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BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. A tail of two liabilities

    What is Public or Broadform Liability insurance? It covers you for fines and/or costs or charges if you are found guilty under any Act of New Zealand Parliament of negligence to a client or employee...

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Is 2015 your year to volunteer

    Tegan Frost, manager of Silk spa in Taranaki, shares why she loves to give her time as a Look Good Feel Better volunteer, and why she thinks you should too.

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Maximise profit by upselling

    When embarking on a career in the professional beauty industry, sales and marketing strategies are likely to be the least interesting aspects for up and coming therapists.

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. The eyes revealed

    The eye contour is the thinnest and most delicate area on the entire face. Constantly moving, as we blink over 10,000 times a day, and subjected to many environmental effects, it is the first to be marked by signs of ageing.  

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. MC Confirmed for NZ Beauty Industry Awards Dinner

    Shannon Ryan has been confirmed as MC for this year’s NZ Beauty Industry Awards celebration evening. The 2015 Awards Evening will take place following day one of the NZ Beauty Expo on Saturday 4 July at The Rendezvous Hotel in Auckland.

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Men prefer spa treatments with friends

    A survey conducted by the UK based Good Spa guide has found that men prefer to undertake spa treatments with friends or loved ones than go it alone while women prefer solo treatments.

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Want to own your own business?

    You’re a great therapist. The clinic where you work is doing well and you know a large part of their success is due to you. Clients love you and are constantly hinting you should go out on your own. So why not start your own business?

BeautyNZ May/June 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Beauty is only skin deep - so make it last!

    1. What is it?
    There are many different names for the application of aesthetic tattoo to enhance facial features: micropigmentation, permanent cosmetics, permanent makeup, cosmetic tattooing, paramedical.

BeautyNZ March/April 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. How to work smarter not harder this year

    Owning and operating a successful beauty business is a challenge. Not only do you need to be providing leading products and services, there’s a whole range of other stuff where you need to be on your game. Hiring, firing, taxes, education….you name it, you can’t forget it. 

BeautyNZ March/April 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. NZ Beauty Expo catwalk sneak peak

    When show visitors walk through the doors of the NZ Beauty Expo, we want them to be wowed by the diversity and feel enthused about their industry.

BeautyNZ March/April 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Well-being

    Understanding nutrients, deficiencies and skin conditions 

BeautyNZ March/April 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Detox

    So if the notion of detoxing has been around for centuries, why has it had such a huge resurgence in popular culture over the last decade?

BeautyNZ January/February 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Well-being

    What’s so bad about estrogen in beauty?

BeautyNZ January/February 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Delivering professional peels

    Skin peels are an increasingly popular cosmetic treatment and, due to their benefits, a lot of clients are now requesting the treatments from their beauty therapists. 

BeautyNZ January/February 2015 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Aromatherapy in action

    Used for centuries, aromatherapy is experiencing a contemporary resurgence as therapists look to beneficial ways to help clients escape life’s daily stresses and balance their bodies and minds. Used on its own to create an ambiance in your rooms, or as a treatment combined with massage, we examine ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your business.

BeautyNZ November/December 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Mind the bump

    Despite being the most natural physical process a woman can go through, pregnancy is incredibly taxing on the body. 

BeautyNZ November/December 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Baby Boomers - Who are they?

    “There are over one million baby boomers in the country with women over forty accounting for nearly 80 percent of all consumer household spending.”

BeautyNZ November/December 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. How green is marine?

    More and more, the skin care industry is turning to the sea for innovative new skin care ingredients.  We look at the latest marine-based research and ingredients, and how to classify and market marine products to your clients. 
    By Je t’aime Hayr.

BeautyNZ September/October 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Hair removal - safety essentials

    “It is crucial that the beauty therapy industry maintain and follow best practice to make sure clients are protected against harm and to conform to new regulations.” 

BeautyNZ September/October 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Summer Glamour

    Warmer weather puts top-to-toe beauty back in the spotlight, as your clients can no longer hide under winter layers. 
    We cover treatments to beautify everything from lashes, brows and wobbly bits, right down to scaly heels and ragged toes 
    just in time for – and through – the summer months. 

