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  • Wellness Tourism Survey

    Each year, the World Travel Market Exhibition brings together the biggest and best companies from the travel and tourism industry, under one roof. As part of the exhibition, the team is putting together a Business Magazine, looking at the biggest travel and tourism trends, of which one of the biggest is Wellness Tourism and the…

  • Shedding light on dark skin

    Kim Ford provides an introduction to analysing and treating darker skin types When therapists traditionally think about darker skins, the majority will revert to a black skin type, of African or Afro-Caribbean descent. With an ever-growing number of nationalities in the UK and the rise of multicultural cities however, there are now far more skin…

  • Beauty brands for darker skin

    Did you enjoy reading about analysing and treating darker skin types in the latest issue of International Therapist? Find out about the latest beauty brands for darker skin here: beauty-for-darker-skins-the-new-brands-you-need-to-know-about Image Remember Kim Ford will be discussing effective analysis and treatment of darker skin shades at this year’s FHT Training Congress, fht.org.uk/2015

  • Join top retail buyers from the beauty industry at Enterprise Nation’s Beauty Exchange

    Enterprise Nation invites small businesses to be matched with retailers and entrepreneurs from the beauty industry, on Friday 12th June in London. This Beauty Exchange event will match small businesses with buyers from large retailers, with entrepreneurs who have successfully made it onto store shelves, as well as beauty bloggers and experts on topics ranging…

  • Biggest beauty secrets

    Nearly three quarters of men have no idea the lengths their wife or girlfriend goes to in order to look her best, according to a new study by QVS Beauty Tools Experts. Research revealed that most men are completely oblivious to the extensive beauty routine their other half goes through on a daily basis. Among the…

  • Applying make-up when visually impaired

    In a BBC article, visually impaired people explain their innovative methods for applying make-up, from counting brush strokes to using their sense of touch. People who have never been able to see need to be shown some real basic techniques, and to learn from others before practising on themselves. Davison gives instructions like: “Place your…

  • Revlon eliminating toxic chemicals from cosmetics

    Revlon just got a makeover. Cosmetics giant Revlon has overhauled its ingredients list, vowing to eliminate some of the most toxic cosmetic chemicals from its makeup, mascaras and shampoos. Growing consumer demand for cosmetics free of dangerous chemicals has transformed Revlon from one of the industry’s laggards to a safe cosmetics leader. “Revlon, the cosmetic…

  • January doesn’t have to be grey

    Take two minutes to watch this colourful and calming video, ‘The Experimenter’. Lush has produced the film using its popular bath bomb collection, inspired by a social trend for bath time works of art. This mesmerising cinematic short film has been choreographed to an original emotive score, using a 45-piece orchestra and choral ensemble, The…

  • Free online CPD opportunities

      What is CPD? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential to good professional practice, showing the public, service users and employees that members are committed to upholding high standards. FHT Members and Fellows are committed to CPD*, completing a minimum of 10 points each year, and this can be done in a variety of ways.…

  • Summit to look at non-surgical cosmetic interventions

    Health Education England (HEE) has been working with regulators, royal colleges, industry representatives – including FHT Vice-president, Cheryl Cole – and other stakeholders to review the qualifications required for cosmetic treatments. This summit will present the proposed educational and training framework and give stakeholders the opportunity to contribute to aspects of Phase 2 of the…

  • Are beauty treatments appropriate for children? Have your say… Are beauty treatments appropriate for children? With the surge in children’s pamper parties and a recent tabloid newspaper story about salons offering bikini wax treatments to children as young as nine, should there be restrictions on treating minors? Or with children maturing at an earlier age…

  • Gwen Stefani joins OPI for their holiday collection – festive colours for your clients The holiday party season is upon us and it’s time to get glam! This year, add a little edgy sophistication with a collection of one-of-a-kind colours and unique glitters inspired by always glamourous Gwen Stefani. The holidays are the perfect opportunity…