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Professional Beauty has launched #beYOUbePRO, a campaign to champion qualified professionals in the beauty industry and show the breadth of careers that training in beauty can lead to.
Professional Beauty Group director Mark Moloney said: “We need to do more to promote the quality and value that our qualified therapists, salons and spas give to people across the country.
“This campaign is the start of something that we hope will engage all of you great professionals and help us all get the recognition that our industry deserves.”
#beYOUbePRO kicks off this month with a social media competition linked to the upcoming Professional Beauty North and Ireland exhibitions, as well as our sister hair show Salon International.
The competition invites professionals to share what makes them proud to work in the industry, what motivates them and why beauty, spa, nails or hair is a rewarding career.
There are four categories for entry: salon owner, student, freelancer and salon worker, meaning there will be four winners per show.
Every winner will receive a £500 cash prize, along with the option to select an additional prize from choices including business consultancy, in-salon training, a product hamper and magazine coverage. To enter, post either a short video (maximum 60 seconds) or an image with caption (max. 150 words) to Instagram or Facebook, explaining why you love being a beauty professional. Include hashtags for #beYOUbePRO as well as the show you intend to visit: #PBNorth,
#PBIreland or #Salon19. Winners will be announced at the shows. Salon International takes place on October 5–7 at ExCeL, London. Professional Beauty North will run at EventCity, Manchester, on October 13–14. Professional Beauty Ireland is held at RDS Dublin on October 20–21.
UK women cut number of products in skincare routines
Women are going back to basics with their skincare regimes, with 28% having reduced the number of products in their routine over the past year, according to analyst
Mintel’s UK Women’s Facial Skincare Report.
Women are now opting for simplicity over multi-step regimes, with the number of those using just one product to cleanse their face rising from 25% in 2018 to 28% in the 12 months to May 2019, and many dropping toners entirely, with sales falling from 29% to 25% in the same period. Facial cleansing wipes have also fallen out of favour, dropping from 54% to 43%, the report found.
Millennial women are the group most likely to simplify their routines, with 54% having already removed products. “A growing number of UK women are turning away from the multi-step K-Beauty routine,”said Mintel global skincare analyst Alex Fisher. “This need for simplicity has pushed them towards minimalist skincare products with more intense active ingredients, such as serums and oils.”
Usage of face products in general has also taken a tumble, with the number of women using a day moisturiser dropping from 66% to 60% and night cream from 48% to 44%. Meanwhile, usage of blemish balm (BB), colour correct (CC) and daily defence (DD) creams have slumped from 21% to 15%.
As a result, Mintel has predicted that the women’s facial skincare market will decline by nearly 1% this year, falling to an estimated £1.6 billion from £1.17bn in 2018.
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// Aesthetic Technology, manufacturer of Dermalux LED systems, has achieved Medical CE certification for its new Dermalux MD range, meaning it conforms with health and safety standards in the EU, and also with the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) which comes into force in May 2020. It allows Dermalux MD professionals to state medical claims for LED treatment of acne, psoriasis, skin rejuvenation and more.
// This year’s Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) conference, held in London on November 29, will focus on supporting an integrated healthcare agenda. Speakers include Dr Fiona Holland, a massage therapist and senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Derby, who will discuss negative body image. Book at fht.org.uk/conference
// Rudding Park Spa in Harrogate has taken on British skincare brand Elemis. Spa manager Sarah Johnson said: “We pride ourselves on offering guests an exceptional level of personalised service and this partnership is the perfect fit.”
// Tanning brand Sienna X has teamed up with charity Marie Curie to raise money for its Giving Back campaign, which supports nurses who provide palliative care. Sienna X is running a competition to nominate a nurse to win a free spa day and luxury tanning package.
// Pevonia is now the exclusive treatment brand at the spa at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in North Somerset. The spa will use the natural skincare brand for face and body treatments, as well as retailing its product line.
Beauty industry contributes more than £28 billion to the economy
UK consumers spent £1.4 billion on beauty services in 2018, contributing to the beauty industry’s overall value of £28.4bn. The figures come from a report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by The British Beauty Council, an organisation founded to represent the industry.
The beauty industry’s total contribution to UK GDP in 2018 – including treatment providers, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers – equated to 1.3% of the UK’s total GDP last year.
Beauty and hair service providers made the largest direct contribution, totalling £4.7bn. Beauty and holistic service providers specifically contributed £1.4bn; out of a total spend on services of £8bn.