BeautyNZ September/October 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Tanning

     

    With recent regulations on tanning beds, constant reminders on the dangers of (sun)tanning and a mantra cry of ‘pale is beautiful’ in the media, is a tan still in fashion? And more importantly, does spray tanning still have a place at your salon or spa? Absolutely, we say.

BeautyNZ May/June 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Massage tools

    Your most precious massage tools:

    As massage therapists you dedicate your lives to easing tension, relieving pain and rebalancing the bodies and emotions of your clients. Nurturing and caring for others comes naturally to you, often at the expense of your own well-being. Putting others first may seem like a good idea, until suddenly your own body suffers and your most precious tools, your hands, stop working the way they should. Hours of performing massage therapy can really take its toll on your body, resulting in injury or weakness.

BeautyNZ May/June 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. The true make-up of mineral make-up

    Mineral make-up has found a huge and burgeoning captive audience looking for a more natural approach to cosmetics, but what is mineral make-up really? And is it any ‘greener’ than traditional make-up?

BeautyNZ May/June 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Skin Needling: to the point

    Skin needling is often touted as one of the anti-ageing modalities of the future, but like most professional treatments, when incorrectly performed there is potential for negative effects on the skin. We investigate what skin needling is, how it works and how to best treat your clients’ skin in the safest manner.

BeautyNZ May/June 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Spa and wellness trends

    Spafinder Wellness 365 has released its 11th annual trends report of the top 10 spa and wellness trends spanning the globe, focusing on where, why and how people will spa, exercise and “get their wellness on” in the year ahead.

BeautyNZ May/June 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Essential Actives from Vitamin A to Zinc

    It’s no wonder our clients are confused. Can you honestly say that you’re not, even just a tiny bit, overwhelmed by the sheer number of active ingredients you’re supposed to know about? You’re not alone.

BeautyNZ May/June 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Lash Extensions FAQ

    Eyelash extensions are one of the easiest and more effective ways to make the most of your clients’ eyes. Below are the answers to some frequently asked client questions, so you can be prepared.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Shades of Green

    Today’s beauty consumer is increasingly aware of environmental issues, and seeks a quality spa experience that also respects and cares for the environment.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. The anti-ageing power of platelets

    Using your body’s own natural repair systems to rejuvenate the skin, in a treatment with almost no serious side effects, sounds like a treatment that is almost too good to be true.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2014- Only available to Association Members

  1. Advances in Sun Protection

    New Zealanders have long been advised to ‘slip, slop, slap’ in an effort to reduce the prevalence of skin cancers, but with summer well and truly here, the message of being sun safe becomes even more important.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. What’s so good about happiness?

    The idea that happiness matters originated in the mid-18th century when Scottish philosopher Frances Hutcheson described the best society as the one that had “the greatest happiness of the greatest number”.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Collagen replenishment and your well-being

    When it comes to skincare, most people are familiar with collagen and its cosmetic benefits.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Best new business 2013

    Chrysalis Browns Bay won at the NZ Beauty Industry Awards amongst fierce competition and a high calibre of entries. Owner and Managing Director Louise Dickinson shares some of what makes the Chrysalis team so successful.

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Shortcuts to Smarter Business

    Want to make money, retain more clients and attract a few new ones along the way? Hosting in-salon classes and events for your clients can do wonders for your salon.

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Cleaning up cosmetics with ‘Green Chemistry’

    Most of the products we consume or use have at least one stage of production that is linked to the chemical industry. It is futile to imagine a future without chemistry; this form of science is ubiquitous in our modern society.

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Peel Protocol

    Skin peels are an effective and popular skin treatment for those wanting quick results.
    A thorough understanding of the protocols of skin peels will help you make sure you are caring for your clients’ skin correctly.

BeautyNZ July/Aug 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. The new smooth

    Hair removal has been an integral part of grooming since the earliest of times, with fashion shaping the results and ‘know how’ providing different methods of hair removal throughout history. In ancient cultures, the absence of body hair often indicated class. Only the lower classes let their hair grow.

BeautyNZ July/Aug 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Cleansing for Health

    Mother Nature is in her resting period and during this time of the year we can eat too much of the wrong foods, exercise little, feel restless, lethargic and generally unwell. If you can relate to this, then it is time to give your body a well-deserved cleanse.

