High-Maintenance Treatments to Stay Low-Maintenance
In the quest for effortless beauty, many are turning to high-maintenance treatments that promise to simplify daily routines. By investing time and resources upfront, these procedures aim to reduce the need for constant upkeep, allowing individuals to maintain a polished appearance with minimal effort. This approach, often referred to as "high maintenance to be low maintenance," encompasses a range of treatments designed to deliver long-lasting results, ultimately streamlining beauty regimens.
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The Dangers of Fake Aesthetics Devices
Vanessa Brown, Head of Sales and Marketing at EMEA, the company behind Emerald Laser which has seen a worrying rise fake device, explains how to spot fraudulent devices.
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Micrografting Fat Transfers: A Game-Changer in Facial Aesthetics
Dr Yannis is a triple board-certified Plastic Surgeon, Founder and Medical Director of 111 Harley St. in London’s highly respected medical area. Under the guiding hand of his expertise, the clinic specialises in plastic surgery procedures, aesthetic treatments and injectables with on-going research and an ever-evolving treatment menu incorporating the latest technologies and techniques.
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Glow & Tell: Your Questions Answered - November 2024
Welcome to our new segment, where every week, we’ll be answering all your burning beauty questions relating to businesses or general how to’s, with advice from our editor, team and beauty industry experts. Want to submit a question anonymously to be considered for next time? Just leave your question here, making sure to let us know that it’s for the Glow & Tell segment and see you next time!
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England and Wales Welcome New Luxury Sleeper Train with Onboard Spa in 2025
Belmond, renowned for its luxury travel experiences, has announced the launch of the Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train to operate across England and Wales. Set to commence journeys in July 2025, the train will offer three-night itineraries departing from London, traversing regions such as Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales.
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Microblading, Powder Brows, or Microshading: How to Choose the Best Technique for Each Client
Choosing the right technique for semi-permanent brow tattoos can be tricky, especially when you're not sure about the differences between each method. Understanding these differences is key to providing the best results for your clients. Let's break down the three main techniques:
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19 Best-Kept Winter Skincare Secrets
Here’s the cold, hard truth: a regular routine just won’t cut it in winter. Between the arid indoor heat and icy outdoors, our skin becomes dry, tight, and oh-so-thirsty. Fear not, though—with a curated routine of winter skincare essentials (and a little expert insight), your skin can survive and thrive, without a flake in sight.
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The Best of Beauty Advent Calendars
For beauty lovers, the Christmas countdown can be more exciting than Christmas Day itself. Advent Calendars - once a charming way to enjoy a daily sweet treat, now offer a curated journey through skincare, makeup, and wellness treasures. Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting a loved one, each door reveals a moment of joy, making the holiday season feel even more magical.
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In Your Pilates Era? We Got You!
Pilates is more than just a physical workout; it benefits the mind, body, and soul, and you are probably in the minority if you haven’t tried a class. The practice emphasises controlled, deliberate movements that build core strength, improve posture, and enhance balance - this can have endless benefits for your mind, body and soul.
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Customising Hair Colour for Different Skin Tones
When deciding and customising new shades and tones for your clients, it is really important that you factor in their overall depth and skin tone. Everyone has their own personal depth based on their natural hair colour, eye colour and skin colour. This helps to determine how light or dark you can go without compromising on making them look too washed out or the integrity of the hair condition.
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What You Need to Know When Waxing Menopausal Clients
With the drop in Oestrogen, we see a depletion of collagen and elastin production and the skin can become very thin, loose, and more fragile. Our skin becomes extremely dry, irritated and itchy, so our waxing services can suddenly become incredibly uncomfortable. So great care is needed, but we can take steps to reduce the discomfort and help look after our client’s skin.
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The Best Brow Studios in London
Finding the perfect brow bar can be transformative. From achieving the ideal shape to enhancing fullness and colour, a great eyebrow treatment can elevate your entire look, framing your face and giving a polished, defined appearance. In recent years, London has emerged as a hub for eyebrow artistry, with numerous brow bars offering specialised treatments that cater to every need. Whether you prefer a soft, natural look or bold, statement brows, London’s brow bars provide a diverse range of options to suit every taste and style.
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Growing and Grooming your Moustache for Movember
OSMO Ambassador Kyle Ross, owner of Sovereign Grooming comments on growing and grooming your moustache for the season.
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How Ozempic is Changing the Beauty Industry
Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist initially developed for type 2 diabetes management, has gained prominence for its significant weight loss effects. This shift in weightloss management has impacted the beauty industry, leading to increased demand for aesthetic treatments and altering consumer behaviour.
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The Rise of Profhilo and Skin Boosters
A shift in what patients want when it comes to skincare and skin health - has seen the rise of skin boosters. More and more people are moving away from treatments that drastically alter their appearance and instead are looking for subtle, natural-looking ways to boost their skin’s health and appearance.
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How the Autumn Budget 2024 Will Affect the Beauty Industry
The Autumn Budget 2024, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces several financial adjustments that will directly affect the beauty industry. The sector, contributing over £27 billion annually to the UK economy, will see higher operational costs due to new taxation and wage policies.
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Applying a Holistic Approach for Patients
Holistic care is looking after the whole person, which means a patients mind, body and spirit, a 360 approach, and then integrating and sharing this care with the wider healthcare team. It is an approach which understands the importance of balance and bringing everything back into equilibrium for patients. I believe passionately in this preventative approach, harnessing the ability to influence and divert the trajectory to possible pathology and disease.
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How to Keep Your Salon Sustainable and Profitable
Gina Conway, Aveda’s UK’s Trade Sustainability Ambassador, advises on how we can keep our planet healthy and sustainable, while not cutting profits in the salon.
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Why Sunscreen Remains Essential in Winter
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, it’s tempting to believe that your skin is safe from sun damage. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Ultraviolet (UV) rays, responsible for premature ageing and skin cancer, don’t take a break in the winter months. While we may feel the warmth of the sun less, understanding how UV rays work reveals why sunscreen remains essential all year round.
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Beauty Industry Struggles with Recruitment Crisis as Gen Z Walks Away
The UK beauty industry is facing a critical recruitment crisis, exacerbated by a lack of interest from Generation Z. With apprenticeship enrolments plummeting by 70% in the last decade and increasing financial pressures, the sector is struggling to fill vacancies. Without targeted interventions, this crisis may severely affect the industry’s long-term growth and reputation.
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