New Anatomy Book

Copies of Clinically Orientated Anatomy (on the Anatomy 2 reading list) are now available at Richmond House Library. There is also a CD to accompany this title so don't forget to request this when you bring the book to the issue counter.

Online Sports Therapy Journals
You can now access online sports therapy journals from the list of Non-Athens Resources via Blackboard. The titles available include: Journal of Sport and Rehabilitation, Journal of Applied Biomechanics and Athletic Therapy Today.
From the Blackboard page, click on the Library tab then scroll down the page until you see the 'Non-Athens Resources' link on the left side. After clicking the 'I Agree' on the copyright info you will be taken to the 'Onelog' list of resources. The journals can then be accessed by clicking on 'Human Kinetics Journals' and then the 'Journals' tab at the top of the Human Kinetics page. This will give you a pictorial image of all the journals available.

EIA ( European Information Association) and the Small Business Act

You can find information relating to 'Think Small First - A Small Business Act for Europe’ via the EIA website. Click on this link and then scroll down the page to view Small Business Act from the EIA site.

Online Access to Dermatology Journal

You can now access the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, which is on the Introduction to Dermatology reading list, online. You can find the online journal by clicking on the Athens link, and then selecting the Wiley InterScience database.

The Clothes Show Live

Don't forget that the Clothes Show Live event will be taking place at the NEC Birmingham this week. It will be running from Friday 5th to Wednesday 10th December, so if you want to read the event info or see how to get tickets have a look at the Clothes Show Live site.

Make-up Website

If you are looking for make-up information, particularly about working as a make-up artist you might want to have a look at Makeup444.com. This website is a division of Make-up Artist Magazine, which is a professional (US) make-up industry publication that we subscribe to at the College, so don't forget to have a look at this while you are in the Library; there is a copy at Richmond House and Summer Row.

Makeup444.com features tips from industry make-up artists and new make-up and skincare products, plus breakdowns of make up used on film artists for particular films.

It's Thanksgiving Day !

Today is

Thanksgiving Day in the United States, so 'Happy Holiday' to any American bloggers out there and any student from the College who originates from the US. Any non-Americans' might want to click on the link above to find out what all the fuss is about.
In way of a small celebration, why not have a look at some of the books we have in stock by the American publishers, Milady?
How about Spa and Salon Alchemy: the definitive resource for the spa and salon industry (on the shelf at 646.72068) or Spa Manicuring for the Salon and Spa (on the shelf at 646.727 MCC) or Hair Structure and Chemistry Simplified (on the shelf at 646.724 HAL)

Or for any Sports Therapy student, don't forget that we subscribe to The American Journal of Sports Medicine. There's a print copy in both Richmond House and Summer Row Library and you can also access this journal online via Athens by selecting the Sage Journals Online database.

Spa Business journal

We have just added a new spa journal to our stock- Spa Business. You can read the print copy at Richmond House and Summer Row Library but can also access the current edition online.
The online digital version of the current edition (the one we’ve just received) is available from the Spa Business website at www.spabusiness.com You just need to click on the ‘read it for free’ on the digital editions info on the top right side of the homepage and when you’ve accessed the digital edition you click on the arrow on the top left of the page to turn the pages of the journal. To make the print larger click on the page. You can also access the Spa Opportunities digital version from the Spa Business homepage.

Holistic Healthcare Conference

The 2009 Holistic Healthcare Conference will take place on Saturday 14th March 2009, 9.30am-4pm at Durham University. The conference is aimed at healthcare professionals, complementary health practitioners, and counsellors. Details of how to book, plus the schedule for the day, can be found at the FHT website By clicking on this link you can also see other events that are currently scheduled.

Spatex 2009

Here's a date to add to your diary for next year. Spatex 2009 will be taking place between Sunday 1-Tuesday 3 February 2009 at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Exhibition Centre. Spatex is an exhibition for professionals in the pool, spa and sauna industry. More details can be found on the exhibition website

Thinking of Teaching Sports Therapy?

If you are thinking of teaching sports therapy after you have graduated, make sure that you read the article 'The Trials and Tribulations of Teaching Sports Therapy' in the October 2008 issue of SportEx Medicine (available in both Richmond House and Summer Row Library).
The article is written by Amy Bell, BSC, who graduated from Salford University in 2006 with a degree in sports rehabilitation. You can find the article on pages 24-26 of the October 2008 issue.

