers, respond to overnight emails and catch up on some tweets.

Arriving at my office near the Shard at 8am, I make some last minute preparations for a 9am Skype meeting with the global PR Committee at CIDESCO. I spend the next two hours discussing the launch of new diplomas, stories for the latest LINK magazine and preparations for this year’s Congress in Athens. The depth of experience amongst this group of beauty professionals is incredible and it’s an energising and enjoyable meeting.

A catch up with my team on the progress on some of our other clients follows. We work to weekly targets so mid-week it’s time to see how we’re

doing and address any challenges or new developments. A story we’re working on for Titanic Spa picks up interest from YOU magazine and has us searching around for a Titanic onesie to send over. The Daily Mail requests anti-ageing hand treatments and Red magazine calls in a VOYA product for their next beauty feature.

I check through my emails – inbox (63) and respond to the client and urgent enquiries. A quick call to Clare Anderson at Lava Shells to discuss plans for her 5th anniversary party and guest list. With OK magazine covering the event and a string of celebrities attending, it should be quite a party! Just before lunch I take a call from a Swedish product line looking to launch into the UK. We arrange to meet in a few weeks when they’re next in London.

1pm – a quick dash over to Borough Market to pick up a salad which I eat at my desk whilst checking through our Twitter timeline. Once a month we have Wellness Wednesday when a therapist visits to give us mini treatments.

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This week it’s a 15 minute back, neck and shoulder massage which is bliss, and leaves me feeling lighter and reenergised for the afternoon.

At 2pm I have a conference call with the management and spa team at Armathwaite Hall to discuss their new positive ageing programme, Life Regimen. It’s such a great package that I’m tempted to book in.

I receive a request from a celebrity agent to gift the cast of a new movie starring Hugh Jackman and Amanda Seyfried before catching up with some of the journalists who attended our recent press day at Center Parcs’ new Aqua Sana Spa at Woburn.

Some quiet time now to research some new client spa packages and develop some press features for the Good Spa Guide.

At 6pm a few of us from the office pop out to try out the new Gong bar at the new Shangri La hotel in the Shard.

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BUSINESS FEATURE

MRS MOTIVATOR If you want to be motivating, be motivated! By Rockliffe Hall Spa Director, Liz Holmes

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otivation is not an exact science and working towards having a highly motivated and productive team usually involves an element of trial and error. Add to this the fact that everyone has their own unique management style, which can work better for some teams and some team members than for others, and we really can find ourselves trying to pin down something both intangible and unrealistic. We can work through our teams to identify what really makes each individual tick and set up incentives around this which will work to a certain extent. The issue then is that the incentive becomes the norm, and on those months or weeks where targets may be missed or other

goals not achieved, the result can be de-motivation, which has a habit of spreading faster than the more positive alternative! There are, however, some key strategies which, when consistently applied, can create an environment in which motivation can thrive. And when we feed into this positive energy a team can gather momentum and create a motivational energy all of their own.

Create a vision for your team

There is nothing more motivating than being part of a team which is moving towards a shared vision, particularly when you really understand the important part your role in the team plays in taking the business towards that vision.

If you lead a team of people, no

matter how large or small, do they know what the vision for the business is?

Remember, a vision is not the same as a sales target as it must set the scene and have an element of aspiration. When writing a vision statement, think big. For example, your vision might be ‘to create a reputation as the industry leader in therapeutic massage techniques’ or ‘to gain recognition locally as the most creative nail salon with the warmest and friendliest nail technicians’. The most important thing about your vision is that it has to belong to you; to be genuine and have buy-in from the team.

Promote a positive culture

Whether you believe it or not, your business already has a culture of its own. This represents your values and

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BUSINESS FEATURE will be based on the behaviour you demonstrate and what the management priorities are, as well as the influence your team bring to bear. If, as a manager, you are not taking actions to ensure that your culture is a positive one then someone else (sometimes a more opinionated and perhaps less enthusiastic team member) might be influencing the culture in a direction which is not helpful for your business. You need to work out what the important values are for you and your team and to ensure that these are communicated regularly. These values might include loyalty to your brand, support for your colleagues, a work hard – play hard ethic or those which are personal and very specific to your team.

Be a motivating leader

If you manage a team then they will take your lead when it comes to levels of motivation. If you come to work wishing you were somewhere else or talking about how you can’t wait to get away on holiday, guess what? Your team will feel exactly the same. If, however, you come to work with a plan for how you can improve the business in some way, every single day, then you will begin to attract people to you who also want to make a positive impact and enjoy the challenge. There is nothing wrong with looking forward to lovely holidays or enjoying a healthy work/life balance; it is of vital importance, in the spa industry especially, but as a leader, your focus needs to be on making a positive impact. This might be in developing new treatments, mentoring a younger team member, looking to improve your client journey, your treatment room presentation or even what colour sandals work best with the therapist uniforms. After all, in our business, it is all in the detail!

You get what you measure

Once you are clear on your vision and your team values, it becomes a natural progression to identify the outcomes you want and to find creative ways to measure and reward. As individuals are motivated by different rewards, it is an idea to run different incentives which have a time limit, giving you the chance to introduce something new. For example, if you are looking to promote smoothie sales then track the results closely and create a suitable reward for the highest achievers over a set period of time. Once this time has passed, move on to a different focus whilst, hopefully, the smoothie buying habit will continue until you revisit it in the future with a new flavour or product.

K.P.I.s

Most of us work with the key performance indicators (K.P.I.s) which are going to deliver for the needs of the business, usually around number of treatments and average spend, but it is also important to measure aspects of performance which the individual team member has control over. For example, we can’t measure a therapist’s performance on average spend per client or treatment room occupancy if the bookings are taken by a reservations department and prices are controlled 24 | WWW.MODERN-SPA.COM | JULY 2014

by the management team. We can, however measure them on how many clients asked for them by name and the retail results produced.

The majority of our therapists here at The Spa at Rockliffe Hall chose their career based, not on how much revenue they could squeeze out of a client, but on how good they could make them feel. With that in mind we have created a bonus system which is based on an easy to follow points system. Points are awarded for good attendance, being asked for by name, getting a personal mention on guest feedback, retail recommendation and productivity. The points system gives our management team the opportunity to create additional ways for therapists to earn points towards their bonus based on whatever strategy the whole business is working towards. It might be for example that we are launching a new meditation programme and could then offer a couple of points when anyone signs up who was recommended by their therapist.

Key to making any of this work is great communication and recognition of achievement which goes back to the vision and the culture. If we can all get to the hearts and minds of our teams, motivation will naturally follow. www.rockliffehall.com

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TREATMENT FOCUS

SHAPE UP With many clients continuously on the lookout for effective weight loss and cellulite busting solutions, Modern Spa Magazine highlights some of our recommendations for tackling the problem, both at the spa and at home.

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ntroducing a slimming/ body wrap has never been easier; there are probably more available now than ever before,” explains Marion Cadwell of Westfield House Distributors Ltd. “The difficulty is choosing the one that is right for you and your clients. Do you want to go for a traditional wrap combining bandages and clay, or are you looking for one of the new generation of wraps which are now available?

“The fact that there is a large selection of wraps now available to choose from, each with a lot of press coverage both in trade and public publications is increasing the demand for this type of treatment. Personally, as a distributor, we have found that salons are introducing Bioslimming into their salons and spas and they are very quickly reordering products as the demand is so great.

When you have an effective treatment, the best type of marketing is a happy,

satisfied client. You just need to take a look on Facebook and Twitter at the amount of ‘before and after’ pictures that clients have posted and want to share with the world.

“Recent results published on the Public Health England website states that 67% of men and 57% of women were overweight or obese and a

substantial proportion of obese adults have a BMI of well over 30.

