Botox in a Jar
A new cosmetic that claims to be an alternative to Botox has just gone on sale in this country. At a cost of just £50.00 for a jar that will last three months, is the Athena 7 Minute Lift likely to revolutionise the beauty industry and make beauty therapists redundant? Read this article in today's Daily Mail and make your own mind up.
Monday, 19 November 2007
Clothes Show Live
An event that you will not want to miss is Clothes Show Live, which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham 7-12 December 2007. On December 9, the finalists of The Young Hairdresser of the Year, in association with HJi, will be live on stage to re-create the looks that they have submitted in the photographs stage of the competition. If you would like to read more about the competition and see the finalists photos, click on this link to the
HJi ( Hairdressers Journal interactive) blog.
An event that you will not want to miss is Clothes Show Live, which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham 7-12 December 2007. On December 9, the finalists of The Young Hairdresser of the Year, in association with HJi, will be live on stage to re-create the looks that they have submitted in the photographs stage of the competition. If you would like to read more about the competition and see the finalists photos, click on this link to the
HJi ( Hairdressers Journal interactive) blog.
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Hairdressers of the World Against HIV/AIDS
The L'Oreal Professional Products Division is asking hairdressers nationwide to get involved in World AIDS Day on 1 December, as part the Hairdressers of the World Against HIV/AIDS initiative. Hairdressers are being encouraged to log on to http://www.worldaidsday.org/ and request a Red Ribbon box to display on their salon reception desk. For more information click on the link.
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
New Book Added to Salon Management Reading Lists
We have just added a new book to our stock that gives advice on selling in the salon - Beautiful Selling: the complete guide to sales success in the salon
It's written by national award winning Salon Director and Sales Coach Ruth Langley and is suitable for anyone working in the beauty therapy, hairdressing, nails and spa industries. There are copies available at Richmond House Library and copies on order for Summer Row Library, so if you want to be the first to read this book you'll find a copy on the new books stand in Richmond House Library.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Renewing Books during Half-Term Week
Just a reminder that if you are not going to be in College during reading week, you will need to make sure that you renew your week-loan books (and any other books due back that week) in order to avoid having to pay fines. You can telephone to renew or if you have Internet access at home you can renew via the Online Catalogue on the College website. If you want to renew using the online catalogue (or place reservations) you will need a pin number - ask at the Library counter if you don't already have one.
Just a reminder that if you are not going to be in College during reading week, you will need to make sure that you renew your week-loan books (and any other books due back that week) in order to avoid having to pay fines. You can telephone to renew or if you have Internet access at home you can renew via the Online Catalogue on the College website. If you want to renew using the online catalogue (or place reservations) you will need a pin number - ask at the Library counter if you don't already have one.
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Starting a Business
If you are studying on the Salon Management course and are thinking about setting up your own business in the future, here are a couple of websites that will provide you with plenty of useful information.
The first one is StartIn Business. A few of the things that you can find information on are: business plans, a guide to setting up a business, and finding or choosing business premises. There is also a useful links option, where you might want to click on the HM Revenue & Customs link to see guidance on being self-employed and how National Insurance and tax might affect your business.
Another good site that's well designed and really easy to use to access information is Business Link. Try clicking on the 'your type of business' link where you can enter the location of a business to receive relevant information for that area. These include regulations, licences and trade bodies for your type of business.
If you are studying on the Salon Management course and are thinking about setting up your own business in the future, here are a couple of websites that will provide you with plenty of useful information.
The first one is StartIn Business. A few of the things that you can find information on are: business plans, a guide to setting up a business, and finding or choosing business premises. There is also a useful links option, where you might want to click on the HM Revenue & Customs link to see guidance on being self-employed and how National Insurance and tax might affect your business.
Another good site that's well designed and really easy to use to access information is Business Link. Try clicking on the 'your type of business' link where you can enter the location of a business to receive relevant information for that area. These include regulations, licences and trade bodies for your type of business.
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Saks Live-2008 Collection Preview
Andrew Barton, British Hairdresser of the Year, and the Saks Art Team will be launching their 2008 collection on 18 November 2007 at The Mermaid, London. Details of this preview of the 2008 Saks collection can be found on the Saks website.
Andrew Barton, British Hairdresser of the Year, and the Saks Art Team will be launching their 2008 collection on 18 November 2007 at The Mermaid, London. Details of this preview of the 2008 Saks collection can be found on the Saks website.
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
BioMed Open Access Journals
This year saw the move of The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) to BioMed Central's open access publishing platform. (For more info about BioMed's open access click here)
The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition is a peer-reviewed journal that covers sports nutrition, supplementation, exercise metabolism and/or scientific policies related to sports nutrition.
You can find the journal on BioMed Central by selecting the Subject Areas tab at the top of the page, and clicking on The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition which is in the Biochemistry Journals list of titles. There are other BioMed journals that you might be interested in, such as those on complementary and alternative medicine, so it's worth having a browse through what's on offer.
