Archive for November, 2009

Wahanda Christmas Advent Calendar 2009

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Over £10,000 worth of Prizes to Be Won

adventFollowing the success of last year’s campaign, Wahanda’s Advent Calendar 2009 is set to be even bigger and better with daily prizes up for grabs with a combined value of over £10,000.  Easy and free to enter, there are 25 days of prizes to be won from top spa and wellness brands across the UK.

This year’s calendar has something for everyone to make Christmas merry and bright, whether it’s for some much needed me-time or to tick someone off your Christmas list. Top prizes include spa breaks for two at luxury hotel and destination spas including Champneys, Hand Picked Hotels and Stoke Park, spa days at the exclusive Chelsea Harbour Club and The Sanctuary, and Christmas gift sets from leading beauty and grooming experts including The Refinery, Revitalash, Elemis. And of course the Wahanda Spa, Beauty & Wellness Gift Voucher, accepted at over 500 locations nationwide making it the most flexible and widely accepted voucher of its kind in the UK, will also be sprinkled into the mix.

With at least one winner picked every day, subscribers must come back to the site daily to find out the latest offer, and enter to be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize – we’ll even send you a handy reminder each morning to make sure you never miss out. Visit the calendar now to sign up for your daily email announcing the newest prizes – and good luck!

For further information or images, please contact press@wahanda.com

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Notes to Editors

  • A daily reminder to visit the calendar for the new prize will be sent to all subscribers
  • Winners will be picked at random and notified by email, and agree to be featured on the Wahanda blog

What is Wahanda?
If the Internet had a speed dial button for health, beauty and wellness, Wahanda would be number one. Wahanda is doing for wellbeing what Amazon did for online retailing – providing an intuitive and easy-to-use website to learn about treatments (everything from acupuncture, facials and massages to Pilates, Botox and personal training), share ratings and reviews, and book the hottest deals, gifts and offers from the most comprehensive listing of spas, salons, studios and fitness centres across the globe, all with the simple click of a mouse.

2009 British Hairdresser Awards Winners Announced

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

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By Melissa Brobby

The gloves were off and the scissors were out when the biggest event in the hairdressing calendar rolled into town on Monday.  The 25th British Hairdressing Awards, hosted this year by TV’s Dermot O’Leary, was held at London Park Lane’s Grosvenor House Hotel bringing together fresh new talents and established members of the industry to celebrate and honour the very best in British hairdressing.

The night belonged to hob salons who enjoyed a hat trick win for the second year running, and saw their International Creative Director, Akin Konizi presented with the prestigious 2009 British Hairdresser of the Year award.

“I couldn’t believe it when my name was called out, I was overwhelmed and delighted – winning the title is a dream come true,” said an ecstatic Konizi on winning his converted title.  He now joins the 15 top British hairdressers who have been awarded this title including Trevor Sorbie, John Frieda, Andrew Collinge, Nicky Clarke, Charles Worthington, Umberto Giannini, Beverly C and Mark Hill.

Hairdressers from all over the UK are invited to enter and compete with the biggest names in the industry in one of sixteen categories; nine regional categories covering all areas of the UK, six specialist categories, the Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year and British Hairdresser of the Year.  Demonstrating skills and talents judged independently by a panel of distinguished figures, any hairdresser within the UK can make their mark and have their profile significantly increased to match that of their idols.

Winners of the 2009 British Hairdressing Awards:

British Hairdresser of the Year 2009 – Akin Konizi, hob salons

Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year – Darren Ambrose, D&J Ambrose, Middlesex

Men’s Hairdresser of the Year – Desmond Murray, Atherton Cox, London

Afro Hairdresser of the Year – Michelle Thompson, Francesco Group Advanced Academy, Stafford

Artistic Team of the Yearhob salons, London

Newcomer of the Year – Shaun Hall, Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind, Mansfield

Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year – Chris Williams, Rush London, Croydon

London Hairdresser of the Year – Darren Bain, hob salons, London

Wahanda Recommended by The Sunday Times Style Magazine

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

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By Laura Hignett

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and we at Wahanda certainly are after hearing that we have been named as one of the best online gift sites by the Sunday Times Style Christmas Gift Guide.  Listed in the ‘Gifts for her’ section, Wahanda spa vouchers make the perfect gift for the ladies and for the man in your life – one gift fits all.