“Many people find it really difficult to lose weight as it can be a very slow and tedious process, so to be able to provide a treatment that helps them reduce inches, boosts their metabolism and burns fat, and therefore gives them instant results that they can see and feel from the first treatment can be just the boost they need to stay on track and reach their personal goal.”

Bioslimming’s Body Wrap treatment is a two stage process which has been shown to dramatically decrease the appearance of fat deposits and cellulite by 67% in less than 4 weeks.

With instant and long lasting results, the wrap is also an effective treatment for reducing fluid retention – particularly in the lower legs – and enhancing weight loss, with the slimming and fat burning process continuing to work for 12 hours following application. A course of six to ten treatments are recommended. For further information on Bioslimming products, visit www.bioslimming.co.uk

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TREATMENT FOCUS

La Cure

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t is estimated that around 90% of women around the world suffer from some degree of cellulite, which has seen the development of many treatment solutions,” explains Philip Axon, Managing Director at La Cure UK Ltd. “One of the most consistent, easily accessible and widely used is massage.

“La Cure’s Make Me range of Aromatherapy Complexes uniquely combines the healing powers of pure Dead Sea Salt with active natural ingredients in three products, Cellutherapy 1, 2 and 3, which specifically target the causes of cellulite on a cosmetic and biological level: “Cellutherapy 1 contains ginger, cyprus and orange to balance hormone levels and accelerate metabolism.

Cellutherapy 2 contains lavender, grapefruit and coriander seed to repair and improve circulation in the capillaries, and Cellutherapy 3 contains ginger, spearmint and lemon to accelerate the elimination of toxins.

“Combining massage techniques with heat treatments can give superb results, naturally. Heating the cells of the affected areas stimulates the burning of body fat and improves the condition of collagen connective tissues. This also stimulates blood and lymphatic

circulation, enabling the body to naturally break down and remove the fatty deposits as well as improving the appearance of the skin as it becomes more toned, hydrated and smoother.

Internally, the body cools down after the treatment, the metabolic rate increases and stored fuels such as fat are more readily burned for energy. The effects of

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this increased metabolism can last for several hours after the treatment.

“La Cure’s Make Me range of Mud Wraps are made from pure Dead Sea mineral mud and 100% natural ingredients. The Cellulite Wrap contains fennel to help break down fatty tissue, grapefruit to stimulate blood and circulatory systems, coriander to counteract fluid retention, and lemon to boost the immune system whilst cleansing the body. A thin layer of the mud is applied to the problem area and then the client is wrapped in a foil blanket to generate heat flow. This versatile procedure can be carried out in a host of different locations as there is no dependency on an electricity supply, making it perfect for spas that use external environments to add to the experience of the treatment.

The Make Me Mud Wraps are specifically designed to work in perfect harmony with the Make Me Aromatherapy Complexes for an intensive treatment programme that combines massage and heat techniques to give proven cellulite reduction results.”

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or clients seeking an effective but fast solution to improving the appearance of cellulite, the LPG Endermologie Lipomassage™ body treatments could be the answer. LPG is a world leader in cellular stimulation, specialising in nonaggressive treatments for fat reduction,

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or a high intensity athome option for your clients, the ageLOC Galvanic Body Trio from Nu Skin offers an effective solution to cellulite without the need for large pieces of electrical equipment. The package contains the new hand held ageLOC Galvanic Body Spa unit and two advanced antiageing body products – ageLOC Body Shaping Gel and ageLOC Dermatic Effects – for a more contoured, smoother and firmer looking body.

Nu Skin’s ageLOC® Galvanic Body

skin tightening, lymphatic drainage, wrinkles and cellulite.

The new selection of four non-invasive slimming and cellulite reducing express treatments target each common problem area in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy clients without much time to spare on lengthier spa offerings.

instrument uses pulsating currents to stimulate circulation and send the active ingredients into the skin. The ageLOC® Body Shaping Gel – designed to be used in conjunction with the instrument – contains ingredients to help maintain skin’s robust structure and reinforce structural proteins relevant to healthy looking skin. It also helps refresh,

Treatments offered include: • Upper Body Tone Up to tone arms and banish back fat • Waist-ing Away for a slim waist, and a flat, firm stomach • Beach Bum to firm buttocks and saddle bags • Perfect Pins for slender thighs, toned knees and calves LPG cell stimulation is achieved using a unique patented technique.

The treatment heads feature two independent motorised rollers, (IMR Technology), each with its own miniature motor. The head is massaged over the desired area of the body, penetrating the skin’s superficial layer, boosting the natural process of lipolysis. The therapist chooses the intensity and direction of rotation, to create a bespoke treatment for each client’s specific needs. Lipomassage™ utilises Mécano-Stimulation™ to naturally re-awaken fibroblasts deep within the dermis, triggering the elimination of fat.

Lipomassage™ also naturally boosts the production of collagen and endogenous elastin to tone and sculpt the body’s contours, banishing unsightly cellulite.

Clients can expect to achieve visible results in as little as six sessions. An indicative starting rate for spas looking to introduce LPG treatments is £9.85 per day, when leasing a Mobilift M6® device for 48 months (exclusive of delivery and VAT). For more information visit www. lpgendermologie.co.uk or call 0800 085 0533 for a personalised quote.

purify and reenergise. For optimal results, the instrument with the gel is to be used three times a week on thighs, arms, buttocks and the abdomen.

The third product in this kit, ageLOC® Dermatic Effects, can be used morning and night to increase cellular turnover necessary for renewing the skin. It also contains technology to instantly diffuse light to help skin look smoother and improve the appearance of the skin’s surface. It provides daily hydration while helping extend the benefits of ageLOC® Body Shaping Gel. The RRP for the kit is £393.00, while the ageLOC Dermatic Effects and Body Shaping Gel can be offered as separate retail items, each with an RRP of £44.65. www.nuskin.com

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ADVERTORIAL

CENTER OF ATTENTION Sparcstudio is a team of interior designers and architects who are passionate about spa design. They are proud to be a key member of the design team for the newly opened Aqua Sana at Center Parcs Woburn Forest.

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aving specialised in the field for over 20 years, they know their subject ‘inside out’, as demonstrated by many of their award winning projects. The team is driven by the desire to create really unique environments with a ‘sense of place’, that will surprise and delight the spa guest.

Sparcstudio understand all of the operational and practical issues that are

key to delivering a great spa experience.

Spas created by Sparcstudio include Calcot Manor Spa, The Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel St Andrews, So SPA Sofitel London St James, and The Dormy House Spa in the Cotswolds, which opened to rave reviews in February of this year.

In the second part of our insight into the company, Sparcstudio are excited to talk about one of their very latest and

probably largest projects to date – the new Aqua Sana, Center Parcs Woburn Forest. This project certainly illustrates the team’s collaborative and innovative approach to spa design. Sparcstudio worked closely with the Center Parcs team (headed by Woburn Construction Director Don Camilleri), Holder Mathias Architects and Austrian company Schletterer to develop the exciting, new and innovative 7,200sqm Aqua Sana.

Spa Suites Sparcstudio’s involvement with Center Parcs began four years ago when they were invited to design a new, luxury Spa Suite offer for Center Parcs Elveden Forest. The six new 65sqm Spa Suites at Aqua Sana Woburn Forest – which have a direct link into the Aqua Sana Spa – offer high end, intimate, luxury accommodation to complement the existing spa experience. Each luxurious Spa Suite provides open-plan living, with feature fireplaces and large sliding glass windows onto private balconies and far reaching forest and lake views.

The design is inspired by the natural flora and fauna of the forest with each suite finished in natural materials and woodland tones. The luxurious double/ twin bedroom has an indulgent en-suite spa bathroom with opulent circular bath and a separate dressing room ‘pour deux’, with state of the art shower incorporating body jets and a ‘rain’ shower.