Massage Therapy Website
You can access free online articles on massage and skin care if you visit the Massagetherapy.com website. This site is also worth looking at if you need to find information on different types of massage and bodywork therapy as it has an A-Z Bodywork Glossary that provides definitions. So if you don't know your Ayurveda from your Zen Shiatsu try clicking on the link above
You can access free online articles on massage and skin care if you visit the Massagetherapy.com website. This site is also worth looking at if you need to find information on different types of massage and bodywork therapy as it has an A-Z Bodywork Glossary that provides definitions. So if you don't know your Ayurveda from your Zen Shiatsu try clicking on the link above
Thursday, 25 October 2007
Hygiene in Beauty Therapy
If you need to find information about hygiene in the beauty salon, try looking on the Habia site. Habia have produced a booklet covering essential hygiene that also includes information on health and safety law. To access the information go to the Habia homepage (look at the 'useful web links' on this blog), select the 'Health and Safety' option on the menu, then click on Downloads and Hygiene Booklet.
If you need to find information about hygiene in the beauty salon, try looking on the Habia site. Habia have produced a booklet covering essential hygiene that also includes information on health and safety law. To access the information go to the Habia homepage (look at the 'useful web links' on this blog), select the 'Health and Safety' option on the menu, then click on Downloads and Hygiene Booklet.
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Celebrity Scissorhands
As part of the Children in Need fundraising campaign, Sunday (October 28th) sees the start of Celebrity Scissorhands, where celebrity hairdressing and beauty trainees are given three weeks to become hairdressers and beauty experts. So if you are looking for some techniques to copy, or maybe avoid, and want to see how celebrities such as Lil'Chris (who you may remember from Rock School, another reality show) shape up to the challenge, watch BBC Three at 9.00pm on Sunday.
As part of the Children in Need fundraising campaign, Sunday (October 28th) sees the start of Celebrity Scissorhands, where celebrity hairdressing and beauty trainees are given three weeks to become hairdressers and beauty experts. So if you are looking for some techniques to copy, or maybe avoid, and want to see how celebrities such as Lil'Chris (who you may remember from Rock School, another reality show) shape up to the challenge, watch BBC Three at 9.00pm on Sunday.
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
The Yoga Show
The Yoga Show takes place at Olympia in London, on 23, 24, & 25 November 2007. There are over 200 exhibitors and you can sample a wide range of yoga and pilates by joining in the free open classes that are on offer. Click on the link to see the webpage, where you will find more details including how to buy tickets and the programme of workshops available.
Monday, 22 October 2007
International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics
The sixth International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics will take place between November 14-16 2007 at Burton Manor in Cheshire. This is a three-day conference in affiliation with The Ergonomics Society.
For further details check this website
The sixth International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics will take place between November 14-16 2007 at Burton Manor in Cheshire. This is a three-day conference in affiliation with The Ergonomics Society.
For further details check this website
The Changing Face of the Beauty Industry
Habia (the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and African-Caribbean hair) has recently published skill surveys that include the hairdressing and the beauty industry. So, if you would like to read this information log on to the HABIA site, follow the downloads link, click on Reports (UK) and then you can download either the hairdressing or beauty therapy skills survey.
Friday, 19 October 2007
British Hairdressing Awards
The British Hairdressing Awards 2007 takes place on Monday 26th November at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. If you click on this link it will take you to the British Hairdressing Awards website where you can see the 2007 nominees listed and also see photos and information about the 2006 awards.
The British Hairdressing Awards 2007 takes place on Monday 26th November at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. If you click on this link it will take you to the British Hairdressing Awards website where you can see the 2007 nominees listed and also see photos and information about the 2006 awards.
Thursday, 18 October 2007
Have You Used an E-book Yet?
I have recently had a query about a customer service book that is on a reading list- Customer Service for Dummies. This is a title that we also have in stock as an e-book, so I thought I would remind you that we have electronic versions of some (although not all) of our reading list titles.
The e-books are useful if you have access to the Internet (either at home or in College) as you can read them, search for a particular topic or chapter and even print pages -up to 20% of the text. You can tell if we stock an e-book as when you do a catalogue search it will be listed on the copy information, and tell you which Athens database you can find it in. We also have an e-books catalogue which you can access via the Library Online Catalogue home page if you want to browse the e-books titles that we have available- although we will be adding new titles. Click on the links above to see the copy information for the customer service book or the e-book catalogue information. Don't be puzzled if you click on the e-book catalogue link and can't read the text- you just need to click on the % button above the information and enlarge the text.
I have recently had a query about a customer service book that is on a reading list- Customer Service for Dummies. This is a title that we also have in stock as an e-book, so I thought I would remind you that we have electronic versions of some (although not all) of our reading list titles.
The e-books are useful if you have access to the Internet (either at home or in College) as you can read them, search for a particular topic or chapter and even print pages -up to 20% of the text. You can tell if we stock an e-book as when you do a catalogue search it will be listed on the copy information, and tell you which Athens database you can find it in. We also have an e-books catalogue which you can access via the Library Online Catalogue home page if you want to browse the e-books titles that we have available- although we will be adding new titles. Click on the links above to see the copy information for the customer service book or the e-book catalogue information. Don't be puzzled if you click on the e-book catalogue link and can't read the text- you just need to click on the % button above the information and enlarge the text.
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Blog Action Day
Yesterday was Blog Action Day, and we were asked to post issues relating to the environment. Unfortunately, I was out of college yesterday so I'm going to cheat a little and refer you to a post that I added on 26 April of this year entitled Going Green. If you do a search for Going Green using the search box at the top of the blog page and click on Search Blog, you can see the post . Don't forget that all blog posts are archived, so you can look at previous posts added.
