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Men’s Running Magazine launched

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:37:45 +0000

The first issue of Men’s Running magazine goes on sale this Thursday, 2nd September with its digital platform live at www.mensrunninguk.co.uk. The magazine is published by Wild Bunch Media, and is a follow up magazine to Women’s Running.

Men’s Running is the UK’s first running magazine just for men and will deliver credible and authoritative running content for beginners and regular runners in a style and tone which modern men respond to.

Editor Danny Coyle says: ‘Running hasn’t been perceived as cool in the past but that has changed. Like most men, blokes who run care about their gear and gadgets, they like to laugh and love impressing their mates and, of course, women. Men’s Running will offer a humorous, yet edgy editorial style and will target the average bloke who runs but probably doesn’t define himself purely as a runner.’

Coyle adds: ‘Our target reader runs to get fit for other sports, to lose his beer belly, to challenge and be better than his mates, to impress women and, as a result, enjoy a better quality of life – all thanks to running.’

Kevin McCormick, director at WBM, says: ‘Since its launch, Women’s Running has grown the running sector at news-stand by over 40% due to its editorial quality and relevance to women who run. Insights from our research suggest that Men’s Running will grow this sector further for the same reasons: quality and relevance. There are over a million men who run in the UK and many are now sophisticated consumers of magazines and users of digital media. Men’s Running will deliver content they want in a style and tone which they now expect. We will bring more purchasers to the news-stand and create a new audience for advertisers in print and online’.

Men’s Running magazine will be available nationwide in major retailers including WH Smith, Tesco, Sainsbury, Morrisons, ASDA, Waitrose, Martin McColl, Easons and all good newsagents. It is priced at £4.20. Discounted subscriptions are available also – click here for more details.

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Average woman spends 35 minutes per day on daily beauty regime

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:19:36 +0000

Research by Elastoplast® Invisible Protection, reveals that the average woman spends 35 minutes on her daily beauty regime before work or college. However they also found that many women are actually spending hours perfecting their looks each day, especially at weekends.

Having a wardrobe crisis is common with 54% experiencing a ‘clothes on, clothes off’ C.O.C.O moment – changing outfits 3 times or more before deciding on a final look. The look they all want. whether it is Kylie Minogue’s smooth legs, Holly Willoughby’s beautiful hair and J-Lo’s perfect tan.

The researched also showed that women are willing to suffer for their looks. Over half of women will risk pain and blisters for the sake of looking their best in their high heels. Nearly a quarter claim to have worn a bra that is too tight or uncomfortable because it makes them look better in their clothes. Just under a quarter of girls have worn ‘Bridget Jones’ control pants to look better in a dress, with women in their late twenties the most likely to wear them!

9 out of 10 women shave their legs to get rid of unwanted hair, and a sneaky 47% admit to using their boyfriend’s razor without telling them – often leading to nicks and cuts. Nearly half of women feel the need to cover up their legs with the help of tights or leggings to hide shaving mistakes, whilst nearly a third use an everyday plaster to conceal a nick – often drawing more attention to the area!

Elastoplast has introduced a product called Elastoplast Invisible Protection which might be the answer to making the beauty regime more pleasant. It is claimed to be the first ever totally transparent plaster that offers an aesthetic alternative to ordinary fabric plasters since you can hardly see it on the skin. Invisible Protection is just like a second-skin; it’s ultra-thin and waterproof and will stay on all night – allowing the wearer to feel care-free and confident. Invisible Protection is available to purchase from all major retailers nationwide with an RRP of £2.99.

To mark the launch of Invisible Protection, Elastoplast have teamed up with expert beauty blogger, Becci Vallis, to create ‘Beauty SOS’ videos – fast and effective beauty advice for all girls on the go! Elastoplast’s ‘Beauty SOS’ videos are available to download for free to your computer and mobile phone from the new Invisible Protection website –
www.elastoplast-invisibleprotection.co.uk

Jenson Button – Fitness and Style

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:05:09 +0000

Living life in the fast lane isn’t as easy at it looks, but Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button manages to pull it off incredibly well.

Behind the steering wheel Button’s on his best form and never fails to impress the crowd, on and off the track. Button’s looks and charisma make him an F1 pin-up and a true gentleman off the track.

In this exclusive video, Jenson Button talks about the importance of his fitness in his success and having his personal trainer by his side at all times. Button discusses his favourite outfits to wear, exercises to keep in shape, and dealing with helmet hair.

Smooth legs for summer with Veet Hair Removal products

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:55:56 +0000

We all love feeling pampered and groomed but sometimes grooming can be a real chore. Veet’s fantastic range means that this summer there is a hair removal product to suit everyone and for all occasions- so be it a festival, bbq, or summer holiday, you’ll be able to get your beautifully smooth legs out in an instant!

All of the products in the Veet hair removal range are dermatologically tested and validated by the British Skin Foundation. Not only that, but the effects of Veet’s Hair Removal Creams last twice as long as shaving and you have up to 4 weeks of smoothness with the Wax Strips, so your legs will look and feel fabulous for longer.

Veet Hair Removal Cream’s effective Moisturiser Complex will ensure that your legs are left silky and touchably smooth in minutes. Veet Hair Removal Cream is available in two variants; with Lotus Milk and Jasmine for Normal skin and with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E for Sensitive skin. The range includes Veet Hair Removal Cream, Veet In-Shower Hair Removal Cream and Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream.

