Glam Live 2009
If you are interested in seeing all the latest ideas and products in beauty, fashion, health and lifestyle, The Glam Show ( in association with Nicky Hambleton-Jones) will be taking place Saturday 31st October- Sunday 1st November 2009 at Earl's Court, London. For more details and to book tickets see the event website.

Article in this Week's Hairdressers Journal
For inspiration, you might like to read the 'All About Me' feature on page 66 of the 12-18 June issue of Hairdressers Journal International. This is where a 'young industry star talks about her life', and in this issue the 'star' is Emma Steven from the Lisa Shepherd Salons, Sutton Coldfield

Free Digital Journal Subscription- The Greener Option
You can sign up for a free one-year online digital subscription to several Leisure Opportunities titles.
These include: Spa Business, Spa Opportunities, Health Club Management, Leisure Opportunities, Leisure Management and Sports Management. Sign up online at www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/green.

Cosmetic Company Archives
The Visual Arts Data Service (VADS) and the London College of Fashion have collaborated to digitise the photographic archives of Gala, Miner's and Crystal. These were cosmetic companies operating during and after the Second World War. If you are researching the history of cosmetics, or just interested in seeing the collection you can access the collection at http://www.vads.ac.uk/collections/LCFGALA. Remember to read the 'terms of use' at the bottom of the collection homepage.

New Hairstyle Book

Copies are now available at Richmond House Library of Period hairstyles for studio, stage and screen : a practical reference for actors, models, make-up artists, photographers, Spencer, Kit . This book is on the reading list for Creative Showcase and Styling for Photography.

Olympia Beauty 2009

The Olympia Beauty show takes place on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st September at the Grand Hall, Olympia, London. This event is open only to trade and professional visitors over the age of 16 and you can register before the 18th September 2009 for FREE entrance by clicking on the 'Order tickets now' link on the show website.

Hairdressing: the foundations

The new 6th (2009) edition of Hairdressing: the foundations: the official guide to level 2, Palladino, is now in stock at Richmond House Library. Click on the title to see the copies available.

The Alternative Hair Show

The Alternative Hair Show 2009, will be held at The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Sunday 18 October. See the event website to book tickets and for further information.

New Spa Journal

A recent addition to several 'spa' journal reading lists is European Spa. You can find a copy at both Summer Row and Richmond House Library, and included in the June/July issue are features on establishing a presence on the Internet, a report on SPATEC Europe 2009, and product, treatment and equipment information.

New Books in the Library

We have just added several new titles/editions of reading list books to our Library stock. Click on the titles for more details.

Dynatomy: dynamic human anatomy, Whiting.

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Bean.

Gray's Anatomy for Students, Drake.

Stretching for Functional Flexibility, Armiger.

Direct Release Myofascial Massage Technique, Stanborough.

Myofascial Massage, Dixon.

10 Years Longer Live
10 Years Longer Live is a three-day event based on the Channel 4 television programme.The event will feature the latest fashion, hair and beauty news and trends, demonstrations, advice on health and beauty, including the Fitness & Wellbeing Forum, and seminars. It will be taking place at Earls Court, London, Friday 3 -Sunday 5 July. For more info and to book tickets, see the event website.