The Luxurious Royal Spa, India

If you are one to venture on a spiritual and captivating experience, the Indian culture can meet your every expectation. The opulence and grandeur of the Mughal Dynasty was the inspiration for 5 star hotel ITC Mughal’s Kaya Kalp. The Royal Spa is the most striking feature of this hotel and is also the largest Spa in India, occupying an area of about ninety-nine thousand square feet.



A simple walk through the corridors of this truly mesmerizing spa is enough to make you feel more relaxed. Opulence can be spotted in each and every corner. Traditional chandeliers, wooden furniture and large curtains pleasantly mix with more modern details in order to create an unforgettable space. The color palette is vivid and diverse, creating stunning visual effects that remain with the customer, even after his spa treatments.

The Luxurious Royal Spa in India is said to “offer therapy based on ancient customs, to create meaningful experiences for the soul“. This is probably why you will find numerous practices and services here, such as guided meditation, the magic of Ayurveda, massages (the Indian foot massage is a must), various body treatments with fruit and plants, relaxation rituals and even traditional Thai massages. A true feast for the mind and senses.

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10 Bridal Business Building Tips from Vivienne Mackinder

To really profit from the bridal industry you must have a pretty solid and picture-perfect plan of attack. ICA Fashion Director Vivienne Mackinder delivers 10 surefire business building tips to help get your bridal business in proper order. We are also proud to share with you her latest Bridal Collection created for exclusively with Intercoiffure. Here are her bridal business suggestions:

1. Consultation Look Book – Ask your bridal client to bring in images of hairstyles she likes. In addition put together a ‘look book’ of bridal styles that you are able to recreate.

 

2. See the Goods - Request an image of the gown and veil or headdress for the consultation. Make sure the image shows the gown and veil on the bride, not hanging from a hanger. Why is this important? So you can see the silhouette and design the hairstyle from head to toe, understanding the period that the gown reflects (e.g., 20s, modern and minimal, fairy tale, opulent). At this time you must determine if the style has to be built around a veil or headdress. Remember you are pulling together the total look. Don’t cut your bride off at the neck.
 

3. Consider Hair Pieces or Extensions – So many clients say, “I am growing my hair because I am getting married,” so be prepared to help them. Provide a catalogue or look book of hair additions to show possible choices. Remember the scale and proportion of the style must work for the silhouette and size of the dress. Will the client need hairpieces or extensions to keep her hairstyle in proportion with the gown?

4. Rehearsal Time – Do not shortcut this process. The rehearsal is the time to experiment, not on the wedding day.

5. A Photo Journal – Journal the hairstyles you practiced during rehearsal and file image front, side and back. By keeping this photo journal, you have a reference when the bride comes back, often months later. It’s easy to forget what you did!

6. Keep in Mind - Consider longevity and that the hair is great from every angle. Make sure the style looks great from all sides, as this hairstyle will be photographed from many angles. Also be sure to ask if the wedding is outdoors, taking into consideration weather conditions that could spoil the style.

7. Offer a Price Package – The price package should include the consultation, rehearsal, treatments and styling on the wedding day. Don’t forget to discuss hair for her honeymoon, such as a simple hairpiece to slip over a ponytail—great for the pool. Don’t undersell your skills! Remember what the bride is paying for her shoes and her bouquet. Her hair is much more important than these items, but often she spends less on the hair. It is up to us to build the value and deliver great value.

8. Promotions – Build a section on your website and Facebook page for bridal styles and packages. Network with bridal photographers for cross-referrals and ask for bridal images for
your website. Also, don’t forget to ask your bridal clients for photos to display in your portfolio.

9. The Day Of – Remember the number one rule for success in hairdressing is the foundation:
• the correct product application and setting technique
• the correct type of backcombing to support the style
• the art of pinning, to hold the shape together without being too tight or ridged

10. Matinee - Have a cocktail handy for you and the bride to calm the nerves – just joking! If you are well prepared, and your consultation was thorough, and you have rehearsed on the
bride (and mannequin head if necessary), being part of such a great day will be a wonderful.

Team Credits 
Hair : Vivienne Mackinder, Fashion Director, Intercoiffure America/Canada
Hair color: Jo Blackwell-Preston, Intercoiffure America/Canada Hair Color Council
Photography: Ernesto Mendoza
Gowns: Brides by Demetrios
Fashion styling: Montgomery Frazier
Makeup: J. Patrick

 

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Wanna be on TV?

Channel 4 Search for Hairdressers for Upcoming TV Show

Pulse Films are casting for hairdressers to take part in a new prime time Channel 4 series, called The Cut.

The producers are searching for ambitious but undiscovered stylists of all ages and backgrounds who are keen to demonstrate their talents and gain recognition. 

For more information and to apply, email thecut@pulsefilms.co.uk or call 07827 908608.

 

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Did you open a new salon or remodel in 2012? Enter Salons of the Year 2013

Applications Available Now for Salons of the Year 2013 If you opened a new salon or spa or remodeled an existing location in calendar year 2012, your business is eligible for SALON TODAY'S 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR competition. Submit your great new style to this year's contest and you may see your salon or spa on the cover of our June 2013 issue. Enter online or download an application at SalonsoftheYear.com today! Application Deadline: January 31, 2013

QUESTIONS? For more information, contact Joyce Alverio at 847-415-8037 or jalverio@vancepublishing.com.   Copyright 2012 Vance Publishing. All Rights Reserved. 400 Knightsbridge Pkwy. Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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Casting Call for Aesthetic TV in Miami

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Beyonce debuts bangs and Obama hoop earrings. Stop everything!

Photography by James Devaney/FilmMagic

Beyonce didn’t let the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy stop her from going out with a bang(s) over the weekend in New York City.

The singer/queen of our hearts, who we’re used to seeing with many different and new hairstyles, stepped out with freshly cut bangs to accompany husband Jay Z to a Brooklyn Nets basketball game on Saturday night.

Wearing Giuseppe Zanotti heels, an Yves Saint Laurent ring and a geometric printed top and pants by Tibi, we think she’s been taking a look at some of the prints that have recently been on trend for fall.


Beyonce joins the likes of Britney Spears and Emma Stone who have also been seen recently sporting bangs. But unlike some other celebrities Queen Bey accessorized her new mod, blunt blonde fringe with some pretty awesome bling. In case you had any doubt as to whom Beyonce might be voting for in the American election tomorrow, take a closer look at the big hoops dangling from her ears. Inside the big “O” of the earrings designed by Erika Pena spell “Bama”.

She’s been wearing these for a few weeks now, and based on her past support of Barack Obama over the years, there’s no doubt in our minds that B will be voting for O come tomorrow.
 

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Introducing our MITCH holiday collection

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