Wahanda’s spa vouchers start off at only £25 and range up to £200. Our gift vouchers are redeemable at more than 400 locations nationwide, from yoga studios to health farms, so whoever you’re buying for they’re sure to love it.  A truly original and thoughtful gift, the wonderful spa vouchers come all wrapped up in beautiful packaging, ready to pop under the Christmas tree.

If you’re one to leave all your Christmas shopping to the last minute (guys, we’re looking at you) and you don’t fancy rushing around getting stuck in the middle of a crowd, then look no further than Wahanda. We guarantee next day delivery, and our last order time for Christmas is on 22nd December at 4pm so there’s no need to panic. We’ll even throw in a freebie, the Thalgo Love Your Skin Gift Set for all orders over £50. One click of the mouse and you’re free to enjoy being merry as you tick off your Christmas list – until next year!

Make Detox Easy from the Inside Out with Wahanda

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Free Fitness Deals & Nationwide Detox Options for Every Budget

DetoxWhen the Christmas indulgences have been and gone it’s time to go cold turkey and indulge your body for the better. Wahanda has all you need to plan your detox, so you can flush away toxins and feel fresher than ever with just a click of your mouse. From spa retreats, health farms and transformation programmes to help you lose weight and feel good on the inside to spa detox treatments that offer a quick fix on the outside, start the New Year as you mean to go on. Plus if you can’t bear to spend your post-Christmas budget on losing those festive pounds, we’ve got plenty of free fitness deals & gym passes to get you on the right track.

Spa Retreats, Health Farms and Fit Camps

Spa Detox Treatments

Free Fitness Deals & Gym Passes

  • Plus, find a Personal Trainer near you for one on one advice and fitness programmes.

For great detox offers, ideas and treatments, visit www.wahanda.com/detox

For further information or high res images please contact Judy on press@wahanda.com

What is Wahanda?
If the Internet had a speed dial button for health, beauty and wellness, Wahanda would be number one. Wahanda is doing for wellbeing what Amazon did for online retailing – providing an intuitive and easy-to-use website to learn about treatments (everything from acupuncture, facials and massages to Pilates, Botox and personal training), share ratings and reviews, and book the hottest deals, gifts and offers from the most comprehensive listing of spas, salons, studios and fitness centres across the globe, all with the simple click of a mouse. Wahanda was named in ELLE’s top ten beauty websites 2009.

NOTES TO EDITORS
1.    All packages and deals mentioned can be found on Wahanda.com
2.    Prices correct at time of release.

Wahanda named in ELLE’s Best Online Beauty Websites

Monday, November 16th, 2009

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By Judy Johnson

At Wahanda we love what we do but more importantly we love to know that you love what we do. So imagine our excitement when we heard that our pride and joy was named in ELLE’s Best Online Beauty Websites 2009 – hurrah!

Dubbed as the one and only website to visit when looking for spa treatments, the highly esteemed voices over at ELLE loved Wahanda’s easy-to-use formula and credit-crunching spa deals, including our UK spa breaks from £77 and of course our infamous 2 for 1 offers.

If you’re after an ELLE-approved spa treat then head straight for our 2 for 1 Ultimate Indulgence Pamper package at Baglioni Spa. Just £120 for two people and with four treatments each to indulge you in style, ELLE think it’s a winner – and we couldn’t agree more.

Win a Spa Break For Two worth £500 at Champneys

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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Click here to enter

If you’re looking for that perfect spa break to spend with a good friend or loved one, then this competition is perfect for you to enter. Here at Wahanda, we’re always looking for luxurious prizes to offer you and this month is no exception. You can win a One Night Mid-Week Spa Break for Two People, worth £500, at Champneys Henlow, Champneys Springs or Champneys Forest Mere.