The largest beauty industry employment share came from service providers such as beauty and hair salons and spas, employing 150,300 people, 33% of the total of 370,200 workers employed in the beauty industry in 2018 – equating to 1.1% of all the employment in the UK. 32,600 people were employed in beauty and holistic services specifically.
The British Beauty Council will launch the first London Beauty Week to celebrate the industry from September 11-15 in Covent Garden, with trade and consumer events taking place.
Three aesthetics training providers in trouble over misleading students
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has found several aesthetic treatment training businesses guilty of misleading advertising, prompting The National Beauty Federation (NBF) to issue a warning to therapists to carefully research their chosen training providers.
Aesthetics Lounge Academy in Birmingham, The Aesthetics Uni in Warrington and Boss Babes Uni in Liverpool were reported to the ASA by the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). In all three cases the ASA upheld the complaints and advised that the three companies “had misrepresented or withheld full and correct information for potential students to be enabled to make an informed decision before contractually entering the courses advertised”.
In response, the NBF has advised practitioners to make sure they fully understand the nature of the qualification they’ll receive upon course completion and check this against the entry requirements of further education or professional registers they wish to join.
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// Skin Deep salon in Doncaster is celebrating its fourth birthday with the launch of Skin Deep Professional Academy. Run by Jody Taylor, PB Therapist of the Year in 2017, the academy will offer VTCT-recognised Level 4 aesthetic qualifications from October. Taylor is offering a 20% course discount to the first 50 PB readers who book, quoting PBR20%.
// The Soil Association’s Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Week will take place on September 9–14 with the theme “one small swap can make a world of difference”. The campaign is encouraging consumers to switch a product in their routine to a brand that promotes sustainability.
// Grayshott Medical Spa in Surrey has launched a medical clinic under the supervision of medical director Dr Ursula Levine. It offers private consultations, physical examinations, health assessments, prescriptions and referrals, following Grayshott’s recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.
// Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has announced Aromatherapy Associates as its exclusive partner. The spa is the first in the UK to offer the brand’s new Forest Therapy Collection (see page 126) and treatment, which includes a back and leg massage, mud mask and scalp ritual.
// German cosmeceutical brand QMS Medicosmetics has undergone a brand refresh, with new packaging to communicate its results-driven formulations. The company has also cut down on single-use plastics by reducing its primary packaging by up to 50% and phasing out excessive secondary packaging.
Inflammatory skin conditions shown to have major impact on lifestyle
There is a clear link between inflammatory skin conditions and quality of life, according to data collated in Raconteur’s Skin and Dermatology Report.
It showed that sufferers of severe psoriasis were found by the Happiness Research Institute to have a happiness level of 4.2, three points below the UK average of 7.2.
Meanwhile, 33% of rosacea patients, assessed on the impact of the skin condition on their quality of life in research by Galderma, said they avoid alcohol consumption and 24% steer clear of hot climates.
Similarly, the Eczema Society of Canada asked respondents how atopic dermatitis interrupts their life. 79% had interrupted or loss of sleep, 64% said it gives them anxiety and 48% avoid social activities.
Finally, 44% of acne patients were found to suffer from at least one mental health condition, compared with 20% of those without acne, according to the British Journal of Dermatology.
West Ham United women’s team appoints football’s first-ever skin consultant
West Ham United players with skin consultant Dr Raul Cetto
The West Ham United women’s team has appointed a skin consultant to give advice to players on how to care for their skin on and off the pitch – the first football team in history to do so.
Dr Raul Cetto, who works with the team’s key sponsor ZO Skin Health, will help the players take a proactive approach to skincare. “Skin is a very underrated part of a health routine,”said Cetto.
“In West Ham United women’s players, we’re talking about high-performance athletes. Footballers are constantly exposed to ultraviolet radiation because of the sun, so the players’skin really needs taking care of.”
Clare Cockell launches The Treatment Room at Barham Court, Maidstone
Clare Cockell, wellness coach and founder of The Reef Spa in Maidstone, Kent, has opened a new treatment space at English country house Barham Court, also in Maidstone.
The Treatment Room is focused on mental wellbeing and has a menu of rituals that work to reduce the effects of stress and anxiety caused by a lack of wellness in the workplace.
“I was drawn to Barham Court not only for its peaceful surroundings, which offer a tranquil place for luxury treatments, but because I also understand the importance of bringing wellness into the corporate space,”said Cockell.
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// Lash Perfect has launched #LoveMyLift, a social media campaign to show the benefits of lash lifts, using images of real women and men who have had the treatment. It demonstrates to clients how low maintenance a lift is, while explaining to lash techs the pros of adding the treatment to their menu.
