Fitness & Beauty Update - June 2022

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4 Editor’s Recommendations 6 Brow’s & Lash’s 8 Waxing 10 Furniture 12 Skincare 18 Haircare 20 Sports News 24 Activewear 26 Product News

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16 SIMONE THOMAS WELLNESS AND HUMĀNERY PUT SUPPLEMENTS FOR MEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP Simone Thomas Wellness today announces its entire range of award winning, certified supplements are now available on Humānery, the online grooming and self-care destination for men.

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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER SKINCARE REGIME WITHOUT THE FAFF? Look no further than natural supplements brand Skin Woof.

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Skin Woof Tan Enhancing Vitamins are a blend of natural vitamins, minerals, and botanicals in the form of a tablet that has been designed to help the body produce more melanin when exposed to UV light. Unlike other tanning tablets which can contain nasty ingredients that dye your skin with unnatural pigments, these vegan friendly vitamins work by improving the body’s natural ability to produce more melanin, the pigment which gives you a bronzed glow.

Skin Woof Tan Enhancing Vitamins are free from: Gluten, Soya, Flavourings, Sweeteners, Yeast, Lactose, Peanuts and Milk.

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Ideal for if you want go make-up less by the pool, the pioneering all-in-one skin supplement, Skin Woof Healthy & Radiant Skin Vitamins, contain minerals and botanicals that add vital ingredients to your diet, resulting in healthy, radiant and beautiful skin.

60 capsules (one month supply) provides the ideal platform for the appearance and overall health of your skin to begin to thrive.

As well as containing health boosters such as omega 3 & 6, multivitamins (A, C, D, E & K) and amino acids, Skin Woof Healthy & Radiant Skin Vitamins are rich in collagen to help with skin’s elasticity and hyaluronic acid.

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Why brow lamination is going to be 2022's biggest brow trend

Brow lamination is going to be the most popular brow treatment trend in 2022, according to new data, which is why it’s never been a better time to add it to your services.

Seen on celebrities such as model Gigi Hadid and singer Dua Lipa, brow lamination has continued to soar in popularity, with more than 2.1 million hash tagged posts on social media platform Instagram this year already, found a new report by aesthetic specialists Vera Clinic.

Natural brows are predicted to be the second biggest brow look this year based on the analyst of Instagram’s data, with 896,000 hash tagged posts on the platform; while fluffy brows is in third place (517,000 posts) thanks to the brow look being rocked by singer Billie Eilish.

This news isn’t surprising as brow lamination was the most popular beauty trend on fellow social platform TikTok in 2021.

Other strong brow looks that look set to make a comeback this year include the straight brow – brows with a minimal arch and a tail that drops at the end in a subtle matter – which has 9.4K posts on Instagram and is being worn by model Cara Delevigne and actress Zendaya; as well as the bold fox brow (1.3K posts) – the technique which pulls brows back into a flat brow – a trend recently spotted on model Kendall Jenner.

Brow lamination is a semi-permanent grooming treatment that creates natural-looking, brushed-up brows in just 30 minutes, and since its launch it has been giving other popular brow treatment microblading a run for its money.

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WAXING

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POPULAR BIKINI WAX TRENDS IN 2022 TO KNOW ABOUT As the cold weather finally begins to ease up, it’s almost time for that wonderful warm breeze and spring vacations! Read up on the popular bikini wax trends in 2022 to know about; you can keep on top of trends to better appeal to customers. Learn these top methods so you know what to offer in your salon to drive up your client base.

A STANDARD WAX The standard bikini wax is good to know since it’s among the most popular for clients to request. This waxing style removes hair right along the bikini line to keep things looking sleek and clean as you show off your swimsuit.

Not only is the standard bikini wax popular, but it’s also fairly easy to learn if you’re new to waxing.

THE FRENCH BIKINI WAX The French bikini wax is a great direction to steer clients if they want more hair removed than a standard wax but aren’t quite ready for a Brazilian. This style removes most of the hair, especially what’s along the panty line, leaving a rectangular shape of hair on the front section.

THE BRAZILIAN WAX This is another popular waxing style that removes hair from the entire bikini area. Keep in mind that there are a couple of different versions of this style, so talk to your client about their options on where they want hair removed before waxing.

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This style is great for those planning to wear a more revealing bikini since it removes most

hair from those areas.