Sports Therapy Research

Just a reminder that if you are looking for the latest research, for use in an assignment or for a dissertation, SportEx Dynamics and SportExMedicine include 'Journal Watch' pages detailing papers included in journals such as Clinics in Sport Medicine and American Journal of Sports Medicine, with an added 'SportEx Comment'. You can find copies of SportEx Dynamics and SportEx Medicine in Summer Row and Richmond House Library.

More Copies of Operations Management

We now have more copies of a book on the Physical Resources for Salons reading list. So if you need Operations Management, Slack, Nigel, you will find copies at Richmond House Library. There is also an additional book that accompanies the Slack book; this is Quantitative Analysis in Operations Management by Brandon-Jones, Alastair, so don't forget to pick up a copy.

Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries

There is good news for anyone needing a copy of Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Houglum, as we now have additional copies available at Richmond House Library and more on order for Summer Row.

New Books for 'Creative Showcase'

We now have copies of The Makeup Artist Handbook: techniques for film, television, photography and theatre, in stock at Richmond House Library and this book is on the reading list for Creative Showcase You can also access this book online, plus Make-up, Hair and Costume for Television and British Fashion Design: rag trade or image industry? as they are all available in e-book format. You will find these e-book titles through the Athens link and the Dawson Books database. If anyone is not sure what e-books are or want more information please call and see me at Richmond House Library.

Sports Injuries Article

Included in the November/December issue of Massage and Bodywork is an article by Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa on sports injuries- Sports Injuries: breakthrough methods in treatment.

You can read this article (pp42-51) in the print copy of Massage and Bodywork in both Richmond House and Summer Row Library or view the online digital version at the Massage and Bodywork website

The British Hairdressing Awards

Taking place at the Grovenor House Hotel, on Monday 24th November, the British Hairdressing Awards will be celebrating the skills of British Hairdressers in six specialist categories and name one lucky person the British Hairdresser of the Year 2008. You can find details of last year's event and the nominees and finalists for 2008 at the British Hairdressing Awards site.

The Style Show

The Style Show have teamed up with UK online fashion portal, Handbag.com, to create one of the largest fashion and beauty events. The event will feature celebrity experts, designers, boutique brands, high street retailers, and designer labels.

Located next to the Designer Catwalk, the 'Stop and Chop' area will give lucky visitors the chance to be chosen by one of the celebrity hairdressers to have a surprise haircut live at the show. Or, you might like to visit The Cocktail Bar to recover from a long day's shopping. The event is co-ordinated with the Clothes Show Live event and takes place at the NEC Birmingham 5-10 December. Click on the links for details of either event.

Plastic Bags in the Library

Please note that in line with some supermarkets, and in an effort to be more 'Eco-Friendly', from Monday 1oth November we will no longer be giving out free plastic bags in the Library. Plastic bags will be available for purchase at SUMMER ROW LIBRARY ONLY and will cost 5p. So, if you are thinking of taking books out to help with your assignments remember to bring a bag with you!

Play the Game 2009

Play the Game, the world communication conference on sport, is going to be held in the UK, in Coventry, for the first time next year. It will take place 15-19 June.
Media professionals, academic researchers and sports practitioners will be meeting to discuss issues facing world sport such as encouraging participation, anti-doping and good governance.
For more information visit the CIBS (The Centre for International Business of Sport) website

Strength and Conditioning Module Reading List

Some good news for anyone who has asked me about books for the Strength and Conditioning module- the reading list for both books and journals are now on Blackboard. You can also access the lists from the online Library catalogue, click here for details

Case Studies on Sports/Spa Graduate Jobs

There is an interesting article in the current issue of Leisure Opportunities,14-27 Oct, (available in the Library) about the career paths taken by sports and spa graduates, and the value of a degree. If you want to read the article 'Graduating to a Life in Leisure', you'll find it on pages 14-18.

New Reading List Books in the Library

The following reading list books are now in stock at Richmond House Library- just click on the title for the online catalogue information.

Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques

Introduction to Exercise Science

Massage for Orthopedic Conditions

Understanding Research in Complementary And Alternative Medicine

Celebrity Scissorhands


As part of the Children in Need fundraising campaign, this Sunday (October 26th) 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!) you can see Celebrity Scissorhands on BBC 1 between 10.50pm-11.45pm.The celebrities, include Stedman from 80s band Five Star, Lucinda Ledgerwood from The Apprentice and Grange Hill's Lee 'Zammo' MacDonald and Chris Perry-Metcalf, and they will embark on a three-week crash course in hairdressing and beauty therapy under the tuition of pro hairdresser Lee Stafford. Steve Strange is the assistant manager and image consultant, and all donations made in exchange for treatments in the academy go to BBC Children in Need.

Mind, Body and Soul Exhibition

The Mind Body Soul Exhibitions offer lectures, workshops, and stage demonstrations of therapies and products, from Aromatherapy, to Reiki and Reflexology, Meditation and Yoga. The next one will be staged in London on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2008. If you are interested in buying tickets or seeing the programme of events before deciding whether to visit the event, have a look at the Mind Body Soul Exhibitions site

Holistic Health 2009

Although it seems a long way off, the 2009 Holistic Health complementary trade event might be one you want to make a note of, as it is moving to Hall 11 at the NEC in Birmingham.
It will take place on Sunday 25th and Monday 27th April. The event is trade only and entrance is free to salon owners and managers, qualified beauty therapists, nail technicians, college buyers, final year students and complementary therapy practitioners. There will also be free entry to BeautyUK which is taking place in Hall 12. To request your free ticket and read more information about the event click on this link to the BeautyServe.com website

The Yoga Show


If you are interested in yoga then make a note in your diary of The Yoga Show, which takes place on Friday 31 October, Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November at Olympia National Hall.
Available at the show will be free yoga and pilates classes, demonstrations, workshops and over 200 exhibitors. Tickets are £7.00, concessions £5.00 on Friday and £10.00, concessions £8.00 on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and to read the programme, click here

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

I've just had a query about the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, which is a reading list title. So, if you are looking for this journal you can find it online via Athens, and then the Informaworld database.

Want Help To Stop Smoking?- Change of Date

Update to the post about the stop smoking campaign session. It was not possible to hold the session yesterday, but sessions have now been arranged on Monday the 20th and 27th October instead in Richmond House Café. If any student or member of staff would like to give up smoking, here is your chance. If you go to Richmond House Cafe on Monday 20 or 27th October, there will be help, advice and support available. You might also want to have a look at the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) site for more information about the harmful effects of smoking and how to stop.

Love Your Heart Event

If you are looking for a girl’s night out that includes pampering and indulgence for you and your female friends, with manicures, pedicures, reflexology, massages and makeovers by Body Shop, Lancôme and Arbonne Skin Care, then head for The Lunar Suite at Radisson SAS Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday 30th October between 5.00pm and 9.00pm. How about some retail therapy, with clothes, lingerie, perfume, accessories, make-up and lifestyle advice? Or watch a Selfridges fashion show, salsa and belly dancing displays, and enjoy food and wine.
Heart Research UK in the Midlands would like to invite you and your friends and colleagues to the first annual Love Your Heart Event. Tickets cost £10 each in advance, or £12 on the door. To reserve your tickets call 0121 454 1799.

Alternative Hair Show

The Alternative Hair Show will take place this Sunday, 19th October, 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The show is dedicated to raise money for Leukamia Research. For more details and to buy tickets, see the Alternative Hair Show website

Online Library Catalogue

Just a reminder that we have a Library online catalogue, which enables you to do things like renewing/reserving books and accessing your reading lists. It also has links to guides to services plus plenty of useful information. Newly added is a Library floor map of Summer Row Library, so if you are having difficulty finding your way round, or finding the location of books this might be just what you need.
You can find the online catalogue via any PC with Internet access using the College webpage, Blackboard (from the 'Library' tab), from the 'Useful Web Links' on this blog or for the really easy option click here

Want Help To Stop Smoking?

If any student or member of staff would like to give up smoking, here is your chance. If you go to Richmond House Cafe on Monday 13th October between 11.00 - 14.00 there will be help, advice and support available.
You might also want to have a look at the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) site for more information about the harmful effects of smoking and how to stop.

Positive Health Magazine

From this month, October, print copies of Positive Health will no longer be published. However, you will be able to access it online at www.positivehealth.com. Just click on the link to read the current issue, October 2008. Back issues of the print version will still be available in the Library.