BeautyNZ May/June 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Kiwis facing greater risk of UV radiation – research

    The record-breaking warm weather this summer has bought with it an increased risk of drought, fires and now skin cancer, according to latest research. Skin cancer monitoring service MoleMap analysed recent NIWA data and found that dangerous ultraviolet or (UV) radiation increased by 17 percent this summer*.

BeautyNZ May/June 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Known is a drop, unknown is an ocean...

    For thousands of years, Asian cultures have been using marine ingredients to treat an array of aches, pains and ailments.

BeautyNZ March/April 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Coconut water just a super-fad?

    There’s no shortage of talk about Mother Nature’s tropical cocktail these days, but any ‘healthy’ drink that gets so much buzz – and is so ridiculously tasty – makes us wonder if it’s too good to be true

BeautyNZ March/April 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. IPL Regulation: Where are we now?

    Google the words ‘IPL NZ’ and you get pages and pages of salons offering IPL treatment for skin rejuvenation and hair removal.

BeautyNZ March/April 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Ageing

    Manual and chemical exfoliation have taken the industry by storm and are regularly touted as anti-ageing wonders, but is it possible that exfoliation actually poses more harm than good and potentially ages the skin further?

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Are spray tans safe?

    UK newspaper The Sun reported late in 2012 that experts now believe there is a link between spray tans and cancer. The article questioned the safety of dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, found in most tanning solutions and quoted recent research out of the US which showed that people with existing breathing problems such as asthma, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at risk of suffering a reaction to DHA.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Don’t buy a lemon

    Revealing the ‘shonky’ side of beauty suppliers

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2013- Only available to Association Members

  1. Registrations open soon for NZ Beauty Industry Awards 2013

    Young talent and experienced beauty professionals will be awarded for their distinguished achievements at the 2013 NZ Beauty Industry Awards.

BeautyNZ July/August 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. Liposuction Do’s and Don’ts for therapeutic support

    Liposuction as we know it today was first described by the French Surgeon Yves-Gerard Illouz in 1982.

BeautyNZ July/August 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. Cosmeceuticals: are they past their use-by date?

    While he was here for a recent Environ conference, BeautyNZ chatted to Dr Des Fernandes about why he thinks Cosmeceuticals are a thing of the past.

BeautyNZ July/August 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. A history of hair removal What has changed since the Stone Age?

    This article explores the history of hair removal since our modern day obsession began.

BeautyNZ May/June 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. Beauty Food Bill:Boom or Bomb?

BeautyNZ May/June 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. MYSTERY SHOPPER: IPL consultation for pigmentation

    Articles on Intense Pulsed Light are a regular feature in BeautyNZ, so we thought it would be interesting to visit a few salons to gauge how best practice is filtering down into everyday business.

BeautyNZ May/June 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. What makes a serum, a serum?

    Does the use of a serum automatically mean the product becomes more active?
    Does the use of a serum ensure better outcomes?
    Do they really live up to expectations?
    Can some serums be too active and potentially cause reactions or irritation?

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. What’s so great about… oats?

    Oats have been used to treat skin disorders as far back as 2000 B.C. and the earliest evidence of oat grains were found in Egypt. In Roman medical literature, texts by Pliny and others mention the use of oatmeal flour as treatment for a variety of pruritive (itchy) skin care conditions but it wasn’t until 1945 that over-the-counter colloidal oatmeal was made available.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. Rising from the Dust

    On the 22nd of February 2011, Christchurch was struck by a 6.3magnitude earthquake that took 184 lives and left much of the city in ruins. A year later, Christchurch continues to shake with daily aftershocks, but against all odds many local businesses are back up and running, including the National School of Aesthetics. Erica Kent caught up with NASA Director of Operations, Scott Fack, and was touched by his story of tenacity, and having the guts to stay and be part of the new Christchurch.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2012- Only available to Association Members

  1. Natural and Organics: Where are we now?

    The growth of the natural and organic personal care sector over the last decade has been phenomenal; growing five times faster than the overall personal care market. Over this period, global sales have been increasing by over US $1 billion per year. While most of this demand has been in Europe and North America, the highest growth rates have been in other regions, such as Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. The optimal management of melasma

    Melasma is a psychologically distressing condition that is influenced by many factors including genetics, environment and medications. The Melasma market is huge, so developing a good programme for your clients will keep your clinic busy. When managing this condition, it is important to remember some specific points.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Organic certification of cosmetics

