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The latest news from the beauty industry
Added: 2010-06-21
Wellness Industry Booming
Spas and salons that offer wellness treatments for their customers will see big benefits in profits, according to an international report.
A study conducted by the independent, non-profit research agency SRI International, revealed that the yearly worldwide wellness industry is posed to cross the $2 trillion mark in 2011...
Added: 2010-05-20
BBC on hunt for young beauticians
Following the success of last year’s television series, BBC Three’s Young Beautician of the Year is returning to our screens.
Currently looking for young beauticians, the show is an excellent opportunity for fresh talent within the beauty industry to get noticed...
Added: 2010-05-18
Estee Lauder buy Smashbox Cosmetics
Estee Lauder has bought Smashbox cosmetics, it was announced today. Adding to their already extensive portfolio, including Mac, Bobbi Brown and Clinique, the company hopes that by acquiring Smashbox they will reach new and younger customers...
Added: 2010-03-18
Jessica Simpson launches beauty show on US TV
Actress and singer, Jessica Simpson this week launched a new TV show aimed at highlighting the public's perception of beauty, as well as looking at new salon and consumer trends...
Added: 2010-01-11
Calls for beauty industry to ban MMA
Industry officials are calling for methyl methacrylate (MMA), a chemical used in artificial nail enhancements, to be banned.Although MMA is not yet legally banned, many salon owners and nail technicians have stopped using it as it damages natural nails and has disturbing side effects...
Added: 2009-11-11
Bliss spa and skincare brand to be sold
Steiner Leisure has entered an agreement to buy the Bliss spa and skincare product company from Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide for $100 million...
Added: 2009-10-12
Behind the Safe Beauty Association's new campaign
Founder and CEO of the Safe Beauty Association, Antonia Hawke talks to Salon Business about her inspiration behind a new campaign to promote best practice in the beauty industry...
Added: 2009-09-01
Children's beauty salon slammed
A new wave of beauty services, aimed exclusively at children, have been slammed for giving adultstyle makeovers to little girls.
Scotland's first children's salon, Tantrims & Tiaras in Glasgow serve their clients - some as young as four - fake champagne and offer them temporary tattoos, as well as doing their hair and make-up...
Added: 2009-08-03
Analysing the Mintel Report
The current economic crisis is having a devastating effect on all businesses as people tighten their belts and take control of their spending habits. As a service industry, many beauty salons and spas are being hit severely...
Added: 2009-06-25
New anti-ageing treatments in salons
The cosmetic surgery industry has experienced a boost with anti-ageing and facial feature enhancing treatments from UK Aesthetics launching in over 250 beauty salons and Spa’s in the UK...
Added: 2009-05-18
Non-surgical beauty treatments set to rise
The non-surgical treatment market is set to increase dramatically according to the latest figures from market intelligence provider Key Note in its Cosmetic Surgery Report...
Added: 2009-04-14
Cancer Research warns about the dangers of tanning
Cancer Research UK has launched a new campaign to urge sun worshippers to avoid using salon sunbeds and take extra caution outside. The charity says that as skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer for women in their 20s, sunbeds aren't a safe alternative to tanning outside...
Added: 2009-03-17
Tanning treatments on the rise
Tanning treatments are on the increase, according to the latest figures from tanning company Sienna X.
The UK-based firm has announced that sales in January and February of this year have doubled in comparison to figures from the same month last year...
Added: 2009-02-23
London Fashion Week - Beauty News
The Autumn/Winter 09 Collections at London Fashion Week featured strong make-up styles and bold eighties colours.
M-A-C provided the looks for over 48 designers in London this season, with Benefit providing support to the emerging talent shows at Baden Powell House...
Added: 2009-02-17
Hollywood Treatment launched in the UK
A new type of non-invasive facial treatment, administered by plastic surgeons and aesthetic clinics, has made its way across the Atlantic.
Dubbed the "Red Carpet Treatment" and used by Hollywood A-listers, such as Halle Berry and Gwyneth Paltrow, the Fire and Ice Facial brightens, tightens and smooths skin...
Added: 2009-02-15
Beauty Product Sales Expected to Rise
Beauty products sell more during times of economic turmoil, according to industry insiders.
A senior cosmetics analyst, Alexandra Richmond, confirmed that women are likely to buy more make-up and skincare products during the recession...