Free Copy of Student Therapist

We have some free copies of Student Therapist magazine, Academic Year 2008-2009 (published by the Federation of Holistic Therapists, FHT) available at Richmond House Library. This is an annual publication and includes articles on buying products and equipment, Insurance, career path options and a feature by Anthony Marcella about his job as clinical sports therapist and sports masseur for Blackburn Rovers Academy. You will find the free copies of Student Therapist on the table opposite the entrance door in Richmond House Library, so call in and help yourself to one.

UCB SPORTS INJURY CLINIC IS NOW OPEN!

Here's an opportunity to support your fellow students at UCB that is also of benefit to you.
The UCB SPORTS INJURY CLINIC IS NOW OPEN!

Taking bookings on the following days:
Monday 1-3pm
Wednesday 9 – 12pm
Thursday 12 – 9pm
Friday 12 - 6pm

Sports Massage, Injury Management, Rehabilitation, Taping and Strapping, Training Advice, Fitness Testing

Phone Ext 442, or email at injuryclinic@ucb.ac.uk

Richmond House Fiction Collection

For the benefit of new students, and to celebrate the National Year of Reading, here's a reminder that we have a small fiction collection at Richmond House Library. You can take these books out on loan for three weeks, so why not see if we have something you would like to read? Here's a link to the online catalogue so that you can have a browse at some of the titles that are available by clicking here on Fiction books

Using the Web to Attract More Clients

You might be interested in a free to download guide that's available through the Webhealer site. This is 'Using the Web to Attract More Clients: A Guide for Professional Therapists' . This includes information on things such as how websites attract clients and how to justify the cost of building, running and maintaining a website. Here is the link to the Webhealer site where you can request a copy via email by ticking the 'Please email me a free copy of your guide' from the list of options.

International Guidance for Nails


An international guidance for nail technicians and businesses is now available to download from the Habia website. The Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) of the USA have teamed up with Habia to produce four documents. You can access the documents from the Habia website, via the 'For Business' link on the left side menu.

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.

Camexpo 2008 - an event for complementary, natural and integrated healthcare

There's an important event taking place next month for any practitioner, therapist or student of complementary healthcare. Camexpo 2008 will be at a new venue this year: Earls Court, London on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October. There are many taster workshops available on topics such as The Bowen Technique, Thai Yoga Massage, The Art and Science of Shirodhara, and Hot Stone Fusion. Free keynote seminars will also be of interest- Research in Complementary Medicine, Stress: the Good , Bad And The Serious, and Growing Your Professional Practice In A Harsh Economic Climate are just a few that are available. See the Camexpo site for more info. I have a copy of the visitor brochure in Richmond House Library, but you can also download this from the Camexpo site.

Use of The Bowen Technique by Sport Therapists

There's an interesting article in the current (Sept/Oct 2008) issue of International Therapist explaining why The Bowen Technique is becoming increasingly popular within professional sports. The article 'No Pain, All Gain' is by Julian Baker, director of European College of Bowen Studies It's on pages 36-37 if you are interested in reading it and there's a copy at both Richmond House and Summer Row Library

Leslie Ash and that 'Trout Pout'

Tomorrow (23 September) there is a programme on ITV 1, 9.00- 10.00pm, that you might be interested in. Leslie Ash: Face to Face, features the actress Leslie Ash who had collagen lip implants a few years ago which resulted in massively over-inflated lips. Leslie Ash speaks about the pressure to maintain her looks and visits a plastic surgeon to investigate what went wrong with the procedure that she had. The programme also looks at the lack of regulation and research in the beauty industry. To read more about the programme or to see if there are any other hair or beauty related programmes worth watching follow this link and click on 'lifestyle' or 'Leslie Ash' on the ITV website

Salon International 2008 October 18- 20, 2008

Salon International 2008 will take place October 18-20 2008 at ExCel, London. This is an important hairdressing event where you can see all the latest products and equipment; more than 250 exhibitors will be at the show. Many famous names from the world of hairdressing will perform in the Salon Live Theatre. Patrick Cameron, and creative teams from Toni & Guy and the Sassoon Academy, are just some of the people who will be presenting the latest hair trends. To find out more, click on Salon International, where you will also find details of the cost and how to buy tickets. I've got a copy of the Visitor Brochure in the Library at Richmond House, so if you want to have a look please come and ask me

National Spa Week

Did you know that September 20-28 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.

