National Spa Week 2017 draws closer

The biggest national campaign in the spa calendar ““
it’s free to take part and easy to sign up!

 

National Spa Week is a major UK consumer campaign that unites
the spa and salon industry, to promote the physical, mental and
emotional health benefits (more…)

ESPA celebrates 25 years

ESPA’s marks its 25th anniversary with four
limited edition skincare edits of bestselling products

 

Balancing Act helps purify and promote harmony in the skin, The
Art of Layering replenishes and plumps, Pro Skin Wonder
hydrates and boosts radiance and Ageless (more…)

Emerging market: anti-pollution skincare

According to The NPD Group, sales of anti-pollution
prestige skincare grew by 30% in the six months to June
2017

 

The NPD Group, a global information company, stated the
emerging market for these products was valued at £3.1 million.
Within the category, (more…)

OPI updates GelColour system

The system features ProHealth Technology base and top
coats and a new OPI Light

 

The latest ProHealth base and top coats from OPI mean clients’
nails are left healthier looking during wear and even after
removal.

 

When combined with (more…)

Macdonald and Elemis join forces

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is launching of a new
career pathway for its spa staff

 

‘Your Spa Career Development Plan’ has been devised in in
cooperation with UK-based product house Elemis and its Academy
of Excellence.  

 

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Raison d’Etre group announces new partnership

Image: Cesar Tejedor Raison d’etre

Spa Business Education, part of the Raison d’Etre
group, has announced a new collaboration with Massage Around
the World

 

The partnership means Massage Around the World courses will be
offered alongside existing (more…)

The Hut Group acquires ESPA

One of the world’s largest online health and beauty
retailers purchases skincare brand ESPA from KSL Capital
Partners.

 

In a deal reportedly worth £100m, The Hut Group (THG) has
purchased ESPA. The acquisition is a strategic move for premium
beauty (more…)

First London Site for Pure Spa & Beauty

Image: Pure CEO Becky Woodhouse and Apex City of London GM
Brian Tapson

 

Scottish spa operator opens an outlet at the Apex City
of London Hotel ““ its eighth spa and first outside of
Scotland.

 

Part of a £2 million refurbishment (more…)

Good Spa Guide Awards announces finalists

Image: 2016 Winners pictured at Spa Life UK Convention

The Good Spa Guide Awards 2017, which showcase
excellence in the UK spa industry, reflect innovation,
diversity and brilliance in the spa market throughout the
country.


The winners will be announced during (more…)

CG Funk joins The Massage Company

Veteran of the massage and spa industries joins The
Massage Company as a consultant adviser to its Board of
Directors

 

Funk, who is the former vice president of product development
for US-based franchise Massage Envy, joins the board of The
Massage Company (more…)