Habia News
The Summer 2010 issue of Habia News is now available in Richmond House Library. You can access previous issues via the Habia ( the government appointed standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and African type hair) website.

The Salon Magazine Online
The October 2010 online issue of The Salon Magazine (covers both hair and beauty) is now available. Click on the title above, then click on the E-MAG ONLINE logo on the left hand side of the page.

New Special Effects Makeup Book

We now have copies of Special Effects Makeup for Stage and Screen, Debreceni, at Richmond House Library. This book has a DVD to accompany it, so when you take the book out on loan don't forget to ask for the DVD at the Library counter.

Hello and Welcome...
Just to say a big 'hello' to all new Salon Business Management, Sports Therapy and Spa Management with Hospitality students starting at the College this week! If you haven't been to your Library induction yet, I might see you later this week. I'm based in Richmond House Library so if you need any help you know where to find me. Don't forget to check the blog for new information -or just to have a browse at past posts in the Blog Archive. There is also a Useful Web Links area that you might want to investigate

The Nail File

Free copies of the new Autumn 2010 issue of the nail newspaper, The Nail File, are now available at Richmond House Library counter. You can also download an electronic copy of The Nail File (current online issue Summer 2010) plus Guild News, September 2010 issue, Irish Beauty, September 2010 issue and Tanning World, Apr/May/June 2010 issue at the Beauty Serve website.

London Fashion Week 2010
Looking for the latest catwalk make-up and hair designs? London Fashion Week 2010 (September 17th- 22nd) might just inspire you! You don't need to go to London, as you can see the catwalk reports by visiting the London Fashion Week website

UK Maternity Reflexology Conference
The first UK Maternity Reflexology Conference will be taking place 6 - 7th November at the University of Reading. For more info, see the event website.

Leisure Industry Week 2010

An event of interest to everyone in the leisure industry is taking place next week, 21st - 23 September, at the NEC.
Leisure Industry Week includes The Sport Show, Pool and Spa and Health and Fitness. Highlights include live demos, education and conferences, as well as high profile industry speakers. Please note that no under 18s or students are allowed at this event, but you might find the industry information on the event website useful.

Style Birmingham Live 2010
From 24-26 September, 2010, the Style Birmingham Live fashion event will feature catwalk shows hosted by TV’s George Lamb, as well as fashion and beauty events across the city centre. To see more details, click on the link above for the event website.

New Ebooks Available
The following ebooks are now available through the Athens resources and the Dawson Books database. Please call in at Richmond House Library and see me if you need any help with using ebooks. Click on the titles below for the catalogue info.
Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention, Comfort, Paul
Cybermarketing: How to Use the Internet to Market Your Goods and Services, Bickerton, Pauline
Acne Scars: Classification and Treatment, Tosti, Antonella
The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery, Loftus, Jean M.
Wigmaking and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film, Ruskai, Martha
Costume Craftwork: Clothing, 3-D Make-Up, Wigs, Millinery and Accessories, Tan, Hu.