However, this is not for first-time waxing technicians since it’s a bit more complicated and can feel painful for the client.

HOLLYWOOD BIKINI WAX The final popular bikini wax trends in 2022 to know about is the Hollywood bikini wax.

Similar to a Brazilian wax, this removes a majority of the hair in your lower region. However, the difference between a Hollywood and Brazilian bikini wax is that it removes all the hair in the lower region, making it completely bald.

USE THE BEST WAX High-quality wax makes waxing easier for your technicians and more comfortable for clients.

Bombshell Was sells depository wax wholesale so you can purchase your inventory in bulk.

We’ve got hard wax, soft wax strips, and wax warmers—all the supplies you need for your salon to thrive! By using wax that’s easy to apply and less painful to remove, you’ll keep your clients happy. Stock up on all the essentials so you can offer these popular bikini trends in your salon.

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Jade Peelable Wax New for 2022. With the added benefits of pure eucalyptus oil, vegan Jade Peelable helps to calm the skin, open pores, and lead to a more gentle and comfortable hair removal experience, making it a great wax for clients with more sensitive Cruelty-free | Paraben-free | Vegan

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OUTBACK ORGANICS Based in the heart of the Somerset countryside, Outback Organics offers a range of luxurious, botanical waxes and skincare products inspired by the coastlines, bushlands, and forests of Australia.

Our products have been developed in collaboration with professional therapists working within the industry, to create high-performance, modern waxes, along with a complete botanical pre and post wax care line.

Our entire range is free from synthetic colourings and fragrances, parabens and other harsh chemicals. We will never test on animals and endeavour to make as many of our products as vegan friendly as possible. www.outbackorganics.co.uk

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Furniture

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t costs a lot to open and maintain a beauty salon business, which is why DIR Salon Furniture, an industry leader with two decades in the salon furnishings business, is committed to providing business owners with salon furniture they need at a value that can’t be beaten. All DIR Salon Furniture products are designed to last a lifetime, as well as to add style and sophistication to a business. Salon furniture packages include a wide range of functional pieces that meet the needs of today’s salon business owners, including reception, manicure, pedicure, hair styling, and barber furniture.

To ensure ongoing value, all DIR Salon Furniture salon equipment comes equipped with a one-year manufacturer warranty. This is in addition to DIR’s state-of-the-art manufacturing process, which is based in the UK and backed by 20 years of successful hair salon business and retail experience around the globe.

TOP-QUALITY BEAUTY SALON FURNITURE FROM DIR IS DESIGNED TO LAST A LIFETIME DIR Salon Furniture offers a wide range of salon furniture, with a focus on quality that ensures business owners get the most for their investment

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Whether it’s a reception desk or an electrical facial bed, salon business owners can rest assured that they’re getting the best value for the price that they’re paying. Unmatched quality means that DIR Salon Furniture can stand up to heavy traffic and the daily needs of a busy salon. It also means that business owners get furniture that stays in great condition for longer, giving customers a better experience and adding a more luxurious feel to the space.

DIR Salon Furniture is proud to set the bar for what salon business owners can and should expect from their furniture purchases. As an international organization with their fingers on the pulse of global industry trends and the increased need for function and quality, they’re also dedicated to continuing to offer business owners products they can rely on at prices they can afford. Please contact DIR Salon Furniture today for more information, including financing information.

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ESCAPE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN IN YOUR SHOWER • Luxe-scented body care from MOAM Organics uses aromatherapy science to create a different mood for each occasion.

• The refillable products are 100% natural, non-toxic, vegan and biodegradable.

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A new range of aromatherapy-led and sustainable home, laundry and body care products has just launched in the UK that creates a wellness ritual to even the most mundane chores.

MOAM Organics are all 100% natural, non-toxic, vegan, biodegradable, refillable and made in the UK. Each of the products are made with essential oils that promote a different feeling of wellbeing depending on the scent.

BODY CARE MOAM’s organic body wash and lotion is an indulgent trip to Greece, with the Santorini aromatherapy blend featuring geranium, bergamot, and frankincense.

Aromatherapy mood effect: Refreshing and re-energising.

The range is pregnancy safe and suitable for children from three months. The award-winning organic body lotion has a rich yet light texture with shea and cocoa butter.