Leisure Industry Week and Sports Development Week

An event that you may be interested in is taking place at the NEC Birmingham 23-25 September 2008. 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. The new National Sports Conference will also be held
here and the inaugural conference will be titled, “Meeting the 2012 challenge”. For more information click on the links.

The Back Show 2008- 4th-5th October 2008

Olympia, London, is the venue for The Back Show 2008 . This show is the only national event for back pain sufferers and health professionals who treat back pain and it brings together the entire range of back care products, treatments and therapies, allowing those living with back pain, their therapists and doctors to source new ways to protect, treat and improve their backs.
Available at the show are free exercise classes and therapies including Pilates, Yoga, Flexibar, Alexander Technique and many more. You can also see the latest back-care products, therapies, treatments and services for visitors and therapists. Tickets are £12.50 on the door, or £7.50 in advance, but there is no charge for under 16's. Click on The Back Show 2008 for more details, including how to buy tickets and how to get there.

London Fashion Week 2008

London Fashion Week is a biannual event to showcase the Spring/Summer collections in September and the Autumn/Winter collections in February. For information on the September event, currently taking place, click on the link to read the daily catwalk reports and much, much, more.

Online Catalogue Information

If you are looking for a particular book in the Library, don't forget to check the Library online catalogue. You can access this from any computer with Internet access, either in College or when you are at home, and there are also dedicated online catalogue computers in the Library at Richmond House and Summer Row. If you check the 'Useful Web Links' on this blog, you will see a link at the top of this list too.
A new feature of the catalogue this year that you will find useful, is that next to the title information of a book you can see the cover of the book. If you click on the book cover some titles have a summary of the book and/or a table of contents of the book. It is not possible for this 'cover' feature to be added to all the books we currently have in stock, but if you click on this link to the Online Catalogue you can see examples for hairdressing and beauty therapy or if you are a sports therapy student here is a link to the Biomechanics reading list books.

New Reflexology Journal

A new journal is now available at Richmond House Library- Reflexions: the journal of the Association of Reflexologists. This journal is on the Reflexology reading list. The September issue has information on face reflexology, new legislation and the journal also includes details of training courses, industry news, developments in the industry and a 'readers/letters' page.

New Natural Health and Beauty Books in Stock

We have two new books containing information on natural health and beauty, in stock at Richmond House. Follow the link on each title to see the online catalogue details.
The GreenBeautyBible Naturally Gorgeous

Celebrity Hairstyles in the News
News today of a new hairstyle for Victoria Beckham- a 'Pixie cut'. See this link to Hairboutique.com if Pixie cuts are new to you. You might want to get the scissors out, and start practising this cut now! For the full story (and photograph) follow the link to the Daily Mail and you'll find the info in the 'Don't Miss' section on the right of the page.Also in the 'Don't Miss' section is news of Sarah Palin's new hairstyle. Sarah Palin is the running-mate of John McCain in the upcoming US Presidental Election, so could be the next Vice-President of the US. Here is the Wikipedia link for anyone who wants info about Sarah Palin.

Professional Aromatherapists' Conference 2008

The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists, are holding a conference in Cardiff at The Angel Hotel on 4th & 5th October 2008. Topics covered over the two days include Aromatherapy in Early Years Education and Aromatherapy for the Female System. You can attend for one or two days and there is a special aromatherapy student reduced rate for the attendance fees. For more information contact the IFPA on 01455 637987, email to admin@ifparoma.org or website http://www.ifparoma.org/

BEAUTYPEDIA™.Com
Looking for information on cosmetic ingredients? There is a free cosmetic ingredient dictionary, beauty articles and 'Dear Paula' [Begoun] Q&A available when you log on to http://www.beautypedia.com/. You will not be able to access the site's product review information without a subscription, but we have Paula Begoun's, Don't Go The The Cosmetics Counter Without Me , (which has reviews of all the major cosmetic and skin-care lines) in stock at Richmond House and Summer Row. Click on the link for catalogue details.

Holistic Health 2008 21-22 September 2008


Just a reminder that an event dedicated to complementary health and alternative therapy, that is supported by the FHT, will be taking place on September 21st and 22nd at Donington Park Exhibition Centre, East Midlands. This is Holistic Health 2008, and features will include complementary therapy suppliers, taster treatments and seminars and workshops. Click on the link above for further information.

