The Nail File and Other Online Beauty Journals

The Nail File newspaper has been re-launched as a magazine. There is a print copy at Richmond House Library, but you can access this title online from the BeautyServe website. You can also access the online version of Guild News, Irish beauty and The Beauty Index from the BeautyServe site. Just scroll down the BeautyServe home page to see the links for these titles and both the current issue and back issues can be accessed. If you 'hover' over the publications tab at the top of the HomeServe home page and click on 'media pack', it gives you the option to download the features list for Nail File, Guild News and Irish Beauty, which will give you an idea of the subjects being covered in each 2014 issue.

Hair- Amateur Hairdresser Competition TV Programme

Eight amateur hairdressers will be competing for the title of Britain's best amateur hairdresser in 'Hair', showing on BBC Three at 9pm tonight (25th February).  In tonight's episode (1of 6), the first task will be to construct a 7cm quiff on live models. The programme will be repeated tomorrow on BBC Three.

New Books

New editions of the following books are now available:
 Consumer Behaviour: A European Perspective, (8th ed.) Solomon,
 Organizational Behaviour, (5th ed. (also available online), Buchanan,

New Books- Fashion Show, Sport, and Skin Problems

Loan copies of the following new books are now available:
Guide to Producing a Fashion Show, Everett 
Runway Uncovered: The Making of a Fashion Show, Vilaseca
Low Back Disorders: Evidenced-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation, (2nd ed.)McGill 
Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, Goodman 
ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (7th ed.), Swain
Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management (6th ed.), (plus ebook), Taylor
Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, Goodheart

New Ebooks

You can now access the Ebook of the following titles through Dawson Books via E-Resources :

The Bridal Hair Book, Sorbie, 
Encyclopedia of Hair Removal, Morris, 
Sports Culture: an A-Z Guide, Cashmore

London Fashion Week

 
As London Fashion Week draws to a close see the event website for all the latest info and highlights.  

BAFTA Awards 2014

See the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards site for information about the 2014 Awards and to see who the nominees and winners were. The award for Make-Up and Hair went to Evelyne Noraz, Lori McCoy-Bell, and Kathrine Gordon for American Hustle, the award for Costume Design went to Catherine Martin for The Great Gatsby and the award for Special Visual Effects went to Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, David Shirk, Neil Corbould, Nikki Penny for Gravity.

American Journal of Sports Medicine

You will be pleased to hear that the full text articles of 
The American Journal of Sports Medicine are now available 
through E-Resources and the Sage Journals link.

Hairdressers Journal International

Hairdressers Journal International, which was a weekly publication, is now published monthly. The February issue is now available and includes a souvenir issue of the HJi 2013 British Hairdressing Awards - Winning Collections. The HJI online site is also worth a look for the latest hairdressing trade news, hairstyle gallery, jobs and much more.  
 

Professional Beauty 2014

Professional Beauty 2014 will be taking place in London on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th February. The trade-only event covers skincare, spa, advanced treatments, specialist equipment, nails, tanning, wellness and nutrition. For more information see the event website.

National Libraries Day 2014

It is National Libraries Day this Saturday, 8th February, so why not have a look at the event taking place at the Library Of Birmingham.   There are plenty of other reasons why you might want to visit this wonderful new library if you haven't already been there, so have a look at the Library of Birmingham website and see what's on offer.

New Patrick Cameron DVD

We have just added a new Patrick Cameron DVD to our collection. Session; The Editorial Collection is 'inspired by editorial and media looks', and has a step-by-step demonstration of eight long hair designs.