Yesterday was Blog Action Day, and we were asked to post issues relating to the environment. Unfortunately, I was out of college yesterday so I'm going to cheat a little and refer you to a post that I added on 26 April of this year entitled Going Green. If you do a search for Going Green using the search box at the top of the blog page and click on Search Blog, you can see the post . Don't forget that all blog posts are archived, so you can look at previous posts added.
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Spa Show 2007
If you want to keep up-to-date with the latest spa treatments and have some spare time between 2-4 November you might want to visit the Spa Show at the Business Design Centre in London.
You can attend free seminars on skincare, fitness and well-being or try free treatments. There will be over 100 exhibitors, including spa treatment and product providers, spa resorts, spa hotels and urban spas. The show will be co-locating with The Body Beautiful show so there will be plenty to see and do if you decide to pay a visit to the event. For more information, including how to buy tickets, click on the show links above.
Friday, 12 October 2007
Alternative Hair Show
The Alternative Hair Show will take place this Sunday, 14th October, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. For more details see the website
Positive Health Magazine
If you need information about complementary therapies, try looking at the Positive Health Magazine website. This site features events listings, research up-dates, and articles. You have the option to search previous issues and can also do a general search by topic. You no longer need to log in to access any of the features of this site and it is well worth a visit.
Monday, 8 October 2007
Using Athens Resources and Reading Lists
Just a reminder that if you are looking for the list of Athens resources on Blackboard you need to click on the Library tab, and then follow the Athens link from the Library page. If you are using the Library online catalogue then you can use the Athens link on there. The Library online catalogue also has a reading list tab, so that you can check which books are on a module list and see if they are available for loan.
Just a reminder that if you are looking for the list of Athens resources on Blackboard you need to click on the Library tab, and then follow the Athens link from the Library page. If you are using the Library online catalogue then you can use the Athens link on there. The Library online catalogue also has a reading list tab, so that you can check which books are on a module list and see if they are available for loan.
Friday, 5 October 2007
Chemicals in Beauty Products
Next week a television programme investigating the potential harm of chemicals in cosmetics can be seen on Channel 4 at 8.00pm Thursday 11 October. Look out for Beauty Addicts: How Toxic are You? For more info about the programme click here for the Channel 4 Listings page.
If you want to read more about cosmetic ingredients, here are two books that we have in the Library (copies at Richmond House and Summer Row).
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients- shelved at 668.5503 WIN
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients - shelved at 646.726 MIC
If you are really interested in reading about ingredients you might want to have a look at the European Commission - Enterprise and Industry Directorate General - Consumer goods - Cosmetics 17/01/2007 website and check out the list of ingredients for the chemical names.
Next week a television programme investigating the potential harm of chemicals in cosmetics can be seen on Channel 4 at 8.00pm Thursday 11 October. Look out for Beauty Addicts: How Toxic are You? For more info about the programme click here for the Channel 4 Listings page.
If you want to read more about cosmetic ingredients, here are two books that we have in the Library (copies at Richmond House and Summer Row).
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients- shelved at 668.5503 WIN
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients - shelved at 646.726 MIC
If you are really interested in reading about ingredients you might want to have a look at the European Commission - Enterprise and Industry Directorate General - Consumer goods - Cosmetics 17/01/2007 website and check out the list of ingredients for the chemical names.
The Olive Awards Scheme for Wellness Workers in the UK
A new awards scheme, The Olive Awards, has been created in the UK to recognise exceptional employees working in the wellness and integrated health industries. Employees of spas, beauty and nail salons, suppliers, health clubs and leisure centres, and retailers of beauty products will all be able to enter the awards.
Companies of all sizes are eligible and any employers wanting to enter this year can register on the website. Employees will then have until November this year to complete online questionnaires and the awards ceremony will be held in central London in February 2008. For further details see The Olive Awards website.
Thursday, 4 October 2007
Why do you need music in your business? (and a reminder that you need to pay for using it )
BBC Radio 1 is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. It was certainly a 'must have' radio station to have playing in hair salons in the 1960s, and a vast improvement on the previous BBC stations (for those of you too young to remember them, you'll have to take my word for it!)
This seems like an opportune moment to remind you that these days you need to have a Performing Rights Society Licence to play music in the salon. For all the information that you need about obtaining a licence, have a look at the MCPS-PRC website. You will find the information by clicking on the Why Do You Need to Pay to Use Music? link under the Hot Topics section. You can also read research about the beneficial effects of music in the workplace on the site.
BBC Radio 1 is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. It was certainly a 'must have' radio station to have playing in hair salons in the 1960s, and a vast improvement on the previous BBC stations (for those of you too young to remember them, you'll have to take my word for it!)
This seems like an opportune moment to remind you that these days you need to have a Performing Rights Society Licence to play music in the salon. For all the information that you need about obtaining a licence, have a look at the MCPS-PRC website. You will find the information by clicking on the Why Do You Need to Pay to Use Music? link under the Hot Topics section. You can also read research about the beneficial effects of music in the workplace on the site.
Salon International
Salon International 2007 will be held at ExCel, London, on 13th, 14th, and 15th October 2007.