Organic body wash & lotion set: (1 x 250ml aluminium body wash refill bottle, 1 x 200ml aluminium body lotion refill bottle, 1 x 250ml Santorini body wash and 1 x 200ml Santorini body lotion) - £38.00. Also available separately.

REFILLS All the products in MOAM’s range are refillable and recyclable, simply send your empty pouch back in the freepost envelope provided and its recycling partners will recycle 100% of the packaging. You can then purchase another pouch refill to put in your eternity bottle.

All MOAM’s refillable aluminium bottles feature a minimalist pattern with a neutral tone, making it blend it beautifully with any design-led home and bring a sleek touch to the inside of your bathroom or utility room.

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Founder of MOAM, Louise Davidson, said: “We are delighted to launch our award-winning, eco-friendly cleaning, laundry, and skincare products. MOAM stands for Mums On A Mission and that is exactly what we are about; we are on a mission to eliminate harmful chemicals from your home and beauty routines by using the finest quality ingredients that still deliver remarkable results.

“We use aromatherapy techniques to curate varied, well-balanced blends of the finest quality essential oils that support wellness.

Essential oils not only smell great, but when blended correctly they can offer a boost to cleaning ingredients and encourage healthy skin and minds. In fact, we use science to drive the full extent of plant power to create mood-evoking, eco-friendly products that deliver results.”

MOAM Organics is available from www.moam.co. Prices start from £6.50.

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Skincare

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SIMONE THOMAS WELLNESS AND HUMĀNERY PUT SUPPLEMENTS FOR MEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP Simone Thomas Wellness announces its entire range of award winning, certified supplements are now available on Humānery, the online grooming and self-care destination for men.

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s a reflection of the brand’s ambitious growth plans for 2022, the agreement is part of an ongoing expansion programme for the company and a part of an ambitious drive to help buildconsumer awareness in themale wellness sector.

Suffering from hair loss and ill healthin the past, company founder Simone Thomas, created a range

of high quality, certified supplements* that support hair health and wellbeing.

The products on sale with Humānery are: • Simone Thomas Wellness Biotin Brilliance Supplement • Simone Thomas Wellness Everyday Wellness Supplement • Simone Thomas Wellness Ginkgo Biloba B+ • Simone Thomas Wellness Skin Quencher Supplement • Simone Thomas Wellness Super Greens Supplement

While the majority of current sales are made by women, the products are suitable for all adults**. It is hoped that by being on the Humānery platform which has been designed to support men in their discovery of beauty and self-care products, that more men will feel confident to shop for supplements that work for them.

Simone says, “We are delighted to be a part of the Humānery family, a brand that shares the same ethos and values as us and who understand the importance of a holistic approach to health and self-care. We know that in the shadows of the pandemic, menwant to look after themselves more than ever and whilesupplements might be on their list, they often don’t know where to start as the choice isoverwhelming.

Whether it’s a vitamin hit, post Covid boost or a desire to take better care themselves, there’ssomething from everyone with the Simone Thomas Wellness range at Humānery.”

Sid Baveja, Founder and CEO at Humānery, adds, “We hand pick allour partners and from our first meeting with Simone Thomas Wellnessit was clear they were the perfect fit for us. Much like their choice of clothes or where to eat, a lot of men are still influenced by the self-care products used by the women in their lives. We want to provide men with the education and knowledge to make these decisions for themselves and this includes feeling comfortable enough to take supplements. We promote brands that have strong values and help them to thrive on our platform. Simone Thomas Wellness not only offers the best ingredients, but they also have a strong ethical standpoint- which is exactly why we have chosen to work with them.”

Powered by organic ingredients, and formulated in the UK, Simone Thomas Wellness’ products are now available from the Humānery store.

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OWN YOUR OWN HAIR LINE PACKAGE We offer Own Your Own Hair Line Packages for Hair Technicians or Entrepreneurs and Business Owners wishing to start their own Hair Line.

Having been in the Hair Extensions business for over 20 years and after selling hair extensions ourselves we know what works and what does not!

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You will have access to our Brand Marketing team including Re-Branding your current business if required.

Both our packages will have your own branded packaging and your own branded literature all included in the price You will recover your investment within a month just through your Hair Sales plus if you’re a Hair Trainer your Online Training platform we supply to you will provide you with further sales and profits via selling to your students.

Please also remember we will be listing your salon or your business on our main training website and on our App which is on the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

What’s amazing about our packages is the HIGH level of support you will receive to launch your own Hair Line with ours or your own branding. Plus a 6 month Marketing Strategy is included in the price.

