inbrief

// CACI’s celebrity fan base is on the rise, with Loose Women panellist Sherrie Hewson revealing the brand’s non-surgical microcurrent facial is the source of her youthful skin. Meanwhile, TV presenter Rochelle Humes said she is a fan of the Hydro Mask and reality stars Spencer and Vogue Matthews are addicted to the Ultimate Facial.

// PB Award-winning salon owner Stefania Rossi visited Barking and Dagenham College to help students identify the skills and qualities needed to become successful beauty therapists. Her lessons covered the importance of communication and organisational skills.

// TOWIE star Chloe Sims has closed her Essex beauty salon after it failed to make a profit over its five years of trading, amassing £127,000 in debt. In a comment posted on her Instagram, Sims thanked clients for the “incredible journey” and put the closure down to other commitments.

// EF Medispa has become an exclusive stockist of Endo-Test – a hormonebalancing serum by AQ Skin Solutions. The topical solution combats low levels of testosterone, restores hormonal balance and increases energy.

// First Glance Beauty and Hair Studio in Tavistock, Plymouth, is offering all women who go for their smear test a free bikini wax. The awareness-raising initiative came after newspaper Plymouth Live reported that screening rates in the area had dropped to their lowest level in six years.