inbrief

// Noella Gabriel has been promoted to president of Elemis. In her new role, Gabriel will continue to manage the UK business, while supporting the US team as it expands into speciality retail. Harrison Gregory has been promoted to sales director, UK, overseeing the UK spa and salon, retail, e-tail and export Euro divisions.

// The front groin is the most groomed area across both sexes, with 68% of women and 32% of men taking part in regular maintenance of their private areas, according to US-based Advanced Dermatology. Meanwhile, 70% said a natural look would put them off a partner and 30% said a completely hairless look would put them off.

// Cidesco has created an Associates Membership, which opens up membership to brands and suppliers to the beauty industry. Professional Beauty magazine is proud to be among the first members appointed to the programme, alongside Voya, Kerstin Florian and World Wellness Weekend.

// London’s on-demand beauty services platform Ruuby has acquired mobile beauty and wellness consultancy, Perfect 10, for an undisclosed sum. The move positions Ruuby as one of the largest high-end beauty concierge platforms in the UK.

// London’s first “wellbeing playground” will launch at Ecclestone Yards in Belgravia from September 7 to 15. The outdoor area, named Paradise Now, will feature the latest wellness trends including touchscreen chromo-therapy (colour therapy).