    Globally, sales of natural and organic cosmetics have been increasing by over $US 1 billion per year, growing five times faster than the overall personal care market. With this rising consumer interest in natural and organic cosmetics, it’s no wonder manufacturers want to meet this demand. The term ‘natural’ is not legally protected, which means any product can use the term, regardless of its naturalness.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. The Magic of Scent

    Why you should consider your salon’s ‘scent logo’

BeautyNZ July/August 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Treats and traps of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy by Dr Francis Pitsilis

    Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments can give very good results when applied to the right problem in the right skin type and in the right person. Beauty therapists have the opportunity to explore the modality of IPL as a logical add-on to the treatments they already offer their clients

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Best in Beauty

    On July 6th, the best in the New Zealand beauty industry were celebrated with a sold-out black tie awards dinner at the Rendezvous hotel in Auckland. 350 guests acknowledged the country’s most talented beauty professionals, with judges commenting on the record number of entries and the highest calibre of entrants since the inception of the awards in 2003.

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Skin Analysis: Primary causes are found in the consultation by Florence Barrett-HIll

    There are many components to a successful skin analysis, with much of the most valuable information being supplied by the client during the consultation process; however one of the most beneficial pieces of information to be gathered during the consultation is details of the client’s phototype, genetic and UVR exposure history.

BeautyNZ May/June 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. How the environment influences health and beauty by John Appleton

    Recently I attended a lecture by world renowned cell Biologist Bruce Lipton PhD. He’s an amazing speaker who can hold an audience spellbound for hours.

BeautyNZ May/June 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Liability by Lesley Scher

    In today’s economic climate one of the things that gives a business the edge is professionalism. New Zealand became one of the least regulated countries after 1984 but this is changing rapidly because of discontent and frustration from the public.

BeautyNZ May/June 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Pumpkin Peel treatment masks

    Pumpkin contains natural Lactic acid, Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid, allowing pumpkin products to enhance cell turnover of the epidermis both on the surface of the skin and in the follicles. Lactic & Glycolic Acid enhance cell turnover on the surface, and stimulate the rejuvenation of collagen and elastin in the dermal layer. Salicylic Acid being lipophilic will penetrate the follicles to enhance cellular turnover in the walls of the follicles. Additionally, it is antibacterial, the combination of these properties of AHA’s & BHA make pumpkin a good resource for anti-acne & anti-ageing clients and hyper-pigmentation problems.

BeautyNZ March/April 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Teenage Girls Suffer from Stretch Marks

    A recent Australian survey of women under 25 (predominantly teenagers) conducted by an over the counter product produced by INNOXA has revealed the incidence of stretch marks in young women is very high.

BeautyNZ March/April 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Four key growth metrics to focus on in 2011

    Continuing to focus on growth in an uncertain economy is an integral part of running a successful business. Here are four key metrics that we’ve identified to help you grow your business this year.

BeautyNZ March/April 2011 - Only available to Association Members

  1. First DNA repairing serum in the world Using Zinc Finger Technology™

    Osmosis Skincare represents the best of what skincare should be; we use all natural ingredients, fully recyclable bottles and the most advanced technology in the world.

BeautyNZ January/February 2011- Only available to Association Members

  1. Less is more A scientific approach from Medik8

    Doctors and dermatologists are undisputed leaders in diagnosis of skin disease, 
but topical drug development relies on the skills of pharmacologists who are experts 
in molecular design and bioavailability, and the knowledge of physiologists who 
are experts in the working of the human body.

BeautyNZ January/February 2011- Only available to Association Members

  1. A Rose by any other name

    Described as a perfect skin oil by cosmetic artisans, and referred to as the “ultimate” heart note by perfumers, the oil of rose has been highly valued as a cosmetic and perfume by many cultures for thousands of years.

BeautyNZ January/February 2011- Only available to Association Members

  1. toe-G simply glamorous feet

    Welcome to the latest beautiful accessory for feet – the toe-G! Designed and manufactured in New Zealand by Glenda Irwin and her company Boutique Blooms Ltd, the toe-G adds a glamorous touch to the naked foot.