“Every detail has been added to give depth and connectivity to the landscape.”

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ADVERTORIAL

Innovation Sparcstudio have also been working with Center Parcs to enhance other facilities at Center Parcs Longleat Forest, Elveden Forest, Sherwood Forest and Whinfell Forest; such as the Aqua Sana reception, retail areas, express treatment zone, treatment rooms and pre and post treatment lounges and pamper ‘hideaways’. They have also applied their creativity to the interior design of the 75 bedroom hotel at Woburn Forest. Lessons learnt during this phase of innovation and development have been applied to the design of Aqua Sana Woburn Forest, resulting in an intuitive and coherent flowing spa offer, all housed within a stunning building designed by Holder Mathias Architects.

Aqua Sana

Aqua Sana World of Spa The Aqua Sana Spa, which sits at the heart of Center Parcs Woburn Forest, can accommodate up to 200 guests at a time and offers numerous thermal experiences in an innovative, social spa environment. The Aqua Sana spas at Woburn Forest were created and conceived by Schletterer, working with Holder Mathias Architects, Barr & Wray and Sparcstudio. Aqua Sana offers six thermal zones for guests to explore, which combine to a total of 25 multi-

sensory experiences inspired by natural elements such as fire, ice, minerals and herbs. Guests are encouraged to relax in the 18m outdoor pool, bathe in the forest setting or simply sleep on numerous couches and loungers within the spa or on the terrace. Spa guests can indulge in express treatments in the bespoke designed spa boutique or indulge for longer in one of 22 treatment rooms, or the pre and post treatment lounges.

“Aqua Sana offers an accessible, easy journey, designed to put guests at ease straight away so they can relax and really enjoy their spa time.”

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Sparcstudio designed interiors for all of the extensive ‘dry’ elements of the spa at Aqua Sana Woburn Forest, including the reception and retail areas, express treatment zone, changing rooms, circulation spaces, pre and post treatment lounges and treatment rooms; as well as the Vitalé Café Bar and six Spa Suites.

The Spa reception is spacious, to facilitate the large flow of spa guests who check in at this point and pass through to the changing rooms and emerge into the robed treatment areas beyond. Alongside reception and the express treatment offer, an extensive retail area houses a very comprehensive range of spa products which include Elemis, Decléor, Bliss, CND nail products, Lava Shells and Mii Makeup.

All aspects of the spa design have been influenced by the forest setting and its South West facing location overlooking The Lake. Running the full length of the spa reception is a bespoke designed organic display unit which makes clever use of larch branches as an organic backdrop. Wherever possible, sharp corners and angles have been avoided, with walls curved and illuminated with soft linear lighting and clothed in linen coloured, heavily pleated sheer curtains.

ADVERTORIAL Changing rooms are finished in rich wood veneers, soft green and warm golden wallpapers and natural stone colours; all intended to put spa guests at ease before they begin their spa experience. Passing through the changing rooms, guests enter a spacious, circular, top-lit atrium with lots of natural light and natural elements such as inset pebble floors and curved walls clad in eight metre high bamboos, all wrapped around a huge living, central tree. This open feel offers guests the opportunity to pause and orientate themselves before commencing their spa journey.

A change of mood and tone is again evident in the pre-treatment lounge area which is a softly lit, curved space where guests are met by their therapist before being taken to one of 22 treatment rooms. Low lighting levels and a warm, natural colour palette have been carefully selected for treatment circulation spaces and treatment rooms to encourage quiet contemplation and relaxation. After treatments, guests have a choice of a light relaxation lounge with full height windows overlooking a ‘Bamboo’ garden, or a deep relaxation lounge with low level lighting to help induce rest and sleep.

Aqua Sana also has its own dedicated spa café bar ‘Vitalé’, which is for the exclusive use of spa guests. Vitalé Café Bar has a natural, light and spacious feel with a large terraced area overlooking the lake and forest.

Current projects and innovations In addition to their work for Center Parcs, the Sparcstudio team is currently working on a number of hospitality, hotel and wellness projects for AB Hotels – Sopwell House, Reebok Club – Canary Wharf, Harbour Club Chelsea and Notting Hill, and the luxurious 5* retirement villages at Bishopstoke Park and Hampshire Lakes for Anchor Trust

and English Care Villages. A little further afield in Paris, Sparcstudio are also designing 400 lodges and apartments for Disney within its new ‘Villages Nature’ resort that is due to open early 2016.

For more information please visit www.sparcstudio.co.uk or call 0844 879 3765.

Hotel Sparcstudio worked closely with Center Parcs and Holder Mathias Architects to develop the 75 bedroom hotel within The Plaza. Bedrooms are configured as twin or double and all afford forest and lake views through fully glazed screens onto private terraces or balconies. All rooms have a spacious, open plan feel with beds placed to face the woodland views, and ensuite showers and bespoke vanity areas glimpsed through a horizontal ‘window’ feature in headboards. Natural light floods into the whole space, illuminating materials and finishes inspired by the natural flora and fauna of the forest.

“The Spa Suites offer a unique experience; a luxurious suite in the heart of the woodland directly linked to our innovative Aqua Sana Spa.” Don Camilleri, Construction Director, Woburn Forest, Center Parcs UK. JULY 2014 | WWW.MODERN-SPA.COM | 35

WORLDWIDE INSPIRATION

The Adlon Spa

The Adlon Day Spa by Resense has brought new meaning to the term spa-ing in Berlin, offering a selection of high-quality treatments, massages and beauty programs in a stylish, sophisticated setting. David Long, Chief Operating Officer of Resense Spas, gives an insight into the business.

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esense took over the management of The Adlon Spa by Resense in 2012. Our challenge was not only to ensure that we retained their current client base and attract more, but also to fully integrate the spa within the hotel and make it a key attraction for hotel guests. We have created a strong relationship with the hotel team, and through our combined efforts, the spa is steadily achieving all its objectives. We are continually tailoring the spa concept to ensure we are giving Berliners what they desire.

“We offer a European spa experience, tailoring each treatment to guests’ needs. We are firm believers that inner balance reflects favourably in our appearance, so we take pride in offering a range of innovative, holistic and results orientated body and skincare treatments with exceptional attention to the wellbeing of our guests.

“As you would expect, The Adlon Spa by Resense offers a full range of massages, facials and body treatments.

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WORLDWIDE INSPIRATION

The Adlon Signature Ritual is deeply nurturing and begins with a warming lavender and rosewood foot compress before commencing with a customised full body treatment.

This incorporates body brushing, smoothing black grape and sunflower exfoliation, a nourishing antioxidant green tea wrap and a refreshing floral bath. A soothing full body massage with pure, botanical extracts of geranium and ylang-ylang will continue to relax guests before the focus moves to the face with the ultimate 100% manual lifting facial treatment. Either nourishing, hydrating or purifying botanical essences are selected to specifically suit the client’s skin type. The ritual continues with a blissfully soothing cranial therapy before concluding with Daniele de Winter’s signature tension-releasing shoulder and neck massage with hydrating extracts of lemon, eucalyptus and incense.

“Additionally, we offer a substantial range of beauty treatments such as

waxing, eyelash treatments and makeup application. We firmly believe that what we describe as ‘housekeeping beauty treatments’ should be more than just simply a treatment, but part of the spa experience. For example, waxing doesn’t necessarily have to be a painful experience – we try and make it more enjoyable by offering little extras such as a mask during the treatment, so guests actually start to look forward to their next

visit. In addition, guests can enjoy the services of our salon which offers hair and nail services, as well as our Watsu pool for water shiatsu treatments and yoga room.

