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Truly Essential (@valpreston) commented: “Great, I like #fuchsia as far as #pink goes”

Fuchsia and sports luxe key nail art looks for spring/summer 17 SkinSincere (@SkinSincere) commented: “Beautiful colour! #rollonthespring”

Beauty Spa Jobs (@beauty_spa_jobs): @delforgeandco excellent article in @pro_beauty January issue on #dosanddonts of business planning. Well worth a read

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ANCIENT SPA CONCEPTS AND INSIDEOUT SKIN HEALTH TIPPED AS KEY GLOBAL INFLUENCES IN 2017

Nicola Preston commented: “Found this very interesting, especially as I work with essential oils on a regular basis. It’s amazing how the scent of oils can have such a huge impact on the senses, aside from the healing benefits to the face and body. I think people are beginning to be much more aware of what they put on their skin. Good to think that we can go back to nature, so to speak, with aromatherapy and natural, organic ingredients.”

Amanda Pauley (@Mini_Pauley): #Fatfreezing named fastest growing #aesthetic treatment of 2016 bit.ly/2jfEFlo #salon #clinic

The Potting Shed Spa (@pottingshedspa): “Such a shame there are machines out there that are causing third-degree burns. No actual guidelines in place to protect the consumer. The machines come through customs as ‘kettle parts’. Some companies have so many law suits against them, they have rebranded and started again. It’s criminal.”

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Lorraine Peretta, brand manager for Advanced Nutrition Programme (ANP), discusses the importance of both topical and nutritional treatment for acne, and why it’s probably the most difficult skin condition for beauty therapists to address. Read it here: professionalbeauty.co.uk/blogs