BeautyNZ November/December 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Facts about Melanoma

    Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Melanoma can spread rapidly and can be life threatening if left untreated. If detected early, however, most melanomas can be cured. New Zealand has one of the highest melanoma incidence rates in the world. Melanoma is the fourth most common cancer in New Zealand, with about 2000 cases a year.

BeautyNZ November/December 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Non invasive anti-aging treatments

    Kirsty Ethynes. Beta Life International Ltd s we get older our body’s own protein production decreases and so our skin loses elasticity and suppleness, becomes dry and wrinkled.

BeautyNZ November/December 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Campaign to heighten awareness

    Elizabeth Charleston, former international model and founder of THINK, The Head Injury Network for Kiwis, has thrown herself behind a campaign to raise awareness of head injuries in New Zealand.

BeautyNZ September/October 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Marie’s Story…

    “At least I’ve still got my hair. And then it fell out. I cried.” It’s an early spring day when Marie Harris walks into the room, as bright and cheerful as the day outside.

BeautyNZ September/October 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Dermonutrition and Sun Protection

    Enjoy a glass of wine with your salmon and provide protection for your skin from harmful UV rays, says a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

BeautyNZ March/April 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Teeth Whitening: Smile please

    Once the preserve of the rich and famous, whiter-than-white teeth are the new, ‘must-have’, accessory.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Those lazy hazy days of summer

    When Nat King Cole sang about those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, he neglected to mention the down-side of all that lazing round in the sun! Fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation are just the beginning. And, while the soda and pretzels and beer that make up the next line, have probably been replaced by a chilled chardonnay and smoked salmon, they also take their toll.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. The lowdown on Bikini and Brazillian waxing

    Business is booming in the bikini and Brazilian waxing business. All across the world salons have sprung up that focus solely on providing this service to both men and women alike.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2010 - Only available to Association Members

  1. To dispose or reuse? That's the dilemma

    While reduce, re-use and re-cycle may be the mantra in many walks of life today, its, opposite can apply. In the last five years use of disposables has grown across a wide range of treatments, as clinic owners and managers realise it’s never been more important to ensure the tools, and the products used, in no way compromise the safety of either clients or staff.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. A value far above rubies

    Earlier this year Rosemary Currie celebrated 40 years in the beauty business – 40 years in which she’s gone from salon owner, to director of one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of professional beauty products and highly respected figure in the industry.... for more on this article please see the Nov/Dec 2009 issue

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. What is Ayurvedic beauty?

    Indigenous to India, Ayurvedic skin care is derived from medicinal practices that began over 5,000 years ago.... for more on this article please see the Nov/Dec 2009 issue

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. The latest European make-up trends

    Depend on where you are standing at any given moment, as Sandy Myhre discovers.... for more on this article please see the Nov/Dec 2009 issue

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Nutritional deficiencies and the skin

    Skin ageing is an unfortunate but continuous process. It is heavily determined by a combination of influences, including internal or intrinsic ageing, that cannot be altered. These include hormone status, environmental exposure (eg smoking, ultraviolet light exposure), diet and digestion.... for more on this article please see the Sept/Oct 2009 issue

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Bouncing back from winter

    Janine Tait, supplier of Janesce Skin Care and Cozmetic Lab mineral make-up, offers some timeless strategies to give your body a wake-up call after a winter’s hibernation.... for more on this article please see the Sept/Oct 2009 issue

BeautyNZ Sept/Oct 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. A reality check

    The beauty therapy industry is under the microscope. More than ever clients are speaking up when they’re not happy – and it’s not just customer service they’re complaining about.... for more on this article please see the Sept/Oct 2009 issue

BeautyNZ July/Aug 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Bread and Butter Skin Problems

    Although every client is an individual and has unique needs, there are always common problems that they will bring to your salon. These are the “bread and butter” skin problems of any beauty therapy clinic. In this article I have chosen to cover four areas – the red stuff, the brown stuff, bumps and hair.... for more on this article please see the July/August 2009 issue

BeautyNZ July/Aug 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Marketing to Men

    There might be male-only salons in Sydney and New York. Sports stars and male music personalities might have their own skin care or perfume brands. The media might discuss the virtues of being a  “metro-sexual” male and skin care companies might produce men’s ranges. But the truth of the matter is that the average Kiwi male does not visit beauty salons.... for more on this article please see the July/August 2009 issue