Also, included within the Own Your Own Hairline package is our Business Support Academy (BSA), which also includes the below: • Set-Up Support • Help with Branding • Goal Setting • Website Analysis • Mission and Vision Identify • Target Audience • Social Media Marketing • How to generate Sales

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KOLESTON PERFECT WELLOXON 1LITRE £7.95

The Welloxon Peroxide provides the optimal consistency alongside the new Koleston Perfect Me+ shades.

Welloxon Developer has been specifically reformulated to achieve the most accurate colour results for every client.

This Developer promotes easier and faster mixing and easy rinsing, as well as precise application and expert foil adhesion.

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SCHWARZKOPF BLOND ME 450G £15.95 Schwarzkopf Blond Me Premium Lift 9+ is the first powder lightener to provide up to 9 levels of lift on natural and coloured hair.

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It has a flexible mixing ratio (between 1:1.5 and 1:2.5), which means you can mix it to the consistency that works best for you.

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Ty Gwyn Special School in Cardiff have recently modified their sports facility to incorporate 3 classrooms and numerous ancillary spaces including staff rooms and pupil shower facilities.

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he old 1960’s sports hall has been divided in two and the best practical design for both staff and children meant the staff kitchen and additional shower room needed to be introduced into the centre of the space. However, this placed them too far from the existing sewer to allow any gravity drainage.

In the new location the wastewater from the staff kitchen area (which included a sink and dishwasher) needed to travel through a waste discharge pipe which would be routed 3 meters high into the new ceiling void and then fall for a length of 10 meters into the nearest gravity drain.

The SL designation means the collecting tank is fitted with a Jung Pumpen U3K Spezial submersible pump, manufactured in Germany.

This features a large triangular float on a rigid arm external to the pump body, ensuring minimum residual wastewater is left in the tank. This greatly reduces the potential for stagnation when the system is not regularly used.

Ian Mullett, Owner of W. Mullett Ltd, was responsible for providing the installation of the services for this project.

He says “We contacted specialist Pump Technology Ltd. because we required a simple yet compact and rugged pumping solution.

The system needed to cope with food debris and relatively hot wastewater from the dishwasher, but also be installed inside a kitchen cupboard”

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A DrainMinor SL was selected. This unit is designed to fit in a cupboard or under a counter and the lid can be easily removed so the pumping system can be inspected as and when required without the need for any tools.

A key feature of this well proven pump is the fact that it is fitted with a mechanical shaft seal rather than a stationary lip seal arrangement. This means that the submersible pump electric motor is better protected from water ingress. This mechanical seal arrangement has proved superior for higher wastewater temperatures and mitigating against damage from food waste such as coffee granules and milk skin.

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CLEVER WASTEWATER PUMPS ENABLE SCHOOL REFURBISHMENT Ian comments “Due to the sensitive nature of the school, maintenance access has to be planned well in advance, therefore all mechanical pumping equipment needs to be as reliable as possible” The shower which is a walkin wet room design also required a pumped solution for drainage. This time a Whale Instant Match Premium shower kit was installed.

This widely adopted shower drainage solution is suitable for any mixer shower configuration and the supplied shower floor gully means a step-free showering area is possible.

The Instant Match uses flow sensors to measure flow rate to the shower. This reading is used to adjust the pumps variable speed motor, so shower flow and pumped flow match. There is

little or no suction noise from the gully. A timer also means that 15 minutes after operation the pump will re-start and run slowly for a short period to remove any pooled water aiding hygiene and safety. A Non-return valve in the pump head prevents smells from the waste pipe entering the shower area.

Ian says “We discussed the project requirements with the technical team at Pump Technology Ltd. and they sent me a detailed scope of supply with installation instructions for the equipment we discussed. This meant that we were able to purchase the correct equipment with confidence. The installation and the operation of the pumping systems has been a great success”

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YOUR GUIDE TO CHARGING YOUR E-BIKE ON THE GO Electric bikes are becoming more and more popular in the UK, and people are eager to learn the ins and outs of operating one.

It’s ideal for a family ride in the park, a pleasant commute to work, or a journey off the beaten track.

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ut one problem t h a t c yc l i s t s often face with e-bikes is charging them.

