JULY 2007 News summary

WHAT YA GOT COOKING?
Get your orders in early for the HABB Cook Book! We've managed to convince some of the great hairdressing and beauty names to share and also cook their favourite recipes. Kindly sponsored by Goldwell and KMS, the book will be ready to buy at Salon International in October.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
The easiest way to help is to become a member. If you would like to become a member, help raise money for HABB or get involved in any of our projects please call HABB on 01372 849639 or simply give a donation to our page at www.justgiving.com/hbb/donate

My Signature Style
Leading hair salons in Scotland are teaming up to present a hair show featuring models sporting their signature style - all in aid of HABB. The event will be presented by Salon Services and sponsored by Wella Professionals, L'Oreal Professionnel, Matrix, Schwarzkopf Professional, Goldwell, Fudge, Balmain, Osmo, BaByliss, Wahl and Original Additions. Alongside an inspiring 20-minute presentation by long hair maestro, Patrick Cameron, the hair teams taking part are Alan Edwards, Alison Stewart, Angels, Charlie Miller, Charlie Taylor, Cheynes, Dom Migele, Hair Directory, Ian Robertson International, Ishoka, John Giuespie Hairdressing, Medusa, Paterson SA, Rainbow Room International, Saks Academies, Toni & Guy, and Vidal Sassoon. The show is taking place at the SECC in Glasgow on 30 september. Tickets cost £30 and are available from 0131621 7216 or SECC on 0870 040 4000.

hob artistic team raises £2,135
hob salons creative director, Akin Konizi, and his artistic team, provided an energy-filled, professionally-choreographed live seminar at the Wella Professionals World Studio for HABB. The presentation incorporated technical step-by-steps, catwalk style finished looks and an insight into the success of Akin and the group. Demonstrations on 12 models incorporated numerous techniques including geometric, texture, multi-faceted layering, soft undercutting, disconnection, classic cutting techniques and new male grooming trends.

Look out for next month's report on the sold out Vidal Sassoon Young Meteors Live Seminar.

Who's doing what for HABB this month
Don't forget to tell HABB what you're doing to raise funds. We'll want to cover all your activities on the new HABB website when it launches next month

• Chambers Hair Design and Image International in Spalding, Lincolnshire, is hosting a Dryer Cup golf day on 30 August. Thirty customers will play to win the Dryer Cup with all 18 holes sponsored by local businesses and prizes donated by TIGI and Paul Mitchell. The proceeds will be split between HABB and the local Sue Ryder charity.
• A massive thank you to Mark Leeson for raising £1,050 for HABB at his Summer 07 event.
• The annual Freelance Hair & Beauty Federation Inspirations conference saw the Fundraising Fortnight Challenge Cup, sponsored by Denman, won by Luton member Elizabeth Oark. John Angus from Denman presented her with the trophy.

Why your help matters
HABB has provided a grant to a 39-year-old hairdresser who has been unable to work. She suffers from scoliosis and an operation 18 months ago to repair some discs resulted in her losing all feeling from the waist down. Now she can only walk short distances with crutches. HABB has also helped a mother who has been hairdressing for 15 years with a grant to help fix a floor lift in her house for her 10-year-old disabled daughter who will also join the Children's Welfare Fund.

Who we help
We agreed to buy a new bed for a young girl whose mother was unable to afford one without support form HABB. Her mum suffers from mental health problems and isn't able to work anymore. It's just a small gesture, but on that means a lot to this family - the girl is sleeping better and her mum can concentrate on their day-to-day needs

How Can You Help?
The easiest way is to become a member. So is you would like to become one, help raise money for HABB or get involved in any of our projects please call HABB on 01372 849639.

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