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Celebrities don’t wash with the UK public

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Wahanda Feel Gorgeous Health & Beauty Poll 2011

A nationwide poll reveals that while we may appear to live in a celebrity-obsessed world, 80% of us say we are not influenced by celebrity endorsement when it comes to purchasing health and beauty treatments. Instead, over 70% of women surveyed said they trust online reviews posted by the general public and that they make their health and beauty purchases based on their peers’ recommendations.

The Feel Gorgeous Poll* commissioned by Wahanda, the world’s largest online health, beauty and wellbeing specialist, asked 1,700 women aged 25 to 54 about their health and beauty treatments.

The poll found that 68% of us are desperate for a lifestyle change to reduce our stress levels, although 80% of us didn’t feel we could give up alcohol to do this.  What’s more, we feel that modifying our eating habits can have a greater effect on our wellbeing than exercise.  It’s no surprise then to find out that our favourite treatment is massage (37%) because it is relaxing and helps us to unwind.

The poll further reveals that we believe in the power of ‘good hair days’, with the majority of us booking a haircut or colour every 9 weeks. However, when it comes to body hair, while we might think a Brazilian or Hollywood is now the norm, we are instead opting to be a little more hirsute by stretching out our professional hair removal to just 2 or 3 times a year.

Commenting on the poll, Lopo Champalimaud, CEO of Wahanda said: “This shows the power of online reviews and forums and their reputation as a trustworthy source of information. People want to engage with like-minded people and sites like Wahanda provide this facility.  Furthermore, it gives users a feeling of belonging and wanting to share their own experiences to the benefit of others. We created Wahanda as a space to inspire, advise and fulfill our visitors’ health, beauty and wellbeing requirements and we’re delighted to see so many people benefiting from this.”

Voted ‘Best Online Beauty Site’ by ELLE UK, Wahanda is the world’s leading marketplace for health, beauty and wellness attracting over 750,000 UV a month. With more spas, salons, treatments and practitioners listed than any other site, Wahanda offers an interactive community allowing customers to voice recommendations, write reviews and connect with industry experts. As well as inspiring content, Wahanda offers savings on spa breaks with real-time booking functionality, thousands of health, beauty and fitness offers, daily MobDeals plus their signature Beauty and Spa Gift Vouchers, which are redeemable at over 900 destinations nationwide.

Between 10th and 16th October 2011, Wahanda hosts ‘Feel Gorgeous Week’, a celebration of all things wellbeing with seven days dedicated to making the nation look and feel its very best.

For further information visit www.wahanda.com.

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New spa opens at Cyprus’ Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Holidaymakers in search of sun, sea, sand and spa treatments will be glad to hear that Cyprus’ five-star Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos is set to unveil its new wellness centre this month. Time to start packing that suitcase…

With a variety of luxury facilities on offer, the new spa will combine health and wellness with all the benefits of a beachside hideaway. Clients will be able to enjoy Thai treatments in the spa’s Asian suites, indulge in some romantic relaxation in the couple’s suite or turn up the heat in the sauna and hammam. Therapists will also offer treatments using French skincare brand Carita and natural skincare specialists Pevonia Botanica – brilliant for giving your skin the holiday it needs.

The spa has been designed in keeping with the contemporary look of its sister spas in Limassol, Cyprus and Rhodes, Greece and includes features such as an aquarium and a waterfall to give a sense of total tranquillity.

Looking for a quick massage before dinner or fancy a full day of blissful pampering? The team at the Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos understand that everyone’s holiday needs are different, which is why they will be offering a personal spa experience that will fit in around clients’ other plans. Now then, where’s our passport…

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Your online partner has had a makeover…

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

You’ll know by now that here at Wahanda we’re dedicated to making sure that everyone looks and feels the best they can at all times. With our daily MobDeals, beauty offers and fitness fixes, we’ve got it covered from head to toe.

So with all of this beautifying going around, we thought we’d better step up to the mark and indulge in a little makeover ourselves. Can’t go letting the side down by looking shabby, can we?

We’ve got six big changes for you:

It’s all designed to make things much easier for customers to get what they want, where they want it, for the best possible price. Who can argue with that? And don’t worry, as a supplier, if your products are popular they’ll be instantly visible from the main pages – no more searching through the site to find the bestsellers. Clients will also find it much easier to search by location now, so you’ll get more local customers through your doors, who are more likely to keep coming back. We look good from all angles…

Phew. We’re exhausted from all of this pampering. While we bask in our new-found gorgeousness, wander around the site and take advantage of all the beauty deals we’ve got going for you as well – and don’t forget to let us know what you think of our makeover by tweeting @Wahanda. We quite like compliments, you know…

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Saks to open beauty-only salons

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

The UK’s leading chain of hair and beauty salons, Saks, have revealed plans to open some beauty-only salons. Known predominantly for their award-winning hair services, managing director Stephen Kee is interested on developing the beauty side of the salons, saying:

“I want them to have only beauty imagery in the windows and a different look inside but still with colours and messages that make it clear they are part of the Saks brand. Most franchisees that approach us will be specialist in either beauty or hair; few have trained to specialise in both. If the managers have dedicated their lives to beauty therapy it makes sense for us to allow them to focus all their time on that.”