Not having enough ‘juice’ to continue the journey is a pain, so you need to prepare in advance.

To optimise your battery life, make sure you take good care of it. The battery is the most important part of your e-bike and isn’t cheap to replace. Don’t overcharge it, charge it regularly from bottom to top, and store it in warmer conditions.

Here is how to charge your electric bike on the go and make the most of your waiting time.

In terms of the cost, charging an electric bike is extremely cheap. For example, a 10amp battery in an area where electricity costs £0.09 per Kilowatt-hour will cost about £0.0015 per mile.

WHAT’S THE AVERAGE TIME IT TAKES TO CHARGE AN E-BIKE? Electric bike batteries are not the typical AA batteries that can easily be replaced.

Rather, electric bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which have a huge capacity and are very efficient in terms of power consumption, o p e r a t i n g t h ro u g h a combination of battery power and manual pedalling.

Generally, it takes about six hours to fully charge an e-bike battery. Nevertheless, this may vary depending on several factors, including the size of the battery, how much charge it has, the recharge rate of the battery, and the age of the battery pack.

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WAYS TO CHARGE AN E-BIKE The last thing you want to happen to you on the road is to be left without ‘juice’.

This can completely ruin your day, whether you’re commuting to work or enjoying a pre-planned bike touring journey. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can charge your electric bike while on the road.

The easiest and most common way to charge an e-bike is by bringing along a charger and plugging it into a standard wall outlet at a permitted spot. Cafes, restaurants, bike shops, libraries, and picnic pavilions in parks are all ideal for that.

It’s best to plan one or more stops in advance before you set off.

Alternatively, you can charge your e-bike at purposefully built e-bike charging stations, through solar-panel charging, or by using a car.

THE BEST CYCLING CAFES IN THE UK TO CHARGE E-BIKES Whether you’re out and about in the city or are enjoying a peaceful bike ride in a beautiful park featuring wo o d l a n d t ra i l s w i t h stunning views, planning a stop to charge your e-bike is a must. While doing so, you don’t want the waiting time to feel like a waste. Hence, it’s best to choose a nice café where you can enjoy an indulgent brew in the meantime.

Cycling UK has ranked the best cycling cafes in the UK in their 2020 Cyclist Café of the

Year awards. The ranking includes places where you can charge your e-bike but also feel part of the biking community, so definitely consider adding these stops to your map.

The headliner for England is Look Mum No Hands!, in London, which is one of the UK’s first cycling cafés. In Northern Ireland, visit Picnic Delicatessen in Killyleagh, where warm and delicious food welcomes you after riding for miles. Velocity Café and Bicycle Shop is Scotland’s pride, located in Inverness, and has been a winner for the second time due to its welcoming cycling hub and amazing food. In Wales, plan2ride Bicycle Café is the perfect stop in Tongwynlais, Cardiff, along the scenic off-road route, where you can charge your e-bike in the company of delicious cakes and also take a hot shower to wash off the mud while waiting.

One café has won a lifetime achievement – Capheaton Tea Room in Capheaton Village, Northumberland.

The family-run café has been operating for over 25 years and has turned into a beloved community for cyclists.

Ellie Patterson, tea room manager, commented: "We first opened as a way to raise funds to maintain our village hall and for many years our tea room was a perfect stop to replenish while on a ride, but now we are very proud to have become a “destination” with a thriving community of cyclists covering all abilities.

No matter what, we try to be open, ready to serve any cyclist who has battled the hills and Northumbrian weather!”

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Lorna Jane’s global community asked, and they delivered. This is the new cropped puffer jacket of your dreams! Cropped in length to sit just above your waist, the new cruelty-free Weightless Bandana Puffer Jacket is designed to have a more ‘fashion fit’ with deep pockets and internal drawcords to cinch in the waist or bag out dependent on your look. What makes it even better is that it is ENTIRELY cruelty-free.

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his jacket is made with 100% polyester on the outside, and is cruelty-free as it is filled with Sorona which is an eco-fibre developed from corn (instead of traditional duckdown). This makes the jacket a game-changer when it comes to animal friendly alternatives that keep you warm whilst being kind on the planet.

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Activewear empire Lorna Jane is inspiring woman globally to realise their potential through active living.