A visit to the event provides a chance to see the latest hairstyles and techniques demonstated live on stage. You will also be able to view the latest products and services. For more details have a look at the event website http://www.salonexhibitions.co.uk/
Salon International 2007 will be held at ExCel, London, on 13th, 14th, and 15th October 2007.
A visit to the event provides a chance to see the latest hairstyles and techniques demonstated live on stage. You will also be able to view the latest products and services. For more details have a look at the event website http://www.salonexhibitions.co.uk/
Friday, 14 September 2007
Leisure Industry Week
Sports Development Week
An event you may be interested in is taking place at the NEC Birmingham 25-27 September 2007. This is Sports Development Week, which is co-located with Leisure Industry Week.
You will be able to discover the latest ideas from the leisure and sports industry, including fitness, health and spa operations. For fitness, health and spa information just click on Leisure Industry Week above and then select the link on that page.
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Briefing papers on Physical Activity
NHS Scotland has developed a series of physical activity briefing papers which can be downloaded. These include: Physical Activity in the Workplace and Strategic Planning for Physical Activity.
To view these and to see what other papers are available, visit the Physical Activity and Health Alliance website. Click on the Resources link and enter 'briefing papers' as a keyword search.
NHS Scotland has developed a series of physical activity briefing papers which can be downloaded. These include: Physical Activity in the Workplace and Strategic Planning for Physical Activity.
To view these and to see what other papers are available, visit the Physical Activity and Health Alliance website. Click on the Resources link and enter 'briefing papers' as a keyword search.
Monday, 10 September 2007
Fitness for Anti-Aging Seminar
Professor Wayne Derman (associate professor of sports science and sports medicine at UCT Sport Science Institute of South Africa) will present two one-day seminars on exercise for anti-aging in London and Glasgow on October 8 and 9 2007.
This is part of an educational programme initiated by the International Institute for Anti-Aging (IIAA). For more details, click on the 'events' link on the IIAA website
Professor Wayne Derman (associate professor of sports science and sports medicine at UCT Sport Science Institute of South Africa) will present two one-day seminars on exercise for anti-aging in London and Glasgow on October 8 and 9 2007.
This is part of an educational programme initiated by the International Institute for Anti-Aging (IIAA). For more details, click on the 'events' link on the IIAA website
Friday, 7 September 2007
National Spa Week
Did you know that September 23-30 is National Spa Week?
The Spa Business Association has created this event to highlight the health benefits of visiting a spa or spa town. For details click on either link above.
Tuesday, 21 August 2007
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has launched a website to promote its Everyday Swim Programme, which seeks to encourage people to swim for leisure, fitness and fun.
The first Everyday Swim Conference takes place on Thursday 11 October at the Barbican in London and is aimed at anyone who has an interest in getting people active. If you are interested in reading more about the project and for Conference booking details click here
Monday, 6 August 2007
Why Hairdressers Are So Fulfilled By Their Jobs
If you have just joined us at the College to begin your HND Salon Management: Hairdressing course, or if you are a returning student, here is some news that you might find reassuring. Hairdressers come second only to chief executives of multinational corporations where job satisfaction is concerned. The majority of the other jobs in the top ten are managerial- so if you are planning to run your own salon at the end of your studies then you should have even more of a fulfilling career ahead of you! To read more about the research behind these findings and to see how other professions fared in the job satisfaction chart click here to take you to the Daily Mail article
If you have just joined us at the College to begin your HND Salon Management: Hairdressing course, or if you are a returning student, here is some news that you might find reassuring. Hairdressers come second only to chief executives of multinational corporations where job satisfaction is concerned. The majority of the other jobs in the top ten are managerial- so if you are planning to run your own salon at the end of your studies then you should have even more of a fulfilling career ahead of you! To read more about the research behind these findings and to see how other professions fared in the job satisfaction chart click here to take you to the Daily Mail article
Thursday, 14 June 2007
Image Gallery of Hairstyles
If you are looking for colour photographs of hairstyles try looking at the Image Gallery on the Hairdressers Journal International Interactive website. From the homepage click on the Image Gallery, where you can search by, style length, colour and decade ( 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 to current date). Be aware that you will first need to agree to the terms and conditions (such as using for educational purposes only) before viewing the photographs.
If you are looking for colour photographs of hairstyles try looking at the Image Gallery on the Hairdressers Journal International Interactive website. From the homepage click on the Image Gallery, where you can search by, style length, colour and decade ( 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 to current date). Be aware that you will first need to agree to the terms and conditions (such as using for educational purposes only) before viewing the photographs.
BASES Annual Conference
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASAS) annual conference will be held at the University of Bath between 4-7 September 2007. This event will include presentations, and workshops by national and international speakers. The conference is structured round the three BASES Divisions:
- Physical Activity for Heath
- Sports and Performance
- Education and Professional Development
One of six keynote speakers already confirmed is Sir Clive Westwood, Director of Elite Performance at the British Olympic Association You can find more information regarding this event via the Upcoming Events link on the BASES website
Thursday, 7 June 2007
Changes to Online Library Catalogue
If you use the Online Library Catalogue, you will notice that there have been some improvements to the Home page. You can now find useful Library information, such as opening hours, resources and services and an online journal catalogue by clicking on the relevant link. This is in addition to the online reading lists and other features that were already available. Why not have a look and let me know if you like the changes? The Subject Areas feature is still a work in progress, so please remember this if you click on this tab.
