Behind the scenes at all the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty and spa

TPOT SHINE YOUR LIGHT AWARDS CAMELLIA’S TEA HOUSE, LONDON

PB’s editor Eve Oxberry and deputy editor Amanda Pauley attended TPOT’s (The Power of Touch) 2019 Shine Your Light Awards, which recognises the hard work and passion of beauty professionals who do amazing work giving back to their local community. Laura Clarke (bottom left) won the Inspirational Therapist Award, Marc Innes (middle left) scooped Inspirational Trainer and Claire Caddick (top left) took home Inspirational Leader. The judges were so impressed with the calibre of applicants this year that they even created a new category, Rising Star, which they awarded to Elisa Van Oyen (top right). After the ceremony, attendees networked and enjoyed prosecco and cakes in the London-based tea room. The event was organised by TPOT’s founder Michelle Hammond, who presented all the awards.

SPA LIFE UK 2019 HILTON DOUBLETREE, COVENTRY

A wealth of inspirational talks and advice was shared at the 2019 Spa Life UK Convention.

More than 450 spa professionals attended the two-day conference, which this year was focused on nurturing those who work in, and make, the sector great. Guests had a chance to talk to suppliers in the foyer as well as listen to advice from performance coach Jean Pierre De Villers, who spoke about how to inspire and influence as a leader; Google analytical lead Ailis O’Connell, who discussed monetising spa and wellness through digital; and Lanserhof UK general manager Sheila McCann, who talked about leading change through technology.

Industry Events

Industry Events

NHF/NBF BUSINESS AWARDS ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL, LONDON

Tranquillity Beauty Studio in North Wales scooped the top beauty prize at the National Hairdressers’ Federation (NHF) and National Beauty Federation (NBF) Business Awards in November, taking home the trophy for Best Independent Beauty Salon. There were 16 awards on the night, with other winners including Tina Parsons of Burghley Hair-Beauty-Academy, who was awarded Outstanding Contribution to the Hair or Beauty Industry. The association also announced its rebrand on the night, to become the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), with chief executive Hilary Hall commenting, “now is the right time to put hair and beauty under one roof.”

EMEPELLE MENOPAUSE MASTERCLASS THE ALLBRIGHT MAYFAIR, LONDON

EMEPELLE MENOPAUSE MASTERCLASS THE ALLBRIGHT MAYFAIR, LONDON

Amanda learned about the true impact of the change on women’s skin at Emepelle’s Menopause Masterclass. The panel, which included brand ambassador and celebrity facialist Teresa Tarmey, dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth and menopause expert Dr Joanne Hobson, discussed the hormonal changes caused by menopause and how women should change their skincare accordingly. Key findings included that women can experience up to 51 different symptoms with the menopause, and during the first five years of the change 30% of collagen is lost in the skin. All attendees were gifted Emepelle’s Serum and Night Cream, which helps invigorate the natural function of skin affected by menopause.

THE HAIR & BEAUTY CHARITY PUB QUIZ THE SEKFORDE, FARRINGDON, LONDON

The Professional Beauty editorial team – editor Eve Oxberry, deputy editor Amanda Pauley, social media editor Chris Halpin and intern Kieran Read, along with Aesthetic Medicine deputy editor Georgia Seago – attended The Hair and Beauty Charity’s November fundraiser event in Farringdon, London. The Professional Beauty team was pretty chuffed to come fourth out of seven teams in the charity’s hair-themed pub quiz, although there was a new beauty round added this year to reflect the charity’s expansion (it recently rebranded from The Hairdressers’ Charity). All funds from the night went to hair and beauty professionals who have fallen on hard times. The Professional Beauty Group is The Hair and Beauty Charity’s official charity partner. PB