BeautyNZ July/Aug 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. The Ouch Factor

    American comedian Jerry Seinfeld once joked that the same women who pay to have hot wax put on their legs and the hair ripped out, will scream at the sight of a spider. The guys in the audience loved it. But, as any woman – and an increasing number of men - will tell you, getting rid of unwanted hair is no joke.... for more on this article please see the July/August 2009 issue

BeautyNZ May/June 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Cutting edge facelift treatments

    Draft of new technologies sweeping New Zealand have transformed the beauty industry – and its clients! Every clinic needs to know about these advances and how they assist the anti-ageing process.

    So, what is the cause of the skin thinning and sagging that clients want to reverse? In addition to too much sun exposure and bad living (e.g. smoking) these ageing changes are related to poor diet, digestion and our diminishing hormones.... for more on this article please see the May/June 2009 issue

BeautyNZ May/June 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. In the grip of an epidemic.

    New Zealand is in the midst of an epidemic. An epidemic that is killing young and old and is the most common reason for a person in New Zealand to have surgery. The lifestyle for which we are famous – outdoors and carefree – is now having severe repercussions. The epidemic is skin cancer.... for more on this article please see the May/June 2009 issue

BeautyNZ May/June 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. Of myths and miracles

    Exercise and fitness is an extremely important part of life which is often overlooked. Keeping active through structured physical activity is essential, to keep the body lean, youthful and in good health.... for more on this article please see the May/June 2009 issue

BeautyNZ May/June 2009 - Only available to Association Members

  1. To succeed in sales you must sell success!

    It is not a good idea to ‘try’ to sell beauty services and products, because if you do that you will put clients off and become depressed in the process…as you depart from your persona as a beauty professional, becoming an irritating ‘sales person’ instead. The path called ‘conventional selling’ is the worst way to produce sales, simply because it relies on ‘pushy techniques’ and not truth. A truthful way to create sales is to sell success to people, which is something your friends and relatives do to you from time to time.... for more on this article please see the May/June 2009 issue

BeautyNZ March/April 2009 - ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. To Detox or Not Detox?

    Everyone is doing it, or so they say. It seems to be the fashion of modern times to “do a detox”. Most of us have heard stories of people who have done it and felt awful while they were doing it, and then felt great afterwards. You can go to a naturopath and do it, and you can even buy a kit on the Internet. And now with the spa movement encompassing more and more detox treatments, what do we need to know about detoxification, what do we need to watch out for and what can we expect?.... for more on this article please see the March/April 2009 issue

BeautyNZ March/April 2009 - ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Lymphatic drainage-Queen of massages

    The body’s lymphatic system acts as drainage system and runs in parallel to the venous system. It is a vital part of our circulatory system, the body’s primary waste elimination system and is the body’s primary means of immune defence. Lymph fluid is found in and between cells throughout the body bathing the body’s tissues just under the skin.

BeautyNZ March/April 2009 - ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. The Humble Stone

    In recent years therapists, have progressed from offering traditional body massage to incorporating, amongst other things, a variety of stones (crystal, basalt, river, ocean), to soothe aches and pains and relieve symptoms associated with the stress and tension the human body experiences coping with the fast paced world we live in.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2009 - ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Hormones: their effect on skin and hair

    The general treatment of acne involves using a non-soap cleanser twice a day, and ensuring no make-up is worn to bed. Alpha-hydroxy acid, lotions and scrubs are useful, as are topical retinoids, benzoil peroxide and sometimes antibiotics, both on the skin and swallowed. Tea tree oil works as well as benzoil peroxide in its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions but neither of these prevent microcomedo formation.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2009 - ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Cosmetic Medicine update

    Did you know that Botox® Therapy can be used to lift the neck and enhance the jawline? Or that dermal fillers can be used to enhance the cheekbones, nose and chin? These techniques are just some of the exciting new developments in the field of non-surgical cosmetic medicine, one of the fastest growing sectors of the beauty industry.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2009 - ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. To Sleep, perchance to dream

    Getting your “beauty sleep” has long been a phrase used to entice children to bed. However there is now increasing evidence that sleep is vitally important in restoring a healthy, vital body and mind, to wake refreshed and “beautiful” for the day.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Learning to Breathe Correctly

    Many therapists will be aware that stress is a common condition in clients. As part of a fully rounded and holistically centered therapy, teaching clients simple stress relief can be invaluable.