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Complementary Therapy Website
Looking for a website that gives information on complementary therapies ? Try logging on to Central Plexus where amongst other things, you will find an A-Z list (well, Acupressure to Yoga anyway!) of therapies. The site was founded and is run by therapists 'to unite and promote the world of complementary therapy'.
Click on the Therapies tab and you will be able to see: the origins and historical development, what to expect during a treatment and conditions suitable for treatment. The therapies listed include: Reiki, Bach Flower and Light Therapy. You can also search a Spa Directory and Supplier database.
Looking for a website that gives information on complementary therapies ? Try logging on to Central Plexus where amongst other things, you will find an A-Z list (well, Acupressure to Yoga anyway!) of therapies. The site was founded and is run by therapists 'to unite and promote the world of complementary therapy'.
Click on the Therapies tab and you will be able to see: the origins and historical development, what to expect during a treatment and conditions suitable for treatment. The therapies listed include: Reiki, Bach Flower and Light Therapy. You can also search a Spa Directory and Supplier database.
Business and Marketing Blog
If you are looking for information on Marketing or Business, have a look at the Marketing and Business Blog which is now up and running.
If you are looking for information on Marketing or Business, have a look at the Marketing and Business Blog which is now up and running.
Thursday, 31 May 2007
New e-book for Mechanism of Sports Injuries
A new e-book has been added to the Mechanism of Sports Injuries reading list: Football Traumatology: current concepts from prevention to treatment, Volpi, Piero. This e-book is available via Athens, so you can read it from any computer with internet access by logging in to Blackboard.
We have two e-book databases- Ebook Library and NetLibrary. This title is available though NetLibrary, so you need to scroll down the list of Athens resources and click on the NetLibrary link. Put 'football' in the Basic Search box and you will then have access to the book. If you want to see what other titles are available through NetLibrary then click on the 'In Our Collection' eBooks link.
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Sports Nutrition e-book
A new e-book has just been added to the reading list for the Sports Nutrition module.- Scientific Evidence for Musculoskeletal, Bariatric, and Sports Nutrition.
Here is a brief summary of this book:
Addressing the evidence-based integration of nutrition into medical treatment, this textbook explains the nutritional needs of fat, muscle, and soft tissues, incorporating the biologic rationale, animal studies, epidemiology, clinical trials, ongoing research initiatives, and food industry statistics.Addressing the evidence-based integration of nutrition into medical treatment, this textbook explains the nutritional needs of fat, muscle, and soft tissues, incorporating the biologic rationale, animal studies, epidemiology, clinical trials, ongoing research initiatives, and food industry statistics.
If you are not familiar with using e-books, follow the Athens link from Blackboard and click on Resources. From the list of databases, select the EBooks Library link and type in the title of the book in the search box on the right hand of the page. Information on using EBookLibrary resources can be found on this page or alternatively you can read the Guide To Online Resources via Blackboard. If you use this link to read the online guide it will take you to the Blackboard log in and you will then have a list of guides to choose from. You might want to have a look at the other guides that we offer, such as the Guide to Journals, while you have this link open.
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Anti-aging face creams- do they really work, after all?
Boots stores were recently inundated with customers who had seen the BBC's Horizon programme endorsing one of their No 7 skin care products, as it appears that it really does get rid of the wrinkles. For more info on this story see here.Details of the latest trial focusing on wrinkles caused through aging , rather than sun damage, is reported in Archives of Dermatology You can read a detailed abstract of the article via this link, but not the full-text. You might want to have a look at the past issues of this journal for items of interest. For up-to-date information on cosmetics and skin care, read Cosmetics International available in the Library. This publication includes global information on companies, marketing, packaging, ingredients and people in the industry, so it's well worth reading.If you want to read more about skin care and cosmetic ingredients, then we have some books in stock that you will find useful. I will give you the shelf location to help you find the books, but if you want any more help don't forget I am based at Richmond House Library where I will answer any queries you might have. For ingredient information try reading: Cosmetic Watch, Charlwood and Robinson, 658.55 CHA, or Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, Michalun, 646.726 MIC. For general skin care there is: Skin Care: beyond the basics, Lee, 616.5 LEE and The World of Skin care, Gray, 646.726 GRA.
Boots stores were recently inundated with customers who had seen the BBC's Horizon programme endorsing one of their No 7 skin care products, as it appears that it really does get rid of the wrinkles. For more info on this story see here.Details of the latest trial focusing on wrinkles caused through aging , rather than sun damage, is reported in Archives of Dermatology You can read a detailed abstract of the article via this link, but not the full-text. You might want to have a look at the past issues of this journal for items of interest. For up-to-date information on cosmetics and skin care, read Cosmetics International available in the Library. This publication includes global information on companies, marketing, packaging, ingredients and people in the industry, so it's well worth reading.If you want to read more about skin care and cosmetic ingredients, then we have some books in stock that you will find useful. I will give you the shelf location to help you find the books, but if you want any more help don't forget I am based at Richmond House Library where I will answer any queries you might have. For ingredient information try reading: Cosmetic Watch, Charlwood and Robinson, 658.55 CHA, or Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, Michalun, 646.726 MIC. For general skin care there is: Skin Care: beyond the basics, Lee, 616.5 LEE and The World of Skin care, Gray, 646.726 GRA.