// Mineral make-up brand Jane Iredale won Best Eyeliner for its Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner at the 2019 Natural Health Awards. Judges were impressed with the product’s water-resistant powder/cream formula and removable brush, which helps create a long-lasting smoky eye.
// Cidesco, the international standard for beauty and spa therapy, has launched an International Guide to Beauty and Spa Management. From managing staff and budgets to daily operations, it provides guidance as well as rounding up the best courses. Download the guide at cidesco.com
// Sweet Squared (S2) is hosting an Up Close & Personal tour with Light Elegance Ambassador Celina Rydén. The nail art influencer will share her skills at courses in London (September 29), Leeds (September 30) and Edinburgh (October 1). Book at sweetsquared.com
// Laser manufacturer Lynton held a staff conference in Manchester as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. The company also had a Lynton Bee statue made to commemorate its roots – the bee is a symbol of Manchester’s hard-working reputation and many of them can be found around the city.
Beauty Industry Organisations Group formed to protect rights of therapists
Left to right: Caroline Larissey, JCCP/NBF; Hilary Hall, NBF; Christine Hartigan, UKSA; Gerri Moore, FHT; Lesley Blair, Babtac; Caroline Neville, CEW
A new group of representatives from key industry organisations has been formed to tackle issues facing the industry.
Aided by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) that was set up earlier this year to represent the industry in government, the Beauty Industry Organisations Group is formed of members from the National Beauty Federation (NBF), Babtac, the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Perfumery Association (CTPA), Habia and the UK Spa Association (UKSA).
Key objectives include promoting the industry as a route into flexible careers, ensuring there are clear pathways and progression routes to Level 7 for beauty therapists, and promoting consumer safety.
The group said its first step is to conduct wide-reaching research on the aesthetics market to support the work of the APPG.
Wah Nails closes after 10 years of trading
Nail salon Wah Nails in Soho closed its doors on July 26 after 10 years of trading. The company, launched in 2009 by Sharmadean Reid, was a pioneer in offering bespoke, fashion-forward nail art to millennial clients.
Reid is now focusing all her efforts on her other business Beautystack – a software management platform for individual beauty pros to promote their work and take bookings via customisable, image-based scheduling. “It’s been an amazing 10 years with Wah but I would love to apply what I learned from that to build the Beautystack business and take it around the world,”Reid told Professional Beauty.
World Wellness Weekend to be celebrated in 100 countries
World Wellness Weekend will take place on September 21–22 this year, with events planned in 2,000 venues across 100 countries.
2019’s World Wellness Weekend will be the third annual instalment of the initiative, created to encourage spa, wellness and leisure professionals to promote wellness activities to the public. Each venue taking part – including hotels, resorts, spas, yoga and fitness studios, and sports clubs – will organise at least one free 60-minute activity or workshop for the public. Free activities taking place include zumba and yoga classes, nutrition lectures and sound bathing meditation.
Sweet Squared event to host nail industry legends
CND distributor Sweet Squared is to host an audience with nail industry veterans Marian Newman and Gigi Rouse at its Leeds headquarters.
The ticketed event will take place on December 9 and will give techs an opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge from legendary session tech Newman and educator Rouse, who originally brought CND to the UK. There will also be a secret guest appearance. Tickets include lunch and a goody bag, and can be booked online at my.sweetsquared.com/education/course/349
Hive of Beauty outlinesexpansion plans for Oritree
Oritree wax, distributed by Hive of Beauty, has undergone a rebrand to give the products a modern look.
While the three product formulations have remained the same, the packaging has been made over with a fresh design and bright colours to update its old, more medical-looking aesthetic of white, green and red. Hive said the redesign is part of a strategic plan to take the brand nationwide, via wholesalers, having previously been quite London-centric. Wider European distribution plans will follow and Hive said it is open to any partnership enquiries.
Nouveau Skin Therapy unveils revamped Dermatude range
Professional treatment brand Nouveau Skin Therapy has lifted the lid on the redesigned and reformulated Dermatude skincare range.
Intended for clients to use alongside Dermatude Meta Therapy treatments, the 12-product line has new silver and white packaging, additional ingredients for cell recovery and skin balancing; and formulations that help prolong treatment benefits for longer.
Nouveau Skin Therapy has also conducted independent in vivo testing on the range to prove its effectiveness in balancing sebum and oil production, increasing hydration levels, and reducing wrinkle and pore depth, UV damage and redness.