The package includes all meals and unlimited use of the facilities, together with a body massage and relaxing facial per person. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is enter your details in the boxes on the competition page and get your family and friends to cross their fingers. You’ll also be signed up to our nifty newsletter so you don’t miss out on great deals and offers. Plus if you just can’t wait to win, check out Champneys top deals on spa breaks and spa days to whet your appetite.
Why enter?

If you feel like you need a quiet break to enjoy a bit of pampering with someone special, then this competition is perfect for you. Champneys is one of the leading wellness brands, and every location is designed to be a haven from the stresses of everyday life, where everything is designed for your relaxation and comfort. Whether you’re looking for peace and quiet, to get fit, or to pamper yourself, the Champneys staff are waiting to help you. The three locations taking part in this competition are Champneys Henlow, Champneys Springs and Champneys Forest Mere. You get to choose which location you’d like to redeem your prize at, but we have to tell you, it’s a difficult decision!

Henlow Grange has over 40 years history as a health farm and has been a centre of peace for centuries, where no one can fail to be impressed at the sight of the gracious Georgian mansion nestling in 100 acres of peaceful countryside. The spa offers luxurious facilities, including a magnificent 25 metre indoor pool with whirlpool, laconium heat room and herbal steam chamber, and a state-of-the-art thalassotherapy pool. Champneys Springs combines its new modern style with luxury and an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, creating simply unsurpassable facilities. The spa is home to a 25 metre indoor pool, therapeutic thalassotherapy pool, steam and sauna rooms, and a physiotherapy department specialising in rehabilitation and sports related injuries. Forest Mere offers an experience unlike any other, with mysterious woodland and magnificent lake to take in the beauty of the countryside. The spa includes a 25 metre pool, twilight Rasul Chamber, the UK’s first thalassotherapy pool, plus an alternative health clinic where guests can experience holistic therapies.
How you can win

Don’t miss the opportunity to win this fantastic overnight stay and treatment package worth £500. To enter, simply visit the competition page and enter your details in the boxes. Then all you need to do from then is sit back, make yourself a cuppa, and wait for us to contact you if you’ve won. In the meantime you can have a look at all of our fabulous deals and offers at Champneys locations. You’ll also be signed up to our bargain-filled newsletter so you never miss out on a great offer.
Previous winners

Winners of the five £100 Wahanda vouchers for reviews on the site were: charlottehastings, happyclient001, DiscoDeb, Michela and HvT1983. They were all excited about using their £100 vouchers and we can’t wait to hear what they’ve decided to spend it on.

The lucky winner of September’s Spa Break competition was lauraausten, who won a fabulous overnight stay and hours treatment for two people at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in West Yorkshire. We hope she had an amazing time!

If you write a review in our community, there’s a greater chance of winning. We also like our winners to review their experience and be featured in our blog, so we can show you just how amazing our prizes are.

The Big Pink Pamper Party

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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By Judy Johnson

As you health enthusiasts may know, October was Breast Cancer Awareness month. Wahanda is dedicated to helping wherever wellbeing is concerned, so we were delighted to sponsor Pretty Stylish London’s Big Pink Pamper Party in order to raise money for this great cause. Bloggers and members of the Twitterati alike all got involved, making it a great success and helping to raise a great £425 overall!

Hannah wins a £200 voucher!

The event was held at The Glam Bar at On Anon, and attracted plenty of lovely ladies who wanted to do their bit to help raise some funds for charity. On the night there were manicures courtesy of SFC Mobile Spa, pink cupcakes, cocktails and plenty of pamper prizes to be won.

Wahanda gave away a whopping £200 Wahanda gift voucher as part of the prize draw, which was won by the very lucky Hannah! Every guest also received a £25 spa voucher in their goody bag as a thank you for showing up and joining in the fun, so it was smiles all round.

A special well done to Eva who arranged the event for this fantastic cause, and of course to Hannah who gets to indulge in some luxurious pampering with her £200 voucher – we look forward to next year!

Photography by Georgina Bolton-King.