Veet’s Ready To Use Wax Strips formula ensures that the wax stays on the strip, not on your skin. Their Strong Grip Technology enables hair as short as 2mm to be removed from the root more effectively. The Ready To Use Wax Strips are available in 2 varieties; Normal skin with Shea Butter and Berry and Sensitive skin with Vitamin E and Almond Oil – both of these will ensure smooth and moisturised skin.

More information here.

Hair for Heroes campaign launched

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:37:56 +0000

Poole based celebrity hairdresser Stephanie Stevenson calls on the salons across the country to boost the morale of families who are missing our Armed Forces heroes.

In a show of support for our troops serving all over the world, Stephanie has been pampering the spouses they left behind for five months, and is now calling on other salons and small businesses to join her and do their bit to support our brave men and women fighting overseas.

Commenting on the initiative, Stephanie says: “As we all know, when you are working away, good news from home and your other half being in high spirits allows you to get on with your job much better and that applies especially to these troops who are away on long tours in an incredibly stressful environment.

Greta Wragg, serviceman’s wife. commented “When I first spoke to my husband about the ‘Hair For Heroes’ we though it was amazing! To be given the chance to be pampered and have time out is a really good thing. Chris liked it because he goes away and leaves me here with the children and he feels guilty about it, so he felt it was something special for me and I certainly felt special! It also gave us something else to talk about other than the kids and nursery as it’s a different experience to a normal hairdresser. I couldn’t wait to tell him about the lovely salon, the cupcakes, my hair! I felt so good afterwards, it benefited both me and Chris in different ways and we think it’s a fantastic idea, thank you!”

Visit www.salonconfidential.co.uk

The Vibrant Beauty Show comes to Surrey this July

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:53:41 +0000

Surrey is about to host its first ever dedicated beauty and wellbeing show, The Vibrant Beauty Show. Taking place at the Hilton Cobham Hotel on Saturday 3 July 2010, the bespoke event showcases the very best in body care and healthy living, providing a platform for local businesses to demonstrate their cutting edge beauty treatments, skin care procedures, fitness regimes and new products. Visitors can meet the experts, seek advice, browse for new experiences or gifts and, above all, enjoy a truly unique and self-indulgent day out in a beautiful location. Confirmed exhibitors so far, along with details of their special Show offers, include:

ARBONNE COSMETICS: check out the entire range, enjoy discounts of 20-80%, indulge in a mini-makeover, enter the prize draw and receive a free gift

BALANCED LIFE PURE VITALITY: 10 and 20 minute consultations* with an Iridologist and Nutritional Therapist

GOKO SKIN ESSENTIAL CENTELLA CREAM: free samples and demonstrations, as well as the chance to win tubes of the ‘Miracle Cream’

JIVA DENTAL: 50% off all new patient consultations booked at the Show; 20% off Invisalign with free tooth whitening; free 10-minute smile check; Indian Head Massages, a competition to win a home-whitening kit and free gifts for the first 50 people to visit the stand

NUFFIELD HEALTH: mini health MOTs, biomechanical body screening and a one-week free trial membership for everyone attending the Show

RENEW MEDICA: free Visia consultations and goodie bags containing samples and literature

DIVA DEVA: free demonstrations, 20% off all anti-aging products bought at the Show and a free prize draw to win the award winning Plant Stem Cell Kit

BWISE-BWELL: launching a new nutritional supplement which, following extensive research, has been hailed as the most technologically advanced health discovery to date

DAISY CENTRES: offering samples of universal meditational music and launching a new product – ‘Angelic Wishes Cards’ and selling an angel invitation CD

KATE LLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY: Launching “The Beauty Cube” a gorgeous acrylic cube in which an image is embedded. Translucent, yet glimpses of the image can be viewed from almost all angles. Perfect for beauty images, bridal and portraits

LIGHTER LIFE: All new clients who attend a LighterLife information session will be entered into a free prize draw to win a luxury pamper spa day

FLUTTER EYES: Visit the stand for an exclusive saving of £20 on a full set of eyelash extensions if booked at the show

MATTHEW BARTON PERSONAL TRAINING: providing free postural assessments; 20% off the MBPT Summer Boot Camp and a complimentary full length 1-2-1 Personal Training session. Plus a competition to win a complete Personal Training package including five 1-2-1 sessions

MELVILLE CLINIC: offering visitors a full health report and expert recommendation at the exclusive Show rate of £20. Laser demonstrations will also be available

In addition, the first 200 guests to arrive will be treated to an exclusive cocktail, courtesy of show sponsors, Young & Wild Ingenious Food. All visitors will also be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic break at the Brooklands Hotel and Spa. Relaxing music on the day will be provided by Paul Foss who’ll be playing the spirit hang drum and offering sample CDs of atmospheric and meditational music. Garson’s Farm will also be providing a relaxation retreat in the beautiful gardens, showcasing their latest collection of outdoor furniture.

The Vibrant Beauty Show takes place at 10am to 5pm on Saturday 3 July 2010 at the Hilton Cobham Hotel. Tickets are available in advance from http://www.thevibrantbeautyshow.com for £8 or cost £10 on the day, with £2 from every ticket sold being donated to Breast Cancer Research.