“Resense’s expertise is in making sure product partners, along with every other element of the spa, fits the market.

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About David Long

With over 25 years’ experience in the wellness industry, David became Resense’s Chief Operating Officer in January 2014 and is now in charge of all of Resense’s spa operations. A graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University with an HND in Business and a Diploma in Sport Coaching, David has led spa and wellness projects in the Middle East, Europe, SE Asia and China. After successfully managing a number of large health clubs, including the largest private health club in the UK (7000 members and 150 staff), David then managed the pre-opening and operation of a number of spas internationally, including Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea & Spa, Shangri-La Pudong in China and ESPA at the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt. David then went on to hold a regional position and oversee a portfolio which included One&Only, The Address, The Leela Palace Hotel & Resorts and Aldar Hospitality & Hotels. Prior to joining Resense, David worked for NStyle in the UAE as a Business Development Consultant. His expert leadership of Resense’s Operations, Training and Spa Managers is critical to the success and performance of our spas around the world. www.kempinski.com/en/berlin/hotel-adlon

particular market. With this in mind, for The Adlon, we use product houses Daniele de Winter, Dermalogica and OPI nail care.

“Daniele de Winter was selected for its range of very luxurious, entirely natural botanical skincare products from Monaco. It is one of the very few companies to have the royal seal in Monaco and has earned a reputation as a prescient innovator and beauty visionary for its ‘inside out’ philosophy, which is based on the premise that outer beauty is dependent on inner wellbeing. We chose to feature Dermalogica as the brand is recognised in the spa market for providing high quality products, using high quality ingredients that target problem areas of the skin.

As there are multiple ranges within the

brand, there is something that will work for just about any skincare problem.

OPI is one of the most successful nail care brands on the market. As well as offering a fabulous range of colours and nourishing nail treatments, OPI is favoured by many top make-up artists and acclaimed as one of the best nail lacquers by top beauty editors worldwide.

“Resense is currently in the process of finalising an exciting new ‘Definitive’ treatment which will launch at The Adlon Spa very soon. In addition to this, Resense has recently finalised a collaboration with the world’s oldest gentlemen’s barber shop, Truefitt & Hill, based in St. James in London, and we will be launching a luxurious gentlemen’s grooming service together with their

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prestigious products at The Adlon Spa towards the end of summer. We are also introducing a highly effective, non-invasive advanced cosmeceutical treatment called HydraFacial which will particularly appeal to the local market. This skin health machine offers a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that delivers results against wrinkles, oily skin, sun damage and hyperpigmentation with no discomfort or downtime. HydraFacial also offers a ‘take home’ range that will be introduced with the treatment later this year. For Resense, it is all about the guest, so we are continually monitoring and listening to our guests and ensuring we provide the products they need.

“For the industry, the demand for advanced cosmeceutical treatments will continue to boom, led by the advancements in technology and an ageing global population that wants to look younger, but is looking for alternatives to expensive cosmetic surgery. Introducing HydraFacial means that we will be meeting these growing demands.

“Men’s grooming is another huge growth area, thanks to an increase in information about male grooming in the media, a wider range of products on the market and the usage of celebrities such as David Beckham to endorse brands. We are really excited about the new partnership with Truefitt & Hill, ensuring that The Adlon Spa by Resense fully caters to the needs of its male guests.”

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SEASONAL SPA-ING

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he weather outside is just beautiful – it’s warm, sunny and feels like summer could well be here. The winter wool is retired to the back of the closet and the linen is out. Nail colour has moved from dark blue to peachy fresh and hair colour cancelled until the autumn. We all make deliberate seasonal changes in our own lives so shouldn’t spa treatment menus do the same?

Salons do this very well; their menus cater for every eventuality – flip flop friendly beach pedi’s, LBD exfoliation for the festive seasons, warming stone massage in the depths of winter and ‘spring cleans’ leading into summer, but spas tend to keep the same list season through season, which means they might be missing a trick.

So do we do this because we think that a spa visit is always and only a chance to relax, rewind, revitalise and return to the ‘normal’ world fully recharged, leaving seasonal treatments for the salons? Or do we do this just because it’s always the way it’s been done – or is it because we didn’t really think about it?

Why not meet halfway; why not have a seasonal treatment list? Restaurants change menus, make-up ranges introduce new colours, and fashion houses do new fabrics. Why not have ‘spring/summer spa’ collections?

These collections can keep the heart of spa but with a twist of seasonal. If I was offered a more cleansing body oil in spring I would take it. It makes sense – fresher in summer, warmer and cosier in winter. The same with my facial – maybe a cooling mist and lighter oil, with a touch of lip balm to finish to leave me glowing, sun kissed and with less

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need for make-up. Or deeply nourishing facials for autumn, and hydrating for the depths of winter? Who knows, It may even drive retail sales as guests realise they should be adapting their skincare as the seasons change, but I digress…

It may even be exactly the same treatment menu but with a tagline after the description along the lines of: ‘Ideal for Deep Winter Nourishment’ or ‘Exfoliating Your Way into Summer’.

Maybe it’s a simple, in-house printed menu with your ‘specials for the season’ that goes out with your treatment list, or is flagged online in your menu download.

It goes back to my ‘high horse’ topic.

We are the one industry where we let our clients book in for what they want, rather than guiding them to what they really need and would feel so much better for. Making their visit more relevant and therefore more appropriate makes for better results and has them rebooking.

Spa treatments are still considered a luxury, and until we can guide and steer customers in the right direction, achieving the best results, they won’t ever become a necessity – and that seems such a shame to miss out on. www.janescrivner.com

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TROUBLESHOOTING

UNDER THE SKIN As a therapist, your clients will look to you for professional advice in all areas.

Modern Spa talks to some of the industry’s best for their tips on tackling some of the most common skin complaints.

Hyperpigmentation Shashi Gossain, Founder of PharmaClinix The condition

Hyperpigmentation appears as dark patches on the skin. It tends to occur in sun exposed areas such as the cheeks and forehead, but it can also occur following any trauma on the face or body. People of all ages can suffer from hyperpigmentation. Younger women usually suffer from it after acne, laser surgery, pregnancy or oral contraceptive use. Middle aged and older women and men suffer from hyperpigmentation primarily on the cheeks from UV sun damage. The mechanism of the condition is that the cells producing the pigment melanin are working overtime; thus, there is then a surplus of melanin. This melanin then leaks into the skin cells above it and gives rise to dark patches on the skin. Since Asian, Arabic and darker skin tones pigment so easily, it is these skin tones which are most prone to scarring and hyperpigmentation, and therefore are required to prevent sun damage and inflammation of skin more rigorously than those with a fairer skin type.

Treatment

Generally hyperpigmentation gets worse with age, so it is important to treat hyperpigmentation early when it is less resistant. Once hyperpigmentation is present, topical applications using tyrosinase-inhibitors and skin peels may be necessary. A combination of skin whitening agents are needed to reduce pigmentation by working at multiple mechanisms of melanin syntheses and degradation. The best known ingredients for treating hyperpigmentation are:

• Kojic acid • Arbutin • Azaleic acid • Phytic acid • Dioic acid • Vitamin C Maximum sun protection is critical to preventing hyperpigmentation, especially in darker skin types.

Furthermore, rapid healing of any injury is essential to prevent prolonged inflammation that leads to hyperpigmentation. For example, laser treatment causes thermal injury to the skin which can result in post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. In order to minimise the risks and control the damage, it is imperative that the skin is treated both before and after a laser treatment. Using products such as PharmaClinix Pre-Aesthetix® Serum (£74.99), and PharmaClinix PostAesthetix® Cream (£74.99) will prevent against the risks of hyperpigmentation.

