Olympia Beauty

Just a reminder that the Olympia Beauty exhibition will be taking place in London this weekend from the 2-3rd October. See the event website for more info.

New Books in Stock

We have just added the following three books to our collection:

 Fashion Set: The Art of the Fashion Show, Cantarini                (suggested reading for module 745)
Reflective Practice and Professional Development, Tarrant,     (suggested reading for module 700)
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Schoenfeld (suggested reading for module1440)

The Apprentice - New Series

The new series of The Apprentice starts on Thursday 6th October. Among the candidates for this series are Hair and Beauty Salon owner, Natalie Hughes, and Make-Up Studio owner, Grainne McCoy, so it might be interesting to see how they cope with the tasks they are given. You can catch the first episode  at 9pm on BBC 1.

New Edition of Massage Book

We now have the new 2016, 5th edition of Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, Salvo in stock. There is also the e-book available in Dawson Books via E-Resources. 

New Laser Books for Beauty Therapy

We have the following two new books in stock:
Handbook of Lasers in Dermatology, Nouri
Laser IPL Technology for Skin Care, Honardoust

Hello and Welcome to UCB

I just wanted to say a big welcome to any new or returning Beauty Therapy Management, Spa Management, Specialist Hair and Media Make-Up, Sports Management, Sports Therapy and Sport and Fitness Studies students. My name is Dianne Hudson and I am your Subject Librarian.  I will be posting details of new resources, events and other hair, beauty and sport information via this blog. I might see you during your Library induction, but if not I look forward to seeing you when you visit the Library throughout the year.

BikeFest in Birmingham on 16th September

This Sunday – 18^th September – the 2^nd annual Birmingham BikeFest will be held in Victoria Square. The free event is put on by HSBC together with the Birmingham Cycle Revolution, and has a host of fun activities to take part in or watch throughout the day from 9am until 4pm.

There will be a 2km closed roads city centre cycle route; Flatland BMX show; Street Velodrome; Action Sports Tour Performances; Kids’ Strider Adventure sessions and Masterclass sessions for adults. For more details see the BikeFest website: http://birminghambikefest.com/about/#whats-on

New Issue of Health Club Management

The September digital issue of Health Club Management is now available. Included in this issue is Pokémon Go!  a master class in driving physical activity participation on page 42.

New Fashion Books in Stock

We have just added the following fashion books to our collection and they are also recommended reading for the Historical Perspectives of Hair and Fashion module.
Native American Clothing: an Illustrated History, Brasser
Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, Miller (also e-book)
Chinese Fashion: From Mao to Now, Juanjuan (e-book in Berg Fashion Library)
African Fashion: Global Style Histories, Innovations and Ideas You Can Wear, Rovine, (also e-book)

100 Years of British Vogue Celebrated - TV Programme

There's a TV programme of interest on BBC2 9.00pm-10.00pm today, Absolutely Fabulous: Inside British Vogue.  TV cameras have been filming behind closed doors for the first time as British Vogue celebrates its centenary. This is the first of two episodes (episode 2 is on 15th September) and sees the front cover of the magazine being changed to appeal to a younger audience. 

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Today sees the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, so you'll probably want to keep up with all the latest news and results Good luck to all our paralympians! 

Hello and Welcome

I just wanted to say a big welcome to any new or returning Further Education Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Sport students. My name is Dianne Hudson and I am Subject Librarian for Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Sport.  I will be posting details of events and other hair, beauty  and sport information via this blog. I might see you during your Library induction, but if not I look forward to seeing you when you visit the Library throughout the year.

New Issue of Spa Opportunities

The new 2nd September digital issue of Spa Opportunities is now available. There is interesting news on the first page of this issue about Ariana Huffington (founder of the Huffington Post) starting a new media business focused on wellness.