Thursday, 17 May 2007
Codes of Practice
Did you know that you can download codes of practice for waxing and nails services from the Habia (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) website? If you select the 'for business' link from the menu you can then choose to download the codes of practice for both waxing and nail services. Although compliance with the codes is voluntary, they are intended to encourage good practice throughout the nails and beauty industry and are based on nationally agreed standards. The codes of practice are well worth reading as they cover all aspects of waxing and nail services.
You can also read information on the National Minimum Wage by clicking on the 'for business' link, which will be of interest if you are thinking of setting up your own business. For more information on the National Minimum Wage see the DTI site.
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
One Day Conference for the Beauty and Spa Industry
'The Santi 'Women In Our Business' conference for the beauty and spa industry is to be held on Tuesday 19th June 2007 at the Café Royal, Regent Street, London. For information about this event and to read a report on the 2006 conference, go to the Santi site and click on the Events link.
Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Smoking Legislation
You are probably aware that from 1 July 2007 a law will come in to effect banning smoking in enclosed spaces. All spas, hair, beauty and nail salons, except those in prisons, will be legally required to become smokefree. The Habia ( Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority) website provides information regarding this legislation, along with other issues relating to health and safety. Further guidance is available from Smokefree England. 
Specific guidance on legislation for employers is also contained in the Habia Employment Pack for Salons that is available in both Summer Row and Richmond House Library (reference only) shelved at 344.4201 HAB.
Thursday, 26 April 2007
Going Green
Recycling household rubbish is very much in the news at the moment - read an article from The Times here . People are being encouraged to separate items for refuse collections so that they can be recycled. With this in mind, there is an article in the 20-26 April issue of Hairdressers Journal International, Changing Habits, that looks at four salons that have 'gone green' (page 56). The Hairdressers International website includes the HJI Blog, well worth a visit for keeping up-to date with industry information.
With the huge interest in all things organic such as food and clothing, and concern about the chemicals in cosmetics and shampoo, this month sees the launch of a range of organic beauty products by Stella McCartney: CARE. Make sure you that you read the Green Pound article ( page 62) in the same issue of Hairdressers Journal International for the definition of an organic beauty product and tips on how to 'go green'.
Recycling household rubbish is very much in the news at the moment - read an article from The Times here . People are being encouraged to separate items for refuse collections so that they can be recycled. With this in mind, there is an article in the 20-26 April issue of Hairdressers Journal International, Changing Habits, that looks at four salons that have 'gone green' (page 56). The Hairdressers International website includes the HJI Blog, well worth a visit for keeping up-to date with industry information.
With the huge interest in all things organic such as food and clothing, and concern about the chemicals in cosmetics and shampoo, this month sees the launch of a range of organic beauty products by Stella McCartney: CARE. Make sure you that you read the Green Pound article ( page 62) in the same issue of Hairdressers Journal International for the definition of an organic beauty product and tips on how to 'go green'.
Wednesday, 25 April 2007
Professional Beauty is Changing
If you currently read the Library copy of Professional Beauty, Professional Nails, or Professional Spa you will notice a change from next month. A new-look magazine will be launching in May under the Professional Beauty name, combining spa, nails and beauty industry news and features. So, if you need to find information on spa, nails or beauty remember to look out for the May issue of Professional Beauty. There will still be back issues available in the Library of the individual titles. The
Professional Beauty website is worth a visit if you are looking for the latest industry news or jobs available.
Friday, 20 April 2007
New Swimming Book at Richmond House
We now have copies of Swimming: Technique, Training, Competition - Alan Lynn, at Richmond House Library. This book was ordered in response to a student request for books on swimming, and has been added to the Sports Training Principles reading list. If you are interested in reading more on swimming you might like to have a look at another book that was added to this reading list: Swimming- Stager, Joel M.
If you feel that we need to order books on a particular subject, please come and see me at Richmond House or email me at: d.hudson@bcftcs.ac with the details. I can then investigate suitable titles and contact the module lecturer regarding ordering copies.
We now have copies of Swimming: Technique, Training, Competition - Alan Lynn, at Richmond House Library. This book was ordered in response to a student request for books on swimming, and has been added to the Sports Training Principles reading list. If you are interested in reading more on swimming you might like to have a look at another book that was added to this reading list: Swimming- Stager, Joel M.
If you feel that we need to order books on a particular subject, please come and see me at Richmond House or email me at: d.hudson@bcftcs.ac with the details. I can then investigate suitable titles and contact the module lecturer regarding ordering copies.
Tuesday, 17 April 2007
Articles on Sports Nutrition
If you are looking for free copies of past journal articles on sports nutrition, then the following site will be worth a visit. The International Society of Sports Nutrition provides access to The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition articles published between 2004-2006.
If you are looking for free copies of past journal articles on sports nutrition, then the following site will be worth a visit. The International Society of Sports Nutrition provides access to The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition articles published between 2004-2006.
The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) is a peer-reviewed journal that covers various aspects of sports nutrition, supplementation, exercise metabolism, and/or scientific policies related to sports nutrition. Articles are published in the format of original investigations, review articles, applied sports nutrition articles, and case studies. Go to the Publications tab at the top of the page and click on the JISSN option. You can then choose the volume and year required and select either the abstract or full text.