The PharmaClinix Lightenex range is a seven-strong skincare regime that has been specifically developed to reduce the symptoms of hyperpigmentation and

includes creams, serums, lotions and skin scrubs.

Each product features a unique combination of powerful and active ingredients to leave skin smooth, bright and youthful with a radiant complexion.

In addition, The Hyperpigmentation Clinic of Harley Street specialises in removing hyperpigmentation safely and effectively using a unique mandelic acid peel which also contains skin brighteners. On average, clients can expect to see a 50% reduction in hyperpigmentation after one treatment at the clinic. www.pharmaclinix.com

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Acne Ellie Semadeni, Guinot Trainer The condition

There is no overnight ‘cure’ for acne, however it can be managed and controlled by creating a tailored treatment and homecare regime with your client. Acne development is caused by three main factors: sebum activity, desquamation of skin cells and bacterial development. When too much of the hormone androgen is produced, the sebaceous gland becomes over-active, producing excess sebum. Sebum is then broken into fatty acids by bacteria present in our skin; this irritates the

follicle wall causing inflammation. As the epidermal wall thickens and narrows, dead cells plug the opening creating an anaerobic environment which is perfect for bacteria to thrive.

The first step to take when dealing with acne is attempting to understand the root cause, remembering that there are numerous triggers such as hormonal changes, diet and stress.

It is then important to diagnose the grade of acne that you are working with and adapt your regime accordingly.

Dermatologists classify acne in four different grades: Grade I – Mild: • Comodones and milia • Occasional pimples • Often occurs during adolescence Grade II – Moderate: • Greater numbers of comodones and

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milia • Some papules and pustules • Slight inflammation • Often occurs during menstrual cycle Grade III – Severe: • Visible inflammation with redness • Higher numbers of papules and pustules • Some nodules • Chance of scarring increases Grade IV – Nodularcystic acne: • Numerous papules, pustules, nodules and cysts • High levels of inflammation • Severe painful breakouts

Treatment

The regime devised must therefore assist with balancing

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Rosacea Andrea Craig, Murad National Educator The condition

the skin – to heal and prevent further breakouts, reduce hyperkeratinisation, and minimise bacterial development; whilst improving the general health of the skin through hydration. It is important to avoid products that irritate, strip and dry the skin – such aggressive products will further exacerbate the skin condition.

Multi-functional products containing ingredients to prevent blockages such as salicylic acid in conjunction with moisturising agents work well.

Guinot has created a high performance acne treatment serum, AcniLogic, containing a combination of actives, along with salicylic acid which work in synergy to rebalance, soothe redness, mattify, disinfect, moisturise and combat free radicals. In addition, educate your client about correct skin care, i.e, advise them against persistently scrubbing their skin or simply suggest your client makes minor changes to their routine. Advising that they clean their make-up brushes regularly and sterilise their phone screen daily can help prevent the spread of bacteria – this is where a therapist’s advice truly becomes invaluable to the management of acne. At Guinot we suggest an intensive course of Hydradermie2 to cleanse, purify, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. After one treatment, clients can expect an average reduction in sebum levels of 88.9%. In-between treatments, a strict homecare routine maintains these results. www.uk.guinot.com

Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterised by flare-ups on the face where blood vessels enlarge, resulting in a flushed appearance.

Symptoms include: facial redness, bumps and pimples, skin thickening and eye irritation.

It is important to note, rosacea is NOT acne. Conditions and symptoms of rosacea can sometimes be similar to acne which creates a misunderstanding and mistreatment of the skin condition.

Rosacea often occurs in adults, and can include acne-like bumps that are often mistaken for actual acne. However, symptoms of redness, enlarged blood vessels and thickened skin are distinctive in rosacea.

Extreme temperatures can cause redness/sensitivity and rosacea-like symptoms, as it acts as a trigger which causes a skin reaction. A trigger like hot weather will determine when the redness occurs and/or how severe the symptoms are. To reduce the severity or occurrences of these triggers, fragile skin requires vital nutrients that will help strengthen cell function, reduce inflammation and avoid irritation.

Additionally, spicy foods and alcohol can aggravate the condition, and stress can be a major trigger for some rosacea sufferers. Stress is unavoidable in our society so it is critical to identify where you can lessen stress in all areas of your life.

Treatment

If your client has rosacea I recommend avoiding anything that will overstimulate their skin. Heat aggravates the condition so make sure you don’t use steam, and steer clear of products containing physical grains as they will irritate the skin and cause redness.

The key to treating redness and sensitivity is calming and soothing the skin with the proper topical and internal products. For those who suffer from rosacea or other sensitive skin syndromes, ingredients that calm and soothe redness like zinc, curcumin, aloe vera and vitamin B6 are an important addition to the use of topical products.

Also, look for products that contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatories such as pomegranate extract, goji extract and peppermint leaf extract.

Murad has developed an at-home skincare range and a professional treatment. The Redness Therapy range and facial reduce the severity of rosacea and other rosacea-like symptoms by strengthening skin and restoring skin health at the cellular level.

Here’s a brief overview of the range and professional treatment: Soothing Gel Cleanser washes away impurities while reducing redness, heat and inflammation. Moistureenriched beads soften rough, dry skin while goji berry extract provides superior protection against inflamed skin. (RRP: £27.00 / WSP: £14.63, 200ml)

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TROUBLESHOOTING Recovery Treatment Gel contains azelaic acid and vitamin K to improve hydration and calm flushed skin, while goji berry extract accelerates the healing of dry, flaky skin. Zinc oxide and peppermint leaf extract soothe skin and help reduce stinging and sensitivity to improve skin comfort all day. (RRP: £49.00 / WSP: £26.54, 50ml) Correcting Moisturiser SPF15 neutralises and protects inflamed, irritated skin by minimising redness with colour correcting tint while shielding against sun irritation. Vitamin K reduces surface redness while goji berry extract reduces inflamed skin and free radical damage. (RRP: £38.00 / WSP: £20.58, 50ml) Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum hydrates skin on contact, improving suppleness and resiliency to help decrease irritation and redness.

Hyaluronic acid and glycolipids allow skin to attract vital moisture, lecithin helps to improve the skin’s barrier function and chamomile and arnica soothe and improve suppleness. (RRP: £49.00 / WSP: £26.54, 30ml) Redness Therapy Facial. This treatment gently soothes and calms, strengthens the skin’s barrier function and provides instant hydration for maximum relief. It’s void of steam and extractions, allowing sensitive skin to benefit from the application of two deeply calming facial masks. This therapeutic facial cools skin on contact, instantly alleviating redness and sensitivity while restoring hydration.

At Murad, we suggest clients use our three step routine: Cleanse/Tone, Treat/ Repair and Hydrate/Protect, to ensure that at each stage of their skincare regime they are getting the best results for their skin. However, if skin is very red and sensitive, they may want to start with simply cleansing and moisturising, and add in the step two once skin is stronger.

Also, I recommend taking Dr. Murad’s Inclusive approach to skincare that works to improve skin and overall health through diet, lifestyle and managing stress. Sufferers should also try to avoid using steam and hot water. Clients can expect to see a difference in just a few days if these steps are followed. www.murad.co.uk

Psoriasis Lydia Sarfati, Repêchage CEO and Founder The condition

Psoriasis is a genetic disease and is best treated by a doctor. As aestheticians we can help to relieve itching that comes along with psoriasis by, for example, administering a sea water bath, salt bath, or seaweed bath to clients. We can also help clients relieve stress by treating them with a massage with anti-oxidant oils that is calming and soothing. Psoriasis is not contagious, so there is no need to worry, but aestheticians should wear latex free gloves or massage over the sheets with the shiatsu method.

