Wednesday 26 February 2014

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.


Tuesday 25 February 2014

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.

Monday 24 February 2014

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,

Wednesday 19 February 2014

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

Tuesday 18 February 2014

London Fashion Week

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

Monday 17 February 2014

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.

Friday 14 February 2014

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.

Monday 10 February 2014

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.  
 

Friday 7 February 2014

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.

Thursday 6 February 2014

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.

Monday 3 February 2014

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.