Professional Beauty Awards 2009

A date to make a note of in your diary, is Monday 2 March 2009, when the Professional Beauty Awards 2009 takes place at The Platinum Suite, ExCel,London.
This year sees the introduction of a new category to honour the skills of professional make-up specialists and the Day Spa category will include the growing number of city spas offering client relaxation and treatment facilities as well as the expansion of the Residential Spa category. The entry deadline is October 17 2008, so why have a look at the Awards website? You may not be able to enter this year's awards, but when you have qualified and are working in the industry this will give you something to aspire to. In the meantime, you can visit the Awards website and have a look at the categories that detail what the judges are looking for.

2008 Paralympic Games

You may have thought that the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing were over, but here's a reminder that the opening ceremony, featuring 6000 performers with disabilities, of the 13th Paralympic Games takes place at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing on Saturday 6 September. There will be athletes from 148 nations competing across 20 sports, which for the first time will include adaptive rowing. For more information here's a link to the Official Website of the 13th Paralympic Games . For information about the Paralympic Games, including the history, have a look at the London 2012 Paralympics site

For details of the televised times of the 2008 Paralympic Games opening ceremony and sporting events have a look at the Radio Times listings.

National Eczema Week
The week beginning 13 -20 September 2008 has been designated as National Eczema Week. If you are interested in reading more about National Eczema Week click on the link or you can read about The National Eczema Society and what they do here.
For anyone who needs a book dealing with Eczema, we have loan copies of:

Understanding Skin Problems: acne, eczema, psoriasis and related skin conditions in stock at Richmond House Library and a reference copy at Summer Row Library. See here for details

The Sanctuary Spa 30th Birthday Tour

The Sanctuary (ladies only day spa), situated in Covent Garden, London, is taking the spa on tour next month to 7 major UK cities- including Birmingham- to celebrate their 30th birthday. The tour starts in Bristol on Saturday 13th September and finishes in Birmingham on Saturday 27th September at St Martin's Square. A travelling 'spa dome' will be offering free express 15 minute treatments, such as massages, facials and skincare consultations, but you need to book these via the Sanctuary blog. If you want to read more, see what a treatment pod looks like and book your free treatment here is the link to the Sanctuary blog.

Bodywork & Massage Magazine Online

You can now access the online version of the latest issue of Massage & Bodywork, (on The Spa Concept Reading List) by going to Massage and bodywork.com, and clicking on digital magazine format.

It's Vidal Sassoon's 80th Birthday Celebration...

Vidal Sassoon celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this year; and, for the benefit of those too young to remember the 1960s, all I can say is that Sassoon was a HUGE influence on hairstyling in those days. If you want to read more go to the Sassoon website or have a look at the Wikipedia info- although the photo shown there is not quite how I remember him from the 60s, but time catches up with all of us!To celebrate his birthday, there is an event at Excel, London on Saturday 18th October. Although tickets are £150.00 + VAT you might want to have a look at the salonexhibitions site to read the information, as the event is taking place alongside Salon International.

Asian Style Awards

The first Asian Style Awards will be held on 1 November at Alexandra Palace, in London. The awards 'recognise and celebrate the contribution made by the UK's South Asian hairdressers and beauty therapists' . The event had been planned for July, but has been moved because of the high level of interest and voting is now open until 15 August. Click on this link to read more information, reserve tickets or to vote- you'll have to be quick to vote though, as there are only a few days left!

2008 Olympic Games

The opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games takes place this Friday, 8th August, so for anyone interested here are a few links to websites.

The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
China Daily Newspaper- 2008 Olympics
Wikipedia
BBC Sport Olympics

If you are looking ahead to the London Olympic Games in 2012 (perhaps using your sports therapy skills on the competitors!) here are some links for 2012

BBC 2012 Olympic Games
2012 Official Site
London 2012 Blog

Beauty Therapists are Happiest Workers in the UK

According to City & Guilds, beauty therapists are the happiest workers in the UK and hairdressers come joint second, sharing this place with the armed forces. You can check where other professions came in the City & Guilds Happiness Index (and read other information about the Index and the results) by clicking on this link to the City & Guilds press release

Habia Health and Safety Awards
The nominees for the 2008 Habia (Hairdressing and Beauty Authority) National Health and Safety Awards scheme for salons have been announced. These are salons that have already achieved the regional award, but have exceeded what is normally required and set an example to other salons. For more details click on this Habia link, select 'health and safety' from the left side menu, then 'awards for good practice'.