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Therapists should avoid using stimulating products. Essential oils of mint, peppermint, AHA, BHA, and scrubs of any kind should be avoided.

I have found that sea mud masks work well with flare ups. Our Vita Cura® Triple Action Nutrí Oil and Vita Cura® Triple Action Body Soufflé are also great for those who suffer from psoriasis.

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The mafura oil in these products have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that will help to really soothe the skin. Shea butter will also help to soften the skin, and is excellent for those who suffer from psoriasis. www.repechage.com

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Dry skin Noella Gabriel, Elemis Director of Product and Treatment Development The condition

Dry skin shows very fine lines on the neck and mouth, expression lines on the forehead and can be a sign of dehydration, but skin is influenced by so many external factors such as diet, lifestyle and stress, which all have an impact on our skin.

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Clients should avoid soap, high alkaline products and products containing alcohol, as they can strip the skin and lead to skin irritations and dehydration.

Look out for gentle ingredients that will moisturise but also soothe dry skin.

A creamy exfoliator like the Papaya Enzyme Peel will gently dissolve dead skin cells to reveal a brighter complexion, or a cream or gel face mask should be chosen over a clay base, which can be drying on the skin.

Exotic Cream Moisture Mask is a great choice. When it comes to toner, clients should look for actives that suit their specific skin type, for example, apricot is great for sensitive skin (and can be found in the Soothing Apricot Toner) and Ginseng is perfect for dry skin (and can be found in the Rehydrating Ginseng Toner.)

Dry skin cannot be overcome just by introducing a moisturiser. It is important to cleanse, tone and follow with a nourishing product such as the Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules daily, and a moisturising mask should be

used twice weekly. Ingredients such as rose petal, mimosa, brown seaweed, rose absolute and quartz extracts all rehydrate, attract moisture and ensure the epidermis has maximum moisture to function and protect. Moisturising is important for many reasons for all skin types; it is key for keeping skin

healthy, holding and retaining moisture, maintaining good hydration levels and preventing and improving dry skin.

Think of moisturising skin as giving it a big drink full of replenishment, and antioxidants. It helps to reinforce the skin’s natural hydro/lipid (water/oil) barrier. www.elemis.com

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The Rose Garden Spa

The Rose Garden Spa is situated in the historic Canterbury Hotel, a Georgian building dating back to 1785 that retains many of its original features. Newly opened in February this year, the spa provides a tranquil setting in the heart of a busy city centre. The team at The Rose Garden gives an insight into the story so far.

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he decision to introduce the spa to the hotel came about when the hotel was taken over in 2012.

As it already had a heated indoor swimming pool, and Canterbury city had an opening for a spa, a decision was made in 2013 to turn some of the hotel rooms into treatment areas. To help the owner, Lynda Desmarais, a spa consultant, Jean Oliver, was contacted to create the spa. In this period of time, Thalgo, ORLY and Vita Liberata were decided on as our stockists and suppliers, and two treatment rooms and a manicure and pedicure room were put in.

“In August 2013, the three therapists were chosen. Kathryn Breen was selected as Senior Spa Therapist, and Laura Smith and Lucy Arthurs were chosen as Spa Therapists. In September, whilst the hotel was being completely renovated and the spa rooms transformed, the girls embarked on a six week intensive training

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programme. On November 11th 2013, the spa was officially opened, and we had a successful first Christmas.

However, in January we expanded the spa further, adding a third treatment room and a relaxation room to help create a spa boutique-like, personal feel.

Once all the work was completed, the spa was reopened and launched at the beginning of February this year.

“Since reopening, our primary focus has been on providing quality products and a premium service. We are so happy to have discovered the brands that we use here at the spa – Thalgo, Perron Rigot, ORLY and Vita Liberata.

We have had such fantastic feedback about our treatments; the products really reflect the spa ethos of total luxury and high quality relaxation.

“We have been very happy with our brand of choice, Thalgo. They use marine active ingredients from sea based plants, holding up to 90%

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more nutrients than land plants, which you find are the source of some other product houses. The truth is in the client feedback, with many of our clients saying that our Thalgo facials are some of the very best they have ever had!

The Thalgo body treatments have been very popular too, and we have our Rose Garden Spa signature treatment – a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage, followed by a bespoke purity ritual facial – which makes the perfect relaxing treat.

“We have a range of treatments from our menu to suit our various clients’ needs, including a selection of male treatments. We wanted it to be an environment that men also felt comfortable to come to. Because of this, we have kept the spa very neutral in design. We wanted to create a space where clients could leave the stresses of everyday life in a room that feels so tranquil and calm. We are very happy

that the rooms have lots of natural light too; they are so uplifting and bright – the clients have commented on how fresh and airy the environment is.

“We also love the manicure and pedicure area. The room has lots of original features from the listed building in which it resides and we have complemented the features by putting in a bespoke, hand crafted pedicure chair that was shipped from Canada.

Although the room is located at the front of the property, the windows have been transformed to ensure that none of the outside traffic and noise can be heard, making The Rose Garden Spa a haven from the hustle and bustle of Canterbury city centre.

“To promote our spa we have used a combination of techniques. We created a Facebook and Twitter account, and we regularly update these to keep in contact with our local clients. As we are part of the hotel, we contact all

guests staying here, and offer exclusive discounts and offers for them. The therapists have branched out and connected with local businesses, magazines and publicists too, which has given us exposure to local literature.

We are still working on our marketing strategy, with a focus on getting our name well-known in the local area.

“Our plan at the moment is to have a successful summer and look towards making our business profitable and providing our clients with the best treatments possible. We are so excited to extend our treatment menu in the future as we have plans to offer reflexology, and are currently in the process of looking to introduce Lava Shell Massage. Ultimately, we want to earn ourselves an outstanding reputation and gain a loyal clientele.” www.rosegardenspa.co.uk

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MODERN COMFORT Looking to update your treatment furniture? Modern Spa highlights some options to consider that will offer the best in therapist and client comfort, while adding to the stylish look of your treatment room.

The Avebury from Beautelle

The 903 Pedicure Chair from Beauty Deals Direct The 903 Pedicure Spa Chair from Beauty Deals Direct combines a neat and compact base, a fully automatic movement slide and recline, and a three stage massage function allowing lower back, shoulder and neck massage.

Additionally, its hand-remote operated vibration seat allows the client to adjust intensity during their treatment. This chair also includes whirlpool foot tub jets and LED colour changing lights.

The 903 Pedicure Spa Chair costs £1399.00 + VAT. www.beautydealsdirect.co.uk

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Available from late summer, the new Avebury range from Beautelle is specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s high-end spa and salon user, with all items featuring a standard two-section couch, a wider two-section model to accommodate larger clients, and a three-section couch/chair. This Two-Section Couch is fully electrically operated, and features an electronic back rest allowing you to manoeuvre your client at the touch of a button, together with a touch sensitive foot rail giving effortless, hands free height adjustment on all sides. The price for this model starts at £1575.00 + VAT, with many additional options and extras available to order. www.beautelle.co.uk

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The Cosmolore Spa Chair from Greiner The Cosmolore Spa Chair from Greiner is a high quality manicure and pedicure chair with extra soft and comfortable upholstery.

On request it can be equipped with a ‘wellness kit’ – an electrically adjustable leg rest and/or massage unit in the backrest and/or seat. Accessories including a trolley and table complete with holder, pad and bowl can be added, to perfectly prepare you for your manicure and pedicure treatments.