BeautyNZ Nov/Dec 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Using new technology for skin therapies

    Stroll down any trade room floor at an esthetics show and you quickly recognize the overwhelming extent of machines and skin care products. It baffles the mind. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a well-seasoned skin care professional, first and foremost is the need to understand all the requirements of your business and the long term impact and relevancy of any purchase. If it is NOT in the plan, don’t buy it.

BeautyNZ September 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Characteristics of male skin

    A man’s skin is between 16 and 20 percent thicker than that of a woman. It therefore ages later but more abruptly and when wrinkles appear, they are deeper. With regular skincare, this onset can be delayed.demand.

BeautyNZ September 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. The problem of ingrown hair

    Not all women and men can look clean-shaven. Some individuals, especially with heavy, curly hairs may develop ingrown hairs and need an effective ingrown hair treatment. Shaving can cause ingrown hairs by “sharpening” the free hair end. Tender pimples then arise when closely cut hairs grow out and pierce the hair follicle or curl back and re-enter the skin, causing infection.

BeautyNZ September 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Choosing the right IPL system for your business

    Looking at bringing IPL into your clinic, but not sure where to begin? With all the different information you are probably given and with IPL being an unregulated industry at present no wonder it’s so confusing for therapists to decide.

BeautyNZ September 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. How to choose pure mineral make-up.

    Mineral make-up is creating a huge revolution in the beauty industry. Beauty professionals and their clients love the look, feel and natural hypoallergenic qualities of these innovative products. Not all mineral make-up products are the same, but the good news for beauticians is that you can tell a lot about mineral makeup from its ingredients. 

BeautyNZ September 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Responsible sunbed practice

    A recent development in the Australian beauty industry reinforces the need for sunbed operators to act responsibly and be extremely diligent when providing services to their customers.

BeautyNZ September 2008--ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Anne Marie de Spa

    ‘A Legend’; it’s an expression we’re all too familiar with. And it’s an apt description of Anne Marie de Spa who is, without question, a legend in New Zealand beauty therapy circles. For almost 45 years she has been quietly at the forefront, laying the foundation for the beauty therapy industry as we know it today; a driving force behind the formation of the Association of Beauty Therapists.

BeautyNZ May/June 2008 ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Emerging trends: colon hydrotherapy

    A buzz word that is heard frequently nowadays is detox. Health conscious people are becoming more and more aware of the need to remove toxic chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides from their bodies and thus many are investigating options for detoxification.

BeautyNZ May/June 2008 ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Solar damage, skin cancer and the harsh NZ environment.

    John Britten, inventor and leading New Zealand motorcycle designer and record-breaker, succumbed to skin cancer in 1995 at the age of only 45. It can happen to the best of us and does not discriminate.

BeautyNZ May/June 2008 ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Spa at Sea

    Ever dreamed of working on board a cruise ship? Editor Lynnaire Johnston visits the Lotus Spa on the Sapphire Princess to find out what it would be like.

BeautyNZ March/April 2008 ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. Safeguarding therapists health

    Your job is to look after your clients. But who’s looking after you, asks Jude Derksen.

BeautyNZ March/April 2008 ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. The art of permanent makeup

    As we in the beauty industry are well aware, the public dictates the popularity of a treatment and there is no question that women have embraced the idea of having their facial features enhanced with long-lasting cosmetic make-up.

BeautyNZ March/April 2008 ONLY AVAIL TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

  1. New Spa School in Christchurch

    The National School of Aesthetics in Christchurch has added a Spa School to its range of offerings.

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2008

  1. Suncare

    Summer Ayurveda skin care

BeautyNZ Jan/Feb 2008

  1. When beauty and sustainability collide

    Eco-chic is the hot topic of the moment but how do you future-proof your business against global warming?

November/December 2007

  1. 'Tis the season to be busy!

    Hard to believe the Christmas Season is almost upon us again and another year has quickly passed. We know it’s frantic for everyone, apart from the rush Christmas brings, all the Clinics are usually at their busiest peak of the year and coping with all the additional stress of long hours and too many commitments, both business and personal take a toll.