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As the clouds of economic doom and gloom have begun to disperse, expertsare warning about a new breed of 'hypersensitive consumer' who are cashstrapped, time poor and won’t tolerate poor service.

Personally, I see this as a positive revelation for the industry; today's consumers are becoming savvier about how and where they choose to spend their money – and for salons boasting an excellent service, that canonly be a good thing.

With charming your clients in mind, this issue we speak to top public relations experts in The law of attraction, page 26, to reveal new ways to sex up your salon’s marketing strategy. We also catch up with several industry figureheads with expertise in the mature hair and beauty market to reveal how to capture the hearts of an older clientele in Timeless beauty, page 20.

Elsewhere our readers gallery shines a spotlight on the work of uber talented session manicurist Trish Lomax in Back to nature, page 54. And last but by no means least, our 12-page hair extensions guide, starting on page 29, celebrates the latest innovations to help your clients fake it.

Gemma Ward
gemmaw@cimltd.co.uk

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Kitomba - ground breaking industry first

Salon software is not usually considered a very sexy subject which is why it is so refreshing to see one Salon Software Company finally giving Salons what they really want and definitely need!

Kitomba already boast one of the easiest to use Salon software packages on the market, giving you all the usual fantastic tools to considerably increase your business in a simple to use program but now they have gone one step further by introducing Salon HQ:Benchmark.

This highly visual, web based program has been hailed as ‘Groundbreaking’ by some of the biggest names in the industry. Goldwell, L’Oreal, The Salon Doctor, and Alan Austin Smiths The Fantastic Hairdresser have all hailed Salon HQ as the most important breakthrough in Salon Management for years. Ian McCallum of The Salon Doctor and McCallums Hair Design says “Never before has the hairdressing industry seen such a visual, easy to use tool that not only gives you key information about your own salon but also allows you to anonymously compare your performance with other salons. It crosses the boundaries of a Salon Software System allowing you to get a real feel for what’s happening in the industry and Benchmark your salon against it. My Kitomba salon software is fantastic but this is something else – a whole new world of information. I could not live without Salon HQ now!”

Kitomba

For more details on Kitomba, and to find our more about Benchmark visit the Kitomba website. To find out about Benchmark select "Benchmark" located at the top left hand side of the Kitomba website.

Tel:
02476 697 918
Email:
jessika@kitomba.co.uk or julia@kitomba.co.uk
Website: www.kitomba.com

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Palms Extra & Nubar
Palmsextra - launch new product ranges

As Distributors of the excellent Nubar Range of products, Palms Extra is delighted to announce the arrival of two fantastic new lacquer collections. Modern Matte comprises of four cutting edge, exciting matte nail lacquers giving you the modern, on trend look with the most innovative shades available. The Going Green Collection offers a full spectrum of wonderful greens, from crème to shimmer to holographic to duochrome. Like all Nubar natural nail products, the new Collections are FREE from Formaldehyde, Toluene and DBP Phthalates, making Nubar

“The Healthy Alternative for Beautiful nails.”

Nubar will also be adding a Soak Off UV Gel to the Infinity Collection which will be launched at Professional Beauty North. Following the huge success of the Infinity Professional products the Soak Off Gel is hotly anticipated. Full Training and Conversion Courses are available on Nubar Infinity Products. Contact Palms Extra for further information.

Palms Extra

For more information on Palms Extra
Tel:
01733 232350
Email:
info@palmsextra.com
Website: www.palmsextra.com

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High Quality, affordable hairdressing + salon furniture Concept Salon - high quality affordable furniture


Concept Salon Design are one of the UK's leading hairdressing and beauty furniture manufacturers.

Founded in 1989, we offer a wide range of high quality, affordable hairdressing and beauty salon furniture.

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Concept Salon

For more information on Concept Salon

Tel: 0151 2300380
E-Mail: sales@conceptsalondesign.co.uk
Website:
www.conceptsalondesign.co.uk

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All the above prices exclude VAT

Merlin Professional

For more information on Merlin Professional
Tel: 01329 82 82 27
Email: debbie@merlinprofessional.co.uk
Website: www.merlinprofessional.co.uk

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Visit 1stophair.com today!One Stop Hair

1 Stop Hair is the ultimate one stop shop for hair extensions and accessories

They supply all you could possibly need for hair extensions in one online store; Remi Hair, Synthetic fibre, Instant hair, Pre-taped hair, Pre-bonded hair, Clip-ons, Bright Colours, Glues, Clips, Tools, Aftercare Products, etc.