Health and Beauty Training Show
19-20th May Excel, London
17-18th November , Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
Are you looking forward to your career in the health, beauty or therapy industry and thinking about professional development and achieving your full potential? If so, the Health and Beauty Training Show might be an event you would enjoy attending.
You could visit the business clinic and receive advice on starting up and managing a business. Or perhaps you might attend a workshop on sports and remedial massage or make up for Editorial or film work. There are also lectures on salon management. One of the exhibitor's at the show is the therapy trade journal , Today's Therapist. If you are interested in reading more, visit the show website.
19-20th May Excel, London
17-18th November , Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
Are you looking forward to your career in the health, beauty or therapy industry and thinking about professional development and achieving your full potential? If so, the Health and Beauty Training Show might be an event you would enjoy attending.
You could visit the business clinic and receive advice on starting up and managing a business. Or perhaps you might attend a workshop on sports and remedial massage or make up for Editorial or film work. There are also lectures on salon management. One of the exhibitor's at the show is the therapy trade journal , Today's Therapist. If you are interested in reading more, visit the show website.
Wednesday, 4 April 2007
Spa Accreditation Scheme
The mystery shopper has become an accepted, (if perhaps dreaded, by those being visited!) way of assessing the standards of a business in the hospitality trade. This month sees the launch of the VisitBritain spa accreditation scheme, where an assessor will carry out a mystery shopper visit by booking a treatment as a normal client. The following designators have been developed: Day Spa, Hotel Spa, Salon Spa, Sports and Fitness Spa, Natural Spa, Destination Spa, Resort Spa and Medi- Spa, so that consumers will understand the different types of spa available. A local spa- The De Vere Belfry Spa in Sutton Coldfield- was one that volunteered for the pilot scheme.
For full details of the scheme and to download the standards click here
The mystery shopper has become an accepted, (if perhaps dreaded, by those being visited!) way of assessing the standards of a business in the hospitality trade. This month sees the launch of the VisitBritain spa accreditation scheme, where an assessor will carry out a mystery shopper visit by booking a treatment as a normal client. The following designators have been developed: Day Spa, Hotel Spa, Salon Spa, Sports and Fitness Spa, Natural Spa, Destination Spa, Resort Spa and Medi- Spa, so that consumers will understand the different types of spa available. A local spa- The De Vere Belfry Spa in Sutton Coldfield- was one that volunteered for the pilot scheme.
For full details of the scheme and to download the standards click here
Monday, 2 April 2007
UKPubMed Central
Based on PubMed Central (PMC) , the U.S. National Institutes of Health free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature, UKPMC provides a stable,permanent, and free-to-access online digital archive of full-text peer-reviewed research publications.
Why not have a browse through this free -access resource and see what's available? Try using the search box to carry out a subject search across the databases or looking through the archives of a specific journal such as The Journal of Athletic Training or BMJ: The British Medical Journal.
Based on PubMed Central (PMC) , the U.S. National Institutes of Health free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature, UKPMC provides a stable,permanent, and free-to-access online digital archive of full-text peer-reviewed research publications.
Why not have a browse through this free -access resource and see what's available? Try using the search box to carry out a subject search across the databases or looking through the archives of a specific journal such as The Journal of Athletic Training or BMJ: The British Medical Journal.
Friday, 30 March 2007
New Books Stand at Richmond House
When you are at Richmond House Library, why not have a look on the new books stand that is located opposite the exit door?
Some of the books that have recently been added to this are:
Running:Biomechanics and exercise physiology applied in practice
Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy
Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes
When you are at Richmond House Library, why not have a look on the new books stand that is located opposite the exit door?
Some of the books that have recently been added to this are:
Running:Biomechanics and exercise physiology applied in practice
Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy
Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes
Styling for the Camera
Did you know that we have a range of fashion magazines available in the journal area at Richmond House and Summer Row Library to support you on the Styling for the Camera module? You can see which titles are recommended by checking your reading list via Blackboard or the Online Catalogue, using the Reading List tab at the top of the screen. Two of the magazines that we subscribe to are Vogue and Elle and the April issues of these are now in stock. These magazines both have websites (as do many of the fashion titles) so if you want to have a look click on the name link above.
Did you know that we have a range of fashion magazines available in the journal area at Richmond House and Summer Row Library to support you on the Styling for the Camera module? You can see which titles are recommended by checking your reading list via Blackboard or the Online Catalogue, using the Reading List tab at the top of the screen. Two of the magazines that we subscribe to are Vogue and Elle and the April issues of these are now in stock. These magazines both have websites (as do many of the fashion titles) so if you want to have a look click on the name link above.
Thursday, 29 March 2007
Sports Massage Case History in Massage World
If you are interested in reading a case study exploring the benefits of massage on sports athletes, you will find an article (page 36) in the February/March 2007 issue of Massage World.
With the 2007 London Marathon on 22nd April in mind, this issue also features A Sport & Remedial Massage Therapists Guide to Marathon Runners (page 13).
You will find a copy of Massage World in the journal area at both Richmond House Library and Summer Row Library.
If you are interested in reading a case study exploring the benefits of massage on sports athletes, you will find an article (page 36) in the February/March 2007 issue of Massage World.