The move gives Saks the opportunity to promote both hair and beauty equally, something which is difficult on one site. They currently have 140 salons nationwide – and a few international branches on top of that – and are looking to open four beauty-focused salons in 2011. After riding out the recession, Kee insists that it’s now all about growth.

Franchise opportunities are currently available, so apply online – then let us help you get your new business booming!

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Calling all mobile therapists…

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Urban Retreat at Home – a new franchise model by Harrods and Harvey Nichols – gives you the chance to offer clients a premium salon experience in the comfort of their own front room.

George Hammer, founder of Urban Retreat, stated: “We’re building on the experience of having been at Harrods for 10 years and this franchise opportunity is open to all mobile therapists.

“Up to now, mobile therapists have often been considered second rate, badly trained and inconsistent. What we’re doing is harnessing all the good parts about being a mobile therapists and creating an up-market offering rather than a discount, cheap offering.

“Most mobile therapists work on the basis that they are cheaper than a salon – we’re working on the basis that At Home treatments will be either at salon price, or above, by making it a premium experience.”

Urban Retreat has been voted 2011’s Best UK Day Spa and they’re known for being at the forefront of the luxury beauty industry. They pride themselves on offering the finest selection of hair and beauty brands – and they’re now giving you the chance to be a part of their prestigious business.

Becoming a franchisee costs £12,000 and comes complete with a fully equipped Audi A3 car, MP3 player, candles, robes and scented tea. You’ll get full, specialised training at their Urban Retreat Beauty School – all you need is an NVQ Level 3 qualification or a Cidesco certificate. Sound like something you’d be interested in? Fill out a registration form on their website and once you’re up and running, we’ll give you a helping hand in roping in those all-important clients.

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Win a sumptuous spa break with Lifehouse

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Cold mornings and cloudy skies can leave even the chirpiest of us feeling a little bit glum when winter rolls around. Luckily, we at Wahanda are practically throwing fabulous pampering prizes your way (as well a diligently providing you with top spa and salon deals) to help brighten up even the dullest of days.

As well as the plethora of goodies available in Beauty Heaven, this month we are offering you the chance to win a revitalising weekend break at the brand new Lifehouse spa situated in a leafy, secluded corner of Essex.

Lucky winners will get to stay in one of the centre’s Good rooms and will enjoy full access to the Lifehouse resort activities programme, unlimited use of the luxurious thermal spa facilities and a blissful 35 minute House facial and a 35 minute House body treatment for themselves and a friend.

All that sits between you and a re-energizing winter wellness boost is a quick click or brief email sign up if you’re new to Wahanda. If you are joining us for the first time, you’ll also get a free £5 wellness discount to spend as you wish on site as a little thank you gift.

To enter, simply click here to visit the competition page. To find out more about Lifehouse’s treatments and facilities, check out their Wahanda profile. Good luck!

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Some more Heaven-ly prizes…

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Hopefully by now, you are all polishing your halos as you continue to spread the word about Beauty Heaven far and wide. However, if your sharing mission has stalled somewhat, we’ve got just the thing to inject some enthusiasm back into your efforts.

As well as giving you a £5 Wahanda voucher to spend on site when you sign up to Beauty Heaven, you will now be entered into a draw to win one of 10 luscious goodie bags packed with £100 worth of Pixi, Mama Mio and Scandalous delights. Fear not; if you have already gained entry to Beauty Heaven then your name will have been automatically added to the potential prize winning pool by our heavenly helpers.

And there’s more: we’ve decided to say thank you for forwarding your friends to Beauty Heaven by sending the first 1,000 Beauty Lovers who sign up two friends a fabulous free Pixi lip, nail or eye product to help boost their beauty haul.

If your friends have yet to respond to your invites, then this extra incentive may just persuade them to push open the pearly pampering gates… and help you to get your hands on some brilliant bonus beauty products.

Get tweeting, blogging and sharing your individual Beauty Heaven links. We hope you’re feeling lucky!

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New Guide to Starting a Beauty Business

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Have you always dreamt of opening your own salon, but feared that you lack the right management skills? The UK may be still in the midst of recession recovery, but statistics have shown that the beauty industry is experiencing a boom in the downturn. The industry as a whole is currently worth over £3.7 billion, and with a multitude of treatments now seen as a necessity rather than a luxury amongst consumers, there has never been a better time to launch your own beauty business.

For those who have the passion and knowledge required to break into the beauty arena, but are perhaps less business savvy, a new book could help. Start and Run a Successful Beauty Salon is a guide to cashing in on the nation’s determination to stay pampered and polished as they strive to weather the storm, no matter what the temperamental financial climate throws at them.

The book’s unique step-by-step format walks you through the entire process of establishing a beauty salon, covering specifics such as how to choose a location, qualifications that you and your staff will need, how to select equipment and furniture, business management and the expert authors’ view on the elusive formula for success.

Written by beauty therapist Sally Medcalf (who has 25 years of beauty industry experience under her belt, including 12 years running her own salon and Beauty Therapist and Facialist of the year nominations) and marketing expert Bijan Yousef-Zadeh (a member of Chartered Management Institute and a successful beauty business entrepreneur), Start and Run a Successful Beauty Salon is published by How To Books Ltd and is available at £14.99 in major bookshops and online retailers across the country.

Start making your dreams a reality today, and we hope to see you listed on Wahanda soon!

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