Everybody is catered for; With top brands like Bohyme Remi, Cinderella, Revlon and Sleek Luxury and the very best Remi, Virgin, & Indian hair sold on wefts, prebonded and in Lace Wigs for the most discerning customers.

Salons with student or younger clientele are also catered for by a huge range of good value clip-ins, instant pony tails, exciting coloured synthetic hair and affordable accessories.

What sets 1stophair.com apart from every other online hair shop is that this store is staffed by hair professionals; they offer expert advice on the phone and by email.

Most of the range is in stock for instant despatch and next day delivery. Special items can be ordered and despatched within 3 days in most cases. There is no minimum order size and hundreds of salons and mobile stylists already rely on them to deliver extension hair on a just in time basis.

Visit www.1stophair.com today!

1stophair.com

For more information on 1stophair.com

Tel:
0208 502 4231
Email: customercare@afrocare.com
Website: www.1stophair.com

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Caflon launches new ear piercin starter kit Caflon launch all new ear piercing starter kit


Caflon has over 30 years of experience in providing the safest systems for the piercing of ears. With our commitment and dedication, you know Caflon cares.

Caflon

For more information on Caflon

Tel: 01296 434158
Fax: 01296 433741
Email: sales@caflon.com
Website: www.caflon.com
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Dont miss Olympia Beauty 2009, 20th - 21 SeptOlmpyia Beauty: 20 - 21 September 2009

The Olympia Beauty team has pulled out all the stops to deliver a phenomenal exhibitor list >> and the best ever programme >> of nail and beauty experts from all four corners of the globe. If you're after new products, show deals and fabulous education, the Olympia Beauty is a must attend event for any trade professional.

Exhibitions are a key necessity for any person in business whether new or established because this industry changes week by week. In business you need to stay one step ahead of the game attending an exhibition keeps you in the business loop informed, alive, and alert.

Olympia Beauty
For more information on Olympia Beauty

Tel:
01959 569867
Website:
www.olympiabeauty.co.uk

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WOW FACTOR - Advanced Waxing!Wow Factor - advanced waxing

WOW FACTOR has not only become synonym with high quality training and products when it comes to tanning but achieved this recognition in other areas of supply and education of professionals.After distributing the high class wax range of Berins and combined with years of experience of its Team WOW FACTOR has used all the positive benefits and advantages of BERINS and further improved the formula to offer the highest quality products to all wax therapists and those who want to become a waxer. Through its unique buying power WOW FACTOR has been able to reduce the price point of beBeau’s strip and non strip waxes to give therapists the best value for money with a hi quality product at an affordable price.

The strip formula beBeau crème offers a smooth, flexible and creamy consistency to make the thin application even easier. Special ingredients aid in the easy release of hair, even short, stubby or stubborn hair and makes hair removal of larger areas such as legs, chest, arms and back easy.

The turquoise strip formulation beBeau bleu is available in loose beads to make refilling and melting even easier. beBeau bleu will stay flexible as long as its on the skin so there is no rush of this wax setting too quick or becoming brittle. The unique blend offers even better hair release of short as well as coarse hair and aids in easy hair release to make the hair removal of all delicate and intimate areas more comfortable for the client. The range will be accompanied with the pre and post wax products to ensure and allround solution for you as a wax therapist.

Shortly the range will also be increased by some more very exciting products, like beBeau actif for all those bodybuilders, cyclists and other sport loving fans, as well as those therapists using the wax in warm areas, high altitude or even just in a conservatory salon.

As with all other WOW FACTOR products we offer client record cards as well as accessories to our customers and even supply the marketing material such as posters and leaflets with aftercare advice and Dos and DONTs free of charge to beBeau therapists!Whether you are starting as a therapist and want to find your way into waxing or if you already are experienced and want to take your knowledge and experience further and improve on your intimate waxing skills, WOW FACTOR has developed a training program that is suitable for all trainees and levels. Offering accredited wax courses for beginners (strip and non-strip waxing), facial waxing or intimate female or male waxing courses you can be guaranteed to be in the best hands of our trainers. Our trainers understand how important it is to provide the best training and customer service with high quality products and will not only help you through the theory and practical part but also be by your side when you have any questions or need advice afterwards.



We believe that the three key factors

  • A fantastic product
  • The best training
  • And superb customer service are the most important part!

WOW FACTOR Europe Ltd

For more information on WOW FACTOR Ltd

Tel:
0845 022 22 33
Email: britta@wowproducts.co.uk
Website: www.wowfactorltd.com

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An apology to "Kew Health and Beauty"

Apologies to Kew Health and Beauty as the incorrect details were
published in last months Salon e-newsletter Their correct contact details for Kew Health and Beauty are

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Fax: 01235 858 201


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