With the 2007 London Marathon on 22nd April in mind, this issue also features A Sport & Remedial Massage Therapists Guide to Marathon Runners (page 13).
You will find a copy of Massage World in the journal area at both Richmond House Library and Summer Row Library.
Friday, 23 March 2007
Complementary Therapy and Sports Injuries
You are probably using journals recommended on module reading lists and accessing online articles from other publications via Athens, but have you thought of looking to see whether other titles that we stock might be of use? 'Reading round the subject area' can provide you with useful information to help with your assignments. We currently subscribe to Positive Health Magazine which is a leading UK complementary health magazine, and you can find a print copy in the journal area at both Summer Row and Richmond House.
If you are a student on the Salon Management (Complementary Therapy) course you may already be aware of this magazine and expect to find plenty to interest you, but those studying Sports Therapy might not realise that Positive Health can be a useful addition to their reading. One article that you might find interesting is Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) for Sports Injuries and this can be found on page 48 of the April 2007 issue.
Have a look through a Library copy or view the online version of Positive Health and see what else is of interest. To gain full access to the articles archive and other research information you will need to register and obtain a password, but this is a quick and easy process.
You are probably using journals recommended on module reading lists and accessing online articles from other publications via Athens, but have you thought of looking to see whether other titles that we stock might be of use? 'Reading round the subject area' can provide you with useful information to help with your assignments. We currently subscribe to Positive Health Magazine which is a leading UK complementary health magazine, and you can find a print copy in the journal area at both Summer Row and Richmond House.
If you are a student on the Salon Management (Complementary Therapy) course you may already be aware of this magazine and expect to find plenty to interest you, but those studying Sports Therapy might not realise that Positive Health can be a useful addition to their reading. One article that you might find interesting is Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) for Sports Injuries and this can be found on page 48 of the April 2007 issue.
Have a look through a Library copy or view the online version of Positive Health and see what else is of interest. To gain full access to the articles archive and other research information you will need to register and obtain a password, but this is a quick and easy process.
Monday, 12 March 2007
New E-book available for Biomechanics module
Did you know that you now have access to E-book versions of some of the books on your reading lists? You can tell if an E-book version is available by looking at the copy information on the online catalogue. One recent addition to our collection is a book written by Roger Bartlett - Sports Biomechanics: reducing injury and improving performance.
You can access this title through the E-book Library database via Athens- which means that you can access E-books from home as well as in College.
Why not check to see if a book that you are interested in is available as an E-book? If you want to know more about E-books, call and see me at Richmond House Library
Did you know that you now have access to E-book versions of some of the books on your reading lists? You can tell if an E-book version is available by looking at the copy information on the online catalogue. One recent addition to our collection is a book written by Roger Bartlett - Sports Biomechanics: reducing injury and improving performance.
You can access this title through the E-book Library database via Athens- which means that you can access E-books from home as well as in College.
Why not check to see if a book that you are interested in is available as an E-book? If you want to know more about E-books, call and see me at Richmond House Library
Thursday, 8 March 2007
Resources - InformaWorld
You will now find that all titles in the InformaWorld database on Athens (listed in the Guide to Journals as "online access available shortly"), should be available in full-text from 1997 or as otherwise stated. To bring up a list of of all our subscriptions, click on "Your subscriptions" underneath the 'For Librarians' heading. You can then see which years we have access to. Don't worry about the fact that some titles appear to have two entries; clicking on either will take you to all the issues we have access to.
One of the journals available in full text is the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, so if you are interested in researching information for the Sports Psychology module why not have a look at the articles on offer?
You will now find that all titles in the InformaWorld database on Athens (listed in the Guide to Journals as "online access available shortly"), should be available in full-text from 1997 or as otherwise stated. To bring up a list of of all our subscriptions, click on "Your subscriptions" underneath the 'For Librarians' heading. You can then see which years we have access to. Don't worry about the fact that some titles appear to have two entries; clicking on either will take you to all the issues we have access to.
One of the journals available in full text is the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, so if you are interested in researching information for the Sports Psychology module why not have a look at the articles on offer?
Wednesday, 7 March 2007
30th Septemberand 1st October 2007
Donington Park Exhibition Centre, East Midlands
Now in its third year, Holistic Health 2007 will support the holistic and complementary therapy market, offering exhibitors the opportunity to showcase the latest products, treatment launches, equipment innovations and training courses.
Holistic Health 2007 is a trade-only event, with free admission for qualified therapists, salon and practice owners, medical practitioners, college buyers and final year students.
Now in its third year, Holistic Health 2007 will support the holistic and complementary therapy market, offering exhibitors the opportunity to showcase the latest products, treatment launches, equipment innovations and training courses.
Holistic Health 2007 is a trade-only event, with free admission for qualified therapists, salon and practice owners, medical practitioners, college buyers and final year students.
Friday, 2 March 2007
Olympia Beauty 20-21 MAY 2007 
Here's an event you will not want to miss if you are interested in seeing the latest innovations and products available to the professional beauty market. Olympia Beauty is the trade fair for the beauty industry and is based in London's West End.
It includes education and seminar programs hosted by Habia that provide guidance on careers, business development, legislation and much more. Register before 11th May and get free entry for two people.
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