Created by women, for women, the founder Lorna Jane is a wellbeing icon, bringing her passion for life to empower women everywhere through the daily practice of ‘Move, Nourish, Believe’.

item effortlessly blends fashion with function and is performance tested on real women. Lorna Jane does this by spending hours mimicking how their audience move their bodies to ensure each piece encourages the women that wear them becomes a fitter, faster and stronger version of themselves.

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PRODUCT NEWS

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CHERRY BLOSSOM RECEIVES FULL REBRAND, OFFERING THREE ALL-NEW TAILORED PRODUCT CATEGORIES Driven by the ever-changing needs of consumer and retailer needs, renowned British shoe care brand, Cherry Blossom has seen a full rebrand, now offering three tailored categories – Core, Sneaker and Platinum.

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hat was the first UK shoe care manufacturer, is today now the only British Cherry manufacturer of shoe polish. Offering a wide selection of products that are reliable and efficient, Cherry Blossom retains the same quality and purpose as when it was first established back in 1906, but with today’s demands in mind.

Complete with 116 years of impressive British heritage, Cherry Blossom delivers a high-quality product range, focused on performance. Now differentiating its products into three categories, each range offers tailored product ranges under one recognisable brand logo.

The Core collection category delivers a recognisable and reliable product range, packaged in Cherry Blossom’s signature striking red branding. Comprising of 26 products including a Shoe Polish, Shoe Cleaner, Shoe Protector, Shoe Deodorant, Suede Heel Grips, Shoe Wipes, an Odour Control Insole and Easy Shine polish, the Core collection delivers everything needed for high-quality everyday footwear care.

Crafted in-line with upmarket, premium footwear, Cherry Blossom’s Platinum category delivers a unique offering of environmentally-responsible products to protect

and care for high-quality footwear. In Cherry Blossom red and platinum coloured branding, highlights of the 20-piece Platinum range offer a Regimental Gloss polish, Eco Ultra Repel stain repellence, Eco Shoe Refresh freshener, Deluxe Leather Lotion and luxury Impression Deluxe Insole to care for the highest quality shoes.

Finally, Cherry Blossom’s Sneaker range delivers a superior product offering of innovative care products to meet the demands of modern consumers and Sneakerheads.

Developed specifically for the trainer care market, the expert collection offers a Sneaker Cleaner, expert Sneaker Midsole Reviver Kit, high durability Sneaker Shield protector, Sneaker Wipes and a Sneaker Fresh Insole.

As part of Cherry Blossom’s rebrand, retailers are also offered support in helping grow and develop their aftercare categories. From everything from training to merchandising, stockists will provide additional support to drive sales growth in-store and online.

With a focus on the environment, the Cherry Blossom team relocated to custom-built premises in Derbyshire in 2019, ensuring

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a reduced carbon footprint for the company which is further lowered with the use of solar panels and by eliminating unnecessary waste from the production line. Being based in Derbyshire, the manufacturing process has the best quality control processes and every product is thoroughly reviewed. Part of Cherry Blossom’s rebrand, the reliability of the materials sourced for the products is thoroughly assessed, with the company now sourcing locally so that it can guarantee a stable and reliable production and supply chain. Further to this, more than 95% of Cherry Blossom’s componentry, raw materials and finished articles are sourced from the UK or EU.

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New series expands Baralan’s glass bottle offerings with unique squared silhouette, available in two sizes.

Baralan, a consolidated player in primary packaging for the cosmetics and beauty industries, has introduced its Marina Series, a new line of square-shaped glass bottles. Offered in two sizes, the series is ideal for make up and skincare products.

has a 10 ml filling capacity with a GPI 13/415 neck finish.

The larger version, on the other hand, has a 15 ml filling capacity with a GPI 15/415 neck finish.

Both versions can be combined with a wide range of accessories and closures.

Characterized by geometrical shapes and a square silhouette, the Marina series was designed with the modern interpretation of a classic silhouette.

Rounded edges on the bottles offer a smooth finish, enhancing the aesthetical impact and user experience.

“At Baralan, our team continuously strives to develop new and different packaging designs that put a modern twist on classic styles,” said Maurizio Ficcadenti, Global R&D Manager. “We hope the addition of our new Marina Series will provide brands with increased options for original, yet iconic packaging.”

Available in two sizes, the smaller of the two bottles in the series

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BARALAN INTRODUCES NEW MARINA LINE OF GLASS BOTTLES FOR MAKEUP AND SKINCARE PRODUCTS

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