Television Programmes To Look Out for This Week
There are a couple of television programmes of interest this week for hairdressing and beauty students. Tonight (Monday 28) on BBC 3 9.00pm-10.00pm there is When Beauty Goes Wrong- Konnie Huq examines potentially disastrous beauty treatments.
Then on Thursday 31 July 9.00pm- 10.00pm on BBC 3 there is Whose Hair is it Anyway?Jamelia traces the roots (pardon the pun!) of real human hair extensions, to see where the hair is obtained from.You can find more info and details of BBC programmes from the Radio Times online here

Sign up for the latest beauty industry news...

To keep up with the latest beauty, spa and nails industry news, it is worth signing -up for the Professional Beauty (incorporating spa and nails) free weekly e-newsletter. You will then receive a weekly e-newsletter containing the latest news, trends and product information. All you need to do is click on the link above, click on the news tab at the top of the home page, click on 'register today' on the left side menu and enter your details.

International Therapy Conference
An International Therapy Conference takes place on 25-26 October 2008 in Winchester. The conference will be focusing on the Bowen Technique. For further information click on this link.

New Research Book for Sports Therapy

Any Sports Therapy student who is doing their final year dissertation, should have a look at Research Methods in Physical Activity, (2005, 5th edition) which we have just added to the stock at Richmond House Library- copies for Summer Row are on order. This title has also been added to the Diagnostics and Injury Management reading list.

Latest Beauty News

For the latest industry news, including anti-ageing treatments and the launching of a new awards programme for the beauty, spa and health industry, have a look at the Professional Beauty website.

META-Medicine Introductory Talk

There will be an introductory talk, organised by 'Get Coached', on META-Medicine® at Central England Holistic Therapies, Birmingham on Thursday 17th July 7-9.30pm. Click here for details.

New Reading List Title

We have just added the new 3rd edition of Marketing Your Complementary Practice: 101 tried and trusted ways to attract and retain clients , to the Ethics and Accountability reading list. The title has changed slightly from the previous edition- it was Marketing for Complementary Therapists: 101 tried and tested ways to attract clients. Copies are now available at Richmond house and Summer Row.

HJ Business Live
The HJ Business one day conference for salon professionals or aspiring salon owners will take place on Monday 23 June at Kensington Roof Gardens in London. For details, click on the link.

Sports Therapy Research

If you are looking for the latest research, SportEx Dynamics and SportExMedicine include 'Journal Watch' pages detailing papers included in journals such as Clinics in Sport Medicine and American Journal of Sports Medicine, with an added 'SportEx Comment'.

New Look BHMA Website

The BHMA (British Holistic Medical Association) website has a new feature. The Integrative Health Resource provides online access to information about a range of conditions and treatments, including conventional as well as complementary. You can access the site by clicking on the link above.

Reiki Awareness Week

June 8-14th 2008 is UK Reiki Federation’s Reiki Awareness Week. For more information about Reiki, try looking at the UK Reiki Federation website.We have two books ( copies at RH & SR Library) and a DVD on Reiki at Richmond House Library. Links to online catalogue details are below.
DVD - What is Reiki
Books- The Reiki Sourcebook, Steine, Bronwyn
Healing Reiki: re-unite mind, body and spirit with healing energy, McKenzie Eleanor

The Allergy Show

The Allergy Show will be taking place at Olympia, London, between June 13-15th. It is aimed at people who have a range of allergies and intolerance's and also at the health professionals who treat them. One of the free seminars at the show on Saturday 14th will be on cosmetic allergy, explained by Consultant Dermatologist Dr Alison Shanks. For a list of all the seminars and exhibitors and to buy tickets (£6.00, plus 90p per order, under 16s go free when accompanied by a paying adult) have a look at the Show site

Holistic Health 2008

An event dedicated to complementary health and alternative therapy, that is supported by the FHT, will be taking place on September 21st and 22nd at Donington Park Exhibition Centre, East Midlands. This is Holistic Health 2008, and features will include complementary therapy suppliers, taster treatments and seminars and workshops. Click on the link above for further information.

LTA Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference 2008

The LTA will be holding a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Harrington Gardens London SW7 4LH. For more details, including the conference program, click here.