Greiner furniture is available in the UK through Albert Ewan Design, and prices for this model start from £1650.00 + VAT (not including accessories). www.albertewandesign.com

The CC400/MB4 Electric Multi-Couch from Carlton Beauty and Spa The CC400/MB4 Electric Multi-Couch from Carlton Beauty and Spa is a highly practical and versatile couch – its four sections mean that it may be used as either a couch or a chair. It has a luxurious 4” upholstery padding, ensuring total comfort for your client. It is also adjustable with an electric lift and backrest adjustment, ensuring a good working position for the therapist during the treatment. The CC400/MB4 costs £1095.00 + VAT. www.thecarltongroup.co.uk

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“This clinical trial will make a huge difference to women who are looking for an effective treatment and homecare products to target the appearance of their cellulite,” believes WHD Ltd Managing Director Marion Cadwell.

“Bioslimming by Provence Cosmetics France has been shown to address the problem at its core, and this is one of the reasons why women who use Bioslimming regularly are so successful in quickly reducing the appearance of their cellulite and fat deposits on their stomach, hips and thighs.”

“Research has shown that cellulite is caused by inflammation in the skin, which, over time, contributes to the breakdown of collagen, resulting in a reduction of the skin’s firmness and suppleness,” says Flora Vergnolle, CEO of Provence Cosmetics. “This new evidence confirms that cellulite isn’t just about fat, and indeed, many women who are troubled the most by cellulite

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Bioslimming combines the application of the active ingredients through massage and heat to produce incredible results from the first treatment.

The clinical trial revealed that following one treatment, the appearance of fat deposits and cellulite was reduced by 47%. 93% of the women tested found that their skin was smoother, 86% noted firmer skin, 82% noted a global remodelling effect and 81% noted that their cellulite was visibly attenuated.

Unlike many other treatments and

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products on the market at present, Bioslimming uses a combination of four creams/gels in the professional spa treatment and a trio of products for home care use, ensuring an optimum amount of natural active ingredients is delivered to the problem areas with each treatment.

Due to the unique formulation and combination of active ingredients contained in Bioslimming, it successfully targets the fat cells, addresses the connective tissue and circulation aspects of cellulite, as well as having a number of additional benefits over and above inch loss, weight loss and reduction in appearance of cellulite.

One of its main ingredients is caffeine. As a stimulant, it means that its application to the affected areas increases the metabolism, helps increase blood flow and facilitates the swift burning of fat in the adjoining areas. Caffeine also plays a part in the fat burning process itself – this action is reinforced with the algae extracts used in the Provence Cosmetics formulas.

For maximum results, a course of treatments combined with the Bioslimming Trio Homecare is recommended. To find out how to introduce this amazing treatment into your salon, spa or MediSpa, visit www. bioslimming.co.uk or phone 01290 553114.

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Since MoroccanTan® launched there in 2011 it has captured the attention of tanning pros all over the country and is now the fastest growing professional tanning system on the Australian market.

Australian salons love the MoroccanBlend™ formula and DermaLock™ technology, both of which help to hydrate the skin and promote the perfect long lasting tan with luxurious results.

MoroccanTan® the collections:

The MoroccanTan® Original collection is made up of three professional solutions suited to naturally fair and medium skin tones; the formula has a cool undertone which helps neutralise the natural redness in the skin.

Designed for naturally darker olive skin tones, the MoroccanTan® Exotic collection consists of two professional solutions. The collection’s violet undertones compliment a natural olive skin tone creating a deep brown colour.

The MoroccanTan® Retail tanning range contains five key products ranging from an Airbrush Spray to Gradual Tanning Mousse, perfect for clients looking to maintain a natural bronze tan between appointments! Boost revenue within your business with the MoroccanTan® retail products only available through you, the professional.

The partnership between MoroccanTan® and Sweet Squared will facilitate the introduction of MoroccanTan® into the UK and ROI through our large network of established beauty professionals.

Our award winning education will enable therapists to venture in to spray tanning for the first time or build upon and perfect existing skills resulting in a long lasting tan and treatment that will have clients queuing up for that all year round summer glow!

CND Education Ambassador and MoroccanTan Ambassador, Alison Guy, explains the benefits of introducing MoroccanTan treatments into your business.

What are the advantages of adding a tanning service to the salon?

Tanning is a great income generator for any salon, spa or mobile technician. The ability to give your clients a year round healthy glow without the risk of any sun damage is fantastic! This is a quick treatment which offers a high earning potential and is the perfect addition to any treatment list and pamper package.

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What types of tan application are available?

When I first started offering tanning treatments I performed a manual cream tan application and the treatment could take up to an hour; I would carry this out on my beauty couch. Due to industry innovation and advanced products, salons can now offer spray tans which are much quicker and more affordable for the client. Whether you have a dedicated spray room or pop-up tent, this treatment will take between 15-25 minutes.

What type of training is required?

Spray tanning is a great treatment with high client satisfaction if you spray well! No one wants to be left patchy.

I love attending great and in-depth educational training which is crucial for any treatment you want to perform well for your customer. It is also essential to be a trained therapist and certified with your chosen brand in order to be insured to perform the treatments.

MoroccanTan offers a one day, new to tan course or a half day conversion for certified tanning professionals. These cover product and machine specific training and incorporate sections such as spray pattern techniques, troubleshooting, marketing the treatment and retailing.

The MoroccanTan One Day Course

The course includes a MoroccanTan Getting Started Kit (providing up to 12 full body spray tans when used with the Glam Spray Tan Machine).

Kit includes: • X1 Glam Spray Tan Machine • X2 MoroccanTan Exotic Collection Sample Pack (2 x 125ml) • X3 MoroccanTan Original Collection Sample Pack (3 x 125ml) Course price: £195.00 + VAT

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This course is perfect for established, qualified spray tan professionals who want to upgrade to MoroccanTan or build on existing skills.

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Tans vary in cost from both area to area and brand to brand.

When I work out my treatment costs I look at my time, product costs and overheads. I choose to use MoroccanTan which costs me £2.65 to perform and I charge £18.00 for this 15 minute treatment.

Which marketing techniques do you use to bring in more customers?

Advertising is key, and the power of social media is phenomenal. Anything from a Facebook page to Twitter posts, remembering to hashtag your brand, helps market your treatments. Having a dedicated website where you can publicise client testimonials, shout about the brands you love and use and why, plus your treatment costs, grandstands what you to do to the consumer. You can also eBlast your current client database with information and promotions, such as recommend a friend and receive a discount. Charity events are also fantastic publicity whilst helping worthy causes.

For more information on MoroccanTan® and how it can transform your business, call Sweet Squared today on 0845 210 6060. www.sweetsquared.com

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I am on a constant mission to find my perfect foundation, forever scouring the internet for reviews on full coverage, light coverage, medium coverage, and sort-of-full-but-a-bit-sheerthat-will-make-me-look-healthy coverage, and never really knowing what to go for. I have tried a few tinted moisturisers and BB creams as I’m keen to get away from a heavy-duty base, but I have never felt confident enough with the coverage they offer. So far, the Resultime Multi-Corrective CC Cream seems to be the perfect solution. It goes on beautifully, has major staying power and it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing a thing – even though it covers everything I need it to. It also gives my skin that ‘glow’ that people always speak of – the kind of glow that is the clearly the result of a decent product and not that of a mid-afternoon oil breakout which is usually the case with me. I’ll definitely be using this throughout the summer as an alternative to a heavy, clog-up-your-pores foundation. www.resultime.co.uk 66 | WWW.MODERN-SPA.COM | JULY 2014

I know it’s fashionable now to have big eyebrows. Everyone wants them, and the bushier the better, but I’m not greedy.

I just want eyebrows. Normal eyebrows made up of actual hair. Apart from a few annoying hairs that pop up in the only places that I don’t want hairs, mine just do not grow. I never really used to bother sorting this out as I believed it required too much effort, but it’s common knowledge that decent brows can do wonders for the face, so I decided to try out the Christian Eyebrow Kit. Each kit includes semi-permanent make-up in one of several colour options, a brush and three different stencils of varying size to use as a guide to create the perfect shape. I initially tried the largest stencil – this looked ridiculous. The middle stencil – also pretty ridiculous. I don’t suit large eyebrows, it turns out. However the smallest one is perfect for me. After a few attempts it becomes quite easy; you just manoeuvre it around and dab on the powder until you’re left with a better version of what you had in the first place. The powder stays on all day, and if I’m particularly short on time, the quality of the brush means that I can create a pretty good shape myself, without the help of a stencil. As a simple, non-permanent solution to the lack of good eyebrows, this is pretty wonderful. www.christianeyebrow.com

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HUMPTY BUMPTY Make sure you’re catering for your pregnant clients by offering a wide range of at-home treats for both mum and bump. Here’s our pick of the most indulgent products on offer.

Kerstin Florian Fuß Balm, RRP £28.50 Kerstin Florian Fuß Balm is a wonderfully cooling product, perfect for tension areas – the neck, shoulders, feet and ankles – which suffer during pregnancy. Menthol, rosemary, pine and lavender combine in this foot and body crème to improve circulation, and ease muscle tension, soreness and joint pain. www.kerstinflorian.co.uk

Tri-Dosha Support Bath/Body Oil, RRP £33.00 This natural massage oil is a comforting and supportive solution for relaxation and pain relief and will help ease tense muscles during your clients’ most important nine months.

This nurturing pregnancy blend containing mandarin extracts makes a wonderful present for expectant mums. www.tri-dosha.co.uk

AromaWorks Bath Oil, RRP £34.50 AromaWorks’ luxury bath oils are the perfect option for pregnant ladies and are available in two blends – Serenity and Nurture – both designed to free the mind of daily stresses, and provide a wonderfully balancing experience. The Serenity blend combines lemongrass, neroli and geranium essential oils, as well as organic coconut oil to restore emotions. A splash of sumptuous organic evening primrose leaves skin nourished and silky smooth. Nurture combines the fruity, crisp aroma of may chang, the sweet, fresh scent of Roman camomile and the aromatic delicately woody fragrance of sandalwood. www.aroma-works.com

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Modern Spa Loves The Bumps A Daisy pregnancy collection from The Natural Spa Factory consists of three gorgeous treats for mums-to-be, with products infused with aromatic middle Eastern aromas of mandarin and neroli. Additionally, calming palmarosa and rosewood help create products that restore moisture, ease the effects of water retention and increase circulation, resulting in a more restful night’s sleep.

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Bumps A Daisy Pregnancy Body Moisturiser, RRP £13.50 Blended with skin loving sweet almond oil, the Bumps A Daisy Pregnancy Body Moisturiser is a thick, velvety nourishing cream that is perfect for rehydrating the skin. Designed to be applied to the whole body, including the face and bump, this product locks in moisture and nourishes dry and tired pregnant bodies. www.naturalspafactory.com

Bumps A Daisy Pregnancy Oil, RRP £13.50 Applying Bumps A Daisy’s ‘Darn Those Stretch Marks’ Body Oil with gentle and slow circular motions over the bump will deeply relax both mother and baby, and will help protect and nourish the skin. www.naturalspafactory.com

Bumps A Daisy Hand and Foot Pregnancy Scrub, RRP £16.00 This gentle yet effective formula is ideal for use on elbows, dry hands and tired aching feet. Used twice a week, this scrub will exfoliate, cleanse and perfectly prepare skin for the application of the moisturiser or body oil. www.naturalspafactory.com

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CND Sweet Squared 0845 210 6060 www.sweetsquared.com www.twitter.com/sweetsquared

Technogym U.K. Ltd. 01344 300 236 01344 300 238 UK_info@technogym.com http://www.technogym.com

Leighton Denny Expert Nails Richards & Appleby 0845 862 1525 www.leightondennyexpertnails.com www.twitter.com/leightondennyEN

SPA TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATIONS Checkaprofessional.com 0808 901 9042 info@checkaprofessional.com www.checkaprofessional.com www.twitter.com/checkaprof

DESIGN Sparcstudio 0844 879 3765 neil@sparcstudio.co.uk www.sparcstudio.co.uk

EYELASH SERVICES & TREATMENTS Beautytrix - Flirties 0845 022 2233 www.beautytrix.me Eyelash Design Company 0208 500 9028 info@lashperfect.co.uk www.lashperfect.co.uk Thalia Distribution & Training Academy 0800 014 8231 info@thalia-dta.eu www.thalia.com www.twitter.com/THALIADTA

FURNITURE REM UK Ltd 01282 619977 01282 619617 sales@rem.co.uk

HAIR REMOVAL Beautytrix 0845 022 2233 www.beautytrix.me Couture Training Waxxpress, Caronlab, Masqua 0121 647 7244 info@couture-training.com www.couture-training.com www.facebook.com/couturetrainingacademyltd www.twitter.com/CoutureTraining

O’Nine Nails UK Julie Brown Nails & Education 07795 810 898 www.twitter.com/onineuk OPI Nails Lena White Ltd 01923 240 010 www.opiuk.com www.twitter.com/OPINails Thalia Distribution & Training Academy 0800 0148 231 info@thalia-dta.eu www.thalia.com www.twitter.com/THALIADTA

SKIN CARE Elemis 0207 907 2741 www.elemis.com www.twitter.com/elemis GLAMGLOW Natalie Roche – For The Love Of Beauty 0844 800 7661 info@glamglowmud.co.uk customercare@glamglowmud.co.uk press@glamglowmud.co.uk www.glamglowmud.co.uk www.twitter.com/GLAMGLOW_UK Goldi Dead Sea Skin Care Ganesha Group 0845 862 5110 Info@ganeshagroup.co.uk www.goldideadseausa.com www.twitter.com/ganeshagroupuk

MindBody 0203 397 4810 www.uk.mindbody.com www.twitter.com/mindbodysalon Phorest Salon Software 0207 100 9290 01483 326 504 letsgrow@phorest.com www.phorest.com

TANNING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT Beautytrix 0845 022 2233 www.beautytrix.me Xen-Tan Natalie Roche – For the Love of Beauty 0844 800 7661 customercare@xen-tan.co.uk press@xen-tan.co.uk

TEXTILES Création Baumann 020 7226 7748 (phone) 020 7226 7753 (fax) 07791 986 728 (mobile) mary.hall@creationbaumann.co.uk www.creationbaumann.com

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Beautytrix 0845 022 2233 www.beautytrix.me Couture Training 0121 647 7244 info@couture-training.com www.couture-training.com www.facebook.com/couturetrainingacademyltd www.twitter.com/CoutureTraining

Laser S.O.S. Ltd 01480 460 990 info@lasersos.com www.lasersos.com

Eyelash Design Company 0208 500 9028 info@lashperfect.co.uk www.lashperfect.co.uk

MAKE-UP BRANDS

Pevonia 01449 727 000 www.pevonia.co.uk www.twitter.com/PevoniaUK

Julie Brown Nails & Education 07795 810 898 www.onineuk.com www.twitter.com/onineuk

Jane Iredale IIAA Ltd 0208 450 2020 www.janeiredale.co.uk www.twitter.com/JaneIredale_UK

Thalia Distribution & Training Academy 0800 014 8231 info@thalia-dta.eu www.thalia.com www.twitter.com/THALIADTA

Thalia Distribution & Training Academy 0800 014 8231 info@thalia-dta.eu www.thalia.com www.twitter.com/THALIADTA

Harley Wax 0845 612 1944 info@harleywaxing.co.uk www.harleywaxing.co.uk www.twitter.com/HarleyWax

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