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Health experts have known about digital eye strain for a while, and the potential for all that blue light from digital devices to do eye damage. But can screens damage your skin, too?  What is blue light?  Blue light, is part of the spectrum of visible light, a high-energy, short-wavelength light (not to be confused with UVA or UVB rays).  The main source of the blue light we're exposed to is the sun. However, we also get a significant dose from our computer screens, phones in fact all digital devices and indoor lighting. "It has been reported to contribute to eye strain as well as cataracts, glaucoma, and other...

“A mask is a spa-like experience. Multi-masking forces you to cool down and relax while you wait for the treatment to work,” explains Tibby Olivier. “During this downtime you can be kind to yourself, concentrate on your breathing and meditate. It’s only a few minutes but what a world of difference it does for your face and your health.” Created in Korea, this trend involves applying several masks at the same time in different zones of the face to target the needs of each area. A way to personalise your beauty routine, multi-masking addresses our skin’s range of requirements since...

Although it sounds too good to be true, there is a whole range of treatments now available that claim to do just that. We put the latest innovations to the test. See what our testers thought of: Shrinking Sheer Bliss TreatmentA manual lymphatic drainage massage combined with Shrinking Violet Slimming Solution. Number of treatments:Six. How does it work?Clinically proven Shrinking Violet professional body oil combined with manual lymphatic drainage This form of repetitive massage encourages the lymph glands to work more efficiently at flushing out excess fluid and toxins. Shrinking Violets active ingredients target fat cells to shrink those inches,...

You decorate the salon… You start to hire a team… You open a salon… You start attracting clients… And then… You realise you’re no longer a therapist or a hairdresser anymore, you’re a business owner! Oh no! Today I want to share with you the 4 corners of your business you should always be focused on and why. We are in an amazing creative industry which is so inspiring, passionate and full of some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. The trends, collections, new techniques, products and skills develop at the speed of light, we are one...

British Skincare manufacturer Tibby Olivier's high ambitions for its sustainability program: by 2020, the company intends to manufacture most of its products and packaging using environmentally friendly materials or recycled sources. In 2019, the company took its first step towards these goals by introducing it's Shrinking Violet Body Wrap Film made of plant-based materials. The company announced the introduction of sustainability. This is a product we have had our eye on since 2006 but found the cost of import far to high to pass on to our therapists, salons & spas, now